Bridger Gile

Reigning World Cup and Olympic GS champion Lucas Pinheiro Braathen leads the Sölden men’s opener. See the start list, WCSL rankings, U.S., Canadian and British starters, race times and how to watch.

Braathen Herland wins men’s giant slalom at U.S. Alpine Nationals presented by Stifel, ahead of Erik Read and Bridger Gile in Vail.

Smart and Gritsch lead the women’s slalom, Gile sweeps GS at home, and rising stars secure 2027 World Cup start spots at NorAm Finals Aspen.

Go inside two days of open, honest conversation between U.S. Ski Team staff, Rocky Mountain Division coaches, and top American athletes. From tactical GS insights to personal reflections on career challenges, the May 18–19 forum delivered rare and valuable perspectives on athlete development, coaching, and community. Watch the full sessions now, including athlete roundtables starting at 2:12:40 (Saturday) and 2:20:50 (Sunday).

North America’s top men’s giant slalom skiers faced setbacks in 2025, but River Radamus led the charge with another top-15 season, while Erik Read, Patrick Kenney, and Bridger Gile added depth behind him. George Steffey returns after a year of recovery, aiming to rejoin the fight for Olympic selection in 2026.

Home snow. Big wins. Rising stars and veteran comebacks. See how Radamus and Bocock delivered in Vail—and why these GS titles meant more than just gold.

Under a perfect sky and on a meticulously prepared slope, Switzerland’s Loic Meillard set the pace in the Kranjska Gora World Cup slalom, but the battle remains fierce with razor-thin margins. While top contenders stayed close, late starters seized their chance—Italy’s Stefano Gross and Switzerland’s Ramon Zenhäusern charged into the top 15, proving that smart, aggressive skiing was rewarded. With just 0.88 seconds separating the top eight, the second run promises an intense fight for victory.

Henrik Kristoffersen holds a narrow lead after the first run of the Kranjska Gora Men’s World Cup Giant Slalom, with Marco Odermatt and Joan Verdu in close pursuit. With the top ten separated by just over a second and late starters shaking up the standings, the second run promises an intense showdown. Follow live updates as the race for the podium reaches its thrilling conclusion.

Bridger Gile's breakthrough at the World Champs in Saalbach marked a turning point in his career. With a top-20 finish and renewed confidence, he now sets his sights on the World Cup, determined to build on his momentum.

Stifel US Ski Team's Bridger Gile is set to return to the World Cup giant slalom circuit after battling injuries. Gile, 24, will race on the challenging Sölden course on Oct. 27. Last season, he earned a World Cup start position for this season and aims to make a strong comeback.

Sugarloaf plays host to a junior national championship series following U.S. Nationals.