U.S. Ski & Snowboard officially announces the 37 athletes who have accepted their nomination for the 2025-26 Stifel U.S. Freeski Team in the halfpipe, slopestyle and big air disciplines. The athletes named to the team qualified based on predetermined selection criteria. 

Stifel U.S. Freeski Team Halfpipe Team

The Stifel U.S. Freeski Team halfpipe team remains similar to last season, with just one addition to the pro roster. Matt Labaugh earned his spot on the pro team after a strong 2024-25 season, which included a third place finish at the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix in Aspen. Returning to the pro team is Alex Ferreira, who has pre-qualified for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games alongside 2025 X Games SuperPipe champion and three-time Olympic medalist Nick Goepper. Three-time Olympic medalist David Wise will also return to the pro team, alongside two-time X Games medalist Hunter Hess. For the women, Hanna Faulhaber, Svea Irving and Riley Jacobs all return on the women’s side, making the U.S. a force to be reckoned with as all three start the season ranked in the top 10. Keva Kelly makes her rookie team debut this winter after winning the 2024-25 NorAm Cup overall halfpipe title.

Stifel U.S. Freeski Team Slopestyle/Big Air Team

On the slopestyle and big air team, the veteran men’s squad all return for the season, led by Olympic medalists Alex Hall and Colby Stevenson. Hall, the defending slopestyle gold medalist, is prequalified for the 2026 Olympics. The strong women’s team is led by X Games medalists Rell Harwood and Grace Henderson and Olympian Marin Hamill. Ella Andrews makes her pro team debut after an outstanding 2024-25 season, earning her promotion. Rookies Avery Krumme and Anders Chapman joined the team this year, after the pair each had impressive 2024-25 seasons on the NorAm circuit. 

“The freeski slopestyle/big air and halfpipe teams are looking forward to this Olympic season and all the excitement that comes with the Games,” said Skogen Sprang, Stifel U.S. Freeski Team Sport Director. “With so many athletes competing for the limited Olympic team spots, it will make for a very competitive and exciting lead-up to the Olympic Winter Games. Athletes have been working hard all summer on the airbag and just completed their summer training, sharpening up their skills and working on new, creative tricks. We’re stoked to be back on snow in early November and from there it’s game on!”

The 2025-26 FIS Freeski World Cup calendar will kick off in Stubai, Austria on Nov. 21-22 with one of the best slopestyle courses in the world, while halfpipe begins in Secret Garden, China, in late November. The Stifel U.S. Freeski Team will then compete on home snow at three events, including the Visa Big Air in Steamboat Springs, CO, and the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix in both Copper Mountain, CO and Aspen, CO.

STIFEL U.S. FREESKI TEAM

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

HALFPIPE
Pro Team
Women

• Hanna Faulhaber (Carbondale, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; Colorado Mountain College; Rocky Mountain Series; 9/4/2004)
• Svea Irving (Winter Park, CO; Winter Park Freeski Team; University of Colorado - Boulder; Rocky Mountain Series; 2/27/2002)
• Riley Jacobs* (Oak Creek, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; University of Colorado - Denver; Rocky Mountain Series; 8/14/2003) 

Men

• Aaron Blunck (Crested Butte, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Rocky Mountain Series; 4/12/1996)
• Tristan Feinberg (Aspen, CO; Rocky Mountain Series; 4/23/2003)
• Alex Ferreira (Aspen, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; Aspen/Snowmass Series; 8/14/1994)
• Nick Goepper (Lawrenceburg, IN; Cork Tech Freeski; Rocky Mountain Series; 3/14/1994)
• Hunter Hess (Bend, OR; Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation; Salt Lake Community College; Central Oregon Series; 10/1/1998)
• Birk Irving (Winter Park, CO; Winter Park Freeski Team; Rocky Mountain Series; 7/26/1999)
• Matthew Labaugh (Avon, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Colorado Mountain College; Rocky Mountain Series; 1/5/2004)*
• Dylan Ladd (Lakewood, CO; Winter Park Freeski Team; University of Colorado Boulder; Rocky Mountain Series; 8/29/2001)
• David Wise (Reno, NV; 6/30/1990)

Rookie Team
Women

• Piper Arnold (South Lake Tahoe, CA; Sierra at Tahoe Freestyle Ski Team; South Tahoe Series; 6/1/2007)
• Kate Gray (Crowley Lake, CA; Mammoth Mountain Freeski Team; Unbound Series; 6/29/2006)
• Keva Kelly (Truckee, CA; Olympic Valley Freestyle Freeride Team; North Lake Series; 12/23/2010)**

Men

• Ben Fethke (Boise, ID; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series;  4/14/2006)
• Nick Geiser (Carbondale, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; Colorado Mountain College; Aspen/Snowmass Series; 10/4/2004)
• Cael McCarthy (Steamboat Springs CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; Rocky Mountain Series; 5/18/2005)
• Kai Morris (Aspen, CO; Pro Team Foundation; Rocky Mountain Series; 3/22/2004)

SLOPESTYLE & BIG AIR
Pro Team
Women

• Ella Andrews (Northampton, MA; Killington Mountain School; Southern Vermont Series; 2/23/2007)*
• Marin Hamill (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; University of Utah; Big Mountain West Series; 4/5/2001)
• Rell Harwood (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; University of Utah; Big Mountain West Series; 6/1/2001)
• Grace Henderson (Madbury, NH; Waterville Valley BBTS; University of Utah; New Hampshire Series; 4/28/2001)
• Jay Riccomini (he/him) (Port Matilda, PA; Team Summit Colorado; Rocky Mountain Series; 3/12/2004)

