Press release courtesy of Skida.

Burlington, VT - Salt Lake City, UT (December 5, 2023) - Skida and the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team are proud to announce a multi-year partnership, extending through the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. As part of the partnership, Skida and U.S. Ski & Snowboard are launching a co-branded line of hats, neck warmers and headbands.

Skida has also long been connected to U.S. Ski & Snowboard through Skida’s Athlete Collaboration Program, supporting multiple U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes for several years, including Paula Moltzan and Ryan Cochran-Siegle of the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team, Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team athlete Julia Kern and Hannah Soar of the Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team moguls team. 

Skida and U.S. Ski & Snowboard are excited to bring this partnership to the next level with Skida as an official licensee, as well as teaming up to design an exclusive line of co-branded hats, neck warmers and athletic headbands featuring a deep blue and red print called ‘Pinnacle.’ The collection will be available for purchase at www.skida.com on Dec. 5, 2023. 

Established in 2008 by founder Corinne Prevot, Skida was established with the core principle of embracing a "fresh perspective,” and it's this very mindset that the U.S. Ski & Snowboard embodies in every competition. 

“This partnership with the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team is rooted in a long-term connection with the athletes and now allows us to further partner with different aspects of the team,” said Prevot. “For example, clad in U.S. Ski & Snowboard logos, our new Neon Waves print was selected for the XC coaches on the sidelines so their athletes can spot them in the feed zone and alongside the course!”

“We’re so excited to roll out the new Skida x U.S. Ski & Snowboard print,” said Trisha Worthington, Chief Revenue Officer at U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “And look to continue supporting the Skida Athlete Collaboration Program.” 

Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team athlete Paula Moltzan on going into her fifth year as a Skida athlete, “It requires a lot of people coming together to make it all happen. Working with the team at Skida is a treat!” 

Skida has launched two out of four of their athlete collections thus far this year including Paula Moltzan’s latest #ThePaulaProject Midsommar print, and Julia Kern’s #JuliasJourney Hot Stuff collection. Collections with Ryan Cochran-Siegle and Hannah Soar are launching in December 2023 before the holidays. 

About Skida 
Founded in 2008 by Corinne Prevot, Skida® offers an assortment of outdoor headwear and accessories that are performance-made, playful statements of self expression. Skida’s accessories provide style and function through whimsical patterns and performance materials. Nestled in the heart of Burlington, Vermont, their headquarters is home to distribution, production, planning, and design. Skida is dedicated to reducing its environmental impact through domestic production, using recycled materials, and upcycling fabrics into new and innovative accessories. To learn more about Skida’s fresh perspective, visit www.skida.com. 

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

(PARK CITY, Utah - Nov. 29, 2023) - U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced today the extension of its partnership with World Cup Supply (WCS) as the organization’s on-hill equipment and safety-related support partner for the next three years.

A leader in competition, resort and event materials athlete and spectator safety, WCS has been a supplier of U.S. Ski & Snowboard since 1991 and has provided quality and innovative products for athletes.

“We are very excited to extend our partnership with World Cup Supply,” said Trisha Worthington, Chief Revenue and Philanthropy Officer of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “For almost 32 years, World Cup Supply has been a loyal partner and we look forward to having their great products on hand for our teams.”

Per the agreement, WCS will continue to deliver gates, panels, safety fencing and other on-hill and event equipment essential for key domestic World Cup, NorAm and national-level events across alpine, cross country, freestyle, snowboard and freeski. Collaborating with SPM Gates, WCS will continue to contribute thousands of gates and hundreds of panels annually for Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team training and events, both domestically and in Europe.

Additionally, WCS will be the designated provider of training bibs for the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team and Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team athletes and air pads for domestic alpine World Cups and national championships events.

WCS prioritizes athlete and participant safety in winter sports and is focused on providing educational resources to share best practices within the sport and industry to reduce injuries. Along with providing on hill equipment, WCS is the title sponsor of U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s Club Excellence conference and provides annual monetary support of the Club of the Year award, further showcasing their commitment to safety through education.

“WCS and SPM are extremely proud of our long-standing support of U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes and U.S. Ski & Snowboard-sponsored World Cup events,” said Brad Williams, World Cup Supply, Inc. President. “The equipment and support we both provide is of the highest quality and allows the teams to train productively and safely. After 32 years of partnership it’s hard to imagine not being part of the effort and we wouldn’t have it any other way.”

