PARK CITY, Utah (June 4, 2024) – The International Federation of Skiing & Snowboarding (FIS) has officially confirmed 11 FIS World Cups in the United States for the 2024-25 season, headlined by the first ever back-to-back men’s and women’s FIS Alpine World Cup speed races on the historic Birds of Prey track at Beaver Creek and the FIS Alpine World Cup Finals at Sun Valley Resort.

In addition to the men’s Birds of Prey that has been hosted by Beaver Creek since 1997, the women will have the chance to race the renowned speed track in December the weekend after the men at the women’s Stifel Birds of Prey presented by United Airlines. It will be the first time the women have raced on the iconic Birds of Prey course. The race will mark the first time many of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team women will race a World Cup on home snow, including top speed athletes Lauren Macuga and Bella Wright. The resort is also poised to welcome back the winningest alpine skier of all time Mikaela Shiffrin as she chases her 100th World Cup win just a few miles from her home in the Vail Valley. 

“I love racing in the States—racing at Killington has been so important for our sport, and now the women get to have several stops in North America,” said Olympic champion and 97-time World Cup winner Mikaela Shiffrin. “I have a lot of great memories skiing in Beaver Creek, particularly from World Champs in 2015. It’s an iconic World Cup speed track with a best in the world course crew – the Talon Crew – and the surface is always incredible. It’s so great we’ll be closing the season at Sun Valley with Stifel Sun Valley Finals too. I can’t emphasize enough the importance of the next generation of skiers seeing and experiencing the World Cup in our country. It is so impactful and essential for the growth of our sport here at home.”

The men will race at Beaver Creek the weekend prior, kicking off their speed season with the annual Stifel Birds of Prey presented by United Airlines, racing super-G, downhill and giant slalom. The giant slalom race is back in Beaver Creek for the first time since Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Tommy Ford found his first World Cup victory on the track in 2019. The races will highlight local favorite River Radamus, top downhill skier Bryce Bennett and Olympic silver medalist Ryan Cochran-Siegle.

“The opportunity for women to race speed on the historic Birds of Prey course in Beaver Creek is thrilling!” said Olympic gold medalist and most successful U.S. downhiller in history Lindsey Vonn. “I love that the women will be racing on the same track as the men, and I can’t wait to cheer them on in a place that is very special to me.”  

The alpine World Cup Finals are also returning to the U.S. for the first time since 2017 with Idaho’s Sun Valley Resort hosting the Stifel Sun Valley Finals. The event invites the top 25 athletes from each alpine discipline, likely including Swiss phenoms Marco Odermatt and Lara Gut-Behrami, Italian force Sofia Goggia, Brazil’s Lucas Braathen, and many Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes.

“Bringing the World Cup Finals back to the U.S. and to a storied resort like Sun Valley is exciting for the U.S. fan base,” said six-time Olympic medalist Bode Miller. “As someone who grew up with World Cup races nearby, having U.S. Ski & Snowboard continue to host events like this and raise the level of competition regularly is crucial for the continuation of our sport and inspiring the next generation of skiers. I can’t wait to watch.”

“Finally a World Cup Finals on home soil!” said two-time World Cup winner Bryce Bennett. “I’m excited to have the Finals in Sun Valley Idaho this season! It couldn’t be in a better location with a community that values and supports World Cup skiing with the same enthusiasm as the Europeans.”

The 2024-25 U.S. FIS World Cup circuit will again begin on the east coast in Vermont with the alpine women racing giant slalom and slalom at the Stifel Killington Cup. 40,000-plus fans are expected to cheer on the Stifel U.S. Ski Team women, including six-time Stifel Killington Cup champion and winningest skier of all time Shiffrin, and tech podium stars AJ Hurt and Paula Moltzan. 

In addition to the four alpine events, the United States will have three freestyle World Cups. An aerials World Cup heads to the historic 1980 Olympic site of Lake Placid Jan. 18-19 for the first time since 2019. New Hampshire’s Waterville Valley Resort, known as the birthplace of freestyle skiing, will host a moguls and dual moguls World Cup Jan. 25-26. This comes after the mountain’s successful first freestyle World Cup last season. Competition continues with the fan favorite Intermountain Health Freestyle International at Deer Valley Feb. 6-8 with moguls, aerials and dual moguls World Cups. This event is a staple on the freestyle schedule and draws an enormous crowd year after year. Both events will be headlined by the strong women’s Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team, who regularly finished on the podium throughout the 2023-24 season.

