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Lindsey Jacobellis Releases New Book “Unforgiving: Lessons from the Fall”

By U.S. Ski & Snowboard
October, 17 2023
Jacobellis
Lindsey Jacobellis poses with the flag at the 2022 Olympics. (Getty Images)

Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Cross Team legend and two-time Olympic champion Lindsey Jacobellis released her new book “Unforgiving: Lessons from the Fall” on Tuesday.

In an interview with the Today Show, Jacobellis says the title reflects “how the media treated me but more importantly how I treated myself” following a fall at the 2006 Olympics in Torino that cost her the gold medal.

The book details her personal journey of acceptance and growth to solidify her title of the most decorated snowboard cross athlete in history.

“Unforgiving: Lessons from the Fall” is now available for purchase on Amazon and through HarperCollinsPublishers.

2023-24 U.S. Para Alpine Ski Team Announced

By Ryan Odeja
October, 16 2023
Andrew Haraghey skis in a giant slalom race
Andrew Haraghey racing in the men's standing giant slalom at the 2023 FIS Para Alpine Ski World Championships in Espot, Spain. (Marcus Hartmann/U.S. Ski & Snowboard)

PARK CITY, Utah (Oct. 16, 2023) - U.S. Ski & Snowboard officially announced the 12 athletes who have accepted their nomination to the 2023-24 U.S. Para Alpine Ski Team across all classifications and disciplines. 

The team is highlighted by multi-time Paralympic medalists Laurie Stephens and Andrew Kurka, alongside seasoned athletes such as Andrew Haraghey and Jesse Keefe.

The 2023-24 FIS Para Alpine Ski World Cup season begins in St. Moritz, Switzerland, in December with a set of downhill races and the team will spend the majority of their season in Europe. Beyond World Cup races, the team will be back stateside for the Winter Park Open in January, the Huntsman Cup in February and National Championships in early April. 

“I am confident that the team will be bringing home some great results this season,” said Erik Leirfallom, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Para Sport Director. “This team had a productive off-season with a month-long camp in Chile and two strength testing sessions in Colorado Springs, so I’m excited to see their hard work pay off.” 

You can find the finalized FIS World Cup schedule here.

2023-24 U.S. Para Alpine Ski Team

(Hometown; Club; College/University; Birthdate)

A Team

Women

  • Laurie Stephens (Wenham, MA; University of New Hampshire; 3/5/1984)

Men

  • Andrew Haraghey (Enfield, CT; National Ability Center; Westminster University; 12/16/1995)
  • Andrew Kurka (Palmer, AK; Alyeska Ski Club; Purdue University; 1/27/1992)
  • Jesse Keefe (Sun Valley, ID; Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; University of Colorado Colorado Springs; 3/26/2004)
  • Spencer Wood (Pittsfield, VT; National Sports Center for the Disabled; University of Colorado Boulder; 1/17/1997)
B Team

Women

  • Allie Johnson (Chicago, IL; National Sports Center for the Disabled; Colorado State University; 12/23/1994)
  • Saylor O’Brien (Woodland, UT; National Ability Center; 4/28/2003)
  • Audrey Crowley (Vail, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 3/1/2007)

Men

  • Matthew Brewer (Huntington Beach, CA; National Ability Center; Saddleback Community College; 5/8/1975)
  • Connor Hogan (Foxborough, MA; National Sports Center for the Disabled; 6/6/1997)
  • Ravi Drugan (Eugene, OR; Oregon Adaptive Sports; 12/19/1989)
  • Patrick Halgren (Tolland, CT; National Sports Center for the Disabled; 6/24/1992)
COACHES AND STAFF
  • Anouk Patty - Chief of Sport
  • Erik Leirfallom - Para Sport Director
  • Ryan Pearl - Head Coach, Para Alpine
  • Lyndsay Strange - Assistant Coach, Para Alpine
  • Sawyer Mattsson, Assistant Coach, Para Alpine
  • Brian Neff - Athletic Development Coach, Para Alpine & Para Snowboard
  • Ryan Odeja - Para Press Officer
FOLLOW THE U.S. PARA ALPINE SKI TEAM

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

Ryan Odeja - U.S. Para Alpine Ski Team Press Officer
ryan.odeja@usskiandsnowboard.org

2023-24 Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team Announced

By Libby Arganbright
October, 12 2023
Dusty Henricksen and Julia Marino
Dusty Henricksen and Julia Marino of the United States pose for a photo after winning the Snowboard Slopestyle Final at the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix at Mammoth on February 04, 2023 in Mammoth, California. (U.S. Ski & Snowboard)

PARK CITY, Utah (Oct. 12, 2023) - U.S. Ski & Snowboard is thrilled to officially announce the roster of 54 athletes who have accepted their nomination to the Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team in halfpipe, slopestyle/big air and snowboard cross for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Athletes named to the team formally accepted their nominations, which were based on predetermined selection criteria. 

This upcoming season will welcome 14 FIS Snowboard slopestyle, big air and halfpipe World Cups, with the season officially kicking off in Chur, Switzerland Oct. 20-21, 2023. Of the 14 events, three World Cups will be held in the states: the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix and the Visa Big Air presented by Toyota at Copper Mountain Dec. 13-16, 2023 and the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix at Mammoth Mountain Feb. 31-March 3, 2024. For the snowboard cross 2023-24 season, 10 World Cups are scheduled, starting with the Les Deux Alpes World Cup Dec. 1-3, 2023 in France.

The Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team boasts the world's highest number of Olympic gold medalists. Each of the three teams includes a two-time Olympic champion: Chloe Kim in halfpipe, Jamie Anderson in slopestyle and Lindsey Jacobellis in snowboard cross. Additionally, Red Gerard secured an Olympic gold medal in 2018 for slopestyle, and Nick Baumgartner clinched Olympic gold in team snowboard cross in 2022, bringing the total of eight gold medals earned by active national team athletes. Beyond that, Dustry Henricksen secured the FIS overall World Cup title in slopestyle and Jake Vedder had two second-place finishes in snowboard cross World Cups last season. 

“This team has an incredible array of Olympic medalists and experienced veterans, while nurturing some of the most promising talents in the world,” said U.S. Ski & Snowboard Snowboard Sport Director Rick Bower. “Aspiring riders have the privilege of training alongside and learning from our highly decorated Olympic athletes, showcasing their work ethic and raw talent. I am very optimistic about this season and the future of our teams."

