News - Snow Australia

Dual Paralympian Sam Tait announces retirement

After more than a decade on snow, Australian para-alpine skiing Sam Tait has announced his retirement from elite competition, stepping away from the sport he helped grow as he prepares for a new chapter in his life.

Paralympics Para Alpine Alpine

Tue 24 Feb 2026

Best since Zali: Hoffman 23rd on Olympic debut

Madi Hoffman has produced Australia’s strongest Olympic Women’s Slalom result in nearly three decades, finishing 23rd on debut at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

Olympics Alpine

Thu 19 Feb 2026

Strong start for Heaydon on Olympic debut

Phoebe Heaydon has opened her first Olympic Winter Games with a composed performance in the Women’s Giant Slalom, climbing from bib 52 to finish 34th on the world’s biggest stage.

Olympics Alpine

Sun 15 Feb 2026

Laidlaw lays it down in Giant Slalom

In a field of over 80 skiers from across the globe, Hotham’s Harry Laidlaw finished 29th in the Men’s Giant Slalom. It was a race for the ages, which saw South America win its first Winter Olympic gold medal.

Olympics Alpine

Sun 15 Feb 2026

Peter Forras, Al Guss and Steve Lee: The Intensity of Alpine

We spoke with Australian Olympians Peter Forras (Calgary 1988), Al Guss (Sarajevo 1984) and Steve Lee (Sarajevo 1984, Calgary 1988, Albertville 1992) to preview the Milano Cortina venues, key contenders and the storylines to watch.

Olympics Alpine

Thu 12 Feb 2026

Get The Games: Ski Cross

Like snowboard cross, but on skis. Several racers battle it out downhill at once, with speed, strategy and bravery all playing a role.

Olympics Get The Games Alpine

Tue 03 Feb 2026

Sami Kennedy: Thrills and Spills expected in Ski Cross

We sat down with Australian Olympian Sami Kennedy, to preview Ski Cross at Milano Cortina.

Olympics Alpine

Tue 03 Feb 2026

Alpine Athletes Selected to 2026 Australian Winter Olympic Team

Alpine skiers Phoebe Heaydon, Madison Hoffman and Harry Laidlaw have been named as the final members of the Australian Winter Olympic Team.

Olympics Alpine

Tue 27 Jan 2026

Snow Australia athletes headline Australian Team for Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games

41 Snow Australia athletes headline a 53-strong team today named by the Australian Olympic Committee to compete at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

Alpine XC Freestyle Snowboard PandP SkiMo Olympics

Fri 23 Jan 2026

Get the Games: Alpine Skiing

Think Formula 1 on snow. Skiers rocket downhill at serious speeds, threading gates on steep courses where one tiny mistake can end a medal run.

Alpine Olympics Get the Games

Fri 16 Jan 2026

SPORT PREVIEW: Aussies compete in final World Cups of Olympic Qualification Period this weekend

With three weeks to go until the Milano-Cortina Olympic Winter Games, our Aussies will be out in full force competing across the world this weekend.

Para Alpine SkiMo Moguls Freestyle Para Snowboard Snowboard SBX PandP Alpine SkiCross Freeride

Fri 16 Jan 2026

Alpine Director Update - December 2025

All the latest news and updates from Snow Australia's Alpine Director, Shawn Fleming.

Alpine

Thu 18 Dec 2025

SPORT RECAP: Aussies in Action

As the northern winter season continued to build momentum, Australian athletes delivered a weekend of landmark performances across Europe, Asia and North America, highlighted by historic World Cup breakthroughs and multiple podium finishes in Olympic disciplines.

XC Snowboard Alpine Paralympics PandP Freestyle

Mon 15 Dec 2025

2025 Emerging Talent Program (ETP) Athlete Award Winners Announced

Congratulations to the 11 athletes who have been announced as the 2025 Emerging Talent Program (ETP) Athlete Award Winners, part of the Snow Australia Community Sport Awards.

ETP Alpine Ski Cross Para Alpine Para Snowboard Freeski SBX Moguls SB P&P XC Community Sport Awards 2025

Thu 11 Dec 2025

Expressions of Interest for the 2026 Junior World Championships

Snow Australia is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from eligible athletes looking to compete at the 2026 FIS Junior World Championships. Follow the links below for more information on each event and to submit your EOI.

Alpine Snowboard Freestyle PandP

Thu 11 Dec 2025

Limited Stock - Snow Australia Alpine Race Suits Now Available

Snow Australia is pleased to announce that a limited number of Karbon Alpine Race Suits are now available for purchase through our online shop.

Alpine

Wed 10 Dec 2025

SPORT RECAP: Aussies in Action

As the northern winter gains momentum, Australian athletes were once again in action across Europe, Asia and North America, producing a string of strong results across multiple disciplines.

Alpine Skimo Freestyle Paralympics Snowboard PandP XC

Tue 09 Dec 2025

Reintroducing the Australian National Ski Cross Team ahead of the Val Thorens World Cup

The Australian National Ski Cross Team is set to kick off the 2025/26 World Cup season in Val Thorens, France from December 9-12, with a strong duo leading the charge.

Alpine

Wed 03 Dec 2025

Dual Paralympian Sam Tait announces retirement

Best since Zali: Hoffman 23rd on Olympic debut

Strong start for Heaydon on Olympic debut

Laidlaw lays it down in Giant Slalom

Peter Forras, Al Guss and Steve Lee: The Intensity of Alpine

Get The Games: Ski Cross

Sami Kennedy: Thrills and Spills expected in Ski Cross

Alpine Athletes Selected to 2026 Australian Winter Olympic Team

Snow Australia athletes headline Australian Team for Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games

Get the Games: Alpine Skiing

SPORT PREVIEW: Aussies compete in final World Cups of Olympic Qualification Period this weekend

Alpine Director Update - December 2025

SPORT RECAP: Aussies in Action

2025 Emerging Talent Program (ETP) Athlete Award Winners Announced

Expressions of Interest for the 2026 Junior World Championships

Limited Stock - Snow Australia Alpine Race Suits Now Available

SPORT RECAP: Aussies in Action

Reintroducing the Australian National Ski Cross Team ahead of the Val Thorens World Cup

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