Stifel US Ski Team

The Men’s Team Combined debuts at Saalbach 2025, introducing a fresh test of speed and technical skill in Alpine skiing. This new event pairs downhill and slalom specialists, with their combined times determining the winner. As athletes and fans experience the format for the first time, its success could shape the future of multi-discipline competition at the sport’s highest level.

Lauren Macuga of the Stifel US Ski Team wins the downhill, setting her team for a U.S. gold in the first Team Combined.

The Women's Team Combined makes its World Championships debut on Feb. 9 in Saalbach, introducing a format that pairs a downhill skier and a slalom skier from each nation, with their combined time determining the winner. This event, set to feature at the 2026 Olympics, replaces the Mixed Team Parallel and aims to boost TV viewership. While its World Cup future remains uncertain, this week’s competition will test its appeal and competitiveness. The downhill starts at 4:00 a.m. Eastern, followed by slalom at 7:15 a.m. Eastern, with live coverage on Ski and Snowboard Live in the U.S. and CBC Sports in Canada.

The Saalbach 2025 Men’s Super-G promises high-speed action as the world’s best skiers battle for gold on the demanding Zwölferkogel course. Marco Odermatt, the season’s top-ranked racer, leads a deep field, while defending world champion James Crawford looks to defend his title after a strong Kitzbühel downhill win. Vincent Kriechmayr, a two-time world champion, returns from injury, and Mattia Casse, Fredrik Møller, and Stefan Rogentin have all proven they can contend. With only one run to decide the champion, the race will come down to who takes the most risk and executes under pressure.

The second NorAm event of the 2025 season took place on two different hills in Alberta, Canada, this past week. The elite athletes competed in both giant slalom and slalom on Mt. Norquay Ski Resort and Lake Louise. 

Zrinka Ljutíc dominates the Courchevel night slalom. Sara Hector achieves 2nd, Lena Dürr in 3rd. Mikaela Shiffrin returns with a top 10!

Dive into the Kitzbühel Hahnenkamm Super-G, packed with exciting details about the legendary course, key racers, and the intense fight for World Championship spots and season points!

The Wengen Super-G, held on the iconic Lauberhorn course, combines breathtaking Alpine scenery with intense competition. This legendary track challenges skiers with its steep sections, sharp transitions, and technical demands, making it a true test of endurance and precision. With Marco Odermatt leading the favorites and strong North American contenders like Jared Goldberg and Cameron Alexander, fans can expect an exciting race filled with drama and world-class performances.

The Bormio Super-G on the iconic Stelvio track promises thrilling action as the world’s top ski racers face one of the most demanding courses on the World Cup circuit. With steep terrain, icy conditions, and flat light adding to the challenge, skiers must rely on a single course inspection to prepare for the race. Fans can look forward to seeing reigning super-G champion Marco Odermatt defend his title, Italy’s Mattia Casse chasing a second consecutive win, and Jared Goldberg leading a strong North American contingent. Don’t miss the action—full race info, athlete profiles, and viewing details are available.

The Italian “speed queen,” Sofia Goggia, unveiled incredible confidence coming back to super-G competition and reigned victorious at the Stifel Birds of Prey. Three Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes secure supr-G points.

In this episode of the Skiing is Believing podcast, Matt and Alan had the opportunity to chat with the Stifel US Ski Team speed specialist, Tricia Mangan.

Killington Women's World Cup GS: Who’s Racing, When, and How to Watch. Shiffrin, the all-time winningest World Cup skier with 99 career victories, can secure her 100th win on home soil. To put her record into perspective, she surpassed the legendary Ingemar Stenmark of Sweden, who held the previous record with 86 wins. A victory at Killington would mark an extraordinary milestone in her career and electrify the crowd in Vermont, where she attended school and has a deep connection to the region.

Mikaela Shiffrin dominates the first run of the Levi Slalom, -0.60 ahead of the field heading into the second run.

Levi Women's World Cup Slalom preview: Who’s Racing, When, and How to Watch

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.

Exciting day at the Sölden Women's World Cup GS! Federica Brignone clinches onto the victory, setting multiple records. Mikaela Shiffrin drops to fifth place. Katie Hensien makes an unbelievable return to the World Cup stage.

Mikaela Shiffrin Shines with Confidence, Leading after the first run. Six North Americans Secure Top 30 in Sölden heading into second run.

2023 Sölden Podium: GEPA Pictures Sölden Women’s World Cup GS: Who’s Racing, When, and How