HYDRO FLASK U.S. SNOWBOARD TEAM
(hometown; club; USASA series; college/university; birthdate)

HALFPIPE
Pro Team
Women

  • Sonora Alba* (San Pedro, CA; Mammoth Mountain Snowboard Team; Unbound Series; 7/16/2006)
  • Bea Kim* (Palos Verdes, CA; Mammoth Mountain Snowboard Team; Unbound Series; 1/25/2007)
  • Chloe Kim (Torrance, CA; Mammoth Mountain Snowboard Team; Unbound Series; 4/23/2000)
  • Maddie Mastro (Wrightwood, CA; Mammoth Mountain Snowboard Team; Unbound Series; 2/22/2000)

Men

  • Chase Blackwell* (Longmont, CO; Summer Action Sports Club; Rocky Mountain Series; Colorado Mountain College; 2/27/1999)
  • Chase Josey (Hailey, ID; Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; Big Mountain West Series; 3/31/1995)
  • Lucas Foster (Telluride, CO; Jim Smith Club; Rocky Mountain Series; 9/17/1999)
  • Joey Okesson (Southbury, CT; Okemo Mountain School; Southern Vermont Series; Sacred Heart University; 8/23/2002)

Rookie Team
Women

  • Rochelle Weinberg** (Steamboat Springs, CO; Summit Action Sports; Rocky Mountain Series; 4/13/2009)
  • Kinsley White** (Santa Clarita, CA; Mammoth Mountain Ski & Snowboard; South Tahoe Series; UCLA; 6/19/2003)

 Men

  • Noah Avallone (Montauk, NY; Stratton Mountain School; Southern Vermont Series; 5/16/2007)
  • Alessandro Barbieri (Portland, OR; Tahoe Select Snowboard Team; Mt. Hood Series; 10/5/2008)
  • Levko Fedorowycz (Topanga, CA; Mammoth Mountain Snowboard Team; Unbound Series; 8/21/2004)
  • Kade Martin (Bellyache Ridge, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Rocky Mountain Series; 1/21/2006)
  • Sumner Orr (Weston, VT; Okemo Mountain School; Southern Vermont Series; 3/22/2006)
  • Elijah Pyle** (Bend, OR; Mt. Bachelor Ski Education Foundation; Central Oregon Series; 12/24/2004)

SLOPESTYLE / BIG AIR
Pro Team
Women

  • Jamie Anderson (South Lake Tahoe, CA; South Lake Tahoe Series; 9/13/1990)
  • Rebecca Flynn* (Victoria, MN; G Team; Upper Midwest Snow Series; 7/24/2006)
  • Hailey Langland (San Clemente, CA; Tahoe Select Snowboard Team; Tahoe Series; 8/2/2000)
  • Julia Marino (Westport, CT; Southern Vermont Series; 9/11/1997)
  • Courtney Rummel* (West Bend, WI; Wisconsin Advanced Ski & Snowboard Program; Midwest Best Series; 11/12/2003)

Men

  • Chris Corning (Avon, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; Rocky Mountain Series; AIMS Community College; 9/7/1999)
  • Jake Canter* (Evergreen, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; Aspen Snowmass Series; 7/19/2003)
  • Brock Crouch (Mammoth Mountain, CA; Mammoth Mountain Snowboard Team; Unbound Series; 8/22/1999)
  • Sean FitzSimons (Hood River, OR; Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation; Central Oregon Series; University of Utah; 9/22/2000)
  • Red Gerard (Silverthorne, CO; Rocky Mountain Series; 6/29/2000)
  • Judd Henkes (La Jolla, CA; Mammoth Mountain Snowboard Team; Unbound Series; 4/3/2001)
  • Dusty Henricksen (Mammoth Lakes, CA; Mammoth Mountain Snowboard Team; Unbound Series; 2/2/2003)
  • Luke Winkelmann (Blowing Rock, NC; Kirk’s Camp; Rocky Mountain Series; 12/18/2000)

Rookie Team
Women

  • Kaitlyn Adams (Silverthorne, CO; Worldwide Snowboarding; Rocky Mountain Series; 09/16/2005)
  • Hahna Norman** (Truckee, CA; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; North Lake Tahoe Series; 10/26/2004)
  • Ty Schnorrbusch (Monroe, NJ; Tru Snowboarding; Rocky Mountain Series; 05/15/2002)
  • Jade Thurgood (Salt Lake City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; 1/27/2002)

Men

  • Fynn Bullock-Womble (Mebane, NC; One Team LLC; Rocky Mountain Series; Full Sail University & Valencia College; 2/3/2005)
  • Brooklyn DePriest** (Rocklin, CA; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; North Lake Tahoe Series; Colorado Mountain College; 2/21/2006) 
  • Lucas Ferry (Pennington, NJ; American Snowboard Training Center; Southern Vermont Series; 6/16/2004)
  • Liam Johnson (Savage, MN; G Team; Upper Midwest Snow Series; 11/26/2004)
  • Evan Wrobel** (Bozeman, MT; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Rocky Mountain Series; 12/30/2005) 

SNOWBOARD CROSS
Pro Team
Women

  • Acy Craig* (Morrisville, VT; Stratton Mountain School; Big Mountain West Series; 12/3/2002)
  • Faye (Gulini) Thelen (Salt Lake City, UT; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Rocky Mountain Series; Westminster University; 3/24/1992)
  • Lindsey Jacobellis (Stratton Mountain, VT; Stratton Mountain School; Southern Vermont Series; 8/19/1985)
  • Meghan Tierney (Rumson, NJ; International Snowboard Training Center; Rocky Mountain Series; 1/5/1997) 
  • Stacy Gaskill (Golden, CO; International Snowboard Training Center; Rocky Mountain Series; University of Colorado Boulder; 5/21/2000)  
  • Bri Schnorrbusch* (Monroe Township, NJ; Gould Academy Competition Program; Maine Mountain Series; 1/30/2006)

Men

  • Nick Baumgartner (Iron River, MI; Superior Series; 12/17/1981)
  • Tyler Hamel* (Bethel, ME; Gould Academy Competition Program; Maine Mountain Series; 7/12/2004)
  • Hagen Kearney (Norwood, CO; International Snowboard Training Center; Rocky Mountain Series; 11/6/1991)
  • Senna Leith (Vail, CO; International Snowboard Training Center; Rocky Mountain Series; 4/8/1997)  
  • Connor Schlegel (Edwards, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Rocky Mountain Series; 3/13/2002)
  • Jake Vedder (Pinckney, MI; International Snowboard Training Center; Great Lakes Snow Series; 4/16/1998)
  • Cody Winters (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; Rocky Mountain Series; 4/20/2000)

Development
Men

  • Nathan Pare** (Bethel, ME; Gould Academy Competition Program; Maine Mountain Series; 2/1/2005)
  • Boden Gerry** (Carrabassett Valley, ME; Carrabassett Valley Academy; Maine Mountain Series; 3/9/2006)
  • Theodore Mclemore** (Pittsburgh, PA; International Snowboard Training Center; Appalachian Series; 12/30/2002)

*promoted to Pro Team
**newly named to the Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team

Snowboard Coaches and Staff:

