Two American ski racers, Maxi Høder and Bradshaw Underhill, are proving there’s no single path to success in modern ski racing. From early development to college and beyond, their contrasting journeys highlight a deeper question in the sport: what happens after talent is identified?
What happens when your sport ends and no one prepares you for what comes next? For many athletes, the transition out of sport is not just a career shift, it is a loss of identity, structure, and purpose. This piece explores the emotional reality of life after sport and how athletes can begin to rebuild.
Women in ski racing are redefining what coaching looks like while raising families, challenging a system that was never built to support them—and proving the sport must evolve to keep them.
After more than a decade without a World Cup slalom podium, U.S. men’s skiing may finally be turning a corner. A breakout performance at Junior Worlds in Narvik signals new depth and raises an important question: is a new era beginning?
After a crash in Val d’Isère left her fighting to save her leg, Stef Fleckenstein spent two years rebuilding from the ground up. Now, the Canadian speed skier is a NorAm downhill champion and heading back to the World Cup with a guaranteed start in every downhill next season.
Bode Miller joins Arc City for a candid conversation on his childhood, mindset, career highs and struggles, and his perspective on the future of American ski racing.
Valerie Grenier closes the season with a dominant win at the World Cup Finals in Hafjell, while Mikaela Shiffrin secures the Overall Globe in a dramatic finish to the women’s GS season.
Valerie Grenier leads after run one in Hafjell, just 0.02 ahead of Sara Hector, as the fight for the Overall Globe between Mikaela Shiffrin and Emma Aicher comes down to a dramatic second run.
Former U.S. Ski Team athlete Hig Roberts joins Fresh Corduroy to share an honest look at life on the World Cup circuit, the mental and financial challenges of ski racing, and his personal journey beyond the sport.
Mikaela Shiffrin wins the Hafjell slalom in dominant fashion, securing her ninth slalom globe and capping a historic season with nine victories in ten races.
Mikaela Shiffrin delivers a dominant first run in Hafjell, taking a commanding 1.10 second lead as the women’s World Cup Finals slalom heads into a decisive second run.
Sofia Goggia delivered under pressure in Kvitfjell, winning the final Super G of the season to secure the crystal globe. With standout performances from Corinne Suter and Kira Weidle Winkelmann, and a tightening overall race, the World Cup Finals set the stage for a dramatic finish.
Dominik Paris powered to victory in Kvitfjell to open the World Cup Finals, while Marco Odermatt capped off a dominant season by securing the downhill Crystal Globe.
Three Paralympic Games and a gold medal later, Andrew Kurka has become one of the most fearless athletes in para alpine skiing. Raised on a remote Alaskan homestead, Kurka built a career defined by grit, resilience, and relentless work ethic. From charging lines others would not attempt to inspiring the next generation of athletes, his journey reflects a legacy built on perseverance and purpose both on and off the slopes.
At just 19, Audrey Crowley is emerging as one of the most exciting young athletes in Para Alpine skiing. The Eagle, Colorado native has already earned multiple World Cup podiums and a World Championships bronze medal while balancing competition in both para and able-bodied racing. With the Milan Cortina Paralympic Winter Games on the horizon and a new chapter ahead at the University of Denver, Crowley’s rise on the international stage is only just beginning.
Salomon is returning to North American alpine racing with a grassroots strategy focused on athlete development, product evolution, and rebuilding trust within the racing community. Former racer Lauren Samuels is leading the effort, bringing the brand back to the start gate with a long-term vision rooted in youth programs and coach relationships.
Discover the top ski racing camps for 2026, from glacier training in Europe to summer sessions at Mt. Hood and academy programs across North America. This guide highlights upcoming spring, summer, and fall training opportunities to help athletes build skills, gain experience, and prepare for the next race season.
Marco Odermatt secured his fourth consecutive super-G crystal globe after both scheduled races in Courchevel were cancelled due to unsafe conditions. With an insurmountable points lead and only one race remaining, the Swiss star adds another title to his dominant 2024-25 World Cup season.
The men’s World Cup Super-G scheduled for March 14 in Courchevel, France has been cancelled after 48cm of snowfall on the Éclipse course. Organizers hope to run a replacement Super-G tomorrow with a provisional start time of 10:45 a.m. local time.
Montana State’s Justine Lamontagne and Dartmouth senior Oscar Zimmer captured the NCAA Slalom titles on a challenging third day of racing at Utah Olympic Park. Warm temperatures and deep grooves tested the field, while podium performances from Mia Hunt, Louison Accambray, Julian Arthur, and Johs Herland highlighted a dramatic day as the team title race tightened heading into the final Nordic event.
Canada sent one male athlete to the 2026 FIS Alpine Junior World Championships and had no male representation in Olympic technical events. These moments raise broader questions about the depth of Canada’s men’s alpine skiing pipeline and the future of athlete development.
Justine Lamontagne (Montana State) and Johs Herland (Utah) captured the NCAA Giant Slalom titles at Park City Mountain’s Olympic Mountain Center on the opening day of the 2026 NCAA Skiing Championships. Strong podium performances and dramatic second-run moves shook up the leaderboard, while Colorado emerged from the alpine events leading the team standings as the championships shift to Nordic racing at Soldier Hollow.
Elena Curtoni thrilled the home crowd in Val di Fassa with a commanding victory in Sunday’s Women’s Super-G. In a tightly contested race where just 0.34 seconds separated the top five, Kajsa Vickhoff Lie secured second while Italy’s Asja Zenere surged from bib 33 to claim her first Super-G World Cup podium.
Laura Pirovano thrilled the home crowd in Val di Fassa, edging Austria’s Cornelia Huetter by just .01 seconds to claim her second downhill victory of the weekend. Switzerland’s Corinne Suter completed a tightly contested podium in third, while Breezy Johnson led the Americans in fourth. The dramatic finish also reshaped the race for the women’s Downhill World Cup globe heading toward Finals.
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