Why Everyone Should Consider Ski Racing As any skier may know, downhill ski racing and recreational skiing are two very different things. Although it may seem like a risky jump between the two, everyone should consider ski racing for many different reasons. The community that exists within this unique sport is unlike any other. Ski racing may be focused on individual performance, but overall, many rankings […] Breya Bergom | October 3, 2021 3 Comments
Vail, CO Expansion on Golden Peak Creates More Room for Ski Racing An expansion of Golden Peak at Vail Mountain in Colorado lays the foundation for a new training and racing venue for the dual moguls’ event. The initial Golden Peak expansion, undertaken in 2019, included three new ski runs over a 68-acre expansion area and a new T-bar lift to service the terrain. Although the runs are primarily designed for race […] Industry News Lucas Gauthier | August 31, 2021 0 Comments
5 Fundamentals For New Alpine Ski Racers Eight years ago, I escalated my skiing experience from free-skiing to competitive alpine racing. Throughout the years, I have received many tips and tricks that have guided and improved my technique and strategy in the sport. Building off the basis of these five fundamentals, any athlete seriously considering the sport will drastically improve their technique and mindset. Related: 9 Less […] Brains Breya Bergom | August 25, 2021 0 Comments
The Past, Present, and Future Legends of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA Brought to you by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA has produced more legendary skiers and riders than practically anywhere else. It’s no wonder why: These California resorts have some of the steepest, most challenging inbounds terrain in the West. Take the cliff-strewn Fingers off KT-22, the vertical chutes off Palisades, and the well-sculpted race courses, and […] Featured Article Spencer Cox | March 30, 2021 22 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin on Beijing 2022 Olympics: Morality, Boycotting, and Doing her Job [arve url="https://youtu.be/4GWShSrRtb8"] Dominic Gawel | March 4, 2021 Likes Tweets 1 Comment
Mikaela Shiffrin Injured, Unable to Compete in First World Cup Tour Opener Next Week The FIS Alpine World Cup Tour opener at Sölden, Austria is just over one week from today and Mikaela Shiffrin will have to miss it this year. Related: U.S. Star Mikaela Shiffrin Questions Her Skiing Future After Father’s Death The double Olympic and three-time overall World Cup champion said in a written statement that she’s been advised not to compete […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 9, 2020 4 Comments
U.S. Star Mikaela Shiffrin Questions Her Skiing Future After Father’s Death Mikaela Shiffrin’s had a hard year. She lost her father, and then COVID-19 put her career on hold. Now, she’s questioning her future as one of the best ski racers in the world and wondering how much longer it’ll be worth it. “I used to worry about winning ski races, and maybe I will again,” Shiffrin said Tuesday in a […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | October 9, 2020 0 Comments
Understanding The Physics Of Ski Racing Sure, we all get that gravity pulls skiers downhill and carving a turn is faster than snowplowing, but have you ever stopped to actually think about the physics of ski racing? While no skier can go as fast as physics suggests they can, World Cup ski racers get the closest. Let’s break down the forces behind the best alpine skiers in […] Brains Alex Camerino | September 28, 2020 0 Comments