Athletes from Spain and Switzerland made history as ski mountaineering became the first new Winter Olympic sport held since ...

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.

New to ski mountaineering? Get the essentials on this exciting Winter Olympic sport that combines steep climbs, ski descents and technical transitions. Learn about the events and top athletes to watch ...

Ski mountaineering, otherwise known as "skimo," could be set to captivate viewers of the 2026 Winter Olympics ahead of its ...

In December 2014, a few months after he enrolled at a small liberal arts college in the Rocky Mountains, Cam Smith decided to give the sport of ski mountaineering a try. He purchased some cheap gear, ...

The Olympic debut of ski mountaineering mixed relay was worth the wait. France’s Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet took ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ski mountaineering, also known as 'skimo,' will make its debut at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy this year. Unlike more ...

Skiing in the backcountry can look a number of different ways. Anything from skiing out a gate at a resort for a quick backcountry lap to a short ski tour for some low-angle pow turns an all-day ...

Ski mountaineering, also known as skimo, is making its debut at the 2026 Winter Olympics. It’s an intense competition that tests the endurance and strength of athletes. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s ...

MILAN, Italy — There will be eight new events to look forward to at the 2026 Winter Olympics, including a brand-new sport never before seen at the Olympic Games. Ski mountaineering will make its ...

What Is Ski Mountaineering? Ski mountaineering is effectively the most extreme version of backcountry ski touring that involves skills beyond the basics of ski touring to travel through terrain.