During the First Annual The North Face South American Freeskiing Championships, an international field of the world’s best freeskiers conquered McConkey’s run, South America’s finest competition venue. With nearly a foot of fresh snow, athletes from the Untied States, France, Canada, Chile, Argentina, and Switzerland congregated to enjoy a rare opportunity to ski and compete during North America’s summer months for a $10,000 cash purse.
With the top three men’s final scores separated by less than half a point, competition was fierce. But on his home terrain, 26-year-old Chopo Diaz (CHL) rose to the top as the clear winner with 40.88 points. He charged the venue with … Details
Like many South Shore residents, Daniel Gale and Amy Purdy moved to Lake Tahoe to be close to the extreme sports they love.
But unlike most, the pair had a larger goal in mind: Bringing those same sports back into the lives of people who have been sidelined by permanent disabilities.
It’s a cause especially close to Purdy’s heart.
Ten years ago, when the Las Vegas native was 19, what she thought was the flu turned into …Â Details
Video Snowboard – Shaun White Ultimate Ride Trailer – Jump in on The Ultimate Ride with Olympic gold medal superstar, Shaun White, as he ventures into the remote mountains of Japan. Experience the drags and wonders of being one of the world’s most famous athletes at age 21. White escapes the media crush to test his skills in the deep powder of ‘ The Playground of The Gods’ with fellow pros Heikki Sorsa and Pat Moore.
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