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[VIDEO] The GOAT Returns: Mikaela Shiffrin Announces Post-Crash Comeback Plans

U.S. ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin finally announced her return to competitive ski racing following her injury during the Giant Slalom race at Killington, Vermont, in November.  Shiffrin had caught an edge during her second Giant Slalom run and went flying in a forward roll into the B-nets. She suffered a puncture to her abdomen, which she and her team believe […]
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Exposure Death of 33-Year-Old Alpinist on Austria’s Grossglockner Sparks Police Investigation

A 33-year-old Austrian woman tragically lost her life during a high-altitude ascent of the Grossglockner, Austria’s tallest peak at 3,798 meters (12,461 feet), over the weekend. Accompanied by her 36-year-old partner, the pair set off on Saturday, January 18, early in the morning from Kals, aiming to summit via the Stüdlgrat and descend through the Kleinglockner and Adlersruhe. Despite being […]
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New Zealand’s Alice Robinson Wins Giant Slalom at Kronplatz, Italy, While USA’s Paula Moltzan Claims 3rd

What an exciting day today, January 21, at Kronplatz, Italy, with unexpected podium winners and some upsets for seasoned skiers. Perched in the heart of the Dolomites, Kronplatz has been a staple on the FIS World Cup circuit since 2017. It has been a premier destination for technical events, particularly Giant Slalom races, and Mikaela Shiffrin holds the record for […]
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Italy Makes it 2-For-2 Victories on Homesoil as Federica Brignone Wins Super-G in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, While Lindsey Vonn’s 400th World Cup Start Ends With a Setback

Federica Brignone delivered a career-defining victory the Sunday’s Super-G on Sunday, January 19, finally taming the storied slopes of Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. For years, Cortina d’Ampezzo had eluded Brignone, a venue where the Italian star faced repeated disappointment. While Brignone celebrated a long-awaited triumph, Lindsey Vonn’s return to the iconic venue known as her “Living Room” saw her skid out […]
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Sofia Goggia Wins Downhill FIS World Cup at Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, While Team USA Posts Strong Results

The Downhill race at Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, is always a highlight on the FIS calendar. Known as one of the toughest courses on the women’s circuit, last year’s slew of crashes caused concern leading into Saturday’s race. However, the day ended with only two DNFs, neither resulting from crashes, and it was a showcase of thrilling competition. Local favorite Sofia […]
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Dozens Injured—At Least 9 Critical—As Ski Lift Collapses in Astún Resort, Spain

Shocking pictures are reaching us from Astún Resort in northern Spain, where a ski lift collapsed today, January 18, injuring more than 30 people. According to initial information, nine are in critical condition, and there are also eight seriously injured, the government of the Aragon region in the northeast of the country said. While the cause of the accident is […]
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A “Green Monster” Among Giants—Deer Valley Resort, UT, Will Claim Longest Ski Run in the State

Deer Valley Resort in Utah has unveiled an exciting addition to its trails: the “Green Monster,” a beginner-friendly ski run that stretches an impressive 4.85 miles or 25,600 feet from the summit of Bald Mountain to the East Village’s new Keetley Express Lift. Upon its full opening, the Green Monster will take the crown as Utah’s longest ski run, surpassing […]
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