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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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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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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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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Pleasant Mountain Race Team in Bridgton, Maine, is seeking U8–U16+ alpine ski coaches for the 2026/27 season. Join a growing grassroots program dedicated to athlete development, community, and a passion for ski racing.

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Proctor Academy is redefining ski racing development in the Northeast through a relentless focus on repetition, surface quality, and innovation. By investing in snow farming technology and maximizing efficient training time, the program is creating earlier access to snow, more opportunities for athletes, and a sustainable future for alpine development.

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Franjo von Allmen Olympic downhill / GEPA pictures Franjo von Allmen has become one of alpine skiing’s biggest speed stars after winning three Olympic gold medals, two 2025 world titles, and finishing second behind Marco Odermatt in the 2025 and 2026 World Cup downhill standings. During a lighthearted conversation at the World Cup Finals, the

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Franconia Ski Club is seeking alpine coaches for the 2026/27 season. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available for coaches passionate about athlete development and ski racing excellence at one of New Hampshire’s premier Gold Certified programs.

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Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is hiring a part-time Assistant Men’s & Women’s Alpine Ski Coach in Standish, Maine. The position includes on-snow coaching, recruiting, race preparation, and team travel responsibilities within the NCAA Division III program.

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Annika Johansson developed almost entirely in Europe after moving overseas at 14, pursuing one of the most unconventional pathways of any American skier before earning her place on the Stifel U.S. Ski Team.

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FIS says its development programs expanded significantly during the 2022-26 Olympic cycle, reporting a 141% increase in participants, nearly 20,000 on-snow development days, and major growth in global snow sports initiatives.

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Rowmark Ski Academy seeks an Assistant FIS Coach, Academic Liaison to support elite alpine ski racers both on and off the hill. This full-time role combines high-level coaching, athlete development, travel coordination, and academic support within one of the nation’s top ski-racing academies based in Park City, Utah.

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Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club is hiring a U14 Head Coach and U16 Assistant Coach for the 2026/27 alpine ski racing season in North Vancouver, BC. Learn more about the coaching opportunities, qualifications, responsibilities, and application deadlines.

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GB Snowsport has appointed former Stifel U.S. Men’s Alpine Ski Team head coach Mark Tilston as Alpine Director in a newly created senior consultancy role ahead of the 2026-27 season. The experienced international coach returns to British skiing after leadership roles with Britain, Spain, Alpine Canada, Apex2100, and the United States.

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Petra Vlhová has hired Mario Rafetzeder as head coach as the Olympic champion continues her comeback toward a return to World Cup skiing.

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Raised skiing the steep terrain of Crested Butte and inspired by Olympian mother Wendy Fischer, Aksel Lindenmeyr earned a Stifel U.S. Ski Team nomination after a breakthrough season that included strong NorAm results and a World Junior Championships medal.

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