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Henrik Kristoffersen already knows when a run feels fast. Protern helps show why. He and Stratton Mountain School coaches explain how video, GPS and analytics reveal where speed is gained, lost and recovered.

A familiar face on men’s World Cup broadcasts, Markus Waldner is stepping down after 12 years as chief race director. Ski Racing Media reflects on the experience his successor must replace.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard names 49 alpine athletes to the 2026-27 Stifel U.S. Ski Team. See the full roster, Shiffrin’s shift toward giant slalom and super-G, Macuga’s return to snow and the season ahead.

Mikaela Shiffrin is reshaping her race schedule. With Killington planned as her first slalom start, she explains why GS, super-G and recovery will take on greater importance in her “exploration season.”

Federica Brignone and Sofia Goggia shared health updates at the Festival dello Sport in Trento. Brignone continues rehabilitation after knee surgery, while Goggia recovers from two viral infections. Their returns to competition remain uncertain.

Stöckli’s 2026/27 ski collection brings World Cup technology to the slopes with an updated WRT range, a Marco Odermatt edition and the new Montero AR Pro.

Alterra Mountain Company has named Kelly Vohs CEO, effective October 19, 2026, as its mountain destinations prepare for the 2026–27 winter season.

The World Cup Dreams Foundation has named 84 alpine athletes to its 2026/27 grant programs, supporting racers from U16 development through the World Cup.

Ted Ligety and Stephani Victor join nine inductees in the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026, to be honored in Ogden, Utah, in April 2027.

Youth ski racing demands travel, equipment, year-round training and specialized coaching. Here is why so much of the cost reaches American families.

The Race Place Catalog Cover Contest is back, offering two U.S. ski racers a chance to become cover athletes and win gift certificates totaling $4,500. Entries close October 11, 2026.

SYNC Performance names 15 athletes to its 2026/27 Athlete Ambassador roster, bringing together returning and new racers across collegiate, international, Para alpine and freeride competition.

Mary Bocock and U.S. independent Rhett Lindsey won downhills at the 2026 South American Cup finals in Corralco, Chile. AJ Hurt added a super-G podium, while Barbora Nováková claimed three season titles. Race results, final standings and athlete perspectives.

Ten years after proposing 10 ways to improve the Alpine World Cup, Aldo Radamus revisits his scorecard. His assessment explores what has changed—and asks whether the sport is doing enough for athletes, fans and future participants.

At 24, Franjo von Allmen won three Olympic gold medals. Now the Swiss speed star is targeting greater consistency while strongly opposing FIS plans for more frequent World Championships.

Keely’s Camp has opened applications for its annual Girl on Fire Sponsorship Contest, giving one young female skier a year-long sponsorship that includes a camp experience, skis, outerwear and protective equipment.

Six former racers reflect on what ski racing brought into their lives, what it demanded and what remained after their final competitive run.

Protern brings GPS timing, speed analysis and video together to help ski coaches spend less time managing equipment and more time working with athletes.