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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.

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.

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.

A.J. Hurt and Cooper Puckett win slalom titles at U.S. Alpine Nationals presented by Stifel. Full results and race analysis from Vail.

Major changes hit the Stifel U.S. Ski Team as Sasha Rearick returns to lead the alpine program and Paul Epstein takes over the men’s tech team.

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.

Eight years after a short film captured the start of his sit-ski journey, René De Silvestro has become one of the leading athletes in Paralympic alpine skiing. The Italian has claimed Paralympic medals, world titles, and multiple World Cup victories along the way. Now, as the Milano Cortina Paralympic Games begin near his home, his remarkable story continues to inspire.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is hiring an Alpine Director to lead the national and regional pipeline from development to World Cup. Based in Park City, this role will shape the future of U.S. alpine skiing through the next Olympic cycle and beyond.

With only a limited number of races completed and Olympic selection looming, the World Cup super-G entered the Christmas break under mounting pressure. From breakout performances and emotional podiums to depleted fields and tightening calendars, both the women’s and men’s disciplines are already taking shape in an Olympic season.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has stepped back from the Surfing NGB selection process. The article explains why and outlines what comes next for the federation.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard and FIS have announced key alpine ski racing rule changes for 2025–26. While not all updates apply to every athlete, they include changes to FIS start eligibility, competition formats, equipment rules, and official requirements. U18 athletes will no longer face a FIS start maximum, live timing will be restricted at U14 and younger races, and FIS will update point calculations and enforce cut-resistant gear requirements. Learn the details.

Information provided by U.S. Ski & Snowboard Ryder Sarchett 2024 Junior World GS champion Photo:

As the 2024-25 season begins, U.S. Ski & Snowboard President and CEO Sophie Goldschmidt reflects on the organization’s new initiatives, partnerships and ambitions. From pioneering domestic events to expanding partnerships and sustainability efforts, Goldschmidt shares a comprehensive “state of the union,” illustrating how the organization is creating a more robust, more accessible, and inclusive snow sports community in the U.S.

Due to warm weather delaying snowmaking operations, we are unable to proceed with our planned NorAm races scheduled for November 16-21.

PARK CITY, UT—The Winter Sports School (WSS) received a generous donation from U.S. Ski & Snowboard toward its $5 million Reaching New Peaks capital campaign. To date, the WSS has raised $2.8 million and is reaching out to the community and winter sports industry to raise the remaining $2.2 million necessary to begin the project this fall.

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee announced their full support for Dexter Paine in his candidacy for the International Ski & Snowboard Federation (FIS) Council.