The FIS Ski Jumping World Cup circuit will head to Lake Placid for the third time since 1990, Feb. 8-9. For the first time, the event will feature both men and women for mixed team and individual jumps. The women’s event will be an addition to last season’s calendar. Top U.S. athletes to watch include Erik Belshaw and Josie Johnson, both silver medalists at the 2024 Junior World Championships. 

Additionally, there will be three freeski and snowboard World Cups in the U.S. this season, with locations to be confirmed. 

“We are thrilled to have a robust domestic World Cup calendar once again,” said U.S. Ski & Snowboard President and CEO Sophie Goldschmidt. “To have 11 events on home snow spanning across the country, is a testament to the growth of our sports and the fanbase following our athletes. Plus, the addition of two alpine events, including a two-weekend Birds of Prey with both men’s and women’s races and the Stifel World Finals in Sun Valley, showcases the significant value in bringing the world’s best to the U.S.” 

“As a proud supporter of the skiing community, we are thrilled to partner with U.S. Ski & Snowboard to bring more World Cup events to the United States,” said Ron Kruszewski, chairman and CEO of Stifel Financial, the title sponsor of all four alpine events this coming season. “These events not only showcase the incredible talent of athletes from around the globe but also provide an opportunity for American fans to experience the excitement of world class competition on home soil. We are committed to fostering the growth of winter sports in the U.S. and are honored to play a role in making that happen.”

2024-25 U.S. WORLD CUP SCHEDULE

ALPINE
Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2024: Stifel Killington Cup, Killington, Vermont; women’s slalom/giant slalom
Dec. 6-8, 2024: Stifel Birds of Prey presented by United Airlines, Beaver Creek, Colorado; men’s super-G/downhill/giant slalom
Dec. 14-15, 2024: Stifel Birds of Prey presented by United Airlines, Beaver Creek, Colorado; women’s super-G/downhill
March 22-27, 2025: Stifel Sun Valley Finals, Sun Valley, Idaho; men’s and women’s downhill/super-G/giant slalom/slalom

FREESTYLE
Jan. 18-19, 2025: FIS Freestyle World Cup, Lake Placid, New York; aerials
Jan. 25-26, 2025: Waterville Freestyle Cup, Waterville Valley, New Hampshire; moguls/dual moguls
Feb. 6-8, 2025: Intermountain Health Freestyle International, Deer Valley, Utah; moguls/aerials/dual moguls 

FREESKI AND SNOWBOARD 
Dec. 14, 2024: Toyota U.S. Grand Prix, TBC; halfpipe
Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2025: Visa Big Air presented by Toyota, TBC; big air
Feb. 2-5, 2025: Toyota U.S. Grand Prix, TBC; slopestyle/halfpipe 

SKI JUMPING
Feb. 7-9, 2025: FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, Lake Placid, New York; individual large hill HS 128/super team large hill HS 128. 

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee announced their full support for Dexter Paine in his candidacy for the International Ski & Snowboard Federation (FIS) Council. 

As a visionary leader with a deep commitment to skiing and snowboarding and its athletes, Paine has been involved in governance at both the national and international levels for decades. He served as a member of the FIS Council Executive Committee from 2014-22 and has acted as an ex-officio honorary member from 2022 to the present. Throughout his time with FIS, Paine focused on transparency, communication and inclusivity, including championing for female representation on the Council, longer terms for athlete representatives and the inclusivity of Paralympic sports. 

Paine currently serves as a member of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee Board of Directors (2021-present), is on the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Foundation Board (2002-24) and is actively involved in the Salt Lake City 2034 Olympic Winter Games bid. Previously, Paine was Chairman of the Board of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Board of Directors (2006-19) and was on U.S. Biathlon’s Board of Directors (2020-24). He has extensive experience in event delivery as an Executive Committee member of the 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Vail/Beaver Creek, Colorado and the 2019 Freestyle, Freeski & Snowboard World Championships in Park City, Utah. 

