Athlete Profiles

Eirik Hystad Solberg climbed to 15th on the World Cup slalom start list after growing up far from Norway’s major ski centers. Solberg and sports science director Robert Reid explain the training culture behind his rise and Norway’s demanding Ironman test.

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.

Mari Renick grew up chasing her brother around Crested Butte. Now, after a breakthrough NorAm downhill season, she joins the Stifel U.S. Ski Team.

Mt Mansfield Graduate Maximilien Hoder joins the Stifel U.S. Ski Team after winning Junior World Championship slalom bronze and earning a World Cup start position through the NorAm Cup.

Annika Johansson developed almost entirely in Europe after moving overseas at 14, pursuing one of the most unconventional pathways of any American skier before earning her place on the Stifel U.S. Ski Team.

Dartmouth freshman and Burke Mountain Academy graduate Beatrice May entered the season focused on NCAA racing and Junior Worlds. By spring, one of the most consistent downhill campaigns in the NorAm Cup had unexpectedly earned her criteria for the 2026-27 Stifel U.S. Ski Team.

Stifel U.S. Ski Team rookie Alex Krupka capped a breakout season by clinching his nomination with a giant slalom victory at his home hill in Vail.

Two American ski racers, Maxi Høder and Bradshaw Underhill, are proving there’s no single path to success in modern ski racing. From early development to college and beyond, their contrasting journeys highlight a deeper question in the sport: what happens after talent is identified?

Emma Aicher’s 2026 season included 41 races across four disciplines, Olympic silver medals, and a season-long battle with Mikaela Shiffrin.

Marco Odermatt reflects on pressure, missed goals, and what’s next after another dominant World Cup season.

Estelle Alphand grew up in France but chose to represent Sweden, her mother’s homeland. The Olympian reflects on identity, pressure, and embracing an underdog mindset on the world stage.

Manuel Feller has officially closed the chapter on giant slalom. Ahead of the Olympics, the Austrian star is going all-in on slalom — and the reaction from his fan clubs, teammates and rivals says everything about his impact on the sport.

At just 16, alpine ski racer Mackenzie Blizzard turned life-changing medical challenges into Attack from the Back, a ski shop that donates all profits to youth charities. Her mission is redefining what giving back looks like in ski racing.

Bradshaw Underhill’s long-awaited World Cup debut came under the Planai lights in Schladming. The American reflects on nerves, conditions and his path from NCAA skiing to the sport’s biggest stage.

Nearly fifteen years after his passing, Spencer Nelson’s impact on the University of Colorado Ski Team endures through resilience, perseverance, and a legacy that extends far beyond results.

Noa Szőllős made history as the first Israeli woman to score World Cup points in alpine skiing. At just 21, the slalom specialist is proving she belongs on the world stage, combining mental resilience, technical skill, and growing confidence as she eyes the Olympics and more Europa Cup and World Cup success.

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde explains why patience and preparation come before racing as he skips Wengen during his comeback season and focuses on repetition and training over emotion.

After a terrifying training crash, Czech World Cup skier Tereza Nová is focused on one goal: independence. Supported by family, fans, and the ski racing community, her journey is a powerful reminder that life — and purpose — continue after injury.