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Mikaela Shiffrin Confirms She Will Skip World Cup Races at Beaver Creek, CO, After Her Crash in Killington, VT

Mikaela Shiffrin, the reigning queen of alpine skiing, has announced via Instagram that she will not compete at the upcoming FIS Alpine World Cup races in Beaver Creek, Colorado, following her dramatic crash during the Giant Slalom at Killington Resort, Vermont, on Saturday, November 30. The decision comes as Shiffrin continues to recover from abdominal injuries sustained in the high-speed […]
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The Future is Here: A Sneak Peek at Mt. Perisher’s New 6-Chair, Perisher, Australia

Perisher Resort, Australia, has shared a behind-the-scenes look at its new six-chair construction at Mount Perisher at the Perisher Media Day on Wednesday, December 4. The new six-seater Doppelmayr chair lift replaces the 63-year-old Perisher fixed-grip double-chair and 45-year-old Perisher fixed-grip triple-chair. Vail Resorts, which purchased Perisher in 2016, had lodged a development application for the new six-chair in December […]
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ACL Tear Ends Marcel Hirscher’s Ski Racing Comeback Season Abruptly

Marcel Hirscher’s 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 […]
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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 resort’s combination of quaint, fairy-tale charm and progressive environmental initiatives, it’s no wonder that Andermatt is gaining popularity, especially among eco-conscious travelers. Related: 10 Reasons You Should Take […]
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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 Sweden’s Jonna Sundling by three-tenths of a second in an electrifying final sprint. Norway’s Heidi Weng completed the podium in third on Sunday, December 1 at Ruka, […]
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Update on Mikaela Shiffrin’s 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 […]
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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 […]
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