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Ski Television debuts in epic Powder Paradise
 The new season of Ski Television kicked off on Christmas day with a spectacular journey to "Powder Paradise." If you missed the Dec. 25 television broadcast, check your local listings for repeat airings. Or go to www.snowsportsculture.com and check out the Current Episode channel tab on the video player. The current show is available online in four segments. New shows debut each Saturday through mid-March.
Click here to check out the new season's lineup of destinations and TV broadcast schedule.
Show 11-01: Powder Paradise takes viewers on an epic journey to the B.C. Rockies, Selkirk and Monashee ranges with Mica Heliskiing and Monashee Powder Snowcats. In National Treasures, visit with Canadian alpine racer Kelly VanderBeek, who rediscovers a passion while rehabbing from injury. Catch up with former national team speed demon Todd Brooker, and see where Brooker met his agony of defeat on the toughest downhill course on the planet. In the Ski Tips segment, Josh Foster explains how well-timed pole plants can be crucial for balance in the bumps.
Click here to go to the Ski Television video player. Also check out other channels, including Destinations, Competition, FWT Revelstoke, Sporting Life Gear, Ski Tips and Special Features.
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Red-hot Kingsbury claims 1st World Cup win
 Mikaël Kingsbury from Deux-Montagnes, Que., earned his first World Cup moguls victory Dec. 21 with a score of 25.60 and was joined on the podium by the team's elder statesman, Pierre-Alexandre Rousseau from Drummondville, Que., who took third place at 24.05.
· U.S. Olympic champion Hannah Kearney wins
· Canadians Jenn Heil 2nd, Kristi Richards 3rd
· Audrey Robichaud of Quebec City just off podium in 4th
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Schild sizzles as tour returns to Courchevel
Austrian skier Marlies Schild flew down the Courchevel course in France to win her second World Cup slalom of the season Dec. 21, while overall leader Lindsey Vonn and rival Maria Riesch crashed out in their first runs.
· Finland's Poutiainen 2nd, Slovenia's Maze 3rd
· Ontario's Erin Mielzynski just 0.16 away from qualifying for 2nd run
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Revy set to rock with freeski fest
As the world's best big-mountain skiers prepare to descend upon Revelstoke for the Canadian Freeskiing Championships, the excitement is building. Fans can join in the action by watching at Revelstoke Mountain Resort or live online at www.revelstokemountainresort.com, or join in one of the awesome Community Events taking place now through Jan. 10.
· Slate kicks off Dec. 28 with Leah Evans in FWT Speaker's Series
· Ski with the Stars on Jan. 5
· Competition finals slated for Jan. 8
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