Santa Caterina, Italy – Adrien Théaux of France won his third career World Cup downhill on Tuesday by a 1.04-second margin on the dark, bumpy track in Santa Caterina, one of the most difficult on the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup circuit. Hannes Reichelt of Austria was second, followed by David Poisson of France in third. “I am … Continue reading Theaux Wins Santa Caterina Downhill
Madonna di Campiglio, Italy – Norway’s Henrik Kristoffersen won his second-straight Audi FIS Alpine World Cup slalom Tuesday night in Madonna di Campiglio to remain atop the overall slalom standings as Austria’s Marcel Hirscher was nearly struck by an aerial drone providing overhead television shots en route to second place and the overall World Cup lead. “This is … Continue reading Falling Drone Nearly Takes Out World Cup Leader Marcel Hirscher
Alta Badia, Italy – Austria’s Marcel Hirscher won his third-straight Audi FIS Alpine World Cup giant slalom on Sunday, and became the only racer in history to win three times at Alta Badia. Henrik Kristoffersen of Norway was second, followed by Victor Muffat-Jeandet of France in third. Park City, Utah’s Ted Ligety led a recharged men’s … Continue reading Hirscher Wins Yet Again
Val Gardena, Italy – The U.S. Ski Team’s Bryce Bennett electrified the crowd with an attack from the back to lead the U.S. men and score a career-best sixth-place finish at Saturday’s Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup downhill in Val Gardena. Long after Norway’s Aksel Lund Svindal won yet another downhill this season, Bennett, wearing … Continue reading Bennett Surprises at Val Gardena Downhill
Val Gardena, Italy – Coming off a career-best super G result at Beaver Creek, Lake Placid, N.Y.’s Andrew Weibrecht was once again the top American, finishing fifth, at the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup super G on Friday in Val Gardena. The winning ways of Norway’s Aksel Lund Svindal continued as the Attacking Viking captured the … Continue reading Weibrecht Top American at Val Gardena Super G
Europe – From the epic majesty of St. Anton to the intimate slopes of Les Houches and the Chamonix Valley, Europe boasts many of the world’s finest alpine resorts. The Swiss Alps are home to some of the most breathtaking ski slopes in the world, while France offers hidden gems for experienced enthusiasts and beginners alike. … Continue reading Europe’s 51 Best Ski Resorts
Western Europe – When it comes to skiing, resorts in the Alps always seem to do everything bigger, higher and louder. With literally hundreds of ski areas dotting each tiny European nation (click here to download our world ski map for Google Earth), it’s hard to keep up with what’s going on across the big pond … Continue reading New Lifts, New Links Highlight New Ski Season in Europe
