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Lara Gut-Behrami has announced her retirement after nearly two decades at the pinnacle of alpine skiing. Olympic champion, two-time Overall World Cup winner and one of the sport's most authentic voices, the Swiss legend leaves behind a legacy defined by resilience, honesty and an unwavering love for skiing.

Jackie Wiles reflects on the best season of her career, the strength of the U.S. women's speed team, thoughts on retirement, and the excitement building for the 2026-27 World Cup season in the latest Skiing is Believing podcast.

Federica Brignone returned to snow July 30 for the first time since her final World Cup race in Soldeu. However, the two-time Olympic champion has not decided whether she will compete during the 2026-27 season.

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.

Elena Curtoni will return for one final World Cup season after overcoming another difficult summer marked by injury and uncertainty. The Italian speed veteran says the 2026-27 campaign will be the last of a career defined by resilience, perseverance, and four World Cup victories.

Former U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee colleagues Sady Carelli and Martina Plunger Beech created Her Sport Collective to bridge the gap between sports science and everyday coaching. In this interview, they discuss female athlete health, coach education, communication, and why supporting female athletes starts with better conversations.

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The SYNC Athlete Fund is now accepting applications for the 2026/27 season through August 31, 2026. Administered by the TA Foundation, the program provides grants to U16 and older ski racers with demonstrated financial need, helping athletes offset training, travel, equipment, and competition costs.

Loveland Ski Club is hiring an Age Class (U10–U14) Weekend Coach for the 2026–27 season. Join one of North America's longest ski training seasons while coaching young athletes in a collaborative, high-performance environment with competitive daily pay, outstanding staff benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Lara Colturi received Albania’s Best Athlete of the Year Award during Ski Excellence Night in Tirana, where athletes, officials, broadcasters and fans gathered to celebrate the country’s growing alpine ski community.

Loveland Ski Club is hiring a Head U10–U14 Weekend Coach for the 2026–27 season. Join one of the longest training seasons in North America while leading young athletes in a collaborative, high-performance environment. Competitive daily pay, excellent staff benefits, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on athlete development.

The IOC will not investigate an ethics complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his relationship with President Donald Trump. The decision raises new questions about accountability when an international federation leader also serves as an IOC member.

Former ski racer and World Cup coach Katie Twible shares her journey from athlete to coach to Ski Racing Media, and why she's passionate about the future of ski racing.

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.

McCall Winter Sports Club is hiring a U14 Head Coach to lead athlete development, mentor coaches, and help shape the future of ski racing in Idaho.

The Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation (FVSEF) is hiring Alpine coaches for the upcoming winter season at Whitefish Mountain Resort. Opportunities are available for U10/U12, U14, and U16/FIS coaches, with part-time, full-time, and weekend positions. Join one of the Northwest's leading ski racing programs and help develop the next generation of alpine athletes.

Matt Schiller has spent more than 30 years helping athletes ski faster through a unique blend of coaching, boot fitting, equipment expertise, and movement analysis.