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Lara Gut-Behrami recovered from injury, but the desire to race again never returned. Her retirement closes a remarkable World Cup career.

Ski Racing Media has a new look. Explore the updated website, share your feedback and learn about our upcoming community forum and app.

Arapahoe Basin opened its 80th winter season Oct. 28, with unlimited access for Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass holders new for 2026-27.

Beaver Creek has started snowmaking and invested in an automated system for Birds of Prey’s lower third ahead of the largest Stifel Birds of Prey FIS Ski World Cup yet.

Jim Taylor's PrimeMind 3.0 expands mental training beyond athletes to support coaches, parents and teams. Discover how the platform aims to make mental development a consistent part of ski racing.

FIS has named Raimund Plancker its new Chief Race Director for men's alpine skiing. The former Italian national team coach replaces Markus Waldner on November 1, with his first assignment scheduled for the World Cup slalom in Levi, Finland.

Twenty years after Didier Cuche helped introduce HEAD Supershape to the skiing world, the Swiss racing legend returns to celebrate a limited-edition e-Magnum that combines World Cup heritage with modern carving performance.

Enter the first Žampa Cup and Ski Racing Media giveaway to win a Team Žampa Spyder jacket in size small and Pedro mascot. Open to European residents only.

Shiffrin is changing her early-season approach as Odermatt begins a bid for a sixth straight overall title.

Swedish World Cup racer Fabian Ax Swartz joins SHRED. ahead of the 2026/27 season, gaining support as he pursues his racing career independently.

Every alpine World Cup race will stream live on Peacock in 2026-27, with free full-race replays available on YouTube after 24 hours. Here's how the new broadcast agreement works and when to watch the Sölden opener.

Marco Odermatt believes he may have reached his peak. After Olympic disappointment and losing his giant slalom title, the Swiss champion is chasing a sixth overall World Cup crown.

Aksel Lund Svindal is returning to Norway’s national team in a part-time coaching role, working primarily with its technical racers for the 2026–27 season.

Canadian skier Valérie Grenier injured her knee during training in Sölden and will undergo surgery Friday, with the full extent of the injury still unknown.

Sam Maes joins Matt and Alan on the Skiing Is Believing podcast to discuss his new training setup and preparations for the Sölden World Cup opener.

Mikaela Shiffrin and Lucas Pinheiro headline Oakley’s new snow collection, featuring Mont Scape goggles, new helmets and mountain-to-street apparel.

leksander Aamodt Kilde tore his Achilles tendon in a downhill training fall in Chile. The Norwegian Ski Federation says he will return to Innsbruck for further examinations.

October storms are bringing fresh snow to Ikon Pass country, with 10 inches at Snowbird, 6 inches at Big Sky and early snowfall across Canada and Europe.