COLORADO SPRINGS, CO / PARK CITY, UT – U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Team USA officially announce the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC)’s Making Team USA presented by Xfinity will support U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes throughout the lead up to the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.

The Making Team USA platform debuted during the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 and brings fans closer to the qualification journeys of athletes hoping to represent Team USA at the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Created to generate awareness through athlete features, long-form storytelling and behind-the-scenes video, Making Team USA presented by Xfinity will highlight athletes at the following U.S. Ski & Snowboard events.

• Stifel Copper Cup presented by United Airlines | men’s and women’s Audi FIS Alpine World Cup | Copper Mountain, CO | Nov. 27-30, 2025

• Stifel Birds of Prey | men’s Audi FIS Alpine World Cup | Beaver Creek, CO | Dec. 4-7, 2025

• Visa Big Air presented by Toyota | men’s and women’s FIS Snowboard & Freeski World Cup big air | Steamboat Springs, CO | Dec. 13, 2025

• Toyota U.S. Grand Prix | men’s and women’s FIS Snowboard & Freeski World Cup halfpipe | Copper Mountain, CO | Dec. 19-20, 2025

• Toyota U.S. Grand Prix | men’s and women’s FIS Snowboard & Freeski World Cup slopestyle and halfpipe | Aspen, CO | Jan. 9-10, 2026

• Lake Placid Freestyle World Cup | men’s and women’s Azerbaijan FIS Freestyle World Cup aerials | Lake Placid, NY | Jan. 11-12, 2026

• Intermountain Health Freestyle International presented by Stifel | men’s and women’s Azerbaijan FIS Freestyle World Cup moguls, dual moguls and aerials | Deer Valley, UT | Jan. 16-18, 2026

Xfinity has been a longstanding partner of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, supporting the organization since 2017. During the 2025-26 season, Making Team USA presented by Xfinity will activate with on-course signage at U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s domestic World Cups.

“We are excited to work alongside Making Team USA presented by Xfinity as we head into this important season,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “Our athletes are putting in the endless hours of training and are working hard to represent Team USA at the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, and through this partnership, our fans will be able to have an inside look into that unique experience.”

“Making Team USA continues to give fans an unparalleled look into the remarkable journey of becoming an Olympian or Paralympian,” said Katie Bynum Aznavorian, USOPC chief strategy and growth officer. “We’re thrilled to build on the platform for the Winter Games qualifying journey—this time with even more social and digital programming, more fan-focused extensions and more behind-the-scenes content – all creating ways to connect fans closer with athletes as they prepare for Milano Cortina 2026.” 

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 240 elite skiers and snowboarders competing on 10 teams, including the Stifel U.S. Ski Team: alpine, cross country, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, freeski, nordic combined, Para alpine and ski jumping, the Toyota U.S. Para Snowboard Team and Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team. 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 USOPC
Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee serves as both the National Olympic Committee and National Paralympic Committee for the United States. The USOPC is focused on protecting, supporting and empowering America’s elite athletes, and is responsible for fielding U.S. teams for the Olympic, Paralympic, Youth Olympic, Pan American and Parapan American Games, and serving as the steward of the Olympic and Paralympic movements in the U.S. The USOPC is entirely privately funded through the generosity of the American public and the support of many commercial partners.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard today announced the U.S. Army as the official armed forces partner of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, honoring the 10th Mountain Division’s distinguished legacy which led to the creation of America’s modern ski and snowboard industry. It is the first armed forces partnership for U.S. Ski & Snowboard.

The U.S. Army’s legacy in mountain warfare was forged during World War II when the highly trained Soldiers of its 10th Mountain Division scaled Italy’s Riva Ridge to secure a critical victory that shifted the momentum of the war. Upon returning home, many of these Soldiers founded ski resorts and ski schools nationwide that became the foundation of the American ski industry and fueled the sport's widespread popularity.

“Partnering with the U.S. Army has been in the works for a while, and goes back to a training camp in Portillo, Chile, where the soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division were training on the same mountain as our women’s alpine team,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “Since then, we have been looking to work together to showcase the history of the 10th Mountain Division and its contributions to our sport. It is an authentic fit, knowing they were instrumental in founding the infrastructure of skiing and snowboarding in America, and built many of the resorts we ski and ride on today.” 

