Snowy Close to the Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup
On day two of the Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup, the snow and wind came in hot, making for an exciting, wintery end to the domestic tech series. The U.S.-based crowd again did not disappoint as the world’s best slalom skiers made it down the steep terrain on Red Dog.
Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team athletes River Radamus and Luke Winters raced but did not make second run, landing in 32nd and 35th respectively. Ben Ritchie and Jett Seymour did not finish. However, the athletes were in positive spirits and happy to be home in the United States, ski some powder, and enjoy family and friends at the Palisades venue.
“Racing in Europe we don't ever get a home crowd," said Winters. "This is the first time we have had a slalom in the United States in a long time, so to have 20-plus people of my family and friends here is cool."
The ending of the race caused a dramatic stir with former U.S. athlete and now Greek skier AJ Ginnis in fourth after first run, and coming down to win the race. However, here was a 20-minute delay following the final race to determine if Ginnis straddled, and ultimately, FIS determined that Ginnis was disqualified. The winner of the race then went to the young Norwegian Alexander Steen Olsen, second place went to Norwegian Timon Haugan, and third place ended in a tie between Bulgarian skier Albert Popov, his first World Cup podium, and French skier Clement Noel.
The Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup would not have been possible without the volunteers, course workers and everyone in between helping to pull off the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in snowstorm conditions. Just days prior to the races, the international athletes enjoyed a powder day at the resort with many claiming it to be one of the best powder days they had experienced.
The World Cup schedule rolls on to Aspen next week for the Stifel America's Downhill March 3-5 for two downhill races and one super-G.
RESULTS
Men's slalom