Men

• Mac Forehand (Winhall, VT; Stratton Mountain School; Southern Vermont Series; 8/4/2001)
• Alex Hall (Salt Lake City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; University of Utah; Big Mountain West Series; 9/21/1998)
• Hunter Henderson (Madbury, NH; Waterville Valley BBTS; University of Utah; New Hampshire Series; 12/28/2002)
• Cody LaPlante (Truckee, CA; Olympic Valley Freestyle and Freeride Team; North Tahoe Series; 2/15/2002)
• Troy Podmilsak (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; 8/23/2004)
• Konnor Ralph (Helena, MT; Wy’East Mountain Academy; Salt Lake Community College; Mt. Hood Series; 1/27/2003)
• Colby Stevenson (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; University of Utah; Big Mountain West Series; 10/3/1997)

Rookie Team
Women

• Kate Gray (Crowley Lake, CA; Mammoth Mountain Freeski Team; 6/29/2006)
• Avery Krumme (Squamish, British Columbia; BC Freestyle Team; 8/23/2008)**

Men

• Anders Chapman (Hood River, OR; Wy’East Mountain Academy; Mt. Hood Series; 10/7/2006)**
• Henry Townshend (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; 2/16/2006)
• Walker Woodring (Sun Valley, ID; Rocky Mountain Series; 3/13/2010)
• Hugh MacMenamin (Hudson, WI; Wy’East Mountain Academy; Mt. Hood Series; 1/23/2006) 

* promoted to Pro Team
** newly named to the Stifel U.S. Freeski Team

Freeski Coaches and Staff:

Chief of Sport: Anouk Patty
Freeski Sport Director: Skogen Sprang
Freeski Team Manager, Press Officer: Erin Doyle
Freeski Athletic Development Manager: Mark Dyer
Freeski and Snowboard Development Director: Ashley Deibold
Pro Team Halfpipe Head Coach: Mike Riddle
Pro Team Halfpipe Coach: Ryan Carey
Rookie Team Halfpipe Coach: Lyman Currier
Halfpipe Physical Therapist: Brianna Introcaso
Pro Team Slopestyle & Big Air Head Coach: Dave Euler 
Pro Team Slopestyle & Big Air Coach: Ryan Wyble
Rookie Team Slopestyle & Big Air Head Coach: Leah Stroud
Rookie Team Slopestyle & Big Air Coach: Nicko Drew
Slopestyle Athletic Trainer: Courtney Kenefick

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Stifel U.S. Freeski Team Press Officer
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U.S. Ski & Snowboard officially announced the 30 athletes who have accepted their nominations are named to the 2025-26 Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team rosters for moguls and aerials. All athletes qualified for the team based on existing freestyle moguls and aerials criteria. 

2022 Olympic silver medalist and 2025 dual moguls world champion Jaelin Kauf will lead the team into the season alongside 2025 World Championships dual moguls silver medalist Tess Johnson. On the men’s side, Nick Page finished last season ranked third overall in moguls and will guide the team throughout the season.  

The 2025-26 aerials team is headlined by 2025 mixed team aerials world champions Kaila Kuhn, Quinn Dehlinger and Chris Lillis, along with 2022 Olympic gold medalists Ashley Caldwell and Justin Schoenefeld.

Charlie Mickel is moving up to the moguls A team for the first time following a breakthrough 2024-25 season. Mickel earned multiple super finals appearances, including his first World Cup podium at the Olympic test event in Livigno, Italy, where he finished in third place. 

Additionally, there are two new athletes to watch on the moguls side. Kylie Kariotis had a standout 2024-25 season, earning her spot on the World Cup circuit and the 2025 World Championships team, where she finished fourth in dual moguls. She is joined by up-and-comer Abby McLarnon, who took bronze at the 2025 FIS Junior World Ski Championships in dual moguls and earned two podium results at the 2025 Toyota U.S. Freestyle Championships. Ashton Salwan is a new addition to the aerials rookie roster, boasting an 11th place finish at the Almaty World Cup last season and three NorAm podiums. 

“We are coming off of one of the most successful seasons in U.S. freestyle history,” said Matt Gnoza, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Freestyle Sport Director. “The athletes are working harder than ever, and our team is well-equipped heading into an Olympic season. I am excited to build on last year’s momentum and support these athletes throughout the season.”

The 2025-26 Azerbaijan FIS Freestyle World Cup season is set to kick off in Ruka, Finland, Dec. 6-7, 2025. The moguls and aerials groups then separate as they continue to compete around Europe and Asia before coming back to the U.S. for North American World Cup action in January. There will be two opportunities for U.S. freestyle fans to watch the action on home soil as aerials kick things off in Lake Placid, New York, Jan. 11-12, 2026, followed by moguls, dual moguls and aerials at the Intermountain Health Freestyle International presented by Stifel at Deer Valley, Jan. 16-18, 2026. The events in Deer Valley will serve as the final World Cup before the Olympics and the last chance for athletes to qualify for the Games. Throughout the season, 15 moguls and eight aerials World Cups are scheduled. For the full freestyle World Cup schedule, click here. 

The pinnacle of the season is the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, Italy. The freestyle events are scheduled to begin on Feb. 10 and conclude on Feb. 21. A maximum of four athletes per gender per sport will be selected to represent the United States on the world's greatest stage. Kauf and Dehlinger are starting the season with a different type of motivation, having earned their spots for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games based on their results from last year. 

Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team

(Hometown; Club; College; Birthdate)

AERIALS

A TEAM
Women

• Ashley Caldwell (Ashburn, VA; University of Utah; 9/14/1993)
• Karenna Elliott (Cincinnati, OH; Elite Aerial Development Program/Park City Ski & Snowboard; Utah Valley University; 5/24/2000)
• Kaila Kuhn (Boyne City, MI; University of Utah; 4/8/2003)
• Winter Vinecki (Gaylord, MI; Park City Ski & Snowboard; University of Utah/St. Mary’s University School of Law; 12/18/1998)

Men

• Quinn Dehlinger (Cincinnati, OH; Elite Aerial Development Program; Salt Lake Community College; 6/8/2002)
• Chris Lillis (Rochester, NY; Bristol Mountain Freestyle Team; University of Utah; 10/4/1998)

ROOKIE TEAM 
Women

• Kyra Dossa (Cleveland, OH; Park City Ski & Snowboard; University of Utah; 1/24/2004)
• Dani Loeb (Pintlala, AL; Elite Aerial Development Program; University of Utah; 8/10/2001)
• Tasia Tanner (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard/Fly Freestyle; University of Utah; 7/26/2002)

Men

• Connor Curran (Cincinnati, OH; Park City Ski & Snowboard/Elite Aerial Development Program; Utah Valley University; 9/23/2004)
• Derek Krueger (Cleveland, OH; Elite Aerial Development Program; University of Utah; 6/2/2003)
• Ashton Salwan (Chagrin Falls, OH; Mont Chalet Freestyle Training Center; University of Utah; 6/23/2004)*
• Justin Schoenefeld (Lawrenceburg, IN; Perfect North Slopes; Utah Valley University; 8/13/1998)
• Ian Schoenwald (Kaysville, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Utah Valley University; 6/18/2004)

MOGULS

A TEAM
Women

• Olivia Giaccio (Redding, CT; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; Columbia University; 8/15/2000)
• Tess Johnson (Vail, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Harvard Extension School; 6/19/2000)
• Kylie Kariotis (Novato, CA; Wasatch Freestyle; Boston College; 7/14/2004)*
• Jaelin Kauf (Alta, WY; Grand Targhee Ski & Snowboard Foundation/Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; University of Utah; 9/26/1996)
• Elizabeth Lemley (Vail, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Oberlin College; 1/22/2006)
• Kai Owens (Vail, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; University of Utah; 8/16/2004)

Men

• Charlie Mickel (Durango, CO; Wasatch Freestyle/Durango Winter Sports Club; University of Utah; 7/6/2004)
• Nick Page (Park City, UT; Wasatch Freestyle; 8/1/2002)
• Landon Wendler (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; Los Angeles Film School; 10/12/2000)

ROOKIE TEAM 
Women

• Kasey Hogg (Kensington, NH; Wasatch Freestyle; University of Utah; 1/8/2003)
• Alli Macuga (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; University of Utah; 9/24/2003)
• Abby McLarnon (Steamboat Springs, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; University of Utah; 10/16/2006)*

Men

• Dylan Marcellini (Walnut Creek, CA; Wasatch Freestyle/Olympic Valley Freestyle; University of Utah; 9/29/2002)
• Cole McDonald (Park City, UT; Wasatch Freestyle; University of Utah; 3/6/2003)
• Asher Michel (Winter Park, CO; Winter Park Competition Center; University of Utah; 12/9/2005)
• Dylan Walczyk (Rochester, NY; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 6/25/1993)

*Newly named to the Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team

2025-26 FREESTYLE COACHES AND STAFF

Chief of Sport: Anouk Patty 
Freestyle Sport Director: Matt Gnoza 
Freestyle Team Manager: Tami Strong
Freestyle Athletic Development Coordinator: Maddison Beck
Freestyle Development Manager: Maddie Hogg
Freestyle Press Officer: Ryan Odeja 
Sport Psychologist: Alex Cohen

Aerials
Aerials Head Coach: Vladimir Lebedev
Aerials World Cup Coach: Stanislav Kravchuk 
Aerials World Cup Coach: Matt DePeters
Aerials Physical Therapist: Peter Toohey
Freestyle Aerials Athletic Development Coach: Walter Crijanovschi

Moguls
Moguls Head Coach: Bryon Wilson
Moguls World Cup Coach: Joshua Kober 
Men’s Moguls World Cup Coach: Steve Desovich
Moguls Development Coach: Bryan Zemba 
Moguls Physical Therapist: Jill Radzinski

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard officially announces the 21 athletes who have formally accepted their nominations to the 2025-26 Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team. The team was nominated based on pre-determined selection criteria.

The Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team A Team is led by three-time Olympic medalist and seven-time World Championship medalist Jessie Diggins, two-time World Championship medalist Julia Kern and Olympians Rosie Brennan, Gus Schumacher, Ben Ogden, JC Schoonmaker and Sophia Laukli — all of whom return to the A Team for the upcoming season.

On the B Team, the women’s roster includes Kate Oldham, who makes her debut after a strong 2024-25 season that featured her first World Cup starts and several top-30 results. Dual-sport athlete Samantha “Sammy” Smith — a Division I Stanford soccer player and World Cup skier — returns, alongside 2022 Olympian, three-time NCAA champion and World Cup competitor Novie McCabe. On the men’s side, Zanden McMullen, who earned his career-first top-10 finish last season in Ruka, Finland, returns, joined by two-time 7.5k NCAA national champion John Steel Hagenbuch of Dartmouth College and Jack Young, who notched a career-best top-15 World Cup result in Davos, Switzerland, during the 2024-25 season.

The D Team features a strong roster of up-and-coming talent and experienced athletes. New to the team are Lucas Wilmot, a University of Utah athlete and Tabor Greenberg, the 2024 Youth Olympic Games skate sprint bronze medalist. Kendall Kramer returns after a strong 2024-25 season both on and off the snow, highlighted by a career-best World Cup result and an NCAA National Championship title in the 20k for the University of Alaska Fairbanks. University of Vermont athletes Haley Brewster and Fin Bailey return, along with Dartmouth’s Jack Lange, University of Alaska Anchorage’s Murphy Kimball and University of Utah alum and three-time NCAA national champion Sydney Palmer-Leger.

