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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Alta Badia slalom first run: Noël leads as Gran Risa tightens
Clément Noël leads a compressed men’s World Cup slalom field after the first run in Alta Badia, with the top 30 separated by just 1.77 seconds. Thirteen skiers remain within a second of the lead, setting up a dramatic second run on Gran Risa before the Christmas break.
Schwarz and Austria Shine on Gran Risa
Marco Schwarz claimed victory at Alta Badia’s Gran Risa giant slalom, with Lucas Braathen and Stefan Brennsteiner completing the podium. The race highlighted precision, composure, and tactical skiing, while Fabian Gratz’s impressive climb and North American efforts added excitement to a challenging second run.
Sofia Goggia wins Val d’Isère super-G as Lindsey Vonn returns to super-G podium
Sofia Goggia claimed her eighth World Cup super-G victory in Val d’Isère as Lindsey Vonn returned to the podium in third. Alice Robinson finished second and retained the season discipline lead.
Women’s World Cup super-G start list & Program— Val d’Isère
The women’s World Cup super-G moves to Val d’Isère as the Olympic season pressure continues to build. See the full start list, USA and Canadian rosters, and when and how to watch one of speed skiing’s key early tests.
Von Allmen wins Saslong downhill as Swiss go 1–2, Italy on podium
Franjo von Allmen edged Marco Odermatt to win the Saslong Classic downhill as Switzerland swept the top two spots again and Italy earned its third podium in three days on home snow.
Cornelia Huetter Masters Val d’Isère Downhill
Cornelia Huetter of Austria dominated the Val d’Isère downhill, taking the win with a near two-second advantage. Kira Weidle Winkelmann and Lindsey Vonn completed the podium while North Americans showed depth with strong top 30 performances, including Breezy Johnson in seventh and Valérie Grenier 23rd.
