Following the ISMF World Cup in Solitude, Ski Mountaineering was the subject of an in-depth feature published by the Deseret News in the United States, written by journalist Lisa Riley Roche.
The article places the Salt Lake City Ski Mountaineering World Cup within the broader Olympic context, highlighting its role as the final qualification event ahead of Milano Cortina 2026 and reflecting on Ski Mountaineering’s position as the only new sport on the upcoming Winter Games programme.
Speaking during her visit to Utah, ISMF President Regula Meier described the Solitude World Cup as “absolutely great” and emphasised the quality of organisation, the engagement of local partners, and the performance level delivered by the athletes. The article also references the growing relevance of North America within the sport’s competitive and development landscape
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Beyond Milano Cortina 2026, the feature touches on the longer-term Olympic horizon, including early discussions around Utah 2034, while noting that programme decisions remain subject to future IOC processes. In this context, President Meier reiterates the importance of continued development, international balance, and showcasing Ski Mountaineering as a winter sport rooted in natural mountain environments.
The article provides an external perspective on Ski Mountaineering at a pivotal moment, as the sport prepares for its Olympic debut and continues to strengthen its global footprint.
