The group of U.S. U16 alpine racers sent to the FESA Games posted strong results among its international competitors. The group was led by Katie Rowekamp who won two golds, one in super-G and one in giant slalom along with Charles Lemerond who won gold in slalom and bronze in giant slalom. Additional medalists included Mari Renick who won silver in super-G and Kira Hiebert who won bronze in the slalom. 

“This is a very promising group of U16 athletes, and they produced outstanding race results against top-level age group competition from across central Europe,” said Director of Alpine Development Chip Knight. “Nationally selected teams from France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Slovenia, Croatia, Spain, Andorra and the Czech Republic were all in attendance.”  

The FESA games (Federation of European Ski Associations) is an annual component of the National Development program that brings together the best U16s from around the world. This year the event was held at Les Menuires in France. The U.S. selects the best-performing U16s from the National Performance Series held at Burke Mountain in January.  Exposing the young athletes to the European racing environment is key in their development and success in alpine racing. The opportunity to race amongst their age group internationally also a huge stepping stone in their careers. 

“The FESA Games is a great event, and the French federation and Les Menuires were amazing hosts this year.  Each of the different venues – super-G, giant slalom, and slalom – provided challenging terrain and snow surfaces that pushed our athletes to raise their skill levels.  It was impressive to see them rise to the occasion.  I’m looking forward to seeing them continue to develop in the years ahead,” said Knight. 

 Current Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete River Radamus and his ARCO foundation along with World Cup Dreams Foundation generously helped fund athlete costs for the project – recognizing the importance of this series. 

On Saturday’s final giant slalom of the regular World Cup season Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete River Radamus tied his season best in seventh place.

“They have done a phenomenal job with the hill prep here, one of the best we've seen all year. It's really fun to ski and the crowd is awesome,” said Radamus.  

It was a spring-like day in Hafjell but the conditions were top notch giving all skiers ample opportunity to throw one in the mix. Radamus who had been battling a season of highs and lows came out strong to sit in seventh on run one. Radamus is also one of the few to move up from a bib outside of the top 15. However the race is two runs and it was up to Radamus to lock in and ski smart for run two. 

On the second run the conditions again were strong, however many in the first half of the field found it difficult to find the rhythm. A few skiers had major climbs, some sitting in the leaderboard for over 10 racers. Then came the top eighth. The leader changing at each racer. 

Radamus was up next and he skied effortlessly and strong. Radamus found his signature angles and found the green light. While his leaderboard moment did not last long he was able to leave the giant slalom regular season with one of his season bests. A great way to go into Sun Valley. 

“I'd like to be standing on the podium today, but I've been struggling a bit with my skiing,” said Radamus. “It's been up and down. I've had one fast run, one slow run all season long. I had two that I was pretty happy with and I still have some stuff to clean up, but I think it was a step in the right direction.” 

It was the Swiss who ended up (once again) dominating the field with a sweep of 1-2-3. Loic Meillard claimed first, Marco Odermatt second and Thomas Tumler in third. Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Bridger Gile landed just outside the top 30 flip in 34th and Patrick Kenney in 39th. 

RESULTS
men's giant slalom 

HOW TO WATCH 
4:30 a.m. ET - men’s slalom, run 1, Hafjell - skiandsnowboard.live
7:30 a.m. ET - men’s slalom, Hafjell, run 2 - skiandsnowboard.live

The legendary Holmenkollen World Cup delivered yet another day of exciting World Cup ski racing, with Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes Gus Schumacher and Jessie Diggins securing top-10 finishes in the 20k classic; Schumacher was seventh and Diggins 10th. This was the first race following the World Championships. With the season nearing its end, the Americans put together strong performances despite challenging conditions and the inevitable fatigue of a long race season.

Holmenkollen is one of the sport's most storied venues. It is typically home to the grueling 50k event, where tens of thousands of fans line the course, cheering deep into the woods for one of the most iconic races in skiing. But with this year’s 50k already contested at the World Championships, the Holmenkollen weekend featured two distance races instead—a 20k classic and a 10k skate—bringing a different energy to the event.

