The sport of ski mountaineering has been added to the program of the Winter Olympics, and made its first appearance in Milan & Cortina d'Ampezzo in 2026.

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Ski mountaineering is a sport that combines the skills of skiing and mountaineering. Participants use specialized equipment to ascend and descend mountainous terrain, typically involving a mix of uphill climbs on skis and downhill skiing.

"Ski mountaineering's inclusion in the 2026 Olympics represents a significant milestone for the sport. Its roots in alpine tradition and the physical demands of ascending and descending mountain terrain make it a natural fit for the Winter Games."
— As Robert Wood, founder of Topend Sports, notes

The Military Patrol event at the 1924 Winter Olympics included a section of ski mountaineering.

Ski Mountaineering Event Winners at Milano Cortina 2026

Here are the athletes who won gold, silver, and bronze in the Ski Mountaineering events at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics:

Ski Mountaineering Women's Sprint

Gold Silver Bronze
FATTON Marianne (Switzerland) HARROP Emily (France) ALONSO RODRIGUEZ Ana (Spain)

Ski Mountaineering Men's Sprint

Gold Silver Bronze
CARDONA COLL Oriol (Spain) FILIPPOV Nikita ANSELMET Thibault (France)

Ski Mountaineering Mixed Relay

Gold Silver Bronze
HARROP Emily and ANSELMET Thibault (France) FATTON Marianne and KISTLER Jon (Switzerland) ALONSO RODRIGUEZ Ana and CARDONA COLL Oriol (Spain)
"The mixed relay results highlight the depth of talent in ski mountaineering, with France, Switzerland, and Spain all fielding athletes who medaled across multiple events. This cross-event consistency speaks to these nations' strong ski mountaineering programs."
— According to sports science expert Robert Wood