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Norway Brings Freeride into National Ski Federation as Sport Prepares for Olympic Debut

Norway’s Ski Association has formally brought freeride skiing and snowboarding into its organization, creating a dedicated freeride council as the rapidly growing discipline prepares for its Olympic debut at the 2030 Winter Games. The decision was made June 5 at the Norwegian Ski Association’s freestyle meeting in Helsfyr and was announced by Norges Skiforbund on August 4. Freeride will become […]
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World’s Oldest Ski Manufacturer Eyes Comeback After One of the Toughest Periods in Its 120-Year History

Founded in 1906 in Biri, Norway, Madshus is the world’s oldest continuously operating ski manufacturer. For generations, the Norwegian brand has been synonymous with cross-country skiing, producing skis used by everyone from recreational skiers to Olympic champions. But earlier this year, the company found itself facing one of the most difficult chapters in its long history. In January 2026, Madshus […]
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Rain and Snowmelt Crush 2026 Terrain Park Plans at Folgefonna, Norway

Folgefonna’s summer ski area revival as a terrain park has been shelved. Norway’s former summer ski hub at Fonna Glacier — long considered one of Europe’s most reliable glacier training grounds — will not open its planned terrain park this summer after heavy rain and rapid snowmelt destabilized conditions on the mountain. The update was confirmed this week by former […]
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Let Kids Be Kids: New Study Shows Why Early Athletic Selection Is Failing Youth Athletes

At the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Norway once again did what it does better than anyone else: dominate winter sport. The nation of just 5.6 million people — roughly the population of Alabama — finished atop the medal table with 41 total medals and 18 golds. The United States, with a population nearly 66 times larger, finished second with 33 […]
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A New Hope for Folgefonna, Norway — Glacier Resort Being Revitalized as Terrain Park

For decades, Norway’s Folgefonna glacier — known simply as “Fonna” — stood as one of the last places in Europe where winter never really ended. National teams trained there through the summer, young skiers took their first turns on glacier snow, and terrain park riders chased progression under the summer sun. Then, almost suddenly, it was over. After several years […]
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Timon Haugan Wins in Hafjell, Norway, as Atle Lie McGrath Claims Emotional Slalom Crystal Globe

The men’s slalom season came to a dramatic close at Hafjell, Norway, where a packed home crowd had two reasons to cheer: it witnessed both a Norwegian race win as well as a Norwegian Slalom Crystal Globe champion.Timon Haugan skied to a dominant home victory, finishing nearly half a second ahead of second-placed Loïc Meillaard from Switzerland, while Eduard Hallberg […]
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Canada’s Valerie Grenier Wins in Hafjell, Norway, as Shiffrin Secures 6th Overall Globe in Dramatic GS Finale

A nail-biting final day of the women’s World Cup Finals unfolded today, March 25, in Hafjell, Norway, with Canada’s Valerie Grenier taking the win ahead of Norway’s Mina Fürst Holtmann and Austria’s Julia Scheib. Related: Injuries of Canadian Ski Racer Valerie Grenier Worse Than Initially Believed Further back, Mikaela Shiffrin battled back from 17th after run 1 to 11th place—more […]
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Lucas Braathen Wins in Hafjell, Norway, to Claim Giant Slalom Crystal Globe as Marco Odermatt’s DNF Opens Door

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The men’s Giant Slalom at the World Cup Finals in Hafjell, Norway, delivered high drama on Tuesday, March 24, with Lucas Pinheiro Braathen taking both the race victory and the season-long Crystal Globe. Switzerland’s Loïc Meillard finished second, while Norway’s Atle Lie McGrath completed the podium in third. Related: Lucas Braathen Wins Giant Slalom in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, and Heats […]
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Mikaela Shiffrin Claims 110th Victory at Women’s Slalom World Cup Finals in Hafjell, Norway

