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The 2026/27 Tenzing GB Snowsport Alpine team has been announced today, with five World Cup squad skiers heading an overall 36-athlete team

2026 Milan-Cortina Olympians Billy Major and Laurie Taylor are joined in the Alpine World Cup squad by Reece Bell, Victoria Palla, and first-time World Cup squad member Freddy Carrick-Smith following his breakthrough on the World Cup circuit last year, in a team which boasts a combination of deep experience on the World Cup stage and rich potential in a new era for British Alpine skiing. 

Eleven male and three female skiers have been named in a deep Europa Cup squad featuring significant World Cup and World Championships experience from the likes of Luca Carrick-Smith, Zak Carrick-Smith, Giselle Gorringe, Calum Langmuir, Dominic Shackleton, Owen Vinter, Molly Butler, Jack Irving and Nicole Wordley, while seventeen of the most promising athletes on the British Alpine scene are named in the FIS Development squad, including a number of athletes selected to the GB Snowsport senior ranks for the first time. 

Confirmation of selections comes at the outset of what promises to be a thrilling season for British Alpine skiing, with focus already beginning to turn towards the 2027 Alpine World Championships, scheduled for 1-14 February in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana. 

Commenting on the 2027 Alpine squad selections, GB Snowsport Alpine Director Mark Tilston said: 

“Firstly, a huge congratulations to every single member of the World Cup, Europa Cup, and FIS Development squads that have been announced today. 

“Meeting the standard to achieve selection to the team requires a huge commitment to the sport, and every member of these squads has shown real dedication, grit, and determination to make it to the where they are today. 

“This has the potential to be an incredibly exciting season for British Alpine skiing, and I’m confident that the whole team and all the coaches and support personnel that work alongside them will make the country proud in the coming months.” 

GB Snowsport Alpine Discipline Committee Chair Juliet Foster added: 

“This is a really exciting team and shows once again that Britain is ready to compete at the highest levels of Alpine skiing this year. 

“We are fortunate to have such a talented and committed team of Alpine athletes ready to represent the nation, and I have no doubt they will go on to achieve extraordinary feats this year. We are all aware of how much hard workgoes on behind the scenes to prepare athletes to compete on the world stage, and I would like to thank and congratulate everyone who has been involved in the journey our athletes have been on. 

“I would also like to particularly acknowledge the support of Tenzing and of the GB Alpine Foundation benefactors, who between them have continue to offer invaluable support to our team and the wider British Alpine community.” 

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Former British, Canadian, and US Men’s Alpine Head coach confirmed in newly-created role

GB Snowsport are delighted to confirm the appointment of Mark Tilston as our new Alpine Director ahead of the start of the 2026/27 season in a newly created senior consultancy role.

Formerly the Head Coach of the US Men’s Alpine Ski Team and also serving as Academy Director of Apex2100 International Ski Academy, Mark boasts vast experience at the highest levels of Alpine skiing including a prior stint as Head Coach and Performance Director of the British Alpine Ski Team leading into the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

In his role as Alpine Director, Mark will help strengthen performance oversight of the British Alpine team, enhancing alignment and delivery across the whole Alpine programme. He will be responsible for supporting cohesion and performance direction across the Alpine pathway as we look to build on the most successful period in the history of British Alpine skiing, and through the appointment of this role will enable GB Snowsport to expand the support to the Alpine system and create enhanced opportunities for progression through the pathway and to the top of the sport.

The appointment has been made possible as a result of the support of both the GB Alpine Foundation and Tenzing as Principal Partner of GB Snowsport’s Alpine programme. Mark will carry out his role in addition to his existing commitments to Apex2100, where he serves as Academy Director. In his work as GB Snowsport Alpine Director will take a comprehensive focus on the breadth of the British Alpine system, including all clubs, academies, and development pathways that support emerging British Alpine talent.

Vicky Gosling OBE, GB Snowsport Chief Executive said of the appointment:

“We are thrilled to welcome Mark to GB Snowsport, and are hugely grateful to Mark, Tenzing, and the GB Alpine Foundation for making this appointment possible. Mark’s standing in Alpine skiing is unparalleled and I am confident we will benefit enormously from his expertise as we prepare for what promises to be another exciting season for British athletes at every level of Alpine skiing.

