Alpine skiing

Lauberhorn Preview: Who Can Tame the Longest Downhill in the World?

The iconic Lauberhorn downhill in Wengen beckons, and the favourites are lining up for glory on the longest and most storied course on the World Cup circuit.

January 28, 2026 · 1 min read · snowpost

Editors' picks

1. 1
   Kilde ruptures Achilles in Chile training crash, fresh blow to comeback21 hours ago
2. 2
   Sölden cleared: FIS gives green light for World Cup season openerYesterday
3. 3
   FIS turmoil deepens as Trinkl turns down Waldner's race director job2 days ago
4. 4
   'Nothing is ready': FIS casts doubt on Narvik women's World Cup4 days ago
5. 5
   'Calendar is full': Aicher, Weidle-Winkelmann reject annual Worlds6 days ago

Next story

'Nothing is ready': FIS casts doubt on Narvik women's World Cup

Five months before its planned World Cup debut, Narvik is surrounded by doubt. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) is still unable to confirm the women's races scheduled for March 12-14, 2027, in northern Norway. On the official calendar they remain marked "TBC," to be confirmed. The programme…

Read the story

All Alpine skiing news

• Alpine skiing6 days ago

  'Calendar is full': Aicher, Weidle-Winkelmann reject annual Worlds
• Alpine skiing1 week ago

  Sofia Goggia to miss Sölden opener after summer battle with chikungunya
• Alpine skiing1 week ago

  Petra Vlhová to make World Cup comeback at Sölden after nearly 3 years
• Alpine skiing1 week ago

  Markus Waldner steps down as FIS men's race director before Sölden
• Alpine skiing1 week ago

  Two years after Bormio, Cyprien Sarrazin eyes World Cup return