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The men’s World Cup season launches Sunday in Sölden, Austria, marking the start of the Olympic year. Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt and Loïc Meillard lead the field, with Norway’s Henrik Kristoffersen and Atle Lie McGrath in pursuit. River Radamus headlines the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, joined by teammates Bridger Gile, Patrick Kenney, Cooper Puckett, Isaiah Nelson, and Ryder Sarchett as they target early-season breakthroughs.

Mikaela Shiffrin launches her personal brand and podcast, opening a new chapter that connects her record-breaking ski career with her off-slope passions as the 2026 Winter Olympics approach.

Mikaela Shiffrin kicks off the 2025-26 World Cup season in Sölden, Austria, focused, motivated, and ready. After a balanced summer of training, travel, and personal projects, she’s eager to test her form and step into the new season with clarity and confidence.

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has ruled that Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be allowed to compete in qualifiers for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. The decision, announced just days before the World Cup season begins, reinforces FIS’s ongoing ban tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and ensures both nations remain sidelined from Olympic skiing and snowboarding events.

Italian skier Marta Bassino will miss the Sölden season opener after suffering a lateral tibial plateau fracture in training. Her recovery is critical ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina.

Ikon Pass expands its global footprint into Asia for Winter 25/26, adding nine new destinations across Japan, China, and South Korea. Pass holders can now ski or ride up to 77 days in Asia’s legendary snow at 11 total destinations, including Japan’s Shiga Kogen, China’s Yunding Snow Park, and South Korea’s Mona Yongpyong.

Former University of Denver racer and U.S. Ski Team alumnus Trey Seymour reflects on how letting go of expectations transformed his mindset and results. In this personal essay, he shares how shifting focus from outcomes to process helped him find freedom, confidence, and the mental edge in ski racing.

Burke Mountain Academy (BMA) and Oberschulzentrum Sports Gymnasium have launched an international partnership as part of BMA’s European Programming Initiative. This collaboration establishes BMA’s new European training base in Sterzing/Vipiteno, Italy, creating year-round training, cultural exchange, and development opportunities for student-athletes from both schools.

The University of Utah Ski Team has unveiled its 2026 RMISA schedule, featuring five home race days and a balanced mix of Nordic and Alpine competitions. The Utes, winners of four of the last five NCAA titles, will aim to defend their national championship when the season culminates in Bozeman, Montana.

Bryce’s journey from Tahoe ski hills to the World Cup blends grit, humor, and perspective. As a father, he balances racing with family life, mentorship, and personal growth, showing that true performance isn’t just about speed—it’s about focus, resilience, and appreciating the journey on and off the hill.

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Ted Ligety reflects on four Olympic Games that defined his legendary career. From a surprise gold in Torino to dominant victory in Sochi, he shares how mindset, risk, and focus shaped his path as the only U.S. man to win two Olympic golds in alpine skiing.

VO₂ priming helps ski racers unlock faster oxygen uptake and stronger endurance during high-intensity runs. By performing a brief, high-effort warm-up before competition, athletes enhance blood flow, improve oxygen delivery, and sustain power through longer, more demanding courses—gaining a critical performance edge when it matters most.

Swiss Olympic downhill champion Corinne Suter reflects on her renewed confidence, new coach Stefan Abplanalp, and the motivation driving her into another Olympic season — fourteen years after her World Cup debut.

From the slopes of Steamboat Springs to the World Cup stage, slalom specialist Jett Seymour is chasing his Olympic dream with resilience, gratitude, and balance. Supported by family, mentors, and mindfulness, Seymour’s journey to Cortina 2026 blends athletic ambition with a deep love for skiing.

Austrian standout Marco Schwarz says he’s finally pain-free and ready to tackle the Olympic season with renewed focus on giant slalom, slalom, and super-G after battling through two major injuries. The 30-year-old told Kleine Zeitung that he hasn’t felt knee pain since June and plans a patient buildup after a mixed comeback season. Schwarz will skip early downhills but continue limited speed training as he works toward full form ahead of the World Cup opener Oct. 25–26 in Sölden. Information translated from German and provided by Kleine Zeitung (Austria), with reporting by Daniel Jerovsek.

Get ready for the 2025–26 winter season with fall and winter camps. There are plenty of great camps to choose from worldwide.

The 2026 NorAm Cup calendar is nearly finalized, featuring 25 races across North America on World Cup venues including Copper Mountain, Beaver Creek, and Tremblant, before wrapping up with Finals in Aspen and the U.S. Nationals in Vail.

Denver Pioneers ski athletes are hitting the ground running for the 2026 season! From NCAA champion Sara Rask’s historic sweep to new Nordic recruits and inspiring alumni stories, discover how DU skiing is shaping the next generation of champions.