“The Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team is very excited to be entering a season with not only the Winter Olympic Games in February but the Stifel Lake Placid Finals in Lake Placid, New York in March,” said Chris Grover, Program Director of the Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team. “It’s been a very productive preparation season for the team, with excellent conditions for training and increased on-snow training opportunities with the return of the Eagle Glacier facility in Alaska. This team has so many athletes who are poised for personal bests and career-defining results. As a staff, we’ve been working on several new projects to ensure that these incredible athletes have every tool they need to succeed.”

The 2025-26 COOP FIS Cross Country World Cup will kick off in Ruka, Finland at the end of November, before continuing through Scandinavia and into the shortened Tour de Ski in Toblach and Val di Fiemme, Italy. Following the Tour de Ski, athletes will compete in two World Cup weekends leading up to the Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games, held in Val di Fiemme from Feb. 6-22. To close out an exciting season, the world will return stateside for the Stifel Lake Placid Finals, a COOP FIS World Cup, March 20-22, in Lake Placid, New York, featuring three races: a 10k classic, skate sprint and 20k skate.

2025-26 Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team 

(Hometown; Club; College; Birthdate)

A TEAM
Women

• Rosie Brennan (Anchorage, AK; Alaska Pacific University; Dartmouth College; 12/2/1988)
• Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN; Stratton Mountain School; 8/26/1991)
• Julia Kern (Waltham, MA; Stratton Mountain School; Dartmouth College; 9/12/1997)
• Sophia Laukli (Yarmouth, ME; Aker-Dæhlie; University of Utah; 6/08/2000)

Men

• Ben Ogden (Burlington, VT; Stratton Mountain School; University of Vermont; 2/13/2000)
• James "JC" Schoonmaker (Lake Tahoe, CA; Alaska Pacific University; University of Alaska Anchorage; 8/12/2000)
• Gus Schumacher (Anchorage, AK; Alaska Pacific University; University of Alaska Anchorage; 7/25/2000)

B TEAM
Women

• Novie McCabe (Winthrop, WA; Alaska Pacific University; University of Utah; 12/15/2001)
• Kate Oldham (Carbondale, CO; Bridger Ski Foundation; Montana State University; 4/27/2002)*
• Samantha “Sammy” Smith (Boise, ID; Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; Stanford University; 9/22/2005)

Men

• John Steel Hagenbuch (Ketchum, ID; Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; Dartmouth College; 10/1/2001)
• Zanden McMullen (Anchorage, AK; Alaska Pacific University; 5/31/2001)
• Jack Young (Jay, VT; Green Racing Project; Colby College; 12/17/2002)

DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Women

• Haley Brewster (Avon, CO; University of Vermont; 6/6/2003)
• Kendall Kramer (Fairbanks, AK; Alaska Pacific University; University of Alaska Fairbanks; 6/26/2002)
• Sydney Palmer-Leger (Park City, UT; Mansfield Pro Team; University of Utah; 2/4/2002)

Men

• Fin Bailey (Peru, VT; Stratton Mountain School; University of Vermont; 7/27/2005)
• Tabor Greenberg (Moretown, VT; University of Vermont; 5/4/2006)*
• Murphy Kimball (Anchorage, AK; Alaska Winter Stars; University of Alaska Anchorage; 7/16/2006)
• Jack Lange (Lyme, NH; Stratton Mountain School; Dartmouth College; 4/27/2004)
• Lucas Wilmot (Jackson, WY; Jackson Hole Ski Club; University of Utah; 4/30/2006)*

*Newly named to the Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team

Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team Coaches & Staff

• Anouk Patty: Chief of Sport
• Cross Country Program Director: Chris Grover
• Head Coach: Matt Whitcomb 
• Cross Country Sport Development Director: Bryan Fish               
• World Cup Coach: Jason Cork                                   
• World Cup Coach: Kristen Bourne
• Development Team Coach: Greta Anderson
• Cross Country Press Officer: Leann Bentley

Service Staff

• Head of Service: Oleg Ragilo
• World Cup Service: Per-Erik Bjørnstad
• World Cup Service: Eli Brown 
• World Cup Service: Tim Baucom
• World Cup Service: Paul Choudoir
• World Cup Service: Bjørn Heimdal
• World Cup Service: Chris Hecker   
• World Cup Service: Bernie Nelson     

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard has officially announced the 49 athletes named to the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team for the 2025-26 season.

Returning to the roster are some of the sport’s most accomplished names, including the winningest alpine skier of all time, two-time Olympic champion and eight-time world champion Mikaela Shiffrin, three-time Olympic medalist and 82-time World Cup winner Lindsey Vonn, 2022 Olympic super-G silver medalist Ryan Cochran-Siegle, two-time world champion Breezy Johnson, and World Championship bronze medalists Lauren Macuga and Paula Moltzan.

The upcoming 2025-26 World Cup schedule is set to be one of the most thrilling yet, featuring 20 women’s World Cups and 19 men’s World Cups on the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup calendar. The highlight of the year will be the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Feb. 6-22, where the women will compete in Cortina, Italy and the men in Bormio, Italy.

The World Cup tour kicks off in Sölden, Austria Oct. 25-26, with the traditional opening giant slalom, before moving north to Levi, Finland for men’s and women’s slalom events. Later in the fall, North American fans will have the chance to cheer on U.S. athletes on home snow in Colorado, including the inaugural Stifel Copper Cup presented by United Airlines at Copper Mountain, Nov. 27-30 featuring both men’s and women’s races, followed by the men at the legendary Stifel Birds of Prey in Beaver Creek, Dec. 4-7.

