Montana Town Rallies to Save Fire-Damaged Ski Hill
When wildfire destroyed Maverick Mountain's only chairlift, the small Montana ski area faced an uncertain future. Now the community is fighting to bring it back for their kids.
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Africa's Snow: Lesotho Ski Resort Defies Expectations
Skiers are carving fresh tracks in the snow-covered mountains of Lesotho, proving winter sports aren't just for the Alps. Afriski Mountain Resort is drawing visitors from across Africa to experience something most never thought possible on the continent.
Swiss Skiers Win Record 17 Olympic Medals in Italy
Switzerland just celebrated its best Olympic performance ever, with its skiing team bringing home a record-breaking 17 medals from the 2026 Winter Games. The historic achievement caps off a season that saw Swiss athletes dominate slopes across nine different snow sports.
4 US Ski Stars Named to TIME's 100 Most Influential
Four legendary American ski and snowboard athletes earned spots on TIME's first-ever list of the 100 most influential people in sports. The recognition celebrates careers that redefined what's possible on snow and inspired millions worldwide.
4 U.S. Ski Stars Named TIME's Most Influential Athletes
Four American skiing legends earned spots on TIME's first-ever list of the 100 most influential people in sports. Their combined achievements span 32 Olympic medals and countless moments that redefined what's possible.
Finland's Eduard Hallberg Surges Into Ski Racing Elite at 22
A 22-year-old Finnish skier just transformed from promising talent to podium regular, racking up three World Cup podiums and reviving his nation's alpine dreams. Eduard Hallberg's breakout season brings Finland closer to its first men's World Cup victory in nearly two decades.
Breezy Johnson Wins Olympic Gold, Dedicates It to Her Dad
Wyoming native Breezy Johnson captured Olympic gold in downhill skiing, becoming just the second American woman ever to win the event. Through tears, she dedicated the victory to her father, who recently learned he can never ski again.
New Zealand Skier Luca Harrington Wins Olympic Medal at 23
Pro skier Luca Harrington has dominated competitions for two years straight, collecting eight World Cup podiums, four X Games medals, and an Olympic medal. The 23-year-old New Zealander opened up about his rapid rise in freestyle skiing and representing his country on the world's biggest stage.
Atomic Athletes Win 25 Olympic Medals Across Five Disciplines
Skiers and snowboarders representing Atomic claimed 25 Olympic medals and 51 World Cup victories across alpine, nordic, freeski, freeride, and ski mountaineering disciplines during the 2025/26 winter season. The historic campaign included breakthrough wins from first-time champions and dominant performances from established stars like Mikaela Shiffrin.
Mikaela Shiffrin Wins Olympic Gold After Beijing Heartbreak
After crashing three times and leaving the 2022 Beijing Olympics with zero medals, skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin confronted her fears and won gold in slalom at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. Her journey back to the podium shows how even the world's greatest athletes must battle self-doubt and criticism.
Jaelin Kauf Makes History With 3 Olympic Silver Medals
Olympic moguls skier Jaelin Kauf returned to her Idaho hometown as the most decorated American in her sport's history. The 29-year-old Driggs native became the first U.S. athlete to medal in both single and dual moguls at a single Games.
Vermont Skiers Bring Home 3 Olympic Medals
Three Vermont skiers returned home as Olympic medalists, ending decades-long droughts and proving that training in harsh New England winters builds champions. Their community celebrated the historic wins together in Stowe.