Alta Badia Ski Racing is an international ski academy in the Italian Alps. They have two home bases in Milano-Cortina, one in Alta Badia-Cortina, Dolomites and Aprica, in the Bormio region. The academy takes a holistic approach to ski racing and offers quality and individual attention. 

The academy strives to offer an “enriching experience both technically and personally.” They remain small in numbers to provide the best avenues for their athletes to succeed in their long-term goals. Although small, they still divide into two teams to ensure that they address individual needs. The academy caters to FIS high school and postgraduate athletes. The student-athletes are encouraged to stay in the program year-round but are offered three different options: summer, fall and winter. 

The academy recommends different online schools for their athletes but offers the option of attending the local high school in Alta Badia. Most of the athletes in their program are postgraduate students, so they have the option to work as research assistants for a range of academic programs. They also have Italian language classes that can lead to final certification. The coaches and staff are also on the forefront of research and innovation in alpine skiing by leading the ESKI Project. The student-athletes live together in shared apartments in the two different home bases. 

At this international ski academy, the student-athletes train alongside World Cup and Europa Cup racers. The Alps bring in highly competitive athletes, so the coaches challenge their racers to give their best throughout the year. Outside of the competition season in the winter, they offer summer and fall camps that maximize their time on snow. Also, they developed an intensive dryland program for optimal strength and conditioning.


Alta Badia-Cortina-Aprica International Ski Academy racers standing together.
Credit: Alta Badia Ski Racing
FIS World Cup, giant slalom, men. Image shows Marco Odermatt (SUI).
Credit: GEPA/Thomas Bachun
Alta Badia Ski Racing athletes together.
Credit: Alta Badia Ski Racing

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