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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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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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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PARK CITY, UTAH (October 6, 2023) – FIS confirmed 11 FIS World Cups in the United States for the 2023-24 season—the most World Cups hosted on U.S. soil in history. 

The U.S. World Cup circuit begins in November and goes through early March, spanning coast to coast with four alpine events, one cross country World Cup, three freeski and snowboard events, two freestyle World Cups and one ski jumping World Cup. The calendar features two new World Cup locations: the first cross country World Cup in the states in more than 20 years in Minneapolis, Minnesota and an additional moguls World Cup in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire. 

“We are so excited to have such a robust lineup of World Cups in the United States this season,” said President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard Sophie Goldschmidt. “We broke records when we announced nine World Cups last season, and having 11 this season shows our commitment to bringing elite skiing and snowboarding competition to the states to inspire audiences from coast to coast.”

Alpine
The 2023-24 U.S. FIS World Cup circuit will begin on the east coast in Vermont with the alpine women racing giant slalom and slalom at the Stifel Killington Cup over Thanksgiving weekend. 40,000 fans are expected to cheer on the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team women, including five-time Stifel Killington Cup champion and winningest skier of all time Mikaela Shiffrin, and top seven in the world slalom ranked skier and former University of Vermont racer Paula Moltzan.

The week after Killington, the men head to Beaver Creek, Colorado for the annual Xfinity Birds of Prey World Cup for a super-G and two downhills where the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team men will lay it down on home snow. The team will be highlighted by 2022 Olympic silver medalist Ryan Cochran-Siegle and local favorite River Radamus who are sure to put on a show for the domestic crowd. 

The men’s World Cup tour returns to the United States at the end of February for the Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup giant slalom and slalom at the famed 1960 Winter Olympics venue. Palisades Tahoe is known for its challenging terrain and for producing a number of current and past Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team members. 

To conclude the U.S. circuit, the men’s tour will head to Colorado at the beginning of March for the Stifel Aspen Winternational presented by United where fans will cheer on Colorado natives Jett Seymour and Radamus into the finish. Aspen Snowmass has hosted more than 100 World Cup races for both men and women over the years, including the World Cup Finals in 2017 and the Stifel America’s Downhill™ downhill and super-G races last season. Differing from last season, the 2024 event will be a giant slalom and slalom.

Freeski & Snowboard 
Freeskiers and snowboarders will once again descend on the slopes of Copper Mountain for the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix and the Visa Big Air presented by Toyota Dec. 13-16. The Toyota U.S. Grand Prix will feature halfpipe competition and the Visa Big Air presented by Toyota will showcase athletes debuting their latest tricks on a massive scale big air jump at “The Athlete’s Mountain.” The Toyota U.S. Grand Prix, which has been held at Copper Mountain since the early 2000s, is recognized as the longest running winter action sports tour. 

The best of the best slopestyle and halfpipe freeskiers and snowboarders from across the globe will return to North America for a week of action at Mammoth Mountain’s Unbound Main Park for the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix Jan. 31-Feb. 3. Top Stifel U.S. Freeski Team athletes scheduled to appear will include Olympic gold medalist Alex Hall, Olympic silver medalist Colby Stevenson, and 2023 World Championship gold medalists Hanna Faulhaber and Troy Podmilsak. 2023 FIS Crystal Globe winner Dusty Henricksen, 2023 World Championship bronze medalist Chris Corning and two-time Olympic champion Chloe Kim will be among the riders representing the Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team.

Freestyle 
The FIS Freestyle World Cup calendar has two stops in the U.S. this season. New Hampshire’s Waterville Valley Resort, known as the birthplace of freestyle skiing, will host their first World Cup moguls and dual moguls World Cup Jan. 26-27—the mountain’s first freestyle World Cup in its history. Fans will be able to cheer on native New Englanders and Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team skiers Kasey Hogg and Hannah Soar in the competitions. 

