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The U.S. women’s downhill team delivered a stronger season in 2025, with Lauren Macuga and Breezy Johnson earning back-to-back World Cup podiums in Kvitfjell and Johnson also claiming World Championship gold. With Jacqueline Wiles adding key points and Lindsey Vonn returning to form, the Stifel U.S. Ski Team enters the Olympic year with momentum and depth.

Renowned ski coach Dan Stripp has returned to Ski & Snowboard Club Vail as Head Women’s NorAm Coach, bringing decades of experience and a track record of guiding elite athletes to the top levels of the sport.

From Bormio to Kitzbühel, Johno McBride helped build a legacy. Now he's back to lead the next generation of American downhillers.

AJ Hurt and Ben Ritchie wrapped up their seasons with national slalom titles at the U.S. Alpine Nationals in Vail. Ritchie led a Stifel U.S. Ski Team sweep on the men’s side, while the women’s race came down to hundredths and featured standout runs from both veterans and rising collegiate stars.

Home snow. Big wins. Rising stars and veteran comebacks. See how Radamus and Bocock delivered in Vail—and why these GS titles meant more than just gold.

Luke Winters shocked the field by winning the men’s super-G on borrowed skis, while Tricia Mangan powered to her second career title in the women’s race at the U.S. Alpine National Championships in Vail. With big names, tight margins, and emotional finishes, the super-G delivered one of the most exciting days of the season

Henrik Kristoffersen sealed the slalom globe, but another Norwegian stole the win—and Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s Ben Ritchie delivered a breakout performance to close his season in style. The final run of the 2025 World Cup had it all, right down to the last racer.

Norway’s Timon Haugen leads a tightly packed field after the first run of the final World Cup slalom of the season in Sun Valley. Big names are chasing, and the season title remains in play.

Two slalom globes, decades of history, and one final day to decide it all—Thursday’s Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals promise thrilling, all-out battles on Greyhawk. With slalom legends of the past echoing through the venue and both men’s and women’s titles still up for grabs, the drama will go gate by gate to the finish.

Get the full preview: start times, title contenders, course setters, and North Americans chasing glory.

This article previews the men’s giant slalom at the Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals, highlighting the historic return of the event to one of skiing’s legendary resorts. It covers Marco Odermatt’s dominance, key athletes to watch, streaming options, and what fans can expect from Wednesday’s high-stakes showdown.

Lara Gut-Behrami made history with a powerful win at the Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals, while Italy’s Federica Brignone clinched the women’s giant slalom globe with a fearless second run. All three Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes finished inside the top 15 and scored World Cup points on home snow.

A fierce course, major crashes, and a globe still hanging in the balance. The first run of the women’s giant slalom at the Stifel Sun Valley Finals delivered drama from the start — and the title fight is far from over.

The Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals women’s giant slalom on Tuesday will decide the season title in one dramatic, all-or-nothing race. With six North American women in the start, including a U.S. skier who’s already stood on both World Cup and World Championship GS podiums this season, the pressure is on. It’s also the U.S. women’s team’s final chance to overtake Italy in the giant slalom standings of the Nation Cup.

Austria went 1-2 in Sun Valley’s debut World Cup super-G, while Marco Odermatt clinched another crystal globe and North Americans battled a brutal new course. Feurstein, Haaser, and von Allmen made the podium—but that’s only part of the story.

The 2025 Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals Super-G hits the slopes on March 23 as the world’s best skiers take on Idaho’s all-new Challenger course. Marco Odermatt has already secured the men’s super-G title, but the women’s crown will be decided in a thrilling showdown between Federica Brignone and Lara Gut-Behrami, who are separated by just five points. With only the top 25 racing, expect speed, power, and high-stakes action in Sun Valley’s first World Cup speed event in nearly 50 years.

Both the men’s and women’s downhill races at the Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals were canceled Saturday due to heavy snow and strong winds. As a result, Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt secured the men’s downhill title and completed a sweep of all four discipline globes, while Italy’s Federica Brignone claimed her first career downhill title and added a second globe to her season after already clinching the overall.

The 2025 Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals kick off with the men’s and women’s downhill on Saturday, March 22, marking the first-ever speed races on Sun Valley’s newly built Challenger course. Hosting its first World Cup events since 1977, Sun Valley sets the stage for a high-stakes showdown where the world’s fastest skiers will battle for victory on an untested track. With season titles on the line and a demanding new course to conquer, the downhill races promise high-speed drama and unforgettable moments.

The Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals bring the season’s top giant slalom and slalom racers to Idaho for a thrilling finale. While some titles are already secured, others remain undecided, setting the stage for high-stakes racing. Who’s still in the fight? Which North Americans are in the mix? And how can you watch the races? Get the full schedule, broadcast info, and athlete breakdowns in the article