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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Women’s World Cup Super-G Preview: La Thuile Title Showdown
The Women's World Cup Super-G races in La Thuile are pivotal for the season title fight and World Cup Finals qualification. With only two regular-season races left, Lara Gut-Behrami leads the standings, but Italy’s Federica Brignone and Sofia Goggia are in pursuit. Rising star Lauren Macuga looks to continue her breakout season, while skiers on the bubble fight for their Finals spots. La Thuile’s steep course promises high-stakes action as the world’s best speed skiers push for glory.
Find Joy on March 13 When 25/26 Ikon Pass Goes On Sale With New Benefits, Discounts, Expanded Access, and Skiing and Riding at 60+ Global Destinations
On Thursday, March 13, 2025, skiers and riders can find their joy at over 60 global destinations across the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, when Ikon Pass goes on sale for the 25/26 winter season.
Truppe Wins First World Cup, Austria 1-2 in Åre Slalom, Shiffrin Third
Austria dominated the final regular-season slalom in Åre, with Katharina Truppe securing her first-ever World Cup victory and teammate Katharina Liensberger finishing second in a statement performance. Mikaela Shiffrin rounded out the podium in third, while Paula Moltzan placed sixth, giving the Stifel U.S. Ski Team two top-six finishes. With the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley up next, the stage is set for an intense battle for the season title.
Kvitfjell Finale: Paris Clinches Sixth Win on the Track; Crawford Earns Runner-Up Spot, Hrobat First Super-G Podium
The last race in Kvitfjell: Dominik Paris clinches sixth win on the track, Crawford earns runner-up spot, Hrobat achieves first super-G podium. Eight other North Americans in top 30.
Mikaela Shiffrin Leads After First Run in Åre
Mikaela Shiffrin delivered a dominant performance in the first run of the World Cup slalom in Åre, Sweden, posting a leading time of 51.27 seconds. Germany's Lena Dürr followed closely, trailing by 0.43 seconds, while Sweden's Sara Hector delighted the home crowd by securing third place, just 0.48 seconds behind Shiffrin. This strong showing positions Shiffrin favorably as she aims for her seventh slalom victory at this Swedish resort.
Kvitfjell Super-G Preview: Final Regular-Season Showdown – Key Contenders
The Kvitfjell Super-G: Final Regular-Season Showdown brings high stakes as skiers battle for podium positions and World Cup Finals qualification. With Marco Odermatt already securing the title, the fight for second and third remains fierce, while athletes on the bubble must deliver clutch performances to keep their season alive.