Competition continues with the Intermountain Health Freestyle International at Deer Valley Feb. 1-3 for aerials, moguls and dual moguls. This event is a staple on the freestyle schedule and brings in a big crowd of fans year after year. 2022 Olympic silver medalist Jaelin Kauf is expected to compete, as are 2022 Olympic champions Chris Lillis and Justin Schoenefeld. 

Cross Country
For the first time in more than 20 years, the U.S. is proud to host a COOP FIS Cross Country World Cup with the Stifel Loppet Cup in Minneapolis, Minnesota over Presidents Day Weekend. This World Cup will bring the best cross country athletes in the world to Wirth Park, a unique venue in the heart of the city. Three-time Olympic medalist Jessie Diggins, a native of nearby Afton, Minnesota and the first American athlete to win a cross country gold medal in the Olympics, will lead a strong Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team in front of a sold-out crowd. 

Ski Jumping 
The FIS Ski Jumping World Cup circuit will head to Lake Placid for the second time since 1990 Feb. 9-12. The event will feature two men’s individual competitions and a team event. Thousands are expected to show up to cheer on the world’s best ski jumpers in the historic location of the 1980 Olympic Games. 

ALPINE
Nov. 25-26, 2023: Stifel Killington Cup, Killington, Vermont; women’s slalom/giant slalom
Dec. 1-3, 2023: Xfinity Birds of Prey, Beaver Creek, Colorado; men’s super-G/downhill/downhill
Feb. 24-25, 2024: Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup, Palisades Tahoe, California; men’s slalom/giant slalom
March 2-3, 2024: Stifel Aspen Winternational presented by United, Aspen, Colorado; men’s slalom/giant slalom

CROSS COUNTRY
Feb. 17-19, 2024: Stifel Loppet Cup, Minneapolis, Minnesota; sprint/distance 

FREESTYLE
Jan. 26-27, 2024: United Airlines Waterville Freestyle Cup presented by ID One USA, Waterville Valley, New Hampshire; moguls/dual moguls
Feb. 1-3: Intermountain Health Freestyle International, Deer Valley, Utah; aerials/moguls/dual moguls 

FREESKI AND SNOWBOARD 
Dec. 13-16, 2023: Toyota U.S. Grand Prix, Copper Mountain, Colorado; halfpipe
Dec. 13-16, 2023: Visa Big Air presented by Toyota, Copper Mountain, Colorado; big air
Jan. 31- Feb. 3, 2024: Toyota U.S. Grand Prix, Mammoth Mountain, California; slopestyle/halfpipe 

SKI JUMPING
Feb. 9-12: FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, Lake Placid, New York; large hill/super team large hill

(OCT 6, 2023 – PARK CITY, UT) The Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation is set to host the annual Schutzenski Festival Oct. 12-15, 2023 at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center, home of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. Unique to this year, nearly the entire Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team roster is slated to compete in the sprint and distance rollerski races, including three-time Olympic medalist Jessie Diggins, 2023 FIS Rookie of the Year Ben Ogden and 2023 World Championship medalist Julia Kern.

Over the weekend, the festival will attract all levels of biathlon and cross country ski athletes for an entire weekend of racing, community building, sponsor activations and the opportunity to watch some of the world's best athletes compete before they begin the 2023-24 season. 

“Schutzenski is our way to share our excitement for the forthcoming winter with our community,” said Luke Bodensteiner, Solider Hollow general manager and chief of sport development. “We show off the best of ski racing and biathlon with trailside access to watch elite racing throughout the day, hear from pro athletes and their suppliers about the latest equipment available for the ski season, take part in open running and rollerski races, socialize with world champions and weekend warriors, and enjoy the beauty of Soldier Hollow as we glide into another season of world-class skiing and programs for all ages and interests.”

Outside of racing, the Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team athletes will be trailside for a meet and greet and autograph session on Saturday, Oct. 14 before they head off to Europe for another exciting season of World Cup racing. 

More information on the Schutzenski Festival can be found here, along with the full schedule of events. 

