About the Author: Peter Lange

FIS equity declined sharply from its 2023 peak, but the audited financial statements tell a more nuanced story. More than CHF 53 million was distributed to National Ski Associations, prize money increased, athlete opportunities expanded and Olympic participation grew from 78 to 88 nations. This analysis examines where the money went and what it may mean for the future of skiing and snowboarding.

Johan Eliasch says the work at FIS is far from finished. In an exclusive interview with Ski Racing Media, the FIS president discusses media rights centralization, global growth, athlete involvement, technology, and why he is seeking another term leading international snow sports.

Annika Johansson developed almost entirely in Europe after moving overseas at 14, pursuing one of the most unconventional pathways of any American skier before earning her place on the Stifel U.S. Ski Team.

Raised skiing the steep terrain of Crested Butte and inspired by Olympian mother Wendy Fischer, Aksel Lindenmeyr earned a Stifel U.S. Ski Team nomination after a breakthrough season that included strong NorAm results and a World Junior Championships medal.

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) and the Kelly Brush Foundation announced a new partnership focused on improving alpine ski racing safety standards while expanding access and opportunity in Para Snowsports worldwide.

Dartmouth freshman and Burke Mountain Academy graduate Beatrice May entered the season focused on NCAA racing and Junior Worlds. By spring, one of the most consistent downhill campaigns in the NorAm Cup had unexpectedly earned her criteria for the 2026-27 Stifel U.S. Ski Team.

Stifel U.S. Ski Team rookie Alex Krupka capped a breakout season by clinching his nomination with a giant slalom victory at his home hill in Vail.

Sasha Rearick steps into the Borgen Family Alpine Director role with a broad challenge: strengthen the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, improve athlete pathways and connect American alpine skiing from grassroots development to the World Cup.

USA’s Dexter Paine outlines his FIS presidency vision, emphasizing governance, transparency, athlete voice, financial sustainability, and global growth.

The proposed 2026-27 FIS Alpine World Cup calendar shifts discipline balance, potentially impacting the overall title race for Marco Odermatt and Mikaela Shiffrin.

Mikaela Shiffrin reflects on her 2026 season, from Olympic gold to the overall title, and explains how curiosity, adaptation and team connection keep her at the top.

A.J. Hurt and Cooper Puckett win slalom titles at U.S. Alpine Nationals presented by Stifel. Full results and race analysis from Vail.

Elisabeth Bocock wins GS at U.S. Alpine Nationals presented by Stifel as Bocock sisters go 1–2. Hensien returns to the podium in Vail.

Paul Epstein takes over the U.S. men’s tech team with a clear focus on culture, trust, and building a system that delivers World Cup results.

Braathen Herland wins men’s giant slalom at U.S. Alpine Nationals presented by Stifel, ahead of Erik Read and Bridger Gile in Vail.

Radamus and Nelson tie in the men’s Super-G while Cashman wins the women’s race at U.S. Alpine Nationals presented by Stifel in Vail.

Full NorAm Finals Aspen results from downhill and super-G races as World Cup start spots are secured and the speed series is decided.

Timon Haugan wins in Hafjell Slalom Finals while Atle Lie McGrath secures his first slalom globe after Lucas Pinheiro Braathen DNFs.