U.S. Ski & Snowboard has formally announced the 22 athletes representing the United States at the upcoming 2024 FIS World Junior and Under-23 Ski Championships held in Planica, Slovenia, Feb. 5-11, 2024.

The 2024 World Junior and U23 Ski Championships welcome the top junior and U23 cross country skiers from around the nation, including current B and D Team athletes on the Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team roster, to a world class venue to compete against the best in the world. Included in the group is two sixth-year veterans of this event, Novie McCabe and Johnny Hagenbuch, and multi-time top-10 World Juniors athlete Sammy Smith, who just completed the entire Tour de Ski at only 18 years old. 

“We have had an amazing year so far at every level for cross country skiing in the U.S. and we have a higher density of athletes than ever before skiing at a higher level,” said Greta Anderson, Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team development coach. “We are bringing a strong and well-rounded team of 22 athletes to Planica. We’re excited about this trip and are very grateful for the support from the entire cross country community and the National Nordic Foundation (NNF).”

The 2024 team comprises strong club, collegiate and pro athletes from around the nation who have posted top results throughout the 2023-24 season, securing their spot on the team. 

Competing at the same venue as the 2023 FIS World Championships, the 22 athletes representing both the World Junior and U23 teams will contend for the podium in five events, including both sprint and distance races – with races staggered each day between the junior and U23 races. 

2024 FIS Cross Country Junior World Ski Championships Team and U23 Team
(Hometown; Club/College; Birthdate Year)

World Juniors Team

Women

• Sofia Scirica (Wellesley, MA; Middlebury Ski Team; 2004)
• Sammy Smith (Boise, ID; Stifel U.S. Ski Team/Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; 2005)
• Nina Schamberger (Leadville, CO; University of Utah Ski Team; 2005) 
• Ava Thurston (Waterbury, VT; Stifel U.S. Ski Team/Dartmouth Ski Team; 2004)
• Evelyn Walton (Concord, MA; Dartmouth Ski Team; 2004)
• Ally Wheeler (Casper, WY; Casper Nordic Ski Club; 2007)

Men

• Wes Campbell (Park City, UT; Michigan Tech University Ski Team; 2004) 
• Zachary Jayne (Bend, OR; University of Utah Ski Team; 2004)
• Trey Jones (Steamboat Springs, CO; University of Colorado Boulder Ski Team; 2004)
• Jack Lange (Lyme, NH; Dartmouth Ski Team; 2004)
• Matt Seline (Truckee, CA; University of Alaska Anchorage Ski Team; 2004)
• Lucas Wilmot (Jackson Hole, WY; Jackson Hole Ski Club; 2006)

U23 Team

Women

• Haley Brewster (Avon, CO; Stifel U.S. Ski Team/University of Vermont Ski Team; 2003)
• Kendall Kramer (Fairbank, AK; University of Alaska Fairbanks Ski Team; 2002)
• Novie McCabe (Winthrop, WA; Stifel U.S. Ski Team/Alaska Pacific University Ski Team; 2001)
• Anabel Needham (Houghton, MI; Michigan Tech University Ski Team; 2001)
• Nina Seemann (Wheelock, VT; Dartmouth Ski Team; 2002)

Men

• Brian Bushey (Montpelier, VT; Stifel U.S. Ski Team/University of Utah Ski Team; 2002)
• John Steel Hagenbuch (Sun Valley, ID; Stifel U.S. Ski Team/Dartmouth Ski Team; 2001)
• Walker Hall; (Winthrop, WA; Stifel U.S. Ski Team/University of Utah Ski Team; 2002)
• Logan Moore (Durango, CO; Middlebury College Ski Team; 2002)
• Elijah Weenig (Jackson Hole, WY; Denver University; 2002)

Coaches

• Trip Leader & Head Coach: Greta Anderson, Stifel U.S. Ski Team
• Coach: Bryan Fish, Stifel U.S. Ski Team
• Coach: Lucy Glanville, Soldier Hollow 

Service Staff

• Head of Service: August Teague, Aspen Valley Ski Club
• Service: Bernie Nelson, Auburn Ski Club
• Service: Will Wicherski, Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club
• Service: Peter Holmes, Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation
• Service: Kaelyn Woods, Bridger Ski Foundation
• Service: Ben Higgins, Great Glen Outdoor Center
• Service: Paige Ripley, Fairbanks X-Country

Medical Staff

• Medical Staff: Dr. Katie Eichten, Spooner Nordic
• Medical Staff: Dr. Jasmine Wiley
• Physical Therapist: Dr. Elizabeth Smith, Loppet Nordic Racing

SCHEDULE 
(More information can be found here) 

World Junior Championships 

• Feb. 5: 1.2k Skate Sprint (men/women)
• Feb. 7: 20k Mass Start Skate (men/women)
• Feb. 9: 10k Classic (men/women)
• Feb. 11: 4.5k Relay, Classic/Skate (men/women)

U23

• Feb. 6: 1.2k Skate Sprint (men/women)
• Feb. 8: 20k Mass Start Skate (men/women)
• Feb. 10: 10k Classic (men/women)
• Feb. 11: 4.5k Relay, Classic/Skate (men/women)

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Welcome to the first Sport Education Speaker Series, a dynamic and insightful series designed to elevate the performance of athletes and coaches alike. Over four engaging sessions, our roster of seasoned coaches and experts will delve into key topics that directly impact the world of sports, providing invaluable insights, strategies, and tools to enhance both individual and team success. Each of the following sessions will be a 30-minute presentation, with an opportunity for discussion following the presentation, occurring every third Wednesday from January to April.

We look forward to your engagement!

Session One
Mike Mallon - USASA Executive Director 

Session Two
Calvin Chapman - U.S. Ski & Snowboard Athletic Development Coordinator 

Session Three
Hunter Baum - U.S. Ski & Snowboard High Performance Dietician

Session Four
Sport Psychology 

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER NOW

PARK CITY, Utah (Dec. 21, 2024) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced today more than 65 companies will support more than 180 athletes throughout the 2023-24 competition season with equipment, apparel and accessories as they strive for World Cup podiums around the world. Along with athletes, U.S. Ski & Snowboard members will receive discounts from many of the suppliers below through the Member Benefits portal. U.S. Ski & Snowboard also welcomes a host of new suppliers and licensees for the 2023-24 season. 

“We are thrilled to continue working with the industry’s best brands this season and are also looking forward to working with several new partners,” says Trisha Worthington, Chief Revenue & Philanthropy Officer at U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “Our goal is to ensure our athletes, partners, members and fans alike feel supported through our partnerships, especially in a year when we have the most domestic World Cups in history.”

2023-24 SUPPLIERS
Equipment:

• Atomic (alpine skis, ski boots, nordic skis) 
• Dalbello (ski boots)
• Dynastar (skis)
• Fischer (alpine skis, boots, bindings; nordic skis, boots, bindings, OneWay poles)
• Head (alpine skis, ski boots, bindings)
• iFit (exercise and gym equipment)
• ID One (moguls skis, aerials skis, poles)
• Look (bindings)
• Lange (boots)
• Marker (bindings)
• Madshus (skis, boots and poles)
• Nordica (skis, ski boots)
• OGIO (backpacks, travel luggage)
• Rossignol (skis)
• Skiers Edge (ski training equipment)
• Sun Valley Ski Tools (wax, ski/snowboard tuning equipment)
• Stockli (alpine skis)
• Salomon (alpine skis, boots, bindings; nordic skis, boots, bindings)
• Swix (wax, ski/snowboard tuning equipment)
• Toko (gloves, wax, ski/snowboard tuning equipment)
• Völkl (skis)
• Vola (wax)
• Wintersteiger (wax, ski/snowboard tuning equipment)
• Zipline (poles, skis)
   

Apparel:

• Bigtruck (headwear)
• Khombu (après footwear)
• Kappa (outerwear, athlete uniforms)
• Naked Cashmere (cashmere sweaters, gloves, scarves)
• SKIDA (neck gaiters, hats)
• Wigwam (competition and lifestyle socks)

Accessories:

• Auclair (gloves)
• Giro (helmets, goggles)
• Hestra (gloves)
• Hydro Flask (insulated drinkware)
• Knockaround (sunglasses, goggles)
• KASK (helmets, goggles, sunglasses)
• Outdoor Master (helmets, goggles) 
• POC (helmets, sunglasses, goggles, shin guards, arm guards, back protectors)
• Level Gloves (gloves)
• Pit Viper (sunglasses, goggles)
• Rise Brewing Co. (coffee)
• Reusch (gloves)
• Ski Metrix (Booster Strap)
• SMITH (helmets, goggles, sunglasses)
• Swany (gloves)
• Sweet Protection (helmets, goggles)
• Wildhorn (helmets, goggles, gloves, balaclavas)
• Zanier (gloves)

Medical:

• DJO Global (bracing and support systems)
• Intermountain Health
• University of Utah Health
• Steadman Clinic
• RAYUS Radiology (MRI technology)

Industry:

• HKD Snowmakers (snowmaking equipment)
• Leitner-Poma (lift system)
• Prinoth (snow groomer)
• SkyTechSport (ski/snowboard simulator)
• World Cup Supply (event, race equipment, supplies)
• SKIDATA (ski lift access key cards)

For More Information Contact:

Leann Bentley
Communications Manager
leann.bentley@usskiandsnowboard.org 

Three U.S. resorts to host the next generation of freeskiers and snowboarders for 2024 U.S. Revolution Tour

PARK CITY, Utah (Dec. 20, 2023) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced the return of the U.S. Revolution Tour for the 2024 season to three world-class resorts: Copper Mountain, Colorado, Mammoth Mountain, California, and Aspen Snowmass, Colorado. The Rev Tour is an annual competition tour for up-and-coming freeskiers and snowboarders in halfpipe, slopestyle and big air.

For 20 years, the Rev Tour has served as a stepping stone for athletes transitioning from competing at the grassroots level to the elite level of freeskiing and snowboarding. At each stop of the Tour, some of the world's most promising competitors have the opportunity to compete at professional-level venues and terrain parks. 

To earn a spot on the Rev Tour, athletes must pre-qualify based on criteria for each contest. The Tour is focused on skiers and riders aged 13-19 years old and awards the top athletes with invitations to elite competitions, including the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix, FIS Junior World Championships and USASA Nationals, as well as Project Gold camps. 

Competition formats vary based on location and event, but skiers and riders compete in open class unless otherwise specified. Athletes must be 13 years of age or older to be eligible to compete at the Rev Tours and athletes must hold a current U.S. Ski & Snowboard competitor membership and FIS license. 

U.S. Ski & Snowboard also continues the Tour with the support of long-standing partnerships, including working with USASA and The Futures Tour, a joint venture between USASA and U.S. Ski & Snowboard. USASA provides an avenue for athletes to qualify for the Rev Tour, as well as solidify their prequalified spot for the 2024-25 season. 

"The Revolution Tour's success is truly a team effort with our incredible resort partners—Copper, Mammoth and Aspen," said Eric Webster, Senior Director of Events at U.S. Ski & Snowboard. "These resorts are exceptional at hosting top-notch snowboard and freeski. A big thank you for their years of support; we're excited for what this season's events will bring!"

2024 Revolution Tour Stops

Copper Mountain, Colorado – Jan. 22-26, 2024

The Rev Tour season will kick off at the Athlete’s Mountain the last week of January. Skiers and boarders will compete on venues in the Woodward Mountain Park, including the large jump line in Central Park and the 22-foot halfpipe. The Rev Tour at Copper Mountain will be the first stop of the 2024 U.S. NorAm calendar for snowboard and freeski slope and pipe. 

Mammoth Mountain, California – Feb. 6-11, 2024

The Rev Tour will then travel to the West Coast to compete at one of the nation’s premier ski and snowboard resorts: Mammoth Mountain. Mammoth will host contests in halfpipe, slopestyle and big air on the same course as the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix, a FIS World Cup. Mammoth Mountain has long served as a training ground for U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes, providing world-class slopestyle, big air and halfpipe venues. This year, athletes will compete in the world-renowned Unbound Main Terrain Park and the 22-foot pro halfpipe. 

Aspen Snowmass, Colorado – Mar. 16-20, 2024

For the third stop of the Rev Tour, athletes will travel back to Colorado for the fifth time to host a Rev Tour at Aspen Snowmass's Buttermilk Ski Resort. The Rev Tour at Aspen Open will kick things off with halfpipe and slopestyle contests. Athletes will compete on the X Games Aspen courses, providing a taste of what it takes to compete at top freeski and snowboard competitions. 

SCHEDULE

Copper Mountain, Colorado

Jan. 22-26, 2024 - slopestyle, halfpipe 

Tuesday, Jan. 23
Freeski halfpipe

Wednesday, Jan. 24
Freeski slopestyle 

Thursday, Jan. 25
Snowboard halfpipe

Friday, Jan. 26
Snowboard slopestyle 

Mammoth Mountain, California

Feb. 6-11, 2024 - slopestyle, halfpipe and big air 

Friday, Feb. 7
Snowboard halfpipe

Saturday, Feb. 8
Snowboard slopestyle 

Sunday, Feb. 9
Freeski halfpipe 
Snowboard big air

Monday, Feb. 10
Freeski slopestyle

Tuesday, Feb. 11
Freeski big air 

Aspen Snowmass, Colorado

Mar. 16-20, 2024 - slopestyle, halfpipe

Sunday, Mar. 17
Snowboard slopestyle 

Monday, Mar. 18
Snowboard halfpipe

Tuesday, Mar. 19
Freeski slopestyle 

Wednesday, Mar. 20
Freeski halfpipe 

Press release courtesy of Backcountry

PARK CITY, Utah (Dec. 6, 2023) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the national governing body of Olympic skiing and snowboarding, is elevating its merchandise program in an exclusive partnership with Backcountry, the leading specialty retailer for outdoor gear and apparel.

“We are incredibly excited to partner with Backcountry,” says U.S. Ski & Snowboard President and CEO Sophie Goldschmidt. “Backcountry has a rich history in the outdoor industry and we are delighted to engage with the brand in new and unique ways, while offering a quality U.S. Ski & Snowboard collection.”

Backcountry's apparel design team has revamped the U.S. Ski & Snowboard merchandise collection with new hoodie and t-shirt designs that embody the spirit of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard organization with modern graphics and silhouettes. The collection will feature the U.S. Ski & Snowboard collection produced by Kappa Sportswear, as well as lifestyle and fan merchandise, such as the Stripe Team Hoodie ($69.00), Big Air Snowboard Long-Sleeve Crew ($34.00), and Big Air Ski T-Shirt ($29.00). The U.S. Ski & Snowboard merchandise is available exclusively on the Backcountry website at https://www.backcountry.com/usskiandsnowboard. The new U.S. Ski & Snowboard merchandise store launches today and apparel will be available for immediate purchase.

"Our collaboration with U.S. Ski & Snowboard marks a significant milestone for Backcountry,” says Backcountry chief product officer, Colby Black. “This partnership goes beyond merchandise. It signifies a commitment to excellence, innovation, and a shared passion for winter sports. Together, we are proud to launch an exclusive collection that reflects the essence of both our brands and offers customers a curated experience."

For more information and media inquiries, please email Andrea Green at andrea.green@rygr.us.

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body (NGB) of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah. Tracing its roots directly back to 1905, the organization represents nearly 200 elite skiers and snowboarders competing on 10 teams: alpine, cross country, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, snowboard, freeski, nordic combined, ski jumping, Para alpine and Para snowboard. In addition to the elite teams, U.S. Ski & Snowboard also provides leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders across the USA, encouraging and supporting them in achieving excellence. By empowering national teams, clubs, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers and fans, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to the progression of its sports, athlete success and the value of team. For more information, visit www.usskiandsnowboard.org.

About Backcountry 
From the one-on-one expertise of Backcountry Gearheads to its epic selection of the best in both style and performance, Backcountry has been a leading outdoor retailer since 1996. Dialing in your gear closet, exploring your backcountry, recharging with après—Backcountry elevates the entire outdoor experience. In 2018, Backcountry began building its own Gearhead-inspired products; the fast-growing Built By Backcountry ski, bike, climb, hike, fly fish, and après lines include collabs with trusted brands like GORE-TEX, Pertex, and ALLIED Down. After 27 years as a successful online retailer, Backcountry opened its first brick and mortar location in Park City, UT and has since expanded its retail footprint to include nine stores from coast to coast, offering a seamless omnichannel experience for its consumers. For more information, visit www.backcountry.com.

Media Contacts:
Backcountry
Andrea Green
Senior PR Account Manager
andrea.green@rygr.us 

U.S. Ski & Snowboard
Courtney Harkins
Director, Marketing & Communications
courtney.harkins@usskiandsnowboard.org

Press release courtesy of Skida.

Burlington, VT - Salt Lake City, UT (December 5, 2023) - Skida and the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team are proud to announce a multi-year partnership, extending through the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. As part of the partnership, Skida and U.S. Ski & Snowboard are launching a co-branded line of hats, neck warmers and headbands.

Skida has also long been connected to U.S. Ski & Snowboard through Skida’s Athlete Collaboration Program, supporting multiple U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes for several years, including Paula Moltzan and Ryan Cochran-Siegle of the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team, Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team athlete Julia Kern and Hannah Soar of the Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team moguls team. 

Skida and U.S. Ski & Snowboard are excited to bring this partnership to the next level with Skida as an official licensee, as well as teaming up to design an exclusive line of co-branded hats, neck warmers and athletic headbands featuring a deep blue and red print called ‘Pinnacle.’ The collection will be available for purchase at www.skida.com on Dec. 5, 2023. 

Established in 2008 by founder Corinne Prevot, Skida was established with the core principle of embracing a "fresh perspective,” and it's this very mindset that the U.S. Ski & Snowboard embodies in every competition. 

“This partnership with the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team is rooted in a long-term connection with the athletes and now allows us to further partner with different aspects of the team,” said Prevot. “For example, clad in U.S. Ski & Snowboard logos, our new Neon Waves print was selected for the XC coaches on the sidelines so their athletes can spot them in the feed zone and alongside the course!”

“We’re so excited to roll out the new Skida x U.S. Ski & Snowboard print,” said Trisha Worthington, Chief Revenue Officer at U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “And look to continue supporting the Skida Athlete Collaboration Program.” 

Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team athlete Paula Moltzan on going into her fifth year as a Skida athlete, “It requires a lot of people coming together to make it all happen. Working with the team at Skida is a treat!” 

Skida has launched two out of four of their athlete collections thus far this year including Paula Moltzan’s latest #ThePaulaProject Midsommar print, and Julia Kern’s #JuliasJourney Hot Stuff collection. Collections with Ryan Cochran-Siegle and Hannah Soar are launching in December 2023 before the holidays. 

About Skida 
Founded in 2008 by Corinne Prevot, Skida® offers an assortment of outdoor headwear and accessories that are performance-made, playful statements of self expression. Skida’s accessories provide style and function through whimsical patterns and performance materials. Nestled in the heart of Burlington, Vermont, their headquarters is home to distribution, production, planning, and design. Skida is dedicated to reducing its environmental impact through domestic production, using recycled materials, and upcycling fabrics into new and innovative accessories. To learn more about Skida’s fresh perspective, visit www.skida.com. 

About U.S. Ski & Snowboard
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic National Governing Body (NGB) of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah. Tracing its roots directly back to 1905, the organization represents nearly 200 elite skiers and snowboarders in 2023, competing in ten teams; alpine, cross country, freeski, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, snowboard, nordic combined, Para snowboard, Para alpine, and ski jumping. In addition to the fully-funded 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