Park City, UT (Jan. 16, 2025) - In partnership with Steamboat Ski Resort and the International Ski & Snowboard Federation (FIS), U.S. Ski & Snowboard announces that the FIS Para Snowboard World Cup is coming back to the U.S. for the first time since 2017 for a set of snowboard cross races in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Feb. 25-27. Along with the two World Cup races, the event will feature three NorAm Cup races and the U.S. Para Snowboard Championships. 

"We’re thrilled to welcome the FIS Para Snowboard World Cup back to the United States for the first time in nearly a decade,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President & CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “Hosting this event at Steamboat Ski Resort not only highlights the incredible talent of our Para snowboard athletes but also underscores our commitment to growing the sport and creating more opportunities for fans to experience the excitement of World Cup competition on home snow.”

“Steamboat has a long history of supporting world class athletes and competitions, so it’s only fitting to have the Para Snowboard World Cup’s return to the states be in Steamboat,” said Dave Hunter, president and CEO of Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. “The way this community rallies around athletes, I know the competitors will feel how magical it is to compete in Steamboat. We can’t wait to celebrate all the athletes, especially the US competitors and Noah Elliott who has long ties with Steamboat.” 

Due to World Cup cancelations earlier in the season in Europe, an additional stop was needed to fill the snowboard cross schedule. This is the first time that many U.S. athletes will have the opportunity to race on the World Cup level in the United States.

“This will be my first time competing in a World Cup on home snow, and I am beyond thrilled. I will be able to have family in attendance who have never had the chance to see me compete,” said two-time Paralympic medalist and 2024 overall Crystal Globe winner Noah Elliott. “Steamboat truly holds a special place in my heart. It was the first place I ever visited in Colorado, my first time laying eyes on mountains, and my first time ever on a snowboard. I see no better fit for a venue to bring the first FIS Para Snowboard World Cup back home since 2017.”

The Para Snowboard World Cup at Steamboat demonstrates U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s commitment to grow the visibility of its athletes and sports through increasing domestic competition opportunities. By showcasing elite World Cup competition on home snow, U.S. Ski & Snowboard hopes to inspire future generations of Para snowboarding athletes.

The Toyota U.S. Para Snowboard Team is the best in the world, winning both Nations Cups last season along with six individual Crystal Globes. The 2024-25 season has already been a success for the U.S., recording four World Cup podiums at the first stop in Landgraaf, Netherlands. The team will take on their first snowboard cross events of the season this weekend in Pyhä, Finland, Feb. 18-19. 

SCHEDULE
Feb. 25 // World Cup, NorAm
Feb. 26 // World Cup, NorAm
Feb. 27 // NorAm, U.S. Championships

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About U.S. Ski & Snowboard

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah. Started in 1905, the organization now represents nearly 240 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 

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BEAVER CREEK, CO (Dec. 16, 2024) – CNBC, TOGETHXR and the Stifel U.S. Ski Team partnered to celebrate a historic moment in women's skiing: the inaugural women’s Stifel Birds of Prey race, Dec. 13-15. The event marked the first time women competed on the iconic Birds of Prey downhill, traditionally a men’s World Cup circuit race for the past 27 years.

This groundbreaking occasion brought together the Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s HERoic program, media company TOGETHXR and CNBC’s Senior Media & Technology Correspondent and author of “When Women Lead,” Julia Boorstin, who leads the CNBC Changemakers list. CNBC Changemakers recognizes female leaders who are impacting society, challenging established business practices and driving industry-wide change. TOGETHXR is the fastest growing and most comprehensive platform devoted to women’s sports. The HERoic program, spearheaded by U.S. Ski & Snowboard, is a movement aimed at empowering women in skiing and snowboarding by fostering leadership, inclusivity and opportunity within the sport.

The weekend’s events explored the intersection of women’s leadership in business and sport. CNBC’s Julia Boorstin moderated the event, joined by Olympic champion alpine skier Picabo Street and Olympic champion freestyle skier Hannah Kearney, alongside a distinguished group of top media, music, sports, tech and finance executives from the Lioness Network, a curated community of women executives brought together by LionTree. These leaders engaged in meaningful discussions about advancing opportunities for women and breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated spaces. The discussions aligned with the mission of CNBC Changemakers, TOGETHXR and the HERoic initiative: to inspire the next generation of women leaders and athletes.

