What is ski mountaineering — or skimo — the Winter Olympics' newest sport?

Ski mountaineering originated not as an organized sport but as a means of survival. For thousands of years, people have worn ...

How Crested Butte resident’s rise as face of US ski mountaineering led him to sport’s Olympic debut

Nicknamed skimo, ski mountaineering combines uphill skiing (skinning), technical climbing (bootpacking) and downhill skiing. Skimo is making its Olympic debut at the Milan Cortina Games, where the ...
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Skimo. Cyclocross. Sports you probably don't know could be coming to Utah's 2034 Olympics

Ski mountaineering is set to debut at the Milan-Cortina Olympics that start Feb. 6. Other sports are lining up for future ...
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Meet Team USA's First-Ever Ski Mountaineering Athletes at Milan-Cortina 2026

Anna Gibson and Cameron Smith will be household names during the 2026 Games.