PARK CITY, Utah (Sept. 27, 2024) —The alpine Audi FIS Ski World Cup 2024-25 season is officially confirmed with four domestic World Cups on the docket.

First up in the United States is the Stifel Killington Cup Nov. 30 - Dec. 1, 2024. This will be the eighth World Cup held in Killington, Vermont – a venue that the winningest skier of all time Mikaela Shiffrin has won six times. 40,000 fans are expected to show up and cheer on the best women tech skiers in the world. 

Immediately following the women's race, the men will open the speed season in Beaver Creek, Colorado at the annual Stifel Birds of Prey presented by United Airlines Dec. 6-8. This series will include a downhill, super-G and giant slalom. The giant slalom race is back in Beaver Creek for the first time since Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Tommy Ford found his first World Cup victory on the track in 2019. 

Then the women will head to Beaver Creek one week later Dec. 14-15, 2024. The famed Birds of Prey downhill track, known for being one of the most challenging stops on the men’s tour, boasts a vertical drop of 2,470 feet and an average gradient of 31 percent. The race will mark the first time many of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team women will race a World Cup on home snow, and the first time the women will have run a downhill at the venue. 

Finally the alpine season will end in the United States in Sun Valley, Idaho for the Stifel Sun Valley Finals held March 22-27, 2025. It will be the first time the alpine World Cup Finals have returned to the U.S. since 2017. This event will bring in the top 25 competitors, both men and women, from each discipline as they fight for the final World Cup points of the season with overall and discipline FIS Crystal Globes awarded.

“We are thrilled that all four domestic alpine World Cups are now officially confirmed on the calendar this season,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “We are confident that all of these events will continue to amplify the sport of alpine skiing in the U.S. and provide an excellent experience for fans and athletes.”

The exciting alpine line up officially commences in Sölden, Austria Oct. 26-27 with a giant slalom race for the men and women. 

2024-25 U.S. WORLD CUP SCHEDULE

ALPINE
Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2024: Stifel Killington Cup, Killington, Vermont; women’s slalom/giant slalom
Dec. 6-8, 2024: Stifel Birds of Prey presented by United Airlines, Beaver Creek, Colorado; men’s super-G/downhill/giant slalom
Dec. 14-15, 2024: Stifel Birds of Prey presented by United Airlines, Beaver Creek, Colorado; women’s super-G/downhill
March 22-27, 2025: Stifel Sun Valley Finals, Sun Valley, Idaho; men’s and women’s downhill/super-G/giant slalom/slalom

QUOTES

“Sun Valley has a long and storied history in ski racing, for many years hosting the revered Harriman Cup, our first FIS World Cup in 1975, and most recently the U.S. Alpine Championships back-to-back. We’re proud of our mountain and believe it will provide a great test of the world’s greatest skiers, but we’re even more proud of our community and the way this small western town can rally around an event of this caliber. We’re thrilled for athletes, families, and travelers worldwide to come experience the best of Sun Valley.”

• Pete Sonntag, Sun Valley Resort GM and VP

“It is such an honor to continue the tradition of the Stifel Birds of Prey World Cup at Beaver Creek. In addition to hosting the annual men's tour with downhill, super-G and giant slalom races, this season we are excited to welcome the women back to Beaver Creek for a super-G and the first-ever women’s downhill on the Birds of Prey course. With these back-to-back World Cup weekends, we are thrilled to offer a 10-day festival of ski racing, live music, beer tastings, ski films, sponsor activations and more."

• Sarah Franke, Stifel Birds of Prey Event Director

"It's always a thrill to kick off the alpine season with the Stifel Killington Cup, especially in a World Championship year! Killington is proud to host the best in the world on Superstar year after year and we're looking forward to another exciting weekend of racing action,” 

• Amy Lamarie, Director of Marketing, Killington Mountain

For the ninth year, Ron Kruszewski, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Stifel Financial Corp. and trustee of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, hosted his annual U.S. Ski & Snowboard fundraiser in St. Louis, Missouri. The annual event was wildly successful, raising $1 million for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard organization and athletes. 

Over 300 attendees showed up donning their best neon outfits to be on par with the 80s Aprés Ski theme. To complete the theme, 80s cover band “The Spazmatics” dazzled the crowd, along with food and drink that fit the bill. 

Three athletes, representing three Stifel U.S. Ski Team's joined in on the fun - winningest alpine skier of all-time Mikaela Shiffrin, two-time Olympic medalist Alex Ferreira and two-time Olympian on the Stifel U.S. Freestyle Team Jaelin Kauf traveled to St. Louis for the event.

