As the world's best alpine ski racers gather on the Rettenbach Glacier in Sölden at the end of October, a new World Cup season is about to begin. After an eventful and successful winter, excitement is building once again. Months of preparation are behind the athletes, equipment is dialed in, and anticipation is growing. Sölden is where the first questions of the season are answered: Who has taken the next step? Who is ready to challenge at the highest level?