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*[[Kari Traa]] (Gold [[2002 Winter Olympics|2002]], Silver [[2006 Winter Olympics|2006]], Bronze [[1998 Winter Olympics|1998]]) |
*[[Kari Traa]] (Gold [[2002 Winter Olympics|2002]], Silver [[2006 Winter Olympics|2006]], Bronze [[1998 Winter Olympics|1998]]) |
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*[[Jennifer Heil]] (Gold [[2006 Winter Olympics|2006]]) |
*[[Jennifer Heil]] (Gold [[2006 Winter Olympics|2006]]) |
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*[[Kim Burkhart]] (Gold [[2002 Winter Olympics 2006]]) |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 17:37, 24 February 2006
Moguls are bumps in a ski slope formed when skiers cut grooves in the snow as they execute turns. They can also be built purposely on a slope as part of a freestyle skiing event course.
Once formed, a naturally occurring mogul tends to grow, as skiers will follow similar paths around it, further deepening the surrounding grooves. Since skiing tends to be a series of linked turns, moguls form together.
In most ski resorts certain pistes are left un-pisted (un-groomed) to allow moguls to develop.
Many skiers enjoy the challenge of attacking a mogul run. Snowboarders typically favour them less, although more advanced or technical riders do sometimes enjoy the prospect.
Mogul Skier
- Jonny Moseley (Gold 1998)
- Janne Lahtela (Gold 2002)
- Dale Begg-Smith (Gold 2006)
- Kari Traa (Gold 2002, Silver 2006, Bronze 1998)
- Jennifer Heil (Gold 2006)