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Alpine Ontario Alpin Women in Coaching Initiative: Empowerment, Strengthening Skills and Driving Equality

This weekend, February 24th through the 27th, the Alpine Ontario Alpin (AOA) team is hosting a Women in Coaching Initiative that aims to empower and advance female coaches in Ontario, Canada. Get more information on what is being taught, striving to build equality in sport and the attempt to expand.

By |2024-02-28T16:08:52-07:00February 21st, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Alpine Ontario Alpin Women in Coaching Initiative: Empowerment, Strengthening Skills and Driving Equality

Stifel Partnership Broadens: Loppet Cup Brings World Cup Excitement Stateside

The Stifel Financial Corp (NYSE: SF) became the official Team Naming Partner in 2023 for all ski teams under the US Ski and Snowboard Brand. This partnership aissted in expanding cross country World Cups back to the United States for the Loppet Cup.

By |2024-02-28T16:26:56-07:00February 16th, 2024|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Stifel Partnership Broadens: Loppet Cup Brings World Cup Excitement Stateside

Mikaela Shiffrin’s Road to Recovery: Latest Updates and Hope for Ski Racing Fans

Since Mikaela Shiffrin's fall in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, on January 26th while racing downhill, injuries have sidelined the superstar, but she is on the path to recovery. Here are the updates on her recovery journey.

By |2024-02-16T10:23:52-07:00February 15th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Mikaela Shiffrin’s Road to Recovery: Latest Updates and Hope for Ski Racing Fans

Lara Gut-Behrami takes the overall lead in the World Cup

There's no holding back Lara Gut-Behrami! Following her victory in the Giant Slalom on Saturday, the Swiss athlete leaves Soldeu in Andorra as the World Cup overall leader. It is the 43rd World Cup victory for the 32-year-old and her ninth in this discipline. AJ Hurt finishes third to win her second podium in the World Cup. Anna Swenn-Larsson celebrates her second World Cup victory in the Slalom in Soldeu on Sunday.

By |2024-02-16T10:24:09-07:00February 14th, 2024|Comments Off on Lara Gut-Behrami takes the overall lead in the World Cup

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.

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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

Continued Conflict: No Comeback for Aamodt Kilde Without Norwegian Ski Federation Changes

The rehabilitation process after his terrible Wengen downhill crash is not the only topic on Aleksander Aamodt Kilde’s mind. The injured ski racing giant speaks out officially about his distrust in the top leadership of the Norwegian Ski Federation. Without changes, he will not return to ski racing.

By |2024-02-16T10:34:52-07:00February 12th, 2024|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Continued Conflict: No Comeback for Aamodt Kilde Without Norwegian Ski Federation Changes

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

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

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.

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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

Empower Winter Sports Dreams: Join WCDF/ARCO America Tour Online Auction Now!

The World Cup Dreams Foundation (WCDF) proudly announces the ARCO online silent auction in conjunction with the Palisades Tahoe and Aspen World Cups. This unique initiative is spearheaded by World Cup racer River Radamus, who aims to raise crucial funds to support rising U16 athletes who demonstrate potential and financial need by leveraging his passion and path to the World Cup to inspire the next generation.

By |2024-02-08T07:56:08-07:00February 6th, 2024|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Empower Winter Sports Dreams: Join WCDF/ARCO America Tour Online Auction Now!

Odermatt Leads Intense Battle for Downhill Title & World Cup Finals Qualification

Cyprien Sarrazin, Marco Odermatt, Dominik Paris: GEPA Photos The excitement in the alpine skiing world

By |2024-02-08T07:54:49-07:00February 6th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Odermatt Leads Intense Battle for Downhill Title & World Cup Finals Qualification

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

Sofia Goggia’s Injury Shakes Skiing World: Another Superstar Falls in a Season of Injuries

Itay's Sofia Goggia, the dominant force in the Downhill World Cup, encountered a difficult setback during a routine training session. In a challenging twist of fate, Goggia's quest for another season title was abruptly halted when she collided with a gate while training for the upcoming giant slalom event in Andorra

By |2024-02-05T16:26:58-07:00February 5th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Sofia Goggia’s Injury Shakes Skiing World: Another Superstar Falls in a Season of Injuries

American Downhiller Podcast with Kilde: His Injury, the Kvitfjell Course and Developing into a Speed Skier

The American Downhillers caught up with Norwegian speed demon Aleksander Aamodt Kilde in a hospital in Innsbruck for this week’s podcast ahead of Kilde’s home downhill in Kvitfjell.

By |2024-02-05T08:58:02-07:00February 5th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on American Downhiller Podcast with Kilde: His Injury, the Kvitfjell Course and Developing into a Speed Skier

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