One of the most well-known athletes from any sport, this 25-year-old transcends both of the sports that have made him famous. He’s won two Olympic Gold medals in snowboard halfpipe and eight X Games gold medals. He is the first athlete to win both a Winter and Summer X Games gold. The native of Southern California is most well-known for innovative tricks, huge air, extreme mental toughness and, of course, his long, wavy red locks. The Deseret News’ Amy Donaldson caught up with him this week.
Question: Are there similarities between snowboarding and skateboarding that give you an edge?  … More
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association yesterday (Sep. 8) announced that it will partner with NASTAR to create a special event to end the 2012 U.S. ski racing season with a bang. “The Championships presented by Nature Valley,” a joint venture between the U.S. Ski Team and NASTAR, will feature 10 days of recreational and elite competition at Colorado’s Winter Park Resort.
The Championships will  … More
In front of a huge crowd gathered along the Venice Beach boardwalk in Southern California, Incline Village snowboarder Laurie Currier captured her third Snowboard Rail Jam title at the fifth annual Supergirl Jam on Aug. 22.
The event series — touted as the action sports industry’s largest all-female competition and lifestyle festival — featured more than 100 professional athletes in … More