Katie Rowekamp

Katie Rowekamp won a time trial for one of two U.S. starts. The 17-year-old Stifel U.S. Ski Team member will make her World Cup debut Saturday in Sölden.

The U.S. women opened the 2026/27 South American Cup with three victories and a run of podiums at Cerro Castor, leaving Ushuaia with Americans holding the top four spots in the overall standings.

After just one season of FIS racing, Alaska's Katie Rowekamp earned a Stifel U.S. Ski Team nomination, a World Cup super-G start position and established herself as one of America's most promising young alpine skiers.

The Federation of European Ski & Snowboard Associations (FESA) Alpine Ski Cup recently took place in Soldeu, Andorra, drawing athletes born in 2008 and 2009 from nine Central European countries. Despite the United States being the only invited nation and not a member, its athletes showcased exceptional talent and spirit at this prestigious international U16 race.