Cam Smith was ‘just a guy.’ Now U.S. ski mountaineering’s evangelist is among world’s best

The U.S. team of Smith and Anna Gibson finished fourth out of 12 teams in the Winter Olympics debut of ski mountaineering mixed relay.

Ski mountaineering athlete's journey to her Olympic medal began after being hit by car

The steepest hill ski mountaineering athlete Ana Alonso Rodriguez had to climb on her way to an Olympic bronze medal involved no course at all. No snow or competitors, either. Just trusting in herself,

Ski mountaineering: Two US athletes pair up for mixed team event. Here's how they did.

Team USA racers Anna Gibson and Cameron Smith paired up to compete in the ski mountaineering, or skimo, mixed team event. Here's how they did. (AP Photo)
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SkiMo-American pair strive to push through Europe-dominated ski mountaineering ranks

With Europe dominating the ski mountaineering ranks, a non-European nation may not be in the fight for medals in Saturday’s mixed relay race at the Milano Cortina Games, but the newcomers from the United States are determined to give it a try.

High school students learn ski mountaineering basics at Eldora Mountain

Ski mountaineering is making its debut in the 2026 Winter Olympics. It's where athletes hike up a mountain on their skis, and then once they reach the top, they ski downhill.