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Zermatt Bergbahnen has extended the suspension of glacier training operations through at least Aug. 17 as persistently warm temperatures continue to prevent the snowpack from freezing overnight. The closure is driven by safety concerns, including unstable snow conditions, glacier crevasses, and lift maintenance.

Zermatt has temporarily suspended public summer skiing on the Theodul Glacier after sustained heat and warm nights made safe glacier maintenance increasingly difficult. Selected Swiss-Ski teams retain limited training access.

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FIS and FESA will expand their speed-development pilot into a five-stop international series that connects athlete training, coach education and competition.

Madonna di Campiglio is upgrading the Canalone Miramonti with 290 LED floodlights before the Dec. 23 World Cup slalom. The system will double the previous lighting power and provide more consistent conditions for every racer.

Learn how coaches Luca Scarian and Alejo Hervas prepare elite World Cup skiers through strength, conditioning and individualized training.

Every international alpine race course must pass a detailed FIS inspection before competition can begin. Here is how homologation works, what inspectors evaluate and why the process plays a critical role in athlete safety.

The current 2026-27 Stifel NorAm Cup draft calendar includes races across the United States and Canada from December through March. View the complete women’s and men’s schedules, including the U18 Nationals, Junior Worlds and U.S. Nationals.

The Kelly Brush Foundation has named Sam Streletsky its first director of ski racing safety and development. The new role will expand the foundation’s grants, education programs and safety resources for racers, coaches and officials.

Sasha Rearick joins the latest Skiing Is Believing podcast to discuss returning as Stifel U.S. Ski Team Alpine Director, coaching changes, and his vision for the future.

Whiteface Mountain will host the 2027 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships in Lake Placid, bringing Junior Worlds back to a historic North American venue with a strong medal legacy from Canada and the United States.

Former U.S. Ski Team member TJ Lanning, a World Cup downhiller, U.S. downhill champion and coach, has died at 41.

Recently retired Italian giant slalom skier Hannes Zingerle joins the Skiing Is Believing podcast to discuss his transition into coaching, his frustrations with the Italian Ski Federation, Team Global Racing, and the career moments that defined his time on the World Cup.

Discover how SkyTechSport is transforming ski training across North America. From U.S. Ski Team athletes to ski shops, performance centers, and nonprofit organizations, explore the growing network of locations bringing year round skiing to life through immersive simulator technology.

Windham Mountain Club has named Seppi Stiegler its first Director of Competitive Programs, uniting race, freestyle, and events under one leadership vision.

Mikaela Shiffrin has been nominated for the 2026 ESPY Award for Best Athlete – Women's Sports following one of the most dominant seasons in alpine skiing history. The three-time Olympic champion earned Olympic gold, won nine World Cup slaloms, and extended her record as the winningest skier of all time.

Fortis, a national leader in commercial roof warranties and asset life extension, has partnered with Ski Racing Media to support free alpine ski racing coverage. The collaboration highlights the shared principles of preparation, performance, risk management, and long-term success that drive both elite sport and commercial real estate, while bringing new stories, insights, and perspectives to the ski racing community.

The 2027 Winter World University Games in China offer U.S. collegiate alpine skiers a unique opportunity to compete on an international stage, gain valuable Games experience, and represent Team USA in giant slalom, slalom, and team parallel events.