Ski jumping left a distinct mark on the Milano Cortina Winter Games, with a strange sideshow, a weather-driven controversy and a series of upsets that reshaped the sport’s landscape as its Olympic programme expanded.

Skiing, probably more than anything else, is about spending time outside. Enjoying the company of good friends comes in a close second, and, finally, there’s the act of sliding down snow. Ski video games can only capture this last bit, so no matter how ...

U.S. Ski and Snowboard and X Games have entered a strategic partnership, according to an announcement Thursday, June 27. The news came after X Games announced its plans to begin a new competition format centered around teams composed of athletes from ...

Depending on who you ask, no video game has properly captured the skiing experience. Growing up, my ski friends and I gravitated towards the Skate or Amped series’ which, despite not involving skiing, felt more like skiing than anything else we tried. Still, I was always left a bit wanting, constructing wishlists for ski games that never came to be.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michelle Bruton covers action sports and the Olympics and Paralympics. Part of why we tune in to any halfpipe, slopestyle or big air competition in winter sports is to watch in awe as ...

Live updates from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Thursday. Get the latest news, results, medal count, TV schedules and highlights from Italy.

The United States achieved many historic firsts and new records at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Check out notable highlights now.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michelle Bruton covers action sports and the Olympics and Paralympics. This article is more than 2 years old. ASPEN, COLORADO - JANUARY 29: Fridtjof Sæther Tischendorf, better known as ...