Ski mountaineering

[3] Competitive ski mountaineering is typically a timed racing event that follows an established trail through challenging winter alpine terrain while passing through a series of checkpoints.

[5] From 1992 to 2009, the Comité International du Ski-Alpinisme de Compétition (CISAC), founded by the skiing associations of France, Italy, Slovakia, Andorra, and Switzerland, sanctioned the European Championship.

In October 2021, The Organizing Committee of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games announced that the competition venue chosen for the event was the resort of Bormio.

In addition, the sport is scheduled as an optional event during the 2025 Winter World University Games, to be held in Turin, Italy.

[9] Three important races are the Italian Mezzalama Trophy, the Swiss Patrouille des Glaciers, and the French Pierra Menta.