About Matt Garcka

Matt Garcka is the co-host of the Skiing is Believing podcast and an emerging voice in ski racing journalism. Introduced to the sport by his co-host and grandfather, Garcka began following alpine ski racing four years ago and quickly developed a deep passion for the World Cup circuit and the athletes who define it. That passion helped launch Skiing is Believing, now in its third series, where Garcka combines analysis, storytelling, and fan perspective to cover the sport. At just 16, he began building a career in sports journalism and hopes to one day become a senior ski racing commentator.

South American Cup: Bocock Wins, Lindsey Breaks Through

Mary Bocock and U.S. independent Rhett Lindsey won downhills at the 2026 South American Cup finals in Corralco, Chile. AJ Hurt added a super-G podium, while Barbora Nováková claimed three season titles. Race results, final standings and athlete perspectives.

By | 2026-10-02T16:38:34-06:00 October 2nd, 2026 | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on South American Cup: Bocock Wins, Lindsey Breaks Through

2030 Olympic Alpine Skiing Venues: Courchevel and Val d’Isère Confirmed

The 2030 Olympic alpine skiing venue map is set. Courchevel will host the speed disciplines, while Val d’Isère stages the technical races on separate men’s and women’s slopes.

By | 2026-09-17T18:24:55-06:00 September 17th, 2026 | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on 2030 Olympic Alpine Skiing Venues: Courchevel and Val d’Isère Confirmed

GBR’s Molly Butler, AUT’s Meissl Win 2026 Australia New Zealand Cup Overall Titles

GBR’s Molly Butler and Austria’s Christoph Meissl claimed the 2026 Australia New Zealand Cup overall titles after an international Coronet Peak finale shaped by weather cancellations.

By | 2026-09-17T18:26:02-06:00 September 11th, 2026 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on GBR’s Molly Butler, AUT’s Meissl Win 2026 Australia New Zealand Cup Overall Titles

CZE’s Novakova, USA’s Cutler Lead La Parva South American Cup Speed Races

CZE’s Barbora Novakova and USA’s Haley Cutler controlled the women’s La Parva speed series, while two junior world champions swept the men’s races.

By | 2026-09-11T06:39:39-06:00 September 10th, 2026 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Comments Off on CZE’s Novakova, USA’s Cutler Lead La Parva South American Cup Speed Races

Crans-Montana 2027 World Championships: Full Schedule and Guide

The FIS Alpine World Ski Championships return to Crans-Montana 40 years after the Swiss resort hosted the 1987 edition. Here is the complete schedule, race venue information and a look at the athletes positioned to defend their titles.

By | 2026-09-04T05:36:51-06:00 August 31st, 2026 | Tags: , , | Comments Off on Crans-Montana 2027 World Championships: Full Schedule and Guide

Australia New Zealand Cup Opens With Stifel U.S. Ski Team Podiums at Mt Hutt

Live ski racing returned at Mt Hutt with Americans Elisabeth Bocock and Liv Moritz earning victories as the 2026/27 Australia-New Zealand Cup season got underway in New Zealand.

By | 2026-08-26T06:24:39-06:00 August 26th, 2026 | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Australia New Zealand Cup Opens With Stifel U.S. Ski Team Podiums at Mt Hutt

Stifel U.S. Ski Team Wins Three as South American Cup Opens

The U.S. women opened the 2026/27 South American Cup with three victories and a run of podiums at Cerro Castor, leaving Ushuaia with Americans holding the top four spots in the overall standings.

By | 2026-08-25T11:56:20-06:00 August 25th, 2026 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Stifel U.S. Ski Team Wins Three as South American Cup Opens

Katharina Liensberger Comeback: From Olympic Heartbreak to Hope

A devastating knee injury ended Katharina Liensberger’s Olympic season. Now, the Austrian champion is finding patience, perspective and renewed love for skiing on her road back.

By | 2026-08-21T08:41:12-06:00 August 17th, 2026 | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Katharina Liensberger Comeback: From Olympic Heartbreak to Hope

The Edge Ski Team: the new global team joins the Skiing is Believing podcast

Aleix Linse and new coach Martin Fahrner join the Skiing is Believing podcast to discuss the launch of The Edge Ski Team, its international 2026/27 roster and their ambitions for the season ahead.

By | 2026-08-13T19:09:38-06:00 August 10th, 2026 | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on The Edge Ski Team: the new global team joins the Skiing is Believing podcast

Olympic medallist Jackie Wiles returns to the Skiing is Believing podcast

Jackie Wiles reflects on the best season of her career, the strength of the U.S. women's speed team, thoughts on retirement, and the excitement building for the 2026-27 World Cup season in the latest Skiing is Believing podcast.

By | 2026-08-04T12:53:28-06:00 August 4th, 2026 | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Olympic medallist Jackie Wiles returns to the Skiing is Believing podcast

Federica Brignone Returns to Snow, Future Still Undecided

Federica Brignone returned to snow July 30 for the first time since her final World Cup race in Soldeu. However, the two-time Olympic champion has not decided whether she will compete during the 2026-27 season.

