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A world record holder is attempting a sleepless 700km roller ski journey across three countries with his teenage son by his side. The father-son adventure will be filmed for a documentary exploring what drives people to push beyond their limits.
A small New Hampshire ski area is giving away free lift tickets during school vacation week thanks to a local foundation grant. The volunteer-run hill is asking the community to help keep the slopes open for families who can't afford expensive ski resorts.
A viral 1980s video shows people gliding down grassy hills on roller skate-like skis, and the internet can't believe this sport actually existed. Grass skiing had a brief moment of glory before disappearing from American slopes. ##
After two tragic training deaths in less than a year, Alpine skiing is making sweeping safety changes ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation says everything is on the table to protect athletes.
Just hours before winning his third medal, teenage ski jumper Kacper Tomasiak attended Mass to thank God for his historic victories. The 19-year-old became the first Polish ski jumper ever to win three medals at a single Winter Olympics.
Four years after a controversial bronze medal finish left her heartbroken, Germany's Daniela Maier claimed gold in women's ski cross at the Winter Olympics. Her victory marks a powerful comeback story of perseverance and redemption on skiing's biggest stage.
A brand new winter sport captivated crowds as ski mountaineering made its first-ever Olympic appearance Thursday. Athletes sprinted uphill on skis through heavy snow in Italy, creating history and thrilling sold-out crowds.
A sport that combines climbing mountains and skiing downhill just made its Olympic debut in Italy. Ski mountaineering, called "skimo," is the first entirely new Winter Olympics event in over two decades.
The 2025/26 season marked an emotional farewell as some of alpine skiing's greatest athletes hung up their race skis after inspiring careers. From Alexis Pinturault's 34 World Cup wins to Ilka Stuhec's double world championship golds, these champions are leaving legacies that transformed the sport.
A brand new winter sport thrilled nearly sold-out crowds at the 2026 Winter Olympics as ski mountaineering made its historic debut in blizzard conditions. Switzerland and Spain claimed the first-ever gold medals in a sport that combines uphill sprinting, mountain climbing, and downhill skiing into one heart-pounding race.
Just months after a devastating Olympic crash that nearly cost her leg, skiing legend Lindsey Vonn has been nominated to the US Alpine ski team. The 41-year-old's inclusion marks a remarkable milestone in her recovery journey, though her competitive future remains uncertain.
A forgotten corner of Aspen, Colorado is getting a stunning transformation into a modern ski village that honors the mountain's 1937 origins. After more than a decade of community planning and a nail-biting public vote, the project breaks new ground for accessible skiing.
Four medal-winning siblings lead an inspiring lineup of athletes ready to compete in Para Alpine skiing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics starting March 7. From vision-impaired champions to sit-ski competitors, these determined athletes will showcase speed and courage on Italy's slopes.
A 35-year-old athlete who once considered ski paddling her weakness just won her first individual ski race after spending 254 days paddling around the entire continent of Australia. Eight years away from competition transformed Bonnie Hancock's greatest weakness into her winning strength.
The most decorated Paralympic nordic ski team in the world just became part of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, bringing champion athletes like Oksana Masters into a unified program. Fresh off winning 10 gold medals at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games, the team's integration marks a major step forward for Paralympic sport.
Austria claimed victory in the first-ever Olympic men's super team ski jump, bringing home their first skiing medal of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. The new two-person format showcased emerging talent alongside seasoned champions, creating fresh opportunities for athletes worldwide.
Alaska's Gus Schumacher just made history by winning Team USA's first-ever men's Olympic cross-country skiing team medal. The 25-year-old Anchorage native and teammate Ben Ogden captured silver in the team sprint, cementing Alaska's legacy in Olympic skiing.
A paraglider spent nearly two hours searching for a safe landing spot before touching down on a busy ski slope in South Korea without a single injury. Quick thinking from ski patrol and calm reactions from skiers turned a potential disaster into a moment of relief.
A beloved beginner ski resort in Victoria just launched an all-abilities winter sports program with state funding. Mt Baw Baw has introduced a quarter of Victorian skiers to snow, and now it's opening the slopes to people with disabilities.
A 24-year-old who switched from biathlon just months ago won Norway's most iconic ski race through thick fog. His victory came as the season's dominant racer sat out recovering from a concussion, reshaping the championship race.
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