U.S. freestyle championships attract Olympic hopefuls in Tahoe

Athletes are gathering at Palisades Tahoe for the U.S. freestyle championships. The event runs over several days and includes about 150 top mogul skiers. These athletes include experienced members of the U.S. Ski Team as well as younger competitors trying to impress. The championships are important for those looking to qualify for the U.S. Ski Team and aim for the upcoming Olympics in Milan-Cortina next year. They are currently training on the course, which is warm and set to challenge their skills. Training continues this week, leading up to the main competitions that start on Thursday and go through Sunday. The event takes place on Red Dog Run, which is easy for spectators to access from the parking lot.