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The Biggest Names in Freestyle Skiing and Snowboarding Head to Australia for Training

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The 2026-27 season is quickly approaching in North America, and the world’s best freestyle skiers and snowboarders are putting the finishing touches on their preseason training ahead of the season’s first competitions. And while the summer heat continues to blanket the continent, many of these athletes have taken Down Under to Australia, where winter is still in full swing. For […]
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What is Steady State Cardio and How Can it Benefit Skiers and Snowboarders?

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Being in shape for skiing and snowboarding can make the difference between an unforgettable day on the mountain and one spent sitting in the lodge nursing exhausted legs. Skiing and riding demand a combination of strength, balance, coordination, power, mobility, and endurance. Whether you plan to spend significant time on the mountain or just a few days a year, your […]
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Only Top Swiss Skiers Can Ski the Zermatt Glacier This Summer

This summer on Zermatt’s famous Theodul Glacier has been very different — and concerning. Typically, the glacier’s lifts spin throughout the summer, allowing skiers to enjoy summer laps under the sun. But this summer has been vastly different. On July 31, Matterhorn Bergbahnen AG announced that operations had to be temporarily suspended on the Theodul Glacier due to extreme alpine […]
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[VIDEO] Mikaela Shiffrin Shares 3 Strength Exercises That Help Power Her World Cup Dominance

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to become the most successful alpine ski racer in history, Mikaela Shiffrin is offering a glimpse inside her training routine. In a video from Women’s Health, the two-time Olympic gold medalist and multiple-time overall World Cup champion walks viewers through three of her favorite strength exercises and explains why each one plays an […]
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Off-Season Training for Skiers: Why Training “Funner” Might Actually Make You Fitter

For skiers and snowboarders, the off-season can feel long. Once the snow melts, many people turn to rigid gym routines filled with treadmills, stair machines, and indoor workouts they do not actually enjoy. The problem is simple: if training feels miserable, most people will not stick with it consistently. Modern exercise science increasingly shows that consistency matters more than perfection, […]
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U.S. Olympic Athletes to Receive $200,000 Each Thanks to Massive Donation From Billionaire

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Unlike many countries around the world, the United States government does not reward its Olympians. But one man, billionaire Ross Stevens, is looking to help the U.S. Olympic athletes get paid. Related: ICE Officers to Attend Winter Olympics, Prompting Fury from Milan Mayor Stevens, who founded Stone Ridge Holdings Group, recently donated $100 million to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic […]
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Gallatin Invitational: Montana’s Skijoring Scene Rides into the First Pro Series

The 2026 Gallatin Skijor Invitational will feature two weekends of excitement. Photo Credit: Gallatin Skijor Invitational Facebook

The skijoring scene has surged in popularity in Montana over the past decade. Towns across the state like Bozeman, Big Sky, Red Lodge, and several others, have hosted local skijoring competitions for many years. Skijoring mixes two lifestyles: ranching and skiing, to create a fan-favorite event that packs excitement into every turn…but what exactly is skijoring? Most people who spend […]
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[PHOTOS] Marcel Hirscher Dials Up Training on Zermatt’s Glacier in Switzerland

Nine months after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear cut short his comeback season, Marcel Hirscher has returned to proper race training. The 36-year-old Austrian-born skier shared photos on Instagram on Sunday, September 21, from Zermatt, Switzerland, showing himself back on the glacier slopes. Related: Marcel Hirscher Returns to Snow 9 Months After ACL Tear For one of Alpine skiing’s […]
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[PHOTOS] Avalanche K9 Dogs Take Over Big Sky During Regional Training at The Yellowstone Club, MT

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More than 10 Ski Mountains Participated with Ski Patrol Dogs The Yellowstone Club, Montana, hosted a regional avalanche rescue dog training led by Colorado Rapid Avalanche Deployment’s (C-RAD) founding member John Reller at the end of March. Participants included search and rescue personnel and dogs from Bridger, Lost Trail, Sun Valley, Targhee, Tamarack, Teton Pass, Silver Mountain, Jackson Hole, Yellowstone […]
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