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In an exclusive interview with Ski Racing Media, Shiffrin spoke about the impact of her competition with Vlhová, the evolution of her mindset, and her thoughts on the current women’s World Cup field.

In a letter to the editor, Erik Schlopy, a former ski racer with an impressive track record, shares his insight into the recent success of Stifel U.S. Ski Team members returning from injury.

Kendahl Roufa Photo: Skapare Photography & Camden Palmquist Photo: U.S. Ski & Snowboard Two Americans

Lindsey Vonn, one of the most decorated alpine ski racers in history, is officially set to return to the slopes with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team!

A great ski run seamlessly combines the nine FWDI Key Concepts into three essential elements: Stance, Transition, and Turn.

As the 2024-25 season begins, U.S. Ski & Snowboard President and CEO Sophie Goldschmidt reflects on the organization’s new initiatives, partnerships and ambitions. From pioneering domestic events to expanding partnerships and sustainability efforts, Goldschmidt shares a comprehensive “state of the union,” illustrating how the organization is creating a more robust, more accessible, and inclusive snow sports community in the U.S.

The FIS Council announced that airbags will become mandatory this season for all athletes competing in Alpine speed events at the World Cup level. Meeting online on Friday, the Council confirmed that the rule will take effect in the 2024/25 season. However, each National Ski Association can grant exceptions if an airbag restricts an athlete’s movement, causing potential safety risks.

In this week’s episode on the Skiing is Believing podcast, hosts Matt and Alan had the honor of conversing with Barbara Ann Cochran, a former World Cup ski racer for the U.S. Ski Team.

Our ski racing family mourns the loss of another family member with profound sadness, 19-year-old Matilde Lorenzi, a rising star from Italy, who sustained injuries from a training accident. This article expands on ways to come together as a community to grieve and move through difficult conversations.

This past May, former World Champion Bruno Kernen took on the role of Brand Director at TOKO. Based in Switzerland, Kernen is now channeling his passion for excellence into TOKO’s operations.

SHRED., a goggle, helmet, body protection, and eyewear company, is dedicated to boosting the confidence of athletes as they master the mountains. Recently, the company has been committed to the innovation and production of a revolutionary flat light lens, the Contrast Boosting Lens (CBL) 2.0. 

With the 2024/25 ski season underway, HEAD, a global leader in high-performance ski equipment, proudly presents its U.S. roster of World Cup Rebels.

In the latest episode of the Skiing is Believing podcast, Matt and Alan chatted with one of Britain’s best female skiers of all time, Charlie Guest.

The U.S. Ski & Snowboard team, led by Chief of Sport Anouk Patty, has unveiled a new approach to team selection criteria that aims to broaden the athlete base, promote multi-discipline skills, prioritize club and regional collaboration, and align with the realities of American alpine skiing. Through countless hours of research, discussions with clubs, in-depth analysis and personal experience, Patty and her team have crafted a set of criteria to balance long-term athlete development with immediate performance goals.

Legendary Austrian coach Erich Sailer transformed Buck Hill into a “slalom factory,” producing U.S. ski racing stars like Kristina Koznick, Lindsey Vonn, Paula Moltzan and many other Olympians. Sailer’s motto, “Creating champions in ski racing and life,” turned this small hill into a powerhouse of talent, resilience and teamwork.

As part of its continued partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, Stifel held a financial workshop for skiers, competitors and staff last month at the U.S. Ski & Snowboard USANA Center of Excellence highlighting financial best practices and educating individuals affiliated with the ski team on some of the basics of personal finance and investing.

Sync Performance has produced their first SYNC Production film titled Rogue Lines. This film showcases three exceptional independent athletes: Jimmy Krupka, Stef Fleck, and Wiley Maple.

Stifel US Ski Team's Katie Hensien, who missed the entire 2023-24 ski season due to a knee injury, made a spectacular World Cup comeback at the 2024-25 season opener in Sölden, Austria.