All eyes are on the stunning South Tyrol peaks as the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup rolls into Kronplatz for the traditional women’s giant slalom showdown on the infamous Erta slope! 🇮🇹❄️
This iconic Italian venue — known for its brutal steepness and breathtaking Dolomites views — is firing up the final technical races before the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics explode in February. With Run 1 dropping at 10:30 and Run 2 at 13:30 on January 20, expect razor-sharp gates, high-speed turns, and zero room for error on a hill that demands absolute precision and courage.
The Erta has long been a proving ground for giants of the sport — a slope where legends are made (or broken). This year’s field is stacked: Mikaela Shiffrin (USA), fresh off her record-extending 107th World Cup win (and 70th in slalom) in Flachau, continues her push back toward giant slalom glory after injury setbacks. She’s ranked top-5 in GS this season and hungry for momentum heading into Olympic GS on February 15. But challengers are circling — Alice Robinson (NZL) leads the discipline standings, Julia Scheib (AUT) has multiple wins, Camille Rast (SUI) brings slalom fire to GS, and Paula Moltzan (USA) is riding high from recent podiums.