"The inaugural women’s Stifel Birds of Prey is a historic moment for our sport, and we’re thrilled to have CNBC, TOGETHXR and LionTree as partners in celebrating this milestone,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “Collectively, we’re breaking barriers and creating more opportunities for women in sports and in business, inspiring the next generation to chase their dreams."

“We’re excited to partner with U.S. Ski & Snowboard and LionTree for such a significant weekend for women ski racers,” said KC Sullivan, President of CNBC. “As part of our focus at CNBC, we look to share accomplishments of women who lead in business and in sports. This weekend and this partnership perfectly showcased these efforts.” 

"The goal for all of women's sports on and off the field of play has to be to continue to expand the scope of awareness and investment, and the only way to do that is to proactively tell the stories and the opportunity to a larger audience who is looking to both invest and understand the global opportunities," said Betsy Morgan, operating partner and investor of TOGETHXR. "This weekend was the next logical step in expanding the funnel of opportunity through sharing information, and presenting a solid road ahead. Thanks to all who helped bring this together and we are looking forward to more positive growth and engagement going into 2025 and beyond."

“At Cloudflare, we believe that breaking barriers, whether in technology, business, or sport, drives progress,” said Stephanie Cohen, Chief Strategy Officer at Cloudflare, who attended the event. “The inaugural women’s Stifel Birds of Prey race is a groundbreaking moment that showcases the power of excellence. We are proud to stand alongside such incredible athletes and leaders, championing a future where women are empowered to lead and succeed in every arena.”

This collaboration underscores the shared commitment of CNBC, TOGETHXR, the Stifel U.S. Ski Team and LionTree to advancing women’s leadership and visibility in both business and sports, setting the stage for continued innovation and progress in the years to come.

Park City, UT - (Dec. 12, 2024) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard, Stifel and NBC Sports formally announce the return of the Stifel Snow Show, premiering on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2:30 p.m. ET on CNBC. Airing weekly through the end of the 2024-25 World Cup season, the second season of the Stifel Snow Show will take fans deeper into competitive skiing and snowboarding, sharing athlete stories that go far beyond the snow.

This season focuses on the journeys of some of the world’s best winter athletes, offering a “beyond the bib” perspective. Each episode will feature one of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team’s top athletes, including Mikaela Shiffrin, two-time Olympic gold medalist and the winningest alpine skier of all time, Olympic gold medalists Alex Hall and Jessie Diggins and some of the sports’ legends, like Picabo Street, Jonny Moseley and more. 

The Stifel Snow Show continues to bring fans unparalleled access to every sport on the FIS World Cup circuit, including alpine skiing, snowboarding, freeskiing, cross country and more. Hosted by NBC Sports’ Ahmed Fareed and Cara Banks, the show blends in-depth analysis, recaps of the week’s action and interviews with athletes and experts.

“We are excited to bring season two of the Stifel Snow Show back,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “This season, we’re more focused on further elevating the profile of skiing and snowboarding in the U.S. and showcasing our amazing athlete stories on a bigger scale. We’re grateful to be able to do this with our long-time partners NBC and Stifel, and know that by working together, we’re continuing to elevate our sports and athletes to the masses.”

“With the Milan Cortina Olympics just a little more than a year away, we’re excited to partner with the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team to present a second season of the Stifel Snow Show,” said Joe Gesue, Senior Vice President, NBC Olympics & Paralympics, Programming & Executive Editor. “Viewers will be able to follow the rich stories and thrilling achievements of these incredible athletes on a weekly basis as they continue their journey toward the Olympic Games.”

The Stifel Snow Show premieres on CNBC on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2:30 p.m. ET. Episodes will be released weekly on Saturdays through March 29. They will be available across multiple platforms, including Peacock, NBC Sports’ YouTube and U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s YouTube channels. 

