ACL Tear Ends Marcel Hirscherโs Ski Racing Comeback Season Abruptly Marcel Hirscherโs comeback season ended rather abruptly after the Dutch-Austrian ski racer suffered a torn ligament during training on the Reiteralm, Austria, on Monday, December 2. The 35-year-old athlete had staged a comeback to the FIS Alpine World Cup circuit after five years of retirement this season. For the comeback, Hirscher had switched nationality and competed for the Netherlands, his […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 3, 2024 0 Comments
Andermatt, Switzerland, Draws U.S. Tourists with Swiss Charm & Sustainable Appeal Nestled in the Swiss Alps, Andermatt has become a magnet for American tourists, drawn not only by its pristine beauty but also by its commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality. With the resortโs combination of quaint, fairy-tale charm and progressive environmental initiatives, itโs no wonder that Andermatt is gaining popularity, especially among eco-conscious travelers. Related: 10 Reasons You Should Take […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 2, 2024 0 Comments
U.S. Cross-Country Skier Jessie Diggins Kicks Off 2024-25 World Cup Season With Victory in 20KM Race in Ruka, Finland Jessie Diggins delivered an exciting victory in the women’s 20 kilometer (12.4 miles) mass start freestyle cross-country race at the opening weekend of the FIS Cross-Country World Cup. The three-time Olympic medalist edged Swedenโs Jonna Sundling by three-tenths of a second in an electrifying final sprint. Norwayโs Heidi Weng completed the podium in third on Sunday, December 1 at Ruka, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 2, 2024 0 Comments
Update on Mikaela Shiffrinโs Condition Post-Crash at Giant Slalom in Killington, VT The American ski association, U.S. Ski & Snowboard, and Killington Resort, Vermont, have provided an official update on the injuries sustained by Mikaela Shiffrin at the Giant Slalom race on Saturday, November 30. According to the report, Shiffrin has not sustained any fractures to bones or ligaments. She also did not suffer any damage to internal organs, however, has punctured […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 2, 2024 0 Comments
Swiss-Swedish Sandwich Podium at Killington, VT, While Paula Moltzan Dislocates Shoulder During Slalom Race With local favorite Mikaela Shiffrin out of the race due to her injuries incurred during the Giant Slalom the prior day, the victory at Killington, Vermont, was up for grabs. Ultimately, it was a double-whammy for Switzerland, with Camille Rast winning the Slalom race on Sunday, December 1, and her teammate Wendy Holdener placing second. Equal second place at Killington […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 2, 2024 0 Comments
Womenโs Giant Slalom World Cup at Mont-Tremblant, QC, Canceled Due to Lack of Snow The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) as well as Alpine Canada announced today, Saturday, November 30, that the FIS Alpine World Cup races at Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, scheduled for December 7-8, have been canceled. Related: Womenโs Giant Slalom Races at Mont-Tremblant, QC, Could Be at Risk as FIS Postpones Snow Control The Canadian ski resort has been experiencing unseasonably warm […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 30, 2024 0 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin Taken Away in Sled as Swedenโs Sara Hector Claims Victory in World Cup Giant Slalom at Killington, VT The atmosphere at Killington Resort, Vermont, was pumping on Saturday, November 30, as an audience of roughly 17,000 spectators had turned out for the womenโs Giant Slalom. It had looked like a fairy tale: Mikaela Shiffrin was leading after Run 1 in Killington, 0.32 seconds ahead of Swedenโs Sara Hector. A nationโs eye was trained on the greatest Alpine skier […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 30, 2024 0 Comments
Victorian Government Eyes Sale of 2 Australian Ski Resorts Amid Budget Woes In a bid to offset economic pressures, the Victorian government plans to privatize operations at Lake Mountain Alpine Resort and Mount Baw Baw, two Australian ski resorts that have struggled to turn a profit. The government aims to secure private management through an expressions-of-interest campaign starting in December, potentially under a 99-year lease. While the move seeks to ensure the […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 30, 2024 0 Comments