Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team rider and Olympian Sean FitzSimons competed in the first World Cup of the season, a big air event in Chur, Switzerland. The event featured the world’s best snowboarders, showcasing their air awareness on Switzerland’s largest freestyle ramp. 

In qualifications, FitzSimons landed a frontside triple cork 1440, securing a spot in the finals. During the nighttime finals, FitzSimons went big with three runs: front triple 1440 weddle, back 1620 weddle and back triple 1440 weddle, respectively. 

FitzSimons finished fifth overall, trailing behind a full Japan podium sweep, with Hiroto Ogiwara in first, Kira Kimura in second and Takeru Otsuka in third.

FitzSimons has an impressive track record, having competed in both slopestyle and big air in the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, as well as taking home first at the Laax 2022 World Cup in slopestyle. 

Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team athletes Jake Canter, Brooklyn DePriest and Fynn Bullock-Womble, who landed a new trick, cab 1440, also competed in qualifications, but did not qualify for finals. Next up, the Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team will travel to Beijing, China for the next contest of the 2023-24 season. 

RESULTS
Men’s Big Air 

Stifel U.S. Freeski Team athlete and 2023 world champion Troy Podmilsak made an impression at the first World Cup of the season. The Big Air Chur World Cup event in Switzerland kicked off qualifiers a day earlier than scheduled due to heavy winds and rain in the forecast, and Podmilsak capitalized on the opportunity and went out big. Executing a triple 18 mute placed him in second in his heat and guaranteed a spot in the finals. Unfortunately, the extreme weather conditions led to the cancellation of finals, with the results from Thursday, Oct. 19, qualifications standing as the final results.

Podmilsak finished in fourth place overall, trailing behind Dylan Deschamps of Canada in first, Daniel Basher of Austria in second and Birk Ruud of Norway in third.

"I'm happy to have shown up and landed the trick I wanted to do yesterday. I was looking forward to stepping it up today for finals but you can’t beat the weather," said Stifel U.S. Freeski Team athlete Troy Podmilsak. "Big thanks to the organizers for making the jump awesome in the difficult conditions. Looking forward to coming back next season!"

Podmilsak, often referred to as TPod, is no stranger to pushing the boundaries in freeskiing. Despite being only 19 years old, he clinched a gold at his first World Championships in big air and took home third place at this event last season. 

Notably, Podmilsak was the only U.S. skier to compete in the Big Air Chur event. Next up, the Stifel U.S. Freeski Team will travel to Stubai, Austria for the next contest of the 2023-24 season. 

RESULTS

Men’s Big Air

The Masters extends our condolences to Patrick's family and friends. It was just a few months ago that Patrick was on the scoreboard supporting and cheering us all on at the Summer Fun Nationals. He will be missed!

A Message from the Stratton Streich family:

It is with heavy hearts, on behalf of the Stratton Streich family, to let you know that our beloved Patrick “Quigs” passed away yesterday as a result of a windsurfing accident on the Columbia River.

Pat has been a member of our family for over 25 years. He was loved by us and will be greatly missed.

He was a friend to all and a real grandfather to our son Andy.

RIP Patrick We will always love and miss you.

Thanks to all for your words of support. Our hearts go out to all who are feeling the loss as we are. He had so many friends because he was a good friend. Hugs to all

The opening Audi FIS Ski World Cup kicks off Oct. 28-29 in Sölden, Austria. Fans will be able to watch the men’s and women’s giant slalom action unfold live on Peacock as well as on demand after the event. Tune in to watch Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team athlete and winningest skier of all-time Mikaela Shiffrin, as well as world champions Paula Moltzan, Tommy Ford and River Radamus as they take on the Austrian glacier.  Peacock's coverage will feature commentary by Olympic gold medalist and Stifel U.S. Ski Team alumna Picabo Street as well as Steve Schlanger for the event. 

Follow this link to access the live stream of the races. 

HOW TO WATCH

Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023
4:00 a.m. FIS Alpine World Cup, women's giant slalom, run 1, Sölden, Austria, streaming on Peacock
7:00 a.m. FIS Alpine World Cup, women's giant slalom, run 2, Sölden, Austria, streaming on Peacock

Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023
5:00 a.m. FIS Alpine World Cup, Men's giant slalom, run 1, Sölden, Austria, streaming on Peacock
8:00 a.m. FIS Alpine World Cup, Men's giant slalom, run 2, Sölden, Austria, streaming on Peacock

**An additional How to Watch article is forthcoming for all U.S. Ski & Snowboard sports and events.

Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Cross Team legend and two-time Olympic champion Lindsey Jacobellis released her new book “Unforgiving: Lessons from the Fall” on Tuesday.

