The 2021 Winter Gear Guide
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This is the place where we help serious athletes discover the best gear from top brands across the ski world. Our goal is to connect you with the stuff that will make you the fastest, strongest, most stylish ski racer out there. This year, we worked closely with our favorite brands to uncover the best and provide you with exclusive access and insight on what to look out for this season.
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Audrey Crowley: Chasing Speed, Podiums, and the Next Big Stage
At just 19, Audrey Crowley is emerging as one of the most exciting young athletes in Para Alpine skiing. The Eagle, Colorado native has already earned multiple World Cup podiums and a World Championships bronze medal while balancing competition in both para and able-bodied racing. With the Milan Cortina Paralympic Winter Games on the horizon and a new chapter ahead at the University of Denver, Crowley’s rise on the international stage is only just beginning.
Full Circle: Lauren Samuels and Salomon’s Return to North American Racing
Salomon is returning to North American alpine racing with a grassroots strategy focused on athlete development, product evolution, and rebuilding trust within the racing community. Former racer Lauren Samuels is leading the effort, bringing the brand back to the start gate with a long-term vision rooted in youth programs and coach relationships.
Shiffrin Leads 12-Athlete Stifel U.S. Ski Team Squad to World Cup Finals as Crystal Globe Races Tighten
Twelve Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes head to the 2026 World Cup Finals in Lillehammer as Shiffrin, Aicher and McGrath lead the Crystal Globe races.
Ikon Pass Launches 2026/27 Sales With U.S. Ski & Snowboard Partnership
Ikon Pass has launched sales for the 2026/27 season with a new partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, offering a discount on Ikon Session Passes and exclusive fan access to athletes, events, and a World Cup sweepstakes experience at Deer Valley in 2027.
Mikaela Shiffrin wins 72nd World Cup slalom in Åre, extends overall lead over Emma AicherÅre slalom
Mikaela Shiffrin wins the women’s World Cup slalom in Åre for her 72nd career slalom victory and strengthens her lead over Emma Aicher in the overall race.
Courchevel Super-G Cancelled, Marco Odermatt Clinches Fourth Straight Globe
Marco Odermatt secured his fourth consecutive super-G crystal globe after both scheduled races in Courchevel were cancelled due to unsafe conditions. With an insurmountable points lead and only one race remaining, the Swiss star adds another title to his dominant 2024-25 World Cup season.
