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U.S. Ski & Snowboard has nominated 49 athletes to the 2025–26 Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team, led by Olympic medalists Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn and Ryan Cochran-Siegle, alongside world champion Breezy Johnson, Lauren Macuga, who took super-G bronze at the 2025 World Championships, and Paula Moltzan, who claimed giant slalom bronze. The roster blends experience and emerging talent as the team builds toward the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan-Cortina.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is considering a new national policy that would pause real-time live-timing at events where all competitors are U14 or younger. The goal is to shift focus toward athlete development by encouraging racers to reflect on their experience, not just their result. After strong support during a Rocky Mountain Division trial and positive survey feedback, the proposal will go before the Alpine Competition Committee for possible ratification in May 2025.

The Alpine Development Playbook presents a bold strategy to transform U.S. ski racing into the world’s leading Alpine system. Developed by the Performance Task Force, the plan outlines urgent goals, key focus areas, and ten sweeping recommendations aimed at aligning clubs, regions, colleges, and the national team. With a clear mission, data-driven targets, and emphasis on collaboration, the playbook offers a unified roadmap to elevate American athletes to consistent World Cup and Olympic success.

North America’s top men’s giant slalom skiers faced setbacks in 2025, but River Radamus led the charge with another top-15 season, while Erik Read, Patrick Kenney, and Bridger Gile added depth behind him. George Steffey returns after a year of recovery, aiming to rejoin the fight for Olympic selection in 2026.

Phil McNichol is on a mission to help clubs and academies unlock their full potential! Learn how to escape the endless cycle that hinders success and embrace strategies for growth both on and off the slopes.

For the 15th straight season, no North American man reached a World Cup slalom podium—but the signs of change are real. Benjamin Ritchie surged into the top 20, Jett Seymour found consistency, and veterans like Luke Winters and Erik Read remain in the mix. With a deeper core, renewed confidence, and Olympic momentum building, North American men may close in on the breakthrough they’ve chased for over a decade.

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a dedicated and energetic Assistant Ski Coach to join their dynamic athletics program! Learn more and apply.

North American slalom women built momentum this season with standout performances, key comebacks, and growing depth on both the Stifel U.S. Ski Team and Alpine Canada Alpin. With Olympic hopes in sight, staying healthy will be the key to converting potential into podiums in 2026.

Federica Brignone, the 34-year-old Italian star who dominated the 2024-25 World Cup season with four titles, is now facing a long recovery after a serious knee injury. She’s out of the hospital and already focused on rehab—determined, upbeat, and not ready to quit.

It’s time to register for camps. For athletes, spring and summer camps are vital for improving skills, boosting speed, building strength, and creating lasting friendships and memories. We’ve put together a comprehensive guide of a range of camps around the globe.

Henrik Kristoffersen sealed the slalom globe, but another Norwegian stole the win—and Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s Ben Ritchie delivered a breakout performance to close his season in style. The final run of the 2025 World Cup had it all, right down to the last racer.

Norway’s Timon Haugen leads a tightly packed field after the first run of the final World Cup slalom of the season in Sun Valley. Big names are chasing, and the season title remains in play.

Two slalom globes, decades of history, and one final day to decide it all—Thursday’s Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals promise thrilling, all-out battles on Greyhawk. With slalom legends of the past echoing through the venue and both men’s and women’s titles still up for grabs, the drama will go gate by gate to the finish.

Get the full preview: start times, title contenders, course setters, and North Americans chasing glory.

This article previews the men’s giant slalom at the Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals, highlighting the historic return of the event to one of skiing’s legendary resorts. It covers Marco Odermatt’s dominance, key athletes to watch, streaming options, and what fans can expect from Wednesday’s high-stakes showdown.

Lara Gut-Behrami made history with a powerful win at the Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals, while Italy’s Federica Brignone clinched the women’s giant slalom globe with a fearless second run. All three Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes finished inside the top 15 and scored World Cup points on home snow.

A fierce course, major crashes, and a globe still hanging in the balance. The first run of the women’s giant slalom at the Stifel Sun Valley Finals delivered drama from the start — and the title fight is far from over.

The 46th USCSA National Championships was record-breaking with 685 collegiate athletes representing 75 universities across 6 regions competed in the Cascade Mountains. Read more about the concluding days of the National Championship event.

The Stifel Sun Valley World Cup Finals women’s giant slalom on Tuesday will decide the season title in one dramatic, all-or-nothing race. With six North American women in the start, including a U.S. skier who’s already stood on both World Cup and World Championship GS podiums this season, the pressure is on. It’s also the U.S. women’s team’s final chance to overtake Italy in the giant slalom standings of the Nation Cup.