La Sportiva Announces Partnership with U.S. National Ski Mountaineering Team

Boulder, Colo. (Sept 17, 2025) — La Sportiva, maker of the world’s finest mountain gear, today announced a two-year partnership with the USA Ski Mountaineering Association (USA Skimo). Through 2027, La Sportiva will serve as the official apparel and uniform sponsor of the U.S. National Ski Mountaineering Team and its coaches. 

Athletes and staff will be outfitted in La Sportiva race suits, warm-ups, podium jackets, training apparel, casual wear, and footwear. The sponsorship builds on La Sportiva’s long history in ski mountaineering and its focus on developing gear that performs in demanding alpine environments. The brand’s ski apparel line features lightweight, breathable pieces designed to regulate body temperature during intense efforts, while offering reliable protection and warmth when conditions suddenly shift.

“La Sportiva was born in the Dolomites, where ski mountaineering is part of the culture,” said Jonathan Lantz, president of La Sportiva North America. “Partnering with USA Skimo is a natural step for us, and it gives us the chance to showcase the apparel we’ve developed for this sport. From high-output race suits to technical layers like the Aequilibrium Speed Jacket and Ikarus Pants, our apparel is built for the unique demands of ski mountaineering. We’re proud to support the U.S. National Team as the sport grows and heads toward its Olympic debut.”

Ski mountaineering has been steadily gaining traction in the United States, attracting both backcountry skiers and endurance athletes. Participation continues to rise, and with the sport set to make its Olympic debut in 2026, momentum is building quickly. USA Skimo has been instrumental in this growth, creating opportunities for athletes to progress from community events to international competition.

“La Sportiva’s experience and innovation in ski mountaineering apparel make them an ideal partner,” said Sarah Cookler, Head of Sport at USA Skimo. “Their support ensures our athletes have the gear they need to perform their best on the international stage.”

For nearly a century, La Sportiva has developed products that help athletes move efficiently and confidently in the mountains. This new partnership continues that tradition, supporting both the U.S. National Team and the future of ski mountaineering in the United States.

For more information on La Sportiva’s ski apparel and hardgoods, visit www.lasportivausa.com. Learn more about the USA Ski Mountaineering Association at www.usaskimo.org. 

About La Sportiva
With over 90 years of heritage, La Sportiva has unrivaled experience in building the world’s finest performance mountain footwear. Creating innovation through passion, La Sportiva now offers the most versatile technical climbing, mountaineering, Mountain Running® and hiking shoes on the market, along with a full line of ski mountaineering hardware and apparel. For more information on La Sportiva visit www.lasportivausa.com or follow @Lasportivana on Instagram. 

About USA Skimo
The USA Skimo sanctions and governs competitive ski mountaineering racing in the US and promotes and fosters recreational ski mountaineering through access, resources, education and community. USA Skimo endeavors to enable United States athletes to achieve competitive excellence in the sport of ski mountaineering. USA Skimo is recognized by the ISMF as the national sport organization for the United States.