The gear testing season has arrived, with alpine ski racing brands gearing up to be available at various off-season training locations. 

This presents athletes of all ages with a valuable chance to try out new equipment.  Also, gear testing is essential for getting acquainted with gear, exploring alternative options, and discovering innovative products for the upcoming season. 

These brands are committed to equipping athletes with top-notch gear to enhance their performance and increase their chances of success.

Which brand do you want to test?

Atomic 

Following a record-setting season on the world stage, Atomic is charging into summer with championship energy, brand new Redster race product, and a summer test program designed to bring World Cup race performance to the next generation of skiers. 

Leading the 25/26 testing assortment is the new Redster G9 Revoshock S, equipped with the latest generation of Revoshock technology, which absorbs vibration to deliver unmatched stability and precision at any speed. For slalom enthusiasts, the Redster S9 Revoshock S features race-winning tech in a more agile package, delivering quick exactness through the shortest, sharpest slalom turns. And the new versatile Redster TX boot bridges the gap between high-powered race boot and comfort with its consistent 130 flex and increased forefoot space. 

Test Atomic at the Following Locations: 

Copper Mountain, Colorado : May 7th – May 14th 2025 @ Atomic Showroom at Copper Mountain, Colorado. 

Mt. Hood, Oregon: June 10th – June 30th 2025 @Mount Hood Alpine Racing Center which is located in downtown Government Camp, OR.

In addition to on-snow testing at Copper Mountain and Mt. Hood, Atomic Pro Centers will be available across North America. 

For questions, please contact: Bob Olsen, bob@mthoodarc.com (Mt.Hood), Kazui Kusumi, kaz@atomic.com (Copper Mountain, CO)

Dynastar

With a brand-new look for the 2025-2026 season, Dynastar is excited to showcase its new race collection at its Race Test Center at Mount Hood this summer. Athletes can get a firsthand feel for the latest Race Department innovations and interact with Dynastar’s team of experts, who will be on hand to offer personalized advice and guidance. Our goal is to help athletes discover confidence and trust in their equipment to reach their goals. 

Dynastar utilizes its process-driven World Cup +1 concept. After prototyping and validation with World Cup and Europa Cup athletes, Dynastar brings the opportunity and access to real World Cup proven ski performance to all FIS and junior level athletes. This 12-to-18-month process translates the knowledge and skill of World Cup athletes, technicians and engineers to support the long term development of junior athletes and their equipment needs.

Test Dynastar at the following location:

Government Camp, OR: June 14th to 30th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm @ 30510 E Blossom Trail Road (Cascade Lodge Parking Lot) The Rossignol Testing Center

For questions contact: Patrick Noble, pnoble@rossignol.com

HEAD

As the best ski team at the World Championships and the best ski team in the World Cup – HEAD once again proves its supremacy in alpine ski racing in the 2024/25 season. The HEAD World Cup Rebels won three individual Gold medals at the World Championships thanks to Franjo von Allmen, Camille Rast and Stephanie Venier, while Lara Gut-Behrami set a new record with her sixth Crystal Globe in the Super-G.

Eleven HEAD team athletes won 20 World Cup victories, and HEAD skiers stood on the podium a total of 65 times in the World Cup this season. With 7,900 points, HEAD once again decisively won the FIS brand ranking.

Test HEAD at the following locations: 

Mt. Hood, Oregon: June 12th-29th 2025 @ Mt. Hood Alpine Racing Center, Mt. Hood, OR, 12:30 PM-4:30 PM Daily

In addition to on-snow testing at Mt. Hood, HEAD will provide full race fleets of their ski collection across North America. 

Nordica 

Nordica is gearing up for an exciting summer of ski testing at two premier alpine training destinations: Mt. Hood, Oregon, and Copper Mountain, Colorado.

Test the latest 2026 Dobermann 5 boots and Dobermann race ski collection, including the new 151 SL and 173 GS models specifically designed for U14 athletes. 

Test Nordica at the following locations: 

Copper Mountain and Winter Park Resort, Colorado: May 12^th – 16^th 2025 

Mt. Hood, Oregon: June 13^th – 22^nd 2025 @ Valian’s Ski Shop 88510 Government Camp Loop, Government Camp, OR 97028, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM Daily

In addition to on-snow testing in Colorado and at Mt. Hood, Nordica will provide full race fleets of the 2025/2026 Dobermann race ski collection across North America. 

For questions, please contact: Cam Heald, cam.heald@nordicausa.com

Rossignol

 Coming off a historic World Cup season, highlighted by Federica Brignone’s Overall Crystal Globe and Loic Meillard’s Giant Slalom Title, Rossignol is excited to debut its new 2025-26 race collection at its Race Test Center at Mount Hood this summer. Athletes can get a firsthand feel for the latest Race Department innovations and interact with Rossignol’s team of experts. The team will be on hand to offer personalized advice and guidance to help discover the confidence and trust in their equipment to reach their goals.

What’s New

Rossignol’s process-driven World Cup +1 concept brings the opportunity and access to real World Cup proven ski performance to all FIS and junior level athletes. 12 to 18 months after a model is validated at the World Cup level by athletes like River Radamus and Paula Moltzan, Rossignol provides the same superior quality to all FIS level athletes. 

Brand new for the 2025-26 season, the Hero FIS SL Factory 157 (model Y92), gives athletes the tools to elevate their development. The new design, sidecut and construction, provide a responsive, agile and stable on-snow feel to allow athletes to embrace their athleticism and create confidence in their skiing.

Test Rossignol at the following location: 

Government Camp, OR: June 14th to 30th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm @ 30510 E Blossom Trail Road (Cascade Lodge Parking Lot) The Rossignol Testing Center

For questions contact: Patrick Noble, pnoble@rossignol.com

Stöckli

Stöckli, the legendary Swiss ski manufacturer renowned for its relentless pursuit of perfection, is thrilled to announce the return of its Test Center to Mt. Hood! Known for crafting world-class race skis for athletes of all ages and levels — including 4-time overall World Cup Champion Marco Odermatt and Swiss sensations Thomas Tumler and Alexis Monney — Stöckli is bringing the magic back to the mountain.

Don’t miss this opportunity to test Stöckli skis and take your racing to the next level — it’s time to invest in perfection and push your potential to the top!

Test Stöckli at the following location: 

Mt. Hood, Oregon: June 14th – June 28th @ The Stöckli Test Center at the Cascade Ski Club & Lodge (30510 E Blossom Trail Rd. Government Camp, OR 97028), 12:00 PM- 4:00 Daily 

For questions, please contact: Max Wingard, Max.wingard@stockli.co