In an interview with the Today Show, Jacobellis says the title reflects “how the media treated me but more importantly how I treated myself” following a fall at the 2006 Olympics in Torino that cost her the gold medal.

The book details her personal journey of acceptance and growth to solidify her title of the most decorated snowboard cross athlete in history.

“Unforgiving: Lessons from the Fall” is now available for purchase on Amazon and through HarperCollinsPublishers.

PARK CITY, Utah (Oct. 16, 2023) - U.S. Ski & Snowboard officially announced the 12 athletes who have accepted their nomination to the 2023-24 U.S. Para Alpine Ski Team across all classifications and disciplines. 

The team is highlighted by multi-time Paralympic medalists Laurie Stephens and Andrew Kurka, alongside seasoned athletes such as Andrew Haraghey and Jesse Keefe.

The 2023-24 FIS Para Alpine Ski World Cup season begins in St. Moritz, Switzerland, in December with a set of downhill races and the team will spend the majority of their season in Europe. Beyond World Cup races, the team will be back stateside for the Winter Park Open in January, the Huntsman Cup in February and National Championships in early April. 

“I am confident that the team will be bringing home some great results this season,” said Erik Leirfallom, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Para Sport Director. “This team had a productive off-season with a month-long camp in Chile and two strength testing sessions in Colorado Springs, so I’m excited to see their hard work pay off.” 

You can find the finalized FIS World Cup schedule here.

2023-24 U.S. Para Alpine Ski Team

(Hometown; Club; College/University; Birthdate)

A Team

Women

• Laurie Stephens (Wenham, MA; University of New Hampshire; 3/5/1984)

Men

• Andrew Haraghey (Enfield, CT; National Ability Center; Westminster University; 12/16/1995)
• Andrew Kurka (Palmer, AK; Alyeska Ski Club; Purdue University; 1/27/1992)
• Jesse Keefe (Sun Valley, ID; Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; University of Colorado Colorado Springs; 3/26/2004)
• Spencer Wood (Pittsfield, VT; National Sports Center for the Disabled; University of Colorado Boulder; 1/17/1997)

B Team

Women

• Allie Johnson (Chicago, IL; National Sports Center for the Disabled; Colorado State University; 12/23/1994)
• Saylor O’Brien (Woodland, UT; National Ability Center; 4/28/2003)
• Audrey Crowley (Vail, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 3/1/2007)

Men

• Matthew Brewer (Huntington Beach, CA; National Ability Center; Saddleback Community College; 5/8/1975)
• Connor Hogan (Foxborough, MA; National Sports Center for the Disabled; 6/6/1997)
• Ravi Drugan (Eugene, OR; Oregon Adaptive Sports; 12/19/1989)
• Patrick Halgren (Tolland, CT; National Sports Center for the Disabled; 6/24/1992)

COACHES AND STAFF

• Anouk Patty - Chief of Sport
• Erik Leirfallom - Para Sport Director
• Ryan Pearl - Head Coach, Para Alpine
• Lyndsay Strange - Assistant Coach, Para Alpine
• Sawyer Mattsson, Assistant Coach, Para Alpine
• Brian Neff - Athletic Development Coach, Para Alpine & Para Snowboard
• Ryan Odeja - Para Press Officer

FOLLOW THE U.S. PARA ALPINE SKI TEAM

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ryan.odeja@usskiandsnowboard.org

PARK CITY, Utah (Oct. 12, 2023) - U.S. Ski & Snowboard is thrilled to officially announce the roster of 54 athletes who have accepted their nomination to the Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team in halfpipe, slopestyle/big air and snowboard cross for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Athletes named to the team formally accepted their nominations, which were based on predetermined selection criteria. 

This upcoming season will welcome 14 FIS Snowboard slopestyle, big air and halfpipe World Cups, with the season officially kicking off in Chur, Switzerland Oct. 20-21, 2023. Of the 14 events, three World Cups will be held in the states: the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix and the Visa Big Air presented by Toyota at Copper Mountain Dec. 13-16, 2023 and the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix at Mammoth Mountain Feb. 31-March 3, 2024. For the snowboard cross 2023-24 season, 10 World Cups are scheduled, starting with the Les Deux Alpes World Cup Dec. 1-3, 2023 in France.

The Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team boasts the world's highest number of Olympic gold medalists. Each of the three teams includes a two-time Olympic champion: Chloe Kim in halfpipe, Jamie Anderson in slopestyle and Lindsey Jacobellis in snowboard cross. Additionally, Red Gerard secured an Olympic gold medal in 2018 for slopestyle, and Nick Baumgartner clinched Olympic gold in team snowboard cross in 2022, bringing the total of eight gold medals earned by active national team athletes. Beyond that, Dustry Henricksen secured the FIS overall World Cup title in slopestyle and Jake Vedder had two second-place finishes in snowboard cross World Cups last season. 

“This team has an incredible array of Olympic medalists and experienced veterans, while nurturing some of the most promising talents in the world,” said U.S. Ski & Snowboard Snowboard Sport Director Rick Bower. “Aspiring riders have the privilege of training alongside and learning from our highly decorated Olympic athletes, showcasing their work ethic and raw talent. I am very optimistic about this season and the future of our teams."

HYDRO FLASK U.S. SNOWBOARD TEAM
(hometown; club; USASA series; college/university; birthdate)

HALFPIPE
Pro Team
Women

• Sonora Alba* (San Pedro, CA; Mammoth Mountain Snowboard Team; Unbound Series; 7/16/2006)
• Bea Kim* (Palos Verdes, CA; Mammoth Mountain Snowboard Team; Unbound Series; 1/25/2007)
• Chloe Kim (Torrance, CA; Mammoth Mountain Snowboard Team; Unbound Series; 4/23/2000)
• Maddie Mastro (Wrightwood, CA; Mammoth Mountain Snowboard Team; Unbound Series; 2/22/2000)

Men

• Chase Blackwell* (Longmont, CO; Summer Action Sports Club; Rocky Mountain Series; Colorado Mountain College; 2/27/1999)
• Chase Josey (Hailey, ID; Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; Big Mountain West Series; 3/31/1995)
• Lucas Foster (Telluride, CO; Jim Smith Club; Rocky Mountain Series; 9/17/1999)
• Joey Okesson (Southbury, CT; Okemo Mountain School; Southern Vermont Series; Sacred Heart University; 8/23/2002)

Rookie Team
Women

• Rochelle Weinberg** (Steamboat Springs, CO; Summit Action Sports; Rocky Mountain Series; 4/13/2009)
• Kinsley White** (Santa Clarita, CA; Mammoth Mountain Ski & Snowboard; South Tahoe Series; UCLA; 6/19/2003)

 Men

• Noah Avallone (Montauk, NY; Stratton Mountain School; Southern Vermont Series; 5/16/2007)
• Alessandro Barbieri (Portland, OR; Tahoe Select Snowboard Team; Mt. Hood Series; 10/5/2008)
• Levko Fedorowycz (Topanga, CA; Mammoth Mountain Snowboard Team; Unbound Series; 8/21/2004)
• Kade Martin (Bellyache Ridge, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Rocky Mountain Series; 1/21/2006)
• Sumner Orr (Weston, VT; Okemo Mountain School; Southern Vermont Series; 3/22/2006)
• Elijah Pyle** (Bend, OR; Mt. Bachelor Ski Education Foundation; Central Oregon Series; 12/24/2004)

SLOPESTYLE / BIG AIR
Pro Team
Women

• Jamie Anderson (South Lake Tahoe, CA; South Lake Tahoe Series; 9/13/1990)
• Rebecca Flynn* (Victoria, MN; G Team; Upper Midwest Snow Series; 7/24/2006)
• Hailey Langland (San Clemente, CA; Tahoe Select Snowboard Team; Tahoe Series; 8/2/2000)
• Julia Marino (Westport, CT; Southern Vermont Series; 9/11/1997)
• Courtney Rummel* (West Bend, WI; Wisconsin Advanced Ski & Snowboard Program; Midwest Best Series; 11/12/2003)