  • Snowboard Sport Director: Rick Bower
  • Pro Team Halfpipe Head Coach: Danny Kass
  • Pro Team Slopestyle & Big Air Coach:  Mike Ramirez
  • Pro Team Slopestyle & Big Air Coach: Stan Wu
  • Snowboard Cross Head Coach: Rob Fagan
  • Pro Team Halfpipe Coach: Maddy Schaffrick
  • Snowboard Cross Coach: Nathan Park
  • Rookie Team Slopestyle & Big Air Coach: Ryan Conway 
  • Rookie Team Slopestyle & Big Air Coach: Eric Beauchemin
  • Rookie Team Halfpipe Coach: Matt Ladley
  • Snowboard Athletic Development Coach: Calvin Chapman 
  • Team Manager: Missy Konig 
  • Snowboard Press Officer: Libby Arganbright 

Follow the Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team:

Instagram: @ussnowboardteam
Facebook: @usskiandsnowboard
TikTok: @usskiandsnowboardteam
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For More Information Contact: 
Libby Arganbright
Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team Press Officer
libby.arganbright@usskiandsnowboard.org

 

2023-24 Stifel U.S. Freeski Team Announced

By Libby Arganbright
October, 12 2023
David Wise and Birk Irving
David Wise and Birk Irving of the United States pose for a photo after the Freeski Halfpipe Final at the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix at Mammoth on February 03, 2023 in Mammoth, California. (U.S. Ski & Snowboard)

PARK CITY, Utah (Oct. 12, 2023) - U.S. Ski & Snowboard is thrilled to announce the roster of 39 athletes who have accepted their nomination to the Stifel U.S. Freeski Team in both halfpipe and slopestyle/big air for the upcoming 2023-24 season. These nominations have been based on predetermined selection criteria. 

The freeski roster features a dynamic mix of veterans who've proudly represented the United States on the global stage and promising newcomers. Notable halfpipe athletes include two-time Olympic champion David Wise, 2022 Crystal Globe winner Birk Irving and 2023 World Champion Hanna Faulhaber. The slopestyle team boasts talents like 2022 Olympic champion Alex Hall, 2022 Olympic silver medalist Colby Stevenson, 2023 X Games gold medalist Mac Forehand, three-time Olympian Maggie Voisin, and 2022-23 U.S. national champion Grace Henderson. Halfpipe athletes Svea Irving and Tristan Feinberg have been promoted to the pro team, with Irving securing an X Games bronze medal and national champion award, while Feinberg showcases his unique style. The slopestyle pro team welcomes Troy Podmilsak, the 2023 world champion in big air. 

The 2023-24 World Cup calendar is packed with anticipation, featuring a total of 13 FIS Freeski World Cup competitions, including four halfpipe, five slopestyle and four big air contests, with the season officially kicking off in Chur, Switzerland Oct. 20-21, 2023. Three World Cups will be held in the states: the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix and the Visa Big Air presented by Toyota at Copper Mountain Dec. 13-16, 2023 and the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix at Mammoth Mountain Feb. 31-March 3, 2024. 

“We’re excited to kick off the 2023-24 season!” said U.S. Ski & Snowboard Freeski Sport Director Skogen Sprang. We have a great roster of athletes on the halfpipe and slopestyle/big air teams and are looking forward to a great year of pushing the sport of freeskiing. With some new blood as well as finely tuned veteran athletes supporting and motivating each other, the possibilities are limitless, and we can’t wait to see what this group can accomplish this winter.”  

STIFEL U.S. FREESKI TEAM
(hometown; club; USASA series; college/university; birthdate)

HALFPIPE
Pro Team

Women

  • Hanna Faulhaber (Carbondale, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; Rocky Mountain Series; Colorado Mountain College; 9/04/2004)
  • Svea Irving* (Winter Park, CO; Winter Park Freeski Team; Rocky Mountain Series; University of Colorado Boulder; 2/27/2002)

Men

  • Aaron Blunck (Crested Butte, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Rocky Mountain Series; 4/12/1996)
  • Lyman Currier (Boulder, CO; Winter Park Freeski Team; Rocky Mountain Series; 8/28/1994)
  • Tristan Feinberg* (Aspen, CO; Rocky Mountain Series; 4/23/2003)
  • Alex Ferreira (Aspen, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; Aspen/Snowmass Series; 8/14/1994) 
  • Hunter Hess (Bend, OR; Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation; Central Oregon Series; 10/01/1998)
  • Birk Irving (Winter Park, CO; Winter Park Freeride Team; Rocky Mountain Series; 7/26/1999) 
  • Cassidy Jarell (Aspen, CO; Rocky Mountain Series; 8/31/1999)
  • Dylan Ladd (Lakewood, CO; Winter Park Freeski Team; Rocky Mountain Series; University of Colorado Boulder; 8/29/2001) 
  • David Wise (Reno, NV; 6/30/1990)

Rookie Team
Women

  • Kate Gray (Crowley Lake, CA; Mammoth Mountain Freeski Team; Unbound Series, 06/29/2006)
  • Riley Jacobs (Oak Creek, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; Rocky Mountain Series; Colorado Mountain College; 8/14/2003)

Men   

  • Ben Fethke (Boise, ID; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; 04/14/2006)
  • Nick Geiser** (Carbondale, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; Aspen/Snowmass Series; Colorado Mountain College; 10/4/2004)
  • Connor Ladd (Lakewood, CO; Winter Park Freeski Team; Rocky Mountain Series; University of Colorado Boulder; 9/26/2003)
  • Matt Labaugh (Avon, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Rocky Mountain Series; Colorado Mountain College; 01/05/2004)
  • Eugene (Kai) Morris (Aspen, CO; Pro Team Foundation; Rocky Mountain Series; 3/22/2004) 

SLOPESTYLE/BIG AIR
Pro Team
Women

  • Caroline Claire (Manchester Center, VT; Stratton Mountain School; Southern Vermont Series; University of Utah; 2/2/2000)
  • Rell Harwood (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; University of Utah; 6/1/2001)
  • Marin Hamill (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; University of Utah; 4/5/2001)
  • Grace Henderson (Madbury, NH; Waterville Valley BBTS; New Hampshire Series; University of Utah; 4/28/2001)
  • Maggie Voisin (Whitefish, MT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; 12/14/1998)

Men

  • Mac Forehand (Winhall, VT; Stratton Mountain School; Southern Vermont Series; 8/4/2001)
  • Nick Goepper (Lawrenceburg, IN; Cork Technologies and Consulting; Rocky Mountain Series; 3/14/1994)
  • Alex Hall (Salt Lake City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; University of Utah; 9/21/1998)
  • Hunter Henderson (Madbury, NH; Waterville Valley BBTS; New Hampshire Series; University of Utah; 12/28/2002)
  • Cody LaPlante (Truckee, CA; Olympic Valley Freestyle and Freeride Team; North Tahoe Series; 2/15/2002)
  • Troy Podmilsak* (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; 8/23/2004)
  • Konnor Ralph* (Helena, MT; Wy’East Mountain Academy; Mt. Hood Series; University of Utah; 1/27/2003)
  • Colby Stevenson (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; University of Utah; 10/3/1997) 

