Irving clinched the men’s overall title after victory at the resort in California, while a third-place finish was enough for Karker to seal the women’s crown.

Emotions were running high at Mammoth Mountain where skiers and snowboarders came together to pay tribute to Kyle Smaine.

The 2015 world halfpipe champion died aged 31earlier in the week  after being caught in an avalanche on the slopes of Mount Habuka Norikura in Nagano in Japan.

Irving paid tribute to Smaine after earning a score of 94.00 points to seal victory and the Crystal Globe in the process.

"It’s been a crazy week," he said.

"At the X Games last weekend we found out our good friend and fellow competitor Kyle Smaine had passed away.

"Heartbreaking.

"But also it’s like, we’re all skiing probably the best we have because it’s like we’re all skiing with Kyle in our hearts and skiing for him.

"We know he’s up there and looking down on us, watching over us."

Canada’s Brendan Mackay, who previously led the overall standings, picked up his third silver medal of the season after scoring 93.00 points.

The United States' David Wise held the lead for much of the day following a superb first run only to slip to third with 91.25 points.

There was joy for China in the women’s competition as Zhang Kexin attacked both runs to take the title with 93.50 points.

The silver medal went to Britain’s Zoe Atkin with 92.75 points, while Karker notched 91.75 for bronze.

It was Karker’s 11th straight podium as she was finally rewarded for her consistency with the Crystal Globe.

"I came into this season just really wanting to get the globe," she said.

"I was really nervous coming into today’s competition, because of the wind, and I’m really feeling the wear and tear of the last few weeks on my body.

"I just wanted to stay safe today and get through in one piece, and it feels pretty good to get another podium and get the globe."