“We also appreciate Apex2100’s understanding in supporting Mark to undertake this role alongside his responsibilities to their Academy”

Juliet Foster, GB Snowsport Alpine Discipline Committee Chair said:

“Mark is held in extremely high regard by the Alpine community and it is a real boost to British Alpine skiing to be able to make an appointment of this calibre to the Alpine Director role. After a phenomenally successful last four years for the British Alpine team, we felt the time was right to bring new leadership capabilities into the system, and Mark’s experience, passion for the sport, and reputation fit the bill perfectly.”

Mark Tilston added:

“More than a decade on from my last stint with the British team, I am delighted to be returning as Alpine Director. We’ve all seen the extraordinary journey that British Alpine skiing has been on over recent years, and the levels of talent and potential that exist within the team make this one of the most exciting jobs in international snowsport. I’m honoured to have been afforded this opportunity and can’t wait to get started.”

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Limited spaces available for guests to join celebration of Britain’s greatest ever Alpine skier

The GB Alpine Foundation will be hosting a special evening of celebration to honour and mark the retirement of Dave Ryding, Britain’s greatest ever Alpine skier, on 3 October 2026 in London. Presenting an opportunity to celebrate Dave’s career and his impact on British snowsport, the event will also serve as an important fundraising occasion for the GB Alpine Foundation as it continues to build support for the current and next generations of world class British Alpine skiers.

Guests will be joined throughout the vening by current and former GB Alpine athletes, and tickets include a champagne drinks reception, a formal three-course dinner and wine, and a charity aucton in aid of the GB Alpine Foundation.

Launched in October 2024 as a means to provide supporters of British Alpine skiing with a way to directly impact the efforts of Britain’s high-performance Alpine skiing team and the sport’s most promising young British talent, the GB Alpine Foundation works closely with the GB Snowsport Alpine Discipline Committee and the GB Snowsport Board of Directors to boost British Alpine prospects at a time where the country boasts some of the world’s most dynamic Alpine talent.

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commanding presence across multiple venues, disciplines and age groups

The 2025/26 season has marked a year of exceptional achievement for the British Children’s Ski Team, with athletes delivering a series of outstanding performances internationally. Competing against some of the strongest international fields in their respective age categories, British racers secured multiple podium finishes, underlining the depth of talent across Children’s Alpine Skiing in Britain.

The Children’s International races are widely regarded as the pinnacle of the children’s racing calendar, representing the most competitive and prestigious events for U16 and U14 Alpine athletes. Podium results at this level are a significant benchmark of excellence, placing athletes among the very best in their age category globally.

The British Children’s Ski Team’s results this season represents a commanding presence across multiple venues, disciplines and age groups and are a significant indicator of the team’s ability to compete at the highest level of Children’s Alpine Ski Racing.

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ALPE CIMBRA FIS CHILDREN’S CUP, FOLGARIA

At the renowned Alpe Cimbra FIS Children’s Cup, in Folgaria, Cecilia Hamer achieved a landmark result, taking 1st place in the U14 Slalom. Against an exceptionally competitive international field, this victory stands as one of the most significant accomplishments of the season for the Children’s team.

La scara, val d’isere

Rufus Wontner delivered a huge performance at La Scara, in the Super G race, achieving a gold medal at the highly prestigious event, demonstrating promise for Britain across the Speed disciplines.

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British athletes delivered in Ordino Arcalís, Andorra for the 34th edition of the Borrufa Trophy. Darcy Davies demonstrated impressive speed to secure 1st place in the U16 Slalom while Sylvia Curtis took 3rd place in the U14 Giant Slalom, highlighting the team’s strength across age groups internationally.

Ingemartrofén, Sweden

At the Ingemartrofén races in Tärnaby, named after the famous Alpine racer Ingemar Stenmark, Cecilia Hamer continued her exceptional run of form on the International stage, producing a series of dominant performances across multiple disciplines:

Sylvia Curtis also secured a further podium for Britain, finishing 3rd in the U14 Giant Slalom, capping an impressive series of international results in the Swedish venue.

croski cup, croatia

British racers also excelled in Croatia at the CroSki Cup, with Edward Lloyd delivering a standout performance to take 1st place in the U16 Giant Slalom. Hattie Taylor added to the team’s success with a 3rd place finish in the U14 Giant Slalom, reinforcing the strength of the squad across both categories.

