Michaela Patscheider: Chasing dreams in Ski Classics

by Leandro Lutz • 01.02.2025
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Michaela Patscheider, a rising star in long-distance skiing, continues to make her mark in the Ski Classics Pro Tour. Representing Team Robinson Trentino, the Italian skier has set ambitious goals for Season XVI, aiming for a Top 15 finish.

Her determination and journey are highlighted in the latest episode of Ski Classics Ski or Die Raw Cut interview, where she shares insights into her training, challenges, and aspirations. In the video, Michaela confidently states, “Top 15 would be really nice as a goal this season,” a target she has already proven to be within reach with a top 15 finish at Marcialonga.

Watch the full episode of Ski or Die Raw Cut featuring Michaela Patscheider here:

SKI OR DIE RAW CUT – MICHAELA PATSCHEIDER

A Promising Talent in Ski Classics

Patscheider is also one of the strong contenders for the Youth Bib in Ski Classics Season XVI, competing among the best young athletes in the Pro Tour. Her steady progression and consistent performances make her a skier to watch this season.

A Look at Michaela Patscheider’s Season

As of now, Patscheider holds the SC Ranking #114 with 12,296,786 points, steadily climbing the rankings with solid performances. She has already made a strong impact in Season XVI with results that showcase her potential:

Recent Race Results

SeasonRaceDateTimeRank
XVIMarcialonga26.01.20253:23:02.915
XVIEngadin La Diagonela18.01.20252:14:23.326
XVILa Venosta ITT12.01.20250:44:41.523
XVI3 Zinnen Ski-Marathon11.01.20252:49:49.722
XVIBad Gastein Criterium15.12.20242:10:33.824
XVIBad Gastein ITT14.12.20240:19:15.730

In the current Pro Tour season, she holds the 16th position in the Champion competition, with 733 points, and the 5th place in the Youth competition, also with 733 points.

Ski Classics Ski or Die: A Look Inside the Pro Tour

The Ski Classics Ski or Die documentary series takes fans behind the scenes of professional long-distance skiing, offering an unfiltered view of the sport’s most dedicated athletes. This season, Michaela Patscheider joins the list of featured skiers, sharing her story, motivation, and life in the Pro Tour.

With hard work, resilience, and clear goals, Patscheider is determined to climb the Ski Classics rankings and cement her place among the elite.

Also Read: Team Robinson Trentino – Pro Team presentation Season XVI

WATCH THE EPISODE WITH TEAM ROBINSON TRENTINO ON SC PLAY!

Stay tuned for more updates on Michaela Patscheider’s season, and follow Ski Classics and ProXCskiing.com for exclusive content!

Like the original series, you can watch Ski Classics Ski or Die Raw Cut on SC Play. SC play is part of SC – the Ski Community. It also includes ProXCskiing.com, Langd.se, Langrenn.com, Maastohiihto.com, and Bezky.net.

Next up is Jizerská50 on Sunday, February 9. The 50-kilometer classic race marks the seventh Ski Classics stage and Season XVI’s second Grand Classics event.

Season XVI of Ski Classics Pro Tour consists of 14 events on 10 event weekends in 6 different countries. 

Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVI (2024/2025)

  • Event 0: Friday, December 13, 2024 –Ski Classics Pro Team Presentation XVI – Bad Gastein, Austria
  • Event 1: Saturday, December 14, 2024 – Bad Gastein ITT – Sportgastein, Austria, 7km
  • Event 2: Sunday, December 15, 2024 – Bad Gastein Criterium – Sportgastein, Austria, 36km
  • Event 3: Saturday, January 11, 2025 – 3 Zinnen Ski Marathon – Sexten, Italy, 60km
  • Event 4: Sunday, January 12, 2025 – La Venosta ITT Kapron-Melago – Val Venosta, Italy, 11km
  • Event 5: Saturday, January 18, 2025 – Engadin La Diagonela – Pontresina-Zuoz, Switzerland, 43km
  • Event 6: Sunday, January 26, 2025 – Marcialonga – Trentino, Italy, 70km
  • Event 7: Sunday, February 9, 2025 – Jizerská50 – Bedřichov, Czech Republic, 50km
  • Event 8: Saturday, February 15, 2025 – Grönklitt Criterium 61 – Orsa Grönklitt, Sweden, 61km
  • Event 9: Sunday, February 16, 2025 – Grönklitt ITT – Orsa Grönklitt, Sweden, 12km
  • Event 10: Sunday, March 2, 2025 – Vasaloppet – Sälen-Mora, Sweden, 90km
  • Event 11: Saturday, March 15, 2025 – Birkebeinerrennet – Rena-Lillehammer, Norway, 54km
  • Event 12: Saturday, March 22, 2025 – Marcialonga Bodø – Bodø, Norway, 50km
  • Event 13: Saturday, March 29, 2025 – Reistadløpet – Setermoen-Bardufoss, Norway, 46km
  • Event 14: Sunday, March 30, 2025 – Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja – Bardufoss-Finnsnes, Norway, 60km

More information about the Ski Classics Pro Tour can be found at skiclassics.com

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