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The Semmering Women’s World Cup GS returns after a two-season hiatus, bringing thrilling action to the Panorama slope. With Mikaela Shiffrin and Petra Vlhová sidelined, reigning GS World Cup champion Lara Gut-Behrami leads a competitive field. North America’s AJ Hurt, back in action for the Stifel U.S. Ski Team after earning her first GS podium last season, joins other strong contenders like Federica Brignone and Sara Hector in the hunt for victory.

The Bormio Stelvio's Carcentina and San Pietro Jump demand precision, power, and endurance. Last year, Canada’s Cameron Alexander earned a podium finish, while Wiley Maple led the U.S. racers with 12th. North American standouts like Ryan Cochran-Siegle, Bryce Bennett, James Crawford, and Brodie Seger are poised to showcase their skills on this formidable course this season.

The Alta Badia men’s World Cup slalom on Dec. 23 brings together 72 athletes from 22 nations, with Austria leading the entries and seven skiers in the top 30. The race marks Clément Noël’s return after missing Val d'Isère due to injury, while Henrik Kristoffersen leads the standings after three events. The Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s Ben Ritchie and Jett Seymour aim to build on early points, with Erik Read carrying momentum from his Alta Badia GS performance.

The iconic Gran Risa in Alta Badia, Italy, hosts the next Men’s World Cup Giant Slalom on Sunday, Dec. 22. Marco Odermatt, fresh off his Val d’Isère victory, returns to a venue where he has won four times. Norway’s Henrik Kristoffersen leads the GS standings, with teammates Alexander Steen Olsen and Atle Lie McGrath looking to challenge. The U.S. squad, led by River Radamus, will aim to break into the top ranks. Fans can catch the action live at 4:00 a.m. ET on Ski And Snowboard Live.

Val Gardena-Gröden Downhill Preview: Who’s Racing and How to Watch. The Saslong downhill in Val Gardena is one of the most demanding courses on the World Cup circuit, stretching 3,446 meters with a vertical drop of 839 meters.

The Val Gardena / Gröden Super-G promises thrilling action on the legendary Saslong course. Known for its demanding terrain, the track features a 490-meter vertical drop over 2.1 kilometers, testing skiers with fast, sweeping turns and technical precision. Last year’s podium finishers—Austria’s Vincent Kriechmayr, teammate Daniel Hemetsberger, and Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt—return to battle for the top spot. With North American standouts like James Crawford, River Radamus, and Ryan Cochran-Siegle in the mix, fans can expect intense competition on Friday, Dec. 20.

The Birds of Prey super-G course at Beaver Creek Resort, Colorado, has been a cornerstone of men’s World Cup ski racing since its debut in December 1997. The last four super-G races held at Beaver Creek showcased a thrilling rivalry between Aleksander Aamodt Kilde and Marco Odermatt. Odermatt claimed victories in 2019 and 2021, while Kilde won back-to-back races in 2021 and 2022.

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Despite comprehensive planning and a well-orchestrated snowmaking plan relying on a world class system, the temperatures of the last few days needed to be colder to create the snow coverage required for the PwC Tremblant World Cup scheduled for December 7 and 8, 2024. These circumstances have led the organizers to decide to cancel this edition.

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Killington Women's World Cup GS: Who’s Racing, When, and How to Watch. Shiffrin, the all-time winningest World Cup skier with 99 career victories, can secure her 100th win on home soil. To put her record into perspective, she surpassed the legendary Ingemar Stenmark of Sweden, who held the previous record with 86 wins. A victory at Killington would mark an extraordinary milestone in her career and electrify the crowd in Vermont, where she attended school and has a deep connection to the region.

Gürgl Women's World Cup Slalom preview: Who’s Racing, When, and How to Watch.

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Clément Noël maintained his lead, with Swiss star Loïc Meillard just +0.02 seconds behind and Germany's Linus Strasser at +0.30. Among the first eight racers, only Great Britain’s Dave Ryding, the oldest competitor in the field, stayed within a second of Noël, finishing at +0.41. The leaderboard shifted when bib 11, France’s Steven Amiez, delivered a strong run, securing third place at +0.21.

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Sarah Byrne at the Wentworth Ski Race Club (WSRC) in Nova Scotia was awarded Canada's Domestic Alpine Coach of the Year. Her and senior coach, Gregor Byrne, talk about the progress the program is making with youth athletes. 

Alpine Canada Alpin announced the recipients of the 2024 Canadian Ski Racing Awards. These accolades aim to acknowledge the achievements and impact made by individuals in Canada's ski racing community.