Skimo na igrzyskach 2026: jak się ściga w skialpinizmie? | Jan Elantkowski

Ski mountaineering (skimo) is making its Olympic debut at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games. What's an Olympic ski mountaineering race like? How does ski mountaineering differ from classic ski touring, where seconds are truly won, and... why can "snaps" make a difference? I discuss this with Jan Elantkowski – a three-time Polish champion and one of our team leaders, who qualified for the Olympics in early December. We recorded this episode in the Dynafit showroom – a brand that has been a driving force in the development of ski touring and skimo for years. We also delve into equipment: ultralight skis, boots, bindings, a ski backpack, ski stoppers (required on piste courses), and the techniques that competitors perfect before their races. In this interview, you'll learn about: • What the Olympic skimo events are like: sprint and mixed relay • What are transition zones ("transition zones") and why they are trained separately • Where can you gain and lose the most: transition zones vs. downhill • What does the qualification and points competition look like during the season • Is it possible to start training skimo in Poland and where to start? Episode partner: Dynafit. Thanks for the support and the opportunity to host this interview. If you enjoyed this content, please like it, comment, and subscribe to NTN Snow & More. 00:00 Ski mountaineering/Skimo – a new Olympic discipline 00:38 Guest: Jan Elantkowski – conversation in the Dynafit showroom 01:15 Ski touring vs. ski mountaineering – what's the difference? 03:30 What does a sprint look like? 06:22 Mixed relay – an Olympic event 07:56 "Olympic" specialization vs. long mountain races 11:00 Who is Jan competing with in the relay? (qualification, ranking) 13:20 "Przepinki" – transition zones and seconds that make the difference 16:23 Downhill: you can win/lose everything here 18:20 Training in Poland and the problem of access to snow 26:02 Skimo equipment: skis, bindings, boots, ski stoppers 32:46 Backpack and carrying skis – a key element in sprinting 36:01 Athletes' influence on equipment + Dynafit and product development 38:23 Is it possible to start skimo in Poland? 40:58 Dreams and the future of the discipline #skimo #dynafit