Men

• Chris Corning (Avon, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; Rocky Mountain Series; AIMS Community College; 9/7/1999)
• Jake Canter* (Evergreen, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; Aspen Snowmass Series; 7/19/2003)
• Brock Crouch (Mammoth Mountain, CA; Mammoth Mountain Snowboard Team; Unbound Series; 8/22/1999)
• Sean FitzSimons (Hood River, OR; Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation; Central Oregon Series; University of Utah; 9/22/2000)
• Red Gerard (Silverthorne, CO; Rocky Mountain Series; 6/29/2000)
• Judd Henkes (La Jolla, CA; Mammoth Mountain Snowboard Team; Unbound Series; 4/3/2001)
• Dusty Henricksen (Mammoth Lakes, CA; Mammoth Mountain Snowboard Team; Unbound Series; 2/2/2003)
• Luke Winkelmann (Blowing Rock, NC; Kirk’s Camp; Rocky Mountain Series; 12/18/2000)

Rookie Team
Women

• Kaitlyn Adams (Silverthorne, CO; Worldwide Snowboarding; Rocky Mountain Series; 09/16/2005)
• Hahna Norman** (Truckee, CA; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; North Lake Tahoe Series; 10/26/2004)
• Ty Schnorrbusch (Monroe, NJ; Tru Snowboarding; Rocky Mountain Series; 05/15/2002)
• Jade Thurgood (Salt Lake City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; 1/27/2002)

Men

• Fynn Bullock-Womble (Mebane, NC; One Team LLC; Rocky Mountain Series; Full Sail University & Valencia College; 2/3/2005)
• Brooklyn DePriest** (Rocklin, CA; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; North Lake Tahoe Series; Colorado Mountain College; 2/21/2006) 
• Lucas Ferry (Pennington, NJ; American Snowboard Training Center; Southern Vermont Series; 6/16/2004)
• Liam Johnson (Savage, MN; G Team; Upper Midwest Snow Series; 11/26/2004)
• Evan Wrobel** (Bozeman, MT; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Rocky Mountain Series; 12/30/2005) 

SNOWBOARD CROSS
Pro Team
Women

• Acy Craig* (Morrisville, VT; Stratton Mountain School; Big Mountain West Series; 12/3/2002)
• Faye (Gulini) Thelen (Salt Lake City, UT; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Rocky Mountain Series; Westminster University; 3/24/1992)
• Lindsey Jacobellis (Stratton Mountain, VT; Stratton Mountain School; Southern Vermont Series; 8/19/1985)
• Meghan Tierney (Rumson, NJ; International Snowboard Training Center; Rocky Mountain Series; 1/5/1997) 
• Stacy Gaskill (Golden, CO; International Snowboard Training Center; Rocky Mountain Series; University of Colorado Boulder; 5/21/2000)  
• Bri Schnorrbusch* (Monroe Township, NJ; Gould Academy Competition Program; Maine Mountain Series; 1/30/2006)

Men

• Nick Baumgartner (Iron River, MI; Superior Series; 12/17/1981)
• Tyler Hamel* (Bethel, ME; Gould Academy Competition Program; Maine Mountain Series; 7/12/2004)
• Hagen Kearney (Norwood, CO; International Snowboard Training Center; Rocky Mountain Series; 11/6/1991)
• Senna Leith (Vail, CO; International Snowboard Training Center; Rocky Mountain Series; 4/8/1997)  
• Connor Schlegel (Edwards, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Rocky Mountain Series; 3/13/2002)
• Jake Vedder (Pinckney, MI; International Snowboard Training Center; Great Lakes Snow Series; 4/16/1998)
• Cody Winters (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; Rocky Mountain Series; 4/20/2000)

Development
Men

• Nathan Pare** (Bethel, ME; Gould Academy Competition Program; Maine Mountain Series; 2/1/2005)
• Boden Gerry** (Carrabassett Valley, ME; Carrabassett Valley Academy; Maine Mountain Series; 3/9/2006)
• Theodore Mclemore** (Pittsburgh, PA; International Snowboard Training Center; Appalachian Series; 12/30/2002)

*promoted to Pro Team
**newly named to the Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team

Snowboard Coaches and Staff:

• Snowboard Sport Director: Rick Bower
• Pro Team Halfpipe Head Coach: Danny Kass
• Pro Team Slopestyle & Big Air Coach:  Mike Ramirez
• Pro Team Slopestyle & Big Air Coach: Stan Wu
• Snowboard Cross Head Coach: Rob Fagan
• Pro Team Halfpipe Coach: Maddy Schaffrick
• Snowboard Cross Coach: Nathan Park
• Rookie Team Slopestyle & Big Air Coach: Ryan Conway 
• Rookie Team Slopestyle & Big Air Coach: Eric Beauchemin
• Rookie Team Halfpipe Coach: Matt Ladley
• Snowboard Athletic Development Coach: Calvin Chapman 
• Team Manager: Missy Konig 
• Snowboard Press Officer: Libby Arganbright 

Follow the Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team:

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For More Information Contact: 
Libby Arganbright
Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team Press Officer
libby.arganbright@usskiandsnowboard.org

PARK CITY, Utah (Oct. 12, 2023) - U.S. Ski & Snowboard is thrilled to announce the roster of 39 athletes who have accepted their nomination to the Stifel U.S. Freeski Team in both halfpipe and slopestyle/big air for the upcoming 2023-24 season. These nominations have been based on predetermined selection criteria. 

The freeski roster features a dynamic mix of veterans who've proudly represented the United States on the global stage and promising newcomers. Notable halfpipe athletes include two-time Olympic champion David Wise, 2022 Crystal Globe winner Birk Irving and 2023 World Champion Hanna Faulhaber. The slopestyle team boasts talents like 2022 Olympic champion Alex Hall, 2022 Olympic silver medalist Colby Stevenson, 2023 X Games gold medalist Mac Forehand, three-time Olympian Maggie Voisin, and 2022-23 U.S. national champion Grace Henderson. Halfpipe athletes Svea Irving and Tristan Feinberg have been promoted to the pro team, with Irving securing an X Games bronze medal and national champion award, while Feinberg showcases his unique style. The slopestyle pro team welcomes Troy Podmilsak, the 2023 world champion in big air. 

The 2023-24 World Cup calendar is packed with anticipation, featuring a total of 13 FIS Freeski World Cup competitions, including four halfpipe, five slopestyle and four big air contests, with the season officially kicking off in Chur, Switzerland Oct. 20-21, 2023. Three World Cups will be held in the states: the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix and the Visa Big Air presented by Toyota at Copper Mountain Dec. 13-16, 2023 and the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix at Mammoth Mountain Feb. 31-March 3, 2024. 

“We’re excited to kick off the 2023-24 season!” said U.S. Ski & Snowboard Freeski Sport Director Skogen Sprang. “We have a great roster of athletes on the halfpipe and slopestyle/big air teams and are looking forward to a great year of pushing the sport of freeskiing. With some new blood as well as finely tuned veteran athletes supporting and motivating each other, the possibilities are limitless, and we can’t wait to see what this group can accomplish this winter.”  

STIFEL U.S. FREESKI TEAM
(hometown; club; USASA series; college/university; birthdate)

HALFPIPE
Pro Team
Women

• Hanna Faulhaber (Carbondale, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; Rocky Mountain Series; Colorado Mountain College; 9/04/2004)
• Svea Irving* (Winter Park, CO; Winter Park Freeski Team; Rocky Mountain Series; University of Colorado Boulder; 2/27/2002)

Men

• Aaron Blunck (Crested Butte, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Rocky Mountain Series; 4/12/1996)
• Lyman Currier (Boulder, CO; Winter Park Freeski Team; Rocky Mountain Series; 8/28/1994)
• Tristan Feinberg* (Aspen, CO; Rocky Mountain Series; 4/23/2003)
• Alex Ferreira (Aspen, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; Aspen/Snowmass Series; 8/14/1994) 
• Hunter Hess (Bend, OR; Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation; Central Oregon Series; 10/01/1998)
• Birk Irving (Winter Park, CO; Winter Park Freeride Team; Rocky Mountain Series; 7/26/1999) 
• Cassidy Jarell (Aspen, CO; Rocky Mountain Series; 8/31/1999)
• Dylan Ladd (Lakewood, CO; Winter Park Freeski Team; Rocky Mountain Series; University of Colorado Boulder; 8/29/2001) 
• David Wise (Reno, NV; 6/30/1990)

Rookie Team
Women

• Kate Gray (Crowley Lake, CA; Mammoth Mountain Freeski Team; Unbound Series, 06/29/2006)
• Riley Jacobs (Oak Creek, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; Rocky Mountain Series; Colorado Mountain College; 8/14/2003)

