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Britt Richardson’s journey from fearless childhood days on skis to the World Cup stage is rooted in passion, resilience, and joy. With her sights set on the Olympics, she’s redefining what it means to find success beyond results.

The Canadian women’s alpine development team enters a new era with head coach Marie-Ève Boulianne and assistant coach Leslie Firstbrook at the helm. Together, this dynamic duo is reshaping what leadership looks like in ski racing—building not just fast skiers, but confident, resilient young women.

2025 Super-G World Champion Stephanie Venier has retired from ski racing after 11 World Cup wins and is starting a new chapter. The 31-year-old Austrian announced she is expecting her first child with fiancé Christian Walder, with their wedding planned for September.

to celebrate the life of legendary coach Erich Sailer. The event runs from 2–6 p.m., with the service beginning at 3 p.m., and will be held outdoors to welcome all who were inspired by him. Guests are asked to RSVP online and can also share photos, videos, and memories. A livestream will be available for those unable to attend in person.

Speedy Archer starts a new chapter as the founder of Ascent Eyewear. Born from a desire to give back, his company provides affordable, high-performance eyewear while supporting the next generation of winter athletes with every sale. Learn more.

Erich Sailer, who died at 99, was one of the most influential coaches in U.S. ski racing history. From a rope-tow hill at Buck Hill, Minnesota, to the world’s biggest stages, he shaped generations of Olympians, World Cup winners, and thousands of young racers and families. More than results, his legacy lives in the confidence, discipline, and love he instilled in everyone he coached—a touchstone of greatness whose influence will ripple for generations.

In this special Skiing is Believing episode, Alan Rigg and Matt Garcka talk with Norwegian ski racers Madeleine Sylvester-Davik and Rasmus Bakkevig about their breakout World Cup seasons, the depth of Norway’s tech team, and their ambitions for the year ahead—plus a lighthearted couples quick-fire round.

Small mountains like Kents Hill are where passion for skiing takes root and grows. With a thoughtfully designed training hill, a focus on care and coaching, and a community-driven culture, Kents Hill proves that small venues are not only essential for development but also vital to the future of snow sports.

Canadian downhill skier Brodie Seger heads into the Olympic season guided by family, resilience, and the family motto Power of Positive Thinking, while raising ALS awareness through his #Helmet4Hope initiative.

Stifel continued its summer tradition of hosting financial planning workshops for U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes, equipping skiers and snowboarders with real-world financial tools.

Mattia Casse got a unique glimpse of the slopes where he landed his huge super G victory last winter (and where he notched first World Cup podium, a downhill in 2022). For the fifth straight summer, Casse has competed in the Maratona dles Dolomites, an iconic cycling race in Alta Badia drawing 8,000 participants from 92 countries.

Winter Park is hiring Alpine Ski Coaches for all age groups this winter season. Join our team and help skiers of every level improve their skills, build confidence, and enjoy the slopes in a fun, supportive environment.

Norwegian skier Rasmus Windingstad has announced his retirement after 11 years on the World Cup tour, where he earned three podiums, one victory, and competed at the 2022 Olympics. The 30-year-old giant slalom specialist will be remembered for his Attacking Viking style and consistent presence in one of the sport’s deepest teams.

Sarrazin’s crash on the Stelvio, the slope set to host the men’s Olympic downhill this February, has renewed concerns about safety. The fall last December highlighted just how unforgiving Bormio can be in midwinter.

Organizers point out that conditions in February — with more direct sun and the opportunity to prepare the piste from top to bottom in a more uniform manner — should make the Olympic surface safer. Still, the questions raised by his accident continue to echo as the Games approach.

For Sarrazin, the focus is no longer on what was lost but on what lies ahead. His determination is clear: recover fully, return in 2026–27, and chase the dream of competing at the 2030 Olympics in front of a home crowd.

Olympic champion Diann Roffe, Burke Mountain Academy coach and National Staff member for the Sports Education Academy at U.S. Ski & Snowboard, is dedicated to training better coaches and building a stronger sport.

Winter Sports School is hiring a Math Educator to inspire student-athletes in Park City, Utah. Part- or full-time, from Geometry to Calculus.

Ski Zenit is announcing a dedicated Speed Camp focused on Super‑G (SG) training in Saas‑Fee. Running during the glacier season, the camp offers targeted on‑snow sessions.

SYNC Performance is thrilled to announce the 2025/2026 SYNC Team, a standout group of 15 top-tier ski racers from clubs and teams across the country.

Jesse Kertesz-Knight shares his passion for skiing, his journey through the sport, and his experiences at Marmot Basin on the Skiing is Believing podcast.

Carrabassett Valley is hiring! Multiple job opportunities are now open. Join their team and work where adventure lives.

Strength alone doesn’t win ski races—endurance does too. Alpine racers face intense forces every turn, but without the aerobic capacity to fuel their muscles from start to finish, strength breaks down. Building both endurance and power through volume, skill work, and targeted training is critical to reaching the podium.

Roland Assinger will remain head coach of the Austrian women’s Alpine team through the 2025–26 Olympic season despite sharp criticism from several athletes, including recently retired world champion Stephanie Venier. Accused of poor communication and an intimidating leadership style, Assinger acknowledged the controversy, admitted he considered resigning, and vowed to improve trust and collaboration moving forward.

Olympic gold medalist Barbara Ann Cochran reflects on her unforgettable slalom win at the 1972 Sapporo Games—victory by two hundredths of a second—and how that moment shaped her life, her coaching philosophy, and a legacy rooted in one of America’s most iconic ski racing families.

The Stifel U.S. Alpine Women’s World Cup Tech Team is kicking off its first training camp, under the leadership of new head coach Alek Glebov. Learn more about Alek and his goals in his new coaching role.

Tickets are on sale now for the 2025 Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame Celebration this September 27th. The institution proudly announces the Annual Award recipients for the year.

In the latest episode of the Skiing is Believing podcast summer series, brought to you by Ski Racing Media, Alan Rigg and Matt Garcka had the privilege of welcoming former American downhiller and Ski & Snowboard Club Vail coach, AJ Kitt.

Due to exceptionally high demand, Ski Zenit extended the October ski racing camps in Saas‑Fee. Now scheduled from October 13th- November 1st. Learn more.

Urs Lehmann will step down as Swiss-Ski president after 17 years to become the first CEO of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation at the end of September. The 1993 downhill world champion and former FIS Council member brings decades of experience in sport and business to the new role, aiming to guide the federation through upcoming challenges.

Sixteen-year-old Logan Grosdidier of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s Europa Cup tech group swept both South American Continental Cup slaloms in Ushuaia on Aug. 14, earning her first two Continental Cup victories in icy, challenging conditions. Liv Moritz added two podiums, and U.S. teammates Storm Klomhaus, Galena Wardle, and Kjersti Moritz all secured top-10 finishes.

As the landscape of NCAA ski recruiting evolves, so do the tools and opportunities for athletes and their families navigating the path to collegiate competition, with the College Cup Camp spearheading these efforts.