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Mikaela Shiffrin makes a rare Super-G start in Val di Fassa as Sofia Goggia leads the globe race and racers chase World Cup Finals qualification.

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wins the Kranjska Gora giant slalom, beating Loïc Meillard and Stefan Brennsteiner as the GS crystal globe race heads to the World Cup Finals.

Laura Pirovano thrilled the home crowd in Val di Fassa, edging Austria’s Cornelia Huetter by just .01 seconds to claim her second downhill victory of the weekend. Switzerland’s Corinne Suter completed a tightly contested podium in third, while Breezy Johnson led the Americans in fourth. The dramatic finish also reshaped the race for the women’s Downhill World Cup globe heading toward Finals.

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen leads the Kranjska Gora giant slalom after the first run as six skiers sit within one second and three Stifel U.S. Ski Team racers qualify.

The women’s World Cup returns to Val di Fassa for the second downhill of the weekend. See the official start list, race preview, and how to watch.

Marco Odermatt leads the men’s giant slalom start list in Kranjska Gora on Podkoren 3. See when and how to watch, the downloadable start list, standings, and WCSL seed.

British slalom prospect Zak Carrick-Smith will make his World Cup debut in Kranjska Gora, joining his brothers and marking a rare moment for GB Snowsport.

The NCAA announces the alpine field for the 2026 Skiing Championships in Park City featuring top collegiate racers from around the world.

Early success in alpine skiing is often treated as a predictor of future greatness. Yet large-scale research shows that most Olympic and World Cup champions were not standout performers in their youth. In a sport where peak performance often arrives in the late twenties, early talent identification may reward early maturation rather than long-term potential. The challenge for skiing systems is not predicting champions at fourteen, but ensuring they remain in the sport long enough for their true potential to emerge.

Team Summit Colorado athletes Stanley Buzek and Jevin Palmquist have been named to the U.S. roster for the 2026 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships in Narvik, Norway, highlighting the program’s continued success in developing top junior talent.

Laura Pirovano captured her first World Cup podium and victory in the Val di Fassa downhill, edging Emma Aicher by 0.01 seconds while Breezy Johnson led the Stifel U.S. Ski Team in third.

A field of 55 skiers from 15 nations will race the La VolatA downhill in Val di Fassa, as Emma Aicher leads the World Cup downhill standings.

The Estrie Elite Alpine Team (ÉÉAE) in Quebec is hiring a full-time FIS Coach starting June 2026. The role focuses on leading athlete development, planning on-snow and dryland training, and supporting high-performance alpine racers within the LTAD and Alpine Canada Ascension pathways.

The Alberta ski racing community is mourning the loss of 15-year-old Lake Louise Ski Club athlete Emilio, whose passion, talent, and spirit left a lasting impact on teammates, coaches, and the broader alpine community.

Alpine Canada announced that President and CEO Therese Brisson will step down at the end of summer 2026 after nearly six years leading the organization through major growth, new World Cup events, and improved athlete performance.

Ikon Pass will go on sale for the 2026–27 season on March 12 with access to 76 global destinations, new Midwest resorts, expanded Colorado access, and new perks including renewal rewards and risk-free purchase options.

Estelle Alphand grew up in France but chose to represent Sweden, her mother’s homeland. The Olympian reflects on identity, pressure, and embracing an underdog mindset on the world stage.

Alpine Canada has named seven athletes to represent the country at the 2026 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships in Narvik, Norway, March 5–15. Four racers return from the 2025 Junior Worlds, including Amélie Bourgeois, Estelle Martin, Kendra Giesbrecht, and Jake Kertez-Knight.

Utah edged Colorado to win the 77th RMISA Championships as alpine racing at Bridger Bowl delivered podium sweeps, tight margins and a dramatic giant slalom finale. See complete day-by-day results and Top Five finishers from all six alpine races.

Austrian slalom star Manuel Feller will miss the remainder of the World Cup season as he focuses on recovery and possible surgery after a difficult winter.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is hiring an Alpine Director to lead the national and regional pipeline from development to World Cup. Based in Park City, this role will shape the future of U.S. alpine skiing through the next Olympic cycle and beyond.

Parents play a powerful role in a young ski racer’s mental game. Dr. Jim Taylor explains how subtle pressure — even when unintended — can increase anxiety and hurt performance, and how parents can instead create emotional safety that helps racers thrive.

Wet spring snow can slow even the best skis. Here’s how to wax for heavy, slushy race conditions — and why Jet Liquid Yellow stands out

British filmmaker and former racer Elsa Powell joins the Fresh Corduroy podcast to discuss Fall Liners, her YouTube series documenting the grind of athletes chasing Europa Cup starts. By breaking down FIS points, qualification pathways, and the realities below the World Cup level, Powell is helping new fans understand ski racing—and building support for the next generation of competitors.

After winning two gold medals at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, Federica Brignone is ending her season early to focus on rehabilitating the leg she fractured last April.

After a dominant Olympic slalom gold in Cortina, Mikaela Shiffrin isn’t committing to 2030 — but she isn’t closing the door either. Here’s what she said about her future, fear, and the weight of four more years.

Romed Baumann ends his career in Garmisch after a record 167 World Cup downhill starts, closing a 22-year journey that included World Championship medals for Austria and Germany.

Sofia Goggia delivered a commanding performance in Soldeu, winning the Aliga Super-G ahead of Emma Aicher and Kajsa Vickhoff Lie while strengthening her lead in the discipline standings.

The March 1 men’s World Cup Super-G in Garmisch-Partenkirchen has been cancelled following weather issues on the Kandahar.

Fog and rain force the delay of the Kandahar men’s World Cup downhill. New start time 12:45 CET (6:45 ET); officials monitoring conditions.