2022 Val d’Isère slalom podium GEPA pictures/ Mathias Mandl

Who is skiing, when and how to watch Sundday’s Val d’Isère SL

Get ready for the Val d’Isère Slalom on Sunday, December 10th. Last year’s winner, Lucas Braathen, and the 2023 World Cup SL Champion left the sport due to irreconcilable differences concerning personal rights with the Norwegian Ski Federation. But Austrian Manuel Feller, who finished second in the 2022 GS and SL, is set to race. Switzerland’s Loic Meillard, the third-place finisher, is also in the lineup. Also, watch Norway’s reigning World Champion, Henrik Kristoffersen.

In the 2022 Val d’Isère Slalom, Canada’s Erik Read was the sole North American to qualify for the second run, finishing 21st. Despite Braathen’s departure being a significant blow, this year’s event promises intense competition and thrilling skiing action with a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars. Who will emerge victorious on the challenging La face de Bellevarde race venue? Find out on Sunday!

In Gurgl, Austria, the only Men’s World Cup slalom this season, the Austrians dominated with a podium sweep. Feller claimed the top spot, Marco Schwartz secured second, and Michael Matt finished third. Britain’s Dave Ryding, the oldest man in the field, impressed with a fourth-place finish. The Austrian triumph adds to the anticipation of the Val d’Isère slalom, as fans eagerly await another offering of skill and power on the Val d’Isère’s Stade Olympique de Bellevarde. It isn’t ideal not having the reigning champion on the start list, but the race will be exciting between the challenge of the venue and the skill of the men who ski slalom.

Tomorrow will require another superhuman effort by the race crew and the FIS. Heavy snow and nighttime winds gusting to 60 mph are predicted. They met the challenge today. and will start at 2:00 am CET to provide the best surface possible. The Stifel US Ski Team men’s slalom coach, Matic Skube, has set the first run.

Top Five Men 2024 World Cup Standings after the Gurgl Race

North American’s racing the Sunday, December 10th Val d’Isère slalom

• Bib 28, Erik Read, ACA, Banff Alpine Racers, University of Denver, Atomic, UVEX, Level Gloves
• Bib 30, Luke Winters, Stifel USST, Sugar Bowl Ski Academy, Dynastar, Lange, LOOK
• Bib 37, Jett Seymour, Stifel USST, SSWSC, University of Denver, Fischer, One/Way
• Bib 42, Benjamin Ritchie, Stifel USST, Green Mountain Valley School, Dynastar, Lange, LOOK
• Bib 47, Liam Wallace, ACA, Sunshine Alpine Racers, University of Alaska Anchorage, Rossignol/LOOK, Level Gloves
• Bib 57, Jimmy Krupka, Independent, Dartmouth College, Green Mountain Valley School, Nordica, TOKO, SYNC
• Bib 61, Justin Alkier, ACA, National Ski Academy, Middlebury College, Rossignol/LOOK, Level Gloves

The first run for the men’s SL starts at 4:00 am Eastern Time and 1:00 am Pacific Time. The second run will begin at 7:00 am Eastern Time and 4:00 am Pacific Time. Also, remember that a full replay is available after the race on Ski and Snowboard Live.

In Canada, the World Cup can be viewed on CBC sports

The race can be viewed live and replayed in the USA on the streaming service Ski and Snowboard Live. If you are not a current subscriber, sign up to take advantage of every run. 

First run start list and program for December 10th men’s Val d’Isère Slalom

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Val d’sere SL program for December 10th, 2023