Paine is the chairman at Paine Schwartz Partners and has more than 25 years of investment experience and 35 years in the private equity industry. In addition to his professional achievements, Paine is widely respected for his integrity, vision and dedication to the sport. His collaborative approach and strategic mindset have positioned him as a trusted leader within the skiing and snowboarding community.

The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Board of Directors firmly believes that Paine’s extensive experience and unwavering passion make him the ideal person to represent the interests of athletes and federations worldwide, unanimously putting forward his candidacy. 

"Dexter Paine's dedication to the advancement of skiing and snowboarding is unparalleled,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President & CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “His leadership has consistently propelled our sports forward, and we know he will bring that same level of commitment and expertise to the FIS Council. We are proud to endorse Dexter and are confident in his ability to advocate effectively for the interests of athletes and federations around the world."

Gene Sykes, Chairman of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, also voiced his support. "As an organization committed to supporting American athletes on the global stage, we recognize the importance of strong leadership within international federations,” said Sykes.
“Dexter’s proven track record of leadership and advocacy aligns perfectly with the values of the Olympic movement. We fully endorse Dexter's candidacy for the FIS Council and believe he will be an outstanding representative for skiing and snowboarding on the international level."

Olympic champion Kikkan Randall, who has served on the IOC Board, USOPC Board and FIS Council, echoed the sentiments: “Dexter has been an incredible leader and advocate for skiing and snowboarding across all levels. He understands the complex needs of all stakeholders and has always championed the athletes' voices in the process. He brings a wealth of experience, tremendous passion and dedication to making sport fair, safe and positioned for growth. Dexter is well respected across the sports universe and has been an excellent collaborator between organizations. I am proud to endorse Dexter’s candidacy.”

The election for the FIS Council takes place at FIS Congress on June 5, 2024. 

Erik Belshaw took home the silver medal in the 2024 FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships individual HS102, becoming the first ever U.S. male ski jumper to medal at the Junior World Champs. 

In the first round, Belshaw jumped to 94.5 meters for 121.5 points, putting him fourth overall going into the final round. Belshaw was then able to best his first jump, soaring to 104.5 meters for 144.4 points, carding the longest jump of the day in the field of competition and earning a second place finish.

“Earlier this year, the staff and I sat down and made a goal to win a medal at Junior Worlds. We knew it was ambitious, but we also knew we had the athletes to do make it happen,” said Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Sport Director Anders Johnson. “Today, Erik did something that has never been done in men’s ski jumping in the United States, which was winning a medal at Junior World Championships. I couldn’t be more proud and excited for Erik and the entire team.”

Jason Colby finished 23rd overall, going 92.0 and 93.0 meters for 233.6 points. Maxim Glyvka finished 56th overall, after tallying a 78.5 meter jump for 83.3 points. Tate Frantz was disqualified in the first round of competition.

RESULTS
Individual HS102

Park City, Utah (January 22, 2024) - U.S. Ski & Snowboard officially announced the 17 athletes competing in ski jumping and nordic combined at the 2024 FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships in Planica, Slovenia, Feb. 6-11, 2024, the site of the 2023 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. 

The ski jumping team is highlighted by Erik Belshaw, Tate Frantz and Josie Johnson, who are all a part of the U.S. Ski Jumping Team. Belshaw’s career-best finish at the FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships came in 2023 in Whistler, Canada, where he placed 11th overall in the Individual HS104. Johnson recently took home a medal in the 2024 Youth Olympic Games, showing that she’s one of the strongest young ski jumpers in the world. All three compete regularly on the World Cup. 

On the nordic combined side, the Junior World Championships roster is highlighted by U.S. Nordic Combined Team athletes Alexa Brabec and Caleb Zuckerman. This will be the fifth Junior Worlds for Brabec, with her highest finish coming in Zakopane, Poland in 2022, finishing 12th overall in the HS105/5km event. It will Zuckerman’s third Junior Worlds. 

“I’m very excited to announce this year’s Junior World Championship team for ski jumping and nordic combined. On the ski jumping side, we have a very strong team led by Tate and Erik. Both athletes have strong medal potential and we’re excited to see them compete,” said U.S. Ski & Snowboard Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Sport Director Anders Johnson. “On the nordic combined side, we have a young team, most of which have never competed internationally, so it's very much about gaining valuable competition experience.”