Rookie Team 
Women

  • Bella Bacon (Ellicottville, NY; Agenda Freeski; Western New York Series; 1/29/2004)
  • Ellie DeRosier** (Bend, OR; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; 10/24/2006) 
  • Kate Gray** (Crowley Lake, CA; Mammoth Freeski Team; Unbound Series, 06/29/2006)
  • Jay Riccomini (he/him) (Port Matilda, PA; Team Summit Colorado; Rocky Mountain Series; 3/12/2004) 

Men

  • Tanner Blakely** (Coeur d’Alene, ID; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Mount Hood Series; 5/24/2003) 
  • Charlie Gnoza (South Londonderry, VT; Stratton Mountain School; Southern Vermont Series; 8/2/2003) 
  • James Kanzler** (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; University of Utah; 10/15/2003) 
  • Henry Townshend** (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; 2/16/2006) 
  • Walker Woodring** (Sun Valley, ID; Rocky Mountain Series; 3/13/2010) 

*promoted to Pro Team
**newly named to the Stifel U.S. Freeski Team

Freeski Coaches and Staff: 

  • Freeski Sport Director: Skogen Sprang
  • Pro Team Halfpipe Head Coach: Mike Riddle 
  • Pro Team Slopestyle & Big Air Head Coach: Dave Euler 
  • Pro Team Halfpipe Coach: Matt Margetts 
  • Pro Team Slopestyle & Big Air Coach: Ryan Wyble
  • Rookie Team Halfpipe Coach: Ryan Carey  
  • Rookie Team Slopestyle & Big Air Coach: Leah Stroud 
  • Freeski Athletic Development Manager: Matt Voss 
  • Team Manager: Erin Doyle
  • Press Officer: Libby Arganbright

Follow the Stifel U.S. Freeski Team: 

Instagram: @usfreeskiteam
Facebook: @usskiandsnowboard
TikTok: @usskiandsnowboardteam
Twitter: @usskiteam 
Threads @usskiteam 

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For More Information Contact: 
Libby Arganbright
Stifel U.S. Freeski Team Press Officer
libby.arganbright@usskiandsnowboard.org

2023-24 U.S. Para Snowboard Team Announced

By Ryan Odeja
October, 12 2023
U.S. Para Snowboard athlete rounds a gate during a snowboardcross race

PARK CITY, Utah (Oct. 12, 2023) - U.S. Ski & Snowboard officially announced the 10 athletes that have accepted their nomination to the 2023-24 U.S. Para Snowboard Team across all classifications and disciplines. 

The 2023-24 U.S. Para Snowboard Team is highlighted by two-time Paralympic gold medalist Brenna Huckaby and two-time Paralympic medalist Keith Gabel. Also headlining the team is recent ESPY Award winner Zach Miller, who took home three 2023 World Championship medals (one gold, one silver, one bronze) this March. 

The 2023-24 FIS Para Snowboard World Cup season begins in Landgraaf, Netherlands with two banked slalom races in November. From there, the team will spend time in Europe before heading to Canada to wrap up their season at the end of March. 

“It’s a really exciting time for the U.S. Para Snowboard Team,” said Erik Leirfallom, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Para Sport Director. “We have the most decorated Para snowboard team in the world. This will be a groundbreaking season in terms of results and building awareness of Para sports in the United States.” 

Find the finalized FIS World Cup schedule here

2023-24 U.S. Para Snowboard Team

(Hometown; Club; College/University; Birthdate)

Women

Darian Haynes (Muncie, IN; Adaptive Action Sports; 1/3/2000)
Brenna Huckaby (Baton Rouge, LA; Team Utah Snowboarding; 1/22/1996)
Peggy Martin (Elgin, IL; 5/25/1964)

Men

Noah Elliott (St. Charles, MO; Team Panasonic; 7/12/1997)
Keith Gabel (Ogden, UT; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; 7/20/1984)
Zach Miller (Silverthorne, CO; Adaptive Action Sports; 3/10/1999)
Mike Minor (Scranton, PA; Adaptive Action Sports; 7/28/1990)
Joe Pleban (Fredericksburg, VA; Adaptive Action Sports; Christopher Newport University; 8/7/1990)
Mike Schultz (St. Cloud, MN; 8/27/1981)
Evan Strong (Haiku, HI; Adaptive Action Sports; 11/13/1986)

COACHES AND STAFF

Anouk Patty - Chief of Sport
Erik Leirfallom - Para Sport Director
Mark Kelly - Head Coach, Para Snowboard
Michael Jennings - Assistant Coach, Para Snowboard
Brian Neff - Athletic Development Coach, Para Alpine & Para Snowboard
Ryan Odeja - Para Press Officer

FOLLOW THE U.S. PARA SNOWBOARD TEAM

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Twitter: @usskiteam
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

Ryan Odeja - U.S. Para Snowboard Team Press Officer
ryan.odeja@usskiandsnowboard.org

Stifel Success NorAm Series Schedule Announced for 2023-24 Season

By Sierra Ryder
October, 12 2023
Elisabeth Bocock
Elisabeth Bocock competes in the giant slalom last season. (Steve Kornreich - U.S. Ski & Snowboard)

PARK CITY, Utah (Oct. 12, 2023) - U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced the schedule for the upcoming 2023-24 Stifel Success NorAm Series, part of the NorAm Cup. The schedule will contain 18 starts across slalom, giant slalom, super-G and downhill for alpine. 

The NorAm Cup series is one of five Continental Cups (Europe, Australia-New Zealand, South America, Far East). The NorAm Cup is a FIS series of events hosted in the U.S. and Canada, and is considered a stepping stone to the World Cup circuit. 

The calendar will return to Copper Mountain, Beaver Creek Resort, Burke Mountain and Stratton Mountain, which offer consistent and challenging terrain for up-and-coming alpine ski racers. The schedule is also returning to the esteemed Whiteface Mountain in New York after a one-year hiatus.

Stifel, the title sponsor of the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team, is the title sponsor of the United States-based alpine Stifel Success NorAm Series. The schedule will also feature a number of starts in Canada with NorAm Finals finishing off in Panorama, British Columbia April 1-11. 

“The NorAm Cup is a vital next step for our athletes on the way to Europa Cup and World Cup competition,” said U.S. Ski & Snowboard Alpine Development Director Chip Knight. “It is also a significant benchmarking series for our junior athletes, with NorAm results helping athletes qualify for the World Junior Championships in Haute Savoie, France this year and ultimately earn national team selection.”

