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Day 2: #Davos2018
It was a jam-packed day on the Jakobshorn slopes with the ladies slalom and a unique 2-run downhill format for the men. An approaching weather front, which threatens to bring high winds and 15+cm of snow, prompted the organizers to … Continue reading
Posted in 2018Davos, FIS, Olympic sport, Ski Racing, Uncategorized, World Juniors
Tagged Alpine Skiing, davos2018, FIS, skiracing, switzerland, winter sport
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Day 1: #Davos2018
Brilliant blue skies welcome the athletes for the first day of competition in Davos. The 39th FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championship opened with the ladies giant slalom on Jakobshorn peak. Defending Marc Hodler Cup champions Austria got the Championship … Continue reading
Posted in 2018Davos, FIS, Olympic sport, Uncategorized, World Juniors
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FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships #Davos2018
The red carpet for the World Economic Forum has been rolled up and put in storage. Political and business elites have left town. This week Davos has rolled out a magnificent white carpet of snow to host the best junior … Continue reading
Posted in 2018Davos, FIS, Olympic sport, Ski Racing, Uncategorized, World Juniors
Tagged Alpine Skiing, davos2018, FIS, switzerland, winter sport
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Summer Sessions: A day on the glacier
The days start early. Training is always at high altitude. You hydrate and eat constantly. A day on the glacier is always tough both mentally and physically. But the snow conditions are typically excellent, making for high volume and an … Continue reading
Posted in FIS, Investing in athletes, Olympic sport, Ski Racing, Uncategorized
Tagged Alpine Skiing, FIS, skiracing, switzerland, winter sport, World Cup, Zermatt
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Summer Sessions: Mornings at 3,883m
You can feel the altitude at 3,883 metres. The air is dry. Temperatures in the early morning hours hover around -10c. Visibility on good days is unlimited. It’s hard, mid-winter snow, often a dusting of powder over groomed corduroy. Iconic … Continue reading
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Tagged Alpine Skiing, FIS, skiracing, switzerland, World Cup, Zermatt
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The Summer Sessions – Day 1
Sometimes the weather just doesn’t want to cooperate. The jagged tooth of the Matterhorn that towers over this Swiss mountain resort was not to be found this morning, with high winds closing the glacier. Zermatt has a great reputation for … Continue reading
Posted in 2018Davos, FIS, Investing in athletes, Olympic sport, Ski Racing, Uncategorized, World Juniors
Tagged 2018Davos, Alpine Skiing, FIS, skiracing, switzerland, winter sport, World Cup, Zermatt
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#NextGen Champions: The World Juniors
For 36 years the FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships has gathered the best ski racers in the world to compete in the six Olympic disciplines. Athletes between the ages of 16 and 21 from over 45 nations (and growing) … Continue reading
Posted in 2018Davos, FIS, Investing in athletes, Olympic sport, Ski Racing, Uncategorized, World Juniors
Tagged Aare2017, Alpine Skiing, FIS, skiracing, switzerland, winter sport
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The Hahnenkamm invests in the future
The Kitzbuhel Ski Club launched a new project this year, starting Hahnenkamm-week with a EuopaCup downhill. This event is fully integrated into the week, with live TV coverage. It is a shortened version of the track, starting from just above … Continue reading
Posted in Continental Cup, FIS, Investing in athletes, Olympic sport, Ski Racing, Uncategorized, World Juniors
Tagged Alpine Skiing, community, FIS, Hahnenkamm, switzerland, winter sport, Young Guns
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The Art Of Training
The sheen of ice promised the potential of a reasonable day of training. It could have been a small reward after the tedious ascent up to the Plateau Rosa, high above Zermatt. Winds had doubled the usual 45 minute ride. … Continue reading
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Tagged Alpine Skiing, FIS, skiracing, switzerland, winter sport, Zermatt
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