The first ISMF World Cup of the season 2024/25 is confirmed in Courchevel, France
Lausanne, 19 November 2024 – Jointly with the Local Organising Committee, the ISMF is pleased to confirm the race event to be held in Courchevel, France, from 14 to 15 December 2024. The programme of the event is available on the event website. Technical information: Registration: The registration process for the Courchevel World Cup races will […]
ISMF season 2024/25 – Calendar update
Lausanne, 16 November 2024 Following the recent ISMF Council meeting, we kindly inform you that the ISMF calendar 2024/25 has undergone some adjustments, which are summarised as follows: Confirmation of the ISMF Masters World Championships to be held in the location of Werfenweng, Austria on 11 and 12 January 2025 Change of discipline at the ISMF Youth World […]
International Ski Mountaineering Federation Gains Associate Membership in Winter Olympic Federations
Lausanne, 21 October 2024 The General Assembly of the Winter Olympic Federations (WOF) has officially approved the application of the International Ski Mountaineering Federation (ISMF) for membership on 21 October 2024. The ISMF is now an Associate Member of the WOF, following the inclusion of ski mountaineering in the Olympic Programme for the Milano-Cortina 2026 […]
Join ITA Monthly Webinar on 07/11 – What you need to know for 2025
Join ITA Monthly Webinar on 07/11 – What you need to know for 2025 November monthly webinar will be dedicated to ““What you need to know for 2025”. The 2025 Prohibited List, which documents substances and methods prohibited in sport, has recently been published and its changes will come into force on 1 January 2025. Dr Mark […]
The Medical Commission of the International Ski Mountaineering Federation invites the Medical Community to Join the Expert Panel on Transgender Regulations of the ISMF
The ISMF is seeking qualified medical professionals to form an expert panel tasked with assessing the eligibility of transgender athletes to compete in their affirmed gender category. This is in accordance with the current guidelines established by ISMF to ensure fair and equitable competition, while prioritizing athlete welfare. The selected panel will contribute to the […]
ISMF Plenary Assembly 2024 in Baku
The ISMF Plenary Assembly in Baku highlighted preparations for the Olympic Winter Games and the election of new Council member while also welcoming 4 new federations. The International Ski Mountaineering Federation (ISMF) Plenary Assembly took place in Baku, Azerbaijan. Hosted in the dynamic city that merges tradition with modernity, the Assembly gathered delegates from 23 […]
ISMF season 2024/25 – Calendar update
The ISMF kindly informs that the Fédération Française de la Montagne et de l’Escalade (FFME) requested to the ISMF the cancellation of the Individual race of Courchevel World Cup. The ISMF Council accepted this request from the FFME. The ISMF Council announces that a new Individual race is added to the programme of the ISMF World […]
ISMF Youth Camp in Chile – Great adventure in the heart of the Andes
From September 22 to 28, the third ISMF Youth Camp, supported by Olympic Solidarity, took place in Nevados de Chillán, nestled in the heart of the Andes in Chile. Nearly 40 participants from 11 countries—Australia, Argentina, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Greece, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Turkey— attended the camp. Over the course of five thrilling […]
ISMF Calendar 2024/25 – Update
Following the recent Council meeting, the ISMF informs that the ISMF calendar 2024/25 has undergone some adjustments, which are summarised as follows: Confirmation of the World Cup – MiCo2026 Test Event to be held in Bormio, Italy; Specification that the Vertical race at the Youth World Cup in France will be staged in Pelvoux (location close […]
Join ITA Monthly Webinar on 22/10 – Navigating Supplements: Reducing Your Risk of an Anti-Doping Rule Violation
Join ITA Monthly Webinar on 22/10 – Navigating Supplements: Reducing Your Risk of an Anti-Doping Rule Violation October monthly webinar will be dedicated to “Navigating Supplements: Reducing Your Risk of an Anti-Doping Rule Violation”. Featuring experts Terence O’Rorke from Informed Sport and Jeni Pearce, Performance Nutritionist from High Performance Sport New Zealand, this session will cover essential […]