View full 2023-24 NorAm Cup Calendar

NorAm Cup Schedule 

  • Dec. 6-9: Copper Mountain, CO – women’s and men’s downhill/super-G*
  • Dec. 11-14: Beaver Creek Resort, CO – men’s slalom/giant slalom*
  • Dec. 13-16: Tremblant, CAN – women’s slalom/giant slalom
  • Jan. 2-5: Stratton Mountain, VT – women’s slalom/giant slalom*
  • Jan. 2-5: Burke Mountain, VT – men’s slalom/giant slalom*
  • Jan. 7-8: Whiteface Mountain, NY – men’s and women’s super-G*
  • Feb. 24-25: Devils Glen, CAN – women’s slalom
  • Feb. 26-27: Georgian Peaks, CAN – women’s giant slalom 
  • Feb. 26-29: Mont Ste-Marie, CAN  – men’s slalom/giant slalom
  • April 1-11: Panorama Resort, CAN – men’s and women’s slalom/giant slalom/super-G/downhill 

*denotes Stifel Success NorAm Series 

2023 Stifel Killington Cup Tickets Available

By U.S. Ski & Snowboard
October, 12 2023
AJ Hurt
AJ Hurt competes in the giant slalom last season at the Stifel Killington Cup (U.S. Ski & Snowboard)

Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard destination in Eastern North America and a POWDR resort, announced today that tickets for the 2023 Stifel Killington Cup will be available for purchase starting October 12 at 10:00 a.m. ET at killington.com. Taking place November 24-26, the Audi FIS Ski World Cup will once again bring the women’s giant slalom and slalom races to Vermont. The event is expected to attract Stifel U.S. Ski Team superstars, including five-time Stifel Killington Cup slalom victor and winningest alpine skier in history Mikaela Shiffrin, and former University of Vermont skier and 2023 world champion Paula Moltzan.

Returning this year is the athlete bib presentation, fireworks display and festival village openingto kick things off on Friday night. No ticket is required for the Friday night activities, which are free to the public. Saturday and Sunday will feature world-class ski racing, as well as live music performances, starting at just $10 for a ticket. The event will highlight Heroic, an initiative empowering women in the ski industry, with panel discussions and a premiere of the women’s ski film “Advice for Girls.”

“I am thrilled to welcome the World Cup back to Killington once again. It is the best way to kick off the season, a testament to our snowmaking team and the strength of the ski community as a whole,” says Mike Solimano, president and general manager of Killington Resort and Pico Mountain. “The Stifel Killington Cup is about the community as much as the competition. Last year, we were able to donate $270,000 to support regional winter sports organizations through the Killington World Cup Foundation, and we are proud to continue this tradition and donate a portion of ticket sales, including 100% of VIP packages, again this year.”

A percentage from all ticket options benefit the Killington World Cup Foundation (KWCF), which supports athlete team services and provides grants to bolster winter sports infrastructure and access to winter sports throughout the region. Proceeds from 2022 ticket sales supported over 31 winter sports programs in nine states. Ticket offerings for the 2023 Stifel Killington Cup include: 

General Admission - $10 per day

A portion of proceeds of general admission tickets benefit the KWCF. General Admission viewing areas are located all around the base of Superstar Trail and adjacent to the racecourse. Two video boards will provide top-to-bottom race coverage while approximately 35% of the course will be visible from these areas.

VIP Packages – Sold in Partnership with the Killington World Cup Foundation

The Killington World Cup Foundation is currently pre-selling Silver, Gold and Platinum packages only including exclusive access to the VIP Tent presented by Great Gulf. Information about VIP package options or getting on the waitlist for individual tickets can be found at kwcfgivesback.org

Premier Grandstand – $100 Sat / $90 Sun 

The Premier Grandstand offers guaranteed access to the highest five rows of the grandstands at the base of Superstar trail, providing one of the best vantage points of the course.  A portion of proceeds benefit the KWCF. 

Grandstand – $45 Sat / $40 Sun

Ticketed Grandstands are located at the base of the Superstar trail, adjacent to the racecourse, and are general admission for all rows except the top five. The grandstand provides an elevated view of the racecourse, along with two jumbo screens broadcasting top-to-bottom race coverage.  A portion of proceeds benefit the KWCF.

Parking 

K-1 preferred parking is available again this year. Preferred parking is $90 on Saturday and $85 on Sunday and entitles purchasers access to the K-1 parking lots for one vehicle. Free parking and shuttles will continue to be available around Killington Resort.  

For additional information about the 2023 Stifel Killington Cup, please visit killington.com/worldcup and sign up for Killington Cup text updates here.  

Photos and b-roll from the 2022 Killington Cup can be found here

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About Killington Resort 

Killington Resort is a four-season destination sitting on 3,000 acres in the heart of Central Vermont’s Green Mountains. Known as The Beast of the East, Killington boasts 92 miles of diverse snow sports terrain spread across six peaks including Pico Mountain, served by the most expansive lift network and snowmaking system in Eastern North America. After the snow melts, Killington features an 18-hole championship golf course, the family-friendly Snowshed Adventure Center, 35 miles of mountain biking trails with expansion underway with Gravity Logic, plus 15 miles of hiking trails. The seemingly infinite après, dining, and lodging options have made Killington a world-class destination for East Coast skiers and riders for more than 60 years. Killington is part of the POWDR portfolio. Visit killington.com for more information and be social with #beast365

About Killington World Cup Foundation 

The Killington World Cup Foundation (KWCF) was created to benefit local and regional youth development programs, and to support the women’s Audi FIS Ski World Cup at Killington Resort. KWCF will continue to provide grants to support the winter sports infrastructure and access to winter sports in the northeast, with the goal of creating lifelong participants.

About U.S. Ski & Snowboard
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body (NGB) of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah at the USANA Center of Excellence. Tracing its roots directly back to 1905, the organization represents nearly 200 elite skiers and snowboarders in 2023, competing in 10 teams: alpine, cross country, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, snowboard, freeski, nordic combined, ski jumping, Para alpine and Para snowboard. In addition to the elite teams, U.S. Ski & Snowboard also provides leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders across the USA, encouraging and supporting them in achieving excellence. By empowering national teams, clubs, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers and fans, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to the progression of its sports, athlete success and the value of team. For more information, visit usskiandsnowboard.org

Contact:

Kristel Killary, Killington Resort: 802-236-6796 or kkillary@killington.com  
Courtney Harkins, U.S. Ski & Snowboard: 978-314-1019 or courtney.harkins@usskiandsnowboard.org  

2023-24 Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team Announced

By Ryan Odeja
October, 11 2023
Jaelin Kauf, Kai Owens, and Hannah Soar smile with trophies at the 2023 Deer Valley World Cup
Hannah Soar, Kai Owens, and Jaelin Kauf after the dual moguls event at the 2023 Intermountain Healthcare Freestyle International at Deer Valley. (Steven Kornreich)

PARK CITY, Utah (Oct. 11, 2023) - U.S. Ski & Snowboard officially announced the 29 athletes who have accepted their nomination to the 2023-24 Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team moguls and aerials team rosters. 

The 2023-24 aerials team is highlighted by 2022 Olympic gold medalists Ashley Caldwell, Chris Lillis and Justin Schoenefeld, 2022 Olympic bronze medalist Megan Nick and 2023 world champion Quinn Dehlinger. The moguls team is led by 2022 Olympic silver medalist Jaelin Kauf and 2022 World Cup winner Nick Page. 

