About the Author: Katie Twible

Denver Pioneers ski athletes are hitting the ground running for the 2026 season! From NCAA champion Sara Rask’s historic sweep to new Nordic recruits and inspiring alumni stories, discover how DU skiing is shaping the next generation of champions.

Rising U.S. Alpine star Lauren Macuga partners with Stifel as she gears up for an exciting World Cup season, bringing speed, ambition, and inspiration to the slopes.

Ski racing will always carry risk, but preventable tragedies are not inevitable. From empowering coaches to raising training standards and improving emergency preparedness, the sport must shift from reactive to proactive safety. Every athlete deserves an environment where speaking up is respected, tough decisions are supported, and safety is never compromised.

Over 500 people gathered on September 21st to celebrate the life of Erich Sailer, legendary coach, mentor and father, whose guidance and passion left a lasting impact on generations of ski racers.

After podium highs and career-threatening injuries, American speed skier Jacqueline Wiles has discovered resilience, perspective, and even a passion for flying that fuels her life on and off the slopes.

Britt Richardson’s journey from fearless childhood days on skis to the World Cup stage is rooted in passion, resilience, and joy. With her sights set on the Olympics, she’s redefining what it means to find success beyond results.

The Canadian women’s alpine development team enters a new era with head coach Marie-Ève Boulianne and assistant coach Leslie Firstbrook at the helm. Together, this dynamic duo is reshaping what leadership looks like in ski racing—building not just fast skiers, but confident, resilient young women.

Canadian downhill skier Brodie Seger heads into the Olympic season guided by family, resilience, and the family motto Power of Positive Thinking, while raising ALS awareness through his #Helmet4Hope initiative.

The Stifel U.S. Alpine Women’s World Cup Tech Team is kicking off its first training camp, under the leadership of new head coach Alek Glebov. Learn more about Alek and his goals in his new coaching role.

As the landscape of NCAA ski recruiting evolves, so do the tools and opportunities for athletes and their families navigating the path to collegiate competition, with the College Cup Camp spearheading these efforts.

The importance of the off-season and how it isn’t just a break but an opportunity to get better at the things that don’t show up on a start list: mindset, movement quality, and self-awareness. What can athletes and coaches do better to embrace these crucial aspects during off-season? Learn more.

Burnout isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s data. Instead of seeing burnout as failure, we can treat it as valuable feedback and an opportunity. Learn more.

Katie Twible, a seasoned coach with over a decade of experience, kicks off the Coach's Corner series by sharing three transformative coaching lessons that have reshaped how she leads, and how she lives.