Ski mountaineering made its Olympic debut on Thursday. For fans and competitors alike, it was a day to remember.
Here's a quick ski mountaineering (aka skimo) primer and the full schedule of the skimo events at the 2026 Winter Games.
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Ski mountaineering makes Olympic debut on snowy day as Marianne Fatton of Switzerland wins 1st gold
BORMIO, Italy (AP) — They skied uphill through a diamond-shaped pattern and climbed a flight of on-slope stairs in their ski boots. Far from done, they endured more lung-searing climbing, with skis back on,
Ski mountaineering makes its Olympic debut with the men’s and women’s sprint events in Bormio, featuring three rounds and mixed relay competition.
Ski mountaineering, or skimo, made its Olympic debut with uphill sprints, stairs and ski descents, featuring Americans Anna Gibson and Cameron Smith.
Here's a look at the discipline of ski mountaineering in the 2026 Winter Olympics, how it works and who's competing.
Ski mountaineering is new to the Olympics, but it's actually one of the oldest forms of skiing. Here's more on the treacherous sport that pushes athletes to their limits.
The steepest hill ski mountaineering athlete Ana Alonso Rodriguez had to climb on her way to an Olympic bronze medal involved no course at all. No snow or competitors, either. Just trusting in herself,
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