Dartmouth’s depth and Jayden Buckrell’s weekend sweep highlighted a thrilling opening to the EISA carnival season at Sugarloaf. With multiple first-time podiums, dominant performances, and tight team battles, the Colby Carnival set the tone for a highly competitive winter ahead.
Ski racing brings excitement, pressure, and emotion for families at every level. This article outlines what parents need to know to support racers in a healthy, productive way—on good days and bad.
The Alta Badia Gran Risa marks its 40th anniversary this weekend, celebrating four decades of legendary World Cup racing on one of the sport’s most technical and iconic slopes.
Breezy Johnson enters this Olympic season with renewed purpose after climbing back from injury, a USADA ban, and the heartbreak of missing the 2022 Games. Her world championship triumph last winter reshaped her belief in what’s possible, and now the downhiller sees a rare chance for a full-circle moment in Cortina—the hill that once ended her Olympic dream. With momentum restored and perspective sharpened, she knows nothing is guaranteed, but everything is still within reach.
The Stifel Birds of Prey Beaver Creek giant slalom brings rising Olympic pressure, shifting weather, and the third men’s GS test of the season as River Radamus leads the North Americans on home snow.
More than a year after his devastating crash in Wengen, Aleksander Aamodt Kilde is preparing to return to Colorado, where he’ll train with the Norwegian team ahead of a possible World Cup comeback at Beaver Creek. His recovery has been long and painful, but his determination—and cautious optimism—remain unshaken.
One year after her passing, the Matilde Lorenzi Foundation launches a global charity auction for ski safety. Athletes from skiing, racing, and beyond have united to honor her legacy and fund prevention, education, and innovation for a safer future on snow.
The Alpine World Cup returns this weekend as Sölden kicks off the 2025-26 Olympic season. The women race Saturday, the men Sunday, with stars from around the world — and a strong North American lineup — ready to light up the Rettenbach Glacier.
Marc Rochat Photo: Peter Gerber Plech Marc Rochat hopes to compete in his first Olympics.
You don’t have to wait until winter to train your mind for ski racing. In this article, performance psychologist Dr. Jim Taylor explains how athletes can build focus, confidence, and mental toughness in the gym—rep by rep—just like they build strength and endurance.
Petra Vlhová, Mikaela Shiffrin’s fiercest rival, is battling to return after a second knee surgery. With her future in ski racing uncertain, she shares the emotional toll of her recovery and the hope that still drives her.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard has replaced its national development team with a regional system for 2025–26, aiming to develop top athletes closer to home through focused coaching, flexible selection, and reduced costs supported by new funding and long-term endowment plans.
Turmoil at the Swedish Ski Federation as Women’s Alpine Head Coach Dismissed The Swedish Ski
North American women made major gains in World Cup giant slalom this season, with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team finishing second in the Nations Cup GS standings and Alpine Canada Alpin’s Valérie Grenier returning strong. With podiums from Paula Moltzan, breakout performances from Katie Hensien and Britt Richardson, and a growing list of point scorers, both teams look primed for Olympic success in 2026.
AJ Ginnis leaves Fischer after nearly three decades and begins a new chapter ahead of the 2026 Olympics. After an early injury ended his 2024–25 season, the World Championship medalist prepares for a comeback with a new ski brand and coaching team.
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.
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.
ChatGPT said: Aleksander Aamodt Kilde is recovering from a complex shoulder surgery that involved transplanting part of his hamstring—and he's already thinking about a return to racing before the 2026 Olympics. While the World Cup Finals play out in Sun Valley, the Norwegian speed star is taking cautious steps back to health in Innsbruck. Here's how he's staying motivated—and what might come next.
The Challenger Downhill is more than just a new racecourse—it’s a revival of Sun Valley’s rich ski racing history. With the 2025 Audi FIS World Cup Finals set to bring the world’s best skiers to Idaho, the new downhill track blends past and present, drawing inspiration from the legendary Harriman Cup races of the 1930s. Designed by renowned course builder Tom "Cowboy" Johnston, the track is steeper than any current World Cup downhill, demanding technical skill and pure speed. As athletes prepare to take on the steep, twisting gully and massive jumps, they’ll be racing not just for victory—but to cement a new legacy for speed events in the United States.
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
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