About the Author: Peter Lange

Paula Moltzan’s first World Cup win made history for NCAA skiing. Her path also connects her to three other collegiate racers who reached the sport’s highest podiums.

A knee-support idea Michael Decker doubted helped launch Opedix. Discover how curiosity, biomechanics and on-snow testing shaped the directional compression base layers available through SYNC Performance.

Alex Leever returned to the ski racing community with a new purpose. As SYNC Performance’s CEO, he brings a racer’s perspective to clothing, protective gear and the relationships that help athletes and families trust the company.

After winning the Sölden World Cup opener, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen explains how Olympic gold transformed his motivation, renewed his curiosity and inspired his pursuit of super-G and the overall World Cup title.

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wins a thrilling Sölden men's giant slalom as three of the final four racers take the lead. River Radamus finishes fourth, while Freddy Carrick-Smith earns his first World Cup points.

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen leads the Sölden men's World Cup GS opener. Seven high-bib racers advance, including Great Britain's Freddy Carrick-Smith, while River Radamus leads the American challenge.

Reigning World Cup and Olympic GS champion Lucas Pinheiro Braathen leads the Sölden men’s opener. See the start list, WCSL rankings, U.S., Canadian and British starters, race times and how to watch.

The 2026-27 women’s World Cup opens in Sölden with Julia Scheib defending, eight U.S. starters, Petra Vlhová returning and a 67-racer field.

Katie Rowekamp won a time trial for one of two U.S. starts. The 17-year-old Stifel U.S. Ski Team member will make her World Cup debut Saturday in Sölden.

After consecutive top-11 World Cup GS seasons, Nina O'Brien returns to Sölden with proven speed, technical insight and greater appreciation for ski racing than ever.

Katie Hensien returns to Sölden with unfinished business. After finishing fourth from bib 47 in 2024, the American is healthy and hungry for more.

Nor-Am downhill and super-G racers must prepare for the 2026-27 airbag requirement. Find Dainese and In&motion ordering contacts, maintenance guidance, speed race dates and the separate cut-resistant pants rule.

Henrik Kristoffersen already knows when a run feels fast. Protern helps show why. He and Stratton Mountain School coaches explain how video, GPS and analytics reveal where speed is gained, lost and recovered.

A familiar face on men’s World Cup broadcasts, Markus Waldner is stepping down after 12 years as chief race director. Ski Racing Media reflects on the experience his successor must replace.

Six former racers reflect on what ski racing brought into their lives, what it demanded and what remained after their final competitive run.

Hubert Immler helped shape generations of race boots and influenced champions across decades. Those fortunate enough to know him will remember something even greater: his warmth, friendship and deep love for his family.

Uruguay organized its first Alpine skiing national championships at El Colorado, opening a new chapter for the emerging snow-sports nation.

After Global Racing and World Racing Academy closed, seven athletes helped launch Spyder Redline Alpine, a new independent program focused on NorAm and World Cup success.