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Stöckli Swiss Sports AG is pleased to announce the return of Fanny Smith, the most successful Swiss ski cross athlete.

Jevin Palmquist is a name that stands out in the alpine skiing and hockey communities. At just 17, Jevin has achieved remarkable milestones in his athletic career. This year, he is the only male rookie skier named to the Stifel US Ski Team. Moreover, Palmquist is ranked the number one slalom skier worldwide for his 2007 birth year and 153 in slalom, including all FIS ages.

In the latest episode of the Skiing is Believing podcast, Alan and Matt had the opportunity to chat with the newest member of the Slovenian Women’s Ski Team, Lila Lapanja.

The Far West Development Initiative (FWDI), supported by Melissa and Martin Huml, created The Young

Featured Image: Maria Tviberg. Credit: GEPA pictures Norwegian ski racer Maria Therese Tviberg announced her

Prepare yourself for the upcoming 2024-25 winter season with fall and winter camps. Choose from several excellent camps being held globally!

VAIL, Colo. – Inducted into the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame last weekend, Lindsey Vonn divulged that the low points in her career shaped her the most.

“They taught me something very special,” she said in her induction speech. “They taught me grit.”

Ski Racing Media examines how top brands develop junior and transition skis, focusing this article on Nordica’s process. These skis are essential tools for young athletes in the early stages of their ski racing journey.

The Stifel Birds of Prey welcomes Tiësto to Vail on Friday, Dec. 13 as part of a festive entertainment lineup during the 10-day Audi FIS Ski World Cup festival. 

At the age of 68, legendary Alpine skier Ingemar Stenmark has found a new way to impress the world—this time, in pole vaulting. The Swedish icon, who dominated Alpine skiing with his precision and skill, recently wowed fans again by clearing three meters at the World Masters Athletics Championship in Gothenburg. The audience cheered wildly as Stenmark, always humble, soared over the bar with the same grace he once brought to the slopes.

This season, Paige Dehart was welcomed onto the Stifel US Ski Team as the new and only female rookie! Learn more about her passion and grit that got her to this accomplishment.

The Stifel US Ski Team has officially named its 2024-25 roster, featuring athletes across various competition groups. This announcement comes from Chief of Sport Anouk Patty, who highlighted the team’s structure for the coming season, segmented into several elite World Cup groups and Europa Cup and NorAm teams.

In the most recent episode of the Skiing is Believing podcast, Matt and Alan chatted with Sarah Lewis, who dedicated 28 years to working with FIS.

As the 2024 Summer Games conclude, we shift our attention to the Winter Games set for February and March 2026. In an exclusive interview, Andrea Varnier, the Chief Executive Officer of Milano Cortina since November 2022, shared his insights. With extensive Olympic experience dating back to Turin 2006, Varnier traveled to Paris with a large Italian delegation to participate in the IOC and IPC's observer program.

This linking of turns needs to be efficient. The center of mass is centered laterally between both skis and longitudinally over the ski boots, allowing the skier options for the upcoming turn.

Race Place is more than just a leading retailer of alpine race gear; it’s a vital source of ski tuning innovation. Founded by Scott Holmer in 1995, Race Place has grown from a humble mail-order catalog to one of North America’s largest retailers of race equipment. Learn more about the story of Race Place.

United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA) was excited to announce the election of several new members to its Board of Directors. They also unveiled the winners of several 2023-2024 annual awards, including Coach of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Conference Coordinator of the Year, the Legacy of Service Award, and the Holger Petersen Volunteer Award.

To mark the 30th episode of the Skiing is Believing podcast’s summer series, Alan and Matt welcomed Stifel US Ski Team giant slalom athlete to the show, Tommy Ford.