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About the Author: 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.

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  • Media

    Meet The Publisher, Peter Lange of Ski Racing Media Joins the Skiing is Believing Podcast

    In the third episode of the Skiing is Believing summer series, they welcomed Peter Lange, the publisher of Ski Racing Media. Tune in!

    Matt GarckaJul 03, 2025
  • Media

    Ola Masdal Joins the Skiing is Believing Podcast in the Coach’s Corner Series

    In the latest episode of the Skiing is Believing podcast, brought to you by Ski Racing Media, co-hosts Matt Garcka and Alan Rigg were joined by the head coach of the Norwegian men's tech team, Ola Masdal. Tune in!

    Matt GarckaJun 30, 2025
  • World Cup

    Matt & Alan Are Back: The Skiing is Believing Podcast Welcomes Mina Holtmann

    Kicking off their summer series, the Skiing is Believing podcast, hosted by grandfather-grandson duo Matt Garcka and Alan Rigg, chatted with Norwegian tech star Mina Fuerst Holtmann in their first episode.

    Matt GarckaJun 23, 2025
  • National Team

    Great Britain Names Its Alpine Team for the 2026 Olympic Season

    GB Snowsport has named its 33-athlete alpine team for the Olympic season, highlighted by Dave Ryding’s final campaign and the World Cup Team debut of speed specialist Roy Steudle. Rising stars like the Carrick-Smith brothers and Molly Butler strengthen a deep Europa Cup squad, as Great Britain builds momentum toward Milano-Cortina 2026.

    Matt GarckaJun 16, 2025
  • World Cup

    Britain’s Best Alpine Skier Dave Ryding to Retire After 2026 Olympics

    Britain’s most successful alpine skier, Dave Ryding, has announced that the 2025–26 season will be his last. The 38-year-old slalom star plans to retire after his fifth Olympic appearance, aiming to end his career with a historic podium and a new personal best at the Games.

    Matt GarckaJun 12, 2025
  • Brand News

    Great Britain’s Alpine Ski Team Builds Momentum Toward Milano-Cortina 2026

    The GB Snowsport Alpine Ski Team is turning heads with a season full of breakthroughs, top-10 World Cup finishes, and rising stars on both the men’s and women’s sides. With momentum building ahead of Milano-Cortina 2026, Britain could be on the verge of making British Olympic history.

    Matt GarckaApr 16, 2025
  • World Cup

    The World Cup returns to Hafjell to host the penultimate tech events of the season

    World Cup ski racing returns to Hafjell this weekend for the season’s final giant slalom and slalom before the Finals. The stakes couldn't be higher with season titles on the line and Norway chasing a historic home victory. Who will rise to the occasion on the Kringelåsen course?

    Matt GarckaMar 12, 2025
  • Media

    Žan Kranjec: A Conversation with the Slovenian Giant Slalom Superstar on Skiing Is Believing Podcast

    In the latest episode of the Skiing is Believing podcast, Matt Garcka met with the 2022 Olympic giant slalom silver medallist, Žan Kranjec.

    Matt GarckaFeb 27, 2025
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    Meet the Carrick-Smiths, Britain’s three brothers, taking the ski racing world by storm!

    The story of alpine racers from Great Britain: Luca, Freddy, and Zak Carrick-Smith. The sons of four-time British Olympian Emma Carrick-Anderson and former ski instructor, Phil Smith.

    Matt GarckaOct 20, 2024
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