The first run in Gurgl delivered one of the tightest slalom leaderboards in years. Atle Lie McGrath leads, while Tanguy Nef and Edvard Hallberg share second and seven high-bib skiers — including Austria’s Simon Rueland — crashed into the top 30. Britain qualified two for the afternoon, but no North Americans made the cut.

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Saturday’s Gurgl men’s slalom features a reduced 59-racer field, big names chasing Olympic-season momentum, and a full start list and daily program now set. Click through for key storylines, course setters, and how this compact field changes the fight for World Cup points.

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The men head to Gurgl for the second World Cup slalom of the season, where icy snow, rising Olympic pressure, and early-season momentum promise a dramatic race. Our preview breaks down every key storyline and explains how and when to watch.

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Britain delivered a historic World Cup slalom opener in Levi, with Laurie Taylor’s fastest second run leading three athletes into the points and marking one of the program’s strongest days ever.

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Lara Gut-Behrami suffered a serious knee injury in a training crash in Copper Mountain, and early reports point to torn ligaments. Here’s what we know so far — and what it could mean for her final season.

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Mikaela Shiffrin returns to Gürgl as the defending winner, leading a confident Stifel U.S. Ski Team that tops the Nations Cup after Sölden and Levi. Rising challengers like Lara Colturi, Emma Aicher, Camille Rast, and Zrinka Ljutić aim to pressure the field in the second women’s slalom of the Olympic season.

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Toko’s All-In-One Wipe and Brush gives racers a simple, heat-free way to protect ski bases and zero multiple skis before race day or training. The durable formula works for travel, storage, and training, making ski prep easier.

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Colorado Mountain College’s alpine team was nearly shut down, but a powerful surge of community support has pushed the Skigles back into contention. With another $500,000 needed by June, the comeback effort is racing ahead.

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You can ski beautifully and still be slow. Dr. Jim Taylor explains why mastering the difference between “good skiing” and “fast skiing” is the key to breaking through performance plateaus and finding real race speed.

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Norway’s indoor ski arena SNØ has partnered with eyewear and protective gear brand SHRED., equipping instructors and ski patrol with goggles, helmets, and back protectors. The collaboration brings SHRED. into Norway for the first time, highlighting innovative safety technology like Contrast Boosting Lens™ 2.0 and promoting safer, higher-performance skiing.

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Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history at Levi, claiming Brazil’s first-ever men’s World Cup slalom victory. Eduard Hallberg electrified the home crowd with a breakthrough finish for Finland, while Britain’s Laurie Taylor and Dave Ryding shone in the second run. Cooper Puckett earned his first World Cup points in his debut slalom, making it a day of milestones and surprises on the Arctic slopes.

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Lucas Braathen dominates the first run of the Levi Men’s Slalom World Cup opener, with Clement Noël and Timon Haugan rounding out the top three. Standout performances from young gun Eduard Hallberg and depth from Norway and France set the stage for an exciting second run.

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The men’s World Cup season opens Sunday in Sölden with River Radamus starting 12th and Austria’s Stefan Brennsteiner leading off for the home crowd. Download the daily program and start list for full details.

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Mikaela Shiffrin opened the Olympic slalom season with a dominant win in Levi, sweeping both runs. Lara Colturi charged to second on her 19th birthday, and Emma Aicher claimed her first World Cup slalom podium. Paula Moltzan surged 15 places with the second-fastest run to finish fourth.

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Mikaela Shiffrin opened the Olympic slalom season with a commanding first run in Levi as high-bib racers surged into the top 30. Full results, surprises, and who qualified for run two are inside.

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard has stepped back from the Surfing NGB selection process. The article explains why and outlines what comes next for the federation.

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For this TOKO Wax Room article, NCAA skier Abishai Corey shares his essential fall camp tuning and travel setup. His guide outlines the wax, tools, and packing strategies racers need for early-season snow.

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Mikaela Shiffrin starts with bib 3 as the Olympic season’s first women’s slalom takes place in Levi. This preview includes the full start list, daily program, and key storylines, plus links to download both documents.

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Canadian slalom skier Amelia Smart is quietly making her mark on the World Cup circuit. Known for her consistency, composure, and curiosity, Smart approaches each season with a mix of technical precision and playful resilience. From her early ski roots in Whistler and Big White to balancing NCAA racing with World Cup starts, she’s learned that progress is rarely linear. With Levi World Cup slaloms on the horizon, Smart is focused on staying grounded, enjoying the process, and embracing the unpredictability of elite ski racing.

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The women’s World Cup slalom season begins in Levi, Finland — the only stop above the Arctic Circle. Mikaela Shiffrin, the all-time slalom leader, headlines a strong North American field as the Olympic season begins.

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