One of the World’s Most Attended Women’s FIS Ski World Cup Races Will Highlight Heroic Initiative for the Second Year. 

Killington, VT (January 17, 2023) – Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard resort in Eastern North America and part of POWDR, the leading adventure lifestyle company, announced today that the Stifel Killington Cup will return to Killington Resort in Vermont for the seventh time in 2023. The race features the fastest female alpine ski racers in the world vying for the prestigious Killington Cup. Part of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation’s Audi FIS Ski World Cup Circuit, the Killington Cup is the world’s most attended women’s Audi FIS Ski World. This year’s return will again feature the “Heroic” initiative for the second year in a row, a program designed to empower and create opportunities for women in the ski industry.   

The Stifel Killington Cup giant slalom and slalom will be held November 25-26, 2023.  

Speaking about the announcement, POWDR CEO Justin Sibley said, “We are excited to again host this race at Killington Resort. This is an event that draws spectators from around the world to one of the premier resort destinations in the U.S., which continuously puts on the best event of the circuit. POWDR is also proud to be a partner of U.S. Ski & Snowboard and looks forward to advancing the goals of Heroic at this year’s event.”  

Mike Solimano, president and general manager of Killington Resort & Pico Mountain, added, “Hosting the Stifel Killington Cup is a great way to kick off the ski season in Vermont. Having the fastest female ski racers in the world compete on our slopes is a source of great pride for our entire team here at Killington & Pico. We look forward to having the athletes, entertainers, and partners back again for a seventh time.”  

“We’re thrilled to bring the Stifel Killington Cup back to Killington for the seventh time,” said U.S. Ski & Snowboard President and CEO Sophie Goldschmidt. “Seeing nearly 40,000 fans at Killington every year shows how incredible World Cups in the United States can be, and we can’t wait to return to Vermont in November.” 

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About POWDR 

POWDR is an adventure lifestyle company that inspires every human being with cool experiences in awesome places. POWDR’s awesome places include Copper Mountain and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Killington and Pico Mountain in Vermont; Boreal Mountain Resort and Soda Springs in the Lake Tahoe region of California; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon; Lee Canyon in Nevada; Snowbird in Utah; and SilverStar Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada. POWDR also empowers and inspires the next generation of action sports enthusiasts through summer camps, mountain experiences, and mountain centers under the Woodward brand that incorporate dynamic programming and innovative environments: Woodward Park City, Woodward PA, Woodward Copper in Colorado, Woodward Tahoe, Woodward West in Stallion Springs, CA. POWDR fuels a balanced life full of adventure through a collection of experiences from the mountains to the valleys. Sun Country Tours in Oregon is POWDR's river rafting outfitter and Powderbird, based out of Snowbird in Utah, is POWDR’s heli-adventure operator. POWDR is headquartered in Park City, Utah. For more information, please visit: www.POWDR.com.  

About Killington Resort  

Killington Resort is a four-season destination sitting on 3,000 acres in the heart of Central Vermont’s Green Mountains. Known as The Beast of the East, Killington boasts 92 miles of diverse snow sports terrain spread across six peaks including Pico Mountain, served by the most expansive lift network and snowmaking system in Eastern North America. After the snow melts, Killington features an 18-hole championship golf course, the family-friendly Snowshed Adventure Center, 35 miles of mountain biking trails with expansion underway with Gravity Logic, plus 15 miles of hiking trails. The seemingly infinite après, dining, and lodging options have made Killington a world-class destination for East Coast skiers and riders for more than 60 years. Killington is part of the POWDR portfolio. Visit killington.com for more information and be social with #beast365.  

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 at the USANA Center of Excellence. Tracing its roots directly back to 1905, the organization represents nearly 200 elite skiers and snowboarders in 2021, competing in seven teams; alpine, cross country, freeski, freestyle, snowboard, nordic combined and ski jumping. 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 usskiandsnowboard.org.  

The Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team was back in action Sunday with a women’s Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup super-G in St. Anton, Austria and a men’s World Cup slalom in Wengen, Switzerland. In St. Anton, Bella Wright lead the way for the women with a 19th place, moving up from bib 42. Luke Winters was the top U.S. man, taking 24th place and scoring World Cup points. 

“It was a bumpy ride," said Wright. "It was dark and a really tough day overall. I am really happy with my skiing down on the bottom; I felt like I was attacking more.”

The super-G win went to Swiss skier Lara Gut-Behrami. Italian skier Frederica Brignone took second, and her teammate Marta Bassino landed in third. Breezy Johnson, Tricia Mangan and Keely Cashman did not finish. The race was forced to end early due to high winds and Lauren Macuga did not start.

Both races had their challenges. It was a dark and bumpy track for the women in Austria and a bumpy then snowy course for the men in Switzerland. Both Winters and Ben Ritchie fought their way through the difficult course to land a second run, but the snow came in causing more challenges to the already difficult day of slalom. Winters fought his way down to the finish in the top 30 in 24th position, while Ritchie did not finish.

“We have had a tough go the last couple of slaloms,” said Winters. “Today I did not ski great first run, but I got two through and World Cup points never hurt. I am looking forward to the next races.”

The winner of the Wengen slalom was Norwegian skier Henrik Kristoffersen, in second Swiss skier Loic Meillard and in third Lucas Braathen of Norway. Jett Seymour did not qualify for a second run. 

The next alpine races include more speed with the women in Cortina, Italy Jan. 20-22 and the men heading to the famous Kitzbuhel track Jan. 20-22.

RESULTS
Women's super-G
Men's slalom

The Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team was back in action Saturday for more speed races. The men finished the speed portion of the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup weekend in Wengen, Switzerland with a downhill, while the women were in St. Anton for the first of two super-G races.

Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team member Jared Goldberg was the top finisher for the men’s team in 20th place. Teammate Bryce Bennett finished in 26th place. Travis Ganong found 36th place, Sam Morse 39th, and Kyle Negomir in 49th. Ryan Cochran-Siegle and Erik Arvidsson did not finish, but they are ok.

“My run was really good on the top and I carried a lot more speed on the road,” said Goldberg. “I was trying to be smooth and find the finish after I crashed hard in Bormio.”

The downhill podium included Norwegian skier Aleksander Kilde who continued his dominant speed skiing with another win. Second place went to Swiss skier Marco Odermatt and Italian skier Mattia Casse was third. The Wengen World Cup continues with a men’s slalom race on Sunday. The speed team will refocus on the next famous speed events in Kitzbuhel, Austria next week.

“I feel good heading into Kitzbuhel," said Goldberg. "Today is something I can build on."

The women’s speed team was in action Saturday with a super-G in St. Anton, Austria. The course had difficult light with many challenging turns and bumps. The Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team women finished with two in the top 30: Bella Wright in 28th and Breezy Johnson in 29th. Keely Cashman landed in 36th and Lauren Macuga in 37th. Tricia Mangan did not finish.

The super-G podium included Italian skier Frederica Brignone in first and Swiss skiers Joana Haehlen and Lara Gut-Behrami in second and third.

The women’s speed team will refocus for another day of super-G on Sunday.

RESULTS
Men's downhill
Women's super-G

HOW TO WATCH

Sunday, Jan 15, 2023
4:15 a.m. FIS Alpine World Cup, Men's slalom, first run, Wengen, Switzerland, streaming on skiandsnowboard.live
5:30 a.m. FIS Alpine World Cup, Women's super-G, first run, St. Anton, Austria, streaming on peacock.com
4:15 a.m. FIS Alpine World Cup, Men's slalom, second run, Wengen, Switzerland, streaming on skiandsnowboard.live

In the Wengen, Switzerland Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup super-G, Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team athlete Ryan-Cochran Siegle skied to a fast sixth-place finish, his best super-G result of the season.

