Lindsey Vonn delivered an emotional commencement speech at USC, reflecting on her devastating Olympic crash in Cortina, her comeback at 41, and why she has no regrets about returning to elite ski racing.

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The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) and the Kelly Brush Foundation announced a new partnership focused on improving alpine ski racing safety standards while expanding access and opportunity in Para Snowsports worldwide.

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Johan Eliasch says the work at FIS is far from finished. In an exclusive interview with Ski Racing Media, the FIS president discusses media rights centralization, global growth, athlete involvement, technology, and why he is seeking another term leading international snow sports.

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Dartmouth freshman and Burke Mountain Academy graduate Beatrice May entered the season focused on NCAA racing and Junior Worlds. By spring, one of the most consistent downhill campaigns in the NorAm Cup had unexpectedly earned her criteria for the 2026-27 Stifel U.S. Ski Team.

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In a sport measured by hundredths of a second, Skiing Is Believing looks beyond the finish line to uncover the human stories behind alpine skiing. Hosted by Matthew and his grandfather Alan, the podcast has grown from a family passion project into one of the sport’s most authentic voices—blending thoughtful interviews, race analysis, and genuine conversation to bring fans closer to the people who define ski racing. Now joining Ski Racing Media as an affiliated podcast, Skiing Is Believing is helping redefine how the sport is told, one story at a time.

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HEAD is reshaping how ski products are developed by putting women’s voices at the center of the conversation. At a recent women-focused summit at Big White, B.C., the brand brought together influential figures from across the North American ski industry to test prototype skis, discuss representation, and provide candid feedback on everything from product design to marketing language. The event highlighted the importance of inclusion, authentic storytelling, and community in shaping the future of skiing.

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Mt. Mansfield Academy was named U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s Club of the Year in both Alpine and Overall while also earning Gold Certified Club status, recognizing decades of athlete development, coaching consistency, and a community driven approach that continues to produce top level ski racers.

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Stifel U.S. Ski Team rookie Alex Krupka capped a breakout season by clinching his nomination with a giant slalom victory at his home hill in Vail.

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Former U.S. Ski Team athlete Libby Ludlow has transitioned from World Cup racing to motherhood, writing, and coaching—bringing a renewed focus on long-term athlete development, joy in skiing, and reshaping youth sports culture.

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Major race brands including HEAD, Stöckli, Nordica, and Atomic are expanding 2026–27 ski testing opportunities this summer at Mt. Hood and Ski Club Vail, giving junior racers access to next season’s latest race equipment before winter begins.

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Sasha Rearick steps into the Borgen Family Alpine Director role with a broad challenge: strengthen the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, improve athlete pathways and connect American alpine skiing from grassroots development to the World Cup.

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Nordica is expanding junior athlete access to its 2026–27 race ski test fleet with on-snow demo opportunities at Mt. Hood summer camps and Ski Club Vail. The program gives racers the chance to test the latest race equipment, compare setups, and gain valuable performance feedback ahead of the season.

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Mount Hood Race Team & Academy is hiring a full-time Program Director to lead athlete development, coaching staff, race operations, and program growth for one of the Pacific Northwest’s top youth alpine ski racing programs based at Mt. Hood, Oregon.

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The University of New Hampshire Ski Team is seeking applications for a full-time Assistant Alpine Coach position within its NCAA Division I program. The role includes athlete development, recruiting, travel coordination, conditioning, and team operations, along with a competitive benefits package.

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced Phil McNichol as the new Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team men’s head coach, bringing decades of World Cup leadership experience back to the American program

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Stöckli returns to Mt. Hood this summer with its Junior Racing Test Center, giving young athletes access to World Cup-level race equipment and hands-on support from the Stöckli race team from June 14–28.

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The Arctic Valley Ski Team in Anchorage, Alaska, is hiring a Head Coach for the 2026–27 season. The leadership role includes athlete development, staff management, on-snow coaching, and program oversight for one of Alaska’s premier community-based ski racing programs.

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The North Face will become the new official performance apparel partner of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Ski & Snowboard in an eight-year agreement running through the 2034 Winter Olympics.

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FIS released updated draft calendars for the 2026-27 Alpine Ski World Cup season, including several women’s schedule adjustments and a smaller number of changes on the men’s side ahead of final approval.

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Apex2100 International Ski Academy has appointed former French World Cup racer and veteran international coach Claude Crétier as Alpine Director, adding decades of elite coaching experience from the French, Canadian and U.S. national ski teams to its leadership program in Tignes.

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