In this article we will go over the differences between freestyle and freeride skiing, as well as the skills and equipment you need for each, and how to decide which is right for you. The point of ...

Many consider Wayne Wong the father of freestyle skiing. In 1971, he entered his first pro freestyle contest at Waterville Valley and won third place and $1,000. In the decades since, the ...

However, even within alpine skiing, there are several sub-niches, like freestyle or ski touring. And some categories, like telemark skiing or cross-country skiing, are distinct from alpine, requiring ...

When Salomon gambled on veteran team skier Nico Vuignier to head up the brand’s long-awaited return to freestyle skiing, they put all their chips on the table. If executed perfectly, the massive ...

At just 21 years old, Eileen Gu’s résumé is larger than life, with a legacy primed for the history books.The freestyle skier became the youngest Olympic champion in the category at just 18 years old.

ST. MORITZ, Switzerland — Zoi Sadowski-Synnott was among five Olympic champions who won events at the world freestyle skiing and snowboard championships on Friday, less than a year out from the ...

Triple Olympic medalist Eileen Gu is no stranger to making history early. At age 18, she became the youngest-ever freestyle women's skiing champion during the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. The next ...

Conclusions The injury rate among WC athletes in freestyle skiing is high, especially for severe injuries. The knee is the most commonly injured body part, also dominated by severe injuries. We found ...

Eileen Gu has continued to be the face of freestyle skiing as she's climbed her way up the ranks over the years. However, 2025 has been off to a difficult start for the 21-year-old Olympic athlete.

Introduction Head injuries represent a concern in skiing and snowboarding, with traumatic brain injuries being the most common cause of death. Aim To describe the mechanisms of head and face injuries ...

The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team has officially announced its 2025-26 Stifel team rosters, and the Roaring Fork Valley is once ...