Freestyle Skiing News

Seeing Squaw Valley in the fall, coated with the merest dusting of snow, is like glimpsing a starlet not quite made up and fully powdered, not quite red carpet-ready. Still gorgeous.

A giant of New Brunswick sport and the pride of the coastal town of Shediac made his way to centre stage once more on Monday as the Olympic torch arrived in New Brunswick, its eighth province on this cross-Canada, 45,000-kilometre journey.

Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park, 28 miles north of downtown Spokane, offers 2,000 vertical feet on 1,425 acres of skiing, boarding and tubing terrain.

Winter snowfall in Western Montana creates a festive backdrop for sleigh rides. Each winter, the snow gods bless Western Montana ski hills with hundreds of inches of snow, creating a winter wonderland with plenty of fresh powder.

Cross-country skier Ben Koons is the second athlete to have met the Winter Olympics "A qualification" standard for February's games in Vancouver, Canada, after competition in Finland this week.

Don't let cold feet drive you from the slopes. This pair of women's boots is pre-wired with Burton's Therm-ic system: just add a rechargeable battery pack to enjoy toasty toes for up to nine hours on a single charge.

Safe Kids Canada is asking the public for their virtual votes in favour of the use of helmets on the slopes.

Petter Northug enters the Olympic season as the man to beat in cross-country skiing, and he isn't doing much to downplay expectations.

Cross-country ski trails near Chicago include some great areas within a four hour drive.

Shoppers browsing the skis at the Expo. a The first day of the 18th annual Denver Ski and Snowboard Expo got off to a raging start at the Colorado Convention Center.

Ski resorts used to cater only to skiers and snow bunnies but not any more, with many resort towns housing first-rate spas, art galleries, shops and top restaurants.

Mogul skier Patrick Deneen will get help from his father as he competes in qualifiers.

Latest Ski Journal has the usual incredible photography and plentiful backcountry skiing spirit.

ASPEN, Colorado - Aspen Skiing Co. officials did some soul-searching last fall and reaffirmed the company's commitment to World Cup skiing despite a big increase in the cost of hosting the races.

Fly-in, fly-out options have become popular at ski resorts, including those around Salt Lake City.

Joe Discoe knows exactly what drives him during his preseason workouts with the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team.

Hamilton native Bill Kerig is living proof that little boys who want to grow up to be Superman shouldn't be discouraged.

As a rookie on the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team, Shane Cordeau has put in hours on the slopes and in the gym in order to reach a high level in his sport.

Last year the Mount Washington Freestyle Ski Club entered into an agreement with Mount Washington Alpine Resort to dedicate a ski run so freestyle athletes would have a place to sharpen their skills.

"Rail Jam 2009" will give "snow in the city" a whole new meaning. In partnership with the ski/snowboard industry leaders HEAD, the North Dam Mill will host this competition to benefit Tucker's Boardercross for Cancer as well as the Maine Children's Cancer Program.