Ski mountaineering — also known as “Skimo” — is making its Olympic debut at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina. Unlike traditional alpine or freestyle skiing, this high-endurance sport combines climbing uphill with skins on skis, then racing downhill at high speed. Events include sprint races and a mixed-gender relay, showcasing extreme endurance, technical transitions, and daring descents. Long popular in European mountain communities, Skimo is now stepping onto the world’s biggest stage. Here’s everything you need to know about this new addition to the Winter Olympics. Welcome to the KARE 11 News YouTube channel. Subscribe to our channel for compelling and dramatic storytelling, award-winning investigations, breaking news and information you can use. Text your photos, videos and news tips to 763-797-7215. » Subscribe to KARE 11 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KARE11?sub_confirmation=1 » Watch more KARE 11 video: https://www.youtube.com/user/KARE11/v... » Visit KARE11.com: http://www.kare11.com/ » Download our app! https://www.kare11.com/appredirect/ » Get KARE 11+ for Roku & Fire TV: https://www.kare11.com/roku » Find KARE 11 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KARE11/ » Follow KARE 11 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kare11 » Follow KARE 11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kare11/