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Chasing white gold in the other hemisphere

Aug 31, 2023·Alpine Skiing
Photo @ Neil Kerr

For professional skiers, the allure of 'white gold' is a pursuit that transcends borders and seasons.

With the 2023/2024 season approaching very quickly, several teams have decided to travel to the other hemisphere to take advantage of winter conditions, while summer is still in full bloom in Europe.

The excitement of the athletes can be felt on social networks, where photos and videos of breathtaking scenery are posted daily.

Feeling like missing winter and dreaming a little? Here are a few posts from athletes we've listed here.

The Swiss Women in Ushuaïa

Une publication partagée par Wendy Holdener (@wendyholdener)

The Swiss Men in Ushuaïa

Une publication partagée par Marco Odermatt (@marcoodermatt)

The Austrian Women in Ushuaïa

Une publication partagée par KATHI TRUPPE (@kathitruppe)

The Austrian Men in Chile

Une publication partagée par Marco Schwarz - Official (@schwarz_marco)

The Norwegian Men in New Zealand

Une publication partagée par Atle Lie McGrath (@atleliemcgrath)

The Norwegian Women in Chile

Une publication partagée par Ragnhild Mowinckel (@ragmow)

The Italien Men in Ushuaïa

Une publication partagée par Pippeio (@filippodellavite)

The French Men in Chile

Une publication partagée par Matthieu Bailet (@matthieu_bailet)

The American Team in New Zealand

Une publication partagée par Paula Moltzan (@paulamoltzan)

The Croatian team

Une publication partagée par 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥 𝙕𝙪𝙗𝙘𝙞𝙘 (@filipzubcic10)

The continental cup is underway and this is an opportunity for some athletes to collect some good results before the winter. 
On the women's side, the Americans were at the start of the giants slalom races at Coronet Peak. 
Victory went to AJ Hurt (USA) and Ava Sunshine (USA), who won her first race at this level.

On the men's side, Denmark's Christian Borgnaes won the first of the two giant slalom races, while Switzerland's Fadri Janutin won the second.

Slalom races are also scheduled for the next few days.