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NBC Sports’ Stifel Snow Show 2024-25 Schedule on CNBC

U.S. Ski & Snowboard
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah. Started in 1905, the organization now represents nearly 240 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 NBC Sports
NBC Sports connects sports fans to the moments that matter most with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. As the sports division of NBCUniversal, NBC Sports produces, programs, and promotes premier content across numerous linear and digital platforms, including NBC and Peacock. NBC Sports possesses an unparalleled collection of media rights agreements, partnering and presenting many of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the International Olympic Committee, International Paralympic Committee, United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the NFL, NBA, WNBA, Big Ten Conference, Notre Dame, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, USGA, PGA of America, The R&A, Churchill Downs, Premier League, and many more. It is renowned for making big events bigger and has produced some of the most-watched sporting events in U.S. media history, including Olympic Games, Super Bowls, and Sunday Night Football, primetime television’s No. 1 show for 13 consecutive years.

About Stifel Financial Corp.
Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) is a financial services holding company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, that conducts its banking, securities, and financial services business through several wholly owned subsidiaries. Stifel’s broker-dealer clients are served in the United States through Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, including its Eaton Partners and Miller Buckfire business divisions; Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.; and Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC; and in the United Kingdom and Europe through Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited. The Company’s broker-dealer affiliates provide securities brokerage, investment banking, trading, investment advisory, and related financial services to individual investors, professional money managers, businesses, and municipalities. Stifel Bank and Stifel Bank & Trust offer a full range of consumer and commercial lending solutions. Stifel Trust Company, N.A. and Stifel Trust Company Delaware, N.A. offer trust and related services. To learn more about Stifel, please visit the Company’s website at www.stifel.com.

On a challenging, hilly skate sprint course in Lillehammer, Norway, five Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes advanced out of qualifications and into the sprint heats at today’s World Cup, landing five in the top 30. Jessie Diggins led the charge, who finished the day in eighth place, while Ben Ogden qualified first in the men’s field for the first time, ultimately finishing 17th. 

On the start line, Renae Anderson, Haley Brewster, Erin Bianco, Rosie Brennan, Diggins, Julia Kern, Lauren Jortberg, and Alayna Sonnesyn represented the women's sprint team. Three athletes, Diggins, Brennan, and Kern, made the top 30 in qualifications, punching themselves a ticket to the skate sprint heats. Through the heats, it was anyone's game.

Brennan kicked off the sprint heats for the U.S. team, skiing in heat number two, and skied a strong race but ultimately did not advance as she was not in the top two across the line. Kern skied a smart and tactical third quarterfinal heat, putting up a good fight despite breaking a pole mid-race. Then Diggins, who demonstrated her hallmark tenacity to move through the quarterfinals into the semifinals, ultimately claimed eighth place overall. Kern and Brennan secured 17th and 29th, respectively.

Jonna Sundling of Sweden won the women's race, followed by her teammate Johanna Hagstroem and Norway's Julie Myhre, rounding out the podium. For the U.S. roster, Sonnesyn ended the day in 38th, Jortberg 40th, Bianco 47th, Brewster 53rd and Anderson 58th. 

On the men’s side, Ogden and Young were the lone U.S. athletes to advance. Jack Young punched his ticket to the heats in just his fourth career World Cup start and finished an impressive 25th. 

For Ogden, going into the heats ranked #1 was a different feeling than he's had before. 

"It felt good to win the qualifier for sure, and I think it tempted me to look deeper into the sprint day than I normally do and try to be strategic with the final looming," said Ogden. "I got a pretty quick reminder why you can’t do that on the World Cup, especially not in Norway."

The seven starters for the U.S. men's sprint team delivered solid skiing from the entire team, including Gus Schumacher in 31st, JC Schoonmaker in 39th, Kevin Bolger 45th, Zak Ketterson 47th and Michael Earnhart 51st, respectively. First place went to Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, who took home his ninth consecutive World Cup sprint victory, with his Norwegian teammate Even Northug in second and Italy's Federico Pellegrino in third. 

With a strong team effort on a grueling course, the U.S. athletes showed they’re ready to take on tomorrow's race, the 20k skiathlon, where athletes will ski both a skate and classic 10k. 