“It was a blast to be at this year’s Stifel U.S. Ski Team Fundraiser in St. Louis,” said Stifel U.S. Freeski Team athlete Alex Ferreira. “Ron, his family and his friends are incredibly gracious and wonderful to be around. Thank you Ron and thank you Stifel.”

Mikaela Shiffrin also thanked the St. Louis community for showing up to the event in her recent Instagram post, "Thank you, thank you, thank you St. Louis for showing up and showing out once again,” said Shiffrin. “One million dollars raised for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team on behalf of Stifel?! You’ve outdone yourselves, we had so, so much fun last night at the ninth annual Stifel fundraiser, which was an awesome 80s apres ski-themed party.” 

The event raises money through a silent and live auction and has quickly become one of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard's most successful fundraisers to date. All proceeds from the event directly benefit the U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes as they begin their 2024-25 competition and World Championships season. 

Press Release Courtesy of X Games

DENVER, COLO. (September 24, 2024) - As the 2024/25 winter season begins, X Games announces its return to Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen Snowmass for the 24th consecutive year, as well as the addition of a new X Games Street Style Pro event at Copper Mountain in collaboration with U.S. Ski & Snowboard. 

X Games Aspen, Jan. 23 - 25, 2025
X Games will return to Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen Snowmass with some of the world’s best action sports athletes competing in ski and snowboard events January 23-25, 2025. X Games Aspen 2025 will feature men’s and women’s ski and snowboard competitions in the disciplines of Superpipe, Slopestyle, Big Air, Knuckle Huck, and Street Style. In addition to sporting events, X Games Aspen 2025 welcomes the return of special music appearances each night and performers will be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets to X Games Aspen 2025 will be general admission and fans will have the option to upgrade their tickets with multiple hospitality options which include added perks and experiences. More information on scheduling, music, and ticket availability will be announced soon. To be among the first to purchase the limited number of tickets available and discover the thrilling lineup of music appearances, fans can sign up for the exclusive X Games Aspen 2025 ticket waitlist at xgames.com. 

X Games Street Style Pro, Dec. 20 - 21, 2024
The first event of the newly announced partnership between X Games and U.S. Ski & Snowboard will be the X Games Street Style Pro at Copper Mountain, running Dec. 20-21. This event will complement the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix at the same venue. The X Games Street Style Pro will feature nighttime competitions and musical appearances, enhancing the daytime halfpipe events with a vibrant party atmosphere. The evening of Dec. 20 will showcase emerging talent from the U.S. Revolution Tour, U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s development series, who will compete for a spot in the pro final on Dec. 21. Competitions will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. each evening, followed by a concert. Music details will be announced soon. 

With the new partnership in place between X Games and U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the winners from both the halfpipe and street style contests will earn automatic invites to X Games Aspen 2025. The event will be streamed live at xgames.com.

Additional details and ticketing information for X Games Aspen and X Games Streetstyle Pro will be forthcoming and available on XGames.com for fans and XGamesMediaKit.com for press.

About X Games
Since its inception in 1995, X Games became the leading action sports competition and lifestyle brand, spotlighting the world’s best action sports athletes against the backdrop of each individual host city. Over the past 29 years, X Games has organized the world’s premiere action sports events around the globe, complemented by top musical performances, year-round content and fan experiences.

About U.S. Ski & Snowboard
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah. Started in 1905, the organization now represents nearly 250 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 Aspen Skiing Company
With roots dating back to 1946 and a division of Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four mountains—Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk—creating premium, sustainable, and transformative experiences in recreation, culture, and nature. In addition, the company runs the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably sourced on-mountain food and beverage outlets. Aspen Snowmass encompasses 5,680 acres of skiable terrain across four mountains, more than 40 ski lifts and more than 410 trails. Aspen One is the parent company of Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality and Aspen Ventures and leverages its influence across all of its business units to advance climate action, community engagement and racial justice. For more information, visit www.aspensnowmass.com, www.aspen.com, or follow @aspensnowmass on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.

About Copper Mountain Resort
Located just 75 miles west of Denver, Colo., Copper Mountain, the Athlete’s Mountain, offers an experience that inspires adventure, elevates ambition and empowers progression. During the winter, Copper’s world-class naturally divided terrain provides skiers and riders access to over 2,500 acres of high alpine adventure that’s designed to challenge, inspire and empower every type of athlete. Each summer, the mountain transforms into a progression playground for hikers, mountain bikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Three centralized pedestrian villages provide a vibrant atmosphere complete with slope-side lodging, dining, shopping and activities. Copper Mountain is home to Woodward Copper and the U.S. Ski Team Speed Center which facilitate year-round training for every level of athlete. Copper Mountain is the Official Training Center for U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes leading up to the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Copper Mountain is part of the POWDR Adventure Lifestyle Co. portfolio and an Ikon Pass partner. POWDR is a family-owned adventure lifestyle company (TM) that believes there is nothing better for your soul than to spend time with the people you love, doing the things you love. 

