Deal or No Deal: What it means to be ‘sponsored’
The skinny on sponsorships from equipment manufacturers.
Season of the Switch
How a few simple tweaks to his set-up turned Steven Nyman’s racing around, and can help you, too.
GMVS alumnus Kennison returns to academy as equipment manager
Former Volkl National Race Director Scott Kennison starts new job at his alma mater on Aug. 1.
Mancuso moves back into Lange boots
Rossignol Group announces several key signings including Jens Byggmark and Werner Heel.
UPDATED: Upcoming alpine rule changes you need to know
All the alpine rule changes that go into effect for the 2015-16 USSA season.
Jansrud extends contract with HEAD through 2018
Norwegian star to use HEAD equipment, including helmets and goggles, through the next Winter Olympic Games.
Austrian speedster Huetter extends Marker Volkl contract
The 22-year-old speed specialist has spent the past 10 years on the product.
VIDEO: Q&A with Ted Ligety’s ski technician Alex Martin
Meet Alex Martin, the man responsible for keeping Ted Ligety's skis running fast.
Backshop: The Secret to Super Fast Skis
It’s the trickle-down effect, and here’s how it works.
Swiss speed specialist Suter switches to Dynastar
After a long partnership with Stoeckli, the Swiss skier who always seems just shy of the podium makes an equipment change.
Theaux signs 2-year contract with HEAD
Adrien Theaux joins French teammates Johan Clarey, Cyprien Richard, and Mathieu Faivre on HEAD skis and boots. Is Pinturault far behind?
Booker named new president and CEO of Fischer Skis US
Former President of Nordica USA and UVM All-American Willy Booker moves to Fischer.
Swedish slalom star Myhrer moves to HEAD
2012 World Cup slalom champion Andre Myhrer joins the World Cup Rebels.
Summer sessions: How to test skis at Mt. Hood this year
Armed with this information and our interactive map, navigating the Mt. Hood testing scene will be a piece of cake even for novices.
Ruiz Castillo joins Maze and Rebensburg on Stoeckli
The Spanish speed specialist moves from Salomon to the Swiss manufacturer.
Backshop: How to put your skis away for the summer
An ounce of prevention, as they say, is often worth a pound of cure.
Bernadette Schild signs with Rossignol
Lange and Rossignol enter the Austrian equipment pool.
Stoeckli signs GS ace Viktoria Rebensburg
The Swiss ski company has added Germany's Viktoria Rebensburg to its team which already includes Tina Maze.
Partial ACL tear for Mermillod-Blondin
The French all-rounder will miss at least six months if surgery is required.
Alliance pays off for Canadians and Norwegians; Guay wins Val Gardena
In an arrangement where Norwegian and Canadian teams work together at speed events, the alliance placed five skiers in the top 10 down the Saslong.
