The 2026/27 Alpine Ski World Cup season opens on the Rettenbach glacier in Sölden, Austria, where Swiss star Marco Odermatt enters the weekend as the favorite in men’s giant slalom. The opening races set the stage for a winter highlighted by the upcoming World Championships in Crans-Montana in February. Swiss Hopes in Sölden Rest Heavily … Read more
The 2026/27 alpine skiing world cup season opens at the end of October in Sölden, Austria, launching a packed international calendar featuring 94 total races across the World Cup tour and the world championships. Governing bodies and athletes alike face an extensive slate that tests depth across speed and technical disciplines from autumn through spring. … Read more
The 2026/27 alpine ski world cup season opens on the Rettenbachgletscher in Sölden, Austria, featuring a weekend of giant slalom events for women and men, as reported by sueddeutsche.de. Rettenbachgletscher Prepares for Opening Races Competitors face a 1.1-kilometer course on the Rettenbachgletscher situated over 3,000 meters above sea level, featuring a maximum gradient of 68 … Read more
German alpine skier Emma Aicher finished third in the giant slalom at Sölden, Austria, securing her best career result in the discipline, as reported by sueddeutsche.de. The 22-year-old crossed the finish line on the Rettenbachferner glacier to take third place behind American winner Paula Moltzan and runner-up Lara Colturi, who competes for Albania. A Breakthrough … Read more
The 2026–27 alpine skiing world cup season opens on October 24, 2026, at the Rettenbach glacier in Sölden, Austria, featuring a revised start time of 10:30 local time for the women’s giant slalom following overnight snowfall. Rettenbach Glacier Course Features a 68 Percent Gradient Athletes start the opening weekend at an elevation of 3,040 meters … Read more
The 2026 Alpine Skiing World Cup officially gets underway on October 24, 2026, at the Rettenbach glacier in Sölden, Austria, featuring opening giant slalom races for women on Saturday and men on Sunday. Fans can follow the action live via television broadcasts on ARD and Eurosport, with streaming available through the ARD Mediathek and HBO … Read more
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde Suffers Achilles Tendon Rupture During Training in Chile Aleksander Aamodt Kilde hat sich bei einem Sturz im Abfahrtstraining in Chile einen Achillessehnenriss zugezogen und damit einen weiteren Rückschlag erlitten. The 34-year-old former overall World Cup winner sustained the injury during a training run and is scheduled to travel back to Innsbruck, Austria, … Read more
FIS President Johan Eliasch Ousted in Tight Vote: What Happens Next? May 15, 2025 — Lausanne, Switzerland — Johan Eliasch, the Swiss skier and longtime president of the International Ski Federation (FIS), lost his re-election bid by a single vote to Swiss rival Alexander Ospelt in a dramatic election that could reshape alpine skiing’s global … Read more
International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) President Johan Eliasch faces a critical re-election vote on June 11, 2026, as he defends his aggressive modernization agenda. The British-Swedish businessman, who has led the federation since 2021, is seeking a second term in a three-way contest against challengers Victoria Gosling of Britain and Alexander Ospelt of Liechtenstein. … Read more
FIS President Johan Eliasch is running for re-election as a candidate from Georgia, a move that has ignited controversy across the international skiing community. The British-Swedish entrepreneur announced his candidacy under the Georgian flag after failing to secure nominations from his traditional supporters in Britain and Sweden. Eliasch, who has led the International Ski and … Read more