Media Contacts:

X Games

- Grace Coryell - grace.coryell@xgames.com

- Lauren Machen - lmachen@fusemarketing.com 

- Alex Hughes - ahughes@fusemarketing.com 

Aspen Skiing Company - Jeff Hanle, jhanle@aspensnowmass.com

U.S. Ski & Snowboard - Courtney Harkins, courtney.harkins@usskiandsnowboard.org

Copper Mountain Resort - Olivia Butrymovich, obutrymovich@coppercolorado.com.

Upon hearing that Meri Stratton was retiring the Summer Fun Nationals race after 35 years at Mt. Hood, the Scroggins brothers, Jesse, Willy and Lloyd, of Willy Camp were determined to keep the summer race tradition alive! Willy Camp partnered with the Pacific Northwest Ski Education Foundation (PNWSEF) and Timberline to create the Wy'East Cup! All proceeds from the event benefit PNWSEF that is the non-profit fundraising arm for the Pacific Northwest Division. PNWSEF provides funding and supports athletes, coaches, officials and clubs across Northern Idaho, Washington, and Oregon.

The inaugural Wy'East Cup was held June 21-23, 2024. In keeping with tradition, it was a family affair with social gatherings every day! The event included GS and SL masters races and family fun races with age class, superseed, overall fastest, and family team awards. 

Spirits were high at Friday's Welcome Party with many familiar faces and volunteers eager to make the inaugural event a success. After a delay sorting out logistics with the race liability waivers (always sign those pesky online waivers several days in advance), 75 racers picked up their bibs, got the latest details, and caught up with fellow racers.

Saturday's GS offered perfect weather and race conditions. With the valiant efforts of the many volunteers, the timing challenges were abundant yet surmountable. The competition was excellent with almost all age classes represented and with the superseed separated only by 3-3.5 seconds per run. When planning a summer race event on a slope above treeline with no start/finish structures, hard-wired timing, or electricity there can be challenges beyond what may be encountered at the average race. Not to be thwarted by hiccups with computers and equipment interfacing, the timing crew relied on the tried and true tapes to ensure all racers received accurate times for the awards. Racers gathered for drinks and the peruse the silent auction items before the banquet and awards. After awards the racers were treated to live music from Roger That PDX. Roger's kids all ski raced in the Pacific Northwest Division and  Class 3 racer Matt Edlen is in the band. The music and dancing were a fantastic way to end the day.

Sunday's SL race brought the sun again but more wind this time. With little ability to adjust overnight, timing met a similar fate on Sunday making for a slow pace. Not to be deterred, the racers were geared up for a great day of competition. The weekend was capped off with a final awards party to present the SL awards as well as the overall fastest man, woman, and family awards for the weekend.

Huge thanks to Willy Camp, PNWSEF, Timberline, the volunteers, the sponsors, and of course all the racers for coming out to make this event possible! 

We are excited to announce that the Wy’East Cup will continue next summer! The crew is excitedly working out the kinks to make the 2025 event even bigger and better. Mark your calendars for June 20-22, 2025 and we'll see you there!

2024 Wy'East Cup Results

PARK CITY, Utah (Sept. 18, 2024) - U.S. Ski & Snowboard officially announced the 14 athletes named to the U.S. Nordic Combined Team for the 2024-25 season.

Two-time Olympian and four-time World Championships team member Ben Loomis and 2022 Olympian and 2023 World Championships team member Stephen Schumann return to lead the men’s nordic combined team for the 2024-25 season. Two-time World Championships team member Annika Malacinski will lead the women's roster.

The nordic combined season will kick off in Ruka, Finland on Nov. 28, 2024 for the first World Cup of the 2024-25 season. The World Cup season will wrap up for women’s nordic combined in Oslo, Norway, March 14-16 and Lahti, Finland, March 21-23 for the men.  

“I'm thrilled to announce this year’s nordic combined teams!” said Ski Jumping/Nordic Combined Sport Director Anders Johnson. “Their impressive progress over the past year has been remarkable and a true testament to their hard work and dedication. I’m really looking forward to watching this team excel this season on the World Cup tour and at the World Championships in Trondheim, Norway.” 