“This is a determined group of athletes, fully prepared to compete at the highest level as we head into an Olympic season,” said U.S. Ski & Snowboard Chief of Sport Anouk Patty. “Their commitment—both in summer training at the USANA Center of Excellence powered by iFIT and on the snow—has set the stage for what promises to be an exciting season.”

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

A TEAM

Women

• Katie Hensien (Redmond, WA; Rowmark Ski Academy; University of Denver; 12/1/1999)
• AJ Hurt (Carnelian Bay, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; Dartmouth College; 12/5/2000)
• Breezy Johnson (Victor, ID; Rowmark Ski Academy; 1/19/1996)
• Lauren Macuga (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; 7/4/2002)
• Paula Moltzan (Prior Lake, MN; Buck Hill Ski Team/Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; University of Vermont; 4/7/1994)
• Nina O’Brien (Edwards, CO; Burke Mountain Academy/Team Palisades Tahoe; Dartmouth College; 11/29/1997)
• Mikaela Shiffrin (Edwards, CO; Burke Mountain Academy/Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 3/13/1995)
• Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail/Buck Hill Ski Team; 10/18/1984)
• Jacqueline Wiles (Aurora, OR; White Pass Ski Club; 7/13/1992)

 Men

• Bryce Bennett (Olympic Valley, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; 7/14/1992)
• Ryan Cochran-Siegle (Starksboro, VT; Cochran’s Ski Club/Mount Mansfield Ski & Snowboard Club; University of Vermont; 3/27/1992)
• Tommy Ford (Bend, OR; Mt. Bachelor Ski Education Foundation; Dartmouth College; 3/20/1989)
• Jared Goldberg (Holladay, UT; Snowbird Sports Education Foundation; University of Utah; 6/15/1991)
• River Radamus (Edwards, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 2/12/1998)
• Ben Ritchie (Waitsfield, VT; Green Mountain Valley School; 9/5/2000)                  

B TEAM

Women

• Elisabeth Bocock (Salt Lake City, UT; Rowmark Ski Academy; Dartmouth College; 9/3/2005)
• Keely Cashman (Strawberry, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; Montana State University; 4/4/1999)
• Tricia Mangan (Buffalo, NY; Holimont Race Team; Dartmouth College; 3/7/1997)
• Allison Mollin (Truckee, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; 7/7/2004)
• Ava Sunshine (Encinitas, CA; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail/Burke Mountain Academy; University of Utah; 6/20/2002)
• Isabella Wright (Salt Lake City, UT; Snowbird Sports Education Foundation; 2/10/1997)

 Men

• Erik Arvidsson (Woodside, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; Middlebury College; 9/3/1996)
• Bridger Gile (Aspen, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club/Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 10/15/1999)
• Patrick Kenney (Hingham, MA; Burke Mountain Academy; University of New Hampshire; 2/13/1997)
• Sam Morse (Carrabassett Valley, ME; Carrabassett Valley Academy; Dartmouth College; 5/27/1996)
• Kyle Negomir (Littleton, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Dartmouth College; 10/3/1998)
• Jett Seymour (Steamboat, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; University of Denver; 11/5/1998)
• Luke Winters (Gresham, OR; Sugar Bowl Academy; 4/2/1997)

C TEAM

Women

• Mary Bocock (Salt Lake City, UT; Rowmark Ski Academy; Dartmouth College; 10/7/2003)
• Logan Grosdidier (Wenatchee, WA; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 12/16/2008)*
• Tatum Grosdidier (Wenatchee, WA; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; University of Utah; 7/24/2004)
• Annika Hunt (Park City, UT; Burke Mountain Academy; 11/30/2006)*
• Stella Johansson (Aspen, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; Dartmouth College; 9/2/2003)
• Kjersti Moritz (Edwards, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Middlebury College; 11/28/2004)
• Liv Moritz (Edwards, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; University of Denver; 11/28/2004)
• Dasha Romanov (Thornton, CO; Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; University of New Hampshire; 5/3/2003)
• Viktoria Zaytseva (Edwards, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 10/17/2007)* 

Men

• Stanley Buzek (Silverthorne, CO; Team Summit Colorado; 8/18/2005)
• John Kerbaugh (Williston, VT; Mt. Mansfield Academy; 11/11/2005)
• Isaiah Nelson (Wayzata, MN; Buck Hill Ski Racing Club; 4/3/2001)
• Jeremy Nolting (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 7/26/2005)*
• Camden Palmquist (Eagan, MN; Buck Hill Ski Racing Club/Team Summit Colorado; 4/15/2003)
• Tanner Perkins (Crested Butte, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; Montana State University; 5/18/2001)*
• Jay Poulter (Bondville, VT; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club/Stratton Mountain School; University of Utah; 7/1/2003)
• Cooper Puckett (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; Dartmouth College; 3/31/2003)
• Hunter Salani (Edwards, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 2/25/2005)
• Ryder Sarchett (Sun Valley, ID; Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; University of Colorado Boulder; 7/28/2003)
• Jack Smith (Sun Valley, ID; Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; 4/24/2001)
• Nolan Sweeney (Littleton, NH; Franconia Ski Club/Burke Mountain Academy; Colby College; 1/12/2004)*

