Join the Excitement with HEAD Rebels at the Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals

Led by Jon Rucker, president of HEAD USA Wintersports, HEAD has shown up this week as a major player in the World Cup Finals, expressing the company’s enthusiasm for highlighting these iconic races in Sun Valley, Idaho. 

By | 2025-03-21T19:52:47-06:00 March 21st, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Join the Excitement with HEAD Rebels at the Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals

Who Made the World Cup Finals in Men’s Slalom and Giant Slalom?

The top 25 men’s slalom and giant slalom skiers have secured their spots for the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, Idaho. Marco Odermatt has already clinched the giant slalom title, but the final race will determine podium finishes and season rankings. Meanwhile, the slalom title remains undecided, with Henrik Kristoffersen, Loïc Meillard, and Clément Noël still in contention. Only the top 15 finishers score points, making every run count in the last technical races of the season. Who will step up in Sun Valley? Find out who qualified.

By | 2025-03-21T19:53:12-06:00 March 16th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on Who Made the World Cup Finals in Men’s Slalom and Giant Slalom?

Switzerland Sweeps Historic Men’s Team Combined at Saalbach, USA 1 Falls Just Short

Switzerland Sweeps Men’s Team Combined at Saalbach, USA 1 Just Misses Podium Switzerland dominated the first-ever Men’s Team Combined at the Saalbach World Championships, sweeping the podium in a historic finish. Loïc Meillard’s clutch slalom run secured gold for Switzerland 1, while Tanguy Nef’s strong performance locked in silver for Switzerland 2. Switzerland 4 completed the sweep with bronze, holding off USA 1’s Ryan Cochran-Siegle and Benjamin Ritchie, who finished just 0.69 seconds off gold in fourth. The race came down to the slalom, where technical precision determined the winners in a thrilling debut for this new event.

By | 2025-03-15T10:06:53-06:00 February 12th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Switzerland Sweeps Historic Men’s Team Combined at Saalbach, USA 1 Falls Just Short

Haugan Wins Schladming, Austria Doubles Podium, Ritchie Top 10

Under the roaring lights of Schladming, Norway’s Timon Haugan delivered a clutch second run to claim victory, securing a Norwegian sweep of the Schladming night races. Austria’s Manuel Feller and Fabio Gstrein gave the home crowd plenty to cheer about, finishing second and third, while Benjamin Ritchie of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team skied his way to 9th place, marking his second career top-10 finish. With the World Championships in Saalbach just weeks away, Austria carries strong momentum, while Norway continues to dominate under the lights.

By | 2025-01-29T15:54:59-07:00 January 29th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Haugan Wins Schladming, Austria Doubles Podium, Ritchie Top 10

Schladming Night Slalom: Strasser Leads, Feller Chases, Ritchie Advances

Under the glow of Schladming’s floodlights, Linus Strasser set the pace in the first run, but the race remains wide open with six skiers within 0.71 seconds. Austria’s Manuel Feller, fueled by a roaring home crowd, looks to close the gap, while Norway’s Timon Haugan and Switzerland’s Loïc Meillard remain in striking distance. Fabio Gstrein’s seventh-place run kept Austrian hopes alive, and the British team pulled off the unusual feat of qualifying all three of its racers. Meanwhile, Ben Ritchie was the lone North American to qualify, continuing his breakout season. With the reverse start order setting up early lead changes and the crowd returning louder than ever, the second run promises a thrilling battle to the finish.

By | 2025-01-29T12:14:29-07:00 January 29th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Schladming Night Slalom: Strasser Leads, Feller Chases, Ritchie Advances

Noël Wins Kitzbühel Slalom, Vinatzer’s Career-Best, Braathen Podiums

Clément Noël delivered a stunning second run to claim his fourth slalom victory of the season on Kitzbühel’s legendary Ganslernhang slope. Italy’s Alex Vinatzer earned a career-best second-place finish, while Brazil’s Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history with another podium. The challenging course tested the world’s best, creating the thrilling drama Kitzbühel is known for.

By | 2025-01-26T14:14:37-07:00 January 26th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Noël Wins Kitzbühel Slalom, Vinatzer’s Career-Best, Braathen Podiums

Haugan Leads Tight First Run at Kitzbühel Slalom

Norwegian Timon Haugan set the pace in the first run of the Kitzbühel World Cup slalom, leading by a slim 0.07 seconds on the challenging Ganslernhang slope. With tight margins among the top racers and standout performances from higher bibs like Britain’s Laurie Taylor and France’s Hugo Desgrippes, the stage is set for a thrilling second run.

By | 2025-01-27T07:36:22-07:00 January 26th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Haugan Leads Tight First Run at Kitzbühel Slalom

McGrath Leads Norway’s Podium Sweep in Wengen Slalom

Norway dominated the Wengen slalom with a stunning podium sweep, led by Atle Lie McGrath, who claimed his first victory of the season. Teammates Henrik Kristoffersen and Timon Haugen completed the historic achievement, showcasing Norway's strength in the discipline.

By | 2025-01-19T09:40:14-07:00 January 19th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on McGrath Leads Norway’s Podium Sweep in Wengen Slalom

Norway Leads Wengen Slalom, Swiss Shine, and Ritchie Impresses

Norway dominated the first run of the Wengen slalom as Atle Lie McGrath led the field with an impressive performance, followed by teammate and season leader Henrik Kristoffersen in second, 0.43 seconds behind. Swiss fans had plenty to cheer about on home soil, with Daniel Yule initially holding third before Tanguy Nef surged ahead, pushing Yule to fourth. Benjamin Ritchie of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team impressed as the only North American to qualify for the second run, finishing eighth. Meanwhile, late starters faced tough odds, with only three skiers outside the top 30 advancing, including Belgium’s Sam Maes and Germany’s Anton Tremmel.

By | 2025-01-19T03:58:14-07:00 January 19th, 2025 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Norway Leads Wengen Slalom, Swiss Shine, and Ritchie Impresses

Exciting Night Slalom in Schladming: Feller Leads, North American Talent Shines, and the Race for the Title Heats Up!

Who is skiing, when and how to watch Wednesday's Schladming Planai nigh Slalom Get ready for an exhilarating Wednesday night Slalom (SL) in Schladming, Austria, on January 24th. With four Men's World Cup slaloms already contested this season, including the upcoming Schladming night slalom, there are seven more thrilling races.

By | 2024-01-24T03:24:17-07:00 January 23rd, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Exciting Night Slalom in Schladming: Feller Leads, North American Talent Shines, and the Race for the Title Heats Up!

Changing Gears: The Preview for the Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm Slalom

In the Hahnenkamm Kitzbühel World Cup the event is switching gears on Sunday to slalom on the Ganslernhang. Will Feller hold onto the lead?

By | 2024-01-20T11:03:42-07:00 January 20th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Changing Gears: The Preview for the Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm Slalom

Manuel Feller Triumphs in Wengen Slalom with Amazing Comeback

Manuel Feller in Wengen, GEPA pictures/Mario Buehner-Weinrauch Austria's Manuel Feller ended last season discouraged and

By | 2024-01-14T10:19:59-07:00 January 14th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Manuel Feller Triumphs in Wengen Slalom with Amazing Comeback
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