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The women’s World Cup slalom returns Tuesday night in Courchevel with Mikaela Shiffrin chasing another win and Lara Colturi aiming to stay perfect on the podium. See the full start list, season standings, and North American and British entries.

Winning at the highest level of ski racing isn’t about playing it safe. Dr. Jim Taylor breaks down why courage, commitment, and smart risk-taking separate champions from those who finish “almost there.” This piece explores the decision-points that define races — and how athletes can train the mindset to charge with confidence.

Mikaela Shiffrin said her return to speed in the St. Moritz super-G delivered exactly what she hoped for: confidence, clarity, and motivation to keep pushing forward during the Olympic season.

The men’s World Cup slalom season continues in Val d’Isère with race No. 3 after Levi and Gurgl. Here’s the full start list context, the season podium table, updated standings, and every USA, CAN, and GBR entry—including Stifel U.S. Ski Team starters and independent racers.

The men’s Alpine World Cup returns to Europe with Saturday’s Val d’Isère giant slalom. View the full start list, updated podiums, and entries from the U.S., Canada, and Great Britain.

SHRED. introduces the 2ND SKIN™ Back Protector Lite line, combining ultra-light, ultra-thin design with EN 1621-2 Level 1 certification. Designed for comfort and everyday use, it encourages skiers and riders to wear certified back protection without bulk.

Breezy Johnson enters this Olympic season with renewed purpose after climbing back from injury, a USADA ban, and the heartbreak of missing the 2022 Games. Her world championship triumph last winter reshaped her belief in what’s possible, and now the downhiller sees a rare chance for a full-circle moment in Cortina—the hill that once ended her Olympic dream. With momentum restored and perspective sharpened, she knows nothing is guaranteed, but everything is still within reach.

At 16, Logan Grosdidier joins the Stifel U.S. Ski Team as its youngest athlete. Her journey is just beginning, and Ski Racing Media is looking forward to following her season as she navigates the highs, lows, and learning moments of elite ski racing.

The Olympic-season speed tour opens in St. Moritz with two downhills and a super-G — and early contenders will emerge fast as injuries reshape the field.

Ski racers at every level hit performance plateaus. Dr. Jim Taylor explains why progress stalls and how athletes can break through with better mindset, risk, and training habits.

Want quicker skis this winter? See the new Toko Jet Liquid, Jet Bloc, and Jet Powder application methods that boost speed, durability, and race-day performance.

Julia Scheib delivered another powerful finish in Mont-Tremblant, winning a dramatic second run as the women wrapped up their North American World Cup tour. The podium fight, the late-run charge, and the season-title pressure now follow the field back to Europe.

Alice Robinson set the pace again in Tremblant, with Julia Scheib close behind and both Nina O’Brien and Mikaela Shiffrin delivering strong opening runs. Canada’s Britt Richardson added to the excitement as six skiers finished within a second of the lead, setting up a dramatic second run.

The full start list and Sunday program for the Stifel Birds of Prey men’s GS in Beaver Creek, the final race of the five-event North American block.

The women close out their Tremblant weekend on Sunday, December 7. Here is the full GS startlist and daily program, plus the top seeds, North American starters, and the updated season podium table.

Robinson dominated the Tremblant GS, Ljutic returned to form, and Grenier delivered a home-snow podium.

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Corinne Suter crashed during downhill training in St. Moritz and suffered multiple leg injuries. The Olympic downhill champion is expected to miss about a month.