Calgary, AB- The 2024-25 FIS Freestyle Skiing NorAm Cup season wrapped up this week at Mammoth Mountain, where Team Canada confirmed its strength on the Slopestyle and Big Air circuit. Evelyn Mullie and Bruce Oldham emerged as overall NorAm Cup Slopestyle and Big Air champions, marking back to back years that Freestyle Canada athletes have claimed both the men’s and women’s titles. Throughout the week, Canadian athletes delivered standout performances across Slopestyle and Big Air despite relentless weather challenges.
Heavy snowfall, strong winds, and even a tornado warning turned the week into a logistical and mental test for everyone involved. Limited training windows for Big Air and the cancellation of finals meant results were determined by the qualifying rounds. When it mattered most, the Canadian squad was ready. Unfortunately, the weather had the final say in Halfpipe, forcing the cancellation of the final event.
Mammoth Mountain, California, is known for its heavy snowfall, often bringing intense storms that can disrupt access to the resort. Road closures can last for days as crews work to clear deep snow and ensure safe travel. In California, tire chains are legally required during winter storms, and travelers quickly learn the challenge of installing them on the roadside—fighting howling winds, blowing snow, and freezing fingers.
In women’s Slopestyle, Naomi Urness led the charge with a clean, technical run to take gold. Evelyn Mullie followed closely, claiming silver with a strong showing that highlighted her versatility on rails and jumps. On the men’s side, Alec Henderson fought through tricky conditions making only a small mistake on one rail to secure bronze, rounding out a solid Canadian showing on a demanding course.
The final event, Big Air, presented even greater challenges. With training sessions canceled due to earlier weather closures, athletes had just 45 minutes to warm up on a jump on which they hadn’t practiced. Strong winds led many competitors to withdraw, but Mullie and Urness rose to the occasion. Mullie landed a smooth switch 900 to take the win, while Urness secured second place—flipping their Slopestyle results but reaffirming their shared dominance.
For the men, Bruce Oldham met the challenge head on during Big Air qualifications, landing the second-highest score of the day. When finals were cancelled due to tornado warnings, qualification scores became final. That result earned Oldham silver in the event and locked in his title as the 2024-25 NorAm Slopestyle & Big Air Champion.
With Mammoth wrapped up, the 2024-25 NorAm season is officially complete. Canada’s athletes topped the overall rankings, with Evelyn Mullie finishing as the women’s overall champion, followed by Naomi Urness in second and Brynn Johnston in third. It was a breakthrough season for the Canadian squad, ending the NorAm Cup on a high note—despite battling through another storm in Mammoth.
Winning the NorAm overall title is more than just a milestone in a developing career—it comes with access to a personal World Cup quota spot for the following season, providing direct access to the next level of competition. For many skiers, the World Cup represents the “golden ring,” but it is ultimately just a stepping stone in their long-term development. Exposure to the World Cup level is crucial but so is continued skill progression and carefully managing fatigue to avoid injury. These athletes will now work with their coaching staff to map out their best competition plan for the 2025-26 season, balancing experience, performance, and physical well-being. Additionally, as developing athletes, financial support for competing at the World Cup level is limited, making the season an expensive endeavor. While qualifying for the 2026 Games in Livigno is the dream, they will need to surpass current World Cup athletes, who have an extra season of results from 2024-25 to support their case. We look forward to following the journey of this group of athletes and, ultimately, seeing them on top of the podium in France in 2030.
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