2024-25 U.S. Nordic Combined Team

(Hometown; Club; College; Birthdate)

Men

A TEAM

Women

• Annika Malacinski (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; Colorado Mountain College; 5/9/2001)

Men

• Ben Loomis (Eau Claire, WI; Flying Eagles Ski Club; DeVry University; 6/9/1998)
• Niklas Malacinski (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; Colorado Mountain College; 12/7/2003)
• Stephen Schumann (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Arizona State University; 3/14/2000)

B TEAM 

Women

• Alexa Brabec (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; University of Utah; 10/08/2004)
• Kai McKinnon (Lake Placid, NY; New York Ski Educational Foundation; 5/6/2008)

C TEAM

• Carter Brubaker (Anchorage, AK; Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage; Arizona State University; 12/21/2003)

DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Women

• Haley Brabec (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 6/6/2007)
• Ella Wilson (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 3/4/2008)

Men

• Skylar Amy (Anchorage, AK; Alaska Ski Stars; 11/19/2005)
• Ian Carmak (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; 10/29/2008)
• Augie Roepke (Park City; Park City Ski & Snowboard; 5/9/2008)
• Arthur Tirone (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 2/8/2008)
• Caleb Zuckerman (Hanover, NH; Ford Sayer Ski Club; 11/1/2005)

2024-25 Nordic Combined Coaches & Staff

• Chief of Sport: Anouk Patty
• Nordic Combined Program Director: Anders Johnson

2024-25 FIS Nordic Combined World Cup Schedule

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PARK CITY, Utah (Sept. 17, 2024) - U.S. Ski & Snowboard is thrilled to announce the nine athletes who have accepted their nominations to the 2024-25 U.S. Para Snowboard Team across all classifications and disciplines. 

The 2024-25 U.S. Para Snowboard Team is highlighted by 2024 overall, banked slalom and snowboard cross Crystal Globe winner and 2024 “Best Athlete with a Disability” ESPY Award winner Brenna Huckaby and 2024 banked slalom and overall Crystal Globe winner Noah Elliott. Also headlining the team is two-time world champion and ESPY Award winner Zach Miller. Courtney Godfrey is new to the team this season after finishing the 2023-24 season ranked seventh in the world across banked slalom and snowboard cross events. 

“This is going to be a really exciting season for this team,” said U.S. Ski & Snowboard Para Sport Director Erik Leirfallom. “We had an extremely successful season last year, bringing home six Crystal Globes and the Nations Cup. Heading into a World Championship year, I’m confident that the team will build on that momentum and continue growing.” 

The 2024-25 FIS Para Snowboard World Cup season will kick off in late November in Landgraaf, Netherlands with two banked slalom races. The team will bounce between competitions in Europe and training in the states before finishing their season at the World Championships in Big White, Canada in March. 

Find the finalized FIS World Cup schedule here. 

2024-25 U.S. Para Snowboard Team

(Hometown; Club; College; Birthdate)

Women

• Courtney Godfrey (Mill Valley, CA; Team Utah Snowboarding; University of Arizona/Arizona State University; 12/3/1986)
• Darian Haynes (Muncie, IN; Adaptive Action Sports; 1/3/2000)
• Brenna Huckaby (Baton Rouge, LA; Team Utah Snowboarding; 1/22/1996)

Men

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

2024-25 U.S. PARA SNOWBOARD COACHES AND STAFF

Anouk Patty - Chief of Sport
Erik Leirfallom - Para Sport Director
Graham Watanabe - Para Snowboard Coach
Lane Clegg - Para Snowboard Coach
Brian Neff - Athletic Development Coach, Para Alpine & Para Snowboard
Ryan Odeja - Para Press Officer

FOLLOW THE U.S. PARA SNOWBOARD TEAM

Instagram: @usparaskisnowboard 
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Ryan Odeja - U.S. Para Snowboard Team Press Officer
ryan.odeja@usskiandsnowboard.org 

PARK CITY, Utah (Sept. 17, 2024) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard officially announced the 17 athletes who have accepted their nominations to the 2024-25 U.S. Ski Jumping Team for the 2024-25 season. 

Casey Larson, Erik Belshaw and Tate Frantz lead this year's men’s A Team. Two-time Olympian Larson is coming off of a shoulder injury this past summer, and will return to the hill in October for U.S. Nationals. Erik Belshaw had a personal best season in 2024-25, securing a silver medal at the Junior World Championship, becoming the first ever U.S. male ski jumper to medal at the event. And coming off last year’s personal best season, Frantz made a notable jump from last year's D Team, highlighted by his top 20 finish at the Ski Flying World Championships in Kulm, Austria last season. 

Annika Belshaw and Paige Jones lead the women’s team on the B Team. Annika Belshaw had more than 10 top-30 finishes in the World Cup competitions last season, while Jones had an impressive fourth place at the Intercontinental event in Lillehammer, Norway in December last year. 