For Diggins, today’s race was another crucial step in her chase for the overall World Cup Crystal Globe. The Holmenkollen 20k classic marked another victory as classic skiing was a discipline she was unable to compete in earlier this season due to a foot injury. Seeing her back in the top 10 was an encouraging sign—not just for her confidence but for the team. With today’s result, she continues to lead the overall standings and heads into tomorrow’s 10k skate, her premiere event, with momentum.

"I am super proud of today," said Diggins. "It was a really great step in the right direction. My energy and body felt surprisingly okay after the 50k - of course, I don't feel as fresh as a daisy, but I am proud that I could push the entire race. I am also super proud of the wax techs. They had to predict how the kick would change when the snow broke - right around the middle of the race for me - it was getting quite a bit slower and slushier. But they could predict that, and I had a ton of kick and glide. I am incredibly grateful because it allowed me to ski with good technique and push it!"

On the men’s side, Schumacher executed a well-paced race on the demanding three-lap course, showcasing smart strategy and solid endurance from the young Alaskan. Just a week removed from an exhausting 50k at World Championships, he came into today’s event looking to rebound—and did just that. With a strong season so far, which included a recent second-place result in the Falun World Cup and a ninth-place result in the World Championships 20k skiathlon, Schumacher is becoming a podium threat in almost every race he enters and is shaking up the Scandinavian domination on the World Cup level. 

"The body feels pretty good post-world champs; I think the racing load was not crazy high - it was more emotional," said Schumacher. "I for sure am feeling tired after the 50k, but every day was feeling better than last week! I knew I was in a good spot (throughout the race), and I am proud of skiing relaxed in the early and middle parts. I focused on not getting too stressed and not getting frantic, and on the last lap, it was a bit hard, but it's super hard to nail an individual start 20k with pacing - but I am proud of how I raced it."

The ultimate winners of the day were Norwegian Martin Loewstroem Nyenget, who blasted the competition, crossing the line 51.2 seconds ahead of Sweden's William Paromaa. Simen Hegstad Krueger of Norway was third. Norwegian legend Therese Johaug took home another World Cup victory for the women, with teammate Astrid Oeyre Slind in second and Germany's Victoria Karl in third. For the U.S., Rosie Brennan was back in the top 20 in the 17th, Sydney Palmer-Leger in the 40th, and Sammy Smith in the 47th. For the men, Ben Ogden was just out of the top 30 in 33rd, Kevin Bolger in 36th, and Luke Jager in 59th. 

With Holmenkollen in the books after tomorrow, the World Cup season now heads into its final stretch with just two stops remaining: the city sprint in Tallinn, Estonia, and the World Cup Finals in Lahti, Finland. After months of racing, training, and travel—not to mention the emotional and physical toll of the World Championships—fatigue is setting in across the field. And for Diggins and Schumacher, today’s performances proved that they’re still fighting and still in the mix. With just a few races remaining, the U.S. squad will look to carry this momentum through the season's final push. 

Results
Women
Men

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Awards

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is a diverse organization of many sports with a vital backbone of athletes, officials, coaches and clubs nationwide all working together for the betterment of the sport. It’s important each year to recognize the work of those behind the scenes who are providing athletes of all ages with an opportunity to participate in ski and snowboard competitions.

The U.S. Ski & Snowboard awards program is designed to recognize a wide range of individuals and organizations for their work over the past year. As a U.S. Ski & Snowboard member, you are eligible to nominate into many of the award categories. To learn more about the full range of U.S. Ski & Snowboard awards, go here.

Award Selection:

• Nominations are accepted all at once and at large from members who have a valid and current membership for the 2024-25 Season.
• Each sport committee will select the respective sports winners for Club and Coach of the Year.
• Selection of other awards winners is determined by a vote of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Awards Working Group.
• Winners are announced at the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Awards Dinner on May 14, 2025.