“Today's result is good from where I have been at," said 2022 Olympic super-G medalist Cochran-Siegle. "I am trying to build more confidence and become more of a competitor."

The Swiss fans came out in the thousands to cheer on the racers on the infamous Lauberhorn track. The conditions were variable as the sun filtered in and out causing spring-like snow conditions on a straight-set course. There were many course holds as the weather became a larger force for those who ran later.

“I think they did an impressive job with the challenging weather we have had,” said Cochran-Siegle. “I think the fact that Aleksander Kilde ran 15 and was able to come down into first was impressive.”

Norwegian skier Aleksander Kilde continued his hot streak of speed skiing with the win on the Lauberhorn track. Swiss skier Stefan Rogentin took second place on home turf with teammate Marco Odermatt adding more podiums to his name in third place.

Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team athlete Travis Ganong was the next best U.S. skier and ended in the top 20, in 17th place. Erik Arvidsson finished in 35th, Kyle Negomir in 39th, Bryce Bennett in 40th and Jared Goldberg did not finish.

The men will switch to downhill on Saturday, followed by a slalom on Sunday. The women’s speed team is in action with two super-Gs this weekend in St. Anton, Austria.

RESULTS
Men's super-G

HOW TO WATCH

Saturday, Jan 14, 2023
5:00 a.m. FIS Alpine World Cup, Women's super-G, St. Anton, Austria, streaming on peacock.com
6:30 a.m. FIS Alpine World Cup, Men's downhill, Wengen, Switzerland, streaming on skiandsnowboard.live

Sunday, Jan 15, 2023
4:15 a.m. FIS Alpine World Cup, Men's slalom, first run, Wengen, Switzerland, streaming on skiandsnowboard.live
5:30 a.m. FIS Alpine World Cup, Women's super-G, first run, St. Anton, Austria, streaming on peacock.com
4:15 a.m. FIS Alpine World Cup, Men's slalom, second run, Wengen, Switzerland, streaming on skiandsnowboard.live

It was another successful night of slalom for the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team under the lights at the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in Flachau, Austria. Mikaela Shiffrin secured her 130th World Cup podium with a second place and Paula Moltzan continued her strong season with a fifth place.

Shiffrin skied to a fast second place after first run with 0.17 separating her run from Petra Vlhova of Slovakia in first place, and again skied a solid second run, but it wasn't quite enough to bump Vlhova from first. Lena Duerr of Germany took third. Shiffrin was also feeling under the weather with some stomach issues throughout the race.

“I don’t feel very well but no matter what Petra skied amazing tonight and deserves this victory,” said Shiffrin. “It was a little difficult this evening to perform but I did feel some turns that were good.”

Shiffrin is still on the verge of breaking the 82-World Cup win record that she currently shares with American skier Lindsey Vonn. Shiffrin just tied the record this week in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia.

Moltzan skied a blazing second run to bump herself up from 10th place to just off the podium in fourth. “I am really happy to end a crazy tech series with a top five in slalom,” said Moltzan. “It feels good to build consistency and have fun while doing it.”

Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team athlete Nina O’Brien also closed out a strong series, scoring World Cup points with her 24th place. Teammate Lila Lapanja had great first and second runs and finished out the day in 23rd.  Ava Sunshine did not finish first run, Katie Hensien and Zoe Zimmerman did not qualify for a second run in, ending the day in 32nd and 41st, respectively. 

The next women’s World Cup is a speed event in St. Anton, Jan. 14-15.

RESULTS
Women's slalom

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced the 44 student-athletes who will represent the United States in five different sports at the 2023 FISU World University Games in Lake Placid, N.Y., Jan 12-22, 2023. 

The FISU Winter World University Games, which occurs biannually, is the largest multi-sport collegiate event in the world after the Winter Olympics. This year, student-athletes will compete in Lake Placid and represent their countries in the same venues as the 1972 Winter Olympic Games.

The World University Games dates back to 1923 and has since brought together college students between the ages of 17-25 to compete in multiple sports in one centralized location. This year, nearly 1,500 athletes from 43 different countries will compete in 12 disciplines: cross country skiing, alpine skiing, biathlon, figure skating, freestyle skiing, ice hockey, nordic combined, ski jumping, curling, short and long track speed skating and snowboarding. Throughout the 10 days of competition, 86 events will take place with over 250 medal opportunities. 

ROSTERS (Name - University - Birthdate)

Alpine

Women

• Carissa Cassidy - Colby College - 08/20/2002
• Sophia Tozzi - Middlebury College - 09/12/2003
• Ainsley Proffit - University of Alaska Anchorage - 03/21/2001 
• Mia Hunt - Denver University - 03/21/2001
• Tegan Wold - Montana State University - 01/11/2003
• Charlotte Maurer - Colby College - 02/3/2001
• Ella Spear - Colby College - 03/28/2001
• Kaitlyn Harsch - University of Colorado - 01/1/2001
• Cheyenne Brown - Colorado Mountain College - 11/26/1999
• Ashley Humphreys - Colby-Sawyer College - 01/4/2000

Men

• Jacob Dilling - University of Colorado - 10/19/1999
• Tanner Perkins - Montana State University - 05/18/2001
• Jeremy Mathers - University of Utah - 07/22/2001
• Spencer Wright - Boston College - 06/29/1999
• Nicolas Richeda - Middlebury College - 03/12/2002
• Oliver Parazette - University of Utah - 03/6/2002
• Jack Reich - University of Colorado - 06/10/2022
• Hunter Eid - University of Alaska Anchorage - 02/22/2001

Cross Country 

Women

• Anabel Needham - Michigan Tech - 01/8/2001
• Nina Seemann - Dartmouth College - 10/20/2002
• Kendall Kramer - University of Alaska Fairbanks - 06/26/2002
• Sophia Mazzoni - Montana State University - 03/29/2001
• Lucinda Anderson - University of New Hampshire - 12/3/2000
• Renae Anderson - Bowdoin College - 09/15/1998
• Annie McColgan - University of Vermont - 01/23/2002
• Erin Bianco - Colby College - 10/8/1998

Men

• John Steel Hagenbuch - Dartmouth College - 10/1/2001
• Will Koch - University of Colorado - 02/21/2002
• Finn Sweet - University of Vermont - 03/18/2002
• Gregory Burt - University of Vermont - 2002
• Adam Witkowski - Michigan Tech University - 02/12/2000
• Alexander Maurer - University of Colorado - 08/15/2002
• Garrett Butts - Alaska Pacific University - 02/16/2001
• Cameron Wolfe - Dartmouth College - 10/23/2000

Parallel Snowboarding 

Women

• Alexa Bullis - University of Colorado at Colorado Springs - 03/1/2000
• Kaiya Kizuka - Penn State - 05/26/1999
• Mika Kizuka - Lehigh University - 01/22/2002
• Cecelia Jones - Denver University - 10/20/2001

Men

• Hunter Bernard - Springfield College - 10/23/2000
• William Massie - Penn State - 12/2/2000

Snowboardcross

Women

• Abigail Benser - Westminster College - 09/1/2001
• Paige Hughes - Northhampton Community College - 06/5/2004

Men

• Hunter Bernard - Springfield College- 10/23/2000

Skicross

• Jack Mitchell - Mission Ridge Ski Education Foundation - 03/3/2003

Find the World University Games schedule HERE.

Stifel U.S. Alpine Team athlete Ben Ritchie secured a 26th place in the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup slalom in Adelboden on Sunday. Ritchie started 42nd and was able to squeeze his way into a second run, a feat considering the deterioration of the course at his bib number.

“It’s a little bittersweet, first run was really tough with the conditions, it was warm and big ruts so I was happy to get a second run,” said Ritchie. “I was happy with my skiing second run just a dumb mistake towards the end, but still happy to get some points.”

Former U.S. Ski Team member and now Greek athlete, AJ Ginnis, had a solid day landing in 20th place, moving up from bib 48. The day’s winners included a one-two podium by the young Norwegians Lucas Braathen in first, and Atle Lie McGrath in second. Germany’s Linus Strasser took third place.

The Swiss crowds again showed up by the thousands to pack the finish stadium and cheer on their favorite racers. The weather did not bring much sunshine, but instead a bit of rain. Regardless the atmosphere was indescribable.

Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team athletes Luke Winters and Jett Seymour also raced, Winters did not finish first run and Seymour landed in 56th first run after hiking.  

“I think the whole U.S. slalom team is skiing really great," said Ritchie. "A little bit of bad luck this season but we had one good result by Luke and there are more coming."

The slalom team will have another chance at slalom in Wengen, Switzerland on Jan. 15th.

RESULTS
Men's slalom

Stifel U.S. Alpine Team athlete Mikaela Shiffrin made history, winning her 82nd career Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in the Kranjska Gora giant slalom and tying Lindsey Vonn’s record of 82 World Cup victories, the most World Cup wins by a woman alpine ski racer.

The race conditions were unpredictable in Kranjska Gora, but Shiffrin powered through the sugary snow and flat light to win first run. She built on her lead in second run to win by .77 seconds—a massive margin in alpine ski racing. When she crossed the finish line and saw her result, she let out an uncharacteristic celebratory yell and sat on her skis to let it soak in. 

“I really wanted to ski it well and I did,” said Shiffrin. “I can’t believe it. It was a fight.”

Rounding out the podium for the Kranjska Gora Golden Fox Trophy race, Federica Brignone of Italy was second and Lara Gut-Behrami was third.

Shiffrin’s result ties her with the legendary Lindsey Vonn, who collected 82 wins over her storied career, making the two best women alpine skiers in history from the United States and part of the Stifel U.S. Alpine Team. Together these women have inspired generations of skiers and generations to come. 

"I was so nervous on the second run because I said I did not care about the number, but I was more nervous than I have ever been," said Shiffrin. "I am trying not to think about the records or change my goals but its 82 victories it's a bit indescribable." 

Shiffrin’s victories have spanned the last decade and she hasn’t let up in 2022-23. This is her eighth victory of the season in the women’s World Cup: two slaloms in Levi, a super-G in St. Moritz, two giant slaloms in Semmering, a slalom in Semmering, a slalom in Zagreb and today’s giant slalom in Kranjska Gora. Her win rate is an extraordinary 35%, which means that when she steps into the start gate, she is likely to win over one-third of all races.

Shiffrin also claimed her 51st World Cup slalom win just over a week ago, more than any other alpine skier in a specific event. Only Ingemar Stenmark (81 in men’s slalom & 72 in men’s giant slalom) has as many podium finishes in a specific event as Shiffrin in the women’s slalom (71).

Now Shiffrin will look to the next women’s event in Flachau, Austria, a night slalom, for her 83rd win, and a chance to make history as the best woman alpine skier in history. 

Paula Moltzan also had a banner day, grabbing the top 10 and tying her second-best giant slalom result in ninth place. Nina O’Brien also made the flip and scored her second World Cup points since her injury at the 2022 Olympic Games. 

"I think today was a good step forward of me," said O'Brien. "It is a relief and gives me some confidence, it has been a challenging month or two for me but everyone has been reaching out and has been so supportive." 

Ava Sunshine, Stella Johansson and Katie Hensien did not qualify for second run, but cheered for their Stifel U.S. Alpine Team teammates at the finish.

RESULTS
Women’s giant slalom

Stifel U.S. Alpine Team athletes Mikaela Shiffrin and Paula Moltzan finished sixth and 19th on the first day of the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup giant slalom series in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia.

The women’s first run was stacked, with mere tenths of a second separating first from 10th, making for a competitive second run. After the first run, Shiffrin clocked in fifth and Moltzan 14th. 

"The course held up great; the snow is probably some of the best we have seen this year,” said Moltzan. “My first run felt better than the second run, but the good thing is there is another day tomorrow.”

Canadian skier Valerie Grenier secured her first-ever World Cup podium and victory with Italian skier Marta Bassino in second, and Petra Vlhova in third. 

“I think it was a very exciting race with the top ladies," said Shiffrin. "They skied very well and it was fun to watch."

Shiffrin is currently at 81 World Cup wins, just one shy of the 82-win women's record held by American skier Lindsey Vonn. Shiffrin plans to remain focused on her skiing as the record looms. 

“It was a great race and I will look at my video to see where I lost time, so we will see if I can pick it up tomorrow,” said Shiffrin. “I was not thinking about the record today. Every race I ski now I have the chance to equalize Lindsey’s record, but I will just focus on my skiing.”

Ava Sunshine, Katie Hensien and Stella Johansson finished the first run but did not qualify for a second run. Nina O’Brien was ripping through the track of the first run but unfortunately did not finish.

Shiffrin and the rest of the Stifel U.S. Alpine Team crew have a chance in another giant slalom race Sunday.

The Stifel U.S. Alpine Team men’s giant slalom crew raced on the Adelboden track in Switzerland today, Jan. 7. A highlight of the afternoon was the thousands of fans in attendance. The cheering was loud and the atmosphere was electric on the warm and sunny Switzerland afternoon.

River Radamus led the team and finished in 22nd place with Tommy Ford close behind in 27th. Both racers had trouble on the first and second runs, but remain in high spirits as they look to the next giant slaloms later this month.

Marco Odermatt of Switzerland had a big win in front of the home crowd. Henrik Kristoffersen of Norway took second and Swiss skier Loic Meillard was third.

Brian McLaughlin and Patrick Kenney both raced, but McLaughlin did not finish and Kenney did not qualify for a second run.

The Adelboden track turns to slalom on Sunday.

RESULTS
Women's slalom
Men's giant slalom

HOW TO WATCH

Sunday, Jan 8, 2023

3:30 a.m. FIS Alpine World Cup, women's giant slalom, first run, Kranjska Gora, Slovenia streaming on skiandsnowboard.live

4:30 a.m. FIS Alpine World Cup, men's slalom, first run, Adelboden, Switzerland, streaming on skiandsnowboard.live

7:30 a.m. FIS Alpine World Cup, men's slalom, second run, Adelboden, Switzerland, streaming on  skiandsnowboard.live

6:30 a.m. FIS Alpine World Cup, women's giant slalom, second run, Kranjska Gora, Slovenia streaming on  skiandsnowboard.live

Luke Winters secured an 11th place finish in the Garmisch, Germany Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup night slalom on Wednesday, the best Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team result in men’s slalom this season. It was a well-fought result in extremely difficult conditions.

“It feels good to get one in there and to have a second run,” said Winters on his successful day. “I knew I had to take advantage of the second run start position, and I thought I did what I could. I felt pretty good about my run crossing the finish line.”

During first run, the conditions showed through the athletes' times. The later the racer went, the worse the snow got with ruts and dishes from the spring-like conditions, but Winters tried his best to take advantage.

“With the conditions, your start number helped a lot, and it was tough, but I do enjoy these days. I grew up on this snow and it's kind of nice to have the struggle because then you also see the top guys struggle as well,” said Winters, who hails from Mt. Hood, Oregon. 

The top three finishers for the race included Norwegian skier Henrik Kristoffersen in first, Manuel Feller of Austria in second and Clement Noel of France in third.

Stifel U.S. Alpine Team athletes Ben Ritchie did not finish first run, and Jett Seymour fought his way through the difficult conditions to land in 53rd position.

The Stifel U.S. Alpine Team men will now look to Adelboden for a men’s giant slalom and slalom series January 7-8.

RESULTS
Men's slalom results