Photo: U.S. Ski & Snowboard – Steven Kornreich

The buzz in the skiing world is real – Sun Valley Resort is set to host the 2025 Alpine World Cup Finals, and it’s creating a wave of excitement. When Ski Racing Media caught wind of the rumors surrounding Sun Valley’s potential as the host, they reached out to U.S. Ski & Snowboard for confirmation. The response was nothing short of thrilling: “Following positive discussions with FIS, U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Sun Valley Resort are moving forward with plans to host the 2025 World Cup Finals over two weekends at Sun Valley Resort, March 16-24, 2025. The 2024-25 calendar is still subject to final ratification by the FIS Council in the spring of 2024.”

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This announcement marks a significant moment for Alpine World Cup skiing in the United States, with the last hosting of a Sun Valley Alpine World Cup dating back to March 6th, 1977. That historic race saw the legendary Ingemar Stenmark of Sweden claiming victory, contributing to his remarkable 86 World Cup wins. Switzerland’s Christian Hemmi secured second place, while his brother Heini, the 1976 Olympic GS champion, claimed the third spot.

Sun Valley has recently demonstrated its prowess as a host, with successful U.S. Alpine National Championships in 2016, 2018, and 2023, and is gearing up to welcome the National Championships again in 2024. The 2025 Finals promise to be a highlight in the skiing calendar, adding a new chapter to Sun Valley’s rich history in alpine competition.