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Italian skier Marta Bassino will miss the Sölden season opener after suffering a lateral tibial plateau fracture in training. Her recovery is critical ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina.

Ikon Pass expands its global footprint into Asia for Winter 25/26, adding nine new destinations across Japan, China, and South Korea. Pass holders can now ski or ride up to 77 days in Asia’s legendary snow at 11 total destinations, including Japan’s Shiga Kogen, China’s Yunding Snow Park, and South Korea’s Mona Yongpyong.

Former University of Denver racer and U.S. Ski Team alumnus Trey Seymour reflects on how letting go of expectations transformed his mindset and results. In this personal essay, he shares how shifting focus from outcomes to process helped him find freedom, confidence, and the mental edge in ski racing.

Waterville Valley celebrates a major milestone with the widening and revitalization of Tommy’s World Cup Trail, enhancing safety, training, and race opportunities for athletes from youth programs to World Cup contenders.

After surviving a near-fatal crash, Victor Wiacek turned his experience into purpose, founding VIX Protection to create cut-resistant gear that can save lives. His relentless innovation helped shape FIS safety standards and deliver life-saving protection now worn by top World Cup racers worldwide.

The Alpine World Cup returns this weekend as Sölden kicks off the 2025-26 Olympic season. The women race Saturday, the men Sunday, with stars from around the world — and a strong North American lineup — ready to light up the Rettenbach Glacier.

Eighteen-year-old Freddy Carrick-Smith will make his World Cup debut this weekend in Sölden, following in the tracks of Charlie Raposo, who last raced in the 2024 season. Confident and composed, the rising British skier from a family of racers is ready to test himself against the world’s best and help drive a new era for British Alpine skiing.

Two-time Olympian Chad Fleischer shares an open letter urging the U.S. ski racing community to work together in rebuilding the nation’s speed-skiing foundation. His message calls for unity, opportunity, and renewed commitment to developing future downhill and super-G champions.

Burke Mountain Academy (BMA) and Oberschulzentrum Sports Gymnasium have launched an international partnership as part of BMA’s European Programming Initiative. This collaboration establishes BMA’s new European training base in Sterzing/Vipiteno, Italy, creating year-round training, cultural exchange, and development opportunities for student-athletes from both schools.

The University of Utah Ski Team has unveiled its 2026 RMISA schedule, featuring five home race days and a balanced mix of Nordic and Alpine competitions. The Utes, winners of four of the last five NCAA titles, will aim to defend their national championship when the season culminates in Bozeman, Montana.

Bryce’s journey from Tahoe ski hills to the World Cup blends grit, humor, and perspective. As a father, he balances racing with family life, mentorship, and personal growth, showing that true performance isn’t just about speed—it’s about focus, resilience, and appreciating the journey on and off the hill.

French giant slalom star Mathieu Faivre has announced his retirement, closing a career highlighted by 2021 double world titles, World Cup victories, and an Olympic medal

Ski & Snowboard Club Vail is hiring for the 2025–26 winter season! We’re looking for an Operations Manager to support on-hill operations and a Technical Services Technician to handle equipment prep and tuning for competitive athletes. Join our team in Vail, CO, and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, winter sports environment.

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Ted Ligety reflects on four Olympic Games that defined his legendary career. From a surprise gold in Torino to dominant victory in Sochi, he shares how mindset, risk, and focus shaped his path as the only U.S. man to win two Olympic golds in alpine skiing.

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Less than two weeks before the World Cup opener in Sölden, Marco Odermatt traded his race suit for formal wear at a film premiere in Vienna. Now the Swiss superstar is shifting back into race mode, focused on defending his titles and beginning the Olympic season with confidence and composure.

Sun Peaks Resort (BC) and Bogus Basin (ID) open snow farming storage facilities built by Snow Secure in collaboration with LISKI Sport Equipment, preserving summer snow and enabling an early-season opening.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has named 49 athletes to the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team for the 2025-26 Olympic season, led by stars Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn. With the Milano Cortina Winter Games approaching and an action-packed World Cup schedule ahead, the team blends proven champions with a new generation of American talent ready to race for gold.

Alterra Mountain Company invites families to hit the slopes this winter with Kids Ski Free Week, running December 6–12, 2025, across 15 North American destinations. Kids 12 and under (17 and under at select resorts) receive up to seven free lift tickets—plus additional discounts on lessons, rentals, lodging, and gear.