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 in Kvitfjell: What to Know
The Women’s World Cup super G in Kvitfjell is set for March 2, with top contenders battling for crucial points in the season standings. Lara Gut-Behrami leads the discipline, but Federica Brignone, Sofia Goggia, and World Championship medalists Stephanie Venier, Kajsa Vickhoff Lie, and Lauren Macuga are all in the mix. Lindsey Vonn returns to Kvitfjell for her first career World Cup super G at the venue, while strong North American and international fields add to the excitement.
Kristoffersen Wins Kranjska Gora GS, Odermatt Third
Henrik Kristoffersen clinched victory in the Kranjska Gora GS, securing his first World Cup giant slalom win since 2022. Lucas Pinheiro Braathen finished second, earning his second GS podium of the season, while Marco Odermatt settled for third. Catch the full race recap and results!
Rising Stars Triumph in Kvitfjell Downhill: Aicher Edges Out Macuga for First Win
A close second day of downhill in Kvitfjell, Norway. Emma Aicher merely edges out Lauren Macuga by -0.03 for her first World Cup victory. Macuga achieves first downhill World Cup podium and Cornelia Hütter rounds out the podium.
Kristoffersen Leads Kranjska Gora GS – Podium Fight Wide Open
Henrik Kristoffersen holds a narrow lead after the first run of the Kranjska Gora Men’s World Cup Giant Slalom, with Marco Odermatt and Joan Verdu in close pursuit. With the top ten separated by just over a second and late starters shaking up the standings, the second run promises an intense showdown. Follow live updates as the race for the podium reaches its thrilling conclusion.
La Thuile Downhill: Preview
The second World Cup downhill in Kvitfjell promises another fierce battle as Cornelia Hütter looks to secure back-to-back victories. Breezy Johnson, fresh off her first World Cup podium since 2021, aims to carry momentum into another top finish. Emma Aicher, who claimed her first career podium on Friday, will fight to prove she belongs among the best. With only two regular-season downhills left, every point is crucial in the race for the season title and World Cup Finals qualification.
Kranjska Gora Giant Slalom Preview: Course, Standings & Key Contenders
With just two GS races left before the World Cup Finals, Kranjska Gora presents a crucial test for the world’s best. Marco Odermatt leads the standings, but Alexander Steen Olsen and Henrik Kristoffersen remain within reach. River Radamus carries U.S. hopes, while Erik Read leads a Canadian squad eager for points. The steep and technical Podkoren 3 course will challenge skiers with its unpredictable terrain and shifting conditions, making this a must-watch event in the race for the Crystal Globe.