Cross Country Event Schedule 

*Schedule subject to change

Saturday, Oct. 14

• 10:45 a.m. // 10k classic, individual start, elite men
• 11:30 a.m. // 10k classic, individual start, elite women 
• 12:45 - 1:15 p.m. // elite awards 
• 1:15 - 1:30 p.m. // meet and greet

Sunday, Oct. 15 

• 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. // skate sprint qualifiers, men/women
• 9:45 - 11:45 a.m. // sprint rounds, men/women
• 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. // elite awards, men/women

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

Leann Bentley
U.S. Ski & Snowboard
Communications Manager; Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team Press Officer
leann.bentley@usskiandsnowboard.org

Brennan Smith
Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation (UOLF)
UOLF Marketing Manager
Bsmith@uolf.org


 

Gate will surely be missed! Racing with joy and tenacity all the way up through multiple years as a Class 14 (90+) racer.

"Our beloved, admired and forever role model, Gate DeMattei passed away Tuesday, September 26th. Gate was born February 9th, 1929 in San Francisco. He attended his first ski competition when he was a student at Santa Clara University while on a College trip to Badger Pass ski area in Yosemite National Park. Interestingly enough, Gate’s first competition was not racing through gates, but in ski jumping!..." See the most recent Far West Newsletter for the full tribute and more photos.

Gaetano had a decorated masters career - we are likely missing a few in our records but here are some of his regional/national/international level accomplishments:

- 7x Overall Combined 1st place National Champion

- 48 National Championship Medals

- 12x Western Region Champion

- 15x Belt buckle winner over the 22 years of the NSS

- 4x FIS Masters Cup globe winner (2x1st, 1x2nd, 1x3rd)

- 2019 Al Sise Outstanding Masters Award Winner

Obituary: Dr Gaetano A. DeMattei, MD  (Sierra Sun)

 Dr Gaetano A. DeMattei, MD  (legacy.com)

Funeral service and memorial gathering for Gate will be held on Thursday Oct. 12.

• 10am - viewing
• 11am - rosary and Mass - Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Tahoe City CA
• 2pm-6pm - memorial reception - Bar One - Olympic House, 1990 Olympic Valley Rd. Olympic Valley CA

The U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum, not affiliated with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, announced its eight member Hall of Fame Class of 2023. The class will be inducted at the Snowsports History Celebration in March, which will be held in Park City, Utah.

The class is headlined by two-time Olympic medalist freestyle moguls skier Shannon Bahrke, snowboarding pioneer Jeff Brushie and Olympic champion Billy Demong.

The mission of the U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum is to honor and celebrate the athletes, pioneers and visionaries of the United States who have significantly enriched the global sports of skiing and snowboarding, and to showcase their stories and historic memorabilia in a national museum located at the birthplace of organized skiing in America, Ishpeming, Michigan.

The 2023 inductees are listed below, with courtesy to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame.  

Ross Anderson – (Albuquerque, New Mexico) A Native American speed skier, Ross Anderson holds the record as the fastest American on skis, hitting a speed of 154.060 mph in 2006 at Les Arcs, France. A native of Durango, Colorado, he grew up as a ski racer and ski jumper, discovering speed skiing in 1994. He became one of the top athletes on the U.S. Speed Skiing Team, winning bronze at the 2005 World Championships and is an eight-time national champion.

Shannon Bahrke – (Reno, Nevada) Lake Tahoe native Shannon Bahrke is one of only five women to win multiple Olympic medals. Known for her pink hair and as the exuberant face of moguls skiing, Bahrke won Olympic silver at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, then came back from injuries to win Olympic bronze in 2010. In a 12-year career with the U.S. Ski Team, Bahrke won the 2003 World Cup title, claimed 27 World Cup podiums with seven victories and earned six U.S. titles. She competed in three Olympics and was on six World Championship teams.