Men   

• Ben Fethke (Boise, ID; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; 04/14/2006)
• Nick Geiser** (Carbondale, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; Aspen/Snowmass Series; Colorado Mountain College; 10/4/2004)
• Connor Ladd (Lakewood, CO; Winter Park Freeski Team; Rocky Mountain Series; University of Colorado Boulder; 9/26/2003)
• Matt Labaugh (Avon, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Rocky Mountain Series; Colorado Mountain College; 01/05/2004)
• Eugene (Kai) Morris (Aspen, CO; Pro Team Foundation; Rocky Mountain Series; 3/22/2004) 

SLOPESTYLE/BIG AIR
Pro Team
Women

• Caroline Claire (Manchester Center, VT; Stratton Mountain School; Southern Vermont Series; University of Utah; 2/2/2000)
• Rell Harwood (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; University of Utah; 6/1/2001)
• Marin Hamill (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; University of Utah; 4/5/2001)
• Grace Henderson (Madbury, NH; Waterville Valley BBTS; New Hampshire Series; University of Utah; 4/28/2001)
• Maggie Voisin (Whitefish, MT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; 12/14/1998)

Men

• Mac Forehand (Winhall, VT; Stratton Mountain School; Southern Vermont Series; 8/4/2001)
• Nick Goepper (Lawrenceburg, IN; Cork Technologies and Consulting; Rocky Mountain Series; 3/14/1994)
• Alex Hall (Salt Lake City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; University of Utah; 9/21/1998)
• Hunter Henderson (Madbury, NH; Waterville Valley BBTS; New Hampshire Series; University of Utah; 12/28/2002)
• Cody LaPlante (Truckee, CA; Olympic Valley Freestyle and Freeride Team; North Tahoe Series; 2/15/2002)
• Troy Podmilsak* (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; 8/23/2004)
• Konnor Ralph* (Helena, MT; Wy’East Mountain Academy; Mt. Hood Series; University of Utah; 1/27/2003)
• Colby Stevenson (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; University of Utah; 10/3/1997) 

Rookie Team 
Women

• Bella Bacon (Ellicottville, NY; Agenda Freeski; Western New York Series; 1/29/2004)
• Ellie DeRosier** (Bend, OR; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; 10/24/2006) 
• Kate Gray** (Crowley Lake, CA; Mammoth Freeski Team; Unbound Series, 06/29/2006)
• Jay Riccomini (he/him) (Port Matilda, PA; Team Summit Colorado; Rocky Mountain Series; 3/12/2004) 

Men

• Tanner Blakely** (Coeur d’Alene, ID; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Mount Hood Series; 5/24/2003) 
• Charlie Gnoza (South Londonderry, VT; Stratton Mountain School; Southern Vermont Series; 8/2/2003) 
• James Kanzler** (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; University of Utah; 10/15/2003) 
• Henry Townshend** (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; 2/16/2006) 
• Walker Woodring** (Sun Valley, ID; Rocky Mountain Series; 3/13/2010) 

*promoted to Pro Team
**newly named to the Stifel U.S. Freeski Team

Freeski Coaches and Staff: 

• Freeski Sport Director: Skogen Sprang
• Pro Team Halfpipe Head Coach: Mike Riddle 
• Pro Team Slopestyle & Big Air Head Coach: Dave Euler 
• Pro Team Halfpipe Coach: Matt Margetts 
• Pro Team Slopestyle & Big Air Coach: Ryan Wyble
• Rookie Team Halfpipe Coach: Ryan Carey  
• Rookie Team Slopestyle & Big Air Coach: Leah Stroud 
• Freeski Athletic Development Manager: Matt Voss 
• Team Manager: Erin Doyle
• Press Officer: Libby Arganbright

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Libby Arganbright
Stifel U.S. Freeski Team Press Officer
libby.arganbright@usskiandsnowboard.org

PARK CITY, Utah (Oct. 12, 2023) - U.S. Ski & Snowboard officially announced the 10 athletes that have accepted their nomination to the 2023-24 U.S. Para Snowboard Team across all classifications and disciplines. 

The 2023-24 U.S. Para Snowboard Team is highlighted by two-time Paralympic gold medalist Brenna Huckaby and two-time Paralympic medalist Keith Gabel. Also headlining the team is recent ESPY Award winner Zach Miller, who took home three 2023 World Championship medals (one gold, one silver, one bronze) this March. 

