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Jett Seymour capped the ANC men’s series with back-to-back slalom wins at Coronet Peak, while Patrick Kenney, Camden Palmquist, George Steffey, Isaiah Nelson, and Canada’s William St-Germain added top-10 finishes across GS and slalom.

NCAA skiing is highly competitive, with limited roster spots and growing demand, but college coaches explain what it takes to earn a place. From eligibility rules to the rise of postgraduate years, they share advice for athletes on training, academics, and finding the right program, while reminding that NCAA skiing can bring back the joy of racing.

Marcel Hirscher is back on snow. The eight-time overall World Cup champion made his first turns in the Zoetermeer indoor ski hall, 277 days after tearing the cruciate ligament in his left knee. The comeback marks the latest step for the 67-time World Cup winner, who returned to racing under the Dutch flag last season before injury cut his campaign short.

Britt Richardson’s journey from fearless childhood days on skis to the World Cup stage is rooted in passion, resilience, and joy. With her sights set on the Olympics, she’s redefining what it means to find success beyond results.

The Canadian women’s alpine development team enters a new era with head coach Marie-Ève Boulianne and assistant coach Leslie Firstbrook at the helm. Together, this dynamic duo is reshaping what leadership looks like in ski racing—building not just fast skiers, but confident, resilient young women.

2025 Super-G World Champion Stephanie Venier has retired from ski racing after 11 World Cup wins and is starting a new chapter. The 31-year-old Austrian announced she is expecting her first child with fiancé Christian Walder, with their wedding planned for September.

to celebrate the life of legendary coach Erich Sailer. The event runs from 2–6 p.m., with the service beginning at 3 p.m., and will be held outdoors to welcome all who were inspired by him. Guests are asked to RSVP online and can also share photos, videos, and memories. A livestream will be available for those unable to attend in person.

Speedy Archer starts a new chapter as the founder of Ascent Eyewear. Born from a desire to give back, his company provides affordable, high-performance eyewear while supporting the next generation of winter athletes with every sale. Learn more.

Erich Sailer, who died at 99, was one of the most influential coaches in U.S. ski racing history. From a rope-tow hill at Buck Hill, Minnesota, to the world’s biggest stages, he shaped generations of Olympians, World Cup winners, and thousands of young racers and families. More than results, his legacy lives in the confidence, discipline, and love he instilled in everyone he coached—a touchstone of greatness whose influence will ripple for generations.

In this special Skiing is Believing episode, Alan Rigg and Matt Garcka talk with Norwegian ski racers Madeleine Sylvester-Davik and Rasmus Bakkevig about their breakout World Cup seasons, the depth of Norway’s tech team, and their ambitions for the year ahead—plus a lighthearted couples quick-fire round.

Small mountains like Kents Hill are where passion for skiing takes root and grows. With a thoughtfully designed training hill, a focus on care and coaching, and a community-driven culture, Kents Hill proves that small venues are not only essential for development but also vital to the future of snow sports.

Canadian downhill skier Brodie Seger heads into the Olympic season guided by family, resilience, and the family motto Power of Positive Thinking, while raising ALS awareness through his #Helmet4Hope initiative.

Stifel continued its summer tradition of hosting financial planning workshops for U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes, equipping skiers and snowboarders with real-world financial tools.

Mattia Casse got a unique glimpse of the slopes where he landed his huge super G victory last winter (and where he notched first World Cup podium, a downhill in 2022). For the fifth straight summer, Casse has competed in the Maratona dles Dolomites, an iconic cycling race in Alta Badia drawing 8,000 participants from 92 countries.

Winter Park is hiring Alpine Ski Coaches for all age groups this winter season. Join our team and help skiers of every level improve their skills, build confidence, and enjoy the slopes in a fun, supportive environment.

Norwegian skier Rasmus Windingstad has announced his retirement after 11 years on the World Cup tour, where he earned three podiums, one victory, and competed at the 2022 Olympics. The 30-year-old giant slalom specialist will be remembered for his Attacking Viking style and consistent presence in one of the sport’s deepest teams.

Sarrazin’s crash on the Stelvio, the slope set to host the men’s Olympic downhill this February, has renewed concerns about safety. The fall last December highlighted just how unforgiving Bormio can be in midwinter.

Organizers point out that conditions in February — with more direct sun and the opportunity to prepare the piste from top to bottom in a more uniform manner — should make the Olympic surface safer. Still, the questions raised by his accident continue to echo as the Games approach.

For Sarrazin, the focus is no longer on what was lost but on what lies ahead. His determination is clear: recover fully, return in 2026–27, and chase the dream of competing at the 2030 Olympics in front of a home crowd.

Olympic champion Diann Roffe, Burke Mountain Academy coach and National Staff member for the Sports Education Academy at U.S. Ski & Snowboard, is dedicated to training better coaches and building a stronger sport.