Nominations: 

• Click on the nomination link for each individual award for which you wish to nominate.
• Complete the nomination paying special attention to highlighting accomplishments required for each award.
• Nominees must also be current members of U.S. Ski & Snowboard.
• Click to submit.
• Remember, you need to submit nominations for each award separately.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS: Friday, March 28, 2025

NOMINATION CATEGORIES

Paul Bacon Award (event organization)

The Paul Bacon Award is given to an individual or group for the greatest contribution to U. S. Ski & Snowboard in the field of race organization during the 2024-25 season. Traditional nominees include local clubs or individuals whose work has made a difference in providing good events for athletes.

PAUL BACON AWARD Nomination Form

John J. Clair Award (service to national teams)

The John J. Clair Jr. Award is given for outstanding service that benefited the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team in 2024-25. Past recipients have included outside team support personnel, donors, journalists, movers and shakers. Most recipients have been individuals, though some organizations have been recognized. The recipient’s service should be to the national teams.

JOHN J. CLAIR JR. AWARD Nomination Form

Bud & Mary Little Award (service to FIS or USOPC)

The Bud & Mary Little Award is a lifetime achievement award presented to an individual who has contributed significantly through a long-term involvement with the International Ski & Snowboard Federation or U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Recipients are eligible to receive the award only once. Achievement should be lifetime; it is not specific to this past year.

BUD & MARY LITTLE AWARD Nomination Form

Buddy Werner Award (sportsmanship)

Have you seen any great acts of sportsmanship this past year? Nominations should be based on actions from the 2024-25 season. It is only open to individuals.

BUDDY WERNER AWARD Nomination Form

Russell Wilder Award (service to youth)

The Russell Wilder Award recognizes the most outstanding effort during 2024-25 in focusing the interests of American youth on the sports of skiing or snowboarding. It can be awarded to an individual or an organization.

RUSSELL WILDER AWARD Nomination Form

OFFICIALS NOMINATION AWARD CATEGORY

West Family Award (outstanding official)

The West Family Award is a lifetime achievement honor, recognizing an outstanding certified official at any level.  Nominations come from the pool of current U.S. Ski & Snowboard Officials membership.

WEST FAMILY AWARD Nomination Form

Nominations only open to those who hold a current U.S. Ski & Snowboard Officials membership. 

FIS TECHNICAL DELEGATE NOMINATION AWARD CATEGORY

Westhaven Award (outstanding FIS technical delegate)

The Westhaven Award is a lifetime achievement award, recognizing an outstanding FIS technical delegate for his or her service over time. Nominations come from the pool of current FIS TDs.

WESTHAVEN AWARD Nomination Form

Nominations only open to those who hold a current U.S. Ski & Snowboard Technical Delegate membership. 

CLUB OF THE YEAR AWARD CATEGORY

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Club of the Year Award

The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Club of the Year is the club that achieved the most outstanding high-performance athletic and organizational results in the current season and best meets the athletic and club performance benchmarks.

This award will be granted for each sport: Adaptive, Alpine, Cross Country, Freeski, Freestyle, Snowboard & Ski Jumping/Nordic Combined

U.S. SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB OF THE YEAR AWARD Nomination Form

Nominations only open to those who are current U.S. Ski & Snowboard Clubs.

DEVELOPMENT COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD CATEGORY

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Development Coach of the Year Award

The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Development Coach of the Year Award recognizes outstanding contribution to development and international programs by a coach resulting in high-level performance by his or her athletes in competition during the past season. Coaches of the year are recognized for their leadership, commitment, sport knowledge and passion, including proven ability to foster athletic excellence amongst their constituents or teams. 

This award will be granted for each sport: Adaptive, Alpine, Cross Country, Freeski, Freestyle, Snowboard & Ski Jumping/Nordic Combined

U.S. SKI & SNOWBOARD DEVELOPMENT COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD Nomination Form

Nominations only open to those who are current U.S. Ski & Snowboard Coaches.

