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Ski Zenit boasts about this summer on the pristine slopes of Saas-Fee. They describe Saas-Fee as unmatched skiing conditions, fewer crowds, and a picturesque, car-free town that provides an ideal environment for ski race training. 

In episode 27 of the Skiing is Believing Podcast summer series, Alan and Matt spoke to French alpine ski racer Flavio Vitale.

19-year-old Hunter Salani just finished his inaugural year on the development team of the Stifel US Ski and Snowboard Team. He shares his passionate path from Ski and Snowboard Club Vail and the support that got him to where he is.

The Winter Sports School (WSS) will become the first school in the United States to integrate the Lindsey Vonn Foundation (LVF)-accredited #STRONGgirls curriculum into its annual advisory curriculum.

With warming winters, an investment in adaptability and efficiency sits at the heart of the Proctor Ski Area’s future strategy.  Learn more.

PARK CITY, UT—The Winter Sports School (WSS) received a generous donation from U.S. Ski & Snowboard toward its $5 million Reaching New Peaks capital campaign. To date, the WSS has raised $2.8 million and is reaching out to the community and winter sports industry to raise the remaining $2.2 million necessary to begin the project this fall.

Carrabassett Valley Academy (CVA) is committed to giving all their athletes the opportunity to reach their full potential, with the intent to ski more with higher quality; the expanded race venue created through The Podium Project has leveraged that goal at CVA. 

There are new positions available at Green Mountain Valley School for U14, FIS level, and the Junior Race Program. Apply online!

Mt. Mansfield Academy (MMA), working in partnership with Stowe Mountain Resort (SMR), announces an upgrade to the snowmaking infrastructure that serves the MMA race venues at Spruce Peak.

West Mountain hires Olympic and World Cup Coach Teresita Birkner as Head Women’s FIS coach for West Mountain Racing. Accomplished daughters Macarena and Belen, individually or collaboratively, will serve as her FIS Assistants to help our U16 athletes as they transition t

Ski and Snowboard Club Vail Looks to Hire a Technician for the 24/25 Season. The opportunity can be full-time or part-time seasonal work.

West Mountain kicks off the 2024 summer season on Saturday, June 29 with its annual Music on the Mountain event from 6-10pm featuring live music from headliner Big Sky Country and opener Bravely Music, food and beverage, activities, and fireworks! 

Burke Mountain Academy's Annika Hunt and Harper Sargent were awarded the Eastern Ski Writers Golden Ski Award, presented by the New England Ski Museum.

Green Mountain Valley School (GMVS) is excited to announce a transition in the leadership of its Junior Race Program. Megan Mikell is the new Junior Program Director.

Burke Mountain Academy (BMA) has officially launched its $30 million "Chasing Greatness: Win from Within" campaign. This transformative initiative represents some of BMA's most ambitious work yet and a bold vision to redefine what’s possible for alpine ski racing development and education. 

Stratton Mountain School (SMS) proudly announces the appointment of Sydney Koop (Mikkelson) as its new Junior Program Director, effective July 1st.

Waterville Valley Black & Blue Trail Smashers and Waterville Valley Academy are pleased to announce the hiring of Patrick Purcell as Head Women’s FIS Coach.