Alterra Mountain Company has appointed Linnea Hansen as President & COO of Crystal Mountain, marking a leadership transition at one of the Pacific Northwest’s most important venues for competitive skiing and athlete development.
Dominik Paris capped a dominant World Cup Finals with a Super-G victory to complete a downhill–Super-G double, leading Italy to a clean sweep of all four speed races in Kvitfjell.
Sofia Goggia delivered under pressure in Kvitfjell, winning the final Super G of the season to secure the crystal globe. With standout performances from Corinne Suter and Kira Weidle Winkelmann, and a tightening overall race, the World Cup Finals set the stage for a dramatic finish.
Laura Pirovano completes a stunning late-season surge, winning the Kvitfjell downhill to secure the 2026 globe with three straight victories. Breezy Johnson finishes 2nd in a dramatic season finale.
Dominik Paris powered to victory in Kvitfjell to open the World Cup Finals, while Marco Odermatt capped off a dominant season by securing the downhill Crystal Globe.
Ikon Pass has launched sales for the 2026/27 season with a new partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, offering a discount on Ikon Session Passes and exclusive fan access to athletes, events, and a World Cup sweepstakes experience at Deer Valley in 2027.
Marco Odermatt secured his fourth consecutive super-G crystal globe after both scheduled races in Courchevel were cancelled due to unsafe conditions. With an insurmountable points lead and only one race remaining, the Swiss star adds another title to his dominant 2024-25 World Cup season.
The men’s World Cup Super-G scheduled for March 14 in Courchevel, France has been cancelled after 48cm of snowfall on the Éclipse course. Organizers hope to run a replacement Super-G tomorrow with a provisional start time of 10:45 a.m. local time.
Vincent Kriechmayr wins the World Cup downhill in Courchevel to end Austria’s 23-race drought, while Marco Odermatt secures the downhill crystal globe and his fifth straight overall title.
Eight years after a short film captured the start of his sit-ski journey, René De Silvestro has become one of the leading athletes in Paralympic alpine skiing. The Italian has claimed Paralympic medals, world titles, and multiple World Cup victories along the way. Now, as the Milano Cortina Paralympic Games begin near his home, his remarkable story continues to inspire.
Elena Curtoni thrilled the home crowd in Val di Fassa with a commanding victory in Sunday’s Women’s Super-G. In a tightly contested race where just 0.34 seconds separated the top five, Kajsa Vickhoff Lie secured second while Italy’s Asja Zenere surged from bib 33 to claim her first Super-G World Cup podium.
Laura Pirovano thrilled the home crowd in Val di Fassa, edging Austria’s Cornelia Huetter by just .01 seconds to claim her second downhill victory of the weekend. Switzerland’s Corinne Suter completed a tightly contested podium in third, while Breezy Johnson led the Americans in fourth. The dramatic finish also reshaped the race for the women’s Downhill World Cup globe heading toward Finals.
Laura Pirovano captured her first World Cup podium and victory in the Val di Fassa downhill, edging Emma Aicher by 0.01 seconds while Breezy Johnson led the Stifel U.S. Ski Team in third.
Ikon Pass will go on sale for the 2026–27 season on March 12 with access to 76 global destinations, new Midwest resorts, expanded Colorado access, and new perks including renewal rewards and risk-free purchase options.
Estelle Alphand grew up in France but chose to represent Sweden, her mother’s homeland. The Olympian reflects on identity, pressure, and embracing an underdog mindset on the world stage.
Sofia Goggia delivered a commanding performance in Soldeu, winning the Aliga Super-G ahead of Emma Aicher and Kajsa Vickhoff Lie while strengthening her lead in the discipline standings.
Marco Odermatt edges Alexis Monney by 0.04 as Switzerland sweeps the Kandahar 1 downhill and tightens its grip on the discipline.
Emma Aicher delivered a commanding performance to win the Aliga Women’s Super G in Soldeu, charging from bib 12 to victory by .88 seconds. With Alice Robinson and Corinne Suter joining her on the podium, the Super G standings battle continues to tighten heading into the next race.
Corinne Suter claimed victory at the Aliga downhill in Soldeu, edging Nina Ortlieb and Sofia Goggia in a tightly packed podium. See the full results, top five finishers, U.S. team breakdown and updated downhill standings as the globe race tightens.
Powerful winter storms have delivered multiple feet of fresh snow across Ikon Pass destinations, from California and Colorado to the East Coast and Canada, setting up prime powder conditions and more snowfall on the way.
Marion Chevrier didn’t rise through hype — she built her way to the 2026 Winter Olympic Games season by season. Still labeled an outsider, the French alpine skier has quietly developed the trust, conviction, and clarity needed to fight at the front. Built from reflection, repetition, and belief, her climb is far from over.
Alterra Mountain Company has appointed former Marriott Bonvoy executive David Flueck as Chief Customer Officer and President of Ikon Pass, strengthening its leadership team as the company continues to expand its global mountain portfolio and multi-destination ski pass.
Four generations deep in ski racing, Andreas Žampa is carrying forward a family legacy built on commitment, precision, and resilience. Beyond the World Cup stage, the Slovak standout is investing in the next generation through the growing Žampa Cup initiative.
Ski Racing Media has teamed up with Toko to give away three Toko T18 Wax Irons, the professional-grade waxing iron trusted at the World Cup. Designed for precision, consistency, and elite performance, this is a must-enter giveaway for serious skiers, coaches, and wax technicians.
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