Dave Ryding is Back on Snow
26th August 2025
Last modified on August 29th, 2025
The Rocket is training in Saas-Fee in Switzerland ahead of his final season and the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Ryding is putting in some on-snow training at the high-altitude glacier resort.
It is a crucial season and will be his last on the World Cup tour.
He announced his retirement earlier this summer at an exclusive event in London to which PlanetSKI was invited.
Dave Ryding and PlanetSKI’s James Cove. Image © PlanetSKI
“Competing internationally, representing my country on the World Cup circuit, and going to four Olympic Games so far has been the privilege of a lifetime,” said Dave as he announced his retirement.
“I’ve always said that I’d only carry on for as long as I think I can perform to my best level, and making this decision now frees me up to give one last push to try and go one step further over the next season.
“I know I’ve still got it in me to perform at the top of my game.
“I’m so grateful for all the support I’ve received along throughout my racing career, from the fans, teammates, sponsors, the media, and everyone who’s helped me live out my dream over the past fifteen years.
“I hope in doing that, I’ve also showed for other Brits that you can do what I did, start out on the dry slopes, work hard, and make it to the top.
“There will be time to reflect as the year goes on, but for now I’m just focused on getting my head down, training hard this summer, and making sure I’m in the best possible shape to go out with a bang this season.
“It’s been one hell of a journey, and I’ve loved every second of it.
“Now it’s time to make this final season a special one.”
He will be handing on the baton to his fellow slalom team members, Billy Major and Laurie Taylor.
Ryding, Major & Taylor. Image © PlanetSKI
Here at PlanetSKI we will be following his last season closely as GB’s greatest ever alpine skier gives it one last shot.
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