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)

See also

• Freestyle skiing
• Skiing and Skiing Topics

Freestyle skiing | Alpine skiing

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