Mikael Kingsbury leads the charge with second-straight NorAm gold

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – Mikael Kingsbury of Deux-Montagnes, Que., won his second gold in two days in men’s moguls on Saturday to highlight a quadruple medal performance for Canada in mogul action here.

Mikael Kingsbury won two straight NorAms

In men’s moguls, 17-year-old Kingsbury scored 24.83 points in the final to repeat his winning performance from Friday. He was also first in Saturday’s morning preliminaries. David DiGravio of the U.S., was second at 23.93 and Michael Henitiuk of Whistler third at 23.82.

"I never expected to come here and win both events,” s ... Read more »

Deux-Montagnes native wins third gold in as many starts

KILLINGTON, Vt. – Mikael Kingsbury of Deux-Montagnes, Que., continued his domination of men’s moguls on the NorAm freestyle ski circuit Friday. He collected his third-straight win after starting the season with a solitary bronze medal in his NorAm portfolio.

"He’s a phenomenal jumper, and he’s improved a lot since last year,” said former World Cup skier Jim Schiman, one of Canada’s national development team coaches. "He’s putting down big jumps and he has made a lot of technical gains.”

Mikael Kingsbury

Winning back-to-back events in Lake Placid a week ago buoyed his confidenc ... Read more »

Spectators at the two aerial NorAm events at Ski Mont Gabriel this coming weekend will be treated to some of the best jumping in the world.

Laurence Allard-Riendeau from Montreal will compete this weekend

That’s because many international World Cup teams, including Australia and Belarus, have put forward entrants into Saturday and Sunday’s events.

These international powerhouse nations of high-flying twists and turns are at Ski Mont Gabriel training for the upcoming Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games and can’t resist another opportunity to refine their jumps in a competition setting.

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If you want straight, smooth, and steep drops, go Skiing in New York. Ski resorts in this area include the Belleayre Mountain in Highmount, Bristol Mountain in Canandaigua, Catamount Ski Area in Hillsdale, Gore Mountain in North Creek, Greek Peak in Virgil, Holiday Mountain Ski and Fun in Monticello, Holiday Valley Ski Resort in Ellicottville near Buffalo, Holimont in ... Read more »

When it comes to Skiing, New Mexico has something to offer. Known for its heavy snowfall and mountains which are suitable for snow sports, it keeps drawing people from all over the world. Among the famous ski resorts in New Mexico are: Taos Ski Valley, Angel Fire Resort, and Ski Apache.

Taos Ski Valley
Taos Ski Valley was founded in 1955 by Ernie and Rhoda Blake. After finding the spot that he thought was the perfect place to put up ... Read more »

Skiing holidays for the family have the potential to be the best, or the absolute worst, bonding moments. The turnout depends largely on the kind of vacation, activities, and accommodations that you are going to get. When your family is already tired of all the usual activities done year after year, then maybe now is the time to try a new way to totally rev up your holiday.

Skiing is not the most popular activity on people’s lists of holiday prospects, especially the ones who still have very little kids. The reason? A Skiing holiday is typically put off until the kids in the family are older and more able to look after themselves during the trip. Of course, getaways should not be for the children’s benefit only; parents are also entitled to take pleasure in spending this precious time with their families. To ensure a m ... Read more »

Ski Lifts are the means of transport in Ski Resorts. Ride a Ski Lift to reach the top of the slope, then ski your way down.

Aerial Lifts and Surface Lifts are the basic forms of Ski Lifts. Get familiar with these lifts in this section:

Aerial Lifts
Aerial Lifts transport the skiers up the hill while sitting on an open chair or gondola which is attached to a cable. Chairlifts and aerial trams are examples of Aerial Lifts.

Technically speaking, gondolas and chairlifts are trams. Aerial trams refer to those lifts which look like hanging buses. They are usually built in ski parks. One of the popular trams in the US is the New York Trams. It spans the East River and connects Manhattan and Roosevelt Island.

While trams are designed ... Read more »

With its high amount of snowfall and long ski season, West Virginia is one great Skiing destination.

In West Virginia, the parks and ski areas have sled and inner tube runs and rope tow, as well as snow – groomer tours, snowmobiles, and snow body board sleds. Each resort allows Snowboarding on all slopes. For snowshoe trekkers, popular destinations are Monongahela National Forest and state parks as well as the West Virginia's pristine snow – covered forests. Also, outfitters provide guided tours, equipment rentals, and lessons for those who want to explore miles of hiking trails blanketed by snow.

West Virginia also offers winter sport options from major comm ... Read more »

Jet Skiing is a water sport in which an individual rides a jet ski and jumps over waves. It is a sport enjoyed by many who love being in the water and find speed thrilling. It is a sport enjoyed by many who love being in the water and find speed thrilling.

This activity has only a few requirements - a jet ski, calm lake (or any body of water, preferably not crowded), and a life jacket - and viola, the rider gets moving that instant. Experience or practice is not necessary. This sport is generally for people of all ages. In fact, even a 12-year-old can engage in Jet Skiing.

The growing popularity of Jet Skiing, according to its enthusiasts, is fairly due to the “ride-ability” of a jet ski. More so, people engaging in it need not think much about safety. Riding a jet ski is as simple as riding a recreational park’s ... Read more »

Skiing in Utah, being profoundly ingrained in the history of North America, was rooted from the traditional legacy of the state’s town resorts - Alta and Brighton being the most prominent ones. Over the past years, Utah, with its diverse number and classification of slopes and terrains, has been the perfect destination when aiming to experience the real thrill of Skiing. Utah Skiing also boasts of its waist-deep expedition coined as the "greatest snow on earth". Cruising a sedate ski ride is also a good option to experience especially with Utah’s world-renowned mountain ranges.

The Ski Utah Interconnect Adventure Tour is organized, with the state’s initiative and support, to interconnect all of the state’s resorts and to establish a Skiing ritual, which ... Read more »