The path to Vancouver is paved in U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix halfpipes for athletes with an eye on Olympic medals.
Earlier this month, the U.S. Snowboarding team Olympic qualifiers kicked off at Copper Mountain in Colorado with riders debuting the high caliber tricks they've honed over the last year of intense training.
copper mountainSNB: Road to VancouverTopix - Sports News Sun, 12/27/2009 - 17:21
Kelly Clark wins Copper Mountain Grand PrixTopix - Sports News Tue, 12/15/2009 - 11:36
Copper Mountain has a longstanding history with the U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix tour, having hosted events in 1998, 1999 and last season. Skier Rescued From Summit County AvalancheOutdoor Recreation News Mon, 11/02/2009 - 07:03
A 19-year-old skier was buried up to his neck but survived a weekend avalanche near Copper Mountain. |
