ISMF Engages with Olympic Stakeholders at IF Forum 2025
Lausanne, Switzerland – 29 October 2025 ISMF participated in the 2025 IF Forum in Lausanne (27–29 October), joining leaders from across the Olympic Movement to exchange ideas and strengthen collaboration ahead of a new phase for international sport. Organised by SportAccord, the IF Forum is an annual, invitation-only gathering of International Federations and Olympic stakeholders, held at […]
NBC Shines a Spotlight on Our Sport
The excitement is building, and now major U.S. media outlets are taking notice. Recently, NBC featured ski mountaineering, giving American viewers a first look at what will be one of the most thrilling events of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy. We’re proud to see our sport capturing global attention and inspiring both athletes and fans as the Olympic […]
How to Master Ski Mountaineering: Paul Verbnjak’s Tips on training and Equipment
Lausanne, Switzerland – 28 October 2025 One of Austria’s top ski mountaineering athletes, Paul Verbnjak, shares insights into his training routines and the specialist equipment behind top-level ski mountaineering performance. At just 23, Verbnjak is already among the world’s best. A double U23 European Champion and World Cup medalist, he grew up in Carinthia with a clear […]
ISMF Endorses Universal Declaration on Sports Integrity
Lausanne, Switzerland – 24 October 2025 The International Ski Mountaineering Federation (ISMF) joined more than 400 leaders from the Olympic Movement, governments, inter-governmental agencies, and integrity bodies for the 5th International Forum for Sports Integrity (IFSI) on 24 October 2025. Organised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Forum concluded with the unanimous adoption of the Universal […]
ISMF Referee Forum 2025: Preparing for a Historic Season
The ISMF Referee Forum 2025 will take place from 13 to 16 November 2025 in Breuil-Cervinia, Italy, bringing together international officials in preparation for the 2025/26 season and the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. The Forum will unite referees, technical delegates, jury presidents, and officials for an intense program of technical updates, practical on snow […]