How Ski Simulators Are Building a Ski Culture in Brazil
A São Paulo physician and rehabilitation clinic are using indoor ski simulators to help Brazilians prepare for the mountain before they reach snow.
2026 Stifel Killington Cup Tickets Start at $10
Tickets for the 2026 Stifel Killington Cup start at just $10 per day. Explore general admission, grandstand and VIP options for the Nov. 27-29 World Cup weekend.
Mammoth Mountain to Host 2027 U.S. Alpine Championships Presented by Stifel
Mammoth Mountain will host the 2027 U.S. Alpine Championships presented by Stifel from March 31-April 7. The championships will bring downhill, super-G, giant slalom and slalom together at the California resort.
Stifel 2027 Alpine Junior Worlds Return to Whiteface Mountain
Whiteface Mountain and Lake Placid will host the Stifel 2027 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships March 2-12, marking the event’s first return to the United States in 33 years. Stifel will serve as title sponsor as the world’s top junior alpine racers compete for world titles and World Cup Finals opportunities.
Marco Odermatt Suffers Minor Muscle Injury During Preseason
A minor muscle injury has interrupted Marco Odermatt’s preparation for the 2026-27 season. The five-time overall champion did not travel to Chile with the Swiss team.
How SkiTypes Founder Eliot Arnold Is Challenging Traditional Ski Racing Coaching
Why do the world’s best ski racers move so differently? SkiTypes founder Eliot Arnold believes understanding an athlete’s natural motor preferences could change how coaches approach technique, training and performance.
More Than Results: How WVABBTS Defines Whole-Athlete Development
At WVABBTS, athlete development is about more than race results. The program’s long-term philosophy focuses on building physical, technical, tactical and mental foundations while helping young ski racers become confident, independent athletes and students of the sport.
Sölden World Cup 2026: Opener Is Just 60 Days Away
The 2026-27 Alpine World Cup season begins in 60 days on the Rettenbach Glacier. The Stifel U.S. women enter the countdown after two exceptionally strong Sölden opener
Colin Hilton, Longtime Utah Olympic Leader, Dies at 58
Colin Hilton, longtime president and CEO of the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation and a key figure in Utah’s winter sports community, has died at age 58.
Marco Odermatt Can Still Train on Zermatt’s Closed Glacier
With Zermatt’s summer lifts closed, select Swiss-Ski athletes can still train on the Theodul Glacier. The exclusive access is raising questions as rival teams search for increasingly scarce summer snow.
After Olympic Gold, Brazil’s Next Alpine Generation Begins Its Climb
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen’s Olympic gold changed what young Brazilian alpine skiers could imagine. Now, 16-year-old twins Carlotta and Leopoldo Pignaton Fagnani are beginning their journey onto the international FIS circuit.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame Sets 2026 Golf Outing and Class Announcement in Ogden
The U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame will announce eight members of its Class of 2026 in Ogden, Utah, following its annual charity golf outing in September.
Ester Ledecká Joins HEAD Worldcup Rebels Ahead of 2026-27 Season
Olympic champion Ester Ledecká has joined the HEAD Worldcup Rebels ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Czech speed specialist brings four World Cup victories, 12 podiums and championship success in both alpine skiing and snowboarding to the HEAD team.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s Development Funnel Shows Early Promise
U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s Regional Development Program reached roughly three times as many athletes as the old D-Team model and helped eight athletes advance to the Stifel U.S. Ski Team. After a promising first year, the focus shifts to continuity, club coordination and building a system that can last.
Eirik Hystad Solberg’s Rise and Norway’s Ironman Training Culture
Eirik Hystad Solberg climbed to 15th on the World Cup slalom start list after growing up far from Norway’s major ski centers. Solberg and sports science director Robert Reid explain the training culture behind his rise and Norway’s demanding Ironman test.
Lindsey Vonn Foundation Names Julia Cunningham as Inaugural Erich Sailer Ski Scholarship Recipient
Julia Cunningham has been named the inaugural recipient of the Lindsey Vonn Foundation's Erich Sailer Ski Scholarship, honoring the legendary coach while supporting the next generation of female alpine ski racers.
Saas-Fee to Suspend Summer Ski Operations Beginning Aug. 10
Saas-Fee will suspend summer ski operations beginning Aug. 10 due to persistent high temperatures and deteriorating glacier conditions, following a similar closure in Zermatt.
Update: Zermatt Glacier Training Closure Extended Through Mid-August
Zermatt Bergbahnen has extended the suspension of glacier training operations through at least Aug. 17 as persistently warm temperatures continue to prevent the snowpack from freezing overnight. The closure is driven by safety concerns, including unstable snow conditions, glacier crevasses, and lift maintenance.
Zermatt Suspends Summer Skiing as Alpine Heat Disrupts Glacier Operations
Zermatt has temporarily suspended public summer skiing on the Theodul Glacier after sustained heat and warm nights made safe glacier maintenance increasingly difficult. Selected Swiss-Ski teams retain limited training access.
Why Mikaela Shiffrin Keeps Going: Curiosity, GS and Super-G
Why Mikaela Shiffrin keeps racing Shiffrin retirement plans Mikaela Shiffrin curiosity Shiffrin giant slalom comeback Shiffrin super-G return
Lara Colturi Honored as Albania’s Ski Community Celebrates in Tirana
Lara Colturi received Albania’s Best Athlete of the Year Award during Ski Excellence Night in Tirana, where athletes, officials, broadcasters and fans gathered to celebrate the country’s growing alpine ski community.
FIS and FESA Launch New Alpine Speed Development Series
FIS and FESA will expand their speed-development pilot into a five-stop international series that connects athlete training, coach education and competition.
Madonna di Campiglio Upgrades Lights for December World Cup Slalom
Madonna di Campiglio is upgrading the Canalone Miramonti with 290 LED floodlights before the Dec. 23 World Cup slalom. The system will double the previous lighting power and provide more consistent conditions for every racer.
2026-27 Stifel NorAm Cup Schedule: Dates, Venues and Key Championships
The current 2026-27 Stifel NorAm Cup draft calendar includes races across the United States and Canada from December through March. View the complete women’s and men’s schedules, including the U18 Nationals, Junior Worlds and U.S. Nationals.
