Norwegian-Brazilian Ski Racer Returns to On-Snow Training at Sölden, Austria, After Poaching Top Austrian Coach Norwegian-Brazilian ski racer Lucas Braathen has returned to on-snow training at Sölden, Austria, accompanied by a top team assembled by his father and team manager Björn Braathen. The coaching team consists of two coaches, Norwegian Peter Lederer and Austrian Mike Pircher, as well as Coaching Assistant Christian Owesen Hoel from Norway. The coaching team is supported by Tor Schjetne, Braathen’s […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 18, 2024 0 Comments
Zermatt, Switzerland, Announces Changes to Summer Operations: No Training for Elite Athletes The FIS World Cup season has wrapped up and international ski racers are planning their upcoming summer training. Aside from off-snow training such as strength and endurance, vital on-snow training needs to be scheduled over the summer months. Popular locations for European teams are typically the glaciers across Europe due to their proximity and for some skiers and boarders also […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 17, 2024 0 Comments
Top 7 Snowiest Ski Resorts in Europe — Week 16, 2024 The season is slowly coming to an end but there is still great skiing and boarding to be had for those not willing to hang up their ski gear just yet. If you are wondering which resorts will be open all the way until May or even June, check out our piece on the top 15 resorts for late spring […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 16, 2024 0 Comments
Italian Ski Racer Sofia Goggia Shares Emotional Update on Recovery Post-Fracture In a very emotional interview for the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), Italian ski racer Sofia Goggia shared her feelings about competitive skiing and her struggle to come back from her most recent injury. Goggia broke her leg during training on February 5, 2024, on the Casola Nera run in the Ponte di Legno Tonale ski area in Italy. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 15, 2024 1 Comment
Swiss Analysis Shows Snowfalls in 23/24 Winter “Eerily Similar” to Big Avalanche Season in 74/75 A comparison of snowfalls from 2023/24 with snowfalls in 1974/75 — almost 50 years ago — by the Swiss Avalanche Institute SLF has shown that snowfalls in those two seasons have been very similar. In early April 1975, several avalanches across the eastern Alps in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria went down, killing more than 40 people, both on the mountain […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 15, 2024 0 Comments
Ski Star Announces Retirement After Lack of Support From Swedish Ski Association Swedish ski racer Lisa Hörnblad announced her retirement on her Instagram page on April 10, stating, “I can’t continue like it has been last season because it’s impossible to be competitive against the best in the world without support, coach, and team.” The 28-year-old ski racer admits that she is sad to announce that she is quitting but feels that […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 14, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] 3 World Records Set at Swatch Nines 2024 for Highest Air A Swatch Nines week of non-stop ski and snowboard action at Schilthorn, Switzerland, has concluded with three new snow sports world records as Valentino Guseli, Kim Gubser, and Brooke D’Hondt soared to new heights in excellent conditions. Related: [VIDEO] Swatch Nines 2024 Course Reveal – Bigger Course. Bigger Air. Bigger Show. A “Perfect Hip” was built on the Swiss summit […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 14, 2024 0 Comments
Preliminary FIS Alpine World Cup Calendar for 24/25 Proposes a Total of 17 Events in North America The preliminary FIS Alpine World Cup calendar has been making its rounds across chat boards and emails. While it is not officially released by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), national coaches receive the preliminary schedule for planning and feedback purposes and it’s exciting news for North American ski racing fans. The 24/25 Alpine World Cup season sees a […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 13, 2024 0 Comments