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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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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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[VIDEO] ‘Restless’ – An Alex Hall Portrait by The Faction Collective

Portraits: Short Film Series – The Faction Collective Restless. It’s the word that would come to define Alex Hall’s career. The first episode of the Portraits short film series, ‘Restless’ blends adrenaline-pumping freeskiing action with an intimate look at the extraordinary skiing career of Alex Hall, a.k.a. A-Hall, the Utah-based Faction athlete and Olympic Gold medalist. Related: A Conversation with […]
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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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