Who is racing in the Stifel Killington Cup GS, when, and how to watch the women’s 2nd World Cup giant slalom of the season.

As the world’s ski racing community transitions from the recent competitions in Sölden, Austria, and Levi, Finland, the spotlight turns to the much-anticipated Stifel Killington Cup in Vermont.

Mikaela Shiffrin currently leads the 2024 overall standings by a mere 30 points. However, Slovakia’s Petra Vlhová has been displaying impressive speed lately, indicating her strong motivation and readiness to be her best. This sets the stage for an exciting season-long competition between these two skiing titans. It’s worth noting that Shiffrin boasts two giant slalom season titles. On the other hand, while Vlhová is highly capable, she has yet to secure a season giant slalom title and is hungry to do so.

In the inaugural women’s Giant Slalom of the 23/24 season in Sölden, Swiss standout Lara Gut-Behrami clinched a tight win, highlighting her outstanding skill in a challenging field that included formidable competitors 2nd place Federica Brignone from Italy and 3rd place Slovakia’s Petra Vlhová. The women’s giant slalom continues to stand out as one of the most fiercely contested events in the sport.

The thrill of the Sölden Giant Slalom sets the stage for this weekend’s GS in Killington, Vermont, marking the beginning of the North American leg of the World Cup. For enthusiasts in the United States, this offers a prime opportunity to witness the world’s best skiers in action, all during the light of day. The excitement is palpable as the Superstar Kilington venue prepares to host the next chapter in the Alpine World Cup skiing saga.

North American highlights

Three North American skiers aim for the podium, with USA’s Mikaela Shiffrin, the reigning Giant Slalom World Champion, leading the charge. Canadian Valerie Grenier, last season’s winner of a Kranjska Gora GS, is determined to reclaim the top spot. Paula Moltzan of the USA demonstrated impressive speed in the second run at Sölden and is poised for a strong performance. Notably, Candian Claire Timmermann, who skis for the University of Utah, will race in her first World Cup in Saturday’s Stifel Killington Cup GS.

Snow conditions are expected to be excellent for the races in Killington.

Current Top Ten Women 2023-24 World Cup GS Standings

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Remarkably, in Sölden, just one country had two women secure positions in the top ten, underscoring the fierce competition within the women’s Giant Slalom field. Sixty-six athletes from 19 nations will compete in the Stifel Killington Cup GS.

Four North American women scored World Cup points in Sölden

There are a total of ten North Americans on the November 25th Stifel Killington Cup GS start list

• Bib 3, Mikaela Shiffrin, Stifel USST, Burke Mountain, Academy, Atomic, Oakley
• Bib 4, Valerie Grenier, ACA, Club de Ski Mont Tremblant, Rossignol/LOOK, Level Gloves
• Bib 11, Paula Moltzan, Stifel USST, University of Vermont, Ski and Snowboard Club, Vail, Rossignol/LOOK, Level Gloves, Oakley
• Bib 34, Britt Richardson, ACA, Calgary Alpine Racing Club, Burke Mountain, Academy, Dynastar/Lange/Look, Oakley, Level Gloves
• Bib 35, Cassidy Gray, ACA, Team Panorama, Atomic, Level Gloves
• Bib ,37 AJ Hurt, Stifel USST, Team Palisades Tahoe, HEAD
• Bib 44, Bib , Mary Bocock, Stifel USST, Dartmouth College, Rowmark Ski Academy, Rossignol,/LOOK
• Bib 49, Elisabeth Bocock, Stifel USST, Rowmark Ski Academy, Rossignol/LOOK
• Bib 54, Stella Johansson, Stifel USST, Aspen Valley Ski, & Snowboard Club. Atomic
• Bib 55, Sarah Bennett, ACA, Stoneham, Québec Ski Team, Rossignol/LOOK, Level Gloves
• Bib 60, Claire Timmermann, Banff Alpine Racers, University of Utah, Dynastar, Lange, LOOK

Killington history

In the early 1900s, Vermont embraced year-round tourism, kickstarting its ski industry with the Winter Olympics in 1932 and the Civilian Conservation Corps. Perry Merrill, the “Father of Vermont’s State Parks and Alpine Ski Areas,” spearheaded the creation of ski trails, fostering a partnership between the state and private developers. Fast forward to the 1950s, when ski enthusiast Preston Leete Smith’s determination led to the formation of the Sherburne Corporation. Despite challenges, including limited funds and weather setbacks, Killington Basin Ski Area opened on December 13, 1958, marking the beginning of Killington Resort’s legacy.

Event Schedule and Viewing Guide: Start Times and How to Watch

The women’s first run starts at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time and 7:00 a.m. on the West Coast. Subsequently, the second run will commence at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time and 10:00 a.m. on the West Coast. Additionally, with a subscription, a full replay will be available after the race on O+ and a second run on-demand on Peacock.

First Run Viewing

Outside is the source for the free first-run live feed in the US.

Second Run Viewing has multiple options.

For viewers in the U.S., multiple sources offer the second run of the women’s Stifel Killington Cup GS. It can be accessed for free on the streaming service Outside. Moreover, the second run will also be available on Peacock and NBC TV.

It’s important to note that on-demand for the entire race is accessible on O+. Additionally, Peacock will also offer on-demand for the second run. Both services require a subscription.

Two distinctive three-person teams will be announcing the Stifel Killington Cup races

World Cup winners Marco Sullivan and Alice McKennis Duran, accompanied by DC Oetken, will be the live announcers for both runs on Outside TV and O+.

During the second run, Olympic Champion Picabo Street, World Cup expert Steve Porino, and NBC sports announcer Steve Schlanger will be the voices on Peacock and NBC, providing live commentary.

In Canada, the World Cup can be viewed on CBC sports

First run Start list and race program for Saturday’s November 25th, Stifel Killington Cup women’s GS

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Program for the November 25th Stifel Killington Cup women’s giant slalom