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Page Earns Career Best World Championships Result in St. Moritz

By Ryan Odeja - Stifel U.S. Ski Team
March, 19 2025
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Nick Page celebrates after his super finals moguls run at the 2025 FIS Freestyle World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland. (FIS Freestyle).

The 2025 FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships kicked off with the moguls competition, and Nick Page led the team all day with consistent, clean runs. He finished just off the podium in fourth place, his best World Championships result. 

The event started with qualification on Wednesday, where the format differed from the typical World Cup that the athletes are used to. All athletes took place in the first qualifying run, where the top 10 per gender automatically advanced to the finals the following day. The remaining athletes were then given a second chance to qualify, where the following top 10 athletes also advanced, creating a final of 20 athletes per gender. Jaelin Kauf led the U.S. on qualification day, taking the top spot on the women’s side, while all eight Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes advanced. Kauf, Tess Johnson, Page and Dylan Walczyk snagged their spots in the first round, allowing them to ski one less run than the rest of the field. Kylie Karitois, Kasey Hogg, Charlie Mickel and Asher Michel advanced via the second qualification run, an incredible feat for the World Championship rookies. 

The weather in Corviglia, St. Moritz, had been nothing short of incredible all week, and finals day was no exception. There wasn’t a cloud in sight as the top moguls athletes in the world looked down upon the challenging Alp Giop course. At only 215 meters long and 26 degrees gradient, the course may appear easy to spectators, but the changes in slope and top air proved difficult for many of the best. 

In the round of 20, Kauf continued to shine with her insane speed, advancing in the second spot just behind the 2023 moguls World Champion, Perrine Laffont of France. The athletes battled it out for the eight spots available in the super finals, and Page was able to snag a spot to represent the U.S. men. Johnson finished the day 12th, followed by Kariotis in 15th and Hogg in 16th. Walczyk also ended the day 12th, Mickel in 16th and Michel 20th. 

The sound of cowbells rang throughout the Tschainas finish area as the super finals began. Flags of countries around the world flew through the air as friends and family not so patiently awaited the athletes to fly down the course. Kauf dropped second to last and was soaring through the bumps. Unfortunately, the pace was too much to maintain and Kauf lost control, skiing out of her line. She finished the day eighth overall.

Page was the last U.S. athlete of the competition, and the crowd roared with excitement. His run was excellent, with consistent turns and a beautiful air package, including a cork 720 and cork 1080. Page finished just off the podium behind legends Mikael Kingsbury and Ikuma Horishima to land in fourth, his best-ever World Championships result. 

“The guys I am skiing with are so good. You have to put up your best run to compete with them, and I guess this [result] is a message to me that I need to keep working,” said Page with a smile. “I want to continue to push limits with my skiing - nothing is broken, but everything needs to get better.” 

Next up, the team has a day of training before heading into one of the most exciting events of the World Championships - dual moguls. Tune in on skiandsnowboard.live on Mar. 21 at 9:30 a.m. ET. 

RESULTS
Women
Men

Ritchie Grabs Fourth Top 15 of the Season

By Sierra Ryder - Stifel U.S. Ski Team
March, 17 2025
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Ben Ritchie skis to 14th place in Hajell. (Getty Images)

On Sunday’s slalom in Hafjell, Norway - the final regular season World Cup slalom of the year, Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Ben Ritchie scored 14th place, his fourth top 15 of the season. 

“Today was a lot of fun,” said Ritchie. “I always enjoy skiing and racing in new places and this stop did not disappoint.”

It was a sunny day in Hafjell with a very strong surface for the slalom men. It proved to be a great opportunity for any skier to notch a strong race - even out of the top 30 start list. Ritchie who now solidly sits in the top 30 ran with bib 22 and skied very strong. Ritchie landed in 11th on the first run. A solid position for run two. Teammate Jett Seymour also had a strong run on the first go around that slid him into 19th place. 

On the second run there were some tricky spots on the slalom course that ended up being 'make or break' for moving up. Seymour, running first for the U.S. men was skiing in the green until he caught up at the bottom - a mistake that would cost him majorly. Seymour would end his World Cup slalom season in 27th place.

“Today was solid. It was nice to end the season with a good first run and I was glad to push the second run even with the mistakes,” said Seymour. “This season was good overall, but the consistency was missing a bit. I definitely made some big improvements in my skiing just need to dial it in every day.”

Next up was Ritchie. In order to move up on this run he had to be flawless while also pushing hard. Ritchie was skiing very strong - poised for the leaderboard until he made a small mistake that moved him down a few spots. But still a solid say in 14th place. 

“My skiing today was nothing special. Just solid skiing both runs and that was enough for a top 15. It was good to get back in the mix after two DNFs,” said Ritchie. 

The winner of the race was Swiss skier Loic Meillard in second was Norwegian Atle Lie McGrath with Brazil’s Lucas Pinheiro Braathen in third. 

Ritchie will be the lone qualifier to the Stifel Sun Valley Finals for the U.S. men in slalom with the ranking of 18th. This will be his first trip to finals after a season of bests. Four top 15 finishes and two top 10s put Ritchie in a very solid position for both Sun Valley and next season. 

RESULTS
men's slalom

Stifel U.S. Ski Team Sends 14 to Stifel Sun Valley Finals

By Sierra Ryder - Stifel U.S. Ski Team
March, 16 2025
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Mikaela Shiffrin and Paula Moltzan celebrate Shiffrin's 100th win and their double podium in Sestriere. (Getty Images)

PARK CITY, Utah (March 17, 2025) – The Stifel U.S. Ski Team is proud to announce the 14 athletes qualified for the Stifel Sun Valley Finals March 22-27, 2025. The group of athletes have all qualified within the top 25 rank of their respective disciplines following the conclusion of the regular FIS Alpine World Cup season. 

The group consists of five men and nine women across slalom, giant slalom, super-G and downhill. Olympic silver medalist Ryan Cochran-Siegle headlines the men’s team in speed, qualifying in both super-G and downhill. On the tech side, River Radamus qualified in giant slalom while Ben Ritchie qualified for slalom – Ritchie’s first appearance at World Cup Finals and the first time the U.S. will send a man in slalom since 2022. 

The women’s speed team is highlighted by downhill world champion Breezy Johnson alongside World Championships medalist and World Cup winner Lauren Macuga. Speed star Lindsey Vonn has also qualified to finals for super-G and downhill in her comeback year from retirement. 

The women’s tech side is headlined by the winningest alpine skier of all time Mikaela Shiffrin who notched her milestone 100th World Cup win this season. Shiffrin battled injury throughout the 2024-25 season after sustaining a puncture wound from a crash in the Stifel Killington Cup giant slalom. She will be racing slalom in Sun Valley. The stacked women’s team is also highlighted by World Championships medalist Paula Moltzan who will attend for both giant slalom and slalom.

The Stifel U.S. Ski Team had a strong regular World Cup season that brought in 11 podiums and four wins across men and women. The team will look to add to those numbers in the final push of the season in front of a home crowd. 

“Skiing at home is always special, and having 14 Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes qualify for the Stifel Sun Valley Finals is a testament to their hard work and dedication this season,” said U.S. Ski & Snowboard President & CEO Sophie Goldschmidt. “From Mikaela’s historic 100th win to Lindsey’s impressive comeback and several others making their mark with great performances, this team continues to inspire. We’re excited to close out the season in front of an enthusiastic home crowd and celebrate their achievements.”

2025 FIS SKI WORLD CUP FINALS TEAM
*Denotes first World Cup Finals appearance

WOMEN

Downhill

Breezy Johnson
Lauren Macuga
Lindsey Vonn
Jacqueline Wiles 

Super-G

Lauren Macuga
Lindsey Vonn

Giant Slalom

Katie Hensien*
AJ Hurt
Lauren Macuga
Paula Moltzan
Nina O’Brien

Slalom

Paula Moltzan
Mikaela Shiffrin

MEN

Downhill

Bryce Bennett
Ryan Cochran-Siegle

Super-G

Ryan Cochran-Siegle
Jared Goldberg

Giant Slalom

River Radamus

Slalom

Ben Ritchie*

Stifel Sun Valley Finals Live Coverage 
All times EST
Check local listings, subject to change.

Saturday, March 22

1:00 p.m. – men’s downhill – LIVE on Outside TV & NBC/Peacock
2:30 p.m. – women’s downhill – LIVE on Outside TV & NBC/Peacock

Sunday, March 23

1:00 p.m. – women’s super-G – LIVE on Outside TV & NBC/Peacock
2:30 p.m. – men’s super-G – LIVE on Outside TV & NBC, CNBC/Peacock

Tuesday, March 25

11:30 a.m. – women’s GS, first run – LIVE on Outside TV
2:00 p.m. – women’s GS, second run – LIVE on USA & Outside TV

Wednesday, March 26

11:30 a.m. – men’s GS, first run – LIVE on Outside TV
2:00 p.m. – men’s GS, second run – LIVE on USA & Outside TV

Thursday, March 27

11:00 a.m. – women’s slalom, first run – LIVE on Outside TV
12:00 p.m. – men’s slalom, first run – LIVE on Outside TV
2:00 p.m. – women’s slalom, second run – LIVE on USA & Outside TV
3:00 p.m. – men’s slalom, second run – LIVE on Outside TV 

Saturday, March 29

2:00 p.m. – World Cup Finals recap – TAPE DELAY on NBC/Peacock

Sunday, March 30

1:00 p.m. – men’s slalom, second run, & other races – TAPE DELAY on CNBC/Peacock

U.S. U16s Claim Six Medals at FESA Games

By Sierra Ryder
March, 15 2025
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U.S. finds success at FESA Series. (U.S. Ski & Snowboard)

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

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

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

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

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

Radamus Ties Season High in Hafjell

By Sierra Ryder - Stifel U.S. Ski Team
March, 15 2025
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River Radamus skis to a top 10 in Hafjell. (Getty Images)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RESULTS
men's giant slalom 

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

Schumacher, Diggins Nab Top 10's in Oslo 20k Classic

By Leann Bentley - Stifel U.S. Ski Team
March, 15 2025
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Gus Schumacher ahead of the 20k classic in Oslo, Norway. (NordicFocus)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Results
Women
Men

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Awards Open For Nomination

By U.S. Ski & Snowboard
March, 14 2025
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NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Awards

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

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

 

Award Selection:

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

 

Nominations: 

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

 

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS: Friday, March 28, 2025

 

NOMINATION CATEGORIES

Paul Bacon Award (event organization)

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

PAUL BACON AWARD Nomination Form

 
John J. Clair Award (service to national teams)

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

JOHN J. CLAIR JR. AWARD Nomination Form

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

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

BUD & MARY LITTLE AWARD Nomination Form

 
Buddy Werner Award (sportsmanship)

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

BUDDY WERNER AWARD Nomination Form

 
Russell Wilder Award (service to youth)

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

RUSSELL WILDER AWARD Nomination Form

 
OFFICIALS NOMINATION AWARD CATEGORY
West Family Award (outstanding official)

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

WEST FAMILY AWARD Nomination Form

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

 
FIS TECHNICAL DELEGATE NOMINATION AWARD CATEGORY
Westhaven Award (outstanding FIS technical delegate)

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

WESTHAVEN AWARD Nomination Form

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

 

CLUB OF THE YEAR AWARD CATEGORY
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Club of the Year Award

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

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

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

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

 

DEVELOPMENT COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD CATEGORY
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Development Coach of the Year Award

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

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

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

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

Hall, Forehand Podium in Tignes; Hall Wins Crystal Globe; Stifel U.S. Freeski Team Wins Nations Cup

By Erin Doyle - Stifel U.S. Freeski Team
March, 14 2025
Alex Hall with the 2024-25 slopestyle Crystal Globe, Colby Stevenson third overall
Alex Hall with the 2024-25 slopestyle Crystal Globe, Colby Stevenson third overall // @fisparkandpipe

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

Tignes Big Air

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

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

Tignes Slopestyle

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

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

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

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

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

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

RESULTS
Women
Men

Vonn Top 15 in La Thuile Super-G

By Sierra Ryder - Stifel U.S. Ski Team
March, 14 2025
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Vonn skis to a top 15 in the La Thuile super-G. (Getty Images)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RESULTS
Women's super-G

Stifel U.S. Ski Team Announces 2025 FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships Team

By Ryan Odeja - Stifel U.S. Ski Team
March, 13 2025
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PARK CITY, Utah (March 13, 2025) - U.S. Ski & Snowboard is thrilled to announce the 16 athletes that will represent the United States at the 2025 FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships in St. Moritz/Engadin, Switzerland, March 18-30, 2025.

The FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships are back in Switzerland for the first time since 1999, marking the first time St. Moritz/Engadin has held a World Championship-level freestyle competition. The freestyle events will take place in Corviglia, above St. Moritz Dorf. Switzerland has a rich freestyle culture, and the best athletes in the world are ready to take on the challenge. 

Olympic silver medalist, four time World Championship medalist and three time Crystal Globe winner Jaelin Kauf leads the moguls athletes into her fifth World Championships team. At the 2023 World Championships in Bakuriani, she brought home two silver medals. Kauf is joined by 2018 Olympian and two time World Championships team member Tess Johnson. Kasey Hogg and Kylie Kariotis are making their World Championships debuts after breakthrough World Cup seasons. 

2022 Olympian Nick Page will make his third World Championships appearance, coming off of two World Cup podiums this season. Stifel U.S. Ski Team veteran Dylan Walczyk is heading to his sixth World Championships. Asher Michel and Charlie Mickel will be attending their first World Championships after earning multiple new personal best results this season, including a handful of super finals appearances for Mickel.

The aerials side is led by 2022 Olympic gold medalist Chris Lillis and 2023 world champion Quinn Dehlinger. Lillis and Dehlinger shared the top of the podium in the mixed aerials team event at the last FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships in Bakuriani, Georgia, in 2023, and they are looking for a repeat. Dehlinger also has a silver medal from the individual aerials event in 2023. Connor Curran is making his World Championships debut alongside Ian Schoenwald, building momentum off of season’s best results in the last World Cups. 

The women’s team is headlined by Kaila Kuhn, who recently landed her first triple in competition. Kuhn is a 2022 Olympian and three time World Championship team member. Tasia Tanner, the 2024 FIS Rookie of the Year, is making her World Championships debut alongside Karenna Elliott. Dani Loeb is heading to her second World Championships. 

“This team has worked so hard this season, and their efforts have paid off with 32 podiums across eight different athletes,” said U.S. Ski & Snowboard Chief of Sport Anouk Patty. “The athletes headed to World Championships are a great mix of seasoned competitors and rising stars. I know they will continue to push the boundaries and find success in Switzerland.”

2025 FIS FREESTYLE WORLD SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM

(Hometown; Club; College/University; Birthdate; past World Championships Teams)
*Denotes first World Championships team

Moguls 

Women

  • Kasey Hogg (Kensington, NH; Wasatch Freestyle; University of Utah; 1/8/2003)*
  • Tess Johnson (Vail, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Harvard Extension School; 6/19/2000; 2019, 2021)
  • 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; 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023)

Men

  • Asher Michel (Winter Park, CO; Winter Park Competition Center; 12/9/2005)*
  • 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; 2021, 2023)
  • Dylan Walczyk (Rochester, NY; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 6/25/1993; 2013, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023)

Aerials 

Women

  • 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; 2019, 2021, 2023)
  • Dani Loeb (Pintlala, AL; Elite Aerial Development Program; University of Utah; 8/10/2001; 2021)
  • 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)*
  • Quinn Dehlinger (Cincinnati, OH; Elite Aerial Development Program; Salt Lake Community College; 6/8/2002; 2023)
  • Chris Lillis (Rochester, NY; Bristol Mountain Freestyle Team; University of Utah; 10/4/1998; 2019, 2021, 2023)
  • Ian Schoenwald (Kaysville, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Utah Valley University; 6/18/2004)*

2025 FIS FREESTYLE WORLD SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE/COVERAGE

All times ET
Check local listings, subject to change.

Tuesday, Mar. 18

4:45 a.m. - women’s moguls qualifications 
8:00 a.m. - men’s moguls qualifications

Wednesday, Mar. 19

6:30 a.m. - moguls finals - skiandsnowboard.live

Friday, Mar. 21

9:30 a.m. - dual moguls - skiandsnowboard.live

Thursday, Mar. 27

6:00 a.m. - mixed aerials team - skiandsnowboard.live

Saturday, Mar. 29

5:45 a.m. - women’s aerials qualifications
9:15 a.m. - men’s aerials qualifications 

Sunday, Mar. 30

8:30 a.m. - aerials finals - skiandsnowboard.live

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Ryan Odeja - Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team Press Officer
ryan.odeja@usskiandsnowboard.org