World Cup

On a cold December morning in 1975, Ken Read shocked the ski racing world by winning Canada’s first men’s World Cup downhill in Val d’Isère. Fifty years later, he reflects on that breakthrough moment, the rise of the Crazy Canucks, and how one run changed the course of Canadian winter sport.

Daron Rahlves, the most successful U.S. men’s World Cup downhill skier in history, reflects on the bold moves, fierce rivalries, and fearless skiing that defined his career. From Squaw Valley freeskiing to Kitzbühel glory, his story is one of risk, resilience, and relentless detail.

Lindsey Vonn has earned yet another ESPY nomination, this time for Best Comeback Athlete, following her remarkable return to the World Cup circuit this year. Learn more about other ESPYS she has won and was nominated for and a recap on her comeback.

Kicking off their summer series, the Skiing is Believing podcast, hosted by grandfather-grandson duo Matt Garcka and Alan Rigg, chatted with Norwegian tech star Mina Fuerst Holtmann in their first episode.

Lauren Macuga’s breakout season delivered a World Cup win, a World Championship medal, and a bold Olympic trajectory. Known for her fearless skiing and fun-loving energy, the 22-year-old U.S. star is charging into 2026 with momentum—and her stars-and-stripes bucket hat in tow.

You will notice several fresh faces on the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team this season; six to be exact. Here is the 2025/26 rookie list.

FIS has approved the 2025–26 Alpine World Cup calendar, setting the stage for a high-stakes Olympic season with 75 races across 30 resorts. The schedule includes key qualification events, a new men’s super-G in Livigno, and a men’s downhill in Crans Montana serving as a test event for the 2027 World Championships.

The Stifel U.S. Ski Team announced key staffing changes for the 2025–26 season, including new hires and role shifts across the men’s and women’s alpine programs. With Olympic preparations underway, the team added international experience and promoted from within to build on a successful 2024–25 campaign.

FIS approved a prize money increase of up to 20% for all World Cup disciplines starting next season, as top earners from 2024–25 included Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt and Italy’s Federica Brignone. All top three men were Swiss, two of the top three women were Italian, and no Austrians cracked either podium

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.