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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The Legendary Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm Downhill: What to Know and Who to Watch
The legendary Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm Downhill is more than just a race—it's the ultimate test of courage, skill, and resilience in alpine skiing. From the adrenaline-fueled Mausefalle jump to the treacherous Hausberg Traverse and the lightning-fast Zielsprung finish, every section of the Streif demands perfection. While Swiss racers have dominated this season, North American stars like Ryan Cochran-Siegle, Cameron Alexander, Bryce Bennett, and James Crawford are ready to battle for glory. Dive into the full article to discover the stories, contenders, and drama surrounding the most iconic race in ski racing history.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen Women’s Downhill: Vonn Returns to Iconic Kandahar Course
The Women’s World Cup downhill returns to Garmisch-Partenkirchen on January 25, 2025, reviving the iconic Kandahar course after last year’s cancellation. With its steep drops and icy turns, the track promises drama as top contenders, including Italy’s Federica Brignone and Sofia Goggia, vie for critical points in the downhill standings. Adding to the excitement, five-time Garmisch winner Lindsey Vonn is back, aiming to recapture her dominance on one of the sport’s most challenging venues. Don’t miss the action as the world’s best skiers battle for glory in this pivotal race.
Ski Austria, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Announce Strategic Partnership
U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Ski Austria, two of the world’s most renowned and successful national ski and snowboard associations, announced a partnership around sports, marketing, and commercial opportunities designed to leverage the unique expertise and resources of both organizations to achieve shared goals.
Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm Super-G: World Championship Spots and Season Title at Stake
Dive into the Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm Super-G, packed with exciting details about the legendary course, key racers, and the intense fight for World Championship spots and season points!
Lindsey Vonn and American Downhillers Reflect on Cortina Olympic Course
Lindsey Vonn and her fellow American downhillers found plenty to appreciate about Cortina d’Ampezzo’s iconic Olympia delle Tofane course, which will host the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. While Jackie Wiles led the U.S. team with a strong seventh-place finish in the downhill, Vonn continued her remarkable comeback, finding positives despite two crashes. The athletes praised the course’s flow and challenge, describing it as a perfect stage for Olympic glory, with Bella Wright calling it 'our Kitzbühel' for the excitement it promises in February.
Mikaela Shiffrin Announces Her Comeback in Courchevel on the 30th
This morning, Shiffrin announced her return to the World Cup stage on Instagram, with her participation in the slalom race in Courchevel on January 30th.
