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USA Today
20-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Snowboarder tumbles like a rag doll down extremely steep slope
Snowboarder tumbles like a rag doll down extremely steep slope The most famous ski run at Big Sky Resort in Montana is called The Big Couloir, and requires those daring to take the plunge to check in with ski patrol before descending. Plus, they are required to wear an avalanche beacon and go with an experienced partner before dropping into the triple black diamond with the 1,400-vertical-foot drop and 50-degree pitch, according to The Inertia said it is 'one of the gnarliest inbounds runs you're going to find,' and described it as 'roller coaster steep.' Needless to say, wipeouts can be nasty. PeakRankings posted an Instagram video of 'How not to send it down The Big Couloir,' and it is a bit painful, as a snowboarder loses it near the top and tumbles down the slope like a rag doll. The commentary on the video prompted snarky comments, mostly about the snowboarder losing his goggles. Fortunately, the snowboarder didn't lose consciousness, and appeared to be okay, though the rider's condition was not known. Undoubtedly, the ski patrol attended to the rider soon after the spill, as it monitors those taking runs down 'The Big Couloir.' Photo courtesy of PeakRankings.
Ya Biladi
06-03-2025
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
World Surf League removes Israeli flag from competitor's profile during Morocco event
Israel's Olympic surfer Anat Lelior competed at last month's WSL (World Surf League) Qualifying Series event in Morocco with her nationality designation temporarily altered. During the Pro Taghazout Bay competition, the Israeli flag was absent from Lelior's profile on the WSL website, where she was instead classified as «World». The flag reappeared once the event concluded. According to The Inertia, this decision likely aimed to protect Lelior during her time in Morocco amid tensions related to the Gaza conflict. Israel had previously issued travel advisories urging its citizens to exercise caution when traveling to several countries, including Morocco, citing security concerns. WSL did not provide immediate clarification about the flag removal, while the Israeli Surfing Association acknowledged the situation but deferred to Lelior's management team, the same source added. Lelior secured third place in the competition, earning 1825 points toward her Qualifying Series ranking and $2,000 in prize money after being defeated by Portugal's Francisca Veselko in the semifinals. Following the event, Lelior posted on Instagram: «3rd place finish in Taghazout, Morocco. Qualified for the Challenger Series! Not much to say other than, let's go! Proud of myself».
