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What is skimo? New sport to be featured in Winter Olympic lineup
Ski mountaineering debuts with sprint and mixed relay events at the Winter Olympics, reflecting the sport's growing popularity and local engagement with over 75 participants at weekly races.
- On Tuesday, ski mountaineering will debut at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics with a sprint race and mixed relay featuring two ascents and a foot section carrying skis.
- After years of steady growth, the sport's rise prompted Olympic consideration, fueled by grassroots campaigning from Di Gilbert, founder of SkiMo Scotland, and national organisers and racing groups.
- Athletes start skimo races wearing climbing skins for ascents and remove them for descents, while Olympic spectators will see competitors running up a staircase built into the snow.
- Supporters say Olympic exposure should raise skimo's profile, with local organisers and athletes hoping for sustained visibility this year, and Stowe resident Aaron Rice emphasizing the sport's intensity.
- Although skimo is only now arriving at the Olympics, it already has roots in Europe and North America, with clubs and experienced skimo participants supporting potential growth, as supporters hope Olympic attention boosts visibility.
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