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Further success ensued in Abetone, Italy, where Cecilia Hamer secured 1st place in the U14 Slalom, adding to an already outstanding season for Hamer.

Vratna, slovakia

Sylvia Curtis continued her consistent season with a 2nd place finish in the U14 Giant Slalom at the Interkritérium International Race, in Vratna, Slovakia demonstrating competitiveness across the circuit.

FIS children’s cup Bosnia & Herzegovina

The team delivered an exceptional series of results in Bosnia & Herzegovina, with multiple podium sweeps across all disciplines and age categories. These performances underline a commanding level of consistency and depth across the squad, with British athletes securing podium finishes in every discipline.

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FIS CHILDREN’S GORSKI KUP, Serbia

Success continued in Serbia, where the team once again demonstrated its strength across both U16 and U14 categories. The results in Serbia further reinforced the team’s consistent excellence, with multiple athletes achieving podium finishes and maintaining a strong presence across disciplines.

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Season culminates in celebration of British Alpine racing talent

The GB Alpine Championships 2026 presented by CMC delivered another successful event in Santa Caterina, Italy, bringing together the full spectrum of British alpine talent from FIS to U16, U14, U12 and U10 across both Technical and Speed disciplines.

The Championships were presented by CMC Markets, who were on the ground throughout the event, actively engaging with the team and supporting the delivery of a high-quality competition environment.

THE FIS championships set high performance stANDARDS

The FIS programme provided the highest level of British ski racing, with athletes competing across Downhill, Super G, Giant Slalom and Slalom disciplines.

Throughout the series, the margins remained tightly contested, with multiple performances decided by hundredths of a second and Overall standings coming down to the wire. The British athletes also performed impressively against the international competition in the race, showcasing our presence as a nation on the global-stage.

The event saw a unique opportunity to bring together athletes from across the British team, with the GB World Cup team in attendance for the Slalom National Championships. Laurie Taylor, arriving directly to the Championships from the World Cup Finals, and Billy Major both competed alongside a strong field of emerging talent.

Rising stars including Freddy and Zak Carrick-Smith, Owen Vinter, Max Laughland and Roy Steudle in the Men’s field and Molly Butler, Vici Palla and Gigi Gorringe in the Women’s field, were among those delivering standout performances.

Their presence in the competition provided a clear performance benchmark for developing racers across the sport, inspiring the next generation of athletes.

cutting-edge venue preparation in Santa Caterina

Santa Caterina once again provided a cutting-edge race environment, with organisers going above and beyond to ensure optimal slope preparation across all disciplines. Despite variable weather conditions, the race crew maintained consistently high-quality surfaces throughout the Championships. From expertly salted snow holding firm during periods of rain, to piste-machines deployed after Downhill inspection. The level of preparation was exceptional and ensured fair, safe and high-quality racing.

Strong participation across Children’s races

The Children’s Championships, supported by Minerva Academy saw excellent participation for the U10, U12, U14 and U16 categories.

Fields exceeding 100 athletes highlighted the continued growth of the sport at grassroots level. It was particularly impressive to see the U10 and U12 athletes take on the high-speed Super G.

a testament to the strength of british alpine skiing

Across all age groups, the Championships were characterised not only by performance but also strong sportsmanship, with athletes supporting one another and contributing to a positive and competitive race environment.

The Championships were a real testament to the growing appetite for Alpine racing and the strength of the community that supports it. Huge credit to everyone involved in delivering such a successful Championships.

A word from CMC Markets

Coinciding with the GB Alpine Championships 2026, CMC Markets has launched a new Junior Cash Individual Savings Account under its CMC invest platform, helping parents take the first step in building their children’s financial future.

For more information on the CMC Junior Cash ISA, visit: https://www.cmcinvest.com/en-gb/junior-cash-isa

Announcement comes ahead of 22 March Championships opening

GB Snowsport are delighted to welcome CMC Markets as the presenting partner for the GB Alpine Championships 2026.

A long-term fixture in the British ski racing calendar, the 2026 edition of the GB Alpine Championships are set to take place from 22 March – 14 April in the Italian resort of Santa Caterina, and stand to welcome some of the most exciting upcoming and established British and international Alpine skiing talent across FIS and Children’s race programmes.

This year’s Championships sees established GB Snowsport partners CMC take an active role in supporting the event, which will see the race piste prepared by renowned Alpine race director Omar Galli and his team, who most recently had the responsibility for delivering the Alpine hill programme in Bormio for the Milano-Cortina Olympic Winter Games.

