After delaying the FIS snow control and hoping for a weather miracle to save the race, it did not happen. The continuing European climate challenges have caused the cancelation of the 2022 edition of the Lech-Zürs World Cup Parallel GS races. 

This decision means the women have experienced four cancelations in a row—Sölden due to a storm and Zermatt-Cervinia and Lech-Zürs due to warm weather and lack of snow. The women will now hope to begin their season with two Slaloms in Levi, Finland. The races are scheduled on the 19th and 20th of November. 

Fortunately, the men started their season as scheduled in Sölden. However, they have experienced three consecutive cancelations since the spectacular beginning. 

The men are scheduled to resume racing with one downhill and two Super-Gs in Lake Louise, Canada. The Canadian series is scheduled for the 25th-27th of November. 

USA athletes who were scheduled to compete in Lech-Zürs

US Women

• Paula Moltzan, Stifel US Alpine Team, Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, Rossignol, Look
• Nina O’Brien, Stifel US Alpine Team, Burke Mountain Academy, Rossignol, Look
• AJ Hurt, Stifel US Alpine Team, Team Palisades Tahoe, HEAD
• Allie Resnick, Stifel US Alpine Team, Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, Fischer

US Men

• River Radamus, Stifel US Alpine Team, Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, Rossignol, Look, Swix and ASP
• Tommy Ford, Stifel US Alpine Team, Mt Bachelor Ski Education Foundation, HEAD
• Patrick Kenny, Global Racing, Burke Mountain Academy, Völkl, Dalbello, Marker, Toko

While Colorado is providing excellent training, Europe continues to suffer climate challenges. It is hoped this isn’t a preview of the winter to come.