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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Rising Star Emma Aicher Steals the Spotlight in St. Moritz Downhill
Lindsey Vonn returned to the podium in St. Moritz, finishing second in the women’s World Cup downhill, while Germany’s Emma Aicher stole the spotlight with a breakout performance. The U.S. team showed depth and momentum, and with key names absent, tomorrow’s Super-G promises more high-speed excitement.
Val d’Isère Men’s GS First Run: Brennsteiner Leads Tight Field
Stefan Brennsteiner leads a tightly packed men’s giant slalom after the first run in Val d’Isère, with seven skiers within a second and strong late-bib performances on the demanding Bellevarde.
Saturday: St. Moritz Women’s Downhill No. 2 Start List and Program
Saturday brings the second women’s World Cup downhill of the season in St. Moritz. After Lindsey Vonn’s historic win in Friday’s opener, season standings, bib order, and North American depth shape the story heading into Downhill No. 2.
Lindsey Vonn Makes History, Wins World Cup Downhill at 41
Lindsey Vonn opened the 2026 Olympic World Cup season with a historic downhill victory in St. Moritz, delivering a dominant performance that rewrote the record books and showcased the depth of the U.S. women’s speed team.
Lindsey Vonn Takes Dominant Victory in St. Moritz
Lindsey Vonn World Cup Victory 83 / GEPA pictures What
SHRED. introduces 2ND SKIN™ Back Protector Lite to make back protection a no brainer
SHRED. introduces the 2ND SKIN™ Back Protector Lite line, combining ultra-light, ultra-thin design with EN 1621-2 Level 1 certification. Designed for comfort and everyday use, it encourages skiers and riders to wear certified back protection without bulk.