“Many Americans may not realize that two of their favorite winter pastimes, skiing and snowboarding, have deep roots in the U.S. Army,” said Brig. Gen. Matthew W. Braman, Army Chief Marketing Officer, who served as the Deputy Commanding General for the 10th Mountain Division from 2022-24. “We are proud to partner with U.S. Ski & Snowboard to bring awareness to the 10th Mountain Division’s achievements including the development of several Olympic athletes and a significant impact on the recreational ski industry’s culture.”

As part of the partnership, athletes will don an Army/10th Mountain Division patch on team outerwear. In addition, the U.S. Army/10th Mountain Division will invest in the U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s athlete influencer program to highlight the division’s foundation in alpine history and have a presence at the Stifel Copper Cup presented by United, an Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Nov. 27-30 and the Stifel Lake Placid Finals, a COOP FIS Cross Country World Cup, March 20-22.

The partnership takes effect immediately and the Army’s investment will be used to support the U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes as they enter the 2025-26 season, including the Milano Cortina Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games in Italy this upcoming February. 

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 240 elite skiers and snowboarders competing on 10 teams, including the Stifel U.S. Ski Team: alpine, cross country, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, freeski, nordic combined, Para alpine and ski jumping, the Toyota U.S. Para Snowboard Team and Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team. 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 the Army Enterprise Marketing Office
AEMO is the U.S. Army's national marketing, marketing research and analysis, and accessions analysis organization. AEMO develops innovative and effective ways to connect with the American public to make the Army more accessible and understood, increase awareness of both the benefits and value of Army service, and motivate the most qualified candidates to choose the Army as their service of first choice. For more information on Army careers, visit: www.goarmy.com 

Stifel U.S. Ski Team alpine skier Liv Moritz is making her mark in the world of professional ski racing, both on the Audi FIS Alpine World Cup and Europa Cup circuit. A Colorado native and standout from Ski & Snowboard Club Vail, Moritz has been a steady rising star on the alpine team with several World Cup starts and NorAm Cup success. 

A rising threat in the technical disciplines, Moritz continues to push and build on her talent. A dual-sport athlete, Moritz competes in two sports: alpine skiing and soccer. Representing both the USA and University of Denver, Moritz is an NCAA Division 1 soccer player and ski races at the highest level of the sport. 

Moritz is the latest athlete featured in U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s “On the Rise” series, presented by Zions Bank. Through community service, sponsorships and charitable donations, Zions Bank is committed to fueling economic growth and enhancing quality of life in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming.

We caught up with Moritz to dive into her background, reflect on a season of milestones and look ahead to her goals for 2025-26.

Q: What initially drew you to this sport?

 LIV MORITZ: I was introduced to ski racing by my parents, who also competed in the sport when they were younger. Growing up, my twin sister Kjersti and I alternated between ski racing and freeskiing, and enjoyed competing in slopestyle and halfpipe. However, I ultimately chose ski racing because most of my friends were doing it and because I found the incremental improvements during this time to be rewarding versus the subjectivity of the freeski scoring system. My favorite thing about alpine skiing now is the travel to new places and cultures. 

Q: When you were younger and getting into the sport, what were your goals? 

LM: When I was younger and first getting into the sport, my main goal was just to have fun and improve a little every day. Competing with my identical sister definitely added extra motivation. As it got more serious and I started to see some good results, I dreamed of becoming a professional skier, a soccer player and going to the Olympics. 

Q: What is your biggest accomplishment?

LM: My biggest accomplishment has been winning the slalom NorAm Cup title this past year. Some other big accomplishments that I am proud of are the two team parallel podiums at World Juniors and a couple of top five runs at World Juniors. And a fun one from earlier on, when I was a U14, my twin sister and I tied for first place at the Central/Rocky Championships in Steamboat.

Q: What is your ultimate goal? 

LM: My goal is to take skiing as far as I can and enjoy the moments of fun and accomplishment along the way. I also want to continue playing soccer at a high level, and perhaps play professionally in the future. Ultimately, I want to stay happy and loving both of my sports while pushing myself to reach my highest potential. Specifically, I would love to compete at the Olympics and be competitive on the World Cup circuit.   

