Men’s World Cup schedule updated in Courchevel: Downhill Friday, two Super-G races this weekend
Weather has forced a program change for the men’s FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in Courchevel, France, adding a replacement Super-G to the weekend schedule.
Olympic Skiers Sound Alarm Over Glacier Melt During Milan-Cortina Games
Olympic ski stars Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin and Federica Brignone warn glacier melt and warming winters threaten the future of snow sports.
NCAA Skiing Championships 2026: Alpine Field Announced for Park City
The NCAA announces the alpine field for the 2026 Skiing Championships in Park City featuring top collegiate racers from around the world.
Alpine Canada CEO Therese Brisson to Step Down After Nearly Six Years Leading Organization
Alpine Canada announced that President and CEO Therese Brisson will step down at the end of summer 2026 after nearly six years leading the organization through major growth, new World Cup events, and improved athlete performance.
Alpine Canada Names Team for 2026 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships in Narvik
Alpine Canada has named seven athletes to represent the country at the 2026 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships in Narvik, Norway, March 5–15. Four racers return from the 2025 Junior Worlds, including Amélie Bourgeois, Estelle Martin, Kendra Giesbrecht, and Jake Kertez-Knight.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hiring Alpine Director in Park City
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is hiring an Alpine Director to lead the national and regional pipeline from development to World Cup. Based in Park City, this role will shape the future of U.S. alpine skiing through the next Olympic cycle and beyond.
Mikaela Shiffrin Opens Up About 2030 Olympics After Historic Slalom Gold
After a dominant Olympic slalom gold in Cortina, Mikaela Shiffrin isn’t committing to 2030 — but she isn’t closing the door either. Here’s what she said about her future, fear, and the weight of four more years.
Romed Baumann Retires After Record 167 Career World Cup Downhill Starts
Romed Baumann ends his career in Garmisch after a record 167 World Cup downhill starts, closing a 22-year journey that included World Championship medals for Austria and Germany.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, March 1, Men’s World Cup Super-G on Kandahar Cancelled
The March 1 men’s World Cup Super-G in Garmisch-Partenkirchen has been cancelled following weather issues on the Kandahar.
Garmisch Men’s World Cup super G Postponed to 12:45 CET Due to Fog and Rain
Fog and rain force the delay of the Kandahar men’s World Cup downhill. New start time 12:45 CET (6:45 ET); officials monitoring conditions.
Lindsey Vonn Didn’t Disappear After Her Olympic Crash. She Shared It.
After a devastating Olympic downhill crash, Lindsey Vonn chose to document her recovery publicly — a rare move in elite ski racing.
Federica Brignone in Soldeu: Olympic Champion Battling Pain, Taking It Day-by-Day
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Federica Brignone is in Soldeu, but the Italian star admits she is still battling pain from her 2025 leg fractures. Living “very much day-by-day,” Brignone faces tough decisions about racing, recovery and what comes next.
Six Sugar Bowl Ski Team Mothers Killed in Avalanche: Snowsports Community Mourns
Six women killed in this week’s avalanche tragedy were mothers in the Sugar Bowl Academy community. Ski Racing Media reflects on the loss and the deep impact across the snowsports world.
Lindsey Vonn Shares Update After Multiple Surgeries, Now Recovering Outside Hospital
Lindsey Vonn has been released from the hospital after undergoing multiple surgeries following a devastating crash at the Olympic Winter Games. The skiing legend revealed she suffered a complex tibia fracture, compartment syndrome, and a broken ankle, requiring emergency procedures to save her leg and begin a long road to recovery.
ESPN’s On the Edge goes inside World Cup ski racing ahead of Milano Cortina
ESPN’s new docuseries On the Edge pulls back the curtain on World Cup ski racing, following the sport’s biggest stars through the pressure, risk, and relentless grind of an Olympic season on the road to Milano Cortina.
Fresh Corduroy Podcast Highlights Collegiate Pathways Through USCSA
A recent Fresh Corduroy podcast episode highlights the U.S. Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association (USCSA), which supports nearly 5,000 athletes each winter. USCSA leaders discuss collegiate ski racing opportunities beyond the NCAA, emphasizing team scoring, accessibility, and nationwide competition in alpine, Nordic, snowboard, and freeski.
USCSA Weekend Recap: Conference Racing Across the Country
Conference competition heated up across the country as collegiate ski teams battled for early-season titles from Pennsylvania to Colorado. Standout individual performances and tightly contested team races defined a weekend of slalom and giant slalom action across six conferences.
One Dream, Two Generations: Schleper and Gaxiola Make Olympic History
Sarah Schleper is preparing for her seventh Olympic Games — the only female alpine skier ever to reach that mark. This time, she’ll share the stage with her son, Lasse Gaxiola, making them the first mother and son to compete in the same Olympic edition. Read the full story of their historic journey on ShredOptics.com.
Lindsey Vonn Suffers Devastating Injury in Olympic Downhill Crash, Undergoes Surgery
Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic comeback ended in heartbreak after a violent downhill crash left her with a serious leg fracture and emergency surgery in Italy.
The Path to the Olympics Runs Through Narrow Gauge
On Sugarloaf’s Narrow Gauge trail, Carrabassett Valley Academy athletes learn lessons that last a lifetime. For Sam Morse ’13, those early mornings, high speeds, and hard-earned habits formed the foundation that carried a local Maine skier from CVA to the 2026 Olympic Games.
RMISA FIS University Races: Utah Wins Nevada Invitational at Mt. Rose
Utah claimed the Nevada Invitational at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe after four days of RMISA alpine racing, holding off a late Colorado surge powered by giant slalom.
Sam Maes and the Road Less Traveled: Twice the Fight Chronicles an Independent Olympian
Sam Maes has never taken the easy line. In Twice the Fight, the Belgian Olympian opens the door to life outside the traditional federation system, revealing the discipline, belief, and daily commitment required to compete independently on the World Cup circuit. The short film offers a rare, honest look at what it truly takes to chase podiums without the backing of a major national program.
Lindsey Vonn Plans Olympic Downhill Start Despite ACL Rupture
Lindsey Vonn confirmed she ruptured her ACL in a recent World Cup crash but still plans to race the Olympic downhill at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, refusing to walk away from what could be her final Olympic start.
Inside Winterfell Alpin: Bridging the Gap from the NCAA to the NorAm Circuit and Beyond
College ski racing is often dismissed as an unlikely route to the World Cup—but Winterfell Alpin is changing that narrative. By providing elite-level training, race support, and structure beyond NCAA limitations, Winterfell is redefining the collegiate-to-professional pipeline and helping athletes bridge the critical gap between college racing and international competition.
