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Recap: EISA Dartmouth Carnival and University of Vermont NCAA Qualifier

Recap: EISA Ski racing returned to the Dartmouth Skiway this past weekend, starting Thursday with the makeup University of Vermont Giant Slalom race.

By |2024-02-13T12:04:29-07:00February 13th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Recap: EISA Dartmouth Carnival and University of Vermont NCAA Qualifier

Race Like You Train or Train Like You Race

One of the first questions I ask racers and coaches I work with is: Should you race like you train or train like you race? The most frequent response is: You should race like you train. This answer makes sense. When you train, you’re relaxed and not under pressure, focused solely on skiing your best. Why wouldn’t you want to feel like that in a race?

By |2024-02-16T10:23:50-07:00February 12th, 2024|Comments Off on Race Like You Train or Train Like You Race

Lindsey Vonn weighs in on gender inequity in broadcasting at the JWSC

Vonn weighed in on last week’s social media brouhaha around the women’s tech races at the 2024 Junior World Ski Championships not being livestreamed while both men’s tech races were. Lack of livestreams for women’s tech races at Junior Worlds ignites social media.

By |2024-02-16T10:37:20-07:00February 11th, 2024|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Lindsey Vonn weighs in on gender inequity in broadcasting at the JWSC

Anna Swenn Larsson Claims Victory: Paula Moltzan’s Podium Highlighting Thrilling Finale

The veteran Swede Anna Swenn Larson skied with confidence, attacking the steep long pitch and delivering the fastest time of the morning. Using a similar approach, the racer with the second-fastest time was delivered by Stiflel US Ski Team member Paula Moltzan (+0.14). The only other skier within a half second of Swenn Larson is Croatian Zrinka Ljutic (+0.42).

By |2024-02-12T14:18:07-07:00February 11th, 2024|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Anna Swenn Larsson Claims Victory: Paula Moltzan’s Podium Highlighting Thrilling Finale

Swenn Larson Leads Soldeu Slalom; Moltzan Eyes Podium in Tight Race

The veteran Swede Anna Swenn Larson skied with confidence, attacking the steep long pitch and delivering the fastest time of the morning. Using a similar approach, the racer with the second-fastest time was delivered by Stiflel US Ski Team member Paula Moltzan (+0.14). The only other skier within a half second of Swenn Larson is Croatian Zrinka Ljutic (+0.42).

By |2024-02-11T04:43:14-07:00February 11th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Swenn Larson Leads Soldeu Slalom; Moltzan Eyes Podium in Tight Race

Soldeu Showdown: New Slalom Winner Will Emerge as Shiffrin and Vlhová Absent – How to Watch!

Who is skiing, when and how to watch the Sunday, February 11th Women's Soldeu Andorra World Cup Slalom As anticipation builds for the Women’s World Cup Slalom in Soldeu, Andorra, on Sunday, February 10th, ski racing fans expect a riveting competition. With the absence of superstars Petra Vlhová and Mikaela Shiffrin, the race takes on a new dynamic, offering a unique opportunity for emerging talents and competitive veterans to shine.

By |2024-02-10T10:57:46-07:00February 10th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Soldeu Showdown: New Slalom Winner Will Emerge as Shiffrin and Vlhová Absent – How to Watch!

Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt Leads Men’s World Cup GS Domination: Bansko Preview

The Men’s World Cup Giant Slalom (GS) in Bansko, Bulgaria, on Saturday, February 10th, is set to showcase the dominance of Switzerland's Marco Odermatt. Odermatt, the reigning GS champion, has swept all five GS races this season, solidifying his status as one of the sport's all-time greats at 26.

By |2024-02-09T09:49:54-07:00February 9th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt Leads Men’s World Cup GS Domination: Bansko Preview

Recap: Week 3 of Alpine USCSA Competitions

The USCSA teams are working through their qualifying season and week 3 of Alpine races brought excitement all across the country. Week 3 coverage includes races that happened Jan. 26-28. Access to full results can be found on https://www.uscsa.org

By |2024-02-09T13:18:00-07:00February 9th, 2024|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Recap: Week 3 of Alpine USCSA Competitions

Lack of livestreams for women’s tech races at Junior Worlds ignites social media

he 2024 FIS Junior World Ski Championships in Portes du Soleil, France, showcased the men’s slalom and giant slalom competitions on the big screen beneath the racecourses and livestreamed them on YouTube with professional commentating and slick camera work. However, the women’s tech events were not broadcast.

By |2024-02-12T09:04:36-07:00February 8th, 2024|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Lack of livestreams for women’s tech races at Junior Worlds ignites social media

How-To Train: Top Drills For Ski Racing

SYNC Performance introduces the winter series How-To Train featuring former World Cup skier Miha Kürner. With 3 videos in the series, each video focuses on top drills curated for Slalom, Giant Slalom, and Speed events.

By |2024-02-08T11:26:03-07:00February 8th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on How-To Train: Top Drills For Ski Racing

Ski Racing Star Aleksander Aamodt Kilde’s Horrific Crash and Road to Recovery

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde crashed hard in the Wengen Lauberhorn downhill on January 13. Now, the ski racing star opens up about the severe implications of his injuries. His current primary goal is to be able to walk again and live a normal life.

