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Colorado Mountain College Ski Team Caps Historic Season, Faces $1M Deadline
Colorado Mountain College ski team delivers RMISA wins and top results while racing to raise $1M to secure the program’s future.
Head Coach & Assistant Coach Opportunities (U8–U14+)
Alpine Racing Collective (ARC) in Park City, Utah is hiring head and assistant coaches across U8–U14+ levels, offering a boutique, athlete-centered environment focused on long-term development over results.
Two Teammates, Two Different Paths: How Maxi Hoder and Bradshaw Underhill Are Finding Their Way Forward
Two American ski racers, Maxi Høder and Bradshaw Underhill, are proving there’s no single path to success in modern ski racing. From early development to college and beyond, their contrasting journeys highlight a deeper question in the sport: what happens after talent is identified?
Emma Aicher Pushed Shiffrin for the Overall Globe in a Breakthrough 2026 Season
Emma Aicher’s 2026 season included 41 races across four disciplines, Olympic silver medals, and a season-long battle with Mikaela Shiffrin.
Director of Youth Programs – Mt. Spokane Ski Race Team
Mt. Spokane Ski Race Team is seeking a Director of Youth Programs to lead its athlete development pipeline, overseeing foundational training programs and shaping the next generation of Inland Northwest ski racers.
Swissski announces 104-strong alpine squad for home World Championship season
Switzerland has unveiled a powerhouse squad for the 2026/27 alpine skiing season, led by Marco Odermatt and a deep roster of Olympic and World Cup champions, as the nation builds toward a home World Championships in Crans-Montana.
Park City’s Alpine Racing Collective Leads IMD at U12 Championships, Expands to U14+ for 2026–27
Alpine Racing Collective (ARC) finished the 2025–26 season as the top per-athlete performer in the Intermountain Division South Series, highlighting the impact of its athlete-first development model. With a perfect 1.00 top-5 finish rate at U12 Championships, the Park City-based program is now expanding into a full U14 squad for 2026–27. The results position ARC as a rising force in U.S. youth ski racing.
FIS confirms five candidates for president ahead of 2026 Congress in Belgrade
FIS has confirmed five candidates for president and 24 for Council seats ahead of the 2026 Congress in Belgrade, where elections will take place.
Franjo von Allmen’s Olympic Triple Gold Earns Forbes 30 Under 30 Nomination
After a historic triple-gold performance at the 2026 Olympics, Swiss star Franjo von Allmen is now nominated for Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe.
Mammoth Mountain Expands Hiring for 2026–27: Director and Coaching Opportunities Across Alpine Programs
Mammoth Mountain is expanding its alpine program ahead of the 2026–27 season, hiring a year-round Alpine Teams Director and multiple coaches across all levels. The move reflects a continued investment in athlete development, staff leadership, and one of North America’s most comprehensive ski team environments.
Mikaela Shiffrin at 31: “Curiosity and Exploration” Behind Historic 2026 Season
Mikaela Shiffrin reflects on her 2026 season, from Olympic gold to the overall title, and explains how curiosity, adaptation and team connection keep her at the top.
Snowbird Sports Education Foundation (SBSEF) Seeks Alpine Ski Coaches for 2026–27 Season
Snowbird Sports Education Foundation (SBSEF) is hiring Alpine Ski Coaches for the 2026–27 season, with opportunities across U12 through FIS programs at one of North America’s premier development venues.
Apex2100 Appoints Mark Tilston as Academy Director
Apex2100 International Ski Academy has appointed former U.S. Men’s Head Coach Mark Tilston as Academy Director, bringing decades of World Cup, Olympic, and World Championship experience to the Tignes-based programme.
Team Summit Colorado Seeks Advancement & Development Director
Team Summit Colorado is hiring an Advancement & Development Director to lead fundraising, donor relations, and major events in Summit County, playing a key role in supporting one of Colorado’s leading youth ski and snowboard programs.
Apex2100 International Ski Academy- Hiring Alpine Director
Apex2100 International Ski Academy is seeking an experienced Alpine Director to lead its high-performance ski programme in Tignes, overseeing coaching, athlete development, and long-term strategy.
Olympic Champion Breezy Johnson, Jacqueline Wiles, and Allison Mollin on Training, Confidence, and the Season Ahead
Olympic champion Breezy Johnson, Jacqueline Wiles and Allison Mollin share insights on training, confidence and the road ahead after the World Cup Finals.
STÖCKLI NAMED OFFICIAL SKI PARTNER OF THE 2027 FIS ALPINE WORLD SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS IN CRANS-MONTANA
Stöckli has been named the Official Ski Partner of the 2027 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Crans-Montana, reinforcing its commitment to World Cup performance and youth ski racing development in Switzerland.
17 Men’s Alpine Skiing Retirements in 2026: Pinturault, Ryding Lead World Cup Farewells
A total of 17 athletes step away from the men’s Alpine Skiing World Cup in 2026, led by stars like Alexis Pinturault and Dave Ryding.
Holderness School Hiring: Eastern Alpine FIS Head Coach & U16 Assistant Coach
Holderness School is hiring an Eastern Alpine FIS Head Coach and an Assistant U16 Coach for the 2026–27 season, offering opportunities to work with top junior athletes at Cannon Mountain in New Hampshire.
Mikaela Shiffrin Reflects on Season, Slalom Future, Inspires Girls
After a demanding season, Mikaela Shiffrin reflects on her future in slalom while inspiring young girls to stay engaged in sport beyond competition.
Athletic Trainer & High Performance Team Member
Carrabassett Valley Academy is seeking an Athletic Trainer to join its high-performance team at Sugarloaf Mountain. This full-time role focuses on injury prevention, athlete care, and performance support for competitive ski and snowboard student-athletes.
Stop Training in Silos: Why Ski Racing Needs More Shared Environments and How to Create Them
Shared training environments are one of the most underutilized tools in alpine ski racing. By breaking down silos and bringing competitors together before race day, clubs can raise performance standards, improve athlete development, and create stronger, more connected training cultures.
Alterra Mountain Company Becomes First U.S. Ski Company Verified by Science Based Targets Initiative, Releases 2025 Impact Report
Alterra Mountain Company becomes the first U.S. ski operator to achieve Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) verification, marking a major step forward in climate accountability across the global ski industry, alongside new progress in sustainability, workforce support, and community investment.
PG or College?: That is the Question
For ski racers nearing graduation, the choice between a PG year and college is complex. This article breaks down the key tradeoffs, timing, and personal factors that shape the decision.
