Ski Mountaineering
Facts
| Discipline of | Ski Mountaineering |
|---|---|
| Participants | 0 |
| NOCs | 0 |
| Competitions held | 0 (Venues) |
| Distinct events | 5 |
| IF | International Ski Mountaineering Federation |
Description
Ski mountaineering is racing over established trails in the backcountry, while passing a series of checkpoints. It combines elements of ski touring, Telemark skiing, mountaineering, and backcountry skiing. It has never been contested at the Olympic Winter Games, but the sport featured in the program of the 2020 Youth Winter Olympic Games, with boys’, girls’ and mixed events. However, ski mountaineering has been added to the Olympic Programme for Cortina-Milano 2026, with sprint events for men and women and a mixed relay.
The sport is governed by the International Ski Mountaineering Federation (ISMF), which was formed in 2008 by an amalgam of several previous organizations. World Championships have been held since 2002 and a World Cup circuit has existed since 2007.
All-time medal table
Youth Olympic Games
| NOC | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland |  SUI |
3 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Italy |  ITA |
1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Spain |  ESP |
1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| France |  FRA |
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Austria |  AUT |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most successful competitors
Youth Olympic Games
| Athlete | Nat | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bussard | SUI |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Caroline Ulrich | SUI |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Robin Bussard | SUI |
1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Thibe Deseyn | SUI |
1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| María Costa | ESP |
1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Rocco Baldini | ITA |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Margot Ravinel | FRA |
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Luca Tomasoni | ITA |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Silvia Berra | ITA |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Victoire Berger | FRA |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Anselme Damevin | FRA |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bazil Ducouret | FRA |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Event types
| Name | Gender | Still contested? | Times held? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint | Boys | 1 | |
| Individual | Boys | 1 | |
| Sprint | Girls | 1 | |
| Individual | Girls | 1 | |
| Relay | Mixed Youth | 1 |