17 Men’s Alpine Skiing Retirements in 2026: Pinturault, Ryding Lead World Cup Farewells
A total of 17 athletes step away from the men’s Alpine Skiing World Cup in 2026, led by stars like Alexis Pinturault and Dave Ryding.
Ilka Štuhec Leads Women’s Alpine Skiing Retirements in 2026 World Cup Season
Ilka Štuhec headlines a group of retiring women’s World Cup alpine skiers in 2026, from world champions to NCAA talent.
NorAm Finals Aspen: GS Sweeps, Slalom Battles, WC Spots Set
Smart and Gritsch lead the women’s slalom, Gile sweeps GS at home, and rising stars secure 2027 World Cup start spots at NorAm Finals Aspen.
World Junior Alpine Championships Results: Trocker Double Gold, Sweden Wins Team Parallel, Fux Takes Slalom
Complete World Junior Alpine Championships results from Narvik, including giant slalom, slalom, and team parallel. Trocker dominates, Sweden wins team gold, and Fux delivers under pressure.
Alexis Pinturault announces retirement after 17-year World Cup career
French alpine legend Alexis Pinturault will retire after the 2026 World Cup Finals in Hafjell, ending one of the greatest careers in ski racing.
Logan Grosdidier takes Super-G silver as Junior Worlds open in Narvik; USA wins Team Combined silver
France won the opening Super-G races at the Junior World Championships in Narvik, while Logan Grosdidier captured silver for the USA and Canada’s Jake Kertesz-Knight earned bronze.
Zak Carrick-Smith Set for World Cup Debut in Kranjska Gora Slalom
British slalom prospect Zak Carrick-Smith will make his World Cup debut in Kranjska Gora, joining his brothers and marking a rare moment for GB Snowsport.
Dave Ryding Closes Olympic Career in Emotional Final Appearance for Britain
Dave Ryding closed his Olympic career with a 17th-place finish in what may also mark his final elite race. Sixteen years after his Olympic debut, Britain’s slalom pioneer leaves behind more than results — he leaves belief, legacy and a reshaped future for British skiing.
From USA to Greece: AJ Ginnis Retires on Olympic Stage After Historic Slalom Career
Dual citizen AJ Ginnis closed his career with a farewell Olympic descent in Bormio after a historic 2023 World Championship silver on Courchevel’s L'Éclipse and years of battling knee injuries to build Greece’s first World Cup podium success.
Whiteface Nor-Am: Nelson Sweeps GS, Herland Doubles in Slalom as Title Race Tightens
Isaiah Nelson dominated both Giant Slaloms at Whiteface, while Johs Braathen Herland claimed back-to-back slalom victories to seize control of the Nor-Am overall and technical title races ahead of Aspen Finals.
Monsen and Maple Trade Wins in Whiteface Nor-Am Speed Showdown
Felix Monsen and Wiley Maple traded wins in a fiery Nor-Am speed series at Whiteface, turning Olympic disappointment into statement performances ahead of Aspen finals.
2026 Winter Olympic Games on the Skiing is Believing podcast
Matt Garcka and Alan Rigg kick off daily Olympic coverage from the 2026 Milano-Cortina Games with a deep dive into alpine ski racing’s biggest stories. Joined by TNT Sports and FIS TV commentator Ian Findlay, they preview the Men’s Downhill in Bormio, assess medal chances across all ten alpine events, and unpack the major talking points including Lindsey Vonn’s injury and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde’s absence. With insight on Team USA’s powerful women’s squad and Britain’s slalom hopes, this opening episode sets the tone for two weeks of expert Olympic analysis from Cortina and Bormio.
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde Withdraws From Milan-Cortina Olympics
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde has withdrawn from the Milan-Cortina Olympics following his return from serious injury, ending hopes of a start in the men’s downhill in Bormio.
Bradshaw Underhill Reflects on His Schladming Night World Cup GS Debut
Bradshaw Underhill’s long-awaited World Cup debut came under the Planai lights in Schladming. The American reflects on nerves, conditions and his path from NCAA skiing to the sport’s biggest stage.
GB Snowsport Names Ryding, Taylor, and Major for Olympic Men’s Slalom in Bormio
GB Snowsport has selected Dave Ryding, Laurie Taylor, and Billy Major to represent Great Britain in men’s slalom at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Bormio.
US Slalom success as Herland dominates GS’s in latest Men’s Nor-Am series
Quebec hosted four men’s Nor-Am Cup races as Bradshaw Underhill earned his first career victory, Apex2100 earned 1-2 the slalom podium, and Johs Braathen Herland dominated giant slalom in Tremblant.
Olympic Slalom Medalist Katharina Liensberger to Undergo Knee Surgery
Olympic slalom medalist Katharina Liensberger will undergo knee surgery after suffering a serious training injury in Austria.
Great Britain Alpine Ski Racing: A Breakthrough Year in 2025
Great Britain delivered one of its most successful alpine ski racing seasons in 2025, combining World Cup top-10s, historic junior results, and breakthrough performances across every major international circuit.
Freddy Carrick-Smith Makes History With First GBR Men’s Europa Cup GS Win in Valloire
Freddy Carrick-Smith skied to a breakthrough Europa Cup giant slalom victory in Valloire, becoming the first British man to win a men’s EC GS. The two-day race block also reshaped the season standings.
Men’s NorAm Recap: Nelson Leads Overall After Six Races on Birds of Prey
The Men’s NorAm circuit raced six days on Beaver Creek’s Birds of Prey World Cup hill immediately after the World Cup departed, with Isaiah Nelson leading a deep international field across speed and technical events.
Roy Steudle Copper Super-G: Britain’s top speedster begins his World Cup Season
Roy Steudle opens his World Cup season in Thursday’s Copper super-G, stepping in as Britain’s leading speed skier. His path, pressure, and hopes for a breakthrough are all here.
Britain Makes Slalom History in Levi Ahead of Gurgl Weekend
Britain delivered a historic World Cup slalom opener in Levi, with Laurie Taylor’s fastest second run leading three athletes into the points and marking one of the program’s strongest days ever.
Luca Carrick-Smith to Debut in Levi World Cup Slalom
Luca Carrick-Smith joins Dave Ryding, Billy Major, and Laurie Taylor at the start line in Sunday’s Levi World Cup slalom — a historic first for four British men.
Lindsey Vonn talks legacy, comeback, and leadership on the Skiing is Believing podcast
Lindsey Vonn reflects on Erich Sailer’s lasting influence, her inspiring comeback, and the mission of her foundation in a new Skiing is Believing podcast episode with hosts Alan Rigg and Matt Garcka.
