Olympic Winter Games
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Ski Mountaineering
Making its Olympic Debut at Milano Cortina
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 ski mountaineering’s Olympic journey, establishing the technical, logistical, and competition standards that will serve as a reference for future editions.
Sprint
Mixed Relay
Athletes
Athletes
ISMF Disciplines
Disciplines
Sport Rules
Sport Rules
Sport Rules & Ranking
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.
Olympic Ranking and Quota Allocation
Ranking and Quota Allocation lists according to the the Qualification System and the ISMF Rules and Guidelines.
Qualification System
Milano Cortina 2026 Qualification System for Ski Mountaineering.
Rule 50 and IOC Social Media Guidelines
Important information for athletes and teams.
Competition Officials & Event Technical Jury
Beyond the Games
How Ski Mountaineering’s Olympic Debut Strengthens Mountain Communities
In the historic streets of Bormio, preparations are underway not only for competition, but for something more enduring. As ski mountaineering makes its Olympic debut at Milano Cortina 2026, the focus extends beyond medals. This moment strengthens the long-term relationship between sport, mountain communities and responsible tourism.
For the International Ski Mountaineering Federation (ISMF), this debut reflects years of technical refinement, global expansion, youth development pathways and strengthened governance. In Bormio, that work meets a region with deep alpine heritage and a clear strategic direction.