Mikaela Shiffrin gears up for the 2024–25 World Cup season, focusing on skiing her best, not chasing the 100-win milestone, even as others highlight her record-breaking potential. Shiffrin is ready to face the challenges ahead with a strong preseason behind her and major adjustments to her approach.
In a move to create a deeper and more meaningful community among junior alpine racers across North America, Atomic is proud to announce the launch of its new Juniors to Champions program.
The story of alpine racers from Great Britain: Luca, Freddy, and Zak Carrick-Smith. The sons of four-time British Olympian Emma Carrick-Anderson and former ski instructor, Phil Smith.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes are ready for another busy season of competing worldwide, and we’re here to break down how you can watch all the action. Broadcast rights are not centralized, which means that every country has the right to sell their World Cup broadcast - and though it can be confusing and frustrating, there are THREE main ways to tune into the 2024-25 season action with Outside, skiandsnowboard.live and the NBC family (NBC/CNBC/USA/Peacock).
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, the Norwegian skiing star, continues his challenging journey to return to the World Cup circuit after a devastating crash at the Lauberhorn in January 2024. His fiancée, fellow superstar Mikaela Shiffrin, has offered emotional support as Kilde recovers from a dislocated shoulder and a severe leg injury. The road back is filled with physical and mental challenges, but Kilde remains determined.
Mikaela Shiffrin released updates for this upcoming 2024/25 season with a slightly different direction. This season Shiffrin will be focusing on three disciplines: slalom, giant slalom, and super-G. She does not plan to enter into any World Cup downhills.
The concept covered in this article is “Edge Angle,” the eighth in the The Young Skier’s Guide: Fundamentals of Ski Racing series.
Featured Image: Zoi Eckfeldt (yellow), Nell Nyman (multi) with Whitney Gardner, Head Women’s FIS coach
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has entered a partnership with the United Nations’
i Racing Media is pleased to publish nine articles highlighting the book’s key concepts. The concept covered in this article is “Pressure in the Fall-Line,” the seventh in the series.
Ski racers, discover a suitable program for your needs! Student-athletes who aim to maintain a harmonious blend of athletic accomplishments and academic success.
Caleb Horsch presents a thought-provoking opinion article that explores the need to reevaluate the collegiate skiing framework and considers various potential solutions for the future of NCAA ski racing.
The NCAA today announced that the University of Utah has been selected to host the 2028 NCAA Ski Championships.
Get ready for another thrilling season of Alpine World Cup racing! In just 25 days, the women will kick off the action on October 26. For the first three races, the men and women will compete at the same venues during the same weekend.
Marcel Hirscher, the Austrian superstar coming out of retirement and now skiing for the Dutch team, officially secured a wildcard to compete in Sölden on October 27th. However, FIS did not grant Hirscher the wildcard as originally outlined for the 2024/25 season. For now, he holds permission only to start in Sölden, a decision made during the FIS autumn meeting in Zurich.
The Far West Development Initiative (FWDI), supported by Melissa and Martin Huml, created The Young Skier's Guide: Fundamentals of Ski Racing to support the development of U14 racers, but fortunately, it benefits all ages. Ron LeMaster's stunning photos and videos lead the teaching, with Ron Kipp's text offering valuable support. Ski Racing Media is pleased to publish nine articles highlighting the book's key concepts. The concept covered in this article is "Long Leg/ Short Leg," the sixth in the series.
Phil McNichol has devoted his career to alpine ski racing, achieving remarkable milestones along the way. He is now taking his wealth of experience and expanding his influence as an independent advisor and consultant in winter sports.
Photo GEPA pictures Marco Schwarz’s Training Camp Setback Everything was almost ready for Marco Schwarz’s
Austria has led Alpine ski racing for decades. The country’s success benefited from easy access to glaciers, a solid grassroots system, and a deep passion for skiing. But things have changed. Austria now faces new obstacles that threaten its dominance. Two highly experienced insiders explain how the landscape has shifted and what Austria needs to do to remain competitive.
Mikaela Shiffrin Photo: GEPA pictures The Far West Development Initiative (FWDI), supported by Melissa and
Josef “Pepi” Stiegler, born in 1937 in Lienz, Austria, became one of the most iconic figures in ski racing. Growing up in the Osttirol region of Austria, his skiing journey began simply. Still, it led him to the sport's highest peaks, winning three Olympic medals and establishing an inspiring legacy.
Salzburg is gearing up for the 2025 Ski World Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, a much-anticipated event. However, despite the excitement, the local ski association faces a serious problem: a shortage of coaches for school and junior skiers. Many clubs are struggling, and even permanent positions aren't enough to attract trainers.
Jevin Palmquist is a name that stands out in the alpine skiing and hockey communities. At just 17, Jevin has achieved remarkable milestones in his athletic career. This year, he is the only male rookie skier named to the Stifel US Ski Team. Moreover, Palmquist is ranked the number one slalom skier worldwide for his 2007 birth year and 153 in slalom, including all FIS ages.
The Far West Development Initiative (FWDI), supported by Melissa and Martin Huml, created The Young
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