Lauren Macuga entered the Olympic season as one of the brightest young stars on the Stifel U.S. Ski Team before an ACL tear ended her winter before it began. The World Championship medalist opens up about recovery, missing the Olympics, rediscovering her love for ski racing and her planned return to snow.
Lindsey Vonn and Ryan Cochran-Siegle headlined the 2026 Stifel Awards, earning Athlete of the Year honors for the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team. U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Stifel recognized athletes, coaches and rising stars across the organization following the 2025-26 season.
Mt Mansfield Graduate Maximilien Hoder joins the Stifel U.S. Ski Team after winning Junior World Championship slalom bronze and earning a World Cup start position through the NorAm Cup.
Annika Johansson developed almost entirely in Europe after moving overseas at 14, pursuing one of the most unconventional pathways of any American skier before earning her place on the Stifel U.S. Ski Team.
Raised skiing the steep terrain of Crested Butte and inspired by Olympian mother Wendy Fischer, Aksel Lindenmeyr earned a Stifel U.S. Ski Team nomination after a breakthrough season that included strong NorAm results and a World Junior Championships medal.
Lindsey Vonn delivered an emotional commencement speech at USC, reflecting on her devastating Olympic crash in Cortina, her comeback at 41, and why she has no regrets about returning to elite ski racing.
Dartmouth freshman and Burke Mountain Academy graduate Beatrice May entered the season focused on NCAA racing and Junior Worlds. By spring, one of the most consistent downhill campaigns in the NorAm Cup had unexpectedly earned her criteria for the 2026-27 Stifel U.S. Ski Team.
Stifel U.S. Ski Team rookie Alex Krupka capped a breakout season by clinching his nomination with a giant slalom victory at his home hill in Vail.
Sasha Rearick steps into the Borgen Family Alpine Director role with a broad challenge: strengthen the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, improve athlete pathways and connect American alpine skiing from grassroots development to the World Cup.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced Phil McNichol as the new Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team men’s head coach, bringing decades of World Cup leadership experience back to the American program
The North Face will become the new official performance apparel partner of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Ski & Snowboard in an eight-year agreement running through the 2034 Winter Olympics.
After more than a decade on Rossignol skis, Paula Moltzan is making a major equipment change by joining Marcel Hirscher’s VAN DEER-Red Bull Sports race program as its first female athlete.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced the 2026–27 Stifel U.S. Ski Team nominations. See the full Alpine roster, top names, and emerging talent.
A clear breakdown of U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s 2026–27 Stifel alpine team criteria, including A, B, C Team standards and NCAA pathway.
Lindsey Vonn’s recovery continues after her Olympic crash, but a recent public appearance shows the reality behind her optimistic timeline.
Mikaela Shiffrin reflects on her 2026 season, from Olympic gold to the overall title, and explains how curiosity, adaptation and team connection keep her at the top.
Olympic champion Breezy Johnson, Jacqueline Wiles and Allison Mollin share insights on training, confidence and the road ahead after the World Cup Finals.
After a demanding season, Mikaela Shiffrin reflects on her future in slalom while inspiring young girls to stay engaged in sport beyond competition.
Members of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team were honored in St. Louis with an exclusive screening of ESPN’s On the Edge: World Cup Ski Racing, celebrating Olympic success and bringing athletes, partners, and fans together for a red-carpet evening.
Lindsey Vonn says a return to the 2030 Olympics remains possible—but only if she can compete at the highest level after her recovery.
According to the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, Jared Goldberg retires after 194 World Cup starts, leaving a legacy of strength, consistency, and speed.
A.J. Hurt and Cooper Puckett win slalom titles at U.S. Alpine Nationals presented by Stifel. Full results and race analysis from Vail.
After more than a decade without a World Cup slalom podium, U.S. men’s skiing may finally be turning a corner. A breakout performance at Junior Worlds in Narvik signals new depth and raises an important question: is a new era beginning?
Elisabeth Bocock wins GS at U.S. Alpine Nationals presented by Stifel as Bocock sisters go 1–2. Hensien returns to the podium in Vail.
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