The 2023-24 FIS Para Snowboard World Cup season begins in Landgraaf, Netherlands with two banked slalom races in November. From there, the team will spend time in Europe before heading to Canada to wrap up their season at the end of March. 

“It’s a really exciting time for the U.S. Para Snowboard Team,” said Erik Leirfallom, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Para Sport Director. “We have the most decorated Para snowboard team in the world. This will be a groundbreaking season in terms of results and building awareness of Para sports in the United States.” 

Find the finalized FIS World Cup schedule here. 

2023-24 U.S. Para Snowboard Team

(Hometown; Club; College/University; Birthdate)

Women

Darian Haynes (Muncie, IN; Adaptive Action Sports; 1/3/2000)
Brenna Huckaby (Baton Rouge, LA; Team Utah Snowboarding; 1/22/1996)
Peggy Martin (Elgin, IL; 5/25/1964)

Men

Noah Elliott (St. Charles, MO; Team Panasonic; 7/12/1997)
Keith Gabel (Ogden, UT; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; 7/20/1984)
Zach Miller (Silverthorne, CO; Adaptive Action Sports; 3/10/1999)
Mike Minor (Scranton, PA; Adaptive Action Sports; 7/28/1990)
Joe Pleban (Fredericksburg, VA; Adaptive Action Sports; Christopher Newport University; 8/7/1990)
Mike Schultz (St. Cloud, MN; 8/27/1981)
Evan Strong (Haiku, HI; Adaptive Action Sports; 11/13/1986)

COACHES AND STAFF

Anouk Patty - Chief of Sport
Erik Leirfallom - Para Sport Director
Mark Kelly - Head Coach, Para Snowboard
Michael Jennings - Assistant Coach, Para Snowboard
Brian Neff - Athletic Development Coach, Para Alpine & Para Snowboard
Ryan Odeja - Para Press Officer

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

Ryan Odeja - U.S. Para Snowboard Team Press Officer
ryan.odeja@usskiandsnowboard.org

PARK CITY, Utah (Oct. 12, 2023) - U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced the schedule for the upcoming 2023-24 Stifel Success NorAm Series, part of the NorAm Cup. The schedule will contain 18 starts across slalom, giant slalom, super-G and downhill for alpine. 

The NorAm Cup series is one of five Continental Cups (Europe, Australia-New Zealand, South America, Far East). The NorAm Cup is a FIS series of events hosted in the U.S. and Canada, and is considered a stepping stone to the World Cup circuit. 

The calendar will return to Copper Mountain, Beaver Creek Resort, Burke Mountain and Stratton Mountain, which offer consistent and challenging terrain for up-and-coming alpine ski racers. The schedule is also returning to the esteemed Whiteface Mountain in New York after a one-year hiatus.

Stifel, the title sponsor of the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team, is the title sponsor of the United States-based alpine Stifel Success NorAm Series. The schedule will also feature a number of starts in Canada with NorAm Finals finishing off in Panorama, British Columbia April 1-11. 

“The NorAm Cup is a vital next step for our athletes on the way to Europa Cup and World Cup competition,” said U.S. Ski & Snowboard Alpine Development Director Chip Knight. “It is also a significant benchmarking series for our junior athletes, with NorAm results helping athletes qualify for the World Junior Championships in Haute Savoie, France this year and ultimately earn national team selection.”

View full 2023-24 NorAm Cup Calendar

NorAm Cup Schedule 

• Dec. 6-9: Copper Mountain, CO – women’s and men’s downhill/super-G*
• Dec. 11-14: Beaver Creek Resort, CO – men’s slalom/giant slalom*
• Dec. 13-16: Tremblant, CAN – women’s slalom/giant slalom
• Jan. 2-5: Stratton Mountain, VT – women’s slalom/giant slalom*
• Jan. 2-5: Burke Mountain, VT – men’s slalom/giant slalom*
• Jan. 7-8: Whiteface Mountain, NY – men’s and women’s super-G*
• Feb. 24-25: Devils Glen, CAN – women’s slalom
• Feb. 26-27: Georgian Peaks, CAN – women’s giant slalom 
• Feb. 26-29: Mont Ste-Marie, CAN  – men’s slalom/giant slalom
• April 1-11: Panorama Resort, CAN – men’s and women’s slalom/giant slalom/super-G/downhill 

*denotes Stifel Success NorAm Series