Discover the top ski racing camps for 2026, from glacier training in Europe to summer sessions at Mt. Hood and academy programs across North America. This guide highlights upcoming spring, summer, and fall training opportunities to help athletes build skills, gain experience, and prepare for the next race season.
Collegiate alpine teams across the United States competed in the USCSA Regional Championships, with standout performances from programs like Rocky Mountain College, Northern Michigan University, UCLA, and Georgetown. The results across six regions determined which athletes and teams will advance to the USCSA National Championships later this season.
The NCAA announces the alpine field for the 2026 Skiing Championships in Park City featuring top collegiate racers from around the world.
Early success in alpine skiing is often treated as a predictor of future greatness. Yet large-scale research shows that most Olympic and World Cup champions were not standout performers in their youth. In a sport where peak performance often arrives in the late twenties, early talent identification may reward early maturation rather than long-term potential. The challenge for skiing systems is not predicting champions at fourteen, but ensuring they remain in the sport long enough for their true potential to emerge.
Team Summit Colorado athletes Stanley Buzek and Jevin Palmquist have been named to the U.S. roster for the 2026 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships in Narvik, Norway, highlighting the program’s continued success in developing top junior talent.
The Alberta ski racing community is mourning the loss of 15-year-old Lake Louise Ski Club athlete Emilio, whose passion, talent, and spirit left a lasting impact on teammates, coaches, and the broader alpine community.
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.
British filmmaker and former racer Elsa Powell joins the Fresh Corduroy podcast to discuss Fall Liners, her YouTube series documenting the grind of athletes chasing Europa Cup starts. By breaking down FIS points, qualification pathways, and the realities below the World Cup level, Powell is helping new fans understand ski racing—and building support for the next generation of competitors.
Park City Ski & Snowboard is seeking an Executive Director to lead one of the nation’s premier U.S. Ski & Snowboard Gold Certified clubs as it prepares for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. This full-time leadership role focuses on strategic growth, fundraising, athlete development, and community partnership in Park City, Utah.
Filmmaker Pat Dimon set out to honor—not expose—the relentless world of elite ski racing in On the Edge: World Cup Ski Racing. From injected downhill tracks to overnight mountain drives, the series captures the chaos, control, and grind behind the World Cup tour. Through intimate access and raw storytelling, Dimon reveals the human cost and beauty behind one of sport’s most demanding arenas.
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.
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.
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.
Dartmouth returned to the top of the podium in dominant fashion at the Williams Carnival, sweeping all four alpine events and racking up seven podium finishes. Oscar Zimmer and Emma Resnick led the charge with discipline-defining victories, while the NCAA qualifying picture tightened heading into the final race of the regular season at Middlebury.
As Olympic dreams become reality, Vail Mountain School proudly celebrates alumni competing on the world stage. From balancing academics and elite training to representing their countries internationally, these athletes embody the character, dedication, and sense of belonging cultivated within the VMS community.
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.
SkyTechSport was founded on a simple refusal to accept that skiing and snowboarding must be limited by season, weather, or geography. For more than two decades, the company has blended engineering, sport science, and athlete insight to create authentic training systems that teach the body how to move — not just how to watch. Used by beginners, recreational skiers, and elite athletes worldwide, SkyTechSport exists to extend winter, expand access, and keep passion alive year-round.
Austria won gold in the first-ever Women’s Olympic Team Combined as the USA2 earned a historic team bronze, while USA1 — Breezy Johnson and Mikaela Shiffrin — narrowly missed the podium in fourth.
Breezy Johnson delivered under pressure on Olimpia delle Tofane, giving USA 1 the downhill lead in the first-ever Olympic women’s Team Combined and setting up a dramatic slalom showdown.
Ski Zenit celebrates 20 years of summer training camps in Saas-Fee, offering athlete-centered alpine ski racing programs in Switzerland and Chile for skiers of all ages and levels.
Switzerland rose to the occasion in the men’s team combined as Tanguay Nef and Franjo von Allmen delivered gold under pressure, while shared responsibility, razor-thin margins, and emotional partnerships defined a race where athletes skied for more than just themselves.
Matt Garcka and Alan Rigg kick off daily Olympic coverage from the 2026 Milano-Cortina Games with a deep dive into alpine ski racing’s biggest stories. Joined by TNT Sports and FIS TV commentator Ian Findlay, they preview the Men’s Downhill in Bormio, assess medal chances across all ten alpine events, and unpack the major talking points including Lindsey Vonn’s injury and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde’s absence. With insight on Team USA’s powerful women’s squad and Britain’s slalom hopes, this opening episode sets the tone for two weeks of expert Olympic analysis from Cortina and Bormio.
Salomon is officially returning to competitive alpine racing in North America with the launch of EQUIPE, a head-to-toe race initiative built on performance, heritage, and community. Backed by early World Cup success and a full race-system offering, EQUIPE marks a renewed commitment to athletes from the highest level to junior racing.
The University of Vermont snapped Dartmouth’s historic winning streak with five podium finishes at the Dartmouth Carnival, highlighted by breakthrough victories and strong depth across both men’s and women’s events on the EISA circuit.
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