Gurgl gets the green light from FIS, the second Austrian stage makes it for the slaloms on November 23-24
Gurgl replaces Levi in the women's World Cup calendar
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has given the green light to Gurgl, Austria, to host the second slalom of the women's World Cup, scheduled for November 23-24. The resort replaces Levi, Finland, which was originally scheduled to host the event but was forced to cancel due to a lack of snow.
Gurgl is a popular ski resort in the Ötztal Alps
Gurgl is a popular ski resort located in the Ötztal Alps in western Austria. The resort is known for its high altitude, which guarantees good snow conditions throughout the winter season.
Gurgl has a long history of hosting major ski events, including the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in 2001. The resort is also a popular training destination for national ski teams.
The women's World Cup slalom will be held on the Hohe Mut slope
The women's World Cup slalom will be held on the Hohe Mut slope in Gurgl. The slope is known for its challenging terrain and steep pitch.
The slalom is one of the most technical events in alpine skiing. It requires skiers to navigate a course of closely spaced gates as quickly as possible.
The top skiers in the world will be competing in Gurgl
The top skiers in the world will be competing in Gurgl, including Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States, Petra Vlhova of Slovakia, and Katharina Liensberger of Austria.
The Gurgl slalom is sure to be an exciting event, and it will be a great opportunity for fans to see the best skiers in the world compete on one of the most challenging slopes in the world.