Weekend Preview: Speed, Tech and Ski Cross Racing Competitions Underway Across the Globe The first big racing weekend of the season is upon us. With six different races over three days, the best skiers in the world are in full force this weekend. The men’s speed world cup kicks off in Lake Louise, Canada, with a Super G and two Downhill events. The women’s tech series continues in Killington, Vermont, with a slalom […] Olympics Phil Tremblay | November 24, 2021 0 Comments
CLOSED For Training; Why You Should Listen to These Signs With the ski season comes ski racing season. Most ski resorts are happy to support their local ski teams, and some also open their doors to neighboring clubs or even international teams. Hills such as Copper Mountain in Colorado and Nakiska Ski Area in Alberta, Canada, regularly see multiple teams ranging in caliber from local U14 athletes to World Cup superstars. […] Brains Phil Tremblay | November 24, 2021 0 Comments
Race Report: Vlhova, Shiffrin Rivalry Continues on in Levi, Finland Senna vs. Prost, Tom Brady vs. Peyton Manning, Ali vs. Fraizer, and now, Shiffrin vs. Vlhova. Part of what makes sport so exciting is the intense rivalries between two or more amazing athletes. This weekend (Nov. 20th & 21st), the FIS Alpine World Cup Slalom opener in Finland reminded ski racing fans of who the top dogs in the technical […] Olympics Phil Tremblay | November 23, 2021 0 Comments
Race Report: Slokar, Stjenersund Take Advantage of Shiffrin Absence in Lech / Zuers, Austria The first (and only) Women’s Parallel Giant-Slalom World Cup took place in brutal, blizzard-like conditions on November 13th. The second of seven Austrian alpine World Cup stops, Lech / Zuers (near St. Anton) challenged the 46 athletes to a 19 gate course over a 102m (335ft) vertical pitch. Despite World Cup overall points being on the line, American star Mikaela […] Olympics Phil Tremblay | November 15, 2021 0 Comments
Nakiska, AB Report: Pre-Season Race Training Despite a lack of snow on the ground in Calgary, Alberta, nearby resorts are gearing back up for another season. Norquay and Lake Louise both opened to the public on November 5th, with Sunshine Village not far behind. Just 45 minutes out from the city, Nakiska Ski Area typically opens up a week or two earlier for race teams to […] Conditions Report Phil Tremblay | November 11, 2021 0 Comments
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Colorado Has Some Amazing Ski Traditions Colorado ski culture has some spectacular ski resort traditions. While these traditions might not happen this year due to COVID-19 (let’s hope they do), they are some of the best events each winter. If you have not experienced some of these, they are something to add to your bucket list. Let’s look at some awesome traditions in the mile-high state. […] Ryan Flynn | November 6, 2020 0 Comments
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