Joss Christensen News

It's quickly becoming a World Ski and Snowboard Festival tradition - seeing Vincent Gagnier on the podium during the World Skiing Invitational's big air contest.

Are you an up and coming freeskier with a dream to make it in the big leagues? Have you got the skills, but just can't pay the bills? Then the Fischer Rookie Scout might be just the break that you have been looking for.

In front of about 200 hometown fans, Park City skiers Alex Schlopy and Joss Christensen braved the windy weather at Park City Mountain Resort on Wednesday evening, landing solid runs and taking home the silver and bronze medals, respectively, in the Paul Mitchell Progression Session Big Air event.

Park City s Alex Schlopy, shown here competing at Park City Mountain Resort in February 2011, is one of three local athletes competing this weekend at the Dew Tour iON Mountain Championships in Breckenridge, Colo.