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Lindsey Vonn’s recovery continues after her Olympic crash, but a recent public appearance shows the reality behind her optimistic timeline.

Alpine Racing Collective (ARC) in Park City, Utah is hiring head and assistant coaches across U8–U14+ levels, offering a boutique, athlete-centered environment focused on long-term development over results.

Mt. Spokane Ski Race Team is seeking a Director of Youth Programs to lead its athlete development pipeline, overseeing foundational training programs and shaping the next generation of Inland Northwest ski racers.

Switzerland has unveiled a powerhouse squad for the 2026/27 alpine skiing season, led by Marco Odermatt and a deep roster of Olympic and World Cup champions, as the nation builds toward a home World Championships in Crans-Montana.

Alpine Racing Collective (ARC) finished the 2025–26 season as the top per-athlete performer in the Intermountain Division South Series, highlighting the impact of its athlete-first development model. With a perfect 1.00 top-5 finish rate at U12 Championships, the Park City-based program is now expanding into a full U14 squad for 2026–27. The results position ARC as a rising force in U.S. youth ski racing.

Mammoth Mountain is expanding its alpine program ahead of the 2026–27 season, hiring a year-round Alpine Teams Director and multiple coaches across all levels. The move reflects a continued investment in athlete development, staff leadership, and one of North America’s most comprehensive ski team environments.

Snowbird Sports Education Foundation (SBSEF) is hiring Alpine Ski Coaches for the 2026–27 season, with opportunities across U12 through FIS programs at one of North America’s premier development venues.

Apex2100 International Ski Academy has appointed former U.S. Men’s Head Coach Mark Tilston as Academy Director, bringing decades of World Cup, Olympic, and World Championship experience to the Tignes-based programme.

A total of 17 athletes step away from the men’s Alpine Skiing World Cup in 2026, led by stars like Alexis Pinturault and Dave Ryding.

Holderness School is hiring an Eastern Alpine FIS Head Coach and an Assistant U16 Coach for the 2026–27 season, offering opportunities to work with top junior athletes at Cannon Mountain in New Hampshire.

Carrabassett Valley Academy is seeking an Athletic Trainer to join its high-performance team at Sugarloaf Mountain. This full-time role focuses on injury prevention, athlete care, and performance support for competitive ski and snowboard student-athletes.

Alterra Mountain Company becomes the first U.S. ski operator to achieve Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) verification, marking a major step forward in climate accountability across the global ski industry, alongside new progress in sustainability, workforce support, and community investment.

Bridger Ski Foundation is seeking an experienced Alpine Program Director to lead its nationally recognized program in Bozeman, Montana. This leadership role blends high-performance coaching, program management, and community engagement within one of North America’s most respected ski organizations. Ideal for a coach passionate about long-term athlete development and building strong team culture.

Vincent Kriechmayr’s future may depend on one decision. Will the ÖSV bring back the coach he says he needs to continue racing?

Lindsey Vonn says a return to the 2030 Olympics remains possible—but only if she can compete at the highest level after her recovery.

Cardigan’s middle school ski team stunned the Class A field at Mount Sunapee, sweeping both slalom and giant slalom against older competition and showing how culture and development can outperform experience.

Johannes Zöchling has been appointed head coach of the Austrian women’s alpine ski team, succeeding Roland Assinger starting May 1, 2026. The experienced coach brings over 14 years within the ÖSV and recent international experience with Norway.

What happens when your sport ends and no one prepares you for what comes next? For many athletes, the transition out of sport is not just a career shift, it is a loss of identity, structure, and purpose. This piece explores the emotional reality of life after sport and how athletes can begin to rebuild.