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Featured Image: Chemmy Alcott racing World Cup. Credit: GEPA In episode 26 of the Skiing

About a year ago, the color scheme of ski helmets became a hot topic in the ski racing world. FIS President Johan Eliasch was unhappy with the "Red Bull helmets" Marco Odermatt and others wore. He felt the design looked too much like the sponsor's product. Despite the debate, the regulations remained unchanged, and the FIS did not restrict the color and design of helmets. New regulations will provide more advertising space on helmets starting in July 2024. Previously, athletes had 50 square centimeters for advertising on the front of the helmet. Now, they have an additional 50 square centimeters for a second logo on the front or sides of the helmet.

Athletes, coaches, and leadership within the alpine ski racing community discuss the fairness and communication process surrounding the new FIS Wild Card addition to the 2024/25 Rules for the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup. There are differing opinions. World Cup athlete Daniel Yule tells Swiss media that he was not consulted about the rule, contradicting other media reports.

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.

This week, Austrian superstar Marco Schwarz returned to skiing Tuesday at the Norwegian indoor ski hall SNØ, seven months after his December 2023 knee injury.

With warming winters, an investment in adaptability and efficiency sits at the heart of the Proctor Ski Area’s future strategy.  Learn more.

In episode 25 of Skiing is Believing’s summer series, Matt and Alan spoke to one of the young shining lights of this season’s women’s World Cup circuit, a Slovenian slalom skier, Neja Dvornik.

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, the 31-year-old Norwegian star, will face a prolonged rehabilitation after falling in Wengen last January. According to the Norwegian Ski Federation's press release, Kilde recently underwent another surgery on his left shoulder at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado.

A new rule allows Marchel Hirscher to open doors to the World Cup when returning to ski racing after five years of retirement. FIS added a Wild Card option in the July 2024 revision of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup rules, which will ease the passage back to the World Cup for former world-class racers and guarantee a starting position right after the top 30.

Sarah Byrne at the Wentworth Ski Race Club (WSRC) in Nova Scotia was awarded Canada's Domestic Alpine Coach of the Year. Her and senior coach, Gregor Byrne, talk about the progress the program is making with youth athletes. 

After a few long days of intense training and conditioning, jumping out of the sky was the furthest thing from the minds of Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s women’s alpine team members while attending their conditioning camp.

Marcel Hirscher, the eight-time Overall World Cup globe winner for Austria, is surprisingly returning to ski racing, this time representing the Netherlands. During a July 24 press conference, Hirscher shared his thoughts and plans for this new chapter in his career. “For me, this is not a comeback, but a project close to my heart,” the ski legend stated Wednesday

In episode 24 of the Skiing is Believing podcast, Matt and Alan welcomed two of the US Ski and Snowboard Team's finest downhill and super-G racers, Jared Goldberg and Jacqueline Wiles.

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.

The Colorado Ski team was one of several NCAA Championship teams at the White House Monday that were celebrated at the College Champions Day.

Certification Requirements for the 2024-25 Season: By the end of the 2024-25 season, all coaches must hold a current certification or be actively progressing toward their Level 100 certification.

In episode 23 of the Skiing is Believing podcast, Matt and Alan spoke with emerging British slalom star Laurie Taylor about dry slopes, World Cup top tens, and everything in between.

Ginnis has recently revamped his GreSki staff, adding new dynamics. The new head coach is Magnus Andersson, a Swede with a stellar record. Andersson previously found success with the Swedish men’s team and had a notable tenure as the Head US Women’s World Cup tech coach. Thomas Woolson, Ginnis's close friend from Green Mountain Valley School and Dartmouth College, is joining the team. Andersson has also recruited Slovenian ski technician Primoz Finzgar to join the team.