World Cup Finals return to Sun Valley March 18–25, 2027. With tickets now on sale, the Stifel Sun Valley Finals promise eight races, crystal globe celebrations and another chance for the Challenger downhill course’s racing debut.
Stifel and the St. Louis community raised $1.35 million to support U.S. Ski & Snowboard programs, training and athlete development.
Mikaela Shiffrin and Stifel CEO Ron Kruszewski discuss skiing, business, investing, leadership, and the pursuit of success in the Season 1 finale.
After battling a hip injury and months of recovery, Stifel U.S. Ski Team speed skier Isabella Wright is rediscovering her strength, confidence, and love for the sport. With a fresh mindset and renewed focus, she’s ready to trust her instincts and embrace the grind heading into an Olympic season.
Rising U.S. Alpine star Lauren Macuga partners with Stifel as she gears up for an exciting World Cup season, bringing speed, ambition, and inspiration to the slopes.
Stifel continued its summer tradition of hosting financial planning workshops for U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes, equipping skiers and snowboarders with real-world financial tools.
The Stifel U.S. Alpine Women’s World Cup Tech Team is kicking off its first training camp, under the leadership of new head coach Alek Glebov. Learn more about Alek and his goals in his new coaching role.
Alice Merryweather and Jay Poulter of the Stifel US Ski Team took on a summer internship at Stifel Financial Corp Salt Lake City Branch. Learn about their experience and highlights.
Mikaela Shiffrin, the greatest alpine ski racer of all time, has seized an investment opportunity beyond the slopes that underscores the advancement of women's sports. The Stifel U.S. Ski Team superstar has joined the ownership group of Denver's expansion team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Read more about the milestone investment.
Exciting final slalom! Zrinka Ljutić clinches the discipline globe and Mikaela Shiffrin achieves her 101st World Cup victory. Read more from the big day!
Loïc Meillard dominates the Stifel World Cup Finals GS, Odermatt achieves 2nd and celebrates 4th consecutive globe, Kristoffersen 3rd. More exciting thrills and feelings from an exciting day at Sun Valley! Read more.
Mark your calendars! The U.S. Alpine National Championships will be hosted in Vail, CO, for the first time, from March 29th to April 1st. Learn more about the event and highlights.
The Hafjell Men’s World Cup Slalom on Sunday, March 16 marks the final regular-season race before the World Cup Finals, with crucial points on the line for both the season title race and top-25 qualification. Henrik Kristoffersen leads the standings, but Clément Noël, Loïc Meillard, Timon Haugan, and Atle Lie McGrath still have a mathematical shot at the crystal globe. For North Americans, Benjamin Ritchie has secured his first Finals appearance, while Jett Seymour needs a career-best result and a lot of luck to qualify. With Hafjell’s challenging Olympia-Løypa slope and the unpredictability of slalom, expect high drama, crashes, and shakeups in this final pre-Finals showdown.
The Men’s World Cup GS in Hafjell marks the regular season finale, with Marco Odermatt aiming for his fifth straight title while Henrik Kristoffersen and Alexander Steen Olsen look to challenge on home snow. With World Cup Finals spots and top-60 World Cup Start List rankings on the line, skiers will push for crucial points to secure better starting positions in next season’s opening races. River Radamus leads the U.S. charge, while Erik Read represents Canada in his final GS race of the season.
After the athletes competed in the unique and exhilarating team events at the Junior World Ski Championships, the racing continued with two giant slalom competitions on March 3rd and 4th. Elisabeth Bocock of the Stifel US Ski Team achieved bronze.
Federica Brignone achieves victory in the Kvitfjell super-G. Lara Gut-behrami 2nd and Sofia Goggia 3rd. Three North Americans race into the top 30.
The Kranjska Gora World Cup slalom is set to play a crucial role in the season title race, with Henrik Kristoffersen and Clément Noël separated by just three points. Norway leads the podium count, but Loïc Meillard, Timon Haugan, and Atle Lie McGrath remain in contention. Meanwhile, Benjamin Ritchie continues his breakout season for the U.S., while Jett Seymour fights for a Finals spot and Camden Palmquist gains experience on the big stage. With only two regular-season slaloms left, every run will matter in the battle for World Cup slalom supremacy.
A close second day of downhill in Kvitfjell, Norway. Emma Aicher merely edges out Lauren Macuga by -0.03 for her first World Cup victory. Macuga achieves first downhill World Cup podium and Cornelia Hütter rounds out the podium.
With just two GS races left before the World Cup Finals, Kranjska Gora presents a crucial test for the world’s best. Marco Odermatt leads the standings, but Alexander Steen Olsen and Henrik Kristoffersen remain within reach. River Radamus carries U.S. hopes, while Erik Read leads a Canadian squad eager for points. The steep and technical Podkoren 3 course will challenge skiers with its unpredictable terrain and shifting conditions, making this a must-watch event in the race for the Crystal Globe.
In honor of Shiffrin's 100th victory, Stifel will contribute a $10,000 donation to Shiffrin’s “MIK100: Reset the Sport” initiative to support learn-to-ski programs for youths in partnership with the Share Winter Foundation.
The men’s slalom at the Saalbach 2025 FIS Alpine World Championships will bring the event to a thrilling close on Sunday, February 16. With top contenders like Clément Noël, Henrik Kristoffersen, and Timon Haugan, the battle for gold will be fierce. The Stifel U.S. Ski Team fields four racers, led by Benjamin Ritchie, while Erik Read represents Canada. With no World Cup points on the line, this race is all about the title. Here’s everything you need to know, including contenders, start times, and how to watch.
The Saalbach 2025 FIS Alpine World Championships GS promises an intense battle on a long, demanding course featuring the legendary Ochsenritt section. With Marco Odermatt, Alexander Steen Olsen, and other top contenders vying for the world title, the race will test endurance, precision, and tactical skill. North American skiers, including River Radamus and Erik Read, aim to make an impact, while recent World Cup podium trends suggest a tight fight between Norway, Switzerland, and Austria. Here’s everything you need to know about the race preview, start list, and how to watch live.
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.
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.
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