Jett Seymour capped the ANC men’s series with back-to-back slalom wins at Coronet Peak, while Patrick Kenney, Camden Palmquist, George Steffey, Isaiah Nelson, and Canada’s William St-Germain added top-10 finishes across GS and slalom.
Sixteen-year-old Logan Grosdidier of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s Europa Cup tech group swept both South American Continental Cup slaloms in Ushuaia on Aug. 14, earning her first two Continental Cup victories in icy, challenging conditions. Liv Moritz added two podiums, and U.S. teammates Storm Klomhaus, Galena Wardle, and Kjersti Moritz all secured top-10 finishes.
After a breakout 2024–25 season that included World Cup points, a Junior Worlds medal, and a national title, 19-year-old Elisabeth Bocock is emerging as a serious contender for the U.S. Olympic giant slalom team. With 13 World Cup starts over two seasons and a full-time move to the World Cup squad, she’s gaining momentum at just the right time.
When Sierra Ryder saw a Ski Racing Media Facebook post about an opening with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, she had no idea it would launch her into a fast-paced, globe-trotting role as Alpine Communications Manager. Now in her fourth season, Ryder navigates the demands of covering two teams often racing far apart, building athlete trust, and preparing for her first Olympic Games—all with a team-first mindset and a spreadsheet that keeps it all moving.
ChatGPT said: With six medal contenders in giant slalom—including Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin—and four downhill stars like World Champion Breezy Johnson and comeback legend Lindsey Vonn, the Stifel U.S. Ski Team faces an Olympic selection puzzle ahead of Cortina 2026, where fierce internal competition will make every start spot hard-earned.
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
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Henrik Kristoffersen sealed the slalom globe, but another Norwegian stole the win—and Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s Ben Ritchie delivered a breakout performance to close his season in style. The final run of the 2025 World Cup had it all, right down to the last racer.
Exciting final slalom! Zrinka Ljutić clinches the discipline globe and Mikaela Shiffrin achieves her 101st World Cup victory. Read more from the big day!
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