“I am really excited about the upcoming season. The team has put in a lot of work during the offseason, and their growth has been incredible. They’re focused, motivated, and ready to compete at a high level,” said U.S. Ski & Snowboard Ski Jumping Sport Director Anders Johnson. “I believe we're just scratching the surface of what they can achieve. I’m confident that if we keep this momentum going, we’re going to have a strong year ahead. The athletes are eager to get out there and prove themselves.” 

The 2024-25 FIS World Cup season will kick off for both men and women in Lillehammer, Norway on Nov. 22, 2024 on the large hill. The World Cup will come back stateside for a World Cup in Lake Placid, New York Feb. 6-8, 2025, where both men and women will compete. It will be the first time in history that U.S. women will have competed at a World Cup on home soil. The World Championships will be held in Trondheim, Norway from Feb. 27 - March 8, 2025. 

2024-25 U.S. Ski Jumping Team

(Hometown; Club; College; Birthdate)

A TEAM

Men

• Erik Belshaw (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; University of Utah; 8/23/2004)
• Tate Frantz (Lake Placid, NY; New York Ski Education Foundation; 3/28/2005)
• Casey Larson (Barrington, IL; Norge Ski Club; University of Utah; 12/16/1998)

B TEAM

Women

• Annika Belshaw (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; University of Utah; 6/13/2002)
• Paige Jones (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; University of North Dakota; 8/30/2002)

Men

• Decker Dean (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 8/8/2000)
• Andrew Urlaub (Eau Claire, WI; Flying Eagles Ski Club; University of Utah; 4/12/2001)

C TEAM

Women

• Estella Hassrick (Madison, WI; Blackhawk Ski Club; 5/21/2006)
• Josie Johnson (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; 10/3/2006)
• Samantha Macuga (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Dartmouth College; 2/17/2001)
• Sandra Sproch (Chicago, IL; Norge Ski Club; 11/9/2007)

Men

• Kevin Bickner (Wauconda, IL; Norge Ski Club; 9/23/1996)
• Jason Colby (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 3/30/2006)

D TEAM

Men

• Schuyler Clapp (Lake Placid, NY; New York Ski Education Foundation; 9/4/2006)
• Maxim Glyvka (Fox River Grove, IL; Norge Ski Club; 3/26/2006)
• Sawyer Graves (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 9/30/2008)
• Henry Loher (Lake Placid, NY; New York Ski Education Foundation; 7/5/2008)

2024-25 SKI JUMPING COACHES AND STAFF

• Chief of Sport: Anouk Patty
• Ski Jumping Program Director: Anders Johnson
• Men’s Ski Jumping Head Coach: Tore Sneli
• Women’s Ski Jumping Head Coach: Trevor Edlund
• Women’s Ski Jumping Assistant coach: Line Jahr
• Men’s Ski Jumping Assistant Coach: Espen Røe
• Ski Jumping Team Service Technician: Anders Ladehaug 
• Ski Jumping Media Coordinator: Cara Larson

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Cara Larson, USA Nordic Media Coordinator
cara@usanordic.org

PARK CITY, Utah (Sept. 17, 2024) — U.S. Ski & Snowboard will host three freeski and snowboard domestic World Cups and three NorAm events in the 2024-25 season. The World Cup events include the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix at Copper Mountain and Toyota U.S. Grand Prix and Visa Big Air presented by Toyota at Aspen Snowmass, while the three NorAm-level stops include U.S. Revolution Tour events at Copper Mountain, Aspen Snowmass and Mammoth Mountain. 

Toyota U.S. Grand Prix & Visa Big Air
The Toyota U.S. Grand Prix is the longest-running winter action sports tour and plays a significant role in the Olympic qualification process ahead of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, with World Cups in 2024-25 counting towards Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team and Stifel U.S. Freeski Team athletes making Team USA.

The first Toyota U.S. Grand Prix of the season will take place at Copper Mountain on Dec. 18-21, 2024, featuring a halfpipe competition in the resort’s 22-foot superpipe. In conjunction, Copper will also host a new X Games event during the same weekend. More details will be announced soon. 

The second stop of the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix will take place at Aspen Snowmass on Jan. 27- Feb. 2, 2025, along with the Visa Big Air Feb. 3-6, 2025, following the Winter X Games Aspen Jan. 23-25, 2025. Having hosted the FIS Snowboard and Freeski World Championships in 2021, Aspen will once again welcome the world’s best freeski and snowboard athletes to compete at World Cup-level halfpipe, slopestyle and big air events at their esteemed venues on Buttermilk Mountain. 

