Join us on this episode of the 603podcast to celebrate New Hampshire’s role in nurturing world-class ski athletes, and take a journey into the exhilarating world of mogul and freestyle skiing. Guests Nick and Suzi Preston, the dynamic duo who together founded the Freestyle America training program and coached at Waterville Valley for decades, get listeners hyped for the upcoming FIS World Cup at Waterville Valley, a premier event on the East Coast.
This episode prepares listeners with an overview of the lead competitors to watch, like athletes Olivia Giaccio, Jaelin Kauf, and Tess Johnson, and an overview of the disciplines. Listen as Dan Egan digs into the legacy of freestyle skiing at Waterville Valley and its profound impact on the sport’s history. From pioneers to Olympic champions like Hannah Kearney, the episode shares stories of dedication, innovation, and inspiration, and shares advancements in training techniques, including the revolutionary use of airbags. 
Unlike traditional ski events, mogul skiing brings the action closer to the audience, with the dual moguls competition promising non-stop thrills. Learn about the contributions of trailblazers like Doug Pfeiffer and Tom Corcoran, who laid the foundation for freestyle skiing’s evolution, and get ready to see the spectacle with your own eyes on January 24 and 25.
Waterville Valley Resort proudly welcomes the return of the Freestyle World Cup on January 24-25th, 2025! As the birthplace of freestyle skiing, Waterville Valley Resort will host the world’s most talented freestyle mogul skiers for a second time as they complete for gold. The 2025 World Cup will take place on Lower Bobby’s Run, a beloved double-black diamond run spanning 246 meters long with a pitch of 28 degrees. This eastern-facing course is perfect for mogul-style events, especially considering the expansive viewing area towards the bottom of the run.
This prestigious event marks Waterville’s second time hosting a Freestyle World Cup event, you won’t want to miss out on the competition of a lifetime!
