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 Super-G Livigno Start List & How to Watch
Livigno hosts its first-ever men’s Alpine World Cup race as the super-G returns at a critical point in the Olympic season. Four of the top five athletes in the current super-G standings are entered, with full start lists, bib numbers, and viewing details set for Saturday’s race.
Dialing In Base Bevels Before and During the Season / A TOKO Athlete’s Guide
Early-season and in-season ski setups are often flatter than expected. TOKO athlete and Team GB racer Matteo Padoan explains how to check, adjust, and maintain base bevels for better feel and consistency on snow.
World Cup Downhill Standings at the Holiday Break | Road to Cortina d’Ampezzo & Bormio
With the holiday break underway, the World Cup downhill standings are already taking shape in an Olympic season. Preseason injuries, Swiss dominance, and a front-loaded schedule are defining the women’s and men’s races as the road to Cortina d’Ampezzo and Bormio begins to narrow.
Lie McGrath wins Alta Badia slalom after eight lead changes
Atle Lie McGrath pushed the second run to the limit to win a wildly dramatic Alta Badia slalom on Gran Risa, where eight lead changes reshaped the race and Clément Noël settled for second.
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.
