Base burn shows up fast in cold winter snow — especially underfoot. TOKO Wax Room contributor and independent World Cup skier Jimmy Krupka explains how wax cycling, daily care, and ski-room habits keep bases fast and healthy all season.
Under clear skies on the Stelvio, the Olympic men’s downhill delivered speed, courage, and emotion from top to bottom. Switzerland’s Franjo von Allmen captured gold in a career-defining run, while Italy rose on home snow and a new generation seized the Olympic moment in Bormio.
The complete men’s Olympic downhill start list from Bormio, Italy, plus the daily program and how and when to watch the race on the Stelvio.
SYNC Performance has opened applications for its new Junior Scholarship, recognizing U14 and under ski racers across North America who bring passion, dedication, and positivity to the sport. The selected athlete will receive a full junior race kit, SYNC apparel, and a one-on-one virtual mentorship with an elite SYNC Athlete Ambassador.
Sam Maes has never taken the easy line. In Twice the Fight, the Belgian Olympian opens the door to life outside the traditional federation system, revealing the discipline, belief, and daily commitment required to compete independently on the World Cup circuit. The short film offers a rare, honest look at what it truly takes to chase podiums without the backing of a major national program.
Salomon is officially returning to competitive alpine racing in North America with the launch of EQUIPE, a head-to-toe race initiative built on performance, heritage, and community. Backed by early World Cup success and a full race-system offering, EQUIPE marks a renewed commitment to athletes from the highest level to junior racing.
The U.S. women’s speed skiers know Cortina better than almost any Olympic venue. From the Dolomites to the Olympia delle Tofane, here’s why this course brings confidence — and danger.
Lindsey Vonn confirmed she ruptured her ACL in a recent World Cup crash but still plans to race the Olympic downhill at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, refusing to walk away from what could be her final Olympic start.
TOKO Wax Room: Annika Hunt shares her speed ski maintenance routine—wax cycling, hot scraping, and smart edge care that keep super-G and downhill skis fast season after season.
Franjo von Allmen thrilled the home crowd with a dominant downhill victory on the legendary Nationale piste in Crans-Montana, edging Dominik Paris and Ryan Cochran-Siegle in a full-throttle final race before the Olympic Games. With momentum building across the Swiss, Italian, and North American teams, the men now turn their focus to Bormio as Olympic downhill training begins.
The men’s World Cup downhill in Crans-Montana is the final race before the Olympic Games and the last look at the 2027 World Championship track. Here’s the full start list, standings, podium history, and how to watch.
Malorie Blanc thrilled the Swiss crowd with a breakthrough Super-G victory in Crans-Montana, while Breezy Johnson delivered a massive first career Super-G podium for the Stifel U.S. Ski Team.
The women’s Super-G heads to Crans-Montana with the official start list released and Lindsey Vonn included after her downhill crash, a major storyline on the 2027 World Championship venue.
Lindsey Vonn was injured in a violent crash as the women’s World Cup downhill in Crans-Montana was canceled after multiple early accidents and worsening visibility.
The women’s World Cup downhill heads to Crans-Montana with Lindsey Vonn leading the standings. Start list, bibs, WCSL order, podium recap, and how to watch.
Oakley’s AURA Collection debuts at the height of winter sports season, delivering a bold color-shift design across eyewear, helmets and apparel inspired by the raw intensity and unseen grind of elite athletes.
Henrik Kristoffersen claimed an emotional victory in the Schladming night slalom as the Planai delivered chaos, DNFs, and rare breakthroughs for the U.S. men.
Atle Lie McGrath leads the Schladming Night Slalom after a brilliant first run on the Planai, as polished, warming ice reshapes the race. With the podium fight wide open, a USA breakthrough and high-bib surprises headline a dramatic night under the lights.
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen sets the pace under the lights in Schladming as hard ice, DNFs, and standout high-bib performances shape a dramatic men’s GS first run.
Manuel Feller delivered an emotional World Cup slalom victory in Kitzbühel, ending Austria’s 21-race drought and its first men’s slalom win here since 2017.
Loïc Meillard set the pace in the Kitzbühel men’s slalom first run, with six skiers packed inside half a second on the Ganslern and a wide-open podium fight heading into the second run.
Sara Hector delivered a composed and commanding performance to claim victory in the women’s Giant Slalom in Špindlerův Mlýn, holding her first-run lead with a strong second run. With three Americans finishing inside the top five and momentum building toward Cortina, the race showcased both elite precision and the growing depth of women’s Giant Slalom heading into the Olympic Games.
Giovanni Franzoni claims his first World Cup downhill victory on the Streif in Kitzbühel as Marco Odermatt reaches a historic 100th career podium.
Sara Hector holds a narrow lead after Run One of the Women’s Giant Slalom in Špindlerův Mlýn, with Camille Rast and Julia Scheib close behind. Strong performances from Mikaela Shiffrin and Paula Moltzan highlight a competitive opening run as the podium remains wide open heading into Run Two.
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