The FIS Freestyle World Cup circuit kicks off in Ruka, Finland Dec. 2-3, for both moguls and aerials. The 2023-24 season will include two domestic events, including the FIS Freestyle World Cup at Waterville Valley, New Hampshire Jan. 26-27 for the first moguls World Cup in history at the “Birthplace of Freestyle Skiing.” Next is the annual favorite Intermountain Health Freestyle International at Utah’s Deer Valley Resort, Feb. 1-3, which will host both aerials and moguls teams from around the world. The 2023-24 season is more extensive than in years past and promises to excite across the board. 

“The team could not be more excited about the upcoming season, and to host two freestyle World Cups on home soil for the first time in years,” said Matt Gnoza, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Freestyle Sport Director. “The athletes have put in a lot of hard work this summer and I’m confident they will be successful this season.” 

For the full domestic freestyle schedule, click here

Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team

(Hometown; Club; College/University; Birthdate)

AERIALS
A TEAM

Women

  • Ashley Caldwell (Ashburn, VA; Elite Aerial Development Program; University of Utah; 9/14/1993)
  • Kaila Kuhn (Boyne City, MI; Park City Ski & Snowboard; University of Utah; 4/8/2003)
  • Dani Loeb (Pintlala, AL; Park City Ski & Snowboard; University of Utah; 8/10/2001)
  • Megan Nick (Shelburne, VT; Elite Aerial Development Program; University of Denver; 7/9/1996)
  • Winter Vinecki (Gaylord, MI; Park City Ski & Snowboard; St. Mary’s University School of Law; 12/18/1998)

Men

  • Quinn Dehlinger (Cincinnati, OH; Elite Aerial Development Program; Salt Lake Community College; 6/8/2002)
  • Chris Lillis (Rochester, NY; Bristol Mountain Freestyle Team; Monroe Community College; 10/4/1998)
  • Justin Schoenefeld (Lawrenceburg, IN; Elite Aerial Development Program; Utah Valley University; 8/13/1998)
D TEAM 

Women

  • Karenna Elliott (Cincinnati, OH; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Utah Valley University; 5/24/2000)
  • Megan Smallhouse (Reno, NV; Park City Ski & Snowboard; University of Utah; 1/16/2001)
  • Tasia Tanner (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; University of Utah; 7/26/2002)

Men

  • Conner Curran (Cincinnati, OH; Park City Ski & Snowboard; University of Utah; 9/23/2004)
  • Derek Krueger (Cleveland, OH; Park City Ski & Snowboard; University of Utah; 6/2/2003)
MOGULS
A TEAM

Women

  • Olivia Giaccio (Redding, CT; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; Columbia University; 8/15/2000)
  • Tess Johnson (Vail, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Harvard Extension School; 6/19/2000)
  • Jaelin Kauf (Alta, WY; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; University of Utah; 9/26/1996)
  • Elizabeth Lemley (Vail, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 1/22/2006) 
  • Alli Macuga (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; University of Colorado Boulder; 9/24/2003)
  • Kai Owens (Vail, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; University of Utah; 8/16/2004)
  • Hannah Soar (Somers, CT; Killington Mountain School; University of Utah; 6/4/1999)

Men

  • Cole McDonald (Park City, UT; Wasatch Freestyle; University of Utah; 3/6/2003)
  • Nick Page (Park City, UT; Wasatch Freestyle; 8/1/2002)
  • Dylan Walczyk (Rochester, NY; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 6/25/1993)
D TEAM 

Women

  • Kasey Hogg (Park City, UT; Wasatch Freestyle; University of Utah; 1/8/2003)
  • Sami Worthington (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard/Wasatch Freestyle; University of Utah; 6/15/2004)

Men

  • Dylan Marcellini (Walnut Creek, CA; Wasatch Freestyle; University of Utah; 9/29/2002)
  • Asher Michel (Winter Park, CO; Winter Park Competition Center; 12/09/2005)
  • Charlie Mickel (Durango, CO; Durango Winter Sports Club/Wasatch Freestyle; University of Utah; 7/06/2004)
  • Landon Wendler (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Winter Sports Club; Los Angeles Film School; 10/12/2000)
COACHES AND STAFF

Freestyle Staff

Matt Gnoza - Freestyle Program Director
Tami Strong - Freestyle Team Manager
Deb Newson - Freestyle Development Coordinator
Madison Beck - Freestyle High Performance Coach
Alex Cohen - Freestyle Sport Psychologist
Ryan Odeja - Freestyle Press Officer

Aerials

Vladimir Lebedev - Aerials Head Coach
Stanislav Kravchuk - Aerials World Cup Coach
Matt DePeters - Aerials World Cup Coach
Peter Toohey - Aerials Athletic Trainer

Moguls

Bryon Wilson - Moguls Head Coach
Caleb Martin - Moguls World Cup Coach
Joshua Kober - Moguls Development Coach

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ryan.odeja@usskiandsnowboard.org

2023-24 Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team Announced 

By Leann Bentley
October, 10 2023
Ben Ogden and Jessie Diggins
Ben Ogden and Jessie Diggins and the 2022-23 World Cup Finals in Lahti, FIN celebrating Ogden winning the U23 Rookie of the Year and Diggins clinching second in the FIS World Cup Overall. (Nordic Focus)

PARK CITY, Utah (Oct. 10, 2023) - U.S. Ski & Snowboard formally announces the 23 athletes representing the Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team for the 2023-24 season. All athletes nominated to the team in May were selected based on predetermined selection criteria and have formally accepted their nominations to the national team. 

The roster is complete with longtime veterans and promising newcomers ready to compete on the sport's biggest stage come November. Returning athletes include three-time Olympic medalist and 2023 world champion Jessie Diggins, 2022-23 FIS Rookie of the Year Ben Ogden and two-time Olympian Rosie Brennan. The roster also includes new talent with five athletes being called up to the national team for the first time. 

The season will take athletes around the world once again but is highlighted with a World Cup in Minneapolis, Minnesota over Presidents Day weekend, bringing the best cross country skiers stateside for the first time in more than 23 years. The 2024 Loppet Cup presented by Stifel will include two days of elite racing, including a 10k and sprint, allowing American athletes to race a World Cup in their home country for the first time in their careers, and American fans an opportunity to see the action in person. 

“The U.S. team is hungry to begin the 2023-24 season after a very productive preparation period with excellent training opportunities at Mt. Bachelor in Oregon, the Torsby ski tunnel in Sweden and the Snow Farm in New Zealand, among other locations,” said Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team Program Director Chris Grover. “Training progress has been evident in the many outstanding performances by our athletes in major rollerski and running competitions around the globe. Although the entire season will be exciting to watch, some highlights from the team will include the Tour de Ski, which will include non-traditional longer events in both Toblach and Davos, and of course our home World Cup at Wirth Park in Minneapolis.”

