Bridger Gile's breakthrough at the World Champs in Saalbach marked a turning point in his career. With a top-20 finish and renewed confidence, he now sets his sights on the World Cup, determined to build on his momentum.
The Wilder Dwight speed series at Aspen Highlands continues to honor its namesake while developing future champions. With standout performances from Devon Phillips and Mari Renick, the event remains a vital proving ground, once won by Lindsey Vonn early in her career. Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club Alpine Director Jeff Lackie sees the venue’s potential for national expansion, reinforcing its legacy as a key stepping stone for young speed skiers.
On the outside looking in, independent Wiley Maple still hopes for a solid season. Maple, 34, has yet to find a smooth path at Beaver Creek, but hope springs eternal. On Thursday, the zipper on his speed suit broke at the race start, a distraction that probably contributed to what he called a “bumpier than expected” course. In 2022, just before Birds of Prey, a broken hand and a dislocated elbow the following year sidelined Maple.
ASPEN- It’s been three seasons since three American men qualified in a FIS World Cup slalom, and for the Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes who just completed their North American leg of the tour, there’s no place like home.
ASPEN-On a classic venue where pro racing’s roots run deep, fresh faces served notice to the veterans during the first stop of the World Pro Ski Tour’s 2024 season, Jan. 13 and 14.
Featured Photo Courtesy GEPA Fun with racing and veteran’s inspiration contributed to Aspen downhiller’s comeback
Ganong: ‘It’s not something in the future. It’s right now’ If World Cup athletes that
The use of repurposed features started a decade ago by late alpine coach Greg Needell; AVSC continues the tradition.
The ski racing community gathered at the ski area base where Vladimir Peter "Spider" Sabich reigned as Director of Skiing before his untimely death at 31 during skiing's glamorous 1970s heyday.
Daron Rahlves and Marc Girardelli both lost their head-to-head races against DU Pioneer Galena Wardle.
Could Idaho's Rotarun serve as a template for making entry-level skiing and ski competition more affordable for more kids? A lot of people think so.
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