Additionally, aligning with the new strategic partnership between X Games and U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix winners at Copper Mountain will be invited to Winter X Games Aspen 2025. The next athlete in the results will be invited if the winning athlete has already secured an X Games invite. 

“The 2024-25 calendar is set and we are anticipating a great season, with many historically successful events back on the docket, alongside some new and exciting events set to debut,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “With the recent partnership between U.S. Ski & Snowboard and X Games, the world of freeskiing and snowboarding is being further elevated. We are excited to continue moving the needle of what’s possible alongside our amazing resort partners.”

U.S. Revolution Tour
The U.S. Revolution Tour consists of halfpipe, slopestyle and big air events and serves as a stepping stone for athletes transitioning from grassroots to elite competition. The 2024-25 season will feature three Rev Tour stops: Copper Mountain (Jan. 11-15, 2025), Aspen Snowmass (Feb. 8-12, 2025) and Mammoth Mountain (March 16-21, 2025). 

The men's and women’s freeski and snowboard athletes who win the overall Rev Tour title in slopestyle or halfpipe will earn an invite to the 2026 Winter X Games.

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Aspen Snowmass

“We have a long history with the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team, dating back many years and across many disciplines. It’s exciting to ink this new deal that will bring the best freeskiers and snowboarders in the world to Aspen Snowmass for the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix over the next three seasons. The timing is perfect to highlight not just our amazing local athletes but our incredible venue and professional teams at Buttermilk, and welcoming the best in the world competing for the upcoming 2026 Olympic Games. We are thrilled to have the athletes here and once again work with our partners in our community and at U.S. Ski & Snowboard.”

- John Rigney, SVP of Business Development, Aspen Skiing Company.

Copper Mountain

“Copper Mountain is proud to continue its long-term partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard by welcoming back the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix. Hosting elite competitions is part of our identity at The Athlete’s Mountain, and we’re honored to provide a stage where the world’s best can showcase their skills. As part of this year’s Toyota U.S. Grand Prix, Copper is also excited to announce a new event with X Games in the coming weeks!” 

- Dustin Lyman, President & General Manager, Copper Mountain Resort  

Mammoth Mountain

“We are excited to continue our long-standing partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team to host another U.S. Revolution Tour at Mammoth Mountain. As we continue to focus on tailoring our Unbound terrain parks toward progression, we are also committed to supporting athletes on their way to elite competition.”  

- Michelle Tomaier, Director of Events, Sponsorships and Athletes

PARK CITY, Utah (Sept. 16, 2024) - U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced the 12 athletes who have accepted their nomination to the 2024-25 U.S. Para Alpine Ski Team across all classifications and disciplines.

The team is highlighted by multi-time Paralympic medalists Laurie Stephens and Andrew Kurka, who also had podium finishes on the World Cup last season. Two-time Paralympian and Paralympic silver medalist Thomas Walsh and exciting up-and-comers Jesse Keefe and Audrey Crowley join them. New to the team this year is sit-skier Zach Williams from Medera, California, who earned the 2024 super-G national championship title. 

The 2024-25 FIS Para Alpine Ski World Cup season begins in Steinach am Brenner, Austria in mid-December with three super-G and one alpine combined race. The team will spend most of the season in Europe, with stops in the States for the Huntsman Cup and U.S. Championships.

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

The finalized FIS World Cup schedule can be found here.

2024-25 U.S. Para Alpine Ski Team

(Hometown; Club; College; Birthdate)

Women

• Audrey Crowley (Grafton, WI; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 3/1/2007)
• Allie Johnson (Chicago, IL; National Sports Center for the Disabled; Colorado State University; 12/23/1994)
• Laurie Stephens (Wenham, MA; University of New Hampshire; 3/5/1984)

Men

• Matthew Brewer (Huntington Beach, CA; National Ability Center; Saddleback Community College; 5/8/1975)
• Ravi Drugan (Eugene, OR; Oregon Adaptive Sports; 12/19/1989)
• Patrick Halgren (Tolland, CT; National Sports Center for the Disabled; 6/24/1992)
• Andrew Haraghey (Enfield, CT; National Ability Center; Westminster University; 12/16/1995)
• Jesse Keefe (Sun Valley, ID; Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; University of Colorado Colorado Springs; 3/26/2004)
• Andrew Kurka (Palmer, AK; Alyeska Ski Club; 1/27/1992)
• Thomas Walsh (Vail, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail/Green Mountain Valley School; Savannah College of Art and Design/DeVry University; 1/30/1995)
• Zach Williams (Madera, CA; National Ability Center; John Brown University/California State University Dominquez Hills; 7/26/1979)
• Spencer Wood (Pittsfield, VT; Killington Mountain School; University of Colorado Boulder; 1/17/1997)

2024-25 PARA ALPINE SKI TEAM COACHES AND STAFF

Anouk Patty - Chief of Sport
Erik Leirfallom - Para Sport Director
Ryan Pearl - Head Coach
Lyndsay Strange - Assistant Coach
Sawyer Mattsson, Assistant Coach
Brian Neff - Athletic Development Coach, Para Alpine & Para Snowboard
Ryan Odeja - Para Press Officer

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SEP. 16, 2024 - PARK CITY, UTAH - U.S. Ski & Snowboard is proud to announce the roster of 56 athletes who have accepted their nomination to the 2024-25 Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team.

