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Mental training is often overlooked in ski racing, despite being just as important as physical conditioning and technical work. This article breaks down six key principles—used in every successful training plan—that can transform your mental preparation into a consistent, structured, and effective part of your performance.

Olympic silver medalist and coach Joël Chenal has been suspended by the French skiing federation following abuse allegations from multiple women who say he harassed them as minors between 2005 and 2021, according to Le Monde.

In a very special episode of the Skiing is Believing Podcast summer series, Matt Garcka and Alan Rigg welcomed renowned sports psychologist, Dr. Jim Taylor to express the importance of mentality and psychology across sport, and particularly ski racing. Tune in!

After breaking both legs in a World Cup crash, Sam DuPratt fought his way back to the start gate in Val Gardena—three years later, on the same hill. This is the story of grit, setbacks, and a comeback built on total ownership.

Marta Bassino and Salomon have ended their partnership after more than 20 years together. The Italian star, who won the 2021 giant slalom discipline globe and multiple World Championship titles with the brand, announced the split following a challenging season.

The Head Alpine Ski Coach provides professional leadership for Western Colorado University’s Mountain Sports program, offering year-round coaching, mentorship, and support to student-athletes in both academic and athletic pursuits. Learn more and apply.

In the second episode of the new top ten series on the Skiing is Believing podcast they welcomed former British World Cup racer, Emma Carrick-Anderson. Together, they discussed their top ten current female racers. Tune in!

Alpine Canada Alpin athlete Liam Wallace made a truly remarkable comeback last season. After a life-threatening crash in February 2024, the young athlete persevered and returned to the slopes stronger than ever. Read his inspiring story.

Former U.S. Ski Team racer Cody Marshall has joined the Alpine Racing Collective (ARC) as a full-time coach, bringing his World Cup experience and personal journey of recovery to a program focused on athlete growth, resilience, and redefining the alpine ski racing experience.

Kenyan Olympic skier Sabrina Simader has ended her career despite qualifying for the 2026 Winter Games in Cortina. A lack of financial support and broken promises from her national federation forced the 27-year-old World Cup athlete to retire, bringing a premature end to one of alpine skiing’s most inspiring journeys.

Olympian Audun Grønvold, who was a strong competitor in alpine ski racing and, more recently, ski cross, died in a hospital after being struck by lightning on Tuesday evening.

On a cold December morning in 1975, Ken Read shocked the ski racing world by winning Canada’s first men’s World Cup downhill in Val d’Isère. Fifty years later, he reflects on that breakthrough moment, the rise of the Crazy Canucks, and how one run changed the course of Canadian winter sport.

In the fourth episode of the Skiing is Believing Podcast summer series, Croatian technical expert and three-time World Cup winner Filip Zubčić joined Alan Rigg and Matt Garcka. Tune in!

Bradshaw Underhill earned the prestigious College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America At-Large honor, one of the highest awards for student-athletes. He reflects on his four years at Middlebury College in an exclusive interview.

SYNC Performance and Independent Athlete Stef Fleckenstein kick off the How-To-Train Summer Series with 10 explosive exercises every ski racer should have in their dryland routine.

University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is looking for a dynamic, driven, and downright passionate individual to carve out a legacy as our next Director of Snow Sports & Head Men's and Women's Alpine Coach. Learn more and apply.

Olympians Doug Lewis and Shannon Bahrke created Champions Advantage, a first-of-its-kind mental skills curriculum for athletes aged U13–U19. Whether the goal is Olympic gold or making the high school varsity team, this program gives athletes the tools to train and perform at their very best. Learn more.

In the first episode of the new top ten series on the Skiing is Believing podcast, brought to you by Ski Racing Media, Alan Rigg and Matt Garcka welcomed nine-time World Cup Downhill winner Daron Rahlves back to the show. Together, they discussed their top ten male downhill racers of all time. Tune in!

Video can transform athletic performance—but only when used correctly. In this article, Ron Kipp explains how the brain processes video, why watching the wrong movements reinforces bad habits, and how coaches can leverage neuroscience to create lasting improvement.

In the third episode of the Skiing is Believing summer series, they welcomed Peter Lange, the publisher of Ski Racing Media. Tune in!

The Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the Class of 2025, an inspiring group representing a wide range of people across the snow sports industry. Learn more about the Class of 2025.

Dr. Luna Ugrenović studied mental health referral experiences in collegiate, elite sport. Emphasizing how early, intentional engagement can shape athletes’ willingness to seek mental health help and their overall well-being. Learn more about her research and the advice she gives to alpine skiing organizations to assist with this process for their athletes.

Daron Rahlves, the most successful U.S. men’s World Cup downhill skier in history, reflects on the bold moves, fierce rivalries, and fearless skiing that defined his career. From Squaw Valley freeskiing to Kitzbühel glory, his story is one of risk, resilience, and relentless detail.

Ski & Snowboard Club Vail has appointed industry veteran Jon Rucker as its new executive director following a national search. Rucker returns to the Vail community with deep leadership experience and a commitment to athlete development, growth, and community connection.

In the latest episode of the Skiing is Believing podcast, brought to you by Ski Racing Media, co-hosts Matt Garcka and Alan Rigg were joined by the head coach of the Norwegian men's tech team, Ola Masdal. Tune in!

core goals: increasing prize money for athletes and delivering direct funding to all member nations. Through a centralized broadcast deal with Infront and expanded FIS-backed distributions, every National Governing Body now receives substantial support—regardless of size or hosting status. Smaller countries like New Zealand and Greece, long excluded from commercial revenue, are now receiving €400,000 each over three years. Eliasch calls it a transformational shift aimed at strengthening snow sports worldwide.

Lindsey Vonn has earned yet another ESPY nomination, this time for Best Comeback Athlete, following her remarkable return to the World Cup circuit this year. Learn more about other ESPYS she has won and was nominated for and a recap on her comeback.

Thomas Woolson returns to Dartmouth as head coach of the men’s alpine ski team, bringing global coaching experience and a deep personal connection to the program he once captained. Focused on athlete development, team culture, and academic excellence, Woolson aims to build on Dartmouth’s legacy as a launchpad to the sport’s highest levels.

This season, SYNC Performance created the SYNC Athlete Ambassadors program designed to support elite-level ski racers. Click to learn more and apply!

Burnout isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s data. Instead of seeing burnout as failure, we can treat it as valuable feedback and an opportunity. Learn more.