Dual Moguls: The Newest and Fastest Paced Olympic Discipline Explained On June 24 2022 the International Olympic Committee ‘IOC’ announced the addition of two new disciplines to the Winter Olympics. These disciplines are dual moguls and women’s large hill ski jumping. The addition of women’s large hill jumping leaves Nordic Combined as the last men-only Winter Olympic event. Related: [OLYMPICS] Grand Targhee’s Jaelin Kauf Takes Silver in Moguls at Beijing […] Olympics Julia Schneemann | February 9, 2026 0 Comments
All You Need to Know About the 2026 Inaugural FIS Freeride World Championships in Andorra VERBIER, Switzerland – December 9, 2025: From February 1–6, 2026, the legendary terrain of Ordino Arcalís, Andorra, will host the first-ever FIS Freeride World Championships, a historic milestone for the sport of freeride skiing and snowboarding. Sanctioned by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), this new championship represents the highest level of freeride competition on the global stage. Event […] Industry News Press Release | December 16, 2025 0 Comments
FIS Confirms First Group of Russian and Belarusian Athletes Granted AIN Status After CAS Ruling A small group of Russian and Belarusian winter-sport athletes have become the first to receive Individual Neutral Athlete (AIN) status from the International Ski & Snowboard Federation (FIS), marking a significant—though extremely limited—shift in their ability to return to international competition amid ongoing sanctions linked to the Russia–Ukraine war. The list includes competitors across alpine, cross-country, freestyle, and Nordic combined, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 12, 2025 0 Comments
Austrian Ski Racer Marcel Hirscher Marries Girlfriend Lucy In Small, Private Wedding Austrian skier Marcel Hirscher married his girlfriend of three years, Lucy, in a private ceremony in his living room, according to the Austrian Crown. The two were married weeks ago in a small, intimate wedding at home before the World Cup training began for the 2025-26 season. Hirscher was previously married to Laura Moisl, with whom he shares two children. The […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | October 1, 2025 0 Comments
Copper Mountain, CO, to Host First Alpine World Cup in More Than 2 Decades The world’s fastest skiers will take on high-altitude terrain at the FIS Alpine World Cup at Copper Mountain, Colorado, from November 27 to 30. The races will take place over Thanksgiving weekend and include both men’s and women’s races. The World Cup serves as a key stop on the road to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. All races for […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 9, 2025 0 Comments
Norway Ski Jumping Scandal Spurs Stricter Suit Rules Ahead of Cortina Olympics Competing in the Olympics could be considered one of the most significant accomplishments of an athlete’s life. They only happen every four years, and for those who make the podium, it could change their lives forever. It isn’t easy making it to that point, and there are numerous challenges and obstacles to overcome along the way for these athletes. One […] Olympics Gregg Frantz | August 13, 2025 1 Comment
FIS and IOC Tighten Ski Jumping Rules Ahead of 2026 Olympics After Numerous Industry Scandals As the ski jumping world looks ahead to the 2026 Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy, the issues around cheating and unfair advantages resurface. Earlier this year at the 2025 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim, Norway, a serious cheating scandal occurred, involving the Norwegian ski jumping team and their ski suits. The controversy was centered around the intentional manipulation of […] Industry News Elise Chou | July 1, 2025 0 Comments
Azerbaijan Named Global Destination Partner of FIS in Landmark Deal The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has named Azerbaijan as its first-ever Global Destination Partner, launching a multi-year partnership designed to elevate the central asiatic country’s presence on the international snow sports stage. Starting with the 2025–26 season and running through 2029–30, Azerbaijan will serve as a premium partner of all FIS World Championships. The agreement also grants Azerbaijan […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 14, 2025 0 Comments
FIS Introduces New Safety Measures & Showcases 2025-26 Alpine World Cup Calendar Recently, during the FIS Spring Meetings in Vilamoura, Portugal, the Alpine Skiing Committee outlined plans for the upcoming 2025-26 race season. Related: The Top 12 Ski Brands in 2024-25 by FIS Alpine World Cup Points Athlete safety is a top priority for the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), leading to the introduction of several updated rules aimed at enhancing […] Industry News Brent Glogau | May 13, 2025 0 Comments
Craigleith Ski Club, ON, Report: A FIS World Cup Event at a Private Ski Club Report from Friday, March 14 – Saturday, March 15, 2025 The beauty of FIS World Cup races is that they are events spread out across the world not only to showcase some of the best athletes in skiing and snowboarding but also to present an opportunity to bring the local community together to celebrate the sport. The goal of all […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | March 18, 2025 0 Comments
