Ski Mountaineering

NEW to the Olympics in 2026! Athletes race up and down mountains on skis, transitioning between skinning uphill (with climbing skins attached) and skiing downhill at incredible speed. It's like a mountain triathlon — climb, transition, descend, repeat. Sprint is a short intense race; individual is a longer endurance test. The mixed relay adds team strategy. Born in the Alps, debuting at the Olympics in the Alps. This could be one of the most exciting new sports in years.