Ski Mountaineering Debuts at Milan Cortina Olympics

Ski mountaineering, also known as skimo, is a new sport that will be featured in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

It combines uphill and downhill skiing, with athletes using special skins on their skis for traction going uphill.

The sport includes men's and women's sprint events and a mixed relay.

The races are fast-paced, with sprint events lasting about 3 minutes.

The first Olympic champions in this sport will be crowned, and there are penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct or technical errors.

The sport is governed by the International Ski Mountaineering Federation and has been proposed for the 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps.