Giant Slalom Recap from the FIS World Cup at Killington, VT The atmosphere was smashing at Killington, VT, this weekend, with thousands of fans turning out to cheer on the international elite in women’s technical skiing. Friday’s bib draw for the Giant Slalom race was a huge event with a fantastic turnout that saw Sweden’s Sara Hector with the coveted no. 1 bib while local favorite Mikaela Shiffrin was third out […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 27, 2023 0 Comments
Positive Snow Control for Women’s FIS World Cup Giant Slalom Races at Tremblant, QC The first women’s FIS Alpine World Cup race at Tremblant, Quebec, in 40 years is officially a go. Following today’s “snow control,” the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (‘FIS’) has given the green light for the AUDI FIS Ski World Cup Women’s Giant Slalom races at Tremblant December 2 and 3, 2023. Snow control is a course quality test, which […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 23, 2023 0 Comments
Men’s FIS Alpine World Cup Giant Slalom Race in Sölden, Austria, Canceled Due to Heavy Winds Heavy winds canceled the Men’s FIS Alpine World Cup Giant Slalom race in Sölden, Austria, today, Sunday, October 29, 2023. The first run started as planned but the wind continuously picked up and infrastructure was blown away and lifts were put on wind hold, forcing the race organizers to halt the race. After an hour of delibration it was decided […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 29, 2023 0 Comments
Switzerland’s Lara Gut-Behrami Wins Women’s FIS World Cup Giant Slalom in Sölden, Austria The piste on the Rettenbach Glacier was perfectly groomed, fresh snow had fallen, topping up the well prepared race course and painting the surrounding area in a fairytale-winter-white after weeks of unseasonably warm weather. Winter is here, or at least the spirit of it and with it the FIS Alpine World Cup season opener, which was held in in Sölden, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 29, 2023 0 Comments
Winter Games New Zealand 2023: Day 1 – US Women Dominate Exceptionally Strong Field in Giant Slalom The Winter Games have begun once again ‘down under’ in New Zealand (NZ). The sports taking place are racing, freestyle and freeride. These are held across three different locations, Coronet Peak (racing), Cardrona Alpine Resort (freestyle), and the Remarkables Ski Resort (freeride). For information regarding live-streaming and schedule of events, visit the Winter Games NZ website. Due to unfortunate weather […] Industry News Nathaniel Lewis | August 29, 2023 0 Comments
Marco Odermatt Makes History By Winning Record FIS Points with Giant Slalom Victory at World Cup Finals in Soldeu, Andorra Young-gun Marco Odermatt from Switzerland made history on Saturday, March 18, 2023, when he beat Herman Maier’s 23-year-standing record for most FIS points collected by a male alpine skier in one season. The 25-year-old Swiss won the Giant Slalom race at the 2023 World Cup Finals in Soldeu, Andorra, taking him to 13 World Cup victories for the season and […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 20, 2023 0 Comments
Shiffrin Wins Giant Slalom Event at 2023 FIS World Cup Finals in Soldeu, Andorra, and Smashes More Records Sunday, March 19, 2023, saw the last alpine events of the World Cup season, and for the women, this was the Giant Slalom event, while the men had a Slalom race. This year, the FIS World Cup Finals in the alpine disciplines are being held in Soldeu, Andorra, and the weather in Andorra has been warm. The freezing line went across […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 20, 2023 0 Comments
Shiffrin Ties with Stenmark After Winning Giant Slalom World Cup in Åre, Sweden The long-awaited moment came today, Friday, March 10, 2023, in Åre, Sweden, when Mikaela Shiffrin made history and tied with Ingemar Stenmark for the record for most Alpine World Cup victories. Giant Slalom is the American’s second strongest discipline; she now holds 20 victories today. She is also set to win the 22/23 Giant Slalom season title, more than 200 points […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 10, 2023 1 Comment