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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Crans-Montana Downhill Preview: First Test of the 2027 World Championship Track
Crans-Montana’s Nationale course makes its men’s World Cup downhill debut, offering racers their first test of the 2027 World Championship track. With high-speed gliding, technical sections, and multiple jumps, the course demands precision and power. Fresh off his World Championship gold, Switzerland’s Franjo Von Allmen leads a stacked field, with Marco Odermatt, James Crawford, and Ryan Cochran-Siegle among the top challengers. Can Switzerland maintain its downhill dominance, or will North American skiers shake up the podium?
Brignone Wins Sestriere GS, Robinson Second, Stjernesund Third
Federica Brignone dominated the Sestriere giant slalom, building speed with each sector to take a commanding victory on home snow. Alice Robinson skied with power and determination but finished 0.40 seconds back in second, while Norway’s Louise Stjernesund secured third, earning her third career World Cup podium. With another GS race set for tomorrow on the same slope, the battle for the top step is far from over.
Robinson Leads Sestriere GS; Shiffrin Eyes Second Run Comeback
With just 0.19 seconds separating Alice Robinson and Federica Brignone, the second run promises a fierce battle for victory. Paula Moltzan is in podium contention, while Sara Hector and a deep field of challengers look to make a push. Mikaela Shiffrin, starting early, has a chance to set the pace, and North Americans Britt Richardson, Nina O’Brien, and AJ Hurt aim to climb the standings. With fast conditions and a tight leaderboard, the afternoon finale is set for an exciting showdown in Sestriere.
Celebrating a Year to Go: Incredible Hospitality, Equality, and Thrilling Alpine Ski Events Await at Milano Cortina 2026
We are firing up the countdown with less than one year to go until the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. With less than a year until the Opening Ceremony, athletes will have their ambitions set on competing on the most prestigious stage in sport. Alpine racers express excitement, most gender-equal games in history, and a look into making Milano Cortina 2026 easy to navigate and watch with OnLocation.
Guaranteed Early Season Training: Liski’s New Initiative for North American Ski Racing
LISKI introduces cutting-edge innovation and sustainability to North American ski racing through its Snow Secure snow storage system.
Breaking a 75-Year Drought: Meillard Claims Gold, While McGrath and Strasser Achieve their First Medals
Loïc Meillard achieves first gold in 75 years for Switzerland in the final race of the World Championships. McGrath and Strasser achieve their first medals.