Jeff Brushie – (Burlington, Vermont) Vermont’s Jeff Brushie had one of the greatest and most successful contest careers for any American snowboarder. In an era before the X Games and Olympics, he thrilled millions of fans around the globe and became the most commercially successful pro snowboarder of his generation. He won over 20 major contest wins including three world championship titles. In the 1990s, his crossover appeal to mainstream media on MTV and ESPN was America’s first real look into snowboarding style and culture, also serving as a role model for future stars including Shaun White.

Billy Demong – (Vermontville, New York) As an athlete and a team leader, Olympic champion Billy Demong won the first gold medal by an American nordic skier, inspiring Team USA to an unprecedented four medals at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. He grew up in the Olympic region of Lake Placid, inspired by the culture emanating from the 1980 Games. In an international racing career that spanned 16 seasons, he won Olympic gold and silver, four World Championship medals including one gold and earned 21 World Cup podiums with nine wins.

Jake & Dave Moe – (Seattle, Washington) Skiing was just entering a dynamic phase of growth in 1971 when Jake and David Moe introduced the world to POWDER Magazine. Under the mantra “Powder to the People,” the brothers offered a new, more independent look at the sport with the photos and words on their pages, literally changing the direction of skiing, pushing skiers to discover their own independence on the mountain. As publisher and editor, the Moe brothers had a knack for finding the wordsmiths and photographers to tell the story of skiing in a new way. The magazine continued its mission with continual publication for nearly a half-century.

Les Otten – (New York, New York) Resort developer Les Otten had a profound impact on the entire industry as an innovator and visionary. He parlayed a college gig as a ski instructor to build a career in the industry, eventually owning nine ski areas and building American Ski Company into a publicly traded resort leader. Otten’s hallmark was finding ways to do things better. He innovated teaching techniques to make sport entry easier, focused on quality for snow making and was one of the first to recognize the benefits of shaped skis. Never satisfied with the status quo, his pioneering efforts transformed the industry of today. 

Mike Porter – (California) In a career that spanned a half century, Mike Porter left an indelible mark as one of the world’s most influential ski educators. He served the PSIA National Alpine Team as both a member and later its longest standing head coach. Porter was also one of the founders of the American Teaching System. Through his long-time leadership, he became a key mover in bringing global recognition to the PSIA-AASI worldwide, overseeing much of the U.S. content presented every four years at Interski. With his in-depth research on ski racing, he also served a pivotal role in bringing coaches and instructors together.

Hank Kashiwa – (New York, New York) After winning the 1975 World Pro Skiing Championship, Olympic ski racer Hank Kashiwa parlayed his success and passion for skiing into a thriving career as an entrepreneur in the ski industry. Together with brother Bucky, he founded Volant which went on to become the largest American ski manufacturer with its innovative stainless-steel cap. After the sale of Volant to Atomic, he went on to help lead marketing efforts for Montana’s Yellowstone Club as the world’s first private ski and golf community. which now boasts 875 families in its private membership.

(PARK CITY, UTAH - September 29, 2023) — U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced David McCann as its new Director of Sport Education. With a distinguished background spanning across several prominent sports organizations, McCann is a celebrated sports education leader.

McCann is no stranger to U.S. Ski & Snowboard, having acted as the organization’s Director of Educational Services from 2003-08. His journey has also included leadership roles at various other Olympic National Governing Bodies, including USA Volleyball, USA Rugby and USA Boccia, as well as within leadership at the University of Illinois, where he taught classes and provided consulting services and crucial resources to sports organizations across the state. McCann also served as the Director of Coaching Education for the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Throughout his career, McCann has personally trained over 3,000 sport coaches and instructors in clinics and workshops, making a lasting impact on the field. 

During his previous tenure at U.S. Ski & Snowboard, then the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, McCann developed numerous award-winning educational materials, generating over 1 million dollars in revenue for the organization. In his current role, McCann will continue to enhance the comprehensive coaches education experience for our domestic and international coaches. He will also collaborate closely with our club development program to ensure that our youth and elite athletes have access to a world-class pipeline for their growth and success. 

