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Day 2: #Davos2018

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Ken Read

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 →

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Day 1: #Davos2018

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Ken Read

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 →

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FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships #Davos2018

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Ken Read

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 →

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Summer Sessions: A day on the glacier

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Ken Read

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 →

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Summer Sessions: Mornings at 3,883m

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Ken Read

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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The Summer Sessions – Day 1

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Ken Read

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 →

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#NextGen Champions: The World Juniors

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Ken Read

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 →

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The Hahnenkamm invests in the future

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Ken Read

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 →

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The Art Of Training

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Ken Read

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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