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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Men’s World Cup Finals Downhill Start List & How to Watch – Kvitfjell 2026
Full men’s World Cup Finals downhill start list from Kvitfjell plus how to watch, top contenders, and race analysis.
Women’s Downhill World Cup Finals Start List: Who Wins the Crystal Globe in Kvitfjell?
Four skiers can still win the downhill crystal globe. Here’s the Kvitfjell Finals start order—plus how and when to watch the race that will decide the title.
Andrew Kurka: A Legacy of Grit, Fearlessness, and Evolution
Three Paralympic Games and a gold medal later, Andrew Kurka has become one of the most fearless athletes in para alpine skiing. Raised on a remote Alaskan homestead, Kurka built a career defined by grit, resilience, and relentless work ethic. From charging lines others would not attempt to inspiring the next generation of athletes, his journey reflects a legacy built on perseverance and purpose both on and off the slopes.
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.
