American snowboarders start season in style Posted Thursday, August 27, 2009 7:49a ET By NBCOlympics.com the Burton New Zealand Open in August, Olympic gold medalists Shaun White and Kelly Clark both took home first place in the halfpipe events in what was essentially a preview of tricks that will play a prominent role this winter season.
Former Olympic champ Ruby dies Posted Saturday, May 30, 2009 7:56a ET Karine Ruby, a former Olympic snowboarding champion who had been training to become a mountain guide, died in a climbing accident on Mont Blanc. She was 31.
Fab five: Kass stumbles, wins 5th Open Posted Sunday, March 22, 2009 9:02a ET Danny Kass recovered after falling twice and won the halfpipe title at the 27th U.S. Open Snowboard Championships. Kass became the first man to win the Open halfpipe five times following his championship run.
Jacobellis wins 17th Cup title Posted Friday, February 20, 2009 4:47a ET Lindsey Jacobellis continued to reign supreme over the world of snowboardcross Thursday as she marked her 17th career World Cup win.
White victorious in WC halfpipe Posted Sunday, February 15, 2009 5:44a ET Shaun White won the halfpipe competition at the World Cup snowboard event at Cypress Mountain. White, who rarely competes on the World Cup circuit, won with a score of 47.3 points.
