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Blizzard Skis expands its Firebird lineup with the new Firebird Race-Type Series for winter 2026/27, delivering World Cup–derived construction, uncompromising torsional stiffness, and a bold new purple design built for elite on-piste performance.

BRASS begins 2026 with record fundraising success, nationwide BRASS 101 programs, and a January educational webinar led by the Utah Avalanche Center.

Nolan Sweeney’s World Cup debut in Alta Badia marked a milestone shaped by patience, perspective, and belief. From New Hampshire roots to racing the iconic Gran Risa, the experience reaffirmed that he belongs at the sport’s highest level.

Clément Noël mastered a punishing night slalom in Madonna di Campiglio as rising stars Eduard Hallberg and Paco Rassat delivered podium performances on a course that claimed nine DNFs.

Olympic gold medalist Benita Fitzgerald Mosley has been named Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Center for SafeSport, stepping into the role on February 1, 2026. A former elite athlete and seasoned sport executive, Fitzgerald Mosley brings decades of leadership experience across nonprofit, Olympic, and community-based sport as the Center enters its next chapter focused on athlete safety, accountability, and trust.

Eduard Hallberg leads an unusually tight men’s slalom in Madonna di Campiglio, with seven skiers within half a second after run one. The surface held perfectly under the lights, setting up a volatile second run with major movement from high bibs. Full start list, analysis, and how and when to watch.

Henrik Kristoffersen returns to Madonna di Campiglio’s iconic night slalom with 98 World Cup podiums, history within reach, and pressure fully exposed under the lights.

The Madonna di Campiglio men’s World Cup slalom start list sets the stage for a pivotal January night race, with season standings, podium history, and how and when to watch included.

Marco Odermatt and Henrik Kristoffersen enter January within reach of 100 World Cup podiums, a rare milestone that defines sustained excellence in alpine ski racing.

Camille Rast edged Mikaela Shiffrin by 0.14 seconds to win the Kranjska Gora women’s World Cup slalom, completing a GS–SL double in a no-DNF second run decided purely by execution.

Camille Rast leads Mikaela Shiffrin by a tenth after the first run of the women’s World Cup slalom in Kranjska Gora, with four skiers within a second and Shiffrin poised to chase a seventh straight victory.

Mikaela Shiffrin brings a six-race winning streak into the women’s World Cup slalom at Kranjska Gora—full start list plus how and when to watch included.

Camille Rast secures her first World Cup victory in Kranjska Gora, with Julia Scheib and Paula Moltzan rounding out a thrilling podium. Standout second runs from Sofia Goggia, Sara Hector, and Elisabeth Bocock, along with strong performances from North American skiers, made for a race full of tactical brilliance and attacking skiing.

Camille Rast set the early pace in Kranjska Gora, with Paula Moltzan and 19-year-old Lara Colturi completing the first-run podium. North Americans shone in a strong opening, including Cassidy Gray’s breakout run from bib 45, while rookie Dania Allenbach made an impressive World Cup debut at 18.

The women’s World Cup giant slalom heads to Kranjska Gora as the Olympic-season pressure builds. Our coverage includes the full start list, updated standings, the podium table, and details on how and when to watch as the GS season tightens.

Olympic slalom medalist Katharina Liensberger will undergo knee surgery after suffering a serious training injury in Austria.

Choosing a ski vise doesn’t have to be confusing. We break down every Toko alpine and snowboard vise, explaining what each model does best and who it’s for.

Early races bring emotion, pressure, and fast judgments. But the best ski racers know early results don’t define a season—responses do.

Giant slalom sits at the heart of alpine ski racing. From Mikaela Shiffrin to Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, the world’s best explain why GS demands the ultimate balance of speed, precision, strength, and risk.

Great Britain delivered one of its most successful alpine ski racing seasons in 2025, combining World Cup top-10s, historic junior results, and breakthrough performances across every major international circuit.

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Due to snow conditions at Eldora, the RMISA has moved the giant slalom races for the Denver and Colorado Invitationals to Aspen Highlands. Slalom events will still take place at Loveland Ski Area, kicking off the 2026 collegiate alpine season.

Ski racing brings excitement, pressure, and emotion for families at every level. This article outlines what parents need to know to support racers in a healthy, productive way—on good days and bad.

Mikaela Shiffrin erased a first-run deficit with the fastest second run of the night to win the Semmering women’s World Cup slalom by 0.09 seconds, surviving a race transformed by improved conditions and 12 lead changes.

Camille Rast sets the pace in Semmering as Mikaela Shiffrin sits fourth after a brutal slalom first run that sees only 40 of 73 starters reach the finish.

The women’s World Cup slalom resumes in Semmering with Mikaela Shiffrin chasing a sixth straight victory in an Olympic season. Full start list, elite contenders, podium table, and how and when to watch.

Julia Scheib dominated the Women’s Giant Slalom at Semmering, claiming victory with a masterful second run, while Camille Rast and Sara Hector rounded out the podium. Standout performances from Nina Astner, Maryna Gasienica-Daniel, and North American skiers like Valérie Grenier and Mikaela Shiffrin highlighted an exciting, bumpy race ahead of the next stop in Kranjska Gora.

Marco Schwarz captured his first career World Cup super-G victory as Livigno hosted its first Alpine World Cup race. Swiss skiers packed the top of the results, Austria’s top-ranked speed racers struggled, and an unusually tight race saw 11 high-bib athletes score points.

Sara Hector of Sweden leads a tight top three after a thrilling Run 1 in Semmering, Austria. Julia Scheib and Lara Colturi remain close, while early exits by Alice Robinson and Nina O’Brien shook up the standings. North Americans delivered strong performances, with Paula Moltzan, Mikaela Shiffrin, and Justine Lamontagne making moves to set up an exciting second run.

Livigno hosts its first-ever men’s Alpine World Cup race as the super-G returns at a critical point in the Olympic season. Four of the top five athletes in the current super-G standings are entered, with full start lists, bib numbers, and viewing details set for Saturday’s race.