Watch LIVE on skiandsnowboard.live, with the men at 4:00 a.m. ET and women at 6:15 a.m. ET. 

RESULTS
Men
Women

Park City, Utah (Dec. 6, 2024) — U.S. Ski & Snowboard is proud to announce President and CEO Sophie Goldschmidt has been named to Sports Business Journal’s (SBJ) 2024 Power Players in Women’s Sports, an honor recognizing individuals driving significant progress and innovation in women’s sports. 

This recognition comes as women’s sports reach new heights, with projected revenues surpassing $1 billion in 2024 and groundbreaking milestones across leagues, teams and individual athletes. In her three years at the helm of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, Goldschmidt’s leadership has cemented U.S. Ski & Snowboard as one of the many leaders in advancing gender equity in sports, particularly through the launch of the HERoic initiative in 2022, an initiative focused on empowering women in skiing and snowboarding.

Under Goldschmidt’s direction, HERoic has already had a significant increase in women coaches at the elite level, addressing the imbalance of only 1 in 4 coaches in the sport. Alongside the success at the coaching level, U.S. Ski & Snowboard reflects this commitment, with 67% of its executive team comprised of women.

Goldschmidt’s extensive experience and accolades underscore her transformative impact on the sports industry. She has held executive roles at globally renowned organizations, including the World Surf League, National Basketball Association, Women’s Tennis Association, Rugby Football Union, PGA European Tour and Adidas. Throughout her career, she has been at the forefront of global sports, media and entertainment industries.

Her achievements have been widely recognized, with honors including one of Forbes’ Most Powerful Women in Sport, AdWeek’s Most Powerful Women in Sport, Sports Business Journal’s Forty Under Forty, Sport360’s Most Powerful Woman in Sport and Marketing Week’s Vision Award.

“It’s an honor to be included in Sports Business Journal’s Power Players in Women’s Sports alongside so many trailblazers pushing boundaries and creating opportunities,” said Goldschmidt. “At U.S. Ski & Snowboard, we are committed to empowering women at every level of our sport. HERoic is a testament to what’s possible when we prioritize equity and inclusion.”

Goldschmidt’s vision and commitment to empowering women in sports continue to set the tone at the organization and within the industry as women's sports continue to thrive at all levels.

Park City, UT (Dec. 5, 2025) – The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team is proud to announce the launch of Insider, a unique fan club for winter sports enthusiasts to connect more deeply with the action, athletes and excitement of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team. Designed for passionate fans, the program offers exclusive benefits, pro deals from some of the world’s biggest brands and unforgettable experiences with athletes for the inaugural price of $60.

“The Insider Fan Club celebrates the spirit of our incredible community, offering fans VIP-level access to our domestic World Cup events and the chance to interact and cheer on the world’s best athletes,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, U.S. Ski & Snowboard President and CEO. “Insider is a step forward in bringing the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team closer to the community that has supported our 240+ athletes and 10 teams for years.”

What is an Insider?

As an Insider Fan, members gain:

• Exclusive Welcome Pack: This pack includes a collectible enamel pin, custom neck gaiter, sticker pack and welcome card.
• Partner Perks:
  • Ikon Pass: 30% off U.S. Ski & Snowboard Insider membership for all Ikon pass holders.
  • Backcountry: 20% off your entire cart, with more discounts on the way. 
  • Outside+: A complimentary 90-day trial. Watch all domestic World Cups live and on-demand, more than 75 Warren Miller films and unlimited access to articles, videos and stories from Outside magazine and affiliated brands like Backpacker, Climbing, Ski, Trail Runner, VeloNews, and more.
  • Protect Our Winters (POW): Free membership and 15% discount on all merchandise. 
  • United Airlines: 5% off select flights for MileagePlus members to dozens of domestic snow destinations. 
• VIP Experiences: Custom credentials to domestic World Cup events, providing exclusive viewing spots. 
• Sweepstakes: Entry to win the coveted U.S. Ski & Snowboard ultimate lift pass, an unrestricted, with no blackout dates, ski and snowboard pass to more than 200 resorts throughout the U.S.

