Freestyle Moguls Skiing- Deer Valley Resort Freestyle skiing is a product of America in the 1960s, when social change and freedom of expression led to new and exciting skiing techniques. Moguls combines speed with jumping and skiing technique. Aerialists turn amazing tricks in the air, getting as high as a three- or four-story building. The IOC selected freestyle skiing as a demonstration event at the 1988 Calgary Olympics. A success in Calgary, the IOC decided to add freestyle to the Olympic program in Albertville. Much to the dismay of national freestyle federations, however, the IOC only accepted moguls into the program, leaving out aerials and ballet. In Albertville, the freestyle competitions were extremely successful. The FIS and Lillehammer Olympic Organizing Committee urged the IOC to add aerial competition to the Lillehammer program. The IOC approved the addition of aerials prior to the 1994 Olympics, and there have been four freestyle medal events at the last two Olympic Winter Games. The freestyle discipline of ballet has not been accepted in the Olympic program. Back to top