To learn more about World Cup Supply, visit worldcupsupply.com

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About World Cup Supply
World Cup Supply is committed to providing innovative and quality products to the ski racing, resort and event industries. Furthermore, we strongly believe in the role we play in enhancing safety in alpine skiing, alpine ski racing and other action sports. In every aspect of our business, beginning with the highest level of personal attention and service, we strive to exceed the expectations of our customers. For more information, visit worldcupsupply.com

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. Tracing its roots directly back to 1905, the organization represents nearly 200 elite skiers and snowboarders competing on 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 www.usskiandsnowboard.org

U.S. Ski & Snowboard, Stifel and NBC Sports have teamed up to launch a groundbreaking new television series, Stifel Snow Show, that follows the arc of the winter sports season, bringing fans closer to the high adrenaline world of competitive skiing and snowboarding. Stifel Snow Show will cover all sports that compete on the FIS World Cup circuit, including ski racing, snowboarding, freeskiing, and more.

The show boasts a stellar lineup of well-known NBC Olympic talent and expert analysts, such as Ahmed Fareed and Cara Banks, who will dissect the previous week's action and results from ski resorts around the world. Alongside the hosts will be well-known athletes and experts from the sports, including Olympic medalists, World Cup winners, X Games champions and more.

The Stifel Snow Show premieres on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 1:30 p.m. ET on CNBC. Episodes will be released on a weekly basis on Saturdays through March 23, with each new installment available on demand across multiple platforms, including Peacock, NBC Sports’ and U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s YouTube channels, skiandsnowboard.live and Outside+, ensuring widespread accessibility.

“With the resounding success of Mikaela Shiffrin and her record-breaking campaign last season, we are thrilled to present the Stifel Snow Show and continue to highlight winter sports on our platforms,” said Molly Solomon, Executive Producer & President of NBC Olympics Production. “The weekly nature of this show will cater to diehard skiing and snowboarding fans as well as open the door to a new U.S. audience that we hope to grow leading up to Milan-Cortina 2026.”

“We are delighted to have the opportunity to showcase our sports to a broader audience through the Stifel Snow Show,” said Guy Slattery, Chief Marketing Officer at U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “One of our main goals is to continually grow the visibility of our sports, and through this show, we will have the opportunity to appeal to new audiences and tell the stories of our athletes at an entirely new level.” 

"Supporting a show dedicated to competitive skiing and snowboarding is not just about celebrating the thrill of the slopes, it's about championing the unwavering commitment to success that resonates with our core values at Stifel,” said Ron Kruszewski, Chairman and CEO of Stifel Financial Corp. “Together, we aim to showcase these incredible athletes on CNBC.”

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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. Tracing its roots directly back to 1905, the organization represents nearly 200 elite skiers and snowboarders competing on 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 www.usskiandsnowboard.org. 

About NBC Sports
NBC Sports connects people to the moments that matter most and serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. The sports media company presents premier content across linear platforms NBC, USA Network, Golf Channel, as well numerous digital sites, including Peacock. It also consists of NBC Sports Next, a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to all NBCUniversal digital applications in sports and technology within its three groups: Youth & Recreational Sports, Golf, and Betting & Gaming. NBC Sports possesses an unparalleled collection of media rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the International Olympic Committee and United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the NFL, Big Ten Conference, NASCAR, INDYCAR, PGA TOUR, Notre Dame, The R&A, PGA of America, USGA, Churchill Downs, Premier League, MLB, Tour de France, Roland-Garros, and many more. For more information, visit https://www.nbcsports.com/. 

About Stifel Financial Corp.
Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) is a financial services holding company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, that conducts its banking, securities, and financial services business through several wholly owned subsidiaries. Stifel’s broker-dealer clients are served in the United States through Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, including its Eaton Partners and Miller Buckfire business divisions; Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.; and Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC; and in the United Kingdom and Europe through Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited. The Company’s broker-dealer affiliates provide securities brokerage, investment banking, trading, investment advisory, and related financial services to individual investors, professional money managers, businesses, and municipalities. Stifel Bank and Stifel Bank & Trust offer a full range of consumer and commercial lending solutions. Stifel Trust Company, N.A. and Stifel Trust Company Delaware, N.A. offer trust and related services. To learn more about Stifel, please visit the Company’s website at www.stifel.com.

