Olympic Winter Games

Ski mountaineering will debut at Milano Cortina 2026 with three medal events—men’s sprint, women’s sprint, and a mixed-gender relay—featuring 36 athletes (18 men, 18 women). The competition will take place in Bormio on 19 and 21 February 2026, integrating into the programme with a compact format tailored for Olympic delivery. This inclusion marks a critical step in positioning ski mountaineering within the Olympic framework, establishing the technical, logistical, and competition standards that will serve as a reference for future editions.