Sun Valley Resort Receives Final FIS Ratification, Officially Named Host of Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals

Featured image: The start at Sun Valley Resort. Credit: Gilmour Hayden

Press Release provided by Outside PR

World’s top 25 male and female alpine athletes set to compete at the first-ever Stifel Sun Valley Finals, including slalom, giant slalom, super-G and downhill disciplines.

Sun Valley, ID (September 27, 2024) – Sun Valley Resort has officially been named host of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals, March 22-27, 2025, including all four disciplines for men and women. FIS granted final ratification to Sun Valley Resort upon completion of the World Cup course and updates to the base area infrastructure. Sun Valley Resort is thrilled to welcome the world’s top athletes to the Stifel Sun Valley Finals vying for the overall World Cup title. 

“Sun Valley has a long and storied history in ski racing, for many years hosting the revered Harriman Cup, our first FIS World Cup in 1975, and most recently the U.S. Alpine Championships back-to-back,” said Pete Sonntag, Sun Valley Resort GM and VP. “We’re proud of our mountain and believe it will provide a great test of the world’s greatest skiers, but we’re even more proud of our community and the way this small western town can rally around an event of this caliber. We’re thrilled for athletes, families, and travelers worldwide to come experience the best of Sun Valley.” 

A nod to the Union Pacific’s railroad history, Sun Valley Resort has named the race course “Challenger,” as challenger cars were known for their speed and power. The name also honors the resort’s new state-of-the-art Challenger chairlift which serves some of the resort’s most challenging terrain. This new course promises to be one of the most demanding downhill courses in North America. 

The Stifel Sun Valley Finals schedule of race events is as follows: 

● March 22- men’s and women’s downhill 

● March 23- men’s and women’s super-G 

● March 24- off day, no race events 

● March 25- women’s giant slalom 

● March 26- men’s giant slalom 

● March 27- men’s and women’s slalom

“It’s official, the Stifel Sun Valley Finals is confirmed on the FIS Alpine World Cup schedule this season,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “We are thrilled to welcome back the best skiers from each alpine discipline to the iconic slopes of Sun Valley Resort. We are confident that this event will not only be a success, but it will further show that we have world class venues right in our backyard.” 

Sun Valley will also have a bustling events lineup over World Cup Finals off the slopes. Enjoy live music after the races daily, explore Ketchum and the 5850 Festival, and catch more entertainment at Festival Meadows in Sun Valley. Stay tuned for entertainment updates HERE. 

Volunteer registration is now open. By volunteering for Stifel Sun Valley Finals, you are volunteering for U.S. Ski and Snowboard (USSS). USSS is a nonprofit organization and the national governing body for skiing and snowboarding in the United States with a mission to support athlete training, development, competition, and educational needs. To learn more about opportunities, check out our volunteer page HERE. 

VIP Packages are now available for purchase including experiences like exclusive viewing and lounge areas, complimentary food and beverages, VIP shuttle services, and branded swag. Learn more HERE. Grandstand viewing will be available at the race finish area soon. 

For media and photographers covering the event, please fill out the credentials form HERE. 

Athlete Images | U.S. Ski & Snowboard 

Resort Media Images | Sun Valley Resort 

Please visit https://www.sunvalley.com/media for permission forms and other media assets. 

Media Contacts: 

Sun Valley Resort: sunvalley@outsidepr.com 

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About Sun Valley Resort 

Sun Valley Resort was founded in 1936 as America’s first destination ski resort. Located in the Idaho mountains, it is truly a four-season resort with a wide array of activities. Outdoor adventure enthusiasts enjoy world-class skiing, snowboarding, skating, hiking, biking, golfing, fishing, shooting, concerts, shopping, restaurants, and conferences, and special event space. Sun Valley is a member of The Grand America Hotels and Resorts family. Sister properties include Snowbasin Ski Resort, The Grand America Hotel, Little America Hotel (all Salt Lake City, Utah); The Westgate Hotel, San Diego, Calif.; Little America Flagstaff, Ariz.; Little America, Wyo., and Little America, Cheyenne, Wyo. 

Sun Valley is served by Hailey’s Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN). The airport is located 14 miles from the resort and is easily accessed from six major cities: San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), Los Angeles (LAX), Salt Lake City (SLC), Denver (DEN), and Chicago (ORD). All Sun Valley Resort guests receive complimentary roundtrip airport transportation. 

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