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Petra Vlhová, the remarkable Slovakian Olympic Champion, has been the only athlete to challenge the slalom dominance of the Stifel US Ski Team's superstar Mikaela Shiffrin. Vlhová’s fierce competitiveness and immense skill made her a strong contender for the 2024 season slalom title. However, her season took an unexpected turn when she suffered a devastating injury while racing giant slalom in her home World Cup race in Jasná, Slovakia.

Alexis Pinturault Returns to the Slopes After Knee Injury

Seven months ago, Alexis Pinturault, a top French star in Alpine skiing, faced a significant setback. During the Super-G race in Wengen, he crashed, injuring his left knee. This injury required surgery and forced him to miss the rest of the season. Fans everywhere wondered when he would return to the sport he loves.

Alice Robinson showed why she’s a local hero by winning the first Giant Slalom of the Winter Games NZ FIS Australia New Zealand Cup (ANC). Despite tough weather and snow conditions, Robinson outperformed a competitive field of elite women skiers.

The previous NorAm draft calendar scheduled the November women's slalom and giant slalom races in Loveland. The changes have resulted in women racing giant slalom in Copper and slalom in Aspen. The draft also had the men's slalom races in Copper, but like the women's, these races will now be held in Aspen. These are the only changes from the earlier draft.

In a devastating accident on Wednesday, three members of South Korea's national ski team lost their lives in a head-on collision in New Zealand. The crash happened on State Highway 7 near the rural town of Geraldine, on the South Island. The skiers were in New Zealand to train and compete in the upcoming Winter Games.

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Tiania Tutt Adams, a long-time Alpine Ski coach and former US Ski Team member. She left us on July 26, 2024, at her family home on Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs. Born in Michigan and raised in Colorado and Vermont, Tiania was a true skiing phenom from her earliest days at Ski Broadmoor, and her passion for the sport never waned.

The 2024/2025 season began with thrilling races in Chile at the first Visa Chile Winter Series Ford winter sports circuit. Held on the slopes of El Colorado, the event featured over 97 competitors from 17 countries. The great snow, spectacular sunshine, and a high-level race venue designed by the respected and experienced Chilean team coach Sebastián Cartes created the perfect setting for the international competitors.

SYNC Athlete Fund has allocated $50,000 in grants to help bridge the funding deficit for the sixth consecutive year. Applications are open until August 31st, 2024 at midnight.

There are new positions available at Green Mountain Valley School for U14, FIS level, and the Junior Race Program. Apply online!

Ski and Snowboard Club Vail Looks to Hire a Technician for the 24/25 Season. The opportunity can be full-time or part-time seasonal work.

Alpine Canada Alpin has announced the athletes nominated to the Canadian Ski Team for the 2024/25 season, marking a significant step in their Made for Canada Strategic Plan. This plan is dedicated to preparing athletes for the 2026 and 2030 Olympic Winter Games, with a sharp focus on youth development through the introduction of the Canadian Alpine Ski Team (CAST) D tier.

The Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes achieved numerous milestones during the 2023-24 season. The winter had record-setting successes, first-time accomplishments and many other exciting moments to applaud. Here are some standout highlights!

Stifel US Ski Team's River Radamus, the 11th highest-ranked men's GS skier globally, is spearheading an incredible opportunity for developing athletes. He's excited to unveil the first ARCO ski camp, set to span five days in Copper Mountain Resort this May and will be free of charge to participants. The genesis of this idea traces back to discussions last summer during the ARCO foundation announcement.

The successful 2024 U16 Western Region Alpine Championships in Alyeska, Alaska, showcased young skiers' impressive talents. As Bob Eastaugh captured in photos and Natalie Osborne reported, two standout athletes have emerged as frontrunners, and Alaskan contenders have also made their presence known in the rankings.

HEAD PRESS RELEASE – 26 MARCH 2024 HEAD Worldcup Rebels are the clear number one again

Sun Valley Resort is proud to be hosting the Toyota U.S. Alpine Championships presented by Stifel, March 20-24, and today, U.S. Ski & Snowboard announces the full athlete roster set to compete in the slalom, giant slalom and super-G events, vying for the title of National Champion. 

The U.S. Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA) concluded the week of competition for its Collegiate National Championships Saturday with the men’s and women’s Dual Alpine Slalom, men’s and women’s Snowboard Alpine GIant Slalom, and the Nordic Freestyle Team Relay.

SYNC is committed to supporting ski racing communities by providing top-tier, functional apparel and fostering the growth of teams across North America, including clubs with growing junior programs like Catamount Race Team.