The slopestyle, halfpipe, and snowboard cross rosters include experienced veterans and up-and-coming riders. Each team features a two-time Olympic medalist: Chloe Kim in halfpipe, Jamie Anderson in slopestyle, and Lindsey Jacobellis in snowboard cross.

The slopestyle pro team is highlighted by Red Gerard, the 2018 Olympic gold medalist, and two-time Olympian Chris Corning, who both lead a young crew of riders hungry to prove themselves on the World Cup circuit. The slopestyle rookie squad features two newcomers: 2024 Youth Olympic Games big air silver medalist Ollie Martin and 2024 slopestyle national champion Lily Dhawornvej. 

Sidelined by an injury midway through the 2023-24 season after winning X Games gold, two-time Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim is set to return to the halfpipe World Cup circuit. Joining her is two-time Olympian Maddie Mastro. She looks to carry the momentum from her highly successful 2023-24 campaign into the upcoming season, having finished second overall in the women's halfpipe World Cup rankings. Team veteran and 2023-24 halfpipe assistant coach Maddy Schaffrick is back on the roster after deciding to return to competition earlier this spring. 2024 Youth Olympic Games silver medalist Alessandro Barbieri and teammate Levko Fedorowycz jumped from rookie to pro while newcomers Zoe Guerrero and Orian Casas join the likes of a talented halfpipe rookie roster.

Team mainstays and reigning Olympic snowboard cross mixed team gold medalists Lindsey Jacobellis and Nick Baumgartner lead a young, exciting group of snowboard cross riders. The 2024 FIS snowboard cross rookie of the year Nathan Pare and teammate Theodore Mclemore move from rookie to pro, while Madeline Lochte Bono and Virginia Boyd earn a spot on the rookie squad.

“This year’s squad features a deep talent pool with a mix of veteran Olympic champions paired with young talent,” said Snowboard Sport Director Rick Bower. “It’s an exciting dynamic to see legends like Chloe Kim, Red Gerard and Nick Baumgartner mentor up-and-coming shredders like Rebecca Flynn, Cody Winters and Bea Kim. If the slopestyle World Cup in Cardrona is any indication of what’s to come, it’s going to be an exciting season!

With the slopestyle season already underway after the 2024-25 August opener in Cardrona, New Zealand, the squad looks to Switzerland for the first big air event of the season on Oct. 19, 2024, in Chur. The halfpipe season debuts Dec. 4-7, 2024, in Beijing, China, and snowboard cross will have a doubleheader Dec. 13-15, 2024, in Cervinia, Italy, to kick off their 2024-25 campaign.

HYDRO FLASK U.S. SNOWBOARD TEAM

(Hometown; Club; USASA Series; Birthdate)

HALFPIPE

Pro

Men

• Alessandro Barbieri* (Portland, OR; Tahoe Select Snowboard Team; Mt. Hood Series; 10/5/2008)
• Chase Blackwell (Longmont, CO; Summer Action Sports Club; Rocky Mountain Series; 2/27/1999)
• Levko Fedorowycz (Topanga, CA; Mammoth Snowboard Team; Unbound Series; 8/21/2004)*
• Lucas Foster (Telluride, CO; Jim Smith Club; Rocky Mountain Series; 9/17/1999)
• Chase Josey (Hailey, ID; Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; Big Mountain West Series; 3/31/1995)

Women

• Sonora Alba (San Pedro, CA; Mammoth Snowboard Team; Unbound Series; 7/16/2006)
• Bea Kim (Palos Verdes, CA; Mammoth Snowboard Team; Unbound Series; 1/25/2007)
• Chloe Kim (Torrance, CA; Mammoth Snowboard Team; Unbound Series; 4/23/2000)
• Maddie Mastro (Wrightwood, CA; Mammoth Snowboard Team; Unbound Series; 2/22/2000)
• Maddy Schaffrick (Steamboat Spring, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; Rocky Mountain Series; 4/29/1994)

Rookie

Men

• Noah Avallone (Montauk, NY; Stratton Mountain School; Southern Vermont Series; 5/16/2007)
• Orion Casas** (Mammoth Lake, CA; Summit Action Sports; Unbound Series; 9/22/2009)
• 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)

Women

• Zoe Guerrero** (Ridgefield, CT; Okemo Mountain Snowboard Team; 3/29/2008)**
• Rochelle Weinberg (Steamboat Springs, CO; Summit Action Sports; Rocky Mountain Series; 4/13/2009)
• Kinsley White (Santa Clarita, CA; Mammoth Snowboard Team; Grand Canyon University; Unbound Series; 6/19/2003)
   

SLOPESTYLE

Pro

Men

• Chris Corning (Avon, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; Rocky Mountain Series; 9/7/1999)
• 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)

Women

• Jamie Anderson (South Lake Tahoe, CA; South Lake Tahoe Series; 9/13/1990)
• Rebecca Flynn (Victoria, MN; G Team; Upper Midwest Snow Series; University of Utah; 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; University of Utah; Midwest Best Series; 11/12/2003)

Rookie

Men

• Fynn Bullock (Mebane, NC; One Team LLC; Fullsail University; Rocky Mountain Series; 2/3/2005)
• Brooklyn DePriest (Rocklin, CA; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; North Lake Tahoe Series; 2/21/2006)
• Liam Johnson (Savage, MN; G Team; Upper Midwest Snow Series 11/26/2004)
• Ollie Martin (Wolcott, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Rocky Mountain Series; 6/15/2008)**
• Evan Wrobel (Bozeman, MT; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Rocky Mountain Series; 12/30/2005)

Women

• Kaitlyn Adams (Silverthorne, CO; Worldwide Snowboarding; Rocky Mountain Series; 9/16/2005)
• Lily Dhawornvej (Frisco, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Rocky Mountain Series 8/14/2009)**
• Hahna Norman (Truckee, CA; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Rocky Mountain Series; 10/26/2004)

SNOWBOARD CROSS

Pro

Men

• Nick Baumgartner (Iron River, MI; Superior Series; 12/17/1981)
• Tyler Hamel (Bethel, ME; Gould Academy; 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)
• Theodore Mclemore (Pittsburgh, PA; International Snowboard Training Center; Appalachian Series; 12/30/2002)*
• Nathan Pare (Bethel, ME; Gould Academy; Maine Mountain Series; 2/1/2005)*
• Jake Vedder (Pinckney MI; International Snowboard Training Center; Rocky Mountain Series; 4/16/1998)
• Cody Winters (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; Rocky Mountain Series; 4/20/2000)

Women

• Acy Craig (Morrisville, VT; Stratton Mountain School; Big Mountain West Series; 12/3/2002)
• Stacy Gaskill (Golden, CO; International Snowboard Training Center; Rocky Mountain Series; 5/21/2000)
• Lindsey Jacobellis (Stratton Mountain, VT; Stratton Mountain School; Southern Vermont Series; 8/19/1985)
• Faye Thelen (Salt Lake City, UT; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Rocky Mountain Series; 3/24/1992)
• Meghan Tierney Daniel (Rumson, NJ; International Snowboard Training Center; Rocky Mountain Series; 1/15/1997)
• Bri Schnorrbusch (Monroe Township, NJ; Gould Academy; Maine Mountain Series; 1/30/2006)

Development Team

Men

• Boden Gerry (Carrabassett Valley, ME; Carrabassett Valley Academy; Maine Mountain Series; 3/9/2006)
• Connor Schlegel (Edwards, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Rocky Mountain Series; 3/13/2002)

Women

• Virginia Boyd (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; Rocky Mountain Series; 2/18/2007)**
• Madeline Lochte Bono (Durango, CO; International Snowboard Training Center; Rocky Mountain Series; 1/7/2003)**

* Promoted to Pro Team
** Newly named to the Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team

Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team Coaches and Staff:

• Snowboard Sport Director: Rick Bower
• Pro Team Halfpipe Head Coach: Danny Kass
• Pro Team Slopestyle & Big Air Head Coach: Mike Ramirez
• Snowboard Cross Head Coach: Rob Fagan
• Pro Team Slopestyle & Big Air Coach: Stan Wu
• Pro Team Halfpipe Assistant Coach: Matt Ladley
• Snowboard Cross Coach: Nathan Park
• Rookie Team Halfpipe Coach: Mike Lund
• 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 
• Medical Lead: Joe Cataudella
• Team Manager: Missy Konig 
• Snowboard Press Officer: Sadie Texer
• Development Director: Ashley Diebold
• Development Coordinator: Julia Flake

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For More Information Contact:
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Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team Press Officer // Social Media Manager
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