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Snow Gods Answer Finland’s Call: Levi and Ruka Receive Much-Needed Snowfall

While parts of the U.S. are still praying for snow to grace their slopes this season, Finland’s resorts have finally received a blessing from the snow gods. After weeks of warm weather and dwindling snowpack, both Ruka and Levi, two of Finland’s premier ski destinations, have seen a much-needed arrival of natural snow, marking a pivotal moment for the Arctic […]

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Julia Schneemann | November 13, 2025
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All Systems Go for Slalom World Cup at Levi, Finland, After Positive Snow Control

The opening races of the men’s and women’s halfpipe season of the Levi World Cup will take place as planned on 14-16 November 2025, although the exceptionally warm and prolonged autumn has brought challenges for snowmaking and slope maintenance. On Thursday, November 6, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) gave the green light for the race to go ahead […]

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Julia Schneemann | November 7, 2025
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France’s Clement Noël Triumphs at Slalom World Cup in Levi, Finland, U.S. Ski Racer Ben Ritchie Records Personal Best with 13th Place

French skier Clement Noël delivered a commanding performance at the FIS World Cup Slalom in Levi, Finland, on Sunday, November 17. The reigning Olympic champion dominated the icy “Black Levi” slope, leading after the first run and fending off fierce competition to claim the top spot. Noël, who had struggled with comfort during his initial run, found his rhythm in […]

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Julia Schneemann | November 17, 2024
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Mikaela Shiffrin Claims 98th Victory and 8th Reindeer at FIS World Cup Slalom Race in Levi, Finland

U.S. ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin extended her reindeer herd by winning her eighth reindeer at the FIS World Cup Slalom event in Levi, Finland, on Saturday, November 16. It marks the American skier’s 98th World Cup career victory. It was a tricky race in Levi, with fog, light rain, and low visibility at the start of Run 1 and thick […]

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Julia Schneemann | November 16, 2024
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Levi, Finland, Passes Snow Control for FIS Alpine World Cup Slalom Races

With one week left until the FIS Alpine World Cup Slalom opener at Levi, Finland, the International Ski Federation (FIS) has given the green light for the Levi Black run after a positive ‘snow control’ on Thursday, November 7. Snow control for FIS races is an inspection of the conditions on a World Cup race course before a race to […]

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Julia Schneemann | November 7, 2024
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Levi Resort, Finland, Conditions Report: Exploring Stunning, Frozen Lapland

Report from February 13-16, 2024 Levi, Finland, has been on my bucket list for a while, so when the opportunity arose to ski in Levi, I jumped at it. If I had known Levi was so much more than skiing, I would have stayed longer, but this way I have the best excuse to go back. Aside from the 44 […]

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Julia Schneemann | February 19, 2024
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Mikaela Shiffrin Claims Slalom Victory and 7th Reindeer at Levi, Finland

U.S. ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin won the Slalom event today, November 12, 2023, at the FIS Alpine World Cup in Levi in Finland, making it her seventh victory in Levi and winning her seventh reindeer. Traditionally the victor in the Finnish resort wins a reindeer presented to her by Santa Claus because Levi is close to the Arctic Circle and […]

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Julia Schneemann | November 13, 2023
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[PHOTOS] Postcards from Levi, Finland — Countdown to the FIS Alpine World Cup

With one week to go until the FIS Alpine World Cup, technical alpine skiers from across the globe have gathered in Levi, Finland, to train for the Slalom races on November 10-12, 2023. Related: FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup 23/24 Women’s Calendar Levi is one of the first ski resorts in Europe to open each season and has been operating […]

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Julia Schneemann | November 2, 2023
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Mikaela Shiffrin Wins Both FIS Slalom Events in Levi, Finland, And Smashes Several Records

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US Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin kicked off the FIS Alpine World Cup series with an incredible back-to-back win in the slalom on November 19 and 20 in Levi, Finland. Mikaela pipped Olympic Gold medalist Petra Vlhová from Slovakia, who came third on both days and has won in Levi five times. Anna Swenn-Larsson of Sweden came second on Saturday, and Switzerland’s […]

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Julia Schneemann | November 21, 2022
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Women’s FIS Alpine World Cup Season Opener in Levi, Finland, Will Go Ahead Thanks to Snowfarming

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After several cancelations in the last few weeks for FIS Alpine World Cup events due to poor visibility or lack of snow, the women’s FIS Alpine World Cup season opener in Levi, Finland, is set to go ahead. The International Ski and Snowboard Association ‘FIS’ women’s race manager Peter Gerdol performed the final ‘snow control’ — an inspection where the […]

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Julia Schneemann | November 16, 2022
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