As The New York Times reported, the average cost of a single-day lift ticket in the U.S. hit an astonishing $250 in the 2024 season. And, again, that's the average. It's also only the cost of a ticket, so you'll still need to pay for food and drinks, lessons (if you need them), and a hotel if you plan to stay overnight.
One of the downhill trainings ahead of the race has also been canceled. A minimum of one downhill training is compulsory to hold a downhill race under FIS rules. Downhill training took place on Tuesday, December 2, while a second one is currently underway. Tuesday's fastest skier was Switzerland's Marco Odermatt, while Canada's Brodie Seger claimed a close second, just 0.40 seconds behind the 2024-25 Season Overall World Cup champion.