Switzerland Makes it 3-For-3 Victories at Beaver Creek, CO, While Lucas Braathen Claims First-Ever Brazilian Podium After two speed events followed a technical event today at Beaver Creek, with a Giant Slalom race scheduled for Sunday, December 8. The victory went to Switzerland again, after Swiss skiers dominating both the Downhill as well as the Super-G on the previous two days. However, what was surprising was the face of the victor as it was 35-year-old Thomas […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 9, 2024 0 Comments
The Swiss Party at Beaver Creek, CO, Continues as Marco Odermatt Wins Super-G World Cup It has been a fantastic start to the races at Beaver Creek, Colorado, for Marco Odermatt, who claimed his first 2024-25 season victory today, December 7, ahead of France’s Cyrpien Sarazzin. Yesterday, Odermatt had been relegated to second place by his teammate Justin Murisier and had recorded a DNF at the Giant Slalom season opener in Sölden. Austria. He has […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 7, 2024 0 Comments
Double-Swiss Downhill Podium at World Cup in Beaver Creek, CO, As USA’s Bryce Bennett Records a New PB An exciting first day of World Cup events at Beaver Creek, Colorado, saw Switzerland’s Justin Murisier snatch the crown from teammate and last season’s overall title winner Marco Odermatt by fractions of a second. The Birds of Prey course is hosting three days of men’s events, and today, Friday, December 6, saw the Downhill race ahead of Saturday’s Super-G and […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 6, 2024 0 Comments
U.S. Coach Confirms Lindsey Vonn’s First FIS Race Start Lindsey Vonn’s comeback to competitive skiing was announced last month in a press release by U.S. Ski & Snowboard. Now, we have official confirmation on which race the legendary ski racer will compete in first. In an interview with the Associated Press (AP) on Wednesday, December 4, U.S. Ski Team Head Coach Paul Kirstofic confirmed that Lindsey Vonn will be […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 5, 2024 0 Comments
Swiss-Swedish Sandwich Podium at Killington, VT, While Paula Moltzan Dislocates Shoulder During Slalom Race With local favorite Mikaela Shiffrin out of the race due to her injuries incurred during the Giant Slalom the prior day, the victory at Killington, Vermont, was up for grabs. Ultimately, it was a double-whammy for Switzerland, with Camille Rast winning the Slalom race on Sunday, December 1, and her teammate Wendy Holdener placing second. Equal second place at Killington […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 2, 2024 0 Comments
Women’s Giant Slalom World Cup at Mont-Tremblant, QC, Canceled Due to Lack of Snow The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) as well as Alpine Canada announced today, Saturday, November 30, that the FIS Alpine World Cup races at Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, scheduled for December 7-8, have been canceled. Related: Women’s Giant Slalom Races at Mont-Tremblant, QC, Could Be at Risk as FIS Postpones Snow Control The Canadian ski resort has been experiencing unseasonably warm […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 30, 2024 0 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin Taken Away in Sled as Sweden’s Sara Hector Claims Victory in World Cup Giant Slalom at Killington, VT The atmosphere at Killington Resort, Vermont, was pumping on Saturday, November 30, as an audience of roughly 17,000 spectators had turned out for the women’s Giant Slalom. It had looked like a fairy tale: Mikaela Shiffrin was leading after Run 1 in Killington, 0.32 seconds ahead of Sweden’s Sara Hector. A nation’s eye was trained on the greatest Alpine skier […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 30, 2024 0 Comments
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 […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 27, 2024 0 Comments
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