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Kiara Derks’ path from indoor slopes in the Netherlands to European Cup and World Cup racing has been anything but conventional. After missing the 2026 Olympics, she rediscovered the joy that first drew her to skiing, and the results followed.

SYNC Performance has announced its 2026-27 team, featuring 15 promising ski racers from clubs and academies across the U.S. The roster brings together returning athletes and new talent as they pursue goals across FIS, NorAm and collegiate competition.

Fresh snow arrived at SkiBig3, Panorama and CMH terrain over the weekend, bringing the first signs of the 2026–27 winter season to Alberta and British Columbia.

Crystal Mountain in Washington recorded its first snowfall of the 2026–27 season on August 29, coating the resort’s upper elevations and offering an early glimpse of winter in the Pacific Northwest.

Lindsey Vonn is walking, training and even playing tennis after her devastating Olympic crash. However, surgery to reconstruct the ACL she ruptured nine days before the Olympic downhill—and another nine months of rehabilitation—still await her.

Choosing ski racing boots requires more than matching a foot to a size or moving up to a higher flex. Boot fitter Matt Schiller explains how fit, stance, anatomy and athlete development should guide the decision.

The FIS Alpine World Ski Championships return to Crans-Montana 40 years after the Swiss resort hosted the 1987 edition. Here is the complete schedule, race venue information and a look at the athletes positioned to defend their titles.

Belgian giant slalom standout Sam Maes will train with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team throughout the 2026-27 season following the dissolution of the Global Racing Ski Team.

Live ski racing returned at Mt Hutt with Americans Elisabeth Bocock and Liv Moritz earning victories as the 2026/27 Australia-New Zealand Cup season got underway in New Zealand.

The 2026-27 Alpine World Cup season begins in 60 days on the Rettenbach Glacier. The Stifel U.S. women enter the countdown after two exceptionally strong Sölden opener

The U.S. women opened the 2026/27 South American Cup with three victories and a run of podiums at Cerro Castor, leaving Ushuaia with Americans holding the top four spots in the overall standings.

The Alterra Mountain Company Community Foundation has appointed Robert Foley as its new Executive Director. Foley brings more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership and behavioral health experience as the Foundation continues to expand mental health resources across mountain communities.

Olympic champion Ester Ledecká has joined the HEAD Worldcup Rebels ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Czech speed specialist brings four World Cup victories, 12 podiums and championship success in both alpine skiing and snowboarding to the HEAD team.

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.

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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.

Matt Schiller has spent more than 30 years helping athletes ski faster through a unique blend of coaching, boot fitting, equipment expertise, and movement analysis.

After one of the most frustrating seasons of his career, Croatia's Filip Zubčić made the difficult decision to change equipment for the first time. The three-time World Cup winner explains why he joined Nordica, how the transition has unfolded and why he believes the move can help him return to the top.