A fixture that started in 1987, the Saudan Couloir Ski Race Extreme marries racing with sphincter-clenching descents.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Legendary Swiss extreme skiing pioneer Sylvain Saudan has passed away. Le Matin, a Swiss newspaper, reports that he died from a ...

The Saudan Couloir is one of WhistlerBlackcomb’s most famous extreme ski lines, known for steep pitches, icy conditions, and serious exposure. This run showcases the skill, control, and confidence ...

Powder and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Named for extreme skiing legend Sylvain Saudan, Blackcomb’s Saudan Couloir is one of those runs. It’s steep, peppered with rocks, and ...

Legendary Swiss extreme skiing pioneer Sylvain Saudan has passed away. Le Matin, a Swiss newspaper, reports that he died from a heart attack at 87 years old. “As a pioneer, he helped us develop the ...

Named for extreme skiing legend Sylvain Saudan, Blackcomb’s Saudan Couloir is one of those runs. It’s steep, peppered with rocks, and the kind of place you want to stay upright—unless you don’t mind ...