Skiing's Biggest Stories in 2010

CR Johnson - the name is even hard to say.  One of freeskiings pioneers.  He helped bring freeskiing to the level it is at today.  We lost CR in February after he sustained a fatal fall off a cliff while attempting to jump at Squad Valley.  His loss is still felt among the ski community.  We miss you CR!

CR

http://crjohnson.org/

Olympic Countdown - the countdown continues as the ski community awaits to see if ski slopestyle and ski halfpipe will be a part of the 2014 Olympics.  In June the FIS Congress (the olympic voters) voted unanimously in support of ski halfpipe.  Keep showing your support and watch this sport continue to grow!

Jon Olsson - known for his huge big air tricks and x games medals, Jon Olsson hushed his critics as he qualified for his World Cup race this December in ski racing.  Olsson made the transition from a pipe skier to ski racing, which is basically unheard of in the skiing community.  Way to go Jonny!!

Webisodes - 2010 was the year of the webisode.  For the first time ever, a Best Webisode category was introduced at the 2010 IF3 Freeskiing Film Festival.   Line's Traveling Circus won the prize.  You can now basically purchase and download all ski videos right on your computer.  Salomon and Line have been most successful in with these webisodes, check them out!

http://linetravelingcircus.com/

Landing Pads! - giant air bags in the terrain parks started showing up a few years ago, but 2010 was a huge step forward for these pads.  Mammoth Ski Resort became the first in North America to install a permanent landing pad in their park.  This is sick now everyone can get good like proooos!

Arne Backstrom - this guy was incredible...great guy both on and off the slopes.  Unfortunately Arne died in 2010 while skiing Peru's 18,871 Nevado Pisco.  He was 29 years old and the ski community will definitely miss him.  Thanks Arne for everything. 

-Arne-