Q: Who are your heroes? 

LM: Mikaela Shiffrin, Trinity Rodman, Alexia Putellas, Carissa Moore, Serena Williams and Allyson Felix  

Q: You win $5,000 in prize money: What do you do with it?

LM: If I won $5,000 in prize money I would set aside a small portion for personal spending on a fun trip that doesn’t require me to bring my skis along. I would invest the rest because investing offers the potential for higher returns over time. 

Q: Do you have a budget or follow a spending structure?

LM: Yes, I use a savings and checking account to manage my budget and finances, as well as a brokerage account for my investments. 

Q: What’s one money habit you follow?

LM: I try to shop with the intention to avoid impulse purchasing, and try to buy only what I “need.” I also try to avoid fast fashion because environmental impact is something I care a lot about. 

Follow Liv on social media. 

In Collaboration with Horizon Sports & Experiences, The Crest Club, the New Luxury Travel Program Brings Fans Closer to the Action at World Class Snowsports Events

U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the national governing body of Olympic and Paralympic ski and snowboard sports in the United States, which consists of 10 teams and over 240 elite athletes, has officially launched a new luxury travel and experience program, The Crest Club. The exclusive program offers a five-star, white-glove experience that only the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team can provide. 

In partnership with Horizon Sports & Experiences, U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s The Crest Club kicks off the 2025-26 winter season across three destinations across the FIS World Cup circuit, including a domestic stop and two international stops. The package includes curated VIP experiences that bring you closer than ever to the sport. With unique access to the team and the mountains, including skiing with legends, private luxury après-ski opportunities, five-star accommodations, custom U.S. Ski & Snowboard apparel and exclusive first track resort ski and snowboard experiences, the new hospitality program is your opportunity to experience the speed, culture and emotion from the inside.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has long run donor-focused, high-end hospitality programs around World Championships and Olympic Winter Games. The addition of The Crest Club offers the most dedicated sports fans, partners and donors the opportunity to experience the exclusive insider-only program at additional destinations and surround themselves within the action of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team and international athletes.

The Crest Club launches with three events in the 2025-26 season. Domestically, guests can attend the freestyle World Cup at the magnificent Deer Valley Resort. Internationally, The Crest Club will offer two trips: one to the heart of ski racing at the infamous Hahnenkamm in Kitzbühel, Austria for the men’s speed races and another to St. Moritz, Switzerland for the women’s speed races. Every event is a 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games qualifier.

“The Crest Club has been a long time in the making and we are thrilled to bring it to life with a trusted partner, especially during such an exciting season,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “VIP experiences are becoming increasingly important in sports. Skiing and snowboarding are the ultimate luxury lifestyle sports, combining world-class performance with unmatched exclusivity.” 

“We are proud to partner with the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team to create a unique and engaging hospitality program, elevating the fan experience to new heights,” said Chris Weil, co-CEO and founder, Horizon Sports & Experiences. “Consumer interest in premium sports and entertainment experiences has never been greater, and we believe this program maximizes their return on their investment with unprecedented access to the slopes and the Team." 

For more information or to inquire about a luxury experience, please visit www.thecrestclub.com.

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THE CREST CLUB EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE FOR 2025-26

St. Moritz World Cup, an Audi FIS Alpine World Cup – Dec. 11-14, 2025

Journey to St. Moritz, Switzerland with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team for an alpine luxury experience where alpine glamour meets beyond-VIP access. From private introductions to world-class athletes to exclusive entry into storied venues and events, every detail is curated with full-service, white-glove precision. The women’s speed teams from around the world will be racing the Engiadina track for two downhills and a super-G, highlighted by stars like Lindsey Vonn, Lara Gut-Behrami, Sofia Goggia and Lauren Macuga. Set against the backdrop of St. Moritz’s sunlit peaks and frozen lakes, guests will enjoy an insider’s view of winter sports’ most iconic stage—delivered at a level of access and sophistication reserved for the world’s elite.

