The 47th FIS Alpine Ski World Championships start on Monday with a small but determined Australian contingent ready to hit the French resorts of Courchevel and Meribel.
The 31st FISU World University Games Winter took place in Lake Placid, New York earlier this month and a solid Australian contingent enjoyed a combination of camaraderie and performance throughout the 11-day event.
Alpine racing continues in Europe with National Alpine Ski Team (NAST) member Harry Laidlaw scoring a 4th place in an Europa Cup GS and Louis Muhlen-Schulte racing his first World Cup slalom of the season in Val d'Isere
Last weekend saw the return to action for Australia’s top alpine skiers who were competing in World Cup and Europa Cup events in Canada and Europe, respectively.
Australia’s top alpine skiers are about to get back into competition mode with Greta Small racing in the women’s speed events in Lake Louise, CAN, whilst Harry Laidlaw and Louis Muhlen will take on Europa Cup GS events in Gurgl, AUT.
The Men's Giant Slalom kicked off the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season this weekend in Soelden, Austria. Harry Laidlaw proudly represented Australia in an event typically dominated by European and Scandinavian athletes.
Thredbo Ski Racing Club has won the inaugural Snow Australia National Skills Challenge, which took place at this year’s Children’s Carnival at Thredbo earlier this month.