In Tignes, France, Stifel U.S. Freeski Team's Alex Hall took home another World Cup win in slopestyle and captured the slopestyle Crystal Globe, marking him the best slopestyle skier of the 2024-25 season. Mac Forehand also stood on the podium in second place in big air. The Stifel U.S. Freeski Team also continued their reign as best in the world, winning the Nation's Cup for park and pipe.

Tignes Big Air

On Thursday, both the men and women threw down in big air finals. On the women’s side, Rell Harwood was the sole American to qualify into finals and finished the event in fourth. She finished the evening with a 174.25 – a combined score from her switch right bio 900 and her left double 1260. Italy’s Flora Tabanelli finished in first, with France’s Tess Ledeux in second and Finland’s Anni Karava in third. Tabanelli secured her big air Crystal Globe with the win, podiuming at every big air this season.

On the men’s side, Mac Forehand, Alex Hall and Troy Podmilsak qualified into finals. All three had a very strong showing in a tight competition. Forehand finished the night in second, with the judges rewarding him for going huge on his switch left triple 1800 and left triple 1800. Podmilsak finished just off the podium in fourth, showing off his two signature tricks: right triple cork 1800 and left Berco flip. Hall took ninth, with a big score of 90.50 on run one. Forehand was joined on the podium by Italy’s Miro Tabanelli in first and New Zealand’s Luca Harrington in third. Harrington secured his big air Crystal Globe as well, podiuming at four of six World Cups this season.

Tignes Slopestyle

Friday was slopestyle finals day, with Marin Hamill and Rell Harwood qualifying through to finals. Hamill was the top U.S. finisher, ending the day in fourth with the judges enjoying her switch right 720 and right cork 720. Great Britain’s Kirsty Muir finished first, with Australia’s Abbi Harrigan in second and New Zealand’s Ruby Star Andrews in third. Harwood finished in 10th after a hard fall on run one, resulting in a DNS on run two. Harwood ended the season in fourth and Hamill in sixth for the slopestyle overall standings.

Four men in finals represented the U.S.: Alex Hall, Hunter Henderson, Cody Laplante and Colby Stevenson. Hall threw down a monster run to take the win, highlighted by two rail sections – right 270 Tokyo drift to right switch lip, back 450 and swift left Tokyo drift 270 on, back 810. He was joined on the podium by Switzerland’s Andri Ragettli in second and Norway’s Sebastian Schjerve in third. This is Hall's second win of the season and third total podium this year.

Henderson finished the day in fifth, his best result of the season. LaPlante also had his best result of the season in seventh, while Stevenson was 10th.

Hall’s win secured his first slopestyle Crystal Globe. It was his second career Globe; he won the big air Globe last season. He was joined on the overall podium by Stevenson, who finished the season third overall. Mac Forehand also had a great slopestyle season, taking fifth overall.

The season's overall success resulted in the overall Nations Cup for the Stifel U.S. Freeski Team, naming them the strongest team in the world for the third year in a row.

The season's final event is the FIS Freestyle Ski World Championships in Endagin, Switzerland from March 18-30. The World Championships team will compete in slopestyle on March 22, big air on March 29 and halfpipe on March 30. All events can be streamed on skiandsnowboard.live.

RESULTS
Women
Men

On Friday’s second super-G in La Thuile, Italy, Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Lindsey Vonn claimed 13th place and the position of top U.S. finisher.

“I think today was definitely better than yesterday,” said Vonn. “But I wish I would have been able to ski a little bit faster. I'm just right on the wrong side of the tenths today.”

It was a warm day in La Thuile for the women to have their second crack at the short super-G track. Once again having an earlier bib number proved to be beneficial as the track become slower and bumpier as more skiers went down it. It made it very important to ski to the limit. Vonn ran with bib four and took full advantage. 

At each split, Vonn contended with the best as she knifed her way down the course. She ultimately landed in 13th overall but was very pleased to cross the line in the top 15 and all the way down the course. 

