The rarest wax in the Hertel lineup — WhiteGold™, the secret Olympic formula used at the 1988 Calgary and 1994 Lillehammer Games, now reformulated in 2026 with stronger pollen-repellent properties for today’s warmer, pollen-heavier snow conditions. When only the absolute best will do. Made in USA since 1974.
WhiteGold™ is Hertel’s premium racing formula — the wax that Olympic technicians reached for when conditions were at their most demanding. Now updated for the conditions of today’s changing climate.
🥇 Olympic Gold Medal Pedigree — 1988 & 1994 🥇
Why WhiteGold Stands Alone
🥇 1988 Calgary Olympics: Gold medal winning formula
🥇 1994 Lillehammer Olympics: Gold medal winning formula
🌿 2026 formula update: Stronger pollen-repellent chemistry for today’s earlier, heavier pollen seasons
🌟 Premium racing formula: The pinnacle of the Hertel wax lineup
🌡️ All-temperature performance: Engineered for the most demanding race conditions
🇺🇸 Made in USA since 1974
Reformulated for a Warmer World
As climate change pushes pollen seasons earlier and extends them deeper into ski season, even the most elite race-day conditions are increasingly affected. The 2026 WhiteGold™ formula update adds stronger pollen-repellent surfactant chemistry — so this legendary Olympic formula continues to perform at the highest level in today’s conditions. Read the full story →
The Olympic Story
WhiteGold™ was the formula that Hertel’s Olympic wax technicians trusted when the stakes were highest — at the 1988 Calgary and 1994 Lillehammer Games. It’s the wax behind two gold medals, and now it’s available to serious skiers who demand nothing less than Olympic-proven performance.
Perfect For
Elite and competitive ski racers
Serious enthusiasts who want the absolute best
Anyone who wants to ski on the same formula that won Olympic gold
