Stifel Aspen Winternational: Men’s World Cup Slalom Preview and Contenders Update

Seymour 2023 Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup SL: GEPA pictures

Who is racing, when, and how to watch the Sunday, March 3rd men’s Stifel Aspen Winternational slalom

Prepare for an adrenaline-packed showdown as the Stifel Aspen Winternational men’s World Cup slalom approaches this Sunday, March 4th. The competition is heating up with only two regular-season slalom races left before the finals in Saalbach, Austria. Let’s take a look at how the season has unfolded so far and who’s leading the charge for glory.

Austria’s Manuel Feller has been dominating the slopes this season, clinching victory in four out of eight slaloms. Germany’s Linus Strasser has two wins and Switzerland’s Daniel Yule has one win under his belt, while Feller’s teammate Marco Schwarz secured one before getting sidelined with an injury. With Austria leading the charge with five wins, Germany closely follows with two victories, and Switzerland with one.

Chasing the World Cup Globe

In the race for the coveted season’s slalom globe, Feller holds a commanding lead with 590 points, leaving Strasser trailing by 204 points. While Feller is in pole position to clinch the title, the math leaves the door open for three other contenders. However, a victory on Sunday would secure Feller’s claim to the throne, cementing his status as a World Cup slalom champion. Yet, anything can happen in the unpredictable world of ski racing.

Top-ranked 2024 Men’s Slalom Skiers

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Sixty-eight athletes from 19 countries will compete in the February 24th Palisades Tahoe GS.

Men’s Nations Cup slalom standings

In the Nations Cup men’s slalom competition, Austria has a firm grip on the lead with 1392 points, sitting comfortably ahead of Switzerland by 434 points. Norway trails closely in third place, only 56 points behind Switzerland. Despite their strong performance, it’s surprising that Norway has yet to secure a slalom win this season.

Turning our attention to the North American contingent, it’s been a challenging season. The Stifel US Ski Team is ranked 13th with 50 points, while Canada has struggled even more, amassing only 17 points, also ranking 13th.

To date, 53 athletes from 16 countries have scored 2024 season men’s World Cup slalom points

North Americans

While it’s unlikely that any North Americans will crack the top 25 to qualify for the finals based on regular season standings, it’s not out of the realm of possibility. Leading the charge is Colorado native Jett Seymour, ranked 39th with 19 points. His teammate Benjamin Ritchie shares the same rank and points, hoping to rally in front of the home crowd.

Veteran Erik Read represents Canada, sitting at 42nd with 17 points, while GS specialist River Radamus, also from Colorado, aims to make a splash in his home state.

North American men who earned World Cup Slalom points during the 2024 season.

North American men starting in the Stifel Aspen Winternational Slalom

• Bib 33, Jett Seymour, Stifel USST, SSWSC, University of Denver, Fischer, One/Way
• Bib 40, Luke Winters, Stifel USST, Sugar Bowl Ski Academy, Fischer
• Bib 45, Benjamin Ritchie, Stifel USST, Green Mountain Valley School, Dynastar, Lange
• Bib 47, Erik Read, ACA, Banff Alpine Racers, University of Denver, Atomic, UVEX, Level Gloves
• Bib 50, Asher Jordan, ACA, Whistler Mountain Ski Club, Atomic, Level Gloves
• Bib 57, Justin Alkier, ACA, National Ski Academy, Middlebury College, Rossignol/LOOK, Level Gloves
• Bib 61, Isaiah Nelson, Stifel USST, Buck Hill Ski Team, Rossignol, LOOK, Level Gloves
• Bib 68, River Radamus, Stifel USST, Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, Rossignol, LOOK, Level Gloves

With the excitement building and the stakes high, all eyes are on Aspen for what promises to be a thrilling display of skill, speed, and determination. Let’s see if the hometown advantage can propel our North American athletes to new heights on the global stage.

About Aspen

Aspen, Colorado, has a storied history in alpine racing, hosting 86 FIS Ski World Cup races since 1968. Situated in the Rocky Mountains, Aspen’s journey from a mining town named Ute City to a renowned ski destination reflects its resilience. Despite facing economic downturns, Aspen thrived in the mid-20th century with the development of Aspen Mountain into a premier ski resort, attracting visitors worldwide.

With the excitement building and the stakes high, all eyes are on Aspen for what promises to be a thrilling display of skill, speed and determination. Let’s see if the hometown advantage can propel our North American athletes to new heights on the global stage.

How and when to watch

The men’s first run starts at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time and 8:00 a.m. on the West Coast. Subsequently, the second run will commence at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time and 11:00 a.m. Pacific time. Additionally, with a subscription, a full replay will be available after the race on O+.

First Run Viewing

• The Stifel Palisades Tahoe races will be LIVE on Outside Watch (for free) and on-demand (behind a paywall). NBC and CNBC will also feature domestic races, sometimes live and sometimes tape-delayed. NBC/CNBC will simulcast it via Peacock when it airs. Peacock will not have on-demand domestic races

Eastern times

In Canada, viewers can watch on CBC sports

In Canada, sports enthusiasts can watch the World Cup on CBC Sports

First run Start list and daily program for Sunday, March 3rd Stifel Aspen Winternational men’s World Cup slalom

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The daily program for Sunday, March 3rd Stifel Aspen Winternational men’s World Cup slalom