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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SYNC and Stef Flekenstein Team Up to Create How-To-Train Video Series
SYNC Performance and Independent Athlete Stef Fleckenstein kick off the How-To-Train Summer Series with 10 explosive exercises every ski racer should have in their dryland routine.
Apply to Be a SYNC Athlete Ambassador
This season, SYNC Performance created the SYNC Athlete Ambassadors program designed to support elite-level ski racers. Click to learn more and apply!
Elevate Your Ski Trip:The Luxury Chalet Company’s Role in Enriching Alpine Ski Experiences
The Luxury Chalet Company was born from a deep-rooted love of alpine skiing and living. They provide ski accommodations in Switzerland, France, Austria, and Italy and meet the demand for tailored accommodations in the ski racing industry. Learn more!
Britain’s Best Alpine Skier Dave Ryding to Retire After 2026 Olympics
Britain’s most successful alpine skier, Dave Ryding, has announced that the 2025–26 season will be his last. The 38-year-old slalom star plans to retire after his fifth Olympic appearance, aiming to end his career with a historic podium and a new personal best at the Games.
Patrick Kenney’s Unconventional Ascent to the World Cup: A Story of Grit and Belief
Patrick Kenney’s rise to the World Cup wasn’t linear—but it was relentless. From being cut by the U.S. Ski Team to racing independently in Europe, earning All-American honors at the University of New Hampshire, and building a support network from scratch, Kenney’s journey is a story of grit, gratitude, and belief. Now back on the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, he’s more prepared than ever—and ready for the Olympic season ahead.
Katharina Huber Leaves Fischer, Joins Völkl Ahead of 2025–26 Season
Austrian slalom skier Katharina Huber has signed with Völkl/Marker ahead of the 2025–26 season, becoming the fifth athlete to leave Fischer this spring. A consistent World Cup Finals qualifier, Huber continues to build on a strong slalom career that includes 10 top-10 finishes.
