Alpine Skiing World Cup Season Build-Up

Federica Brignone returns to snow after career-threatening leg fracture and Olympic double gold; future still undecided. U.S. FIS World Cup schedule 2026-27 includes record 13 domestic events. Global Alpine World Cup schedule released with new venues Gosau and Narvik. Mikaela Shiffrin continues to be a central figure. Lindsey Vonn's ankle still broken 5 months post-injury. Fischer Skis signs Gus Schumacher. Zermatt suspends summer skiing due to Alpine heat, disrupting glacier operations.