Ski mountaineering makes its Olympics debut in Milan Cortina in 2026. Here's more on this new Olympic sport, its schedule and how to watch.

Ski mountaineering will become the first Winter Olympic sport to make a debut since 2002. Here's how to watch it.

Ski mountaineering, also known as 'skimo,' will make its debut at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy this year. Unlike more traditional skiing contests, where it is all about going downhill, the Games' newest sport combines going uphill and downhill.

Raised in the French Alps by two English parents, Emily Harrop began her sporting life as an alpine skier, but took up skimo aged 20. Eight years later, she's preparing for the race of her life, while also dealing with the pressures that come with her sport receiving more attention than it ever has before.

Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut this year, the first winter sport to do so since 2002. Skeleton, luge, ski jumping and moguls are also getting new events.

Ski mountaineering is ready for its Olympic debut starting with the men's and women's sprint events on Thursday. It does so in a mountain region rich with the sport's history.

What Is Skimo? Everything to Know About the Newest 2026 Winter Olympic Sport

Ski mountaineering, or 'skimo', is set to debut as the first new sport at the Winter Olympic Games since 2002, featuring at the 2026 Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo Games.