Owl’s Head and Bromont | February 9–13, 2026
The women’s Nor-Am tech circuit moved north to Québec from February 9–13, delivering five high-level races across two venues. With one make-up slalom at Owl’s Head followed by a full tech block at Bromont, the week featured stacked international fields, World Cup-caliber athletes, and breakout performances from the next generation.
The series opened at Owl’s Head with a slalom rescheduled from early-season cancellations at Copper Mountain before shifting to Bromont to conclude the week with one slalom and two giant slalom races on one of the East’s most demanding pitches.
February 9 | Slalom | Owl’s Head
Owl’s Head hosted a sprint-style slalom on a course that demands tactical precision and full attack. A small pitch off the start builds speed into a long flat section before rolling into a mellow pitch toward the finish, rewarding athletes who carry momentum and maintain rhythm without breaking and slowing down anywhere.
Logan Grosdidier rose to the occasion, taking the win against a strong international field. Austrian skier Franziska Gritsch secured second place, while Viktoria Zaytseva of Ski and Snowboard Club Vail rounded out the podium in third.
The opening race set the tone for the week, highlighting both depth and international presence across the Nor-Am circuit.
2/9/2026 – Owl’s Head Nor-Am Cup- Slalom Results #1
- 1st 🇺🇸 USA – Logan Grosdidier – 1:25.80
- 2nd 🇦🇹 AUT – Franziska Gritsch – (+.19)
- 3rd 🇺🇸 USA – Viktoria Zaytseva – (+.46)
- 4th 🇮🇹 ITA – Giorgia Collomb – (+.70)
- 5th 🇺🇸 USA – Kjersti Moritz –(+.83)
Grosdidier credited her recent consistency to growing confidence on race day. “I’ve been feeling more confident and comfortable, and that’s allowed me to really trust my skiing,” she said. “I focus on staying calm, keeping it simple, and executing what I’ve been working on in training.”
“It was a great series and five fun days of racing,” said Zaytseva. “I was happy to see progress in my skiing, and our team had a strong week, which made it even more exciting. Racing at Bromont and Owl’s Head was a great experience, especially since it was my first time racing on both hills. It was a solid step forward, and I’m excited for the rest of the season.”
February 10 | Giant Slalom | Bromont
The circuit moved to Bromont for the remainder of the series, where a challenging slope with a decisive steep pitch into the finish would test technical precision and physical endurance, especially with the cold temps.
With 67 women on the start list, the field featured multiple World Cup-caliber athletes, raising the level of competition throughout the day. Austria’s Franziska Gritsch captured the victory with two composed, consistent runs.
Katie Hensien, arriving from the World Cup circuit without Nor-Am points and therefore starting deep in the field with bib 31. Battling a worn-in course, she delivered two strong runs to surge onto the podium, tying for second with 2008-born standout Logan Grosdidier — an impressive result for the young American against such a stacked field.
Bromont’s terrain rewarded skiers who managed pressure effectively on the steep pitch while staying dynamic and clean through the flatter sections.
2/10/2026 – Bromont Nor-Am Cup– Giant Slalom Results #1
- 1st 🇦🇹 AUT – Franziska Gritsch – 1:52.52
- 2nd (tie) 🇺🇸 USA – Katie Hensien – (+.09)
- 2nd (tie) 🇺🇸 USA – Logan Grosdidier – (+.09)
- 4th 🇺🇸 – Tatum Grosdidier – (+.31)
- 5th 🇮🇹 ITA – Francesca Fanti –(+.44)
February 11 | Giant Slalom | Bromont
Day two of giant slalom saw Logan Grosdidier return to the top step of the podium, capping an already highly successful tech series. Her consistency across disciplines underscored her growing presence on the NorAm circuit.
Franziska Gritsch added another podium finish in second, continuing her strong week for Austria. Italian skier Francesca Fanti secured third, adding further international depth to the results sheet.
2/11/2026 – Bromont Nor-Am Cup– Giant Slalom Results #2
- 1st 🇺🇸 USA – Logan Grosdidier– 1:49.29
- 2nd 🇦🇹 AUT – Franziska Gritsch – (+.21)
- 3rd 🇮🇹 ITA – Francesca Fanti– (+.62)
- 4th 🇺🇸 – Tatum Grosdidier – (+.70)
- 5th 🇺🇸 USA- Kjersti Moritz–(+.87)
February 12 | Slalom | Bromont
The series shifted back to slalom on February 12, where Bromont’s terrain required clean execution through the fall line and discipline into the final pitch.
Kjersti Moritz claimed victory with a composed and dynamic performance, showcasing exceptional control and quickness through the tight rhythm sections. Franziska Gritsch continued her strong week, securing another podium finish in second. Giorgia Collomb rounded out the podium in third, using the NorAm circuit to lower her points and improve her European start position while further establishing herself as a formidable presence on the circuit.
2/12/2026 – Bromont Nor-Am Cup–Slalom Results #1
- 1st 🇺🇸 USA- Kjersti Moritz– 1:32.09
- 2nd 🇦🇹 AUT – Franziska Gritsch – (+.45)
- 3rd 🇮🇹 ITA – Giorgia Collomb– (+.46)
- 4th 🇦🇺 AUS – Madison Hoffman– (+.75)
- 5th 🇮🇹 ITA – Francesca Fanti–(+1.49)
February 13 | Slalom | Bromont
The final day of racing saw Kjersti Moritz double up, taking her second consecutive slalom win to close out the series. Her Stifel U.S. Ski Team teammate Logan Grosdidier secured second place, adding to her remarkable five-race stretch. Franziska Gritsch from Austria capped off one of the most consistent weeks of the series with yet another podium finish in third.
2/13/2026 – Bromont Nor-Am Cup–Slalom Results #2
- 1st 🇺🇸 USA- Kjersti Moritz– 1:32.16
- 2nd 🇺🇸 USA – Logan Grosdidier – (+.07)
- 3rd 🇦🇹 AUT – Franziska Gritsch – (+.75)
- 4th 🇦🇺 AUS – Madison Hoffman– (+1.63)
- 5th 🇺🇸 ITA – Viktoria Zaytseva–(+1.74)
A Stacked Field and Rising Talent
Across five races, the Québec Nor-Am tech block highlighted both international strength and emerging North American talent. The presence of World Cup athletes elevated the level of competition, while young racers continued to prove they belong at the front of the field.
From sprint slalom tactics at Owl’s Head to the demanding steep pitch at Bromont, the week delivered a complete technical test and reinforced the Nor-Am circuit as a critical proving ground for the next generation of elite alpine skiers.
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