VIDEO: US Alpine Championships at Sugarloaf

Paula Moltzan claimed her first World Cup victory in Sölden, edging Lara Colturi by just 0.01 seconds as Emma Aicher completed the podium in a dramatic season opener.

The 2026-27 women’s World Cup opens in Sölden with Julia Scheib defending, eight U.S. starters, Petra Vlhová returning and a 67-racer field.

Katie Rowekamp won a time trial for one of two U.S. starts. The 17-year-old Stifel U.S. Ski Team member will make her World Cup debut Saturday in Sölden.