Mogul (skiing)
Moguls are bumps on a ski slope formed when skiers push the snow into mounds or piles as they execute turns. They can also be built purposely on a slope for freestyle skiing competitions. Once formed, a naturally-occurring mogul tends to grow as skiers 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-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 Skiers
- Toby Dawson (Bronze 2006)
- Jennifer Heil (Gold 2006)
- Dale Begg-Smith (Gold 2006)
- Janne Lahtela (Gold 2002)
- Jonny Moseley (Gold 1998)
- Kari Traa (Gold 2002, Silver 2006, Bronze 1998)