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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Marco Odermatt Dominates Chaotic Crans-Montana Super-G for Swiss 1-2 Finish
Marco Odermatt conquered a chaotic Crans-Montana Super-G, seizing victory after many lead changes in a race that stayed fast from start to finish. Alexis Monney secured second for a Swiss 1-2, while Dominik Paris took third. With a 181-point lead in the super G standings, Odermatt is closing in on the globe—but the battle isn’t over yet. Read the full story for all the twists and turns.
Mikaela Shiffrin Holds Lead After First Run of Sestriere Slalom, Targeting Historic 100th Victory
Mikaela Shiffrin leads after the first slalom run in the Sestriere World Cup. She eyes her 100th victory. Zrinka Ljutić trails closely, +0.09 and Katharina Liensberger in 3rd.
Crans-Montana Super-G Preview: World Cup Battle on 2027 Championship Slope
The Crans-Montana super G is a pivotal race in the 2024-25 World Cup season, offering skiers a chance to battle for critical points on the future 2027 World Championship slope. With only two super G races left before the Finals in Sun Valley, every result matters—whether it’s Marco Odermatt strengthening his grip on the title, challengers pushing to close the gap, or athletes on the bubble fighting for a top-25 ranking to secure their Finals invitation. Expect aggressive skiing, high-speed gliding, and big-air jumps as racers take on the demanding Nationale course in a high-stakes showdown.
Electric Home Atmosphere Fuels Brignone’s Success at Sestriere, Marking Her Best Season Yet
Federica Brignone wins back-to-back in the Sestriere World Cup giant slaloms. Lara Gut-Behrami takes 2nd and Alice Robinson in 3rd.
Swiss Sweep in Crans-Montana: Von Allmen Claims First World Cup Downhill Win
Switzerland delivered a statement performance in Crans-Montana, sweeping the podium and further cementing its dominance in downhill skiing. Franjo Von Allmen, the newly crowned World Champion, claimed his first career World Cup downhill victory, holding off Marco Odermatt, who charged late but settled for second. Alexis Monney completed the perfect Swiss 1-2-3, as thousands of home fans waved their flags in celebration. Vincent Kriechmayr led the non-Swiss skiers in fourth, while James Crawford finished sixth as the top North American. With just two more downhills in Kvitfjell before the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, the battle for season-long standings remains intense—though after today, the Swiss now own the top three spots in the rankings.
MARKER Bindings Dominate the Current World Cup and Help Athletes Across the Field Achieve Outstanding Success
MARKER bindings, with its innovation, technical sophistication, and performance, are making their mark in the first half of the 2024/25 Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season helping numerous top athletes secure podium positions.
