The International Ski Federation (FIS) has announced the provisional Alpine World Cup schedule for the 2024-25 season, with the season-ending World Cup Finals set to take place in Sun Valley, Idaho from March 22-27. Sun Valley, which last hosted World Cup ski racing in 1977, will see the return of men’s and women’s races in downhill, super-G, giant slalom, and slalom.
The U.S. last hosted the World Cup Finals in 2017 in Aspen, Colorado, and this will be a much-anticipated return for American ski racing fans. The provisional calendar for next season also includes the first women’s races in Beaver Creek, Colorado since 2013. Beaver Creek has traditionally been an annual stop for men’s events in early December and this year will host a men’s downhill and super-G from Dec.6-8 as well as a women’s downhill and super-G from Dec.14-15.
FIS has also announced two new safety measures for athletes in the upcoming season. Skiers will be required to wear air bags in downhill and super-G races starting next season for injury protection. Additionally, there is a proposal to strongly recommend cut-resistant undergarments for all disciplines at all levels, with a goal to make them mandatory starting with the 2025-26 season. These measures aim to enhance athlete safety and reduce the risk of serious injuries during competitions.
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