Updated: October 16, 2009, 11:14 AM ET
World Cup sets start date
OBERHOFEN, Switzerland -- The opening races of the World Cup ski season in Soelden, Austria, have been confirmed for Oct. 24-25.
The International Ski Federation said on Friday that conditions on the Rettenbach glacier were sufficient, with race organizers adding man-made snow to the natural snow already covering the course.
A women's giant slalom will open the season on Oct. 24, with a men's giant slalom a day later.
Lindsey Vonn of the United States and Aksel Lund Svindal of Norway are the defending overall World Cup champions.
Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press
