Opinion

Ten years after proposing 10 ways to improve the Alpine World Cup, Aldo Radamus revisits his scorecard. His assessment explores what has changed—and asks whether the sport is doing enough for athletes, fans and future participants.

Ski racing expects more from coaches than ever, but many still face seasonal employment, financial uncertainty and limited career security. Drawing on her own experience, Katie Twible examines why accomplished coaches leave—and what the sport loses with them.

Shared training environments are one of the most underutilized tools in alpine ski racing. By breaking down silos and bringing competitors together before race day, clubs can raise performance standards, improve athlete development, and create stronger, more connected training cultures.

Early success in alpine skiing is often treated as a predictor of future greatness. Yet large-scale research shows that most Olympic and World Cup champions were not standout performers in their youth. In a sport where peak performance often arrives in the late twenties, early talent identification may reward early maturation rather than long-term potential. The challenge for skiing systems is not predicting champions at fourteen, but ensuring they remain in the sport long enough for their true potential to emerge.

Modern Alpine ski racing doesn’t need to become safer—it needs to become smarter. A veteran coach explains how system-level changes can reduce the risk of injury.

Injuries are no longer an exception in Alpine ski racing—they’re an expectation. A veteran coach explains why the system is failing the athletes it demands so much from.

Former University of Denver racer and U.S. Ski Team alumnus Trey Seymour reflects on how letting go of expectations transformed his mindset and results. In this personal essay, he shares how shifting focus from outcomes to process helped him find freedom, confidence, and the mental edge in ski racing.

Two-time Olympian Chad Fleischer shares an open letter urging the U.S. ski racing community to work together in rebuilding the nation’s speed-skiing foundation. His message calls for unity, opportunity, and renewed commitment to developing future downhill and super-G champions.

"Are Skiers Training All Wrong?"

Alpine skiing is at a breaking point. Four severe injuries in Bormio during New Year’s week have reignited debates about the sport’s safety, and Swiss legend Paul Accola isn’t holding back. “Many athletes train incorrectly,” he declared in an interview with Blick.ch. With seven World Cup victories and a reputation for unconventional thinking, Accola is challenging the modern approach to training and youth development, claiming it leaves skiers vulnerable to injuries and unprepared for the unpredictable demands of racing. His bold critiques, grounded in his own storied career, demand attention—and may spark the change alpine skiing desperately needs.

Today, November 30th, folks are gathering at Eldora Mountain Resort to honor Ron LeMaster, who sadly lost his life on the mountain three years ago in 2021. Richard Rokos reflects on his loss by penning an article about the lessons he's gained from the accident.

In a letter to the editor, Erik Schlopy, a former ski racer with an impressive track record, shares his insight into the recent success of Stifel U.S. Ski Team members returning from injury.

Caleb Horsch presents a thought-provoking opinion article that explores the need to reevaluate the collegiate skiing framework and considers various potential solutions for the future of NCAA ski racing.

Cochrans Holiday Slalom: Photo Tucker Marshall Youth ski racing in the U.S. is at another

Articles such as Craig Zolan's recently posted about access to college racing and the ensuing discussions are terrific. I almost never comment or actually never, but I am always grateful that Ski Racing provides this forum this forum. On the topic of limiting foreign athletes and/or reducing the age of eligibility,

The United States has a long history of producing great ski racers. Olympic champions, World Cup overall winners, and some of the sport’s GOATs have carried our flag to the top of the sport. Regardless of what some may say, we ARE an Alpine nation.

As the parent of a high school senior, I am gaining significant insights into today’s

A popular method used to mimic alpine racing during dryland has been on rolling devices. Richard Rokos dives into inline skating and why the method is conducive to training for alpine skiing.

Recently, top athletes have openly participated in discussions concerning injuries, the race calendar, auxiliary events at races, and how the Federation manages skiers. As has always been the case, their concerns fuel essential debate.