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U.S. Ski & Snowboard is considering a new national policy that would pause real-time live-timing at events where all competitors are U14 or younger. The goal is to shift focus toward athlete development by encouraging racers to reflect on their experience, not just their result. After strong support during a Rocky Mountain Division trial and positive survey feedback, the proposal will go before the Alpine Competition Committee for possible ratification in May 2025.

Former U.S. Ski Team member AJ Ginnis, who made history as Greece’s first alpine World Cup podium finisher and World Championship medalist, has officially joined Marcel Hirscher’s VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports team in a bold move that marks the next chapter in his remarkable career.

French U18 slalom champion Margot Simond died during training at the Red Bull Alpine Park in Val d’Isère, leading to the cancellation of the event. She was 18.

Federica Brignone, the 34-year-old Italian star who dominated the 2024-25 World Cup season with four titles, is now facing a long recovery after a serious knee injury. She’s out of the hospital and already focused on rehab—determined, upbeat, and not ready to quit.

Carrabassett Valley Academy has openings within our full-time alpine coaching staff for 2025-2026. Based on the growth and momentum of our alpine program we have positions within our U14 through FIS staff.

Lindsey Vonn capped her first season back on the World Cup tour with a podium finish in Sun Valley, showing she’s still a force at 40 — and not done yet. With the 2026 Olympics in Cortina on her mind, Vonn is already planning her next move.

ChatGPT said: Aleksander Aamodt Kilde is recovering from a complex shoulder surgery that involved transplanting part of his hamstring—and he's already thinking about a return to racing before the 2026 Olympics. While the World Cup Finals play out in Sun Valley, the Norwegian speed star is taking cautious steps back to health in Innsbruck. Here's how he's staying motivated—and what might come next.

The Sun Valley World Cup downhills have been delayed due to overnight snow. The new tentative start times are 2 p.m. MT (4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT) for the men and 3 p.m. MT (5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT) for the women.

The final regular-season downhill of the Women's World Cup in La Thuile has been canceled due to persistent weather issues, leaving only one downhill race remaining this season at the World Cup Final in Sun Valley. With no improvement in the forecast, organizers will instead focus on two super-G races. The cancellation impacts skiers fighting to qualify for the final and shifts the season title battle to a single decisive race.

Mattia Casse crashed in Kvitfjell downhill training, suffering a fractured elbow. The Super-G winner now faces surgery, ending his chances of challenging Marco Odermatt for the crystal globe.

French skier Cyprien Sarrazin is recovering faster than expected from a head injury suffered in a downhill training crash in Bormio but remains uncertain about his future in racing. While he still struggles with double vision, he says the fire to compete is still there—though he’s taking his time before making any decisions.

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The 2025 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships kicked off in Tarvisio, Italy, with the first official downhill training run and an opening ceremony.

The World Pro Ski Tour (WPST) is set to host its Tenney Mountain event from March 13-16, 2025, featuring dual super slalom races for men and women with equal prize money. Registration is now open, with a bib name deadline of Feb. 27 and general registration closing March 6. The event will include live streaming, athlete meetings, and prize payouts via ACH, ensuring a competitive and well-organized race weekend.

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Mikaela Shiffrin made history with her 100th World Cup victory, but she’s using the milestone to give back. Through "MIK100: Reset the Sport," she’s partnering with Share Winter Foundation to raise $100,000, helping 200 kids learn to ski and snowboard. Shiffrin kick-started the campaign with a $10,000 donation and challenged her sponsors to match. “Winning 100 races is about me, but this is bigger,” she said. “Helping Share Winter bring more kids to the mountain makes this victory truly meaningful.” Fans can support the initiative at sharewinterfoundation.org/mik100.

The Stifel U.S. Ski Team has named 16 rising stars to represent the United States at the 2025 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships in Tarvisio, Italy, from Feb. 27 to March 6. The roster features a mix of accomplished NorAm and World Cup competitors, including Elisabeth Bocock, Liv Moritz, and Stanley Buzek, along with promising newcomers. With a strong history at Junior Worlds, the U.S. aims to build on past success, competing in downhill, super-G, giant slalom, slalom, and team events.