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Alterra Mountain Company has appointed Linnea Hansen as President & COO of Crystal Mountain, marking a leadership transition at one of the Pacific Northwest’s most important venues for competitive skiing and athlete development.

The 2026 USCSA Collegiate National Championships in Lake Placid brought together over 650 athletes from 68 schools for a week of elite competition across alpine, nordic, snowboard, and freeski events. Despite challenging weather conditions, top collegiate programs delivered standout performances, with Rocky Mountain College, St. Olaf College, Westminster University, and Lees-McRae College emerging as national champions.

How to watch the EWAS Women, Leadership and Sports event on March 30 featuring Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović and Sarah Lewis.

Valerie Grenier closes the season with a dominant win at the World Cup Finals in Hafjell, while Mikaela Shiffrin secures the Overall Globe in a dramatic finish to the women’s GS season.

Valerie Grenier leads after run one in Hafjell, just 0.02 ahead of Sara Hector, as the fight for the Overall Globe between Mikaela Shiffrin and Emma Aicher comes down to a dramatic second run.

How and when to watch the Hafjell slalom finals, full start list, and the final race of the 2026 World Cup season deciding the last globe.

How and when to watch the Women’s GS Hafjell Finals. Full start list, analysis, and the overall title battle between Shiffrin and Aicher.

Shiffrin leads Aicher by 45 points heading into the final slalom. Full start list, analysis, and what it means for the overall title.

The final giant slalom of the season is set in Hafjell. Full start list, standings, and analysis as Odermatt and Pinheiro Braathen battle for the globe.

Full men’s World Cup Finals downhill start list from Kvitfjell plus how to watch, top contenders, and race analysis.

Four skiers can still win the downhill crystal globe. Here’s the Kvitfjell Finals start order—plus how and when to watch the race that will decide the title.

Three Paralympic Games and a gold medal later, Andrew Kurka has become one of the most fearless athletes in para alpine skiing. Raised on a remote Alaskan homestead, Kurka built a career defined by grit, resilience, and relentless work ethic. From charging lines others would not attempt to inspiring the next generation of athletes, his journey reflects a legacy built on perseverance and purpose both on and off the slopes.

At just 19, Audrey Crowley is emerging as one of the most exciting young athletes in Para Alpine skiing. The Eagle, Colorado native has already earned multiple World Cup podiums and a World Championships bronze medal while balancing competition in both para and able-bodied racing. With the Milan Cortina Paralympic Winter Games on the horizon and a new chapter ahead at the University of Denver, Crowley’s rise on the international stage is only just beginning.

Complete World Junior Alpine Championships results from Narvik, including giant slalom, slalom, and team parallel. Trocker dominates, Sweden wins team gold, and Fux delivers under pressure.

Fitness testing in alpine ski racing can improve training decisions, track adaptation, and support athlete development when coaches use data with context. This article explains how Skills Quest-Fitness helps programs apply standardized testing effectively without overinterpreting results.

Ikon Pass has launched sales for the 2026/27 season with a new partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, offering a discount on Ikon Session Passes and exclusive fan access to athletes, events, and a World Cup sweepstakes experience at Deer Valley in 2027.

See the Åre World Cup slalom start list and how to watch as Mikaela Shiffrin leads a deep women’s field in Sweden.

Julia Scheib AUT wins the Åre giant slalom to clinch the 2026 World Cup GS globe. USA's Paula Moltzan finishes second and Alice Robinson NZE takes third.