The Stifel U.S. Ski Team moguls athletes took on the longest moguls course in the world in Bakuriani, Georgia, running 280m (918 ft) long, and Olivia Giaccio put down the run of her life to win her third career World Cup. Jaelin Kauf rounded out the podium in third place and Asher Michel earned a new career best in eighth. 

The men’s moguls qualification were pushed a day early to combat lighting and weather issues. Nick Page and Michel advanced for the U.S. into today’s finals competition. 

The snow front that swept through Georgia created sizeable changes to the moguls course, leading to larger bumps than the athletes are used to. There were nerves in the air throughout qualifications as the women got used to the change, while many struggled to adapt. Despite the challenges, all six U.S. women advanced to the finals for the second time this season. 

In the men’s finals, Michel put down a career-defining run, earning a new personal best of eighth place in only his second career finals appearance. Page finished ninth. 

In finals, the U.S. women continued to shine with Giaccio landing in the top spot heading into super finals, followed by Tess Johnson in fourth and Kauf in sixth. Giaccio had the fans on the edge of their seats as she entered the moguls course for her super finals run as the last athlete to drop in. Perrine Laffont (FRA) had just executed a clean run to edge out Jaelin Kauf from the top position, and Maia Schwinghammer succumbed to the bumps seconds before. All eyes were on Giaccio, and she did not stutter. She landed two beautiful cork 720 variations to earn the highest women’s air (jump) score of the day with 18 points. Giaccio’s final score was over 3.5 points higher than Laffont. 

“I really just wanted to try and make my super finals run better than the last run I skied. I think I was able to do that. I wasn’t sure where I was going to end up, so I’m very happy to walk away with the win,” said Giaccio. “I made a few changes over prep season for my jumps, and I still have more to give, which is exciting, so I’m really happy with how things are working right now.” 

Tomorrow, the team will take on the long-anticipated first dual moguls event of the season. Tune in to qualifications at 12:45 am ET on YouTube and finals at 3:00 am ET on skiandsnowboard.live. 

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It was a foggy, cold, and icy day in Idre Fjäll, Sweden, which helped athletes find extra speed and higher scores, including seven U.S. athletes who advanced to the finals, with Jaelin Kauf finishing fourth.

The fastest woman on the World Cup circuit, Kauf, set the tone early, putting down the fastest time in qualification, landing in fifth right behind teammate Olivia Giaccio. Alli Macuga, Kasey Hogg, and Tess Johnson also advanced to finals alongside Giaccio and Kauf, giving the U.S. the largest contingency. 

In finals, Kauf put down a scorcher, earning just under 18 speed points, moving her up to third in the standings. Giaccio earns her high scores from the air section of the points scoring, and she finished finals with the highest air score in the field, landing in fourth. Johnson rounded out the women moving on to super finals with her textbook turns and consistency, qualifying in fifth. 

The women’s super finals battle was intense, with competitors earning scores higher than we’ve seen so far this season. In her super finals run, Kauf put down the fastest time of the day along with an impeccable turns score but was unable to battle the air scores from Anthony (AUS), Lafont (FRA) and Schwinghammer (CAN) to land on the podium, finishing fourth. Giaccio was close behind in fifth, followed by Johnson in sixth. 

On the men’s side, Nick Page and Dylan Walczyk qualified on to the finals round. Throughout the day, Page put down consistent runs, finishing finals in fourth place. The competition was incredibly close, with just over one point separating first from fourth place. Page ended the day in fifth overall following a beautiful super finals run.  

Next up, the team takes on the first dual moguls World Cup of the season tomorrow in Idre Fjäll. Watch live at 7:30 am ET on skiandsnowboard.live. 

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The 2024-25 FIS Freestyle Moguls circuit has officially kicked off on the iconic battery run in Ruka, Finland, where Olivia Giaccio added another podium to her resume, finishing third overall. All six U.S. women finished in the top 13. 

"I put a newer trick for me on my top jump, and it was great to see that pan out in the judges’ scores," said Giaccio. "I love the consistency of this first stop here. Our team always spends a few weeks in Ruka before the first event of the season, so it’s fun to dial in the finer details before gearing up for the big show."

Ruka is a staple on the moguls circuit. It has been held annually since 2011 and consistently provides great results for the Stifel U.S. Freestyle Team. In 2021, Giaccio earned her first World Cup win on this course. The athletes battled thick fog and freezing conditions on the bumps early in the day, proving challenging for many competitors. 

Despite the conditions, all six U.S. women advanced from qualifying to finals. Jaelin Kauf, who qualified in third, suffered some instability in the midsection, lowering her turn score forcing her out of the super finals, finishing 10th. Kasey Hogg finished just behind in 11th and Alli Macuga in 13th. 

Three women advanced to the super finals, where Olivia Giaccio secured her 13th career podium. Tess Johnson and Kai Owens also gave suburb performances, finishing fifth and sixth overall, respectively. 

On the men’s side, Charlie Mickel, Dylan Walczyk and Cole McDonald advanced to finals. This is Mickel’s first full season on the World Cup circuit, earning an individual start after winning the 2023-24 NorAm circuit. He finished 12th overall. Walczyk rounded out the top 10, finishing in ninth. McDonald gave a beautiful finals run and advanced to super finals in fifth and ended the day fifth overall. 

Next up, the moguls athletes will head to Idre Fjäll, Sweden for a set of moguls and dual moguls events Dec. 6-7. 

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The 2024-25 season is right around the corner, and it includes one of the most exciting domestic freestyle World Cup seasons yet. For the first time since 1982, three locations will host FIS Freestyle World Cups on home snow, providing exciting opportunities to watch the best in the world battle it out in our backyard. Additionally, U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced that Stifel will come on as the presenting partner of the Intermountain Health Freestyle International presented by Stifel at Deer Valley in February. 

Freestyle Domestic World Cup Schedule

FIS Freestyle World Cup // Lake Placid, NY

The domestic World Cup season kicks off on Jan. 18-19, 2025, in Lake Placid, New York, for men’s and women’s aerials and a mixed aerials team event. This is the first-ever World Cup mixed aerials team event in the United States. Lake Placid and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center there hold immense importance to the freestyle community as it is one of the major development sites in the U.S. Many Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team athletes, including Olympic gold medalist Chris Lillis made their start in the sport in New York, so bringing the World Cup back for the first time since 2018 is the homecoming many have been waiting for. 

Waterville Freestyle Cup // Waterville Valley, NH

The following weekend, the moguls athletes are returning to the birthplace of freestyle skiing, Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, for the Waterville Freestyle Cup. From Jan. 24-25, 2025, the athletes will take on a set of moguls and dual moguls events. Last year's event was a resounding success, with four U.S. podiums and 11 super finals appearances across seven athletes. The events are set to take place on the iconic Lower Bobby’s Run, a double black diamond that has become a home base for U.S. Freestyle Championships. 

Intermountain Health Freestyle International presented by Stifel // Deer Valley, UT

From Feb. 6-8, the best moguls and aerials athletes will meet in Utah at the Intermountain Health Freestyle International presented by Stifel (known as the Super Bowl of freestyle skiing) to wrap up the domestic World Cup season. The action kicks off with moguls on Thursday on the world-renowned Champion run, followed by aerials on Friday and dual moguls on Saturday. Over 30,000 people attended the three-day event last year, proving the deep freestyle connection in Park City, UT.

For the full domestic freestyle schedule across levels, click here. 

The 2024-25 Freestyle World Cup season is almost upon us, with the first event slated for Nov. 30, 2024, in Ruka, Finland. This season includes new domestic events and more World Cups than athletes have seen in years. 

Use the table below to stay updated on events and how to watch information for both domestic and international races.

• All international races will be LIVE on skiandsnowboard.live and on-demand on skiandsnowboard.live (immediately).
• All domestic races will be LIVE on Outside TV (for free) and on-demand (behind a pay wall). NBC and CNBC coverage is listed below. 

Full freestyle World Cup schedule:

*dates, times, and how to watch subject to change

Updated 3/26/2025 10:19 am ET

Click here for more information regarding how to watch World Cup events.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced today that Megan Smallhouse of the Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team aerials team is hanging up her aerials competition skis after five seasons with the team. 

Smallhouse, originally from Reno, Nevada, started her career as a successful gymnast before pivoting to aerials skiing in 2015. Prior to joining the national team in 2019, Smallhouse began her aerials training in Lake Placid at the Olympic Training Center and with Park City Ski & Snowboard at the Utah Olympic Park to build her skills and foster her love for the sport. Just four years into her career, Smallhouse made her first World Cup start, finishing 18th in the Lake Placid World Cup in her first appearance. 

Over the next four years, Smallhouse became a staple on the NorAm and World Cup circuits, earning 19 NorAm podiums and four wins. In 2021, she was named to the widely successful World Championships team, bringing home the second-best U.S. women’s aerials performance, finishing seventh overall. Across five seasons, Smallhouse made 19 World Cup appearances, finishing in the top 10 six times. During the 2023-24 season, Megan finished on top at the 2024 U.S. Freestyle Championships, alongside teammate Winter Vinecki in second. 

“My time with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team was some of the best of my life, said Smallhouse. “Over these five years, I had the honor of representing my country. I was able to grow both as a person and as an athlete, and I was able to overcome a major injury and return to competition. I am grateful for the opportunities given to me by U.S. Ski and Snowboard to pursue my athletic career as well as my academic career. Although I am choosing to move on to the next chapter of my life, I will forever cherish the memories I made as an athlete.” 

Throughout her career, Smallhouse faced numerous challenges, including injuries and the intense pressure of competition. However, her resilience and determination allowed her to overcome these obstacles and emerge stronger. Her ability to bounce back from setbacks and continue pushing the boundaries of the sport has been a testament to her unwavering dedication and passion for aerial skiing.

Smallhouse recently graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Kinesiology. She plans to continue her education while working in applied physical therapy settings to enhance her learning. Smallhouse noted that one of the biggest takeaways from her time as an athlete was the knowledge she gained from the strength coaches, trainers and therapists she worked with. “Their creativity and dedication to me and the other athletes they worked with have inspired me to pursue a similar career path. I am planning on pursuing my doctorate of physical therapy so I can give back to the athletes in generations to come.”

Congratulations, Megan, on an incredible career. We wish you all the best on your next adventure.