*Newly named to the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team

2025-26 Alpine Coaches & Staff

• Chief of Sport: Anouk Patty
• Alpine Development Director: Chip Knight
• Senior Vice President of High Performance: Gillian Bower
• Senior Director of Medical Operations: Robyn Hase
• Director of Sport Science/Mikaela Shiffrin Strength & Conditioning: Bob Poehling
• Director of Performance Medical Services: Theron Enns
• Alpine Team Manager: Jenny Cook
• Alpine Communications Manager: Sierra Ryder
• Mikaela Shiffrin Publicist: Megan Harrod
• Lindsey Vonn Press Officer: Enrica Cipriani

WOMEN

Head Coach: Paul Kristofic

World Cup Speed:

• Head Coach: Alex Hoedlmoser
• Head Coach - Lindsey Vonn: Chris Knight (Red Bull)
• Coach: Daniel Dejori
• Coach: Kip Spangler
• Coach - Lindsey Vonn: John Hale (Red Bull)
• Coach - Lindsey Vonn: Aksel Lund Svindal (Red Bull)
• Physical Therapist: Shannon Colleton
• Physical Therapist - Lindsey Vonn: Andreas Mitterfellner (Red Bull)
• Strength & Conditioning: Kip Spangler
• Strength & Conditioning - Lindsey Vonn: Peter Meliessnig (Red Bull)

World Cup Tech:

• Head Coach: Alek Glebov
• Head Coach - Mikaela Shiffrin: Karin Harjo
• Coach: Zan Spilar
• Coach - Mikaela Shiffrin: Janne Haarala
• Coach - Mikaela Shiffrin: Eileen Shiffrin (Team Shiffrin)
• Physical Therapist - Mikaela Shiffrin: Regan Dewhirst
• Strength & Conditioning: Bernd Wiener

Europa Cup:

• Speed Head Coach: Marjan Cernigoj
• Tech Head Coach: Miha Kuerner
• Coach: Christian Herzog
• Coach: Anika Angriman
• Strength & Conditioning: Foreste Peterson

MEN

Head Coach: Mark Tilston
Men’s Strength & Conditioning Coach: Will Horstmann

World Cup Speed:

• Head Coach: Johno McBride
• Coach: Austin Savaria
• Coach and Strength & Conditioning: Tobias Mayrhofer
• Physical Therapist: Vincent Corrado

World Cup Tech:

• Giant Slalom Head Coach: Clement Tomamichel
• Slalom Head Coach: Tristan Glasse-Davies
• Coach: Hugh Brooks
• Coach: Nathan Bryant
• Coach: Jeffrey Frisch
• Physical Therapist: Margeaux Cohen
• Physical Therapist: Madison Whitaker

Europa Cup:

• Speed Head Coach: Claude Cretier
• Tech Head Coach: Michael Bansmer
• Coach: Francio Bertolini

Follow the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team:

• Instagram: @usskiteam
• Facebook: @usskiandsnowboard
• TikTok: @usskiandsnowboard
• X: @usskiteam

Threads: @usskiteam

Kate Delson made an immeasurable impact on the World Cup during her first full season on the circuit. Between her first podiums, first World Cup wins, and a World Championships silver medal, Kate was unstoppable. Delson got her start as a skier before transitioning to snowboarding, where her passion was in the park. Growing up in Mammoth Lakes, California, it was only a matter of time before Delson found herself on the snow. 

Delson 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.

Q: What initially drew you to the sport of snowboarding?

KD: Snowboarding always looked way cool. My whole family rode, and I skied, because that is what the disabled sports organization I was learning with thought was best for those with disabilities at that time. Those ideas have changed since. As soon as I got onto a snowboard, it was the freedom of movement that drew me. Being able to get around on the board free of the constraints I felt getting around on my own two feet. 

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

When I was younger, my goals were all based in the park. All I wanted to do was board slides, spins and get big air off jumps! 

Q: What is your biggest accomplishment?

My biggest accomplishment yet has been becoming a part of the Toyota U.S. Para Snowboard Team. Starting the process of turning snowboarding (one of my greatest loves) into a career. And with that being welcomed into the extraordinary Para snowboard community.

Q: What is your ultimate goal? 

I cannot declare an ultimate goal at this time, as I believe it is beyond my current imagination. But I hope to never stop improving my riding and take it to places I never thought possible. I am confident that it will pay off in competition.

Q: Who are your heroes? Both in & out of the sport?

Within snowboarding, my teammates Brenna Huckaby and Noah Elliott are two humans I really look up to. They both took their riding to levels that were unheard of at that time in Para snowboarding. Despite having no clue what was possible, they did not let that stop them from demolishing barriers! Outside of sport, I have been blessed with amazing parents, coaches, mentors and friends who have all been heroes to me in a variety of ways.

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

For now, probably save it and eventually spend it on snowboards! 

Q: Do you budget or follow any structure related to spending?

I do my best to track my monthly spending on living costs and then compare it to how much I made that month. That way, I’m aware if I am losing or gaining. But I’ve got lots to learn. 

Q: What's one money habit you follow?

In the past, I’ve spent my summer making as much money as possible. It has been more difficult recently as my training/traveling needs over the off-season have increased.
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U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced today that media credentials are now open for the three domestic freeski & snowboard FIS World Cup events, the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix at Aspen Snowmass, the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix at Copper Mountain and Visa Big Air presented by Toyota at Steamboat Resort. 

A cornerstone of the freeski and snowboard FIS World Cup calendar, the trio of contests will serve as crucial stops for athletes looking to qualify for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games. The action kicks off Dec. 11-13, in Steamboat Springs for the Visa Big Air presented by Toyota and then heads south for a weekend in the Copper Mountain halfpipe at the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix, Dec. 17-20. After a quick break for the holiday season, athletes will return to the centennial state, Jan. 7-10, for another Toyota U.S. Grand Prix, this time at Aspen Snowmass, with both halfpipe and slopestyle competitions. 

