• Ted Ligety returns to snow in New Zealand

Ted Ligety returns to snow in New Zealand

American legend makes first tuns in over six months in New Zealand.

By Sean Higgins | 2016-08-13T10:46:31-06:00 August 13th, 2016 | Tags: downhill, FIS, giant slalom, GS, injury, Olympic, Olympics, race, racing, SG, ski, skiing, SL, slalom, super G, Ted Ligety, U.S., U.S. Ski Team, USSA, World Championships, World Cup | Comments Off on Ted Ligety returns to snow in New Zealand

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• World-class ski service center arrives at MMSC

World-class ski service center arrives at MMSC

Vermont club now offers members shop services in-house.

By SR Staff Report | 2016-08-12T08:29:51-06:00 August 12th, 2016 | Tags: Edgewise, giant slalom, GS, MMSC, Mt. Mansfield Ski Club, SL, slalom, Vermont | Comments Off on World-class ski service center arrives at MMSC

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• Henrik Kristoffersen resolves sponsor dispute with Norwegian federation

Henrik Kristoffersen resolves sponsor dispute with Norwegian federation

The 22-year-old World Cup slalom champion hoped to have Red Bull as his head sponsor.

By Sean Higgins | 2016-08-03T07:44:14-06:00 August 3rd, 2016 | Tags: FIS, giant slalom, GS, Henrik Kristoffersen, Norway, race, racing, Red Bull, ski, skiing, SL, slalom, team, World Cup | Comments Off on Henrik Kristoffersen resolves sponsor dispute with Norwegian federation

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• Svindal announces plan for a comeback

Svindal announces plan for a comeback

The Norwegian star has set his sights on summer training in South America.

By Sean Higgins | 2016-07-26T11:22:38-06:00 July 26th, 2016 | Tags: Aksel Lund Svindal, downhill, FIS, giant slalom, GS, injury, medal, race, racing, SG, ski, skiing, speed, super G, team, training, World Championships, World Cup | Comments Off on Svindal announces plan for a comeback

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• Olympic champion Matthias Mayer returns to snow

Olympic champion Matthias Mayer returns to snow

Sochi downhill gold medalist has been recovering from fractured vertebrae suffered last season.

By Sean Higgins | 2016-07-22T14:32:25-06:00 July 22nd, 2016 | Tags: Austria, downhill, FIS, giant slalom, GS, injury, Matthias Mayer, medal, Olympic, Olympics, race, racing, SG, ski, skiing, Sochi, Soelden, speed, super G, training, World Championships, World Cup | Comments Off on Olympic champion Matthias Mayer returns to snow

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• More World Cup, Europa Cup retirements as summer approaches

More World Cup, Europa Cup retirements as summer approaches

Five additional athletes announce their intentions to retire.

By Sean Higgins | 2016-06-10T01:55:06-06:00 June 11th, 2016 | Tags: downhill, FIS, Florian Scheiber, giant slalom, GS, injury, Jonas Fabre, Matic Skube, Olympic, Olympics, race, racing, retirement, SG, Simon Steimle, ski, skiing, SL, slalom, speed, super G, team, Wolfgang Hoerl, World Cup | Comments Off on More World Cup, Europa Cup retirements as summer approaches

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• Frenchman Steven Theolier to compete for the Netherlands

Frenchman Steven Theolier to compete for the Netherlands

Grandson of 1968 Tour de France winner Jan Janssen claims Dutch citizenship.

By Sean Higgins | 2016-04-22T13:16:02-06:00 April 22nd, 2016 | Tags: FIS, France, giant slalom, GS, Netherlands, race, racing, ski, skiing, SL, slalom, Steven Theolier, World Cup | Comments Off on Frenchman Steven Theolier to compete for the Netherlands

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• Shiffrin takes US Champs GS to end series

Shiffrin takes US Champs GS to end series

Stiegler and McJames round out the podium in second and third, respectively.

By Sean Higgins | 2016-03-28T10:59:57-06:00 March 27th, 2016 | Tags: FIS, giant slalom, GS, Megan McJames, Mikaela Shiffrin, race, racing, Resi Stiegler, ski, skiing, Sun Valley, U.S. Alpine Championships, U.S. Ski Team, World Cup | Comments Off on Shiffrin takes US Champs GS to end series

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• Christianson takes wire-to-wire win in Sun Valley GS

Christianson takes wire-to-wire win in Sun Valley GS

Alaskan claims first career national title down demanding slope.

By Sean Higgins | 2016-03-26T17:26:21-06:00 March 26th, 2016 | Tags: Erik Read, FIS, giant slalom, GS, Kieffer Christianson, race, racing, Ryan Cochran-Siegle, ski, skiing, Sun Valley, U.S. Alpine Championships, U.S. Ski Team, World Cup | Comments Off on Christianson takes wire-to-wire win in Sun Valley GS

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• Super G and men’s GS NorAm titles decided in Aspen

Super G and men’s GS NorAm titles decided in Aspen

Americans sweep the discipline titles and take five of six World Cup spots for next season.

By Sean Higgins | 2016-03-19T04:26:09-06:00 March 18th, 2016 | Tags: Anna Marno, Aspen, Breezy Johnson, Brennan Rubie, FIS, giant slalom, GS, Jaqueline Wiles, Keith Moffat, Megan McJames, NorAm, race, racing, Ryan Cochran-Siegle, SG, ski, skiing, speed, super G, Tommy Ford, Tyler Werry, U.S. Ski Team, World Cup | Comments Off on Super G and men’s GS NorAm titles decided in Aspen

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• Downhill title contender Dominik Paris crashes in training run

Downhill title contender Dominik Paris crashes in training run

The Italian will be evaluated for injuries this afternoon.

By Gabbi Hall | 2016-03-16T04:07:04-06:00 March 15th, 2016 | Tags: FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, GS, race, racing, ski, skiing, St. Moritz, St. Moritz 2017, World Cup, World Cup Finals | Comments Off on Downhill title contender Dominik Paris crashes in training run

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• A long haul to the finish: Eva-Maria Brem wins GS in Jasna

A long haul to the finish: Eva-Maria Brem wins GS in Jasna

Lara Gut overtakes Lindsey Vonn in the overall standings.

By Gabbi Hall | 2016-03-07T09:47:30-07:00 March 7th, 2016 | Tags: Eva-Maria Brem, Federica Brignone, giant slalom, GS, Jasna, race, racing, ski, skiing, Slovakia, Viktoria Rebensburg, World Cup | Comments Off on A long haul to the finish: Eva-Maria Brem wins GS in Jasna

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• Hirscher locks down titles in rough and tumble Kranjska GS

Hirscher locks down titles in rough and tumble Kranjska GS

Austrian pulls 111 points clear of Pinturault to guarantee fourth GS crystal globe with one race to spare.

By Sean Higgins | 2016-03-19T09:31:45-06:00 March 5th, 2016 | Tags: Alexis Pinturault, FIS, giant slalom, GS, Henrik Kristoffersen, Kranjska Gora, Marcel Hirscher, race, racing, ski, skiing, U.S. Ski Team, World Cup | Comments Off on Hirscher locks down titles in rough and tumble Kranjska GS

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• Pinturault makes it four in a row in Kranjska Gora GS

Pinturault makes it four in a row in Kranjska Gora GS

Despite late Austrian charge, Frenchman holds on for fourth GS win in a row.

By Sean Higgins | 2016-03-04T09:44:33-07:00 March 4th, 2016 | Tags: Alexis Pinturault, Cyprien Richard, David Chodounsky, FIS, giant slalom, GS, Kranjska Gora, Marcel Hirscher, Philipp Schoerghofer, race, racing, ski, skiing, Tommy Ford, U.S. Ski Team, World Cup | Comments Off on Pinturault makes it four in a row in Kranjska Gora GS

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• Double gold for Switzerland in World Juniors giant slalom

Double gold for Switzerland in World Juniors giant slalom

Swiss capture second and third gold medals of the championships with dual victories.

By Sean Higgins | 2016-03-03T12:56:40-07:00 March 3rd, 2016 | Tags: FIS, giant slalom, gold, GS, Jasmina Suter, Marco Odermatt, medal, race, racing, ski, skiing, Sochi, World Cup, World junior championships | Comments Off on Double gold for Switzerland in World Juniors giant slalom

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• Pinturault perfect in second Hinterstoder GS

Pinturault perfect in second Hinterstoder GS

Frenchman claims third consecutive GS victory in dominant fashion.

By Sean Higgins | 2016-02-28T09:48:33-07:00 February 28th, 2016 | Tags: Alexis Pinturault, FIS, giant slalom, GS, Henrik Kristoffersen, Hinterstoder, Marcel Hirscher, race, racing, ski, skiing, Tim Jitloff, U.S. Ski Team, World Cup | Comments Off on Pinturault perfect in second Hinterstoder GS

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• Life on the edge: Pinturault hangs on for GS win in Hinterstoder

Life on the edge: Pinturault hangs on for GS win in Hinterstoder

Frenchman grabs back-to-back GS wins with victories in Yuzawa Naeba and Hinterstoder.

By Sean Higgins | 2016-02-26T09:20:40-07:00 February 26th, 2016 | Tags: Alexis Pinturault, Austria, FIS, giant slalom, GS, Hinterstoder, Marcel Hirscher, race, racing, ski, skiing, Thomas Fanara, U.S. Ski Team, World Cup | Comments Off on Life on the edge: Pinturault hangs on for GS win in Hinterstoder

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• Pinturault prevails in tough Yuzawa Naeba GS

Pinturault prevails in tough Yuzawa Naeba GS

French go 1-2 as Massmiliano Blardone returns to the podium.

By Sean Higgins | 2016-02-13T08:19:58-07:00 February 13th, 2016 | Tags: Alexis Pinturault, David Chodounsky, FIS, giant slalom, GS, Japan, Massimiliano Blardone, Mathieu Faivre, race, racing, ski, skiing, U.S. Ski Team, World Cup, Yuzawa Naeba | Comments Off on Pinturault prevails in tough Yuzawa Naeba GS

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• NorAm tech wraps up in Quebec

NorAm tech wraps up in Quebec

Tilley and Rubie take wins to close out Canadian series.

By Sean Higgins | 2016-02-07T17:08:01-07:00 February 7th, 2016 | Tags: Brennan Rubie, Canada, giant slalom, GS, Mont Sainte Anne, NorAm, Quebec, slalom, Tremblant | Comments Off on NorAm tech wraps up in Quebec

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• Rebensburg embraces mistakes for Maribor GS victory

Rebensburg embraces mistakes for Maribor GS victory

German wins her second giant slalom of the season, beating out hometown favorite, Ana Drev.

By Gabbi Hall | 2016-01-30T11:31:05-07:00 January 30th, 2016 | Tags: Ana Drev, Eva-Maria Brem, giant slalom, GS, Lindsey Vonn, Maribor, race, racing, ski, skiing, Slovenja, Tina Maze, Tina Weirather, U.S. Ski Team, USSA, Viktoria Rebensburg, World Cup | Comments Off on Rebensburg embraces mistakes for Maribor GS victory

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• Ted Ligety tears ACL in GS training crash

Ted Ligety tears ACL in GS training crash

Season-ending injury strikes another top athlete on the World Cup circuit.

By SR Staff Report | 2016-01-27T14:26:18-07:00 January 27th, 2016 | Tags: ACL, crash, Germany, giant slalom, GS, injury, knee, Ted Ligety, training | Comments Off on Ted Ligety tears ACL in GS training crash

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• Adelboden GS canceled due to persistent fog

Adelboden GS canceled due to persistent fog

Hahnenkamm races get the green light during recent FIS inspection.

By SR Staff Report | 2016-01-09T06:24:57-07:00 January 9th, 2016 | Tags: Audi, cancel, drizzle, FIS, fog, giant slalom, GS, men, race, racing, rain, ski, skiing, weather, World Cup | Comments Off on Adelboden GS canceled due to persistent fog

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• The Fast and the Furious: PGS Drift

The Fast and the Furious: PGS Drift

Scandinavians sweep inaugural World Cup event as Jansrud, Svindal, and Myhrer go 1-2-3.

By Sean Higgins | 2015-12-22T04:59:01-07:00 December 21st, 2015 | Tags: 2015, Aksel Lund Svindal, Alta Badia, Andre Myhrer, Dominik Schwaiger, FIS, giant slalom, GS, Kjetil Jansrud, parallel giant slalom, race, racing, ski, skiing, World Cup | Comments Off on The Fast and the Furious: PGS Drift

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• Hirscher bests field for 3rd GS win of the season in Alta Badia

Hirscher bests field for 3rd GS win of the season in Alta Badia

Kristoffersen takes first ever Norwegian podium as Ligety lands in fourth.

By Sean Higgins | 2015-12-30T11:52:28-07:00 December 20th, 2015 | Tags: 2015, Alta Badia, FIS, giant slalom, GS, Henrik Kristoffersen, injury, Marcel Hirscher, race, racing, ski, skiing, Tim Jitloff, Tommy Ford, U.S. Ski Team, USSA, Victor Muffat-Jeandet, World Cup | Comments Off on Hirscher bests field for 3rd GS win of the season in Alta Badia

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