By | 2026-08-06T19:07:11-06:00 August 3rd, 2026 | Tags: , , | Comments Off on Federica Brignone Returns to Snow, Future Still Undecided

Meet the team: Katie Twible joins the Skiing is Believing podcast

Former ski racer and World Cup coach Katie Twible shares her journey from athlete to coach to Ski Racing Media, and why she's passionate about the future of ski racing.

By | 2026-07-27T12:18:20-06:00 July 27th, 2026 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on Meet the team: Katie Twible joins the Skiing is Believing podcast

IOC Lifts Russian Olympic Committee Suspension, Opening Path to Return

The IOC has provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee. However, questions remain about Russia’s flag, anthem and eligibility at future Olympic Games.

By | 2026-07-17T06:13:51-06:00 July 10th, 2026 | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on IOC Lifts Russian Olympic Committee Suspension, Opening Path to Return

Maurice Adrait, Influential French Ski Coach and Mentor, Dies at 72

French skiing is mourning Maurice Adrait, the longtime coach, mentor and Fédération Française de Ski press officer who helped shape generations of athletes, including Carole Merle and Alexis Pinturault. He died at age 72.

By | 2026-07-02T19:35:41-06:00 June 26th, 2026 | Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Maurice Adrait, Influential French Ski Coach and Mentor, Dies at 72

Michelle Gisin and Luca De Aliprandini marry at Lake Garda after 12 years together

Swiss Olympic champion Michelle Gisin and Italian World Cup racer Luca De Aliprandini celebrated their wedding at Lake Garda after 12 years together, surrounded by family, friends and fellow ski racing stars.

By | 2026-06-25T19:05:05-06:00 June 23rd, 2026 | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Michelle Gisin and Luca De Aliprandini marry at Lake Garda after 12 years together

Triple Olympic champion Franjo von Allmen signs contract with HEAD Rebels until 2030

Franjo von Allmen has committed his future to HEAD Rebels, signing a contract extension through 2030. The Olympic and World champion has enjoyed a meteoric rise in alpine skiing, collecting five World Cup victories, multiple world and Olympic gold medals, and establishing himself as one of the sport’s premier speed specialists.

By | 2026-06-19T07:17:51-06:00 June 19th, 2026 | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off on Triple Olympic champion Franjo von Allmen signs contract with HEAD Rebels until 2030

Lauren Macuga opens up on missing the Olympics, a difficult recovery and her return to snow

Lauren Macuga entered the Olympic season as one of the brightest young stars on the Stifel U.S. Ski Team before an ACL tear ended her winter before it began. The World Championship medalist opens up about recovery, missing the Olympics, rediscovering her love for ski racing and her planned return to snow.

By & Peter Lange | 2026-06-19T07:16:29-06:00 June 9th, 2026 | Tags: , | Comments Off on Lauren Macuga opens up on missing the Olympics, a difficult recovery and her return to snow

Mirjam Puchner has announced her retirement after 14 years on World Cup

Austrian speed skier Mirjam Puchner has announced her retirement after 14 seasons on the World Cup circuit. The Olympic and World Championship silver medalist leaves the sport with two World Cup victories, nine podiums, and a legacy defined by resilience, consistency, and success at the highest level.

By | 2026-06-05T08:53:54-06:00 June 3rd, 2026 | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Mirjam Puchner has announced her retirement after 14 years on World Cup

GB Snowsport Announces First British Alpine Ski Team of the Post-Dave Ryding Era

GB Snowsport unveiled its first British Alpine ski team since Dave Ryding's retirement, with Freddy Carrick-Smith earning his first World Cup squad selection.

By | 2026-06-05T08:56:07-06:00 June 1st, 2026 | Tags: , | Comments Off on GB Snowsport Announces First British Alpine Ski Team of the Post-Dave Ryding Era

Eduard Hallberg’s Rise Into World Cup Slalom Elite Has Finland Dreaming Again

Eduard Hallberg’s sensational 2025/26 season transformed the Finnish skier from emerging talent into one of the World Cup’s most exciting slalom contenders.

By | 2026-06-05T08:56:21-06:00 May 30th, 2026 | Tags: , , | Comments Off on Eduard Hallberg’s Rise Into World Cup Slalom Elite Has Finland Dreaming Again

GB Snowsport Appoints Former U.S. Ski Team Coach Mark Tilston as Alpine Director

GB Snowsport has appointed former Stifel U.S. Men’s Alpine Ski Team head coach Mark Tilston as Alpine Director in a newly created senior consultancy role ahead of the 2026-27 season. The experienced international coach returns to British skiing after leadership roles with Britain, Spain, Alpine Canada, Apex2100, and the United States.

By | 2026-05-28T18:57:46-06:00 May 26th, 2026 | Tags: , , | Comments Off on GB Snowsport Appoints Former U.S. Ski Team Coach Mark Tilston as Alpine Director

Christof Innerhofer joins HEAD ahead of the 2027 World Cup season

Christof Innerhofer will race on HEAD equipment next season after ending a long partnership with Rossignol. The Italian veteran, Olympic medalist and former world champion still believes he can compete near the front of the World Cup speed field at age 41.

By | 2026-05-28T18:59:47-06:00 May 20th, 2026 | Tags: , | Comments Off on Christof Innerhofer joins HEAD ahead of the 2027 World Cup season
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