Julia Schneemann

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Women’s Giant Slalom Races at Mont Tremblant, QC, Could be at Risk as FIS Postpones Snow Control

The two women’s FIS Alpine Giant Slalom races, scheduled for December 7 and 8 at Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, are potentially at risk. The Canadian ski resort has been experiencing unseasonably warm weather that has given the snow-making team limited opportunities for running the snow cannons and creating a safe race course. Tremblant had to postpone its season opening from November 22 […]
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Know the Rules: SnowBrains’ Guide to Winter Tire Laws in Europe

As ski season approaches, some North American skiers and winter sports enthusiasts are eyeing Europe’s world-class slopes in the Alps and Scandinavia. But navigating Europe’s roadways during the snowy season comes with unique rules — especially when it comes to winter tires. From strict regulations in Austria and Norway to more lenient guidances in other countries, knowing these requirements can […]
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France’s Clément Noël Dominates in Upset-Riddled World Cup Slalom at Gurgl, Austria

France’s Clément Noël made it two-for-two at the Slalom World Cup in Gurgl, Austria, on Sunday, November 24, backing up from his victory in Levi, Finland, last week. Much like Shiffrin in the women’s Slalom yesterday, Noël was dominant from the get-go, leading after Run 1 with 0.88 seconds ahead of Norway’s Atle Lie McGrath and 0.94 seconds ahead of […]
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Mikaela Shiffrin Claims 99th World Cup Victory at Gurgl, Austria, While Lara Colturi & Camille Rast Claim Career First Individual Podiums

Sometimes, a race seems destined to follow a predictable course—until it doesn’t. With Mikaela Shiffrin wearing bib 1, the prospect of her taking an early lead and holding it unchallenged loomed large. The rest of the podium seemed equally predictable, but Gurgl, Austria, sure had some surprises in store this Saturday, November 23. The two-run format delivered its usual nail-biting […]
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Construction of Luxury Ski Resort in the Ukraine Starts in the Middle of Russian Invasion

While Ukraine battles Russia’s ongoing invasion, the post-war future of the embattled nation is being reimagined in the Carpathian Mountains. OKKO Group recently began work on the GORO Mountain Resort, a $1.5 billion development set to rival Europe’s best alpine destinations. OKKO Group announced on its website that the company had started construction on October 23, 2024. Related: Year-Round Ski Resort […]
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Lindsey Vonn Applies for Wildcard at World Cup in St. Moritz, Switzerland

"Lindsey Vonn of the Usa competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Women's Super-G on January 19, 2015 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. (Photo by Christophe Pallot/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)"

Lindsey Vonn, the legendary speed queen of Alpine skiing, is inching closer to a return to competition. It has been confirmed that the U.S. Ski Association has taken a proactive step, submitting an official wildcard request to the International Ski Federation (FIS). The application, addressed to FIS Secretary General Michel Vion, was made five weeks before the two Super-G races […]
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The Touching Ways That the World’s Most Elite Ski Racers Have Honored Deceased Young Ski Racer Matilde Lorenzi in Levi, Finland

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Eagle-eyed readers may have noticed something on Mikaela Shiffrin’s arm at Levi, Finland, last week. The American skiing legend and several other international elite athletes wore an armband during the Slalom World Cup race. The armband carried an image of deceased aspiring athlete Matilde Lorenzi, who died following an accident during training at Schnalstaler Glacier in Italy on October 28, […]
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