Season Opener Update: Great Results for USA Despite a Slew Of Canceled FIS World Cup Events in Europe Due to Weather The unseasonably warm weather has forced the cancellation of the first-ever cross-border FIS World Cup planned for next weekend, October 29, in Zermatt, Switzerland, and Cervinia, Italy. The bottom part of the course was not covered in sufficient snow to allow for a safe event. Related: Unseasonably Warm Temperatures Put First-Ever FIS World Cup Cross-Border Race in Switzerland and Italy […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 25, 2022 0 Comments
FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup Calendar Released for 22/23 – Women’s Events The full FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup Calendar for winter 22/23 has been released. There will be a total of 42 women’s races in 21 different resorts. Below is the calendar for the women’s season 22/23 in Alpine ski racing. Related: FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup Calendar Released for 22/23 – Men’s Events The women have the honor of kicking […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 14, 2022 0 Comments
Two US Ski Team Members Killed in Avalanche in Austria Today 20-year-old Ronnie Berlack from Vermont and 19-year-old Bryce Astle from Utah were freeskiing off-piste between races on 3,056-meter Gaislachkogel peak with 4 others when an avalanche struck and buried them. The other four skiers were able to ski out of the avalanche unhurt. Ronnie and Bryce weren’t extracted from the snow for over 45-minutes. It’s unclear if they were […] Avalanche SnowBrains | January 5, 2015 7 Comments
Ted Ligety WINS Season Opener Giant Slalom in Austria for 3rd Year in a Row The US Ski Team’s Ted Ligety is considered the best giant slalom skier in the world. He backed up that title by winning the season opener World Cup giant slalom race in Soelden, Austria for the 3rd year in a row. Not only did he win, but he smoked the competition by .79 seconds […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 29, 2013 2 Comments
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