About U.S. Ski & Snowboard
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic National Governing Body (NGB) of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah. Tracing its roots directly back to 1905, the organization represents nearly 200 elite skiers and snowboarders in 2023, competing in ten teams; alpine, cross country, freeski, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, snowboard, nordic combined, Para snowboard, Para alpine, and ski jumping. In addition to the fully-funded 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 www.usskiandsnowboard.org 

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
U.S. Ski & Snowboard
Leann Bentley
Communications Manager
leann.bentley@usskiandsnowboard.org 

(PARK CITY, UTAH - Sep. 28, 2023) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard has been selected as the recipient of the esteemed Jake Burton Award by Protect Our Winters (POW). The award, won previously by companies like Burton, Strava, New Belgium and more, was presented to U.S. Ski & Snowboard at POW's Leadership Summit in Reno, Nevada in September. 

Named in honor of snowboarding legend Jake Burton, the Jake Burton Award recognizes partners who have demonstrated leading the charge in creating cultural shifts needed to take on climate as a community. The criteria for the award include influencing the cultural shift through brand platforms, a willingness to challenge the status quo and integrating climate action into the DNA of the brand.

“Jake Burton’s passion and dedication built a movement in snow sports. He challenged the status quo every step of the way paving the path for a new sport, lowering barriers to entry and instilling the ethos that we should preserve the outdoors for all future generations,” said Torrey Udall, Executive Director of POW. “This year, the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team honored Jake’s legacy by bringing the urgency of climate to the forefront and using its voice and influence to affect change. We are grateful to U.S. Ski & Snowboard for their partnership, collaboration and dedication.”

POW nominated U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Aspen Snowmass for their collaborative efforts at the Stifel America’s Downhill at Aspen, at which the organization and resort worked to champion sustainable practices and environmental responsibility, and the 2023 FIS World Alpine Ski Championships. U.S. Ski & Snowboard collaborated with POW and Kappa to create climate change-themed alpine race suits for the World Championships, designed to bring attention to the melting glaciers around the world. The suits were worn on the sport's biggest stage by the sport's biggest stars to show the organization’s commitment to furthering the fight against climate change. 

"We are deeply honored to receive the Jake Burton Award from POW," said Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. "This recognition reaffirms our dedication to mitigating climate change's impact on our winter sports and we look forward to continuing our efforts, knowing there is still so much more we could do."

This recognition reiterates U.S. Ski & Snowboard's commitment to combating climate change and protecting our winter playgrounds. U.S. Ski & Snowboard and POW will continue to collaborate on initiatives that promote environmental sustainability and raise awareness about the urgent need for climate action within the winter sports community and beyond. 

Don’t delay! The early bird registration deadline is 5 p.m. (MDT), Sunday, Oct 15. Register now to beat the rush!  

Price increases go into effect beginning Oct. 16. Members may renew online at my.usskiandsnowboard.org today! This deadline only applies to individual members.

Important reminders:

• Please remember to check the cart on the right to see if the membership has been pre-populated based on the membership held last season.

• Membership information including categories, descriptions, pricing and benefits may be found here. 

• A U.S. Ski & Snowboard Family Membership cap of $500 is provided for immediate family members registering at once. If your family’s U.S. Ski & Snowboard memberships total more than $500, please contact Member Services for a rebate by email, chat or phone with the names and membership numbers for your family. A refund check will be sent via mail. (Division dues, FIS registration and merchandise not included.) 

• Add additional U.S. Ski & Snowboard memberships for only the cost of the highest membership. For example, a freestyle competitor may add an alpine competitor membership at no additional charge. An alpine coach may add an alpine master’s membership at no additional charge. (Division dues and FIS registration not included.)

We encourage you to reach out to Member Services for assistance. We're here to help! 

Member Services
435.647.2666
membership@usskiandsnowboard.org
www.usskiandsnowboard.org