Cash reserves have declined, but the audited financial statements show a more complex picture. FIS remains solvent, continues to distribute millions to national ski associations and athletes, and received clean audit opinions.

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Ahead of the FIS presidential election, Ski Racing Media compares Johan Eliasch and Alexander Ospelt on governance, commercial growth, media rights, athlete development, prize money and the future direction of international snow sports.

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Francis Royal’s move from Alpine Canada’s Women’s World Cup slalom program to the Women’s Development Team may have surprised some, but for those who know him, it reflects a lifelong commitment to athlete development. In this candid conversation, Royal discusses why he embraced a new challenge, the importance of hard conversations, what separates future World Cup athletes from the rest, and how Canada can strengthen its development pathway by focusing on people, collaboration, and the long game.

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Olympic medalist Ramon Zenhäusern opens up about his enduring passion for ski racing, his surprising move to Völkl Marker, and the dream that continues to drive him forward.

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Lauren Macuga entered the Olympic season as one of the brightest young stars on the Stifel U.S. Ski Team before an ACL tear ended her winter before it began. The World Championship medalist opens up about recovery, missing the Olympics, rediscovering her love for ski racing and her planned return to snow.

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Alexander Ospelt says FIS does not need a new direction. The presidential candidate discusses governance, transparency, athlete support, National Ski Associations, commercial rights and why he believes greater unity is needed across the federation.

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

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Lindsey Vonn and Ryan Cochran-Siegle headlined the 2026 Stifel Awards, earning Athlete of the Year honors for the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team. U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Stifel recognized athletes, coaches and rising stars across the organization following the 2025-26 season.

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The Big Sky Ski Education Foundation (BSSEF) has launched a search for a new Executive Director to lead the organization's next chapter of growth. The role will oversee strategic planning, fundraising, operations, and athlete development across alpine, nordic, freeride, and masters programs while helping expand training infrastructure, community partnerships, and athlete pathways in one of North America's fastest-growing ski destinations.

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Elvis Toci inherited an Albanian Ski Federation with no elite athletes, limited funding and no ski resort. Today, thanks in part to Lara Colturi's rise, Albania has become one of alpine skiing's most unexpected success stories.

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The 2025–26 Waterville Valley Academy FIS Men's team showcased what growth truly looks like in alpine ski racing. From major FIS point reductions and NCAA commitments to international competition and a culture built on accountability, WVA athletes continued progressing both on and off the racecourse.

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Mt Mansfield Graduate Maximilien Hoder joins the Stifel U.S. Ski Team after winning Junior World Championship slalom bronze and earning a World Cup start position through the NorAm Cup.

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Ski Austria CEO and Secretary General Christian Scherer explains why he believes the approved FIS 2026-27 budget raises important questions about the federation's long-term financial trajectory despite projected revenue growth.

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Austrian speed skier Mirjam Puchner has announced her retirement after 14 seasons on the World Cup circuit. The Olympic and World Championship silver medalist leaves the sport with two World Cup victories, nine podiums, and a legacy defined by resilience, consistency, and success at the highest level.

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FIS equity declined sharply from its 2023 peak, but the audited financial statements tell a more nuanced story. More than CHF 53 million was distributed to National Ski Associations, prize money increased, athlete opportunities expanded and Olympic participation grew from 78 to 88 nations. This analysis examines where the money went and what it may mean for the future of skiing and snowboarding.

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Greek ski racer Ourania Marina Ntouskou and Dutch skier Mack Brinke share how Apex 2100 has helped them pursue elite ski racing while maintaining a strong academic foundation. Their stories highlight the challenges, sacrifices and personal growth that come with balancing competition and education.

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Alyeska Ski Club is seeking an experienced U16 Head Coach to lead its Premier Alpine Juniors Program. This unique opportunity combines high-level athlete development, competitive racing, and travel throughout Alaska while helping young ski racers reach their full potential on regional, national, and international stages.

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GB Snowsport unveiled its first British Alpine ski team since Dave Ryding's retirement, with Freddy Carrick-Smith earning his first World Cup squad selection.

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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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Eduard Hallberg’s sensational 2025/26 season transformed the Finnish skier from emerging talent into one of the World Cup’s most exciting slalom contenders.

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