Beyond the Stopwatch: How Protern Is Rethinking Feedback in Ski Racing
Protern brings GPS timing, speed analysis and video together to help ski coaches spend less time managing equipment and more time working with athletes.
Project Excel Aims to Bridge Canada’s Development Gap as NCAA Rules Change
Alpine Canada’s updated Project Excel plan aims to strengthen the pathway from provincial programs to the national team as new NCAA eligibility rules add urgency to athletes’ decisions.
From Mikaela Shiffrin to the Next Generation: Regan Dewhirst Brings a High-Performance Lens to GMVS
After years working with Mikaela Shiffrin, Regan Dewhirst has joined Green Mountain Valley School. She brings a World Cup perspective to athlete development, injury prevention and return to sport, with a focus on helping young racers understand and advocate for their needs.
A Matter of Minutes: Masters Racers Escape Hotel Blaze at Nevados de Chillán
Masters ski racers recount their escape from the Hotel Alto Nevados fire at Nevados de Chillán and the community response that helped them return home safely.
Suomu Is Making Its Case to the Ski Racing World
Suomu, a family-run resort on the Arctic Circle, is becoming a promising early-season destination with reliable snow, FIS terrain, on-site lodging and a flexible approach built around the needs of ski racing teams.
Kiara Derks Stopped Skiing for Results. Then Everything Started to Change.
Kiara Derks’ path from indoor slopes in the Netherlands to European Cup and World Cup racing has been anything but conventional. After missing the 2026 Olympics, she rediscovered the joy that first drew her to skiing, and the results followed.
Martin Returns to Alpine Canada as Head Coach of Canadian Women’s Team
After six years away from full-time ski racing, Martin returns to Alpine Canada as head coach of the Canadian women’s national team, bringing a focus on World Championship success, athlete development and rebuilding the women’s speed pathway.
How SkiTypes Founder Eliot Arnold Is Challenging Traditional Ski Racing Coaching
Why do the world’s best ski racers move so differently? SkiTypes founder Eliot Arnold believes understanding an athlete’s natural motor preferences could change how coaches approach technique, training and performance.
The Coaching Crisis in Ski Racing: Why We Keep Losing Great Coaches
Ski racing expects more from coaches than ever, but many still face seasonal employment, financial uncertainty and limited career security. Drawing on her own experience, Katie Twible examines why accomplished coaches leave—and what the sport loses with them.
What Happens When Boot Fitting, Rehabilitation and Ski Training Finally Work Together?
Discover how Seattle Ski Performance is redefining ski development by bringing boot fitting, physiotherapy, coaching, and movement analysis together through the SkyTechSport ski simulator. The result is a collaborative approach that helps skiers of all levels improve performance, recover from injury, and return to snow with greater confidence.
Can Infrastructure Buy Medals?
Canada is investing millions in National Alpine Ski Training Centres, but will better facilities alone lead to more World Cup podiums and Olympic medals? This analysis examines why coaching, athlete development, programming, and long-term support may matter just as much as infrastructure in building a sustainable high-performance ski racing system.
Lara Gut-Behrami Retires: The End of an Era for One of Alpine Skiing’s Greatest Champions
Lara Gut-Behrami has announced her retirement after nearly two decades at the pinnacle of alpine skiing. Olympic champion, two-time Overall World Cup winner and one of the sport's most authentic voices, the Swiss legend leaves behind a legacy defined by resilience, honesty and an unwavering love for skiing.
Elena Curtoni to Return for One Final World Cup Season
Elena Curtoni will return for one final World Cup season after overcoming another difficult summer marked by injury and uncertainty. The Italian speed veteran says the 2026-27 campaign will be the last of a career defined by resilience, perseverance, and four World Cup victories.
Her Sport Collective: Changing the Conversation Around Female Athlete Health
Former U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee colleagues Sady Carelli and Martina Plunger Beech created Her Sport Collective to bridge the gap between sports science and everyday coaching. In this interview, they discuss female athlete health, coach education, communication, and why supporting female athletes starts with better conversations.
The Man Behind the Boots: Why Matt Schiller Has Become One of Ski Racing’s Most Trusted Voices
Matt Schiller has spent more than 30 years helping athletes ski faster through a unique blend of coaching, boot fitting, equipment expertise, and movement analysis.
SkyTechSport Continues Canadian Expansion with Growing Network of Year-Round Training Centers
Discover how SkyTechSport is expanding across Canada with year-round ski training centers that help athletes, coaches, retailers, and skiers improve all year long.
Beyond the Finish Line: How the Athlete Action Plan Is Helping Athletes Build Success in Sport and Life
Steve Ilkiw and Michael Colley are helping reshape athlete development through the Athlete Action Plan, a framework that prepares athletes for success both in sport and beyond.
The Long Road to Speed: Felix Monsén Is Still Chasing What’s Possible
Swedish World Cup speed skier Felix Monsén reflects on overcoming injuries, building his own independent program, joining the Austrian Ski Team for a new chapter, and giving back to the next generation through his Speed Swedes mentorship program.
Inside SNØ: How Norway’s Indoor Ski Center is Shaping the Future of Ski Racing
As weather variability and shrinking glacier access create new challenges for summer ski training, more clubs, academies, and national teams are turning to indoor facilities like Norway's SNØ. With race-quality snow, dedicated training lanes, advanced coaching technology, and predictable conditions year-round, SNØ is becoming an increasingly important tool for athlete development and preseason preparation.
Francis Royal Still Believes in the Long Game
Francis Royal’s move from Alpine Canada’s Women’s World Cup slalom program to the Women’s Development Team may have surprised some, but for those who know him, it reflects a lifelong commitment to athlete development. In this candid conversation, Royal discusses why he embraced a new challenge, the importance of hard conversations, what separates future World Cup athletes from the rest, and how Canada can strengthen its development pathway by focusing on people, collaboration, and the long game.
Proctor Academy Bets on Snow Farming and Surface Quality to Redefine Athlete Development
Proctor Academy is redefining ski racing development in the Northeast through a relentless focus on repetition, surface quality, and innovation. By investing in snow farming technology and maximizing efficient training time, the program is creating earlier access to snow, more opportunities for athletes, and a sustainable future for alpine development.
Skiing Is Believing: A Podcast That Captures the Heart of the Sport
In a sport measured by hundredths of a second, Skiing Is Believing looks beyond the finish line to uncover the human stories behind alpine skiing. Hosted by Matthew and his grandfather Alan, the podcast has grown from a family passion project into one of the sport’s most authentic voices—blending thoughtful interviews, race analysis, and genuine conversation to bring fans closer to the people who define ski racing. Now joining Ski Racing Media as an affiliated podcast, Skiing Is Believing is helping redefine how the sport is told, one story at a time.
HEAD Listens: Inside a Women-Led Feedback Summit Shaping the Future of Skiing
HEAD is reshaping how ski products are developed by putting women’s voices at the center of the conversation. At a recent women-focused summit at Big White, B.C., the brand brought together influential figures from across the North American ski industry to test prototype skis, discuss representation, and provide candid feedback on everything from product design to marketing language. The event highlighted the importance of inclusion, authentic storytelling, and community in shaping the future of skiing.
Mt. Mansfield Academy’s Award Winning Formula: Building Ski Racers for Life
Mt. Mansfield Academy was named U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s Club of the Year in both Alpine and Overall while also earning Gold Certified Club status, recognizing decades of athlete development, coaching consistency, and a community driven approach that continues to produce top level ski racers.
