We sat down with Arctica Ambassador Korbinian Rampp, a top U16 racer in Germany, to talk about ski racing in Europe and hear about his ski racing journey. Korbinian hails from Southwest Bavaria, Germany, and regularly races and trains in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy. He has had some national success in Germany and in […]
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American World Cup Alpine Ski Racing Preview
World Cup Ski Racing returns to the United States next week with two stops — slalom and GS at Palisades Tahoe and downhill and Super-G at Aspen Snowmass. For the first time since the 2017 World Championships at Aspen, the men’s World Cup circuit will visit North America mid-season. For US fans, that means a […]
4 Ski Racing Drills for Your Fastest Ski Race Ever
We don’t need to tell you that ski racing is a complicated sport. A summer of strength and endurance training, hours and hours spent refining technique and tactics, all for a minute-long race run. A vigorous race day warm-up with these ski racing drills can help you capitalize on the numerous hours and effort you’ve […]
New Product Drop!! Side Zip Bib Overalls
Introducing Arctica Side Zip Bib Overalls! Just in time for the coldest part of the year. Our newest ski racing pant brings all the best features of our well-loved Side Zip 2.0 Pants to a versatile bib overall pant. Think warm and durable, with functional features for the race course, the backcountry or anywhere in between. […]
Top 10 Gifts for Ski Racers
That special ski racer in your life has been working hard in the gym, prepping their prized skis, and dreaming about ski racing. Treat them to a gift they’ll love and use daily this holiday season. No matter your budget, we have the perfect gifts for any ski racer. 1 – Arctica GS Race […]
The Best Ski Race Suit Yet
High-quality products and world-class customer service, delivered at a fair price. Arctica was founded on these three principles. In response to the lack of affordable, high-quality products available to ski racers, Arctica set out to revolutionize ski racing. Constant innovation and product development are at the heart of what we do. So, we are so […]
5 Steps to Tuning Fast Ski Racing Skis
T minus 2 months until ski season! Now that your dryland conditioning plan is all dialed in, it’s time to get your ski racing equipment prepped for ski season. Like a chef’s knives, your skis are your primary tool. If you take care of them, they let the rest of your ski skills shine through. […]
3 Most Important Do’s and Don’ts for Dryland Ski Training
The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting cooler, and ski season is just around the corner. Dryland strength and conditioning is one of the best ways to set yourself up for a successful ski season. It’s been said that you pay now, or you pay later… so put in the work now and […]
The 5 Best Summer Ski Racing Camps
For those dreaming of colder days on the mountain, Arctica has compiled a list of the best summer ski camps to take your ski racing to the next level. Luckily, there’s still time to reserve a camp spot, book a flight, and step into ski boots this summer. Read on for our expert’s take on […]
What It’s Really Like to Go to Summer Ski Camp
Mount Hood has had one of its snowiest springs in years. Portland, OR has just recorded its wettest spring ever. For the eager skier, that means a well-above-average snowpack at Mount Hood and excellent summer training opportunities a drive or domestic flight away. If you’re thinking about going to summer ski camp for the first […]
The HomeLight Foundation Series Season Has Kicked Off
The HomeLight Foundation Series kicks off this weekend at Copper Mountain in Colorado. It’s the first weekend of racing for the U.S. leg of the FIS NorAm, and it brings some of the best up-and-coming ski racing athletes to the hill.
Blind Ambition
As an abled bodied skier, to learn how to ski race you just need to find nearly any mountain and sign up, but when you are disabled it is different. This is a guest blog post by Arctica Ambassador, and blind ski racer, Abby Duffy.