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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.

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.

The University of Denver announced its 2026 skiing team awards, with Synne Bollingmo and Mia Hunt earning Most Valuable Skier honors after standout NCAA seasons.

Why do young giant slalom skiers lose speed while elite racers seem to carry momentum effortlessly from turn to turn? This coaching article explains how energy dissipation, line choice, depth, pressure management and clean turn release influence speed and efficiency in giant slalom.

The IOC has provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee. However, questions remain about Russia’s flag, anthem and eligibility at future Olympic Games.

Steve Ilkiw and Michael Colley are helping reshape athlete development through the Athlete Action Plan, a framework that prepares athletes for success both in sport and beyond.

Whiteface Mountain will host the 2027 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships in Lake Placid, bringing Junior Worlds back to a historic North American venue with a strong medal legacy from Canada and the United States.

Former U.S. Ski Team member TJ Lanning, a World Cup downhiller, U.S. downhill champion and coach, has died at 41.

Olympic medalist Leif Kristian Nestvold-Haugen says Norway’s celebrated sports model is under threat as youth sports become more specialized, expensive and performance-driven.

Patrick Halgren became one of the most memorable personalities of the Paralympic competition in Cortina d'Ampezzo. In this candid interview, the American opens up about loss, resilience, para sport and the mindset behind his Super-G silver medal.

Mikaela Shiffrin has been nominated for the 2026 ESPY Award for Best Athlete – Women's Sports following one of the most dominant seasons in alpine skiing history. The three-time Olympic champion earned Olympic gold, won nine World Cup slaloms, and extended her record as the winningest skier of all time.

The Second Annual Rocky Mountain Division Roundtable at Copper Mountain brought together Stifel U.S. Ski Team coaches, athletes, and development coaches for an open discussion on athlete development, coaching philosophy, and the pathway to elite ski racing.

As weather variability and shrinking glacier access create new challenges for summer ski training, more clubs, academies, and national teams are turning to indoor facilities like Norway's SNØ. With race-quality snow, dedicated training lanes, advanced coaching technology, and predictable conditions year-round, SNØ is becoming an increasingly important tool for athlete development and preseason preparation.

FIS has officially finalized the 2026-27 Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup calendar, featuring 43 men's races and 40 women's races across Europe and North America. Highlights include the 2027 World Championships in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, the return of Killington and Copper Mountain, and a season-ending showdown at the Sun Valley Finals.

After just one season of FIS racing, Alaska's Katie Rowekamp earned a Stifel U.S. Ski Team nomination, a World Cup super-G start position and established herself as one of America's most promising young alpine skiers.

Mari Renick grew up chasing her brother around Crested Butte. Now, after a breakthrough NorAm downhill season, she joins the Stifel U.S. Ski Team.

Dr. Jim Taylor launches PrimeMind, a platform designed to make mental training a consistent part of ski racing performance.

Mikaela Shiffrin and Stifel CEO Ron Kruszewski discuss skiing, business, investing, leadership, and the pursuit of success in the Season 1 finale.