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Park City, Utah (May 5, 2026) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced the 48 athletes nominated to the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team for the 2026–27 season, laying the foundation for a campaign that builds toward the 2027 World Championships. The nominations include athletes who met the published selection criteria.

The Process: What Happens Next?

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has completed the first phase of its selection process with nominations, while final team naming is scheduled for October.

Athletes are formally nominated in May and, pending acceptance and fulfillment of team criteria, will be officially named to the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team in October 2026.

The Standouts: Who Leads This Team?

The nomination list is anchored by athletes who continue to push the limit at the highest level of the sport:

• Mikaela Shiffrin, the winningest alpine skier in history, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and eight-time world champion
• Breezy Johnson, Olympic and world downhill champion
• Ryan Cochran-Siegle, two-time Olympic silver medalist
• Lindsey Vonn, the most successful speed discipline skier in history and Olympic gold medalist

Vonn Included: What Does It Mean?

The inclusion of 41-year-old Lindsey Vonn immediately stands out. Her presence adds intrigue, but her impact this season remains uncertain.

Vonn has not ruled out a return, yet the timeline for that comeback remains unclear following the injury she sustained in February at the Cortina 2026 Olympics.

The 2010 Olympic downhill champion entered the Cortina 2026 Olympics leading the World Cup downhill standings and was one of the favorites for another gold medal.

The Season Ahead: Where This Team Is Headed

The 2026–27 World Cup season builds toward its defining moment: the 2027 World Championships in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, in February.

That stage will test this group at the limit, where strength, timing, and execution separate contenders from the rest. Several U.S. athletes are positioned to challenge for medals.

The official Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team announcement will be made in the fall.

The Stars: Who Delivered Last Season?

Several nominees delivered at the highest level last season, earning World Cup podiums and Olympic medals:

• Mikaela Shiffrin — nine wins and 11 podiums, Olympic slalom gold
• Lindsey Vonn — two wins and seven podiums
• Breezy Johnson — Olympic downhill gold and three podiums
• Ryan Cochran-Siegle — Olympic super-G silver and two downhill podiums
• Paula Moltzan — five podiums and Olympic team combined bronze
• Jacqueline Wiles — one downhill podium and Olympic team combined bronze

Nor-Am Success: Who Is Pushing Up?

Strong USA performances on the Nor-Am Cup circuit during the 2025–26 season have earned the following athletes World Cup start positions, adding depth and internal competition across the team:

• Isaiah Nelson, Stifel US Ski Team — 2nd Overall, 1st super-G, 2nd GS
• Erik Arvidsson, Stifel US Ski Team — 1st Downhill, 3rd super-G
• Maximilien Hoder, Stifel US Ski Team — 2nd Slalom
• Wiley Maple independent— 2nd Downhill
• Jevin Palmquist, Stifel US Ski Team — 3rd Slalom
• Bridger Gile, Stifel US Ski Team — 3rd GS
• Logan Grosdidier, Stifel US Ski Team — 2nd Overall, 1st super-G, 2nd GS
• Katie Rowekamp, Stifel US Ski Team — 2nd super-G
• Kjersti Moritz, Stifel US Ski Team — 2nd Slalom

2026–27 Stifel U.S. Ski Team Nominations:

Women’s A Team (12 athletes)

• Mary Bocock, Salt Lake City, UT; Rowmark Ski Academy; 10/7/2003, WCSL 25th SG)
• Keely Cashman, Strawberry, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; 4/4/1999, HEAD, WCSL 14th SG & 27th DH)
• Katie Hensien, Redmond, WA; Rowmark Ski Academy; University of Denver; 12/1/1999, SHRED, WCSL 43rd GS
• A.J. Hurt, Carnelian Bay, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; 12/5/2000, HEAD, WCSL 23rd GS & 30th SL)
• Breezy Johnson, Victor, ID; Rowmark Ski Academy; 1/19/1996, Atomic – WCSL 3rd DH & 22nd SG)
• Lauren Macuga, Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; 7/4/2002)
• Allison Mollin, Truckee, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; 7/7/2004, HEAD – WCSL 22nd DH)
• Paula Moltzan, Prior Lake, MN; Buck Hill Ski Team/Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; All-American University of Vermont; 4/7/1994 – WCSL 5th SL & 6th GS
• Nina O’Brien, Edwards, CO; Burke Mountain Academy/Team Palisades Tahoe; 11/29/1997 – WCSL 13th GS & 31st SL
• Mikaela Shiffrin, Edwards, CO; Burke Mountain Academy/Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 3/13/1995, Atomic, Oakley – WCSL 1st SL, 4th GS & 46th SG
• Lindsey Vonn, Vail, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail/Buck Hill Ski Team; 10/18/1984, HEAD, Oakley – WCSL 6th DH & 15th SG
• Jacqueline Wiles, Aurora, OR; White Pass Ski Club; 7/13/1992 – WCSL 12th DH & 28th SG

Men’s A Team (5 athletes)