Throughout its long history, the GB Alpine Championships has seen some of Britain’s finest Alpine skiing talent walk away with National Championship titles, with past winners including Alain Baxter, Emma Carrick-Anderson, Graham Bell, Chemmy Alcott, Dave Ryding, Ed Drake, Alex Tilley and Laurie Taylor. This year’s races are expected to feature many of Britain’s most exciting Alpine skiers in a race schedule that includes full Speed, Tech, and Children’s race programmes.

Discussing the partnership, GB Snowsport Head of Partnerships Matt Lloyd, said: “CMC Markets have been a committed supporter of GB Snowsport over recent seasons, and we are delighted that they will be presenting this year’s GB Alpine Championships.

“The GB Alpine Championships celebrate everything that is best about British Alpine skiing talent. Success in Alpine skiing takes skill, dedication, and an ability to manage risk in high-stakes situations on a day-to-day basis. These are all attributes shared by CMC, which makes them a natural fit for what promises to be an incredibly exciting Championships.”

Laurence Booth, Global Head of Markets, CMC Markets, added: “We’re proud to present the 2026 GB Alpine Championships and continue our support of GB Snowsport. The Championships are a key moment in the British Alpine calendar and an important platform for both emerging and established athletes. We’re excited to support an event that helps showcase the strength and future of British Alpine skiing.”

The GB Alpine Championships presented by CMC open on 23 March with Downhill Training, with National Championships races scheduled for 25 March (Downhill), 26 March (Super G), 28-29 March (Giant Slalom), and 31 March (Slalom). The first races of the Children’s programme will take place on 7 April, with the Championships closing on 14 April.

Milano-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games draw to a close, while Charlotte Bankes and Freddy Carrick-Smith take World Cup and World Junior Championships podiums

Simpson and Poth named flagbearers as Milano-Cortina Games draw to a close

Neil SImpson and Rob Poth, ParalympicsGB’s sole medal winners at the Milano-Cortina Paralympic Winter Games, were named as Closing Ceremony flagbearers as the 2026 Games drew to a close. Silver medallists in the Alpine Combined event, the pair experienced a frustrating end to the Games’ races with a DNF in the VI Slalom, before carrying the flag alongside curler Jo Butterfield.

Elsewhere, Brits pointed to a promising future in the final weekend of Paralympic Games skiing action with strong showings from a young Para Alpine cohort including Dom Allen, Sam Cozens, Hester Poole, and an impressive final race of the Games from Menna Fitzpatrick. Scott Meenagh, meanwhile, drew his storied Paralympic Winter Games career to a close, the legendary sit skier bringing to an end a journey which broke the mould for Britain’s standing in Para Nordic skiing.

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Bankes soars to top of SBX standings with Montafon World Cup bronze

Charlotte Bankes’ bid for a third career Snowboard Cross Crystal Globe received a boost as she finished third at the Montafon World Cup, leaping rival Lea Casta to top the standings in the process.

After battling through qualifiers in twelfth position, Bankes’ raced with her customary nous and determination to reach the Big Final, holding on for bronze after a difficult start. With previous overall leader Casta finishing seventh, Bankes now sits thirteen points clear at the top of the table on 373, with Casta on 360, and Australia’s Josie Baff third on 339.

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Freddy Carrick-Smith seals World Junior Championships silver

Freddy Carrick-Smith added another notch to his impressive Alpine track record with silver in the Men’s Alpine WJC Slalom. Carrick-Smith, who sat in second behind brother Luca at the turn, put down a composed second run to seal a first World Junior Championships podium of his career, and cement his standing as one of Britain’s most promising Alpine skiers in a generation.

Elsewhere, Zak Carrick-Smith also skied into a top-10 finish in the GS after a blistering second run performance saw him catapult up the standings from a mid-20s berth to the top-10.

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And the rest…

Jaz Taylor finished just outside the podiums in the latest round of Telemark World Cup races, coming fourth in Parallel Sprint in Bardonecchia…

Andrew Musgrave was the pick of the Cross-Country World Cup showings, finishing 23rd in the Men’s 50k Mass Start in Oslo…

Ollie Davies secured a top-30 berth in the Montafon Ski Cross World Cup, finishing in 29th position.

