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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Your Guide to Diston Cut-Resistant Protection: The 6 Questions Everyone’s Asking!
Diston creates new developments in the cut-resistant apparel industry, so they are frequently asked questions about their cut-resistant garments, the requirements, new developments, and more. In this article, Diston answers some of the most asked questions.
Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals: Speed Events Schedule & How to Watch
The 2025 World Cup Finals in Sun Valley bring the season’s top speed skiers to the slopes for the men’s and women’s downhill on Saturday, March 22, followed by the Super-G on Sunday, March 23. With title contenders set, North American athletes look to make an impact, including podium finishers Breezy Johnson, James Crawford, Lauren Macuga, Ryan Cochran-Siegle, and Jared Goldberg. Live coverage is available on NBC, Peacock, and OutsideTV in the U.S., with CBC Sports airing the action in Canada.
2025 Toyota U.S. Alpine National Championships Presented by Stifel – to Showcase Elite Talent in Vail, Colorado
Mark your calendars! The U.S. Alpine National Championships will be hosted in Vail, CO, for the first time, from March 29th to April 1st. Learn more about the event and highlights.
Meillard Wins Again in Hafjell as McGrath Leads Norwegian Slalom Surge
Loïc Meillard clinched back-to-back wins in Hafjell, edging out Atle Lie McGrath in a thrilling World Cup slalom finale. Norway dominated with McGrath, Timon Haugan, and Henrik Kristoffersen battling for the podium and to maintain the lead in the season's standings, while Lucas Pinheiro Braathen impressed for Brazil. With the regular season now complete, all eyes turn to the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley.
Meillard Leads in Hafjell Slalom as Regular Season Finale Unfolds
Loïc Meillard leads the final slalom of the World Cup regular season in Hafjell after a dominant first run. With Lucas Pinheiro Braathen and Fabio Gstrein close behind, the battle for the podium is set to intensify. Seven high-bib skiers broke into the top 30, while North Americans Ben Ritchie and Jett Seymour secured second runs. With season rankings and World Cup Finals spots on the line, the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion.
Final Regular-Season Slalom: Who’s Racing in Hafjell and What’s at Stake?
The Hafjell Men’s World Cup Slalom on Sunday, March 16 marks the final regular-season race before the World Cup Finals, with crucial points on the line for both the season title race and top-25 qualification. Henrik Kristoffersen leads the standings, but Clément Noël, Loïc Meillard, Timon Haugan, and Atle Lie McGrath still have a mathematical shot at the crystal globe. For North Americans, Benjamin Ritchie has secured his first Finals appearance, while Jett Seymour needs a career-best result and a lot of luck to qualify. With Hafjell’s challenging Olympia-Løypa slope and the unpredictability of slalom, expect high drama, crashes, and shakeups in this final pre-Finals showdown.
