Collegiate ski teams across the country delivered standout performances this weekend, as conferences from the Midwest to the Rocky Mountains saw dominant wins, tight podium battles, and individual breakthroughs. From sweeping finishes to season-opening statements, racers and teams set an exciting tone for the weeks ahead.

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Salomon is officially returning to competitive alpine racing in North America with the launch of EQUIPE, a head-to-toe race initiative built on performance, heritage, and community. Backed by early World Cup success and a full race-system offering, EQUIPE marks a renewed commitment to athletes from the highest level to junior racing.

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At just 16, alpine ski racer Mackenzie Blizzard turned life-changing medical challenges into Attack from the Back, a ski shop that donates all profits to youth charities. Her mission is redefining what giving back looks like in ski racing.

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Twelve wins in Cortina tell part of the story. Racing injured, Lindsey Vonn explains why belief, experience and this course still align.

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The University of Vermont snapped Dartmouth’s historic winning streak with five podium finishes at the Dartmouth Carnival, highlighted by breakthrough victories and strong depth across both men’s and women’s events on the EISA circuit.

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The U.S. women’s speed skiers know Cortina better than almost any Olympic venue. From the Dolomites to the Olympia delle Tofane, here’s why this course brings confidence — and danger.

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Aleksander Aamodt Kilde has withdrawn from the Milan-Cortina Olympics following his return from serious injury, ending hopes of a start in the men’s downhill in Bormio.

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Lindsey Vonn confirmed she ruptured her ACL in a recent World Cup crash but still plans to race the Olympic downhill at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, refusing to walk away from what could be her final Olympic start.

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College ski racing is often dismissed as an unlikely route to the World Cup—but Winterfell Alpin is changing that narrative. By providing elite-level training, race support, and structure beyond NCAA limitations, Winterfell is redefining the collegiate-to-professional pipeline and helping athletes bridge the critical gap between college racing and international competition.

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TOKO Wax Room: Annika Hunt shares her speed ski maintenance routine—wax cycling, hot scraping, and smart edge care that keep super-G and downhill skis fast season after season.

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Franjo von Allmen thrilled the home crowd with a dominant downhill victory on the legendary Nationale piste in Crans-Montana, edging Dominik Paris and Ryan Cochran-Siegle in a full-throttle final race before the Olympic Games. With momentum building across the Swiss, Italian, and North American teams, the men now turn their focus to Bormio as Olympic downhill training begins.

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University of Denver skier Sara Rask was named the 2025 Sportswomen of Colorado award winner for skiing after a dominant season that included NCAA slalom and giant slalom titles, multiple collegiate victories, and continued excellence both on the slopes and in the classroom.

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The men’s World Cup downhill in Crans-Montana is the final race before the Olympic Games and the last look at the 2027 World Championship track. Here’s the full start list, standings, podium history, and how to watch.

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Christine Feehan has lived nearly every side of alpine skiing — coach, media leader, FIS staff, Olympic venue manager — and now, in her “third act,” she is bringing those experiences together to help reshape the future of women’s ski sport.

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Malorie Blanc thrilled the Swiss crowd with a breakthrough Super-G victory in Crans-Montana, while Breezy Johnson delivered a massive first career Super-G podium for the Stifel U.S. Ski Team.

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The women’s Super-G heads to Crans-Montana with the official start list released and Lindsey Vonn included after her downhill crash, a major storyline on the 2027 World Championship venue.

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Modern Alpine ski racing doesn’t need to become safer—it needs to become smarter. A veteran coach explains how system-level changes can reduce the risk of injury.

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Lindsey Vonn shared an Instagram update after injuring her left knee in a downhill training crash in Switzerland. Norwegian Marte Monsen was also injured.

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Lindsey Vonn was injured in a violent crash as the women’s World Cup downhill in Crans-Montana was canceled after multiple early accidents and worsening visibility.

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Lindsey Vonn was taken for medical evaluation after crashing during the women’s World Cup downhill in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, a race later cancelled due to unsafe conditions. The incident comes less than two weeks before the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

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