Muir seals fourth to deliver Britain’s best ever Olympic Freeski big Air result

Kirsty Muir captured the hearts of the nation with a sensational performance in one of the most progressive women’s Freeski competitions ever witnessed on the Olympic stage.

Giving it absolutely everything she had, Muir sealed her second fourth place finish of the Games, surpassing her previous Olympic best of fifth and Great Britain’s best-ever result in Olympic Freeski Big Air.

She opened her final with a beautifully executed right double 1080 mute, stomping the landing to get her first score on the board of 81.75 and immediately put her in contention.

She then raised the bar even higher, throwing down with a massive left double 1620 safety – one of only two 1620s landed in the entire field, to move into a podium position with a combined score of 174.75.

Dropping in reverse order, Muir remained in medal contention until the closing stages, until Italy’s Flora Tabanelli matched her left double 16 to edge ahead and push the Brit outside the podium places by just 3.50 points. Unable to land her final run, Muir ultimately sealed fourth place.

While a medal narrowly eluded her, courage, composure and sportsmanship embodies everything it means to be an Olympian, further cementing her status an icon of the sport.

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TWO IN THE TOP 20 IN MEN’S SLALOM AS RYDING SIGNS OFF on Olympic CAREER

Dave Ryding marked an incredible end to his legendary Olympic career, dropping into his fifth and final Winter Olympic Games, lining up alongside teammates Billy Major and Laurie Taylor in the men’s Slalom.

Billy Major had a standout charge, laying down an impressive first run to sit 13th at the halfway mark. He followed it up with another strong showing, clocking a combined time of 1:57.25 to secure 16th overall – a powerful response to his DNF on Olympic debut at Beijing 2022 and clear evidence of his continued progression on the world stage.

Ryding followed close behind, sitting in 19th after the opening run, he gave it everything he had on his second run to climb into 17th place, just 0.23 seconds behind Major, ensuring he signed off with another top-20 Olympic finish.

Taylor unfortunately recorded a DNF on the first run after straddling a gate midway down the course, ending his fight early. Nonetheless, his presence alongside Major and Ryding, marked a significant moment for British Alpine Skiing, with three athletes starting in the top 30 at an Olympic Games.

It was a fitting conclusion to Ryding’s extraordinary Olympic journey, while Major and Taylor continue to build momentum as part of an exciting new chapter for British Slalom.

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NEIL SIMPSON CLAIMS PARA ALPINE SILVER FOR FIFTH WORLD CUP MEDAL OF THE SEASON

Neil Simpson continued his impressive World Cup campaign with another top performance at the Para Alpine World Cup in Meribel, securing silver in Slalom to claim his fifth World Cup podium of the season. Guided by Rob Poth, the pair produced a strong showing to finish just 0.43 seconds off the top spot, marking Simpson’s first Slalom podium of the season.

The duo continued their week with two consecutive Giant Slalom races, finishing 6th in the first, before recording a DNF2 on day two.

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PODIUM PERFORMANCE FROM BARNES-MILLER IN PARA SNOWBOARD CORSS

James Barnes-Miller stepped onto the podium at Big White to claim third place and his first Snowboard Cross medal of the season. The 36-year-old took an impressive third place behind Aron Fahrni of Switzerland and second placed Jacopo Luchini of Italy for his first SBX World Cup medal since February 2025. Ollie Hill finished 15th on day one of competition, but showed clear progression on day two, racing to eighth place after qualifying for the small final.

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FINAL ALPINE WORLD CUP BEFORE THE OLYMPIC STAGE

Dave Ryding, Billy Major and Laurie Taylor lined up in Schladming for their final Slalom World Cup ahead of the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games. Ryding secured a place inside the top 30 on his opening run, before recording a DNF on run two. Major and Taylor both battled hard but narrowly missed qualification. Luca Carrick-Smith also saw his race cut short with a first run DNF on the demanding course.

Elsewhere, Owen Vinter took on his first Downhill World Cup in Crans Montana, finishing 57th and gaining valuable experience on the World Cup circuit.

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SKI CROSS DOUBLE HEADER FOR DAVIES

Ollie Davies returned to action in with a Ski Cross World Cup double header in Val di Fassa. He finished 37th on day one, just a few spots away from qualifying, before placing 42nd on day two. The back-to-back races provided important mileage in the final phase of preparation ahead of his second Olympic Games.