Katie Hensien Returns to Sölden With Unfinished Business
Katie Hensien returns to Sölden with unfinished business. After finishing fourth from bib 47 in 2024, the American is healthy and hungry for more.
Breezy Johnson Questions Fairness of FIS Ski Weight Rule
Olympic and World Downhill champion Breezy Johnson says summer testing hasn't shown any difference with the new lighter ski setups. She says racers will need to reach World Cup courses and surfaces to understand how they perform.
Stifel Sun Valley Finals 2027: World Cup Racing Returns to Idaho
World Cup Finals return to Sun Valley March 18–25, 2027. With tickets now on sale, the Stifel Sun Valley Finals promise eight races, crystal globe celebrations and another chance for the Challenger downhill course’s racing debut.
2026-27 Stifel U.S. Ski Team Announced: Full Alpine Roster
U.S. Ski & Snowboard names 49 alpine athletes to the 2026-27 Stifel U.S. Ski Team. See the full roster, Shiffrin’s shift toward giant slalom and super-G, Macuga’s return to snow and the season ahead.
Mikaela Shiffrin Plans Fewer Slaloms to Chase GS and Super-G
Mikaela Shiffrin is reshaping her race schedule. With Killington planned as her first slalom start, she explains why GS, super-G and recovery will take on greater importance in her “exploration season.”
Ted Ligety and Stephani Victor Named to U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Ted Ligety and Stephani Victor join nine inductees in the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026, to be honored in Ogden, Utah, in April 2027.
South American Cup: Bocock Wins, Lindsey Breaks Through
Mary Bocock and U.S. independent Rhett Lindsey won downhills at the 2026 South American Cup finals in Corralco, Chile. AJ Hurt added a super-G podium, while Barbora Nováková claimed three season titles. Race results, final standings and athlete perspectives.
George Gillett, Who Helped Shape Vail Ski Racing, Dies at 87
George Gillett helped establish Vail and Beaver Creek as major international ski racing venues, supporting the 1989 World Championships, the U.S. Ski Team and a legacy that continues today.
Stifel U.S. Ski Team Fundraiser Raises $1.35 Million in St. Louis
Stifel and the St. Louis community raised $1.35 million to support U.S. Ski & Snowboard programs, training and athlete development.
GBR’s Molly Butler, AUT’s Meissl Win 2026 Australia New Zealand Cup Overall Titles
GBR’s Molly Butler and Austria’s Christoph Meissl claimed the 2026 Australia New Zealand Cup overall titles after an international Coronet Peak finale shaped by weather cancellations.
CZE’s Novakova, USA’s Cutler Lead La Parva South American Cup Speed Races
CZE’s Barbora Novakova and USA’s Haley Cutler controlled the women’s La Parva speed series, while two junior world champions swept the men’s races.
Stifel U.S. Ski Team Siblings: Four Families Share the World Cup Journey
Eight elite ski racers. Four sibling pairs. From twins and World Cup teammates to brothers competing in the same discipline, they reveal what changes when the person pushing you toward the top is also family.
Mammoth Mountain to Host 2027 U.S. Alpine Championships Presented by Stifel
Mammoth Mountain will host the 2027 U.S. Alpine Championships presented by Stifel from March 31-April 7. The championships will bring downhill, super-G, giant slalom and slalom together at the California resort.
Lindsey Vonn Faces Another Surgery, Nine More Months of Rehab
Lindsey Vonn is walking, training and even playing tennis after her devastating Olympic crash. However, surgery to reconstruct the ACL she ruptured nine days before the Olympic downhill—and another nine months of rehabilitation—still await her.
Crans-Montana 2027 World Championships: Full Schedule and Guide
The FIS Alpine World Ski Championships return to Crans-Montana 40 years after the Swiss resort hosted the 1987 edition. Here is the complete schedule, race venue information and a look at the athletes positioned to defend their titles.
Belgian Star Sam Maes Joins Stifel U.S. Ski Team Training Group
Belgian giant slalom standout Sam Maes will train with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team throughout the 2026-27 season following the dissolution of the Global Racing Ski Team.
Australia New Zealand Cup Opens With Stifel U.S. Ski Team Podiums at Mt Hutt
Live ski racing returned at Mt Hutt with Americans Elisabeth Bocock and Liv Moritz earning victories as the 2026/27 Australia-New Zealand Cup season got underway in New Zealand.
Sölden World Cup 2026: Opener Is Just 60 Days Away
The 2026-27 Alpine World Cup season begins in 60 days on the Rettenbach Glacier. The Stifel U.S. women enter the countdown after two exceptionally strong Sölden opener
Stifel U.S. Ski Team Wins Three as South American Cup Opens
The U.S. women opened the 2026/27 South American Cup with three victories and a run of podiums at Cerro Castor, leaving Ushuaia with Americans holding the top four spots in the overall standings.
Stifel Copper Cup Returns to Copper Mountain for Thanksgiving Weekend World Cup Racing
World Cup racing returns to Copper Mountain Nov. 28-29 for the 2026 Stifel Copper Cup, featuring men’s super-G and giant slalom, plus a free O.A.R. concert, bib draw and Thanksgiving weekend festivities.
Why Mikaela Shiffrin Keeps Going: Curiosity, GS and Super-G
Why Mikaela Shiffrin keeps racing Shiffrin retirement plans Mikaela Shiffrin curiosity Shiffrin giant slalom comeback Shiffrin super-G return
Mattias Wilson’s Rise From Jackson Hole and Sugar Bowl to the Stifel U.S. Ski Team
Raised on the demanding terrain of Jackson Hole, Mattias Wilson turned a breakthrough speed season into a Stifel U.S. Ski Team nomination. Now, the 19-year-old downhill prospect is building toward Junior Worlds at Whiteface and more opportunities in Europe.
Sasha Rearick Returns to the U.S. Ski Team on the Latest Skiing Is Believing Podcast
Sasha Rearick joins the latest Skiing Is Believing podcast to discuss returning as Stifel U.S. Ski Team Alpine Director, coaching changes, and his vision for the future.
Mikaela Shiffrin Nominated for 2026 ESPY After Historic Olympic and World Cup Season
Mikaela Shiffrin has been nominated for the 2026 ESPY Award for Best Athlete – Women's Sports following one of the most dominant seasons in alpine skiing history. The three-time Olympic champion earned Olympic gold, won nine World Cup slaloms, and extended her record as the winningest skier of all time.
