Fernie’s Sam Goodison Nor-Am Cup performance has vaulted the Fernie Freestyle Club athlete into the top position in the 2026 Freestyle Canada Nor-Am Cup standings, marking a major milestone for both the skier and Fernie’s growing reputation as a development hub for elite winter sport athletes.
According to the current Nor-Am Cup standings, Goodison sits #1 overall with 421 points, leading the field in the combined MODM (Moguls and Dual Moguls) category. The results show impressive consistency across both disciplines, with Goodison ranked #1 in Moguls with 181 points and #1 in Dual Moguls with 240 points.
The Nor-Am Cup is the primary North American development circuit for freestyle skiing, serving as the pathway between national-level competition and the World Cup. The series brings together top athletes from Canada and the United States competing at venues across the continent throughout the winter season.
Trailing Goodison in the overall standings are Xavier Drouin (Canada) with 274 points, Jean-Christophe Bougie (Canada) with 242 points, Camden Lewis (USA) with 211 points, and Freddie Mickel (USA) with 207 points.
For Fernie, the result highlights the strength of the Fernie Freestyle Club, which has developed a steady pipeline of competitive athletes. Training locally at Fernie Alpine Resort, athletes benefit from a deep winter snowpack and consistent terrain that supports mogul development.
Success on the Nor-Am circuit is more than just podium placements. The series acts as the key stepping stone toward Freestyle Skiing World Cup starts and national team opportunities, meaning Goodison’s current ranking places him firmly among the top developing mogul skiers in North America.
Fernie has increasingly become known for producing high-level winter athletes across multiple disciplines — from freestyle skiing to Nordic racing — and Goodison’s Nor-Am Cup leadership adds another chapter to that story.
With the season still unfolding, all eyes will remain on the standings to see if Goodison can maintain his Nor-Am Cup lead and secure the overall title.
For the local ski community, the message is simple: Fernie continues to produce world-class talent.
