Ryder Sarchett: Free Skiing to Jr World Champion—A Journey of Passion and Persistence
Ryder Sarchett \ Saint Jean d'Aulps, France. (Photo by Nils Louna/Agence Zoom) Ryder Sarchett, a
Jevin Palmquist: Meet the Stifel US Ski Team’s Promising Rookie
Jevin Palmquist is a name that stands out in the alpine skiing and hockey communities. At just 17, Jevin has achieved remarkable milestones in his athletic career. This year, he is the only male rookie skier named to the Stifel US Ski Team. Moreover, Palmquist is ranked the number one slalom skier worldwide for his 2007 birth year and 153 in slalom, including all FIS ages.
Norwegian World Champion Maria Tviberg Bids Farewell
Featured Image: Maria Tviberg. Credit: GEPA pictures Norwegian ski racer Maria Therese Tviberg announced her
Stifel Birds of Prey Festivities Spread Throughout the Vail Valley with World-Renowned Artist Tiësto Performing in Vail on Friday, Dec. 13
The Stifel Birds of Prey welcomes Tiësto to Vail on Friday, Dec. 13 as part of a festive entertainment lineup during the 10-day Audi FIS Ski World Cup festival.
Paige Dehart: The Female Rookie on the Stifel US Ski Team
This season, Paige Dehart was welcomed onto the Stifel US Ski Team as the new and only female rookie! Learn more about her passion and grit that got her to this accomplishment.
Stifel US Ski Team Announces 2024-25 Alpine Roster
The Stifel US Ski Team has officially named its 2024-25 roster, featuring athletes across various competition groups. This announcement comes from Chief of Sport Anouk Patty, who highlighted the team’s structure for the coming season, segmented into several elite World Cup groups and Europa Cup and NorAm teams.
Rising Star Lara Colturi Shines with Strategic Training in New Zealand
"This season started differently than usual," Lara says, her voice filled with excitement. "We chose New Zealand for our training, which was a new place for me. Although the snow is scarce, the training is going well. Adapting to less favorable conditions is part of the process, and I’m trying to make the most of the available slopes."
‘It’s Worth It’ for Sam DuPratt
Sam DuPratt, World Cup speed skier on the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team, is ready to return to snow after yet another road to recovery when he sustained a knee injury in the Bormio World Cup last season. However, he is no stranger to a triumphant return, having faced major injury setbacks in the past.
Continued Struggles for Aleksander Aamodt Kilde: Surgery Required for Persistent Infection
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, one of the world's most successful speed event skiers, faces another setback in his recovery journey. Despite weeks of antibiotics, Kilde recently shared on Instagram that the infection in his shoulder, sustained after a crash in January during the Lauberhorn downhill in Wengen, Switzerland, has persisted.
New (Zealand) Vibes: Marcel Hirscher Finds Happiness On The Other Side Of The World
Marcel Hirscher's life as an athlete in the isolation of New Zealand's South Island revolves around testing, training, eating, sleeping and not much else. The Fact Finding Mission may be focused on developing material, his setup and assessing his current level, but it is just as much about finding happiness for him on the other side of the world, as he faces the Herculean task of returning to ski racing. Here’s an update after his first ski sessions.
David Ryding: Britain’s Unstoppable Slalom Star
Ryding believed the 2023-24 season would be his last. He shares his thought process: "I always saw the 2023-24 season as a fitting finale. After the last Olympics, each year felt like a bonus. But something changed last season. The results continued and the fire in me didn't go out."
Marcel Hirscher’s World Cup Return: New FIS Wild Card Rule Secures Starting Positions for Ski Legend
A new rule allows Marchel Hirscher to open doors to the World Cup when returning to ski racing after five years of retirement. FIS added a Wild Card option in the July 2024 revision of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup rules, which will ease the passage back to the World Cup for former world-class racers and guarantee a starting position right after the top 30.
Skydiving Surprise at Stifel U.S. Ski Team Conditioning Camp
After a few long days of intense training and conditioning, jumping out of the sky was the furthest thing from the minds of Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s women’s alpine team members while attending their conditioning camp.
Marcel Hirscher’s Heartfelt Return to Ski Racing: New Journey with the Dutch Team
Marcel Hirscher, the eight-time Overall World Cup globe winner for Austria, is surprisingly returning to ski racing, this time representing the Netherlands. During a July 24 press conference, Hirscher shared his thoughts and plans for this new chapter in his career. “For me, this is not a comeback, but a project close to my heart,” the ski legend stated Wednesday
Speed Stars of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team: Jared Goldberg and Jacqueline Wiles Share Their Thrills and Thoughts with Skiing Is Believing Podcast
In episode 24 of the Skiing is Believing podcast, Matt and Alan welcomed two of the US Ski and Snowboard Team's finest downhill and super-G racers, Jared Goldberg and Jacqueline Wiles.
The Unforgettable Journey of Team Kostelić: A Family’s Triumph in Alpine Skiing
Croatian Ivica Kostelić’s journey in skiing began at a very young age in an unlikely place: Macedonia. "I started skiing in Macedonia when I was three years old because my dad was a handball coach there," Ivica recalls. However, his ski racing career didn't begin until he joined Zagreb Ski Club, where his dad was a coach, at seven. "My dad took over my training when I was ten, and that’s when our family program started," he says.
Ski Gossip: AJ Ginnis and Christina Födermayr’s Romance Heats Up
June 30th, The ski world is celebrating a new couple: Greek skier AJ Ginnis (29) and Austrian ski crosser Christina Födermayr (23). AJ Ginnis, a former US Ski Team member, has found success since starting to ski for his native country of Greece. Last season, he won the men's slalom silver at the 2023 World Championship.
Sofia Goggia: The Return of the Italian Speed Queen
Despite publicly promising her fans a return to competition, Goggia privately feared her career might be over and even considered retirement.
2024/25 Alpine World Cup Season Highlights and Calendar
Both the men’s and women’s 2024/25 Alpine World Cup seasons kick off with the traditional giant slalom (GS) races in Sölden, Austria, during the last weekend of October. This event sets the tone for an exciting season ahead.
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde Defies Odds: Returns to Skiing After Devastating Wengen Crash
Notably, five months after the accident, Aamodt Kilde returned to skiing. He recently slipped back into his ski boots and made his first turns at the SNØ indoor ski center in Lørenskog, near Oslo, Norway. Aamodt Kilde expressed his excitement to local media, stating, "It's a great feeling to finally be able to make some turns again."
Holy Moly! Shiffrin Excited for Super-G Challenge at Beaver Creek World Cup
VAIL, Colo. – Mikaela Shiffrin confirmed that she plans to compete in the World Cup super-G on the Birds of Prey course in Beaver Creek this December.
The Nations Cup Challenge: Data on Alpine Skiing’s Top Teams
Leaders of US Alpine skiing have always debated how to win the season-long Nations Cup. For over thirty years, Austria dominated the competition, and recently, Switzerland has taken the lead. In both countries, the sport plays a significant role in their national identity. They also benefit from geographical and political advantages
La Roche: A Tale of Triumph and Resilience from Swiss World Cup Skier Marc Rochat, with Bode Miller as Executive Producer
A short portrait film documentary on the ascend and battle of Marc Rochat into the elite level of World Cup slalom skiing.
Sun Valley Resort Named Host of Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals on FIS 2024-25 Alpine Calendar
Sun Valley Resort is proud to be named on the FIS Alpine Calendar as host of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Final in Sun Valley, March 22-27, 2025. The event is still subject to FIS ratification in September 2024 and will not be officially confirmed until then.
