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Forty years after finishing fifth on the Streif, Doug Lewis returned to Kitzbühel. This time, he ran nearly 100 miles through the Austrian Alps—and back up the mountain that helped define his career.

A devastating knee injury ended Katharina Liensberger’s Olympic season. Now, the Austrian champion is finding patience, perspective and renewed love for skiing on her road back.

The Chile Winter Series opened with four FIS giant slaloms at El Colorado, but the focus now shifts to La Parva and its World Cup-caliber speed racing.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s Regional Development Program reached roughly three times as many athletes as the old D-Team model and helped eight athletes advance to the Stifel U.S. Ski Team. After a promising first year, the focus shifts to continuity, club coordination and building a system that can last.

World Cup racing returns to Copper Mountain Nov. 28-29 for the 2026 Stifel Copper Cup, featuring men’s super-G and giant slalom, plus a free O.A.R. concert, bib draw and Thanksgiving weekend festivities.

Andrew Baker has been appointed president and CEO of Alpine Canada, bringing years of leadership experience from the Canadian Olympic Committee. He will lead the national governing body into a new Olympic and Paralympic cycle with a focus on financial sustainability, athlete development and growing Canadian ski racing.

Discover how Seattle Ski Performance is redefining ski development by bringing boot fitting, physiotherapy, coaching, and movement analysis together through the SkyTechSport ski simulator. The result is a collaborative approach that helps skiers of all levels improve performance, recover from injury, and return to snow with greater confidence.

Canada is investing millions in National Alpine Ski Training Centres, but will better facilities alone lead to more World Cup podiums and Olympic medals? This analysis examines why coaching, athlete development, programming, and long-term support may matter just as much as infrastructure in building a sustainable high-performance ski racing system.

Aleix Linse and new coach Martin Fahrner join the Skiing is Believing podcast to discuss the launch of The Edge Ski Team, its international 2026/27 roster and their ambitions for the season ahead.

Sugar Bowl Academy has launched a nationwide search for its next Executive Director & Head of School, seeking a mission-driven leader to guide the nationally recognized mountain academy into its next chapter.

Eirik Hystad Solberg climbed to 15th on the World Cup slalom start list after growing up far from Norway’s major ski centers. Solberg and sports science director Robert Reid explain the training culture behind his rise and Norway’s demanding Ironman test.

Julia Cunningham has been named the inaugural recipient of the Lindsey Vonn Foundation's Erich Sailer Ski Scholarship, honoring the legendary coach while supporting the next generation of female alpine ski racers.

Saas-Fee will suspend summer ski operations beginning Aug. 10 due to persistent high temperatures and deteriorating glacier conditions, following a similar closure in Zermatt.

Zermatt Bergbahnen has extended the suspension of glacier training operations through at least Aug. 17 as persistently warm temperatures continue to prevent the snowpack from freezing overnight. The closure is driven by safety concerns, including unstable snow conditions, glacier crevasses, and lift maintenance.

Killington Mountain School is seeking a full-time, year-round Strength and Conditioning Coach to design and deliver individualized athletic performance programs, support injury prevention and return-to-performance, and work alongside coaches and medical professionals to help student-athletes excel.

Lara Gut-Behrami has announced her retirement after nearly two decades at the pinnacle of alpine skiing. Olympic champion, two-time Overall World Cup winner and one of the sport's most authentic voices, the Swiss legend leaves behind a legacy defined by resilience, honesty and an unwavering love for skiing.

Jackie Wiles reflects on the best season of her career, the strength of the U.S. women's speed team, thoughts on retirement, and the excitement building for the 2026-27 World Cup season in the latest Skiing is Believing podcast.

Federica Brignone returned to snow July 30 for the first time since her final World Cup race in Soldeu. However, the two-time Olympic champion has not decided whether she will compete during the 2026-27 season.

Zermatt has temporarily suspended public summer skiing on the Theodul Glacier after sustained heat and warm nights made safe glacier maintenance increasingly difficult. Selected Swiss-Ski teams retain limited training access.

Elena Curtoni will return for one final World Cup season after overcoming another difficult summer marked by injury and uncertainty. The Italian speed veteran says the 2026-27 campaign will be the last of a career defined by resilience, perseverance, and four World Cup victories.

Former U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee colleagues Sady Carelli and Martina Plunger Beech created Her Sport Collective to bridge the gap between sports science and everyday coaching. In this interview, they discuss female athlete health, coach education, communication, and why supporting female athletes starts with better conversations.

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The SYNC Athlete Fund is now accepting applications for the 2026/27 season through August 31, 2026. Administered by the TA Foundation, the program provides grants to U16 and older ski racers with demonstrated financial need, helping athletes offset training, travel, equipment, and competition costs.

Loveland Ski Club is hiring an Age Class (U10–U14) Weekend Coach for the 2026–27 season. Join one of North America's longest ski training seasons while coaching young athletes in a collaborative, high-performance environment with competitive daily pay, outstanding staff benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Lara Colturi received Albania’s Best Athlete of the Year Award during Ski Excellence Night in Tirana, where athletes, officials, broadcasters and fans gathered to celebrate the country’s growing alpine ski community.

Loveland Ski Club is hiring a Head U10–U14 Weekend Coach for the 2026–27 season. Join one of the longest training seasons in North America while leading young athletes in a collaborative, high-performance environment. Competitive daily pay, excellent staff benefits, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on athlete development.

The IOC will not investigate an ethics complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his relationship with President Donald Trump. The decision raises new questions about accountability when an international federation leader also serves as an IOC member.

Former ski racer and World Cup coach Katie Twible shares her journey from athlete to coach to Ski Racing Media, and why she's passionate about the future of ski racing.

FIS and FESA will expand their speed-development pilot into a five-stop international series that connects athlete training, coach education and competition.

Madonna di Campiglio is upgrading the Canalone Miramonti with 290 LED floodlights before the Dec. 23 World Cup slalom. The system will double the previous lighting power and provide more consistent conditions for every racer.