Today U.S. Ski & Snowboard and iFIT, the global leader in exercise equipment and fitness content, officially announced a four-year partnership. As part of the partnership iFIT will be fully retrofitting the U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s headquarters, the USANA Center of Excellence, in Park City, Utah. iFIT will completely revamp the USANA Center of Excellence gym floor, with state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment to be utilized daily by nearly 250+ elite athletes and staff.

Along the Center of Excellence, iFIT will be outfitting the iFIT Mobile Performance Hub trailer with state-of-the-art, pro-level fitness equipment and technology focused on warm-up and recovery. Both the Center and trailer will feature iFIT’s immersive and adaptive technology which seamlessly connects the company’s proprietary software, experiential content and interactive hardware.

While based in Logan, Utah, iFIT has shared headquarters with the USANA Center of Excellence over the last year. The company provides unmatched fitness experiences and solutions to its growing community of millions of engaged members across 120 countries. Founded in 1977, iFIT offers a broad range of connected fitness modalities and is an industry leader for on-demand experiential and interactive fitness hardware. iFIT’s leading fitness equipment brands include NordicTrack, Proform and Freemotion, as well as their iFIT connected fitness streaming platform that connects with more than 7.7 million users. 

"We are excited to update our gym and take our training to the next level with the  iFIT,” said Gillian Bower, High-Performance Director at U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “Their state-of-the-art equipment will further elevate what we can offer our athletes with iFIT’s incredible fitness and cardio equipment.”

“We are especially proud of this partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard as we aim to continue our mission to be in service of athletes everywhere,” said Mark Phillips, iFIT’s Chief Marketing Officer. “Our world-class offering of immersive fitness programs will allow U.S. Ski & Snowboard to reach new heights with their training as some of the world’s most incredible athletes prepare for the greatest competitions of their life. We look forward to seeing how the USANA trainers and athletes use our incredible machines to pursue their athletic goals.” 

For more information visit, www.usskiandsnowboard.org and iFIT.com.

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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

About iFIT Health & Fitness

iFIT Health & Fitness is a global fitness and connected content company that provides unmatched fitness experiences and solutions to its growing community of millions of engaged members across the globe. iFIT’s industry-leading brands – NordicTrack®, ProForm® and Freemotion® – are powered by the iFIT smart fitness platform, which seamlessly connects the company’s proprietary software, experiential content and interactive hardware. Based in Logan, Utah, the company offers immersive, adaptive, personalized workout experiences for athletes and amateurs at every fitness level and interest. www.ifit.com

PARK CITY, UTAH (Nov. 8, 2023) — U.S. Ski & Snowboard today announced a multi-year extension of Textron Aviation Inc.'s sponsorship, formalizing Textron Aviation as the organization's General Aviation Aircraft and Aviation Products Sponsor through 2026. As the manufacturer of Beechcraft and Cessna aircraft and producer of more than half of general aviation aircraft worldwide, Textron Aviation's support provides funding, education and aviation career opportunities for athletes.

"Textron Aviation's generous support has enabled over a dozen athletes to learn to fly in recent years," stated Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. "We are thrilled to see their sponsorship extended, providing more of our athletes with assistance as they pursue their athletic goals and long-term career aspirations."

Since its inception, 14 U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes have participated in the Take Flight Program to further their pilot training. Notable participants include 2023 World Champion and Stifel U.S. Freeski Team athlete Hanna Faulhaber, three-time Olympian and Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team athlete Jackie Wiles, and 2022 Olympic gold medalist and Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team aerials athlete Justin Schoenefeld.

"We are thrilled to support athletes of all ages across the country, many of whom have already discovered the benefits of private aviation in reaching mountainous training destinations," said Christi Tannahill, senior vice president, Customer Experience. "We're proud to continue our support of U.S. Ski & Snowboard and look forward to watching their athletes soar to new heights on the slopes and in the air."

The extension of this sponsorship links two of the leading organizations in their respective fields and provides opportunities for athletes and the U.S. Ski & Snowboard organization as a whole. Textron Aviation will continue to support the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Foundation's New York Gold Medal Gala, the organization's most successful fundraising event, and the Gold Pass Program.

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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

About Textron Aviation   
We inspire the journey of flight. For more than 95 years, Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has empowered our collective talent across the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands to design and deliver the best aviation experience for our customers. With a range that includes everything from business jets, turboprops, and high-performance pistons, to special mission, military trainer and defense products, Textron Aviation has the most versatile and comprehensive aviation product portfolio in the world and a workforce that has produced more than half of all general aviation aircraft worldwide. Customers in more than 170 countries rely on our legendary performance, reliability and versatility, along with our trusted global customer service network, for affordable and flexible flight.

