Aspen, CO, To Host 2 Alpine FIS World Cup Events in 23/24 Aspen Snowmass, CO, was successful in its bid to host events for the 23/24 Alpine World Cup season and has been awarded two races by the International Ski & Snowboard Federation ‘FIS’. A delegation from SkiCo, the Aspen mountain operations company, traveled to the FIS working group meetings in Europe in May to throw their weight behind the application to […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | May 29, 2023 0 Comments
Austrian Downhill Specialist Ramona Siebenhofer Announces Retirement Austrian ski racer Ramona Siebenhofer announced her retirement on social media. In a video she posted on Instagram, the Austrian skier shared video footage of her start in ski racing as a young girl. In the voice over she humbly admits that she maybe wasn’t the best in her age group, but that her perservernce and dedication took her to her goal […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | May 7, 2023 0 Comments
Alpine Ski Racing’s Oldest Medallist Johan Clarey Retires At 42 French ski racer Johan Clarey, the oldest skier to podium at a FIS World Cup, the Winter Olympics, and the FIS World Championship, has retired at age 42. In a career that began in Lake Louise, Canada, in November 2003, Clarey competed in four Winter Olympics and six World Championships. Last week’s FIS World Cup Finals marked his last competitive Downhill race, and the French […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 27, 2023 0 Comments
2 Team Palisades Tahoe, CA, Athletes on Pathway to World Cup It’s no secret that Palisades Tahoe, CA, is the home to many decorated Olympic and world-class athletes. Team Palisades Tahoe’s program covers everything from free-skiing to alpine disciplines, and this year, two of our race athletes are churning up a lot of excitement. Truckee natives David Morken and Allison Mollin compete at elite levels and spend time in the National […] Julia Schneemann | March 14, 2023 0 Comments
Shiffrin Ties with Stenmark After Winning Giant Slalom World Cup in Åre, Sweden The long-awaited moment came today, Friday, March 10, 2023, in Åre, Sweden, when Mikaela Shiffrin made history and tied with Ingemar Stenmark for the record for most Alpine World Cup victories. Giant Slalom is the American’s second strongest discipline; she now holds 20 victories today. She is also set to win the 22/23 Giant Slalom season title, more than 200 points […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 10, 2023 1 Comment
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Welcomes World Cup Skiers to Sold Out Event With the 2023 World Championships wrapping up in France earlier this week, World Cup skiers are headed stateside to Palisades Tahoe in Olympic Valley, CA, this weekend for the Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup. As one of four domestic World Cups in the U.S. this season, most in history, the home of the 1960 Olympic Winter Games will welcome back its […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 24, 2023 0 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company and Ikon Pass Celebrate Mikaela Shiffrin’s Historic World Cup Record Denver, Colorado, January 24, 2023 – On January 24, 2023, world champion alpine skier and Ikon Pass ambassador, Mikaela Shiffrin, became the new all-time women’s World Cup record holder with 83 wins. To celebrate, Alterra Mountain Company has committed to add recreational ski racing courses to its mountain destinations over the next year in partnership with Mikaela, U.S. Ski and […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 24, 2023 1 Comment
Music Headliners Announced for the 2023 Palisades Tahoe Cup Palisades Tahoe Hosts the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Tour in February Palisades Tahoe is proud to announce the headliners for the Palisades Tahoe Cup, set to take place February 24th through the 26th, including the Black Jacket Symphony feat Marc Matel, Noah Kahan, and 311. Related: Palisades Tahoe, CA, Prepares For Return of World Cup Racing in February 2023 […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 13, 2023 0 Comments
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