Busy Summer Of Appearances Off The Slopes For World Cup Athletes

The alpine skiing community has had a few weeks filled with exciting events and noteworthy achievements. From championship candidacies to gala dinners, here are some of the highlights:

Val Gardena Team in Reykjavik

Italian skiing stars Alex Vinatzer and Nicole Delago, recently traveled to Reykjavik to support the 2029 Val Gardena World Championships candidacy.
Their presence was part of the Val Gardena team, which has been garnering attention and praise following their victorious campaign for the 2031 World Championships.

Mikaela Shiffrin Returns to Harvard

Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated alpine skier of her generation, made a return to Harvard to reconnect with the academic community. Shiffrin, known for her excellence both on and off the slopes, took this opportunity to be back in a classroom in over 10 years.

She said "In all seriousness…I have not been in a classroom in over 10 years. And I really did not anticipate my return to studying to be *this* incredible. 13-14 hr days in discussions and every single second was so engaging! Learning from the best in the business throughout the world of entertainment, media, and sports—and sometimes even raising my own hand during discussions😳—is something I will not soon forget. The environment Anita created was remarkable to experience, and her knowledge even more so. I’m forever grateful to be part of the @harvardhbs #BEMS community."

Federica Brignone at the Europe Conference

At the Europe Conference 2024, Italian ski champion Federica Brignone shared her journey to becoming an elite athlete, emphasizing the critical support from her team.

Federica  discussed her commitment to environmental sustainability, highlighting her project aimed at raising awareness about issues like melting glaciers and water pollution, underscoring her dedication to preserving the natural spaces essential to skiing.

The organiser said "We were joined by World Cup Alpine Skier @federicabrignone at Europe Conference 2024 last week, where she shared her strategies and insights from her own extraordinary experiences.

"Federica described her path to becoming an athlete. Going on to explain that being a top athlete is a group effort, she mentioned the support she receives from her team to come together to help her perform at her best.

"Living in the 'here and now' is Federica's secret to performing at optimal levels, from focus to maintaining resilience and her process of constant improvement - aiming to be a better athlete and person every day.

"Federica concluded by sharing her environmental efforts and concerns, sharing the support of skiing while preserving the spaces it uses for future use. She discussed her sustainability project to raise awareness of environmental issues, from melting glaciers to water pollution."

Swissski Annual Gala Dinner

Swissski hosted their annual gala dinner, bringing together the best and brightest of Swiss skiing. The event celebrated the successes of the past year and provided an opportunity for athletes, coaches, and supporters to gather and honor the sport. The gala was a night of elegance and camaraderie, reflecting the strong community spirit within Swiss skiing.

Skiers with the army

Members of the French ski team, Blaise Giezendanner and Romane Miradoli spent a week with the French military ski team. It was a rich and intense week of discovering specialities, parachuting and being surrounded by passionate military personnel.

Slovenia's Ana Bucik, Andreja Slokar and Miha Hrobat also took part in daily survival training in the wild.

Energiapura Day with Ski Stars

As every year, Energiapura hosted a special day featuring ski stars. This year, Zrinka Ljutic, Leona Popovic, Filip Zubicic, Joan Verdu, and Filippo Della Vite were present. The event is designed to inspire young athletes and promote the next generation of skiing talent. The athletes shared their experiences and provided mentorship to aspiring skiers, showcasing the bright side of this sport.

Sloski Gala Dinner

The Slovenian Ski Association (Sloski) held its gala dinner, celebrating a year of remarkable achievements. The event was a festive occasion, bringing together the Slovenian skiing community to honor outstanding performances and foster a sense of unity and pride.

Mattia Casse's cycling adventure

Italian skier Mattia Casse took a break from his daily training to take part in a 24-hour team cycling race. Although skiers are known for their versatility, this race challenged him. But he loved the experience, and as he wrote on his Instagram account, he has already put next year's date in his diary.