For more information, visit www.txtav.com  |  www.defense.txtav.com  |  www.scorpionjet.com.  

PARK CITY, UT (Nov. 8, 2023) - U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Swix, the renowned Norwegian manufacturing company of winter sports equipment, officially announced a significant partnership that will extend through October 2025. The collaboration designates Swix as the Official Competition Wax Sponsor and the Official Tool Supplier of U.S. Ski & Snowboard for two more years, effective immediately.

Swix, with its deep-rooted heritage in the ski and snowboarding industry and cutting-edge technology at all levels has been supporting U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes for several years, on a team level and individual athlete level. Athletes, across many of the organization's sports utilize Swix equipment, ranging from Swix poles to wax.

Going into the 2023-24 season, Swix will continue to provide world-class equipment and tools to be used on both the preparation and competition side and officially holds the title as the official wax and tool supplier for all athletes at staff at U.S. Ski & Snowboard. 

“Swix is so excited to be named the The Official, Wax and Tool Supplier, to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team,” said Graham Lonetto, Director of Sales at Swix. “We are so proud to support all levels and divisions of U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes with our FIS compliant, PRO-Non Fluoro Race Wax System. This will be an amazing partnership as both organizations are dedicated to protecting our winters and environment, while maximizing our athletes performance.”

To learn more about Swix, visit Swix.com.

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 seven teams; alpine, cross country, freeski, freestyle, snowboard, nordic combined, and ski jumping. In addition to fully funding 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 www.usskiandsnowboard.org.

ABOUT SWIX
Swix with roots running deep in the snow and ice of Scandinavia, is an industry pioneer in the development of ski waxes, tuning tools, poles and apparel for both alpine and cross-country skiers around the globe. With a constant focus on research and development, athletes skiing on Swix wax, poles and technical wear have captured countless Olympic and World Championships medals since the company’s debut in 1946.  Swix Sport is part of the newly formed Brav outdoor group of brands. Toko, Lundhags, Ulvang, Helsport, Orginal, Hardrocx, and Skisporet. Learn more at Brav.com and swixsport.com. 

(PARK CITY, UTAH - Nov. 2, 2023) U.S. Ski & Snowboard officially announced Hedlum as the exclusive non-alcoholic beer of U.S. Ski & Snowboard through November 2025. 

Hedlum, “the Official Non-Alcoholic Beer of Good Times,” based out of New York, recently burst onto the scene and offers a unique line of craft-style non-alcoholic brews. The brand stays true to offering a product that everyone can go all-in with, pairing perfectly with the goals of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, which include going all-out and continuously pushing the boundaries of sport. 

As the exclusive non-alcoholic beer of the team, Hedlum will hold the premium associate sponsor title at three domestic World Cup events: the Stifel Killington Cup, Toyota U.S. Grand Prix at Mammoth Mountain and the Visa Big Air presented by Toyota at Copper Mountain. Additionally, Hedlum will be served at U.S. Ski & Snowboard VIP hospitality events, the USANA Center of Excellence and fundraiser events. 

“Hedlum is proud to partner with U.S. Ski & Snowboard,” said Tim Dwyer, CEO of Hedlum. “Cheers to these athletes who inspire to be the best in the world, and we celebrate their exhilaration for their journey without the hangover!"

To learn more about HEDLUM, visit hedlum.com.

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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 seven teams; alpine, cross country, freeski, freestyle, snowboard, nordic combined, and ski jumping. In addition to fully funding 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 www.usskiandsnowboard.org.

ABOUT HEDLUM
HEDLUM, based in New York, is a non-alcoholic brewing company. Launched in the Summer of 2023, HEDLUM has hit the ground running going all-out with delicious, balanced flavors so their fans can go all-in on whatever they’re into-and make a clean getaway in the morning. As “the Official Non-Alcoholic Beer of Good Times,” HEDLUM is all about giving people permission to have fun – exactly as they are ,where they are, and who they’re with. Everyone should have a seat at the table, a stool at the bar, or a place at the party, whether they’re drinking or not.

For more information visit: www.hedlum.com

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 

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

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

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Stifel U.S. Freeski Team Press Officer
libby.arganbright@usskiandsnowboard.org

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