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Para-snowboarding in Sochi Games could have Tahoe ties

Publisher’s note: It is possible Brent Kuemmerle of Meyers would be the first Paralympic snowboarding coach for the United States. Two medal events in para-snowboard will be included in the Alpine Skiing program at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games. This brings to 72 the number of medal events at the Sochi 2014 Games and is the [...]

Skiing & Snowboarding

ASPEN — Conscious of the physical and mental demands of a full competition schedule, snowboarder Kelly Clark said she's been focusing on going into contests at 90 percent in an attempt to avoid both injury and maxing herself out.

NGBs oppose shared ski/SNB Olympic judges

At the 48th International Ski Congress set for Kangwonland, South Korea, next week, one topic is likely to receive heavy discussion among freestyle ski and snowboard members: the potential for crossover judges to work both freeskiing and snowboarding events at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. As reported here last month, the International Ski Federation (FIS) plans to promote ...

Afterwords: SSX

Snowboarding fans waited over five years for EA Sports to revive its over-the-top SSX franchise. While the reboot thrilled some by continuing the series' legacy of wild trick and breakneck races, others took issue with the frustrating Survive It mode. We talked to creative director Todd Batty to find out what changed, what got cut, and what he wishes he could bring back. The game was originally ...

Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre hosting large ski and snowboarding competition

The third annual "Dew Games" are being held Saturday at the Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre There's no snow in the forecast this weekend, but that's not stopping a major skiing and snowboarding event from happening in Lynchburg.