• Bryce Bennett, Olympic Valley, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; 7/14/1992, Oakley, WCSL DH 32nd & SG 52nd
• Ryan Cochran-Siegle, Starksboro, VT; Cochran’s Ski Club/Mt. Mansfield Academy; 3/27/1992, HEAD – 9th DH & 10th SG
• Tommy Ford, Bend, OR; Mt. Bachelor Ski Education Foundation; 3/20/1989, HEAD
• Kyle Negomir, Littleton, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 10/3/1998 – 25th DH & 28th SG
• River Radamus, Edwards, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 2/12/1998 – 11th GS & 25th SG

Women’s B Team (4 athletes)

• Elisabeth Bocock, Salt Lake City, UT; Rowmark Ski Academy; 9/3/2005, WCSL GS 32nd & 62nd SL
• Liv Moritz. Edwards, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; All-American University of Denver; 11/28/2004, WCSL 43rd SL
• Ava Sunshine, Encinitas, CA; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail/Burke Mountain Academy; 6/20/2002, Atomic
• Isabella “Bella” Wright, Salt Lake City, UT; Snowbird Sports Education Foundation; 2/10/1997, Atomic, WCSL 26th DH & 49th SG

Men’s B Team (6 athletes)

• Erik Arvidsson, Woodside, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; All-American Middlebury College; 9/3/1996, HEAD, WCSL 35th DH
• Bridger Gile, Aspen, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club/Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 10/15/1999, HEAD, Oakley, WCSL 49th GS
• Isaiah Nelson, Wayzata, MN; Buck Hill Ski Racing Club; 4/3/2001, SHRED
• Ben Ritchie, Waitsfield, VT; Green Mountain Valley School; 9/5/2000, HEAD, WCSL 34th SL
• Ryder Sarchett, Sun Valley, ID; Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, Sun Valley Ski Academy; All-American University of Colorado; 7/28/2003, WCSL 32nd GS
• Jett Seymour, Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; All-American University of Denver; 11/5/1998, Atomic, WCSL 48th SL

Women’s C Team (10 athletes)

• Logan Grosdidier, Wenatchee, WA; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 12/16/2008
• Tatum Grosdidier, Wenatchee, WA; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 7/24/2004
• Annika Hunt, Park City, UT; Burke Mountain Academy; 11/30/2006
• Annika Johansson, Aspen, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; 6/23/2006, Atomic *
• Beatrice May, East Burke, VT; Burke Mountain Academy; Dartmouth College; 11/24/2006 *
• Kjersti Moritz, Edwards, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; All-American Middlebury College; 11/28/2004
• Mari Renick, Vail, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 6/5/2009, HEAD *
• Dasha Romanov, Thornton, CO; Sun Valley Ski Academy, Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; University of New Hampshire; 5/3/2003
• Katie Rowekamp, Girdwood, AK; Burke Mountain Academy; 10/10/2009 *
• Viktoria Zaytseva, Edwards, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 10/17/2007, Nordica

Men’s C Team (11 athletes)

• Stanley Buzek, Silverthorne, CO; Team Summit Colorado; 8/18/2005
• Maximilien Hoder, Stowe, VT; Mt. Mansfield Academy/APEX2100; 9/12/2005, HEAD *
• John Kerbaugh, Williston, VT; Mt. Mansfield Academy; 11/11/2005
• Alex Krupka, Fayston, VT; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 3/30/2006 *
• Aksel Lindenmeyr, Crested Butte, CO; APEX2100; 11/25/2005, HEAD *
• Jeremy Nolting, Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 7/26/2005, HEAD
• Jevin Palmquist, Eagan, MN; Team Summit Colorado; 3/6/2007, Atomic
• Jay Poulter, Bondville, VT; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club/Stratton Mountain School; University of Utah; 7/1/2003, Atomic
• Cooper Puckett, Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Mountain School ,Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; Dartmouth College; 3/31/2003, HEAD
• Jack Smith, Sun Valley, ID; Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, Sun Valley Ski Academy; 4/24/2001
• Mattias Wilson, Jackson, WY; Sugar Bowl Ski Team & Academy; 10/6/2006, Atomic *

* Newly named to the Stifel U.S. Ski Team

Closing Context

This group reflects depth across every discipline, combining Olympic medalists, World Cup winners, Nor-Am champions, and a rising generation already pushing onto the international stage. The balance between proven performers and emerging talent positions the Stifel U.S. Ski Team for both immediate results and long-term success.

2025-26 Stifel U.S. Ski Team Members Who Were Not Renamed

Women

• Tricia Mangan 3/7/1997) WCSL 31st SG & 51st DH
• Stella Johansson (9/2/2003)

Men

• Jared Goldberg (6/15/1991) WCSL 50th SG — retired
• Sam Morse (5/27/1996) WCSL 33rd SG & 54th DH
• Patrick Kenney (2/13/1997)
• Luke Winters (4/2/1997) WCSL 49th SL
• Camden Palmquist (4/15/2003)
• Tanner Perkins (5/18/2001)
• Hunter Salani (2/25/2005)
• Nolan Sweeney (1/12/2004)