Six women killed in this week’s avalanche tragedy were mothers in the Sugar Bowl Academy community. Ski Racing Media reflects on the loss and the deep impact across the snowsports world.

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Lindsey Vonn has been released from the hospital after undergoing multiple surgeries following a devastating crash at the Olympic Winter Games. The skiing legend revealed she suffered a complex tibia fracture, compartment syndrome, and a broken ankle, requiring emergency procedures to save her leg and begin a long road to recovery.

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Both the UConn men’s and women’s alpine ski teams have qualified for the 2026 USCSA National Championships at Whiteface Mountain. As a club program facing funding cuts, the Huskies are raising support to help cover travel and competition expenses for their trip to Lake Placid.

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Dual citizen AJ Ginnis closed his career with a farewell Olympic descent in Bormio after a historic 2023 World Championship silver on Courchevel’s L'Éclipse and years of battling knee injuries to build Greece’s first World Cup podium success.

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ESPN’s new docuseries On the Edge pulls back the curtain on World Cup ski racing, following the sport’s biggest stars through the pressure, risk, and relentless grind of an Olympic season on the road to Milano Cortina.

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Most racers think they’re competing against the field. They’re not. They’re competing in three races — against competitors, conditions and themselves. Dr. Jim Taylor explains why winning the mental race is the key to performing at the limit.

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The 2026 NCAA Skiing Championships and RMISA Nordic races have been moved to Utah due to a lack of snow in Montana. Alpine events remain at Bridger Bowl for RMISA Championships.

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The Kelly Brush Foundation is seeking a dynamic Director of Ski Safety & Development to lead national fundraising efforts and advance ski racing safety initiatives. This leadership role blends donor development, industry partnerships, and advocacy to empower people with spinal cord injuries and promote safer ski racing practices across the U.S. and internationally.

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Powerful winter storms have delivered multiple feet of fresh snow across Ikon Pass destinations, from California and Colorado to the East Coast and Canada, setting up prime powder conditions and more snowfall on the way.

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Marion Chevrier didn’t rise through hype — she built her way to the 2026 Winter Olympic Games season by season. Still labeled an outsider, the French alpine skier has quietly developed the trust, conviction, and clarity needed to fight at the front. Built from reflection, repetition, and belief, her climb is far from over.

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The women’s Nor-Am tech circuit delivered five high-level races in Québec from February 9–13, featuring stacked international fields, World Cup-caliber athletes, and breakout performances from rising North American talent at Owl’s Head and Bromont.

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Isaiah Nelson dominated both Giant Slaloms at Whiteface, while Johs Braathen Herland claimed back-to-back slalom victories to seize control of the Nor-Am overall and technical title races ahead of Aspen Finals.

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Alterra Mountain Company has appointed former Marriott Bonvoy executive David Flueck as Chief Customer Officer and President of Ikon Pass, strengthening its leadership team as the company continues to expand its global mountain portfolio and multi-destination ski pass.

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Whiteface Mountain debuted a new full length FIS downhill track at the 2026 NorAm Speed Series, where first year athletes stunned the field and Stefanie Fleckenstein made an emotional return to the top step of the podium. From breakthrough performances to a powerful comeback story, the week showcased the future and resilience of North American speed skiing.

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A recent Fresh Corduroy podcast episode highlights the U.S. Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association (USCSA), which supports nearly 5,000 athletes each winter. USCSA leaders discuss collegiate ski racing opportunities beyond the NCAA, emphasizing team scoring, accessibility, and nationwide competition in alpine, Nordic, snowboard, and freeski.

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Alpine skier Lila Lapanja has built her career on independence, resilience and belief. After narrowly missing Olympic qualification twice and facing major setbacks, she chose a new path — representing Slovenia and creating her own structure within the sport. In My Way, Lapanja shares how embracing her heritage and owning her journey brought a deeper sense of purpose, pride and peace.

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Milano Cortina 2026 delivered razor-thin finishes, historic breakthroughs, and dominant multi-medal performances. Here’s every podium across Downhill, Super-G, Giant Slalom, Slalom, and Team Combined — with verified times and nation medal counts

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Mikaela Shiffrin delivered a dominant performance in the final alpine race of the 2026 Milano/Cortina Winter Olympics, winning slalom gold by 1.50 seconds. The victory gives her a record third Olympic gold medal — the most ever by a U.S. alpine skier. Camille Rast took silver and Anna Swenn Larsson earned her first Olympic medal with bronze.

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Mikaela Shiffrin built a commanding 0.82-second lead after the first run of the Olympic slalom. Lena Dürr sits closest, with a tightly packed group still in contention heading into the decisive second run.

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Dartmouth returned to the top of the podium in dominant fashion at the Williams Carnival, sweeping all four alpine events and racking up seven podium finishes. Oscar Zimmer and Emma Resnick led the charge with discipline-defining victories, while the NCAA qualifying picture tightened heading into the final race of the regular season at Middlebury.

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