Britain’s most successful alpine skier, Dave Ryding, has announced that the 2025–26 season will be his last. The 38-year-old slalom star plans to retire after his fifth Olympic appearance, aiming to end his career with a historic podium and a new personal best at the Games.
Patrick Kenney’s rise to the World Cup wasn’t linear—but it was relentless. From being cut by the U.S. Ski Team to racing independently in Europe, earning All-American honors at the University of New Hampshire, and building a support network from scratch, Kenney’s journey is a story of grit, gratitude, and belief. Now back on the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, he’s more prepared than ever—and ready for the Olympic season ahead.
Go inside two days of open, honest conversation between U.S. Ski Team staff, Rocky Mountain Division coaches, and top American athletes. From tactical GS insights to personal reflections on career challenges, the May 18–19 forum delivered rare and valuable perspectives on athlete development, coaching, and community. Watch the full sessions now, including athlete roundtables starting at 2:12:40 (Saturday) and 2:20:50 (Sunday).
Petra Vlhová, Mikaela Shiffrin’s fiercest rival, is battling to return after a second knee surgery. With her future in ski racing uncertain, she shares the emotional toll of her recovery and the hope that still drives her.
A revised World Cup calendar proposal for the 2025–26 season adds a second men’s downhill in Beaver Creek and adjusts several speed events to address athlete concerns over discipline balance. If approved on June 12, the plan would bring the men’s schedule to nine races each in downhill, super-G, and giant slalom, with eleven slaloms.
Haley Cutler: A World Cup Breakthrough Built on Passion, Grit, and Belief Kvitfjell and the
Youth Enrichment Services (YES), a nonprofit dedicated to offering meaningful outdoor experiences to thousands of young people in Boston since 1968, was honored with the 2025 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion of the Year Award by U.S. Ski & Snowboard.
What makes the dominant Swiss men’s speed team so successful? Speed Team Head Coach Reto
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 and Stifel have announced a landmark eight-year extension of their title partnership through 2034—the longest and most significant in the organization’s history. The renewed agreement supports all ski disciplines, drives athlete development, and builds momentum heading into three Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, including Salt Lake City-Utah 2034.
FIS reveals the provisional 2025/26 World Cup schedule. We dive further into the additions, changes, and the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Learn more.
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.
Nordica is gearing up for an exciting summer of ski testing at two premier alpine training destinations: Mt. Hood, Oregon, and Copper Mountain, Colorado. Demo the latest 2026 Dobermann collection. Find out more and secure your demo spot.
Canadian-German skier Roni Remme has announced her retirement from World Cup skiing ahead of the 2026 Olympic season. After switching from Canada to Germany in 2022 and battling multiple injuries, the former Crans Montana podium finisher ends her career with gratitude and resolve.
North American women made major gains in World Cup giant slalom this season, with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team finishing second in the Nations Cup GS standings and Alpine Canada Alpin’s Valérie Grenier returning strong. With podiums from Paula Moltzan, breakout performances from Katie Hensien and Britt Richardson, and a growing list of point scorers, both teams look primed for Olympic success in 2026.
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.
Nordica athlete Lenz Hächler represents the Swiss Team and has shown remarkable resilience in overcoming pain to excel on the Europe Cup circuit this past season. Discover more about his determination and achievements.
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.
North America’s top men wrapped a turbulent World Cup downhill season with moments of brilliance and signs of strain. Canada celebrated a Kitzbühel win from James Crawford and a pair of podiums from Cameron Alexander, while the Stifel U.S. Ski Team managed just one podium amid injuries and ranking drops. As the 2026 Olympic season approaches, both teams show potential—but podium consistency and athlete health will be key.
The U.S. women’s downhill team delivered a stronger season in 2025, with Lauren Macuga and Breezy Johnson earning back-to-back World Cup podiums in Kvitfjell and Johnson also claiming World Championship gold. With Jacqueline Wiles adding key points and Lindsey Vonn returning to form, the Stifel U.S. Ski Team enters the Olympic year with momentum and depth.
Federica Brignone crashed at the Italian National Championships at Val Di Fassa, resulting in a comminuted leg fracture. Read more.
AJ Hurt and Ben Ritchie wrapped up their seasons with national slalom titles at the U.S. Alpine Nationals in Vail. Ritchie led a Stifel U.S. Ski Team sweep on the men’s side, while the women’s race came down to hundredths and featured standout runs from both veterans and rising collegiate stars.
Stef Fleckenstein is using the SkyTechSport ski simulators at SkiCosmos to enhance her strength, mobility, and confidence as she recovers from a World Cup injury. Discover more about her journey.
Home snow. Big wins. Rising stars and veteran comebacks. See how Radamus and Bocock delivered in Vail—and why these GS titles meant more than just gold.
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