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Mikaela Shiffrin led a dominant podium at the World Cup Finals slalom in Hafjell, Norway, claiming victory ahead of Switzerland’s Wendy Holdener in second and Germany’s Emma Aicher in third. The American once again showcased her superiority in the discipline, converting a commanding first-run lead into another emphatic win. She had already secured the 2025-26 slalom season title, but finally […]
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Dominik Paris Makes it 2-for-2, Winning Super-G at World Cup Finals in Kvitfjell, Norway

Italy capped off a dominant weekend at the FIS Alpine World Cup Finals in Kvitfjell with yet another victory, as Dominik Paris led the podium in the men’s Super-G ahead of Vincent Kriechmayr in second and Raphael Haaser in third. The result on Sunday, March 22, secured a clean sweep of the weekend’s speed races for Italy, underlining the team’s […]
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Sofia Goggia Claims Super-G Victory and Season Title at Kvitfjell, Norway

Italy’s Sofia Goggia skied to a dominant victory today at the World Cup Finals in Kvitfjell, Norway. It is her third Super-G victory of the season, and it secured her the Super-G season title. Joining her on the podium were Corinne Suter from Switzerland in second place and Kira Weidle-Winkelmann in third place. Related: Italy’s Sofia Goggia Wins 2nd Super-G […]
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Laura Pirovano Wins Downhill in Kvitfjell, Norway, and Claims Crystal Globe as Breezy Johnson Claims 2nd and Jumps into 3rd in Season Standings

The first day of the World Cup Finals in Kvitfjell, Norway, ended with two victories for Italy. After the men’s downhill was won by Dominik Paris, the celebration on the Italian team continued when Laura Pirovano claimed not only her third career World Cup victory but also the downhill Crystal Globe in the process. Related: Laura Pirovano Does it Again: […]
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Dominik Paris Dominates Downhill at Kvitfjell, Norway, as World Cup Finals Get Underway

The World Cup Finals opened Saturday, March 21, under clear skies in Kvitfjell, Norway, with the men’s downhill delivering a high-speed showcase on the Olympiabakken course ahead of the women’s race later in the day. Victory went to Italy’s Dominik Paris, who produced a commanding run to beat Switzerland’s Franjo von Allmen and Austria’s Vincent Kriechmayr. Paris finished 0.19 seconds […]
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[VIDEO] Drunk Skier Who Downed 12 Beers and Jägermeister During World Cup Race Now Faces Deportation

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Gabriel Gledhill skied 50 kilometers (32 miles) through the Holmenkollen World Cup course last Saturday while downing more than 12 beers and several shots of Jägermeister. He finished 67th out of 75 starters. The following week, he faces deportation from the country he has called home for five years. Related: Is Après Skiing Dead? Study Reveals Lowest Rate of Alcohol […]
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The Battle for the Women’s FIS Alpine Overall Crystal Globe: Shiffrin vs. Aicher

The 2025-26 FIS Alpine World Cup season is heading into its last inning: the World Cup Finals. With four races—one in each discipline—at Lillehammer, Norway, from March 21 to 25, and 400 points still on the table, the race for the women’s Overall Crystal Globe has narrowed to a two-athlete duel between Mikaela Shiffrin and Emma Aicher. Related: Mikaela Shiffrin […]
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Avalanche Sweeps Away 13 Ski Tourists Near Trollfjord in Northern Norway, Leaving 1 Injured

An avalanche swept away a group of 13 ski tourists Wednesday morning, March 4, near Trollfjordvatnet in northern Norway, leaving one person with minor injuries and briefly burying two members of the group for about 15 minutes, according to the Norwegian Avalanche Association (Varsom). Related: The Shocking Demise of Norway’s Folgefonna Summer Ski Area The incident occurred near Trollfjordvatnet, a […]
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[VIDEO] From Downhill King to Lift Attendant: Aleksander Aamodt Kilde Surprises Fans at Kitzbühel, Austria

  Aleksander Aamodt Kilde might not be racing this weekend, but fans traveling to Kitzbühel, Austria, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Norwegian superstar still got an unexpected treat. The 30-year-old skier went incognito, donning a service vest and glasses to blend in as a lift attendant at the top of the gondola. Most visitors walked past the dorky-looking […]
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