National Teams

A Red Bull partnership changes Norwegian skiers’ helmet marketing rights, but Henrik Kristoffersen’s “both yes and no” answer keeps the dispute in focus.

Elvis Toci inherited an Albanian Ski Federation with no elite athletes, limited funding and no ski resort. Today, thanks in part to Lara Colturi's rise, Albania has become one of alpine skiing's most unexpected success stories.

GB Snowsport unveiled its first British Alpine ski team since Dave Ryding's retirement, with Freddy Carrick-Smith earning his first World Cup squad selection.

GB Snowsport has appointed former Stifel U.S. Men’s Alpine Ski Team head coach Mark Tilston as Alpine Director in a newly created senior consultancy role ahead of the 2026-27 season. The experienced international coach returns to British skiing after leadership roles with Britain, Spain, Alpine Canada, Apex2100, and the United States.

Austria names its 2026–27 ski teams with 94 athletes across all squads. Depth is clear—but can it translate into World Cup wins?

Norway names a deep and dynamic alpine squad for 2026/27, led by Kristoffersen, Kilde, and newly crowned slalom globe winner Atle Lie McGrath, with a rising generation pushing from behind.

Switzerland has unveiled a powerhouse squad for the 2026/27 alpine skiing season, led by Marco Odermatt and a deep roster of Olympic and World Cup champions, as the nation builds toward a home World Championships in Crans-Montana.

Olympic silver medalist and coach Joël Chenal has been suspended by the French skiing federation following abuse allegations from multiple women who say he harassed them as minors between 2005 and 2021, according to Le Monde.

GB Snowsport has named its 33-athlete alpine team for the Olympic season, highlighted by Dave Ryding’s final campaign and the World Cup Team debut of speed specialist Roy Steudle. Rising stars like the Carrick-Smith brothers and Molly Butler strengthen a deep Europa Cup squad, as Great Britain builds momentum toward Milano-Cortina 2026.

Swiss-Ski has officially named 117 athletes to its 2025–26 national alpine team, including 57 men and 60 women across World Cup, Europa Cup, and development levels, highlighting the depth and future of Swiss ski racing.

Michael "Sutti" Rottenstiener is back as the Head Coach of the Norwegian Men's Alpine Team after a year-long sabbatical. His return is highly anticipated, bringing renewed energy and focus to the team. In an exclusive interview, Sutti shared insights on the current state of the team, the importance of his staff, and his philosophy on coaching, as well as his personal journey toward a healthier approach to his demanding job

Felix Monsen is currently the only Swede competing in the World Cup speed disciplines, which has become increasingly challenging. The Swedish Ski Association, citing the “weak Swedish krona,” “high inflation,” and a “dry sponsorship market,” announced cost-cutting measures in May. Consequently, the Federation's negotiated integration of Monsen into the Norwegian men's speed team initially planned through the 2026 Olympic Games, has ended.

The impact of climate change on the World Cup tour and the sport of alpine skiing became more apparent than ever this past season. As the World Cup Finals concluded, the Norwegian Ski Federation sent a report to FIS proposing changes to the World Cup calendar that would decrease the carbon footprint of international ski racing.

The young Canadian men's World Cup speed team is a thriving success story. Over the past decade, the program has made good progress.

Stella Johansson: Photo GEPA Stella Johansson is the first to describe her path to the

Photo: RobyBragotto_TrentinoMarketing Several national ski teams, including the Norwegians and the Stifel Alpine men’s team,

World Champion and UVM alumna Laurence St-Germain: Photo GEPA Alpine Canada Alpin has nominated nine

Austria celebrates Val Gardena/Gröden: Photo GEPA The powerhouse alpine nation of Austria is accustomed to