Intermountain Health Freestyle International presented by Stifel at Deer Valley Resort, an Azerbajian FIS Freestyle World Cup – Jan. 15-18, 2026 

Join the Stifel U.S. Ski Team in our own backyard for a Deer Valley getaway that defines alpine luxury. From white-glove service and curated dining to private athlete access and behind-the-scenes moments, every detail is designed. Set against Park City’s world-class spas, hotels, award-winning cuisine and vibrant mountain town charm, this experience combines five-star indulgence with unparalleled access to our mountain and team. Capped with the thrill of the iconic moguls and aerials competition at the 2002 and upcoming 2034 Olympic venue, and an event to celebrate the qualified athletes for the 2026 Olympics before they head to Milano Cortina, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime journey into the very heart of our sport. 

Kitzbühel World Cup, an Audi FIS Alpine World Cup – Jan. 22-26, 2026

Medieval streets, pastel facades and alpine peaks set the stage for the most legendary race weekend in Kitzbühel, Austria at the world’s most prestigious FIS World Cup on the circuit. This trip delivers VIP access in the land of mountain luxury—from premium vantage points on the Hahnenkamm, where you can feel the speed, the power and the roar of the crowd, with private commentary from athletes who have raced the terrifying track and lived to tell the tale. Spend two days watching the world’s best male speed skiers fly down the track at 90mph, including Ryan Cochran-Siegle, Marco Odermatt and Aleksander Kilde, and one witnessing the technical mastery of slalom skiers, including River Radamus, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen and Henrik Kristoffersen. Evenings unfold in five-star hotels with curated dining and the town’s vibrant après-ski scene. Wrapped in flawless white-glove service, this is your unique passage into the history, glamour and thrill of alpine racing at its peak. There is no wonder why this is one of the most famous ski races in the world. 

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 240 elite skiers and snowboarders competing on 10 teams, including the Stifel U.S. Ski Team: alpine, cross country, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, freeski, nordic combined, Para alpine and ski jumping, the Toyota U.S. Para Snowboard Team and Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team. 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 HORIZON SPORTS & EXPERIENCES 
Horizon Sports & Experiences (HS&E) provides a unique and complementary combination of sports, experiential marketing, and media capabilities. HS&E has a core focus on IP creation and monetization, strategic advisory and consulting, media rights, sponsorship sales, experiential and activation. HS&E is led by co-CEOs David Levy and Chris Weil.

HS&E's ever-growing roster of sports and entertainment partners now encompasses PayPal/Venmo, Paramount+, Proximo Spirits, the NBA, Cognizant, M&T Bank, Unrivaled and World Sevens. Additionally, the agency created and manages its Pickleball Slam franchise, and the Women's Champions Classic, further solidifying HS&E’s position as a premier destination for cutting-edge sports and entertainment solutions.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is proud to announce the 2025-26 Stifel U.S. Nordic Combined Team. Nominations include athletes who qualified based on the published selection criteria. 

The 2025-26 roster is filled with veteran talent ready to continue their climb to the top in various races, including the FIS Nordic Combined World Cup circuit and the marquee event of the year, the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games held in Val di Fiemme, Italy Feb. 6-22.

The team is led by veterans Ben Loomis, Niklas Malacinski, Annika Malacinski and Alexa Brabec, all returning after impressive performances during the 2024-25 season, including strong results in Trondheim, Norway at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. Brabec ended the season ranked in the top 10 in the world and had breakout results, highlighted by a fourth place at the World Championships. Meanwhile, Annika Malacinski returns to the team ranked top 20 in the world, while her brother Niklas Malacinski sits in the top 30. 

“I am really excited to announce this year’s Stifel U.S. Nordic Combined Team,” said Anders Johnson, Sport Director of the Stifel U.S. Nordic Combined Team and Stifel U.S. Ski Jumping Team. “This group of athletes continues to improve year-over-year, and the momentum they’re building is exactly what we want heading into an exciting Olympic season.”

2025-26 Stifel U.S. Nordic Combined National Team
(Hometown; Club; College; Birthdate)

A Team
Women

• Alexa Brabec (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; University of North Dakota; 10/8/2004)
• 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)

B Team
Men

• Stephen Schumann (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Arizona State University; 3/14/2000)

C Team
Men

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

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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Stephanie Wilson – Press Officer, Nordic Combined USA
marketing@nordiccombinedusa.org

U.S. Ski & Snowboard officially announced the 13 athletes named to the 2025-26 Stifel U.S. Ski Jumping Team. The athletes named to the team qualified based on predetermined criteria.

Annika Belshaw returns to the Stifel U.S. Ski Jumping Team A team, after a consistent and strong 2024-25 season, where she secured 14 top-30 finishes and a 29th-place ranking in the overall World Cup standings. Alongside Belshaw is teammate Paige Jones, who secured several top-30 World Cup results during the 2024-25 season.

Tate Frantz, Kevin Bickner and Andrew Urlaub headline the men’s roster A team roster. Frantz had a breakout 2024-25 season, with a silver medal at the Junior World Championships, several top-10 World Cup results and a top-25 world ranking. Bickner continued his strong form, closing the season within the top 30 world standings.

“This year’s team really shows the consistency and strength we’ve been building over the past few seasons,” said Anders Johnson, Sport Director of the Stifel U.S. Ski Jumping Team and Stifel U.S. Nordic Combined Team. “Everyone’s worked hard to prepare for a big year and we’re going in with a great attitude and excitement for what’s ahead.”

The 2025-26 season will see the Stifel U.S. Ski Jumping Team build on last year’s success as athletes prepare for the upcoming FIS World Cup circuit and the road to the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Feb. 6-22, 2026. 

2025-26 Stifel U.S. Ski Jumping Team
(Hometown; Club; College; Birthdate)

A 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

• Kevin Bickner (Wauconda, IL; Norge Ski Club; 9/23/1996)
• Tate Frantz (Lake Placid, NY; New York Ski Education Foundation; 3/28/2005)
• Andrew Urlaub (Eau Claire, WI; Flying Eagles Ski Club; University of Utah; 4/12/2001)

B TEAM
Women

• Josie Johnson (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; 10/3/2006)

Men

• Erik Belshaw (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; University of Utah; 8/23/2004)
• Jason Colby (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 3/30/2006)

C TEAM
Women

• Estella Hassrick (Madison, WI; Blackhawk Ski Club; 5/21/2006)
• 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 

• Decker Dean (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 8/8/2000) 

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cara Larson - Media Manager, Stifel U.S. Ski Jumping Team
clarson@usaskijumping.org 

U.S Ski & Snowboard has officially announced the six athletes who have accepted their nominations and been named to the 2025-26 Toyota U.S. Para Snowboard Team roster across all classifications and disciplines.

Noah Elliott will lead the team into the season as the 2024-25 banked slalom and overall Crystal Globe winner and 2025 “Best Athlete with a Disability” ESPY award winner, alongside 2025 snowboard cross Crystal Globe winner Brenna Huckaby. Also headlining the team is three-time  Paralympic medalist Mike Schultz. Kate Delson is new to the team after finishing the 2024-25 season ranked second in the world. 

“This team is the best in the world, taking home both the men’s and women’s Nations Cups for the last four years,” said U.S. Ski & Snowboard Para Sport Director Erik Leirfallom. “I’m excited to see what the seasoned athletes and newcomers alike can accomplish.” 

The 2025-26 World Cup circuit kicks off Nov. 27-28, 2025, in Landgraaf, Netherlands, for a set of banked slalom events. The team has 10 more World Cup events scheduled across Europe and North America before concluding the World Cup season in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, on Feb. 9-10, 2026. The events at Steamboat will serve as the final chance for athletes to qualify for the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympic Winter Games in March. 

2025-26 Toyota U.S. Para Snowboard Team

(Hometown; Club; College; Birthdate)

A TEAM
Women

• 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)
• Mike Schultz (Kimball, MN; 8/27/1981)

D TEAM
Women

• Kate Delson (San Diego, CA; Team Utah Snowboarding; 5/5/2005)

Men

• Zach Miller (Silverthorne, CO; Adaptive Action Sports; DeVry University; 3/10/1999)

2025-26 TOYOTA U.S. PARA SNOWBOARD COACHES AND STAFF

Chief of Sport: Anouk Patty
Para Sport Director: Erik Leirfallom
Para Snowboard Coach: Graham Watanabe
Para Snowboard Coach: Lane Clegg
Athletic Development Coach: Brian Neff
Lead Para Snowboard Service Technician: Jon Haaversen
Para Press Officer: Ryan Odeja

FOLLOW THE TOYOTA U.S. PARA SNOWBOARD TEAM

Instagram: @usparaskisnowboard 
Facebook: @usskiandsnowboard
TikTok: @usskiandsnowboard
Twitter/X: @usskiteam
YouTube: @usskisnowboardteam 
Threads: @usskiteam 

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

U.S. Ski & Snowboard today announced Prevagen, the #1 selling brain supplement nationwide, as its latest official brand partner. Prevagen is U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s first partner in the brain supplement category.

In addition to their official partnership designation, Prevagen will have a robust calendar of commercial media spots throughout domestic World Cup broadcasts and highlights airing on NBC and CNBC, in-telecast “Memorable Moments” features and signage in U.S. World Cup events. Additionally, U.S. Ski & Snowboard will post a series of “Memorable Moments” about the team’s history on its social media channels throughout the year.

“We’re excited to welcome Prevagen to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard family,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President & CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “Knowing what Prevagen has accomplished alongside other sports was appealing to us. We look forward to activating in various ways, including via broader storytelling about our athletes.”

"As a proud partner of Memorable Moments, Prevagen is thrilled join in on the excitement of U.S. Ski & Snowboarding,” said Tom Dvorak, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Quincy Bioscience. “Through this partnership, we will work together to highlight some of the most memorable and iconic moments in the sport’s history.”

Prevagen is the latest addition to the list of recent U.S. Ski & Snowboard partnerships, including Dunkin’, J.Crew and Cloudflare.

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 240 elite skiers and snowboarders competing on 10 teams, including the Stifel U.S. Ski Team: alpine, cross country, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, freeski, nordic combined, Para alpine and ski jumping, the Toyota U.S. Para Snowboard Team and the Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team. 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 Prevagen
Prevagen is the leading brain supplement in the country, available in over 60,000 stores nationwide and has been the number one selling brain supplement nationwide for over ten years. Developed by Quincy Bioscience, a biotechnology company based in Madison, Wisconsin, Prevagen is the only product on the market that contains the patented protein apoaequorin, an ingredient originally discovered in jellyfish.  Learn more at www.Prevagen.com.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard officially announces the 56 athletes who have accepted their nomination for the 2025-26 Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team in the halfpipe, slopestyle and snowboard cross disciplines. The athletes named to the team qualified based on predetermined selection criteria. 

Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team Halfpipe Team

The Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team is led by two-time Olympic champion Chloe Kim, who has already pre-qualified for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games, 2024-25 FIS Crystal Globe winner Maddie Mastro, who looks to build on her success last season, and Bea Kim, who returns to competition after an injury kept her off the snow last season. 

On the men’s side, Olympic veterans Chase Josey and Lucas Foster bring leadership and steady top-10 World Cup results to the men’s roster and are joined by young talent including the likes of 18-year-old Alessandro Barbieri, who earned his first World Cup podium last season and Levko Fedorowycz, who makes his anticipated return from a season-ending injury, to round out a roster that blends experience with promising next-generation talent.

Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team Slopestyle/Big Air Team

On the men’s side, the slopestyle and big air roster features a mix of Olympic veterans and rising stars for the 2025–26 season, led by 2018 Olympic gold medalist Red Gerard, who, like Kim, has already qualified for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games. Ollie Martin makes his pro roster debut after a breakout year that included two World Championships bronze medals and a FIS World Cup slopestyle win. Olympian Sean FitzSimons looks to build on the momentum after a third-place podium performance in last season’s Visa Big Air presented by Toyota.

For the women, two-time Olympic champion Jamie Anderson makes her highly anticipated return to competition after welcoming her second child and 2022 Olympic silver medalist Julia Marino looks to build on a strong comeback season.

Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team Snowboard cross Team

The dynamic blend of experienced leadership and rising talent extends to the snowboard cross women’s roster. Both returning from maternity leave, Olympians Faye Thelen and Meghan Daniel are set to return to the start gate for the first time in two years, while 18-year-old Hannah Percy makes the jump straight to the pro team in her first national team roster appearance. Olympic champion Lindsey Jacobellis of the snowboard cross team will elect to stay on maternity leave this season after welcoming her first child in July.

In his fifth Olympic cycle, Olympic gold medalist Nick Baumgartner leads a hungry men’s roster. The 43-year-old is joined by 2023-24 FIS Rookie of the Year Nathan Pare, 2022 Olympian Jake Vedder and dual sport Olympian Cody Winters, who also competes in the alpine snowboard disciplines.

The 2025-26 FIS Snowboard World Cup calendar will kick off in Secret Garden, China, Nov. 27-29, with a round of big air in Beijing, China. Snowboard cross action takes off Dec. 12-14 on the storied Cervinia course and the halfpipe squad will join the FIS circuit on home soil Dec. 17-19 for the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix in Copper Mountain, Colorado, after forgoing the Secret Garden halfpipe season opener.

HYDRO FLASK U.S. SNOWBOARD TEAM

(Hometown; Club; USASA Series; College; Birthdate)

HALFPIPE
Pro Team
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 Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; Rocky Mountain Series; 4/29/1994)

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)

Rookie Team
Women

• Aimee Wilde (Steamboat Springs, CO; Tahoe Select Snowboard Team; Rocky Mountain Series; 1/15/2011)**
• Rochelle Weinberg (Steamboat Springs, CO; Summit Action Sports; Rocky Mountain Series; 4/13/2009)

Men

• Noah Avallone (Montauk, NY; Stratton Mountain School; Southern Vermont Series; 5/16/2007)
• Toranosuke Komiyama (Mammoth Lakes, CA; Mammoth Snowboard Team; Unbound Series; 4/5/2011)**
• Kade Martin (Bellyache Ridge, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Rocky Mountain Series; Colorado Mountain College; 1/21/2006)
• Sumner Orr (Weston, VT; Okemo Mountain School; Southern Vermont Series; 3/22/2006)

SLOPESTYLE 

Pro Team
Women

• Jamie Anderson (South Lake Tahoe, CA; South Lake Tahoe Series; 9/13/1990)
• Lily Dhawornvej (Frisco, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Rocky Mountain Series 8/14/2009)*
• 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)
• Hahna Norman (Truckee, CA; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Rocky Mountain Series; 10/26/2004)*

Men

• Jake Canter (Evergreen, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; Aspen Snowmass Series; 7/19/2003)
• Chris Corning (Avon, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; Rocky Mountain Series; 9/7/1999)
• 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)
• Dusty Henricksen (Mammoth Lakes, CA; Mammoth Mountain Snowboard Team; Unbound Series; 2/2/2003)
• Ollie Martin (Wolcott, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Rocky Mountain Series; 6/15/2008)*
• 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; 9/16/2005)
• Gabriella Boday (South Lake Tahoe, CA; Northstar; North Tahoe Series; 6/12/2010)**
• Giada Brienza (Frisco, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Rocky Mountain Series; 11/3/2010)**
• Jessica Perlmutter (Millburn, NJ; Killington Mountain School; Southern Vermont Series; 12/2/2009)**
• Courtney Rummel (West Bend, WI; Wisconsin Advanced Ski & Snowboard Program; Midwest Best Series; University of Utah; 11/12/2003)

Men

• Fynn Bullock (Mebane, NC; One Team LLC; Rocky Mountain Series; Full Sail University; 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)
• 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)
• Meghan Tierney Daniel (Rumson, NJ; International Snowboard Training Center; Rocky Mountain Series; 1/15/1997)
• Stacy Gaskill (Golden, CO; International Snowboard Training Center; Rocky Mountain Series; University of Colorado Boulder; 5/21/2000)
• Lindsey Jacobellis (Stratton Mountain, VT; Stratton Mountain School; Southern Vermont Series; 8/19/1985)
• Hanna Percy (Truckee, CA; Gould Academy Competition Program; North Tahoe Series; 07/07/2007)**
• Bri Schnorrbusch (Monroe Township, NJ; Gould Academy; Maine Mountain Series; University of Utah; 1/30/2006)
• Faye Thelen (Salt Lake City, UT; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Rocky Mountain Series; Westminster College; 3/24/1992)

Men

• Nick Baumgartner (Iron River, MI; Superior Series; 12/17/1981)
• Tyler Hamel (Bethel, ME; Gould Academy; Maine Mountain Series; 7/12/2004)
• 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)

Development Team
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)

Men

• Boden Gerry (Carrabassett Valley, ME; Carrabassett Valley Academy; Maine Mountain Series; 3/9/2006)

* 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
• 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
• 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

Follow the Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team:

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For More Information Contact:
Sadie Texer
Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team Press Officer // Social Media Manager
sadie.texer@usskiandsnowboard.org

U.S. Ski & Snowboard officially announced the 12 athletes who have accepted their nominations and been named to the 2025-26 Stifel U.S. Para Alpine Ski Team roster across all classifications and disciplines. 

The 2025-26 Stifel U.S. Para Alpine Ski Team is highlighted by Paralympic gold medalist Andrew Kurka. He is joined by two-time Paralympian and Paralympic silver medalist Thomas Walsh and exciting up-and-comers Jesse Keefe and Audrey Crowley. Crowley had a standout 2024-25 season, including her first World Cup podiums and a bronze medal in giant slalom at the 2025 FIS Para Alpine World Championships. 

New to the team this year is Kelsey O’Driscoll, who came onto the scene last season and made it her own, finishing top-five at World Championships. Joining her are Tyler McKenzie and Saylor O’Brien, who made a big impact on the World Cup circuit during the 2024-25 season with multiple World Cup podiums.

“After showing strong improvements last season, the team has been putting in lots of work to start the off-season to prepare for a Paralympic year,” said Erik Leirfallom, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Para Sport Director. “With new fresh faces and accomplished veterans, I am excited to see all they can accomplish.”

The 2025-26 season is set to kick off in Steinach am Brenner, Austria, Dec. 10-12, 2025. The team will make stops in Italy, Switzerland, Germany and France through February before the top athletes head to represent Team USA at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympic Winter Games, Mar. 6-15, 2026. 

2025-26 Stifel U.S. Para Alpine Ski Team

(Hometown; Club; College; Birthdate)

A TEAM
Women

• Audrey Crowley (Grafton, WI; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; University of Denver; 3/1/2007)

Men

• Patrick Halgren (Tolland, CT; National Sports Center for the Disabled; 6/24/1992)
• 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)
• Spencer Wood (Pittsfield, VT; Killington Mountain School; University of Colorado Boulder; 1/17/1997)

D TEAM
Women

• Allie Johnson (Chicago, IL; National Sports Center for the Disabled; Colorado State University; 12/23/1994)
• Saylor O’Brien (Woodland, UT; National Ability Center; 4/28/2003)
• Kelsey O’Driscoll (Glens Falls, NY; National Sports Center for the Disabled; SUNY Adirondack; 1/24/1994)

Men

• Ravi Drugan (Eugene, OR; Oregon Adaptive Sports; 12/19/1989)
• Andrew Haraghey (Enfield, CT; National Ability Center; Westminster University; 12/16/1995)
• Tyler McKenzie (Leominster, MA; National Ability Center; Bates College; 8/20/1991)

2025-26 PARA ALPINE COACHES AND STAFF

Chief of Sport: Anouk Patty
Para Sport Director: Erik Leirfallom 
Head Coach: Ryan Pearl
Assistant Coach: Lyndsay Strange
Assistant Coach: Sawyer Mattsson
Athletic Development Coach: Brian Neff 
Lead Para Alpine Service Technician: Chris Newey 
Para Press Officer: Ryan Odeja

FOLLOW THE STIFEL U.S. PARA ALPINE SKI TEAM

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FOR MORE INFORMATION 
Ryan Odeja - Stifel U.S. Para Alpine Team Press Officer
ryan.odeja@usskiandsnowboard.org