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Alpine Ski Racers: Prize Money Revealed

Prize Money Revealed for Alpine Ski Racers19th April 2026The Swiss skier Marco Odermatt won the most among the men with €741,254 (£645,372). The US skier, Mikaela Shiffrin, topped the women’s earnings with €615,167 (£535,595).Typically, at World Cup races, a total of €167,619 (£145,937) is available and is divided between the top 30 skiers. The winner walks away with €54,709 (£47,632). The 30th-place finisher gets €816 (£710.45).Gurgl World Cup. Image © PlanetSKI Odermatt skied across many disciplines and claimed podium finishes in everything from downhill to giant slalom.Marco Odermatt: €741,254 (£645,372)Lucas Pinheiro Braathen: €359,264 (£312,793)Loic Meillard: €317,325 (£276,279)In the women’s competitions…

Apr 20th 2026

Closing Dates for US Ski Areas

16th April 2026It has been a very poor winter in the US Rockies with many resorts closing early. There has now been some late season snow and conditions are improved. NEW The new snow is very welcome but it is too little, too late. However for those resorts still open it is better than nothing.In Utah Deer Valley closed three weeks early and Snowbasin shut its lifts a month before its usual date. Five resorts remain open.Brighton Ski Resort: Tickets on sale through May 3Alta Ski Area: April 26Brian Head Resort: Tickets on sale through April 26Solitude Mountain Ski Area:…

Apr 17th 2026

Ski Aspen Cheaply: Secret Season Hack

Aspen and affordable usually don't go together, but if you're looking to ski for less, we figured out the secret.Published April 15, 2026 02:50PMA ski trip to Aspen is often amalgamated with high prices, making it feel less accessible to budget conscious travelers. And while the resort does a decent job of helping families stretch their dollar with family discounts and lodging bundles, if you're looking to ski on the cheap, lower cost options are typically found elsewhere. Later in the season, however, prices begin to shift. Spring can bring a range of discounts across lift tickets, lodging, and gear.Lift…

Apr 16th 2026

PG or College?: The Question

PG or College?: That is the Question By Dr. Jim Taylor [https://skiracing.com/author/dr-jim-taylor/] Published On: April 14th, 2026 It’s hard to believe that another ski racing season is coming to an end. It’s time to hang up your skis and take your mind off ski racing for a while. But if you’re about to become a high school graduate, the end of the ski season may not offer an immediate respite from our sport. Why? Because you may be faced with a very difficult decision: Should I take a PG year to focus on my ski racing to see if I…

Apr 15th 2026

Marc Gisin on Marco Odermatt: Directness & Clarity

Marc Gisin on Marco Odermatt: 'You Always Know Where You Stand'For three years, Marc Gisin had a close-up view of the most dominant skier in the world. Not from the outside—but from inside the team, day after day, race after race. What he saw wasn't just victories. It was the mindset, communication, and pressure behind them. Drawing from insights first reported by Bluewin, Gisin now reflects on what it's really like working with Marco Odermatt—and why he calls the experience a 'dream.'What is it really like working with Marco Odermatt every day?In his role as race director for Swiss ski…

Apr 14th 2026

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