The 2023-24 World Cup season kicks off with period one in Ruka, Finland Nov. 24-26, with three races: classic sprint, 10k classic and 20k skate race. The final FIS World Cup schedule can be found here. An in-depth ‘How to Watch’ announcement will be released shortly through the U.S. Ski & Snowboard website and social media channels.

Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team 

(Hometown; Club; College; Birthdate)

A TEAM

Women

  • Rosie Brennan (Anchorage, AK; Alaska Pacific University; Dartmouth College; 12/2/1988)
  • Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN; SMS T2 Team; 8/26/1991)
  • Julia Kern (Waltham, MA; SMS T2 Team; Dartmouth College; 9/12/1997)

Men

  • Ben Ogden (Burlington, VT; SMS T2 Team; University of Vermont; 2/13/2000)
  • James "JC" Schoonmaker (Anchorage, AK; Alaska Pacific University; University of Alaska; 8/12/2000)
B TEAM

Women

  • Sophia Laukli (Yarmouth, ME; Aker-Dæhlie; University of Utah; 6/08/2000)
  • Novie McCabe (Winthrop, WA; Alaska Pacific University; University of Utah; 12/15/2001)
  • Sydney Palmer-Leger (Park City, UT; SMS T2 Team; University of Utah; 2/04/2002)

Men

  • John Steel Hagenbuch (Ketchum, ID; Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; Dartmouth College; 10/01/2001)
  • Luke Jager (Anchorage, AK; Alaska Pacific University; University of Utah; 1/17/2000)
  • Zak Ketterson (Minneapolis, MN; Team Birkie; Northern Michigan University; 4/02/1997)
  • Zanden McMullen (Anchorage, AK; Alaska Pacific University; 5/31/2001)
  • Scott Patterson (Anchorage, AK; Alaska Pacific University; University of Vermont; 1/28/1992)
  • Gus Schumacher (Anchorage, AK; Alaska Pacific University; University of Alaska Anchorage; 7/25/2000)
D TEAM

Women

  • Haley Brewster (Avon, CO; University of Vermont; 6/06/2003)
  • Sammy Smith (Boise, ID; Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; 9/22/2005)
  • Ava Thurston (Waterbury, VT; Mansfield Nordic Club; Dartmouth College; 1/06/2004)

Men

  • Brian Bushey (Montpelier, VT; University of Utah Ski Team; University of Utah; 11/06/2002)
  • Michael Earnhart (Anchorage, AK; Alaska Pacific University; 8/11/2002)
  • Walker Hall (Winthrop, WA; Methow Valley Nordic Team; University of Utah; 6/11/2002)
  • Max Kluck (Butte, MT; Bridger Sports Foundation; University of Utah; 9/25/2004)
  • Will Koch (Peru, VT; SMS T2 Team; University of Colorado Boulder; 2/21/2002)
  • Derek Richardson (Anchorage, AK; Alaska Pacific University; 5/21/2004)

Cross Country Coaches and Staff

  • Cross Country Program Director: Chris Grover
  • Cross Country Development Director: Bryan Fish
  • Head Coach: Matt Whitcomb                    
  • World Cup Coach: Jason Cork
  • Development Coach: Greta Anderson                                     
  • D Team World Cup Coach: Kristen Bourne                                                                                                 
  • Cross Country Sport Coordinator: Adam St. Pierre              
  • Cross Country Press Officer: Leann Bentley

Service Staff

  • Head of Service: Oleg Ragilo           
  • World Cup Service: Bjørn Heimdal               
  • World Cup Service: Eli Brown    
  • World Cup Service: Chris Hecker
  • World Cup Service: Karel Kruuser
  • World Cup Service: Paul Choudoir 

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2023-24 Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team Announced

By Sierra Ryder
October, 9 2023
Team Announced
Mikaela Shiffrin celebrates atop the podium with teammates at World Cup finals last season. (Mike Dawson/U.S. Ski & Snowboard)

PARK CITY, Utah (Oct. 9, 2023) - U.S. Ski & Snowboard is proud to confirm the 55 athletes who have accepted their nomination to the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team for the upcoming 2023-24 season.  

Two-time Olympic champion and winningest alpine skier in history Mikaela Shiffrin, 2022 Olympic silver medalist Ryan Cochran-Siegle, seven-time World Cup downhill podium finisher Breezy Johnson and top seven in the world slalom rank and 2023 world champion Paula Moltzan highlight the deep list of talented alpine athletes representing the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team this season. 

The 2023-24 World Cup schedule is robust, with 21 women’s World Cups and 20 men’s events officially scheduled for the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup calendar. The tour kicks off with a weekend of giant slalom in Soelden, Austria October 28-29 before heading to Zermatt/Cervinia, Switzerland/Italy for downhill races on November 8-12 for men and November 15-19 for women. Saalbach, Austria will bookend the season with World Cup Finals March 16-24, 2024.

North American fans will have the opportunity to cheer on their favorite ski racers this season with four World Cups in the United States, including the women’s slalom and giant slalom races at the Stifel Killington Cup in Killington, Vermont November 25-26 and the Xfinity Birds of Prey men’s speed events at Beaver Creek Resort in Colorado December 1-3. The World Cup returns to Europe before coming back to the U.S. in late February for back-to-back men’s tech series: Palisades Tahoe, California for the Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup February 24-25 and Aspen, Colorado for the Stifel Aspen Winternational March 2-3. All events are recurring from the 2022-23 season, though the World Cup in Aspen transitions from being a speed series to a giant slalom and slalom. 

“We are very excited to start the season in Soelden this month,” says Alpine Director Patrick Riml. “Our group of athletes across speed and tech made big strides last season and the work continued this summer. We are confident they will impress on the World Cup tour and bring home solid results for our organization and nation.”

 

2023-24 Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team 

(Hometown; Club; College; Birthdate)

A TEAM

Women

  • Breezy Johnson (Jackson Hole, WY; Rowmark Ski Academy; 1/19/1996)
  • Paula Moltzan (Prior Lake, MN; Buck Hill Ski Team/Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; University of Vermont; 4/7/1994)
  • Nina O’Brien (Edwards, CO; Burke Mountain Academy/Team Palisades Tahoe; Dartmouth College; 11/29/1997)
  • Mikaela Shiffrin (Edwards, CO; Burke Mountain Academy/Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 3/13/1995)
  • Isabella Wright (Salt Lake City, UT; Snowbird Sports Education Foundation; 2/10/1997)

 Men

  • Bryce Bennett (Olympic Valley, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; 7/14/1992)
  • Ryan Cochran-Siegle (Starksboro, VT; Cochran’s/Mount Mansfield Ski & Snowboard Club; University of Vermont; 3/27/1992)
  • Tommy Ford (Bend, OR; Mt. Bachelor Ski Education Foundation; Dartmouth College; 3/20/1989)
  • Jared Goldberg (Holladay, UT; Snowbird Sports Education Foundation; University of Utah; 6/15/1991)
  • River Radamus (Edwards, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 2/12/1998)                    