"Our junior athletes love to compete and there isn't a bigger stage than Junior World Championships in Planica," said Adam Provost, CEO of USA Nordic. "We have high expectations going into this week and our athletes are ready to go. I'm excited and proud of our teams; they have earned the right to represent the United States and go against the best in the world. It should be a fun week to watch." 

2024 SKI JUMPING FIS NORDIC JUNIOR WORLD SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM

(Name, hometown, ski club, birthdate, past Junior World Championship teams)

*Denotes first Junior World Championships team 

Women

●  Estella Hassrick (Madison, WI; Blackhawk Ski Club; 5/21/2006; 2023)

●  Josie Johnson (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; 10/3/2006; 2022, 2023)

● Sandra Sproch (Chicago, IL; Norge Ski Club; 11/9/2007; 2023)

Men

●  Erik Belshaw (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 8/23/2004; 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

●  Jason Colby (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 5/21/2006; 2023)

●  Maxim Glyvka (Fox River Grove, IL; Norge Ski Club; 3/26/2006; 2022, 2023)

●  Sawyer Graves* (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 9/30/2008)

●  Tate Frantz (Lake Placid, NY; New York Ski Educational Foundation; 3/28/2005; 2022, 2023) 

2024 NORDIC COMBINED FIS NORDIC JUNIOR WORLD SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM

(Name, hometown, ski club, birthdate, past Junior World Championship teams)

*Denotes first Junior World Championships team

Women

●  Alexa Brabec (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 10/8/2004; 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

●  Ella Wilson* (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 3/4/2008)

●  Haley Brabec* (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 6/6/2007)

●  Kai McKinnon* (Lake Placid, N.Y.; New York Ski Educational Foundation; 5/6/2008)

Men

●  Arthur Tirone* (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 2/8/2008)

●  Augie Roepke* (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; 5/9/2008)

●  Caleb Zuckerman (Norwich, VT; Ford Sayre Ski Club; 11/1/2005; 2022, 2023)

●  Ian Carmack* (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; 10/29/2008)

●  Skyler Amy (Anchorage, AK; Alaska Winter Stars/Team AK Ski Jumping; 11/19/2005; 2023)

2024 FIS NORDIC JUNIOR WORLD SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE

Tuesday, Feb. 6th

● Men’s Nordic Combined HS102/10km PCR

●  Women’s Nordic Combined HS102/5km PCR

Wednesday, Feb. 7th

●  Women’s Ski Jumping Individual HS102

●  Nordic Combined Mixed Team HS102/4x5km

Thursday, Feb. 8th

●  Men’s Ski Jumping Individual HS102

Friday, Feb. 9th

● Women’s Ski Jumping Team HS102

● Men’s Nordic Combined HS102/10km

● Women’s Nordic Combined HS102/5km

Saturday, Feb. 10th

●  Men’s Ski Jumping Team HS102

●  Women’s Nordic Combined Team Sprint HS102/2x4.5km

Sunday, Feb. 11th

●  Ski Jumping Mixed Team HS102

●  Men’s Nordic Combined Team Sprint HS102/2x7.5km
 

Josie Johnson finished second overall in the HS109 event at the Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon, South Korea, taking home a silver medal for the United States.

In the first round, Johnson put together a 100.0 meter jump for 99.2 points, and followed up with a 107.0 meter jump for 108.0 points in the second (207.2 total points). Johnson competes for the U.S. Ski Jumping Team and hails from Park City, Utah, the host of the 2002 Olympic Games and a hopeful future host of the Olympics. 

“What Josie just did was incredible, and shows just how bright the future is for ski jumping in the United States,” said U.S. Ski & Snowboard's Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Sport Director Anders Johnson. “Those were the best two jumps she’s had all season, and to do it in an Olympic event is simply amazing. I couldn’t be more proud of Josie and the entire team.”

Also competing for Team USA was Estella Hassrick of Madison, Wisconsin and the U.S. Ski Jumping Team, who finished 16th. On the men's side, Jason Colby was 17th and Sawyer Graves 32nd. 

RESULTS
Women's ski jumping
Men's ski jumping