Ikon Pass Announces 2026-27 Opening Dates Across North America, Europe and Asia
Ikon Pass has announced confirmed 2026-27 opening dates across North America, Europe and Asia, beginning Oct. 17 in Switzerland and Nov. 6 in North America.
Stifel U.S. Ski Team Fundraiser Raises $1.35 Million in St. Louis
Stifel and the St. Louis community raised $1.35 million to support U.S. Ski & Snowboard programs, training and athlete development.
Ikon Pass Expands in Asia With Three New Resorts for Winter 2026–27
Ikon Pass is adding Madarao Mountain Resort in Japan and Beidahu and Lake Songhua in China for winter 2026–27, expanding its Asian network to 14 destinations.
Kiara Derks Stopped Skiing for Results. Then Everything Started to Change.
Kiara Derks’ path from indoor slopes in the Netherlands to European Cup and World Cup racing has been anything but conventional. After missing the 2026 Olympics, she rediscovered the joy that first drew her to skiing, and the results followed.
SYNC Performance Announces the 2026/27 SYNC Team
SYNC Performance has announced its 2026-27 team, featuring 15 promising ski racers from clubs and academies across the U.S. The roster brings together returning athletes and new talent as they pursue goals across FIS, NorAm and collegiate competition.
First Snow Arrives at Canadian Ikon Pass Destinations
Fresh snow arrived at SkiBig3, Panorama and CMH terrain over the weekend, bringing the first signs of the 2026–27 winter season to Alberta and British Columbia.
Winter Makes an Early Appearance: Snow Falls at Crystal Mountain in August
Crystal Mountain in Washington recorded its first snowfall of the 2026–27 season on August 29, coating the resort’s upper elevations and offering an early glimpse of winter in the Pacific Northwest.
Lindsey Vonn Faces Another Surgery, Nine More Months of Rehab
Lindsey Vonn is walking, training and even playing tennis after her devastating Olympic crash. However, surgery to reconstruct the ACL she ruptured nine days before the Olympic downhill—and another nine months of rehabilitation—still await her.
How to Choose Ski Racing Boots: A Boot Fitter’s Guide
Choosing ski racing boots requires more than matching a foot to a size or moving up to a higher flex. Boot fitter Matt Schiller explains how fit, stance, anatomy and athlete development should guide the decision.
Crans-Montana 2027 World Championships: Full Schedule and Guide
The FIS Alpine World Ski Championships return to Crans-Montana 40 years after the Swiss resort hosted the 1987 edition. Here is the complete schedule, race venue information and a look at the athletes positioned to defend their titles.
Belgian Star Sam Maes Joins Stifel U.S. Ski Team Training Group
Belgian giant slalom standout Sam Maes will train with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team throughout the 2026-27 season following the dissolution of the Global Racing Ski Team.
Australia New Zealand Cup Opens With Stifel U.S. Ski Team Podiums at Mt Hutt
Live ski racing returned at Mt Hutt with Americans Elisabeth Bocock and Liv Moritz earning victories as the 2026/27 Australia-New Zealand Cup season got underway in New Zealand.
Sölden World Cup 2026: Opener Is Just 60 Days Away
The 2026-27 Alpine World Cup season begins in 60 days on the Rettenbach Glacier. The Stifel U.S. women enter the countdown after two exceptionally strong Sölden opener
Stifel U.S. Ski Team Wins Three as South American Cup Opens
The U.S. women opened the 2026/27 South American Cup with three victories and a run of podiums at Cerro Castor, leaving Ushuaia with Americans holding the top four spots in the overall standings.
Alterra Mountain Company Community Foundation Names Robert Foley Executive Director
The Alterra Mountain Company Community Foundation has appointed Robert Foley as its new Executive Director. Foley brings more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership and behavioral health experience as the Foundation continues to expand mental health resources across mountain communities.
Ester Ledecká Joins HEAD Worldcup Rebels Ahead of 2026-27 Season
Olympic champion Ester Ledecká has joined the HEAD Worldcup Rebels ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Czech speed specialist brings four World Cup victories, 12 podiums and championship success in both alpine skiing and snowboarding to the HEAD team.
Stifel Copper Cup Returns to Copper Mountain for Thanksgiving Weekend World Cup Racing
World Cup racing returns to Copper Mountain Nov. 28-29 for the 2026 Stifel Copper Cup, featuring men’s super-G and giant slalom, plus a free O.A.R. concert, bib draw and Thanksgiving weekend festivities.
Why Mikaela Shiffrin Keeps Going: Curiosity, GS and Super-G
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SYNC Athlete Fund Application Now Open for 2026/27 Season, Continuing Mission to Remove Financial Barriers in Ski Racing
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.
The Man Behind the Boots: Why Matt Schiller Has Become One of Ski Racing’s Most Trusted Voices
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.
Filip Zubčić Believes a Fresh Start with Nordica Can Bring Him Back to the Top
After one of the most frustrating seasons of his career, Croatia's Filip Zubčić made the difficult decision to change equipment for the first time. The three-time World Cup winner explains why he joined Nordica, how the transition has unfolded and why he believes the move can help him return to the top.
From Seattle to Boston: How SkyTechSport Is Building North America’s Year Round Ski Community
Discover how SkyTechSport is transforming ski training across North America. From U.S. Ski Team athletes to ski shops, performance centers, and nonprofit organizations, explore the growing network of locations bringing year round skiing to life through immersive simulator technology.
Why Lara Colturi Chose HEAD as She Chases Ski Racing’s Next Level
After two consecutive breakthrough World Cup seasons with podiums, Lara Colturi is beginning a new chapter with HEAD. The 19-year-old Albanian star discusses her equipment change, battling illness, her first Olympics, and why she plans to bring super-G back into her World Cup schedule
Why Žan Kranjec Believes Nordica Can Bring Him Back to the Podium
After more than a decade among giant slalom's elite, Olympic silver medalist Žan Kranjec is starting a new chapter with Nordica. In an exclusive interview with Ski Racing Media, the Slovenian explains why he made the change, the search for renewed confidence and the goals that continue to drive him.
