The 2021 Winter Gear Guide
What Is The Ski Racing Media Gear Guide?
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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Aksel Lindenmeyr Earns Stifel U.S. Ski Team Spot After Breakthrough Season
Raised skiing the steep terrain of Crested Butte and inspired by Olympian mother Wendy Fischer, Aksel Lindenmeyr earned a Stifel U.S. Ski Team nomination after a breakthrough season that included strong NorAm results and a World Junior Championships medal.
Alessio Miggiano Breaks Through as Swiss Speed Threat Ahead of Home Worlds
After a breakout World Cup season, Swiss speed talent Alessio Miggiano is pushing toward the 2027 home World Championships in Crans-Montana.
Christof Innerhofer joins HEAD ahead of the 2027 World Cup season
Christof Innerhofer will race on HEAD equipment next season after ending a long partnership with Rossignol. The Italian veteran, Olympic medalist and former world champion still believes he can compete near the front of the World Cup speed field at age 41.
HEAD Listens: Inside a Women-Led Feedback Summit Shaping the Future of Skiing
HEAD is reshaping how ski products are developed by putting women’s voices at the center of the conversation. At a recent women-focused summit at Big White, B.C., the brand brought together influential figures from across the North American ski industry to test prototype skis, discuss representation, and provide candid feedback on everything from product design to marketing language. The event highlighted the importance of inclusion, authentic storytelling, and community in shaping the future of skiing.
Test, Tune, Repeat: Where to Demo 2026–27 Race Gear This Summer
Major race brands including HEAD, Stöckli, Nordica, and Atomic are expanding 2026–27 ski testing opportunities this summer at Mt. Hood and Ski Club Vail, giving junior racers access to next season’s latest race equipment before winter begins.
New Borgen Family Alpine Director Sasha Rearick aims to connect U.S. alpine skiing
Sasha Rearick steps into the Borgen Family Alpine Director role with a broad challenge: strengthen the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, improve athlete pathways and connect American alpine skiing from grassroots development to the World Cup.
