The Winter Olympics may put Cortina d’Ampezzo in the spotlight, but the real magic of the Dolomites lies beyond the finish corral. From village-to-village skiing and legendary groomers to mountaintop dining and insider logistics, here’s how to experience Italy’s most storied ski region during the Games — and long after the crowds leave.
U.S. Ski Team veteran, Jared Goldberg, reflects on his first World Cup podium: “The carrot on the stick has just been moved forward, and now I’m chasing that.”
Marco Odermatt secures third downhill victory and first on the Saslong track in Val Gardena/Gröden. His Swiss teammate, Franjo Von Allmen achieves 2nd and Stifel US Ski Team athlete, Ryan Cochran-Siegle secures 3rd.
Italy’s Mattia Casse claimed his first World Cup victory in the Val Gardena / Gröden super-G, edging Jared Goldberg of the U.S. by just 0.01 seconds. Casse celebrated his milestone win at the same venue where he earned his first podium two years ago, crediting his love for the slope and conditions. Goldberg, fired up after his career-best finish, delivered the U.S. men’s first podium of the season, while pre-race favorite Marco Odermatt of Switzerland rounded out the top three.
In the latest episode of the Skiing is Believing podcast, Matt and Alan had the opportunity to chat with the first and only British man to score a FIS World Cup downhill podium, Konrad Bartelski.
The FIS Council recently met in Reykjavik, just before the 55th International Ski Congress, to decide on the future hosts of the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. The Council made several key decisions, focusing on the 2029 and 2031 championships.
The Val Gardena/Gröden World Cup is gearing up for a nail-biting showdown tomorrow as the top racers prepare to tackle the legendary Saslong downhill from the challenging top start. Saturday, December 16th, promises to add around 30 seconds to Thursday's race times, setting the stage for an exhilarating and much more tiring battle.
Stifel U.S. Ski Team's 31-year-old 6' 7" Bryce Bennett wins his career second Saslong World Cup downhill. Skiing with bib 34 and taking advantage of the improving light, the 2021 Val Gardena/Gröden champion does it again.
Austrian earns first career World Cup win as Nyman leads three Americans into the top 10.
Norwegians go 1-2 with Jansrud and Kilde topping the podium in tight race.
Young American Bryce Bennett breaks through with a thrilling ride down the Saslong.
Kilde earns first World Cup podium as Weibrecht snags another top five.
American Steven Nyman looks to join famous company with potential fourth career victory.
Olympic bronze medalist Jan Hudec heads to South America.
Val Gardena/Groeden Organizing Committee to make safety and TV improvements to World Cup course.
Canadian bronze medalist in Sochi to miss 2015 World Championships following meniscus repair.
Speed specialist looks forward to the 2015 Vail-Beaver Creek World Championships.
Flight school pays off for Steven Nyman.
Jansrud holds a 152-point lead in the overall ahead of Marcel Hirscher.
The American dominates in Val Gardena to earn third career win behind Jansrud.
In an arrangement where Norwegian and Canadian teams work together at speed events, the alliance placed five skiers in the top 10 down the Saslong.
Canadian Jan Hudec finishes second and Bode Miller eighth on a foggy day in Italy.
Erik Guay topped the final training run in Val Gardena followed by teammate Manny Osborne-Paradis in third. American Travis Ganong was fifth.
Switzerland's Beat Feuz, Johan Clarey and Julien Lizeroux of France, Austrian Klaus Kroell, and wild man Bode Miller all return to the World Cup this winter following injury.
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