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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

This season, Paige Dehart was welcomed onto the Stifel US Ski Team as the new and only female rookie! Learn more about her passion and grit that got her to this accomplishment.

As the 2024 Summer Games conclude, we shift our attention to the Winter Games set for February and March 2026. In an exclusive interview, Andrea Varnier, the Chief Executive Officer of Milano Cortina since November 2022, shared his insights. With extensive Olympic experience dating back to Turin 2006, Varnier traveled to Paris with a large Italian delegation to participate in the IOC and IPC's observer program.

This linking of turns needs to be efficient. The center of mass is centered laterally between both skis and longitudinally over the ski boots, allowing the skier options for the upcoming turn.

United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA) was excited to announce the election of several new members to its Board of Directors. They also unveiled the winners of several 2023-2024 annual awards, including Coach of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Conference Coordinator of the Year, the Legacy of Service Award, and the Holger Petersen Volunteer Award.

Just as Marco was regaining his strength, he encountered another setback. A slipped disc in his back, which had been causing discomfort, refused to respond to conservative treatments. The situation worsened, leading to the unfortunate decision: surgery.

The amazing Ron LeMaster photomontages aim to immerse athletes in the images of ski racers, helping them internalize the technique through their neuromuscular system. Athletes then replicate the "technique" their coaches teach, aligned with these concepts. This edition features ankle flexion