Members of the media are invited to apply for accreditation to cover three of the sport’s most anticipated competitions of the season. Accredited media will have access to competition venues, athlete interview opportunities and official press events. Space is limited and credentials will be issued on a rolling basis. Early application is strongly encouraged.

World Cup Event Schedule

• Visa Big Air presented by Toyota (big air) | Dec. 11-13 | Steamboat Springs, Colorado
• Toyota U.S. Grand Prix (halfpipe) | Dec. 17-20 | Copper Mountain, Colorado
• Toyota U.S. Grand Prix (halfpipe & slopestyle) | Jan. 7-10 | Aspen Snowmass, Colorado

Information below from each resort on how to apply for individual World Cup media credentials.

Visa Big Air presented by Toyota | Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Steamboat Ski Resort is proud to host the Visa Big Air presented by Toyota from Dec. 11-13. This is the second time Steamboat has hosted this event and will be the first qualifying event for the Stifel U.S. Freeski Team and the Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina. The venue is accessible on-mountain for skiers and snowboarders.

Media accreditation applications are now live at steamboat.com/mediacenter. Applications will be reviewed in the middle of November and follow-ups will be sent individually.

Toyota U.S. Grand Prix  | Copper Mountain, Colorado

Copper Mountain is excited to welcome back the world’s best skiers and riders for the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix, Dec. 17-20. As the first domestic halfpipe World Cup event of the season, the competition is a key milestone on the road to the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. One of three World Cups hosted at Copper this winter, following the Stifel Copper Cup alpine events in November, the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix offers fans the chance to watch elite athletes fine-tune their skills in Copper’s 22-foot Superpipe in Center Village.

Media accreditation for Copper’s Toyota U.S. Grand Prix is now open at CopperColorado.com. Applications will be reviewed beginning in November, with notifications sent individually. Please note that editorial and broadcast outlets will receive priority.

Toyota U.S. Grand Prix | Aspen Snowmass, Colorado

Aspen Snowmass is proud to host the 2026 Toyota U.S. Grand Prix Jan. 7-10, 2026. The event will bring the world's best freeskiers and snowboarders to compete in FIS World Cup halfpipe and slopestyle disciplines on Buttermilk’s famed course. As the final World Cup event in this discipline before the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix will serve as a pivotal final stage in qualifying athletes for the Olympic team. 

The Grand Prix event is free and open to the public. 

Media accreditation requests are now open for the 2026 Toyota U.S. Grand Prix at Aspen Snowmass. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with approvals and more information sent closer to event dates. Editorial outlets, broadcasters, and photographers are encouraged to apply, with priority given to editorial and broadcast media.  

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. 

Press release courtesy of Db.

Scandinavian travel brand partners with America’s elite winter sports athletes to power their journeys worldwide. 

Oslo, Norway / Park City, Utah – October 2, 2025 – Db, the Scandinavian bag and luggage brand redefining modern travel gear, today announced its partnership as an official supplier partner of U.S. Ski & Snowboard as they head into the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games.

Celebrated for its clean Scandinavian design, patented innovations such as the Hook-Up™ System and Rib Cage Technology™, and award-winning luggage, to make any journey and skiing trip easy to navigate, Db has become the go-to brand for athletes and creatives around the world. Built to move seamlessly from mountain towns to global runways, Db products deliver rugged performance with refined style.

Through this partnership, Db will equip U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes with its bestselling Snow Roller Pro, Split Duffel and the iconic Hugger Backpack, including special athlete-edition designs.

“We are proud to stand alongside the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team — an organization that embodies ambition, creativity, and performance at the highest level,” said Richard Collier, CEO of Db. “This partnership marks another significant milestone in our global growth journey. Following collaborations with SAS, Alpine F1, and Polestar, as well as expanded distribution in the U.S., we are confident this will propel our momentum even further.”

"We are so excited to partner with Db and outfit our team with high-quality luggage as they travel around the world to compete at the highest level of skiing and snowboarding," said Trisha Worthington, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Chief Revenue and Philanthropy Officer. "Db's innovation and style align with the spirit of our teams and we are proud to partner with a brand that shares our pursuit of excellence."

The partnership underscores Db’s growing presence in North America and its commitment to supporting communities at the intersection of sport, adventure and lifestyle. When you think snow, ski and travel, you should think of DB.

ABOUT Db
Db is a Scandinavian travel brand on a mission to redefine how the world moves, enabling meaningful journeys through clean, clever design and patented technology. Its award-winning range includes backpacks, hardcase luggage, and sports bags built for the creative community and modern explorers alike.

Recognized with multiple international design awards, Db is sold at leading retailers worldwide and supported by ambassadors across snow, surf, skate, fashion, and culture. The company became B Corp Certified in 2023, received minority investment from LVMH Luxury Ventures in 2024, and welcomed Erling Haaland and Gustav Witsøe as investors in 2025.

In the United States, Db is distributed by Waypoint Seattle in the outdoors channel and PlusPlus in the lifestyle channel.
https://www.waypointoutdoor.com/ https://dbjourney.com/en-us/pages/retailer
Brandon@Waypointoutdoor.com 

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.

After more than a decade on the international stage, two-time Olympian Casey Larson of the Stifel U.S. Ski Jumping Team announced his retirement from competitive ski jumping.

Larson, who recorded one of the furthest jumps ever by an American man at 216.5 meters, was a four-time U.S. national champion, earned multiple national championship podium finishes and represented his country at the highest level of sport, including being named to Team USA at the 2018 and 2022 Olympic Winter Games and five World Championships. Known for his trademark mustache, Larson was instantly recognizable around the circuit and brought a positive attitude to the ski jumping community and competition. 

