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
Could Sweden Become Surprise 2030 Winter Olympics Host? Sweden has emerged as a potential last-minute bidder to host the 2030 Winter Olympic Games. According to recent reports, Swedish officials met with International Olympic Committee (‘IOC’) officials in Switzerland in January 2023 to discuss the possibility of Sweden submitting a bid to host the 2030 Winter Games. The IOC had earlier postponed the official announcement of the next Winter […] Olympics Julia Schneemann | February 21, 2023 0 Comments
Abisko, Sweden Trip Report: A Pulka Wish Come True in the Wild Backcountry North of the Arctic Circle Report from May 2022 and written by the Explore-Share team Abisko is a stunning village in Sweden, located north of the Arctic circle. This northern-light hotspot is famous for its gorgeous backcountry landscapes and ancient Sami heritage. It is also an adventure haven for anyone looking for something way out in wild nature, far from fidgety crowds. Related: Mt. Fuji […] Trip Report Guest Author | July 22, 2022 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Arctic 12: Skiing Sweden’s 12 Highest Peaks | Freedom To Explore E5 Brought to you by SCOTT Sports Jackie Paaso and her team including #SCOTTwinterproteam members Erin Smart and Benjamin Ribeyre spend 26 days traversing North of the Arctic Circle in Sweden. The Ultimate Goal: Ski The 12 Highest Peaks of Sweden. Watch the latest Freedom To Explore Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list… In the latest Freedom To Explore, the plan is to link together […] Backcountry SnowBrains | April 26, 2022 4 Comments
McSki: A Ski-in, Ski-Out McDonalds Restaurant in Sweden In Sweden, they have McDonald’s you can ski to—with a ski-thru window and everything. God bless the 21st century. Lindvallen—a ski resort located approximately 200-miles northwest of Stockholm in Sweden—is home to the McSki: a small, wood-paneled McDonald’s that you simply ski right up to. According to Delish, you can order anything from a regular McDonald’s menu at this McSki […] Friday Fun SnowBrains | December 4, 2020 0 Comments
Sweden’s Government Finally Orders Ski Resorts to Close Sweden’s government has finally ordered the closure of all ski resorts, among other measures restricting movement, after facing global criticism for its slow response to the coronavirus pandemic. The tougher recommendations come after the total number of deaths from coronavirus in Sweden tripled to 308 in just a few days. Related: Ski Resorts in Sweden Remain Open as the Rest of […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 6, 2020 0 Comments
Ski Resorts in Sweden Remain Open as the Rest of Europe is in Lockdown Most of Europe is currently on lockdown as the world tries its best to contain the spread of coronavirus. But not Sweden, they are taking a different approach. Health authorities recommend staying at home where possible and refraining from traveling, but there are no curfews or restrictions on personal contact, and mass gatherings still have an upper limit of 500. All […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 27, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: Mikaela Shiffrin Self-Quarantines After Returning From Sweden, Shares Thoughts on Social Distancing Mikaela, you couldn’t have said it better. The global situation we’ve now found ourselves in is critical and it is up to us to bring us out of it. Like Shiffrin said, it all starts with personal hygiene and social distancing. It can and will save someone’s life. Industry News SnowBrains | March 17, 2020 0 Comments