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Lara Gut-Behrami is on the brink of making Alpine skiing history as she aims to become the first woman to win at least 10 World Cup races in three disciplines. Competing in Kranjska Gora on January 4, she has a chance to join legends Hermann Maier and Pirmin Zurbriggen in this exclusive club. However, with stiff competition on the challenging Gran Podkoren slope, the achievement is anything but guaranteed.

French skier Cyprien Sarrazin is making encouraging progress after his severe crash during training on Bormio's Stelvio course. Following emergency surgery for a subdural hematoma, Sarrazin has left intensive care and is set to transfer to a hospital in Lyon. While his recovery offers hope, he is expected to miss the remainder of the 2024/25 season and aim for a return in 2025/26.

The World Pro Ski Tour kicks off its 2025 season at Aspen Mountain on Jan. 10 with an action-packed weekend of dual slalom racing on the iconic Little Nell run. Featuring top athletes from around the globe, this thrilling event includes men’s and women’s head-to-head competitions, qualifiers, and exciting activities for fans.

The St. Moritz Super-G finale was canceled due to unstable weather, delaying Lauren Macuga and Lindsey Vonn’s next opportunity to compete until St. Anton in January.

Racers lit up Howelsen Hill at the Murphy Roberts Holiday Classic Night Slalom, with festive crowds and standout performances. Mia Hunt of the University of Denver and U.S. Ski Team’s Camden Palmquist claimed victories, continuing this cherished holiday tradition of thrilling competition and community spirit.

The Murphy Roberts Holiday Classic in Steamboat Springs delivered thrilling GS racing, highlighting top performances from collegiate athletes, U.S. Ski Team members, and promising juniors over two action-packed days.

The Murphy Roberts Holiday Classic returns to Steamboat Springs Dec. 18-21, 2024, featuring top alpine ski racers from the U.S. and nearly 20 other nations. With a record $40,000 prize purse, the event includes giant slalom races at Steamboat Ski Resort and thrilling night slalom action under the lights at Howelsen Hill on Dec. 20.

Marco Odermatt Beaver Creek GS finish area 2024: GEPA pictures Odermatt’s Struggles in Beaver Creek

Rowmark Ski Academy is seeking a Program Director to provide overall direction and vision for the Rowmark Ski Academy and Junior Program.

VAL D’ISÈRE, France – Marco Schwarz is making his highly anticipated return to the World Cup circuit this weekend. The Austrian skier will compete in Sunday’s slalom in Val d’Isère, nearly a year after suffering a cruciate ligament tear and just three and a half months after disc surgery.

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has rejected a €400 million offer from private equity giant CVC Capital Partners. The decision, made amidst significant internal and external pushback, has sparked debate about the future of snow sports and the FIS's commercial strategy.

Marcel Hirscher’s highly anticipated return to alpine ski racing has ended prematurely due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee. The eight-time overall World Cup champion sustained the injury during a training session on Monday at Reiteralm, Austria. The injury, described as a "harmless slip" caused by an inside ski error, also included minor damage to the outer capsule of his knee but did not involve a fall.

The day after her fall in the giant slalom in Killington, Mikaela Shiffrin's diagnosis has been announced. The US ski star is temporarily out of action.

Mikaela Shiffrin crashed during the second run of Saturday's Killington giant slalom. She shared her thoughts from her hospital bed.

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has confirmed that the men’s Stifel Birds of Prey Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup will proceed as scheduled Dec. 6-8, 2024, at Beaver Creek Resort. The FIS announced the course has passed “snow control” and is ready to host the downhill, super G, and giant slalom races.

After five years away from the World Cup circuit, Lindsey Vonn is training for a highly anticipated return to ski racing. The 40-year-old former speed queen, who now competes with an artificial knee joint, has set her sights on competing at the highest level once again. With 82 World Cup victories and an array of Olympic and World Championship titles, Vonn’s return is not just about participating—it’s about winning.

Featured Image: Lindsey Vonn night run on the Kitzbühel Streif: GEPA pictures “I Feel Sorry

Lindsey Vonn, one of the most decorated alpine ski racers in history, is officially set to return to the slopes with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team!