“I think for me, it was important to get to the finish line today. My season has been really up and down, so it's a solid run and gives me good confidence going into the Finals,” said Vonn. 

Teammates Lauren Macuga and Jackie Wiles also ended up in the points in 19th and 30th place respectively. Breezy Johnson, Tricia Mangan, Keely Cashman and Allison Mollin also raced and ended up in 32nd, 34th, 37th and 44th place. 

The winner of the race was Italian Federica Brignone, with her teammate Sofia Goggia just 0.01 behind her in second. Third place went to French skier Romane Miradoli. This win marked Brignone’s 10th win of the season. 

Those that finished the regular season within the top 25 rank of downhill and super-G will now head back to the U.S. for the Stifel Sun Valley Finals. 

RESULTS
Women's super-G

The best aerials athletes in the World wrapped up the 2024-25 World Cup season with the World Cup finals in Livigno, which also served as the test event for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Kaila Kuhn led the way for the U.S., finishing in fourth place, her best result of the season, and landing her first triple in competition. 

The weather in Northern Italy was once again a challenge, as the day went from sun to clouds to snow, along with drastic fluctuations in wind. Many athletes, including some of the best in the World, struggled with landings throughout the day due to these weather conditions. Guangpu Qi, who had already secured the FIS Crystal Globe, took a hard fall during the qualification round, finishing 16th.  

The qualifications were successful for the U.S., however, with five Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes advancing to the round of 12. Quinn Dehlinger led the way for the Americans, qualifying in fourth place. Connor Curran qualified sixth, and Chris Lillis finished ninth. On the women’s side, Kuhn qualified in sixth place, and Kyra Dossa qualified in eighth. Dani Loeb finished the day 17th, and Tasia Tanner in 19th. 

In the round of 12, Kuhn achieved the feat she had been working towards all season, landing her first triple in competition. Kuhn threw a back lay tuck full, scoring 88.29 to advance to the super finals in fourth place. Dossa finished the day 10th overall. On the men’s side, Lillis threw a back double full full full, aka the daddy. He was able to squeak into the super finals in sixth place. Dehlinger and Curran ran into some trouble in round 12, finishing 10th and 11th, respectively. 

Chris Lillis dropped first in the super finals and threw a back full double full full. Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to execute on the landing. Lillis ended in sixth place. In the women’s super finals, Kuhn threw a back lay full full, upping her difficulty from finals. Despite her beautiful air, Kuhn struggled with the landing. She earned a score of 78.94, finishing the day fourth place. This is the best result she has had so far this season. 

To wrap up the day, FIS awarded their end-of-season honors, including the FIS Rookie of the Year Award, which was given to Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Ian Schoenwald following his seventh-place result in Almaty and his all-around character. 

Next, the moguls and aerials athletes will compete in the 2025 FIS Freestyle World Championships in St. Moritz/Engadin, Switzerland, from March 18 to 30. 

RESULTS
Women
Men

On Thursday’s super-G in La Thuile, Italy, Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Lauren Macuga snagged a top five result in fifth place. 

It was an interesting race given the circumstances with weather and canceled downhill training runs leading up to the day’s run. The snow was quite soft topped with another layer of springlike snow, which meant that start order played a large factor in the results. 

“Waking up this morning we were hopeful that the race would happen and I am glad it did. It was fun,” said Macuga. 

Macuga ran with bib nine and had a relatively clean course. She was able to push her limits and find a good line. Macuga was close to the winning time in many sections but lost a little bit of time at the bottom, putting her in fifth place overall. 

“I mean it's never a fair race, but it definitely got slower today, and so that was tough to watch. But I'm just glad I put my best skiing out there, and super stoked fifth place,” said Macuga. 

The next best Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete was Breezy Johnson in 27th. Johnson ran outside of the top 30 and was able to find just enough speed to land inside the points - a solid result given the very difficult conditions. 

It was ultimately a great day for Germany’s Emma Aicher who claimed her first super-G win and podium. Italy’s Sofia Goggia was second and in third place was teammate Federica Brignone. 

Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes Keely Cashman, Jackie Wiles and Allison Mollin landed in 37th, 39th and 41st. Lindsey Vonn and Tricia Mangan did not finish but are OK. 

The women will now prepare for the final super-G race of the regular World Cup season on Friday.  

RESULTS
Women's super-G

HOW TO WATCH 
6:00 a.m. ET - women’s super-G, La Thuile, ITA - skiandsnowboard.live 

Jaelin Kauf has done the unthinkable, winning all three FIS Freestyle Crystal Globes for the first time in U.S. history. In the dual moguls competition in Livigno, Kauf finished second place, her 14th podium of the season and 50th of her career. Dylan Walczyk earned a new season’s best result, finishing fourth. Tess Johnson also finished the season on the overall moguls podium in third place. 

“It’s been a whole lot of fun competing against these girls out here,” said Kauf. “It’s been an incredible year of skiing all around, and there’s been a really good push all year from a lot of my teammates and other competitors, it’s been a crazy season.” 

The sun from the moguls competition was swallowed by thick clouds and off and on snow for duals day, creating interesting snow conditions for the athletes. Despite the weather, all eight U.S. athletes advanced to the finals. 

The round of 16 was an all-American affair for the men, as Nick Page and Asher Michel and Walczyk and Charlie Mickel went head to head. Page advanced to the quarterfinals alongside Walczyk after an incredibly tight dual with Mickel. Mickel finished ninth and Michel ended the day 13th. On the women’s side, Kylie Kariotis and Tess Johnson battled it out in the 1/8th finals. Kariotis put down a beautiful run to advance, while Johnson, unfortunately, took a nasty fall but got up on her own accord and skied down. Kasey Hogg took on the infamous Perrine Laffont of France, but a mistake kept her from advancing. Hogg finished 14th and Johnson finished 16th.

Due to the unfortunate placement of the two American duals in the round of 16, the U.S. men had to dual again in the quarterfinals. Page and Walczyk kept things close until Page put too much gas on the skis and had to ski out to avoid crashing. Walczyk advanced to the semifinals and Page finished sixth. Kauf advanced easily past her quarterfinal matchup with Japan’s Marin Ito 27-8. Kariotis was on pace with Anastassiya Gorodko of Kazakhstan but unfortunately made a mistake and did not advance to the semifinals, finishing seventh.  

Walczyk faced one of the toughest duals you can draw, lining up next to the king, Mikael Kingsbury of Canada, who was on track to win his 99th World Cup. Walczyk put on a show for the U.S. fans, keeping things clean and concise against Kingsbury, and advanced to the small final. Kauf met Gorodko in the semifinals, where the Kazakhstanian couldn’t compete with her speed and had to ski out of the course, sending Kauf to the big final. In the other semifinal, Australia’s Charlotte Wilson, who was already on track to her best dual moguls result yet, shocked the crowd by advancing past Laffont, setting herself up for her first big final appearance. 

In the small final, Walczyk met Filip Gravenfors, a Swedish skier who has been having a fantastic season. The dual was tight, but Gravenfors finished on top, while Walczyk finished fourth, his season's best result. For the women, Wilson was on a tear and could not be stopped. Despite Kauf’s incredible speed and jumps, the Australian took the top spot, while Kauf finished second, earning her 14th consecutive podium finish. 

“All of the ladies out here, especially this week, are such strong competitors,” said Kauf. “Everyone is only getting better, and it’s super fun to watch Charlotte get her first podium and win today. Absolutely crushing it. They really just continue to push the sport and push all of us. There is a lot of momentum going into next week."

“This feels like a dream come true,” said Johnson, about finishing third in the overall moguls standings. “My previous best overall [result] was fifth, so to top that and finish top three is really special, and to do that alongside the women on this tour is just even that much better. The level of skiing is incredible across the board from all countries, and it’s just an honor to be a part of it.”

Based on the results of all U.S. athletes this season, the team was awarded the coveted Nation's Cup, which is given to the country with the most points accumulated each year. 

RESULTS
Women
Men 

Jaelin Kauf made history on day one of World Cup finals in Livigno as she became the first American to win a FIS Freestyle Crystal Globe since Hannah Kearney in 2015, cementing her legacy with a first place finish at the Olympic Test Event. Charlie Mickel finished on the podium in third place, earning his first career podium along with Tess Johnson in third, who made her 100th World Cup start. Nick Page made a huge jump in the World Cup moguls standings to finish third overall. 

“I feel like the emotions are starting to hit me, this is such a fun day, I’m stoked to have my dad, mom and step-dad here - this is incredible,” said Kauf.

The scene was picture perfect in Livigno, Italy, where the top moguls athletes in the world took the course for the World Cup finals. The event, also serving as the test event for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, is the first World Cup held in Livigno since 2000. 

In the qualification round, all four Stifel U.S. Ski Team men placed in the top 16 to advance to finals. Mickel qualified sixth, followed by Nick Page in ninth, Dylan Walczyk in 12th, and Asher Michel in 15th. On the women’s side, Kauf qualified in second, Johnson in fourth and Kasey Hogg in 10th. Kylie Kariotis just missed out on finals and finished the day 18th. 

The battle began in the round of 16. Perrine Laffont (FRA) qualified in the top spot, meaning Kauf dropped second to last in the finals. Without knowing what Laffont would put down, Kauf needed a fast, clean run to stay level with the French athlete, and she delivered, earning the fastest time score of the day to advance in the top spot. Johnson, one of the most consistent skiers this season, had a monster finals run, earning the top air score of the day with a cork 720 safety grab on the top air and her signature venom grab on the bottom air. Hogg finished the day 11th. 

Page improved upon his qualification run, landing fourth place in the finals. After qualifying sixth, Mickel put down the run of his life in the round of 16 to advance in second place, just over one point behind the king Mikael Kingsbury (CAN) and ahead of Ikuma Horishima (JPN). Walczyk finished 10th overall, followed by Michel in 12th. 

The accumulation of a season’s worth of work came to fruition in the super finals, where the results of the competition were to determine the mogul Crystal Globe winners. Johnson was the first American to drop, and put down her best run of the day scoring 74.94 and with the highest air score of the round, 15.56. Laffont was the second to last to go and executed a beautiful top to bottom, scoring 77.07. As the last athlete to ski in the super final, Kauf had the pressure of an entire season on her shoulders. Any mistake would take her off the top spot, and give away the moguls Crystal Globe. With a blazing run scoring 18.58 in time, Kauf earned a huge 81.21 to take the win and the globe, with her family screaming and ringing cowbells in the finish. 

“With this course you are so cut off from the bottom at the top, so I really didn’t know what happened with the other girl’s run’s, but it’s safe to assume that Perrine put down a really good run so I was just trying to attack the whole way and not leave anything out there,” said Kauf. 

“This is so surreal and a little emotional, I feel like every single World Cup start that I’ve had, all 100 of them, shaped who I am on and off the hill and to be on this journey with everyone here is just so special,” said Johnson.

Page and Mickel continued to fire in super finals where Page finished just off the podium in fourth place. Mickel shined bright, earning 80.14 in the super finals to land on his first career podium in third place behind legends Ikuma Horishima and Mikael Kingsbury. Page’s fourth place finish secured him a spot on the overall moguls podium in third place. 

“It feels great to get my first podium at the Olympic test event going into next year,” said Mickel. “It [2025] will be my first World Championships and I’m really excited to be competing in the event, no expectations I just hope to ski my best.” 

“I’m very excited, it was a goal coming into the last stretch of the season to really try to make an end of the season push, get a couple more points under my name and get on to this overall podium because I knew it was in striking distance,” said Page. 

RESULTS
Women
Men