FIS Rejects $420 Million Media Investment, Athletes Want FIS to Reconsider The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) recently received a proposal from CVC Capital Partners on November 30, according to an article by Fast Company. The proposal, titled “Project Snow,” offered an approximately $420 million investment in exchange for a 20% shareholding in the commercial rights to FIS’s snowboarding and skiing. This offer was rejected by the Federation days later in […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | December 21, 2024 0 Comments
FIS Confirms Compulsory Airbag Use for 2024-25 Season for Downhill & Super-G Ski Racers The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) confirmed on Friday, November 8, that the use of airbags will be mandatory for all athletes competing in the Alpine speed disciplines at FIS World Cup races as of this 2024-25 season. The council held an online meeting to discuss the obligatory topic of airbags after voting in favor of introducing the […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 10, 2024 0 Comments
FIS and World Meteorology Organization Forecast “Bleak Future” for Winter Sports and Tourism The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have announced a new partnership to raise awareness that winter sports and tourism face a bleak future due to climate change. Related Article: 85-Year-Old French Ski Resort Alpe du Grand Serre Forced to Close Permanently—Climate Change to Blame? Key messages It is the first time the UN’s […] Industry News Press Release | October 10, 2024 0 Comments
Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Officially Confirmed as Host of the 2027 FIS Alpine World Championships The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) announced last week that the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana will host the 2027 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. The hosting contract between the local organizing committee (LOC), the municipalities, Swiss-Ski, and FIS was signed on September 13. The hosting contract ensures the smooth running of the event to FIS standards. With the agreement […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 17, 2024 0 Comments
FIS Introduces Wildcard for Alpine World Cup Races for 24/25 Season The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has published its new rule book for the 24/25 World Cup season and has included a ‘wildcard’ option for retired athletes. In its latest version from July 29, 2024, the FIS included the surprise entry option for retired champion skiers. A wildcard is an entry for a competitor to a tournament that they […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | July 30, 2024 0 Comments
FIS Recognizes Freeride Skiing and Snowboarding as Official Discipline After a unanimous decision on Wednesday, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) now recognizes freeride skiing and snowboarding as official winter sports disciplines. The FIS made the decision at its annual general assembly in Reykjavik, Iceland. Two years ago, the FIS and the Freeride World Tour (FWT) joined forces, enabling the FIS to add freeriding to its list of official […] Industry News Leander Walchshöfer | June 7, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] FIS Profile: Ester Ledecká — First Person to Compete & Win in 2 Disciplines at a Winter Olympics Relive the historic moment Czech skier and snowboarder Ester Ledecká became the first person in history to not only compete but also win across two entirely different pieces of winter equipment at the Pyeongchang Winter Games in 2018. This FIS special focusses on Ester Ledecká who grew up adoring snowboarding and skiing. She initially started competing in Snowboarding, having […] Julia Schneemann | March 29, 2024 0 Comments
Lake Placid, NY, to Host FIS Ski Jumping World Cup The Olympic Regional Development Authority announces that final preparations are underway for the return of the Viessmann FIS Ski Jumping World Cup tour to the Olympic Jumping Complex in Lake Placid, New York, from Friday, February 9 through Sunday, February 11, 2024. Related: Olynpic Authority Announces Retur of FIS Ski Jumping World Cup to Lake Placid, NY Following in the […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 18, 2024 0 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin Shares Heartwarming Post About the Immediate Aftermath of Boyfriend Kilde’s Crash America’s legendary skier, Mikaela Shiffrin, has shared a heartwarming post on her Instagram account about the rollercoaster of emotions the last week has been for the athlete amidst her boyfriend’s season-ending crash on the famous Lauberhorn race course in Wengen, Switzerland. The US skier describes how heartbreaking it was to watch his crash live on TV and then rushed to […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 18, 2024 1 Comment
Airbags Will Become Compulsory for Downhill & Super-G Ski Racers from 2024/25 The International Ski & Snowboard Federation (‘FIS’) is planning to make the use of airbags compulsory for Downhill and Super-G ski racers from 2024/25. According to a FIS spokesperson, airbags have “proven to be a valuable measure to increase the safety of athletes in speed races.” The recent serious crash of Canadian Broderick Thompson brought attention back to the discussion […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 28, 2023 0 Comments
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