 

B TEAM

Women

  • Keely Cashman (Strawberry, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; University of Utah; 4/4/1999)
  • Katie Hensien (Redmond, WA; Rowmark Ski Academy; University of Denver; 12/1/1999)
  • AJ Hurt (Carnelian Bay, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; Dartmouth College; 12/5/2000)
  • Tricia Mangan (Buffalo, NY; Holimont Race Team; Dartmouth College; 3/7/1997)
  • Alice Merryweather (Hingham, MA; Attitash Race Team/Stratton Mountain School; Dartmouth College; 10/5/1996)
  • Jacqueline Wiles (Aurora, OR; White Pass Ski Club; 7/13/1992)

 Men

  • Erik Arvidsson (Woodside, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; Middlebury College; 9/3/1996)
  • Sam DuPratt (Park City, UT; Park City Ski Education Foundation; University of Utah; 11/28/1993) 
  • Sam Morse (Carrabassett Valley, ME; Carrabassett Valley Academy; Dartmouth College; 5/27/1996)
  • Kyle Negomir (Littleton, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Dartmouth College; 10/3/1998)
  • Jett Seymour (Steamboat, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; University of Denver; 11/5/1998)
  • George Steffey (Lyme, NH; Stratton Mountain School; Dartmouth College; 8/8/1997)
  • Luke Winters (Gresham, OR; Sugar Bowl Academy; 4/2/1997)

 

C TEAM

Women

  • Elisabeth Bocock (Salt Lake City, UT; Rowmark Ski Academy; 9/3/2005)
  • Mary Bocock (Salt Lake City, UT; Rowmark Ski Academy; Dartmouth College; 10/7/2003)
  • Stella Johansson (Aspen, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; 09/02/2003) *
  • Lauren Macuga (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; 7/4/2002)
  • Allie Resnick (Vail, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Dartmouth College; 9/1/2001)
  • Dasha Romanov (Thornton, CO; Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; 5/3/2003)
  • Ava Sunshine (Encinitas, CA; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail/Burke Mountain Academy; 6/20/2002)
  • Alix Wilkinson (Mammoth Lakes, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; University of California San Diego; 8/2/2000)
  • Zoe Zimmermann (Gilford, NH; Burke Mountain Academy; Dartmouth College; 5/16/2002)

Men

  • Cooper Cornelius (Glenwood Springs, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; University of Denver; 6/20/1999)
  • Bridger Gile (Aspen, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club/Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 10/15/1999)
  • Isaiah Nelson (Wayzata, MN; Buck Hill Ski Racing Club; 4/3/2001)
  • Camden Palmquist (Eagan, MN; Buck Hill Ski Racing Club/Team Summit Colorado; 4/15/2003)
  • Jay Poulter (Bondville, VT; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club/Stratton Mountain School; University of Utah; 7/1/2003)
  • Cooper Puckett (Steamboat, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; Dartmouth College; 3/31/2003)
  • Ben Ritchie (Waitsfield, VT; Green Mountain Valley School; 9/5/2000)
  • Jack Smith (Sun Valley, ID; Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; 4/24/2001)

 

D TEAM

Women

  • Tatum Grosdidier (Wenatchee, WA; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 07/24/2004) *
  • Kaitlin Keane (Vail, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Dartmouth College; 11/26/2004)
  • Storm Klomhaus (Boulder, CO; Team X Alpine; University of Denver; 10/17/1998)
  • Allison Mollin (Truckee, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; 07/07/2004) *
  • Kjersti Moritz (Edwards, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Middlebury College; 11/28/2004)
  • Liv Moritz (Edwards, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; University of Denver; 11/28/2004) *
  • Emma Resnick (Vail, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Dartmouth College; 7/23/2003)

Men

  • Justin Bigatel (Park City, UT; Burke Mountain Academy; 4/29/2003)
  • Stanley Buzek (Silverthorne, CO; Team Summit Colorado; 8/18/2005) *
  • Finnigan Donley (Anchorage, AK; Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; 02/28/2005) *
  • Roman Elvidge (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 12/08/2005 ) *
  • Colin Hanna (Sun Valley, ID; Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; 12/15/2004) *
  • John Kerbaugh (Williston, VT; Mt. Mansfield Academy; 11/11/2005) *
  • Sawyer Reed (Hingham, MA; Green Mountain Valley School; 7/26/2005)  *
  • Hunter Salani (Edwards, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 02/25/2005) *

*Newly named to the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team

 

2023-24 Alpine Coaches & Staff

  • Chief of Sport: Anouk Patty
  • Alpine Director: Patrick Riml
  • Alpine Development Director: Chip Knight
  • Director of High Performance: Gillian Bower
  • Director of Alpine Sport Science: Per Lundstam 
  • Alpine Elite Team Manager: Aaron Strubel
  • Development Team Manager: Ellen Tolstad 
  • Alpine Communications Manager: Sierra Ryder

MEN

Men’s Head Coach:

  • Mark Tilston

Men’s World Cup Speed:

  • Head Coach: Burkhard Shaffer
  • Coach: Florian Scheiber
  • Coach: Austin Savaria
  • Strength & Conditioning Coach: Daniel Sanz

Men’s World Cup Tech:

  • Head Coach: Ian Garner
  • Coach: Matic Skube 
  • Coach: Parker Gray 
  • Coach: Nate Bryant
  • Coach: Michael Bansmer
  • Strength & Conditioning Coach: Bernd Wiener
  • Physical Therapist: Vincent Corrado

Men’s Europa Cup:

  • Head Coach: Graham Finn
  • Coach: Brian Morgan
  • Physical Therapist: Kyle Miller

Men’s NorAm:

  • Head Coach: Will Hadden
  • Coach: Jack Kirby
  • Strength & Conditioning Coach: Mark Dyer

WOMEN

Women’s Head Coach:

  • Paul Kristofic

Women’s World Cup Speed:

  • Head Coach: Alex Hoedlmoser
  • Coach: Daniel Dejori
  • Strength & Conditioning Coach: Kip Spangler
  • Physical Therapist: Shannon Colleton

Team Shiffrin: 

  • Head Coach: Karin Harjo
  • Coach: Mark Mitter
  • Physical Therapist: Regan Dewhirst 
  • Public Relations: Megan Harrod

Women’s World Cup Tech:

  • Head Coach: Magnus Andersson
  • Coach: Rudi Soulard
  • Strength & Conditioning: Zach Gray

Women’s Europa Cup Speed:

  • Head Coach: Marjan Cernigoj
  • Coach: Martin Harris

Women's Europa Cup/NorAm:

  • Head Coach: Shaun Goodwin
  • Coach & Strength & Conditioning: Foreste Peterson 
  • Coach: Zan Spilar
  • Physical Therapist: Madison Whitaker

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