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Nordica is gearing up for an exciting summer of ski testing at two premier alpine training destinations: Mt. Hood, Oregon, and Copper Mountain, Colorado. Demo the latest 2026 Dobermann collection. Find out more and secure your demo spot.

Turmoil at the Swedish Ski Federation as Women’s Alpine Head Coach Dismissed The Swedish Ski

Swiss-Ski has officially named 117 athletes to its 2025–26 national alpine team, including 57 men and 60 women across World Cup, Europa Cup, and development levels, highlighting the depth and future of Swiss ski racing.

Trevor Wagner, a beloved figure in the ski racing community and beyond, is remembered by his family for a life defined by passion, generosity, and unwavering friendship. From the slopes of Jackson and Whitefish to the World Cup stages of Europe, Trevor’s legacy endures in every athlete he mentored, every racecourse he shaped, and every friendship he forged. His spirit, infectious energy, and love for adventure will never be forgotten.

French U18 slalom champion Margot Simond died during training at the Red Bull Alpine Park in Val d’Isère, leading to the cancellation of the event. She was 18.

North American women made major gains in World Cup giant slalom this season, with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team finishing second in the Nations Cup GS standings and Alpine Canada Alpin’s Valérie Grenier returning strong. With podiums from Paula Moltzan, breakout performances from Katie Hensien and Britt Richardson, and a growing list of point scorers, both teams look primed for Olympic success in 2026.

SHRED., Dolomiti Superski, Val di Fassa, and Ski Team Fassa successfully concluded two sold-out sessions of SHRED. with Ted last February. Learn more about the sessions!

For the 15th straight season, no North American man reached a World Cup slalom podium—but the signs of change are real. Benjamin Ritchie surged into the top 20, Jett Seymour found consistency, and veterans like Luke Winters and Erik Read remain in the mix. With a deeper core, renewed confidence, and Olympic momentum building, North American men may close in on the breakthrough they’ve chased for over a decade.

Renowned ski coach Dan Stripp has returned to Ski & Snowboard Club Vail as Head Women’s NorAm Coach, bringing decades of experience and a track record of guiding elite athletes to the top levels of the sport.

From Bormio to Kitzbühel, Johno McBride helped build a legacy. Now he's back to lead the next generation of American downhillers.

Federica Brignone, the 34-year-old Italian star who dominated the 2024-25 World Cup season with four titles, is now facing a long recovery after a serious knee injury. She’s out of the hospital and already focused on rehab—determined, upbeat, and not ready to quit.

The best ski team at the World Championships and the best ski team in the World Cup - HEAD once again proves its supremacy in alpine ski racing in the 2024/25 season.

Thanks to NENSA’s Nordic Rocks program, kids at Rutland’s Northwest and Northeast Elementary Schools are learning to glide on snow—right on their playgrounds. With cross-country skis, adjustable bindings, and big winter smiles, students in grades K–2 are discovering the fun of skiing during PE class, supported by local partners and a mission to connect more children to outdoor winter activity.

Henrik Kristoffersen sealed the slalom globe, but another Norwegian stole the win—and Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s Ben Ritchie delivered a breakout performance to close his season in style. The final run of the 2025 World Cup had it all, right down to the last racer.

Norway’s Timon Haugen leads a tightly packed field after the first run of the final World Cup slalom of the season in Sun Valley. Big names are chasing, and the season title remains in play.

Two slalom globes, decades of history, and one final day to decide it all—Thursday’s Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals promise thrilling, all-out battles on Greyhawk. With slalom legends of the past echoing through the venue and both men’s and women’s titles still up for grabs, the drama will go gate by gate to the finish.

Get the full preview: start times, title contenders, course setters, and North Americans chasing glory.

Lara Gut-Behrami made history with a powerful win at the Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals, while Italy’s Federica Brignone clinched the women’s giant slalom globe with a fearless second run. All three Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes finished inside the top 15 and scored World Cup points on home snow.

A fierce course, major crashes, and a globe still hanging in the balance. The first run of the women’s giant slalom at the Stifel Sun Valley Finals delivered drama from the start — and the title fight is far from over.