Race Coverage

"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.

The Stelvio slope in Bormio is set to host the toughest men’s Olympic downhill in 30 years during the 2026 Games. Known for its icy terrain, steep gradients, and punishing length, the course has already tested World Cup racers with high-speed crashes and grueling conditions. Skiers are calling it a true fight for survival.

The World Pro Ski Tour kicks off its 2025 season at Aspen Mountain on Jan. 10 with an action-packed weekend of dual slalom racing on the iconic Little Nell run. Featuring top athletes from around the globe, this thrilling event includes men’s and women’s head-to-head competitions, qualifiers, and exciting activities for fans.

U.S. Ski Team veteran, Jared Goldberg, reflects on his first World Cup podium: “The carrot on the stick has just been moved forward, and now I’m chasing that.”

At just 22 years old, Lauren Macuga is rapidly emerging as a standout in Alpine skiing. In her third World Cup season, she has already made her mark with three top-10 Super-G finishes last year and a stunning fourth-place result in the downhill at Beaver Creek to kick off this season. Racing on home snow for the first time, Macuga embraced the challenge of the iconic Birds of Prey course, showcasing her precision, aggression, and growing versatility. With her skills progressing at an impressive pace, she’s proving to be a force to watch on the World Cup circuit.

The Murphy Roberts Holiday Classic in Steamboat Springs delivered thrilling GS racing, highlighting top performances from collegiate athletes, U.S. Ski Team members, and promising juniors over two action-packed days.

Norwegian champion Aleksander Aamodt Kilde made a surprise appearance at the Beaver Creek World Cup downhill race on Friday, mingling with teammates and fellow racers but in town primarily to spend time with fiancé Mikaela Shiffrin.

One year after his emotional retirement from Alpine ski racing, Lucas Braathen returns to the sport in Sölden, Austria.

The 2024/2025 season began with thrilling races in Chile at the first Visa Chile Winter Series Ford winter sports circuit. Held on the slopes of El Colorado, the event featured over 97 competitors from 17 countries. The great snow, spectacular sunshine, and a high-level race venue designed by the respected and experienced Chilean team coach Sebastián Cartes created the perfect setting for the international competitors.

It’s official! Yesterday, Salt Lake City, Utah, was confirmed as the 2034 Olympic Games host. Lindsey Vonn and others were thrilled about the decision.

U14 and U16 alpine ski racers came together to compete at the Whistler Cup event. Team USA ignited with enthusiasm and united as a team.

Lindsey Vonn partnered with On Location to support the new fan opportunity of single stand-alone tickets to the Team USA House. She eagerly anticipates celebrating with Team USA athletes. Find out how you can secure your tickets!

The NorAm Finals concluded in Panorama Resort, British Columbia with an exhilarating series of races. The NorAm Cup titles were an accumulation of the NorAm races throughout the season. After the final race, each discipline has a title winner, and the victorious athletes that claim the overall titles are awarded. 

After two more days of exciting tech races in Panorama Resort, British Columbia, the NorAm Finals concluded. The men competed in slalom and the women battled in giant slalom.

After days of canceled super-G races at the NorAm Finals in Panorama, British Columbia, the event changed to tech races. The men competing in GS and the women battled in the slalom. Four different winners came out of the two days.

All super-G races at NorAm Finals were canceled due to unfavorable conditions. Allison Mollin and Kyle Alexander secured NorAm Cup SG titles.

The NorAm Finals kicked off with a downhill race. Challenging weather conditions canceled the second downhill race. Isaiah Nelson and Allison Mollin won and earned downhill NorAm Cup Titles. Wiley Maple and Haley Cutler also achieved the second NorAm Cup downhill titles.

New Mexico True presented the World Pro Ski Tour World Championships in Taos New Mexico with an international field of talent.