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U.S. Ski & Snowboard names 49 alpine athletes to the 2026-27 Stifel U.S. Ski Team. See the full roster, Shiffrin’s shift toward giant slalom and super-G, Macuga’s return to snow and the season ahead.

Mikaela Shiffrin is reshaping her race schedule. With Killington planned as her first slalom start, she explains why GS, super-G and recovery will take on greater importance in her “exploration season.”

Federica Brignone and Sofia Goggia shared health updates at the Festival dello Sport in Trento. Brignone continues rehabilitation after knee surgery, while Goggia recovers from two viral infections. Their returns to competition remain uncertain.

Stöckli’s 2026/27 ski collection brings World Cup technology to the slopes with an updated WRT range, a Marco Odermatt edition and the new Montero AR Pro.

Alterra Mountain Company has named Kelly Vohs CEO, effective October 19, 2026, as its mountain destinations prepare for the 2026–27 winter season.

The World Cup Dreams Foundation has named 84 alpine athletes to its 2026/27 grant programs, supporting racers from U16 development through the World Cup.

Ted Ligety and Stephani Victor join nine inductees in the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026, to be honored in Ogden, Utah, in April 2027.

Youth ski racing demands travel, equipment, year-round training and specialized coaching. Here is why so much of the cost reaches American families.

The Race Place Catalog Cover Contest is back, offering two U.S. ski racers a chance to become cover athletes and win gift certificates totaling $4,500. Entries close October 11, 2026.

SYNC Performance names 15 athletes to its 2026/27 Athlete Ambassador roster, bringing together returning and new racers across collegiate, international, Para alpine and freeride competition.

Mary Bocock and U.S. independent Rhett Lindsey won downhills at the 2026 South American Cup finals in Corralco, Chile. AJ Hurt added a super-G podium, while Barbora Nováková claimed three season titles. Race results, final standings and athlete perspectives.

Ten years after proposing 10 ways to improve the Alpine World Cup, Aldo Radamus revisits his scorecard. His assessment explores what has changed—and asks whether the sport is doing enough for athletes, fans and future participants.

At 24, Franjo von Allmen won three Olympic gold medals. Now the Swiss speed star is targeting greater consistency while strongly opposing FIS plans for more frequent World Championships.

Keely’s Camp has opened applications for its annual Girl on Fire Sponsorship Contest, giving one young female skier a year-long sponsorship that includes a camp experience, skis, outerwear and protective equipment.

Six former racers reflect on what ski racing brought into their lives, what it demanded and what remained after their final competitive run.

Protern brings GPS timing, speed analysis and video together to help ski coaches spend less time managing equipment and more time working with athletes.

Martina Peterlini joins the Skiing Is Believing podcast to discuss her recovery, switch to HEAD and hopes of returning to World Cup slalom at Levi.

The BILLA Žampa Cup will race across seven countries and two continents in 2026-27, beginning with its first event outside Europe at Ski Dubai.

River Radamus returned to Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy to share the lessons he has learned about pressure, results, fear and finding fulfillment beyond the finish line.

Alpine Canada’s updated Project Excel plan aims to strengthen the pathway from provincial programs to the national team as new NCAA eligibility rules add urgency to athletes’ decisions.

Marco Odermatt completed nine on-snow sessions after an injury delayed his Chile trip, while three-time Olympic champion Franjo von Allmen repeatedly set the pace in Swiss training

Follow the 2027 RMISA and EISA alpine calendars from January’s opening races through the conference championships and NCAA slalom and giant slalom at Stowe.

Sofia Goggia says two viral infections forced her to leave her preseason training camp in Argentina early. She is improving but remains weak as she begins recovery.

George Gillett helped establish Vail and Beaver Creek as major international ski racing venues, supporting the 1989 World Championships, the U.S. Ski Team and a legacy that continues today.

After years working with Mikaela Shiffrin, Regan Dewhirst has joined Green Mountain Valley School. She brings a World Cup perspective to athlete development, injury prevention and return to sport, with a focus on helping young racers understand and advocate for their needs.

Missed the traditional team uniform ordering window? SYNC’s year-round custom program helps ski clubs outfit athletes through individual team stores or flexible bulk orders.

Alpine Ski Association Yukon is hiring a Lead Ski Coach to guide its U14–U19 Race Team at Mount Sima in Whitehorse, Yukon.

From new destinations in North America and Asia to lift upgrades, expanded terrain and snowmaking projects, here’s what Ikon Pass has announced for winter 2026–27.

Cut-resistant pants are now mandatory at every FIS Alpine event. VIX founder Victor Wiacek explains the three-star rule, required coverage and what families need to check before the first race.

Killington Resort has installed the final towers for its new $7.2 million Snowdon Quad, moving a major lift project closer to completion as the Vermont resort prepares for the women’s World Cup to return in November.