La International Ski Mountaineering Federation (ISMF) officially establishes itself in Lausanne. A symbolic step for the ISMF, but also a strategic asset. Being located within the Maison du Sport International allows us to strengthen our collaboration with partners in the Olympic Movement and reinforces our commitment to to advance ski mountaineering globally ", underlines Regula Meier, the president of the organization, which represents 55 national federations.
Setting up its headquarters in Lausanne lays the foundations for “ our next phase of development ", adds Ramone Cooper, Executive Director of ISMF. " Establishing our operational center at MSI allows us to connect us directly to institutional partners, welcome our stakeholders in a professional and maintain the momentum of our sport, which begins at the Olympic Games. » Ski mountaineering is indeed on the program of Milan-Cortina 2026.
Sébastien Griesmar, director of the Lausanne Olympic Capital Foundation, said: " honored "that the ISMF chooses to establish itself in the canton of Vaud." The arrival of the ISMF is significant since it is the third winter sports federation to join our international sports center He notes.