By |2024-02-08T11:12:46-07:00February 8th, 2024|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Ski Racing Star Aleksander Aamodt Kilde’s Horrific Crash and Road to Recovery

Mikaela Shiffrin Speaks: The Road to Comeback after Recent Injury

Despite her progress in rehabilitation, Shiffrin announced her decision not to compete in Andorra due to her knee injury. She reassured fans that while her recovery is progressing positively, patience remains crucial for her return to competitive skiing.

By |2024-02-08T09:55:10-07:00February 7th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Mikaela Shiffrin Speaks: The Road to Comeback after Recent Injury

Recap: The Slalom Showdown at the RMISA University of Denver Invitational

Recap: The RMISA Colorado-based Invitationals concluded yesterday at the Loveland Ski Area. The athletes fiercely competed in two days of slalom in the University of Denver (DU) Invitational.

By |2024-02-07T14:07:17-07:00February 7th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Recap: The Slalom Showdown at the RMISA University of Denver Invitational

FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships 2024: Swiss Dominated as USA’s Ryder Sarchett Wins GS Gold

Photo provide by the Stifel US Ski Team Portes du Soleil, France, Feb. 3, 2024

By |2024-02-08T09:56:37-07:00February 7th, 2024|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships 2024: Swiss Dominated as USA’s Ryder Sarchett Wins GS Gold

Forty Years Ago: Remembering US Alpine Skiing Success at the Sarajevo Winter Olympic Games

I have been a fan of alpine ski racing since watching Franz Klammer’s inspiring downhill

By |2024-02-08T09:57:49-07:00February 7th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Forty Years Ago: Remembering US Alpine Skiing Success at the Sarajevo Winter Olympic Games

2024 Women’s Downhill: Goggia’s Injury, Intense Battles, & North American Presence

Austria, Italy, and Switzerland dominate the women’s Nations Cup downhill standings, setting the stage for an intense battle between the three nations. However, North American teams strive to leave their mark amidst the European stronghold.

By |2024-02-08T07:59:06-07:00February 6th, 2024|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on 2024 Women’s Downhill: Goggia’s Injury, Intense Battles, & North American Presence

Recap: EISA 2024 Harvard Carnival at Burke Mountain

Recap: After an unexpected hiatus, the EISA season resumed on Saturday with the Harvard Carnival hosted by Burke Mountain. Men and women competed in giant slalom and slalom.

By |2024-02-05T18:28:43-07:00February 5th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Recap: EISA 2024 Harvard Carnival at Burke Mountain

Recap: RMISA University of Colorado Spencer James Nelson Memorial Invitational in Steamboat Springs

The Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association (RMISA) Teams competed in the RMISA Alpine Qualifier Event and the University of Colorado Invitational this past weekend. In Steamboat Springs, the Alpine racers fought for their spot on the leaderboard in two days of giant slalom and one day of slalom. 

By |2024-02-08T07:56:14-07:00February 5th, 2024|Tags: |Comments Off on Recap: RMISA University of Colorado Spencer James Nelson Memorial Invitational in Steamboat Springs

American Ryder Sarchett Clinches Gold at Junior World GS Championship in France

American ski racer Ryder Sarchett took home the men’s giant slalom gold medal and the Junior World GS Champion title. The competition was held on the Esserailloux race course at St. Jean d’Aulps resort, a challenging track that saw only 57 finishers out of a field of 152 entered. 

By |2024-02-06T09:52:11-07:00February 5th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on American Ryder Sarchett Clinches Gold at Junior World GS Championship in France

Recovering Strong: Inside the Women’s Team Rehab – Inspiring Comeback Stories from Stifel US Ski Team

If there was a soundtrack to this year’s World Cup, it might be Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust.” As the rash of injuries among ski racing’s high-profile athletes escalates, every major ski team is feeling the pain.

By |2024-02-03T13:27:32-07:00February 3rd, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Recovering Strong: Inside the Women’s Team Rehab – Inspiring Comeback Stories from Stifel US Ski Team

USA Delivers Strong Finishes at Junior Worlds, Led by “Improbable American” Stanley Buzek

e tech races of the 2024 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships started, with the world's fastest under-20 ski racers going head-to-head. The women competed in GS at St. Jean d'Aulps in the morning, and the men raced slalom under a pink sky at Morzine, two extraordinary resorts in France's Portes du Soleil region. 

By |2024-02-05T14:48:13-07:00February 2nd, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on USA Delivers Strong Finishes at Junior Worlds, Led by “Improbable American” Stanley Buzek

NYSEF Athletes Triumph at 61st Annual Hovey Memorial Race at Whiteface Mountain

Hosted by NYSEF, U10, U12, and U14 compete at the Hovey Memorial Ski Race. The event gathers young racers from across the Northeast to compete and the desire to win is a defining moment in any young racer’s career.

By |2024-02-01T17:25:11-07:00February 1st, 2024|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on NYSEF Athletes Triumph at 61st Annual Hovey Memorial Race at Whiteface Mountain

FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships: Four Races in One Day Make for Thrilling Action

Portes du Soleil, France, Jan. 31, 2024 — Today was a big day of racing at the 2024 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships in Portes du Soleil, France, a weeklong event that brings together the best under-21 ski racers in the world. In the morning, athletes raced men’s and women’s Super G events at the Linga venue in Châtel, marking a second day of speed events

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