Ski Racing

Team Summit Colorado announced its 2026 Wall of Fame class, honoring alpine coach Tiania Tutt Adams, freeskiing pioneer Ian Borgeson, Nordic skiing leader Jon “Zeke” Zdechlik, and snowboarding trailblazer Elise Sather Radebaugh for their lasting contributions to snow sports and the Summit County community.

The 2027 Winter World University Games in China offer U.S. collegiate alpine skiers a unique opportunity to compete on an international stage, gain valuable Games experience, and represent Team USA in giant slalom, slalom, and team parallel events.

Franjo von Allmen has committed his future to HEAD Rebels, signing a contract extension through 2030. The Olympic and World champion has enjoyed a meteoric rise in alpine skiing, collecting five World Cup victories, multiple world and Olympic gold medals, and establishing himself as one of the sport’s premier speed specialists.

As weather variability and shrinking glacier access create new challenges for summer ski training, more clubs, academies, and national teams are turning to indoor facilities like Norway's SNØ. With race-quality snow, dedicated training lanes, advanced coaching technology, and predictable conditions year-round, SNØ is becoming an increasingly important tool for athlete development and preseason preparation.

FIS has officially finalized the 2026-27 Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup calendar, featuring 43 men's races and 40 women's races across Europe and North America. Highlights include the 2027 World Championships in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, the return of Killington and Copper Mountain, and a season-ending showdown at the Sun Valley Finals.

Alexander Ospelt was elected FIS president by a single vote at the 57th FIS Congress in Belgrade, defeating incumbent Johan Eliasch 65-64. In his first press conference, Ospelt outlined plans to strengthen Alpine skiing through improved television presentation, greater athlete visibility, increased prize money, and expanded opportunities for smaller nations.

SYNC Performance is seeking a part-time Customer Service Coordinator to support customer communications, order management, returns, warranty claims, and ecommerce operations. This remote role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and supporting the ski racing community.

SYNC Performance is hiring a part-time remote Social Media Marketing Coordinator to support content creation, social media management, athlete partnerships, and digital marketing campaigns. Ideal candidates are passionate about ski racing, storytelling, and growing engaged sports communities through innovative content.

Lindsey Vonn and Ryan Cochran-Siegle headlined the 2026 Stifel Awards, earning Athlete of the Year honors for the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team. U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Stifel recognized athletes, coaches and rising stars across the organization following the 2025-26 season.

The Big Sky Ski Education Foundation (BSSEF) has launched a search for a new Executive Director to lead the organization's next chapter of growth. The role will oversee strategic planning, fundraising, operations, and athlete development across alpine, nordic, freeride, and masters programs while helping expand training infrastructure, community partnerships, and athlete pathways in one of North America's fastest-growing ski destinations.

The 2025–26 Waterville Valley Academy FIS Men's team showcased what growth truly looks like in alpine ski racing. From major FIS point reductions and NCAA commitments to international competition and a culture built on accountability, WVA athletes continued progressing both on and off the racecourse.

Austrian speed skier Mirjam Puchner has announced her retirement after 14 seasons on the World Cup circuit. The Olympic and World Championship silver medalist leaves the sport with two World Cup victories, nine podiums, and a legacy defined by resilience, consistency, and success at the highest level.

Pleasant Mountain Race Team in Bridgton, Maine, is seeking U8–U16+ alpine ski coaches for the 2026/27 season. Join a growing grassroots program dedicated to athlete development, community, and a passion for ski racing.

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is hiring a part-time Assistant Men’s & Women’s Alpine Ski Coach in Standish, Maine. The position includes on-snow coaching, recruiting, race preparation, and team travel responsibilities within the NCAA Division III program.

Rowmark Ski Academy seeks an Assistant FIS Coach, Academic Liaison to support elite alpine ski racers both on and off the hill. This full-time role combines high-level coaching, athlete development, travel coordination, and academic support within one of the nation’s top ski-racing academies based in Park City, Utah.

Former U.S. Ski Team athlete Libby Ludlow has transitioned from World Cup racing to motherhood, writing, and coaching—bringing a renewed focus on long-term athlete development, joy in skiing, and reshaping youth sports culture.

Stöckli returns to Mt. Hood this summer with its Junior Racing Test Center, giving young athletes access to World Cup-level race equipment and hands-on support from the Stöckli race team from June 14–28.

Apex2100 International Ski Academy has appointed former French World Cup racer and veteran international coach Claude Crétier as Alpine Director, adding decades of elite coaching experience from the French, Canadian and U.S. national ski teams to its leadership program in Tignes.