“Being an athlete representing the Stifel U.S. Ski Jumping Team and USA Ski Jumping and looking back on everything we achieved makes me extremely proud,” said Larson. “However, it is time for me to take a step back from competing and hang up the skis.”

As U.S. ski jumping continues its path forward, Larson expressed gratitude for those who have supported him along the way. “I am retiring with nothing but love for my teammates, coaches and staff who have made everything possible from day one,” he added.

While closing this chapter, Larson remains committed to the ski jumping community and looks forward to contributing to the sport beyond his time on the hill.

The 2024-25 season was nothing short of spectacular for Kylie Kariotis. Despite previously starting in only six World Cups, Kariotis took the circuit by storm this year and earned personal bests week after week, traveling across the world when she previously thought she was going to be competing in NorAms. Her steady rise in results led her to a fourth-place finish at the Beidahu World Cup, which was enough to earn a spot on her first World Championships team. This was not an opportunity she took lightly, and she ended up finishing fourth in dual moguls at World Championships. Off the circuit, Kariotis is also a student at Boston College studying finance and brings the same passion she has for moguls skiing to everything she does. 

Kariotis 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.

Q: What initially drew you to moguls skiing? 

KK: I was first drawn to moguls skiing because of my older siblings; they competed, and I thought they were so cool. I did my first moguls competition when I was five years old, and I instantly loved the excitement of competing. Being there with my family made it even more special, and that combination of fun and challenge made me immediately hooked on the sport. 

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

KK: When I was younger, I dreamed of qualifying for the Stifel U.S. Ski Team and representing my country on the international stage. The skiers on the national team were the absolute best, and I wanted nothing more than to be part of that. I also dreamed of traveling the world to compete at the different stops on the World Cup circuit; it always felt like such a unique and inspiring experience.

Q: What is your biggest accomplishment?

KK: My biggest accomplishment so far is qualifying for World Championships this past season and finishing fourth in dual moguls. At the start of the year, I thought I would be competing on the NorAm tour, but I was unexpectedly pulled up to the World Cup and then had the opportunity to qualify for such a prestigious event. That whole experience felt surreal, and I’m really grateful for how it unfolded.

Q: What is your ultimate goal?

KK: My ultimate goal is to win a World Cup and one day compete in the Olympics. The Olympics are the pinnacle of our sport, and being able to represent my country on that stage would be the ultimate honor. I know how difficult it is to qualify, but I find joy in the process of becoming the skier who is capable of competing there.

Q: Who are your heroes? Both in and out of the sport?

KK: Growing up, two of my biggest heroes were Jonny Moseley and Ann Battelle. Both are icons in the freestyle skiing community with incredible accomplishments. Jonny was especially inspiring since he grew up in the same town as me, went to the same high school, and skied at the same program. Ann has always struck me as one of the coolest people I’ve met, and the fact that she continues to give back to the freestyle community as a coach is really special. Outside of skiing, my heroes are my parents. They taught me how to ski, believed in me every step of the way, and provided me with all the tools I needed to grow into the athlete I am today. I’m forever grateful for their support. 

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

KK:  I would probably buy a new mountain bike, since I love the terrain around Salt Lake and biking is excellent cross-training for moguls skiing. I’d also consider putting part of it toward my education at Boston College, which is another big priority in my life.

Q: Do you budget or follow any structure related to spending?

KK: I don’t currently keep a strict budget, as I’m fortunate to receive support from both my parents and the team. That said, I try to stay mindful of how I spend and make sure I focus on the essentials that support my skiing and education.

Q: What is one money habit you follow?

KK: I always review my credit card statements monthly to ensure there’s no fraudulent activity. It’s a simple habit, but it gives me peace of mind and helps me stay on top of my spending.

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In its 10th year, Ron Kruszewski, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Stifel Financial Corp. and U.S. Ski & Snowboard Trustee, hosted the annual Stifel U.S. Ski Team fundraiser in St. Louis. The yearly event broke previous records, raising $1.375 million for all ski teams under the U.S. Ski & Snowboard umbrella, including alpine, cross country, freestyle, freeski, ski jumping, nordic combined and Para alpine. 

This year’s theme was “Una Notte Bianca a Cortina,” a nod to the upcoming 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games, providing guests with a touch of Italy around every corner. A beautiful evening played host to several athletes, a live band, a silent auction, food, drinks and dancing, with all proceeds directly benefitting the Stifel U.S. Ski Team as they prepare for the upcoming season. 

“The amount of time, effort, love and support this community—and that starts with Ron and Amanda (and Stifel!)—has put into our sports and the Stifel U.S. Ski Team is otherworldly and something very special. Thank you,” said Olympic gold medalist and Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team athlete Mikaela Shiffrin in a recent Instagram post. 

“This was my first time attending this event in St. Louis and it exceeded all expectations! Ron and Amanda worked so hard on this fundraiser and it was such a beautiful night with everyone,” said 2022 Olympian and Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team athlete Bella Wright. 

It was a star-studded event filled with U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes such as Mikaela Shiffrin, Alex Ferreira, Lauren Macuga, Alli Macuga, Jaelin Kauf, Noah Elliott and Bella Wright. In addition to the winter athletes, highly regarded sportscaster Joe Buck was also in attendance to cheer on the fundraising efforts. 

“Going into the Olympic season knowing we have so many people behind us athletes really make a difference. So thankful and looking forward to more Stifel events in the future,” said Wright. 

The event, hosted by Kruszewski and Amanda Perkins, has become one of the organization's largest fundraisers, bringing together the community in and around St. Louis, Missouri. Those in attendance included U.S. Ski & Snowboard trustees, long-time supporters and ski and snowboard guests.