Breezy Johnson & Mikaela Shiffrin Win Inaugural Alpine Team Combined at the 2025 World Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria 26 teams were at the start today to fight for the glory of winning the inaugural Alpine Team Combined event at the 2025 World Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria. Team USA had sent four teams to the start, as did France, Switzerland, and Austria. Italy had sent three teams and Germany two, while the remaining five nations—Slovenia, Norway, Canada, Bosnia and […] Julia Schneemann | February 11, 2025 0 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin Announces Change of Plans for 2025 World Championships Leaving Lindsey Vonn Disappointed Team USA has announced its teams for the Alpine Team Combined at the 2025 World Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria, and the announcement has raised some eyebrows amongst skiers and spectators. U.S. Ski and Snowboard will send a total of six teams into the Alpine Team Combined on February 11 and 12. The Alpine Combined is a new team event in […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 10, 2025 3 Comments
Australia Sweeps Women’s Aerials Podium as U.S. Men Shine at Deer Valley, UT The Australian women’s Aerials team made history Friday, February 7, with a dominant sweep of the podium at the FIS Freestyle World Cup, while the U.S. men delivered a statement performance on home soil in Deer Valley, Utah. Related: Switzerland Hosts Inaugural FIS Freestyle Ski Summer Grand Prix Two-time world champion Laura Peel led the charge, claiming her third straight […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 9, 2025 0 Comments
Witnesses Wanted as Skiers Knock Woman to Ground & Ski Over Her Face in Hit-and-Run at Austrian Ski Resort A Belgian skier sustained serious injuries after being struck by two unidentified skiers on a slope in Austria’s Kitzbühel ski area, prompting police to call for witnesses. The 31-year-old woman was descending the blue-rated connection Bärenbadkogel I + II run in Jochberg at approximately 1:40 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, when an unidentified skier collided with her, knocking her to […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 9, 2025 0 Comments
America’s Golden Girl: Breezy Johnson Crowns Herself 2025 Downhill World Champion at Saalbach, Austria There were a lot of hot contenders for the title of Downhill World Champion this Saturday, February 8, but it was an underdog who took the victory on the Zwölferkogel course in Saalbach, Austria. USA’s Breezy Johnson claimed victory ahead of home favorite Mirjam Puchner in second place and Czechia’s Ester Ledecka in third place. U.S. Breezy Johnson had the […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 8, 2025 1 Comment
Oil Dynasty Heir’s Elk Mountain Lodge Hits Market at Record Asking Price for Aspen, CO, at $125 Million A sprawling estate in Aspen, Colorado, has hit the market for $125 million, making it the most expensive real estate listing in state history. The 53-acre compound, dubbed Elk Mountain Lodge, is located on 125 Rooney Circle in Pitkin County, and features eight structures totaling 25,277 square feet, including a 16,600-square-foot main lodge with seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms. Once […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 6, 2025 0 Comments
Top 7 Snowiest Ski Resorts in Europe — Week 6, 2025 After some solid snowfall last week, ski resorts across the Alps saw smaller top-ups in recent days, keeping conditions fresh on the slopes. It has been a very French week in terms of snowdepth rankings, with six of the top seven spots occupied by French resorts. The only exception is a lone Swiss contender, highlighting the dominance of France when […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 6, 2025 0 Comments
Skier Sentenced to Prison for Using Father’s Ski Pass A Spanish skier has been sentenced to one year and nine months in prison for repeatedly using his elderly father’s ski pass to access the lifts at Sierra Nevada, Spain. The father’s ski pass was a free ski pass for skiers over the age of 70 and the defendant was accused of repeatedly using his father’s ski pass over two […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 6, 2025 0 Comments