The International Ski Federation (FIS) announced the provisional Alpine World Cup schedule for the 2024-25 season. Sun Valley, Idaho will host the season-ending World Cup Finals from March 22-27, marking its return to hosting World Cup ski racing after a 48-year hiatus. The venue has been marked with (TBC) by FIS, indicating that it is not yet confirmed for the event.
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. Sun Valley previously hosted World Cup giant slaloms and slaloms in 1975 and 1977.
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, super-G, and GS 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.
