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 courseโuntil 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 […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 23, 2024 0 Comments
FIS Confirms 2024-25 FIS Alpine World Cup Calendars & Season Wild Card for Hirscher The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) Committee Meetings convened in Zurich, Switzerland, from September 25 to 27. As is customary, the final day was dedicated to the Alpine World Cup subcommittee, which focused on strategic discussions and proposals for the upcoming seasons. 2024-25 FIS Ski World Cup Calendars The 2024-25 season promises an exciting lineup, featuring significant highlights such […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 27, 2024 0 Comments
Climate Activistsโ Actions Overshadow Austriaโs Hat-Trick at FIS World Cup Slalom Race at Gurgl, Austria The Slalom race of the FIS Alpine World Cup in Gurgl, Austria, was overshadowed by the actions of climate activists, who disrupted run 2 of the race. A group of eight activists from the group โLetzte Generationโ (Engl. โLast Generationโ) rushed into the finish area at the Austrian ski resort and threw an orange/brown substance on the hard-packed snow. A […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 19, 2023 0 Comments
Gurgl, Austria, To Host First Ever FIS Alpine World Cup Event New to the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup calendar for 23/24 will be a race at Gurgl, Austria. The Austrian ski resort will host a Menโs Slalom event in what is considered one of the snow-surest ski areas in Europe. The ski area stretches from 5,906ft (1,800m) to 9,941ft (3,030m) in altitude and receives, on average, 187 inches (475cm) of […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | June 5, 2023 0 Comments