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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From Latvia to the World Cup: Dženifera Ğērmane’s Remarkable Rise
From frozen Latvian fields to World Cup slalom start gates, Dženifera “Jenny” Ğērmane’s rise has been anything but easy. Shaped by family sacrifice, repeated injuries, and a leap of faith that saved her career, the 22-year-old Latvian is now a consistent World Cup point scorer—and quietly moving into the Olympic conversation.
Scheib controls Kronplatz GS as Shiffrin charges to fourth, Brignone returns
Julia Scheib delivered the fastest runs of the day to win the Kronplatz giant slalom. Mikaela Shiffrin charged to fourth, while Federica Brignone impressed in her return from injury.
Kronplatz Women’s GS First Run: Hector Leads as Brignone Returns
Sara Hector set the pace in the first run of the women’s World Cup giant slalom in Kronplatz, while Federica Brignone’s return energized the home crowd. With perfect conditions on the Erta, the opening run delivered clear separation at the top, detailed analysis of where time was gained and lost, and key USA and Canada qualifiers moving into the second run.
Ski Waxing Basics: TOKO Wax Tips, Temperature Guide & Application Advice
NCAA racer Abishai Corey shares ski waxing basics, including how to match TOKO wax to snow temperature, choose the right wax type, and layer waxes for speed.
Emma Aicher Wins Tarvisio Super G as Lindsey Vonn Returns to Podium
Emma Aicher mastered the fog in Tarvisio to claim Super G victory, while Lindsey Vonn returned to the podium, Keely Cashman delivered a breakthrough performance, and Sofia Goggia seized the red leader bib in a dramatic World Cup showdown.
McGrath Defends Wengen Slalom Title as Iten Charges and Kristoffersen Makes History
Atle Lie McGrath delivers again in Wengen, defending his slalom title as Matthias Iten thrills the crowd and Henrik Kristoffersen reaches a historic milestone.