How to Join

Becoming an Insider Fan is easy:

1. Visit our Insider webpage. 
2. Complete the sign-up process.
3. Once payment is confirmed, members will receive a welcome email with access to benefits, the Welcome Pack, a personalized web page with partner discount codes, and more.

Eligibility: The program is open to U.S. residents aged 18 and older.

Park City, UT (Nov. 26, 2024) -  U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced the athletes that won and landed in the top three results for the SkillsQuest-Fitness program for 2024. Each year the organization recognizes the overall top 3 performers and each event-specific winner. This year, sport-specific winners were added. 

The overall winners are highlighted by Apex2100 club athlete Viktoria Zaytseva and Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team athlete Isaiah Nelson. 

SkillsQuest-Fitness is a comprehensive fitness assessment consisting of eight individual events, including a 20-meter sprint, long jump, box jumps and more. Physical fitness is essential for snow sport athletes providing the foundation to handle the training volumes needed throughout various development phases to enhance technical skills. With more than 7,500 tests conducted nationwide to date, this test establishes benchmarks and age-specific norms to support athlete progress.

2024 SkillsQuest-Fitness Overall Podium
(Name; Score; Club)

Female:
1st – Viktoria Zaytseva; 733 points; Apex2100
2nd – Lauren Macuga; 727.5 points; Stifel U.S. Ski Team
3rd – Tricia Mangan; 714 points; Stifel U.S. Ski Team

Male:
1st – Isaiah Nelson; 917 points; Stifel U.S. Ski Team
2nd – Caman Beauregard; 879.5 points; Steamboat Spring Winter Sports Club
3rd – Curtis Zanni / Adrian Beauregard; 872.5; both Steamboat Spring Winter Sports Club

2024 SkillsQuest-Fitness Sport Winners
(Name; Club)

Alpine:
Female – Viktoria Zaytseva; Apex2100
Male – Isaiah Nelson; Stifel U.S. Ski Team

Cross Country:
Female – Antigone Loomis; Steamboat Spring Winter Sports Club
Male – Tristan Thrasher; Steamboat Spring Winter Sports Club

Freeski:
Female – Molly Flynn; Stratton Mountain School
Male – Ben Harrington; Holderness School

Freeride:
Female – Stolle Wannamaker; Sugar Bowl Ski Team & Academy
Male – Anders Leckie; Sugar Bowl Ski Team & Academy

Freestyle:
Female – Kasey Hogg; Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team
Male – Charlie Mickel; Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team

Ski Jumping/Nordic Combined:
Female – Haley Brabec; Steamboat Spring Winter Sports Club
Male – Arthur Tirone; Steamboat Spring Winter Sports Club

Snowboard:
Female – Callen Hwang; Stratton Mountain School and Ski Foundation
Male – Walker Overstake; Steamboat Spring Winter Sports Club

2024 SkillsQuest-Fitness Event Winners

(Name; Results; Club)
20m Shuttle Run:
Female – Tricia Mangan; 61.1 mL/kg/min; Stifel U.S. Ski Team
Male – Matthew Bassin; 66.4 mL/kg/min; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail

Long Jump:
Female – Allison Mollin; 247 cm; Stifel U.S. Ski Team
Male – Carl Ottosson; 319 cm; Sugar Bowl Ski Team & Academy

Triple Jump:
Female – Lauren Macuga; 784 cm; Stifel U.S. Ski Team
Male – Carl Ottosson; 1006 cm (New Record); Sugar Bowl Ski Team & Academy

20m Sprint:
Female – Vika Zaytseva; 2.99 sec; Apex2100
Male – Carl Ottosson; 2.61 sec (New Record); Sugar Bowl Ski Team & Academy

Strict Pull Up:
Female – Summer Duda; 15 reps; Stratton Mountain School
Male – Isaiah Nelson; 19 reps; Stifel U.S. Ski Team

Push Up:
Female – Summer Duda; 54 reps; Stratton Mountain School 
Male – Matteo Padoan; 65 reps; Waterville Valley BBTS

Box Jump:
Female – Brynn Hanley; 73 jumps; