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The Italian Winter Sports Federation has unveiled the FISI ski safety plan after Matteo Franzoso’s death, approving urgent measures to improve training and competition standards. The initiative includes mandatory use of certified training slopes worldwide, new safety protocols in Italy, and a nationwide day of mourning in his honor.

The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2025, of ten pioneers and champions whose impact spans skiing, snowboarding, adaptive sports, and industry leadership. The inductees will be honored at the annual Snowsports History Celebration at Snowbird on April 11, 2026.

New England College alpine skiing is making a major move for 2026, returning to the highly competitive MacConnell Division of the USCSA after five seasons away. The Pilgrims will rejoin a lineup of elite programs across the Northeast, giving student-athletes expanded opportunities to race at the highest collegiate level.

Randy Pelkey has spent more than 40 years shaping U.S. speed skiing, guiding athletes and coaches from grassroots programs to the World Cup. His career spans club and academy work, four national divisions, and a pivotal role with the U.S. Ski Team, where he helped steer the program through challenges and onto the Olympic podium. From building La Parva, Chile, into a training hub to mentoring future leaders of the sport, Pelkey’s influence is unmatched. Tireless in belief and dedication, he remains the defining architect of America’s pursuit of downhill and super-G.

From wild crashes to quiet moments with Gene Hackman, Joe Jay Jalbert takes us behind the camera—and into the heart of Downhill Racer. In this exclusive story, the former ski racer turned filmmaker recounts how a bruising stunt in Wengen and a wink from Robert Redford launched his decades-long career. Don’t miss this rare look at a pioneering sports film and the legendary talents who brought it to life.

Stifel hosted its 10th Annual U.S. Ski Team Fundraiser in Ladue, Missouri, raising $1.37 million in support of athlete development. The evening, themed “Una Notte Bianca a Cortina,” featured music, a live auction, and appearances from Olympic and Paralympic stars including Mikaela Shiffrin, Bella Wright, and Noah Elliott.

Haley Cutler, an independent U.S. speed skier, opened her season with two South American Cup downhill wins in Chile and now aims to turn that momentum into World Cup breakthroughs. Without the full backing of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, she still receives some training opportunities with them but carries most of the logistics, fundraising, and program management herself. Supported by mentors like Lindsey Vonn and her Sun Valley network, Cutler is determined to prove that independence can still lead to success on skiing’s toughest stage.

Family, friends, and the ski community will have the opportunity to pay their final respects to Matteo Franzoso at the Hogar de Cristo Funeral Agency in Independencia. The wake will be open from Wednesday, September 17, through Friday, September 19, each day from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

After podium highs and career-threatening injuries, American speed skier Jacqueline Wiles has discovered resilience, perspective, and even a passion for flying that fuels her life on and off the slopes.

Italian skier Matteo Franzoso has died in Santiago after failing to survive an induced coma following severe head injuries from a training crash at La Parva, according to FISI.org. The 25-year-old, who would have turned 26 this week, struck safety fencing after a jump and never recovered. His death is another tragedy to strike the Italian team in less than a year.

FIS and Ski Austria have ended a years-long dispute over international broadcast rights, finalizing a deal that centralizes coverage of Austrian World Cup races starting in 2027. The agreement—reached after legal proceedings in Austria were postponed earlier this year, according to skinews.ch—ensures flagship events like Sölden, Kitzbühel, and Schladming will be showcased worldwide. For U.S. fans, it marks progress toward a long-awaited one-stop streaming solution, replacing today’s fragmented and inconsistent coverage.

Italian speed specialist Matteo Franzoso remains in critical condition after crashing in training at La Parva, Chile. The 25-year-old suffered severe head trauma and was flown to a hospital in Santiago, according to FISI and reports from skinews.ch.

In the fourth episode of the Skiing is Believing top ten series, Matt Garcka and Alan Rigg sit down with Canadian World Cup winner Britt Janyk to break down the greatest downhillers of all time—from Moser-Pröll’s dominance in the ’70s to today’s legends and rising stars.

Okemo Mountain School and Okemo Competition Center are hiring assistant alpine ski racing coaches for the 2025 winter season. Join a supportive coaching team, work with U10–U14 athletes, and grow your career in ski racing.

The Petra Vlhová Museum opened Sept. 8 in Drahovce, Slovakia, celebrating the Olympic champion’s career from her childhood beginnings to her 2022 Olympic gold. Fans and family joined Vlhová for the ceremony, which features trophies, memorabilia, and personal stories in both Slovak and English.

Alterra Mountain Company has announced a $400 million investment to transform the guest, employee, and community experience. Highlights include Deer Valley’s historic expansion, new lifts and lodges across North America, upgraded snowmaking, enhanced employee benefits, and expanded workforce housing.

Katie Hensien and Nina O’Brien powered a North American slalom surge at the ANC series in New Zealand, combining for five wins as Eleri Smart added three Canadian podiums.

DU Skiing announced three new additions to its alpine team for the 2026 season, welcoming Caman Beauregard of Colorado, Elisabeth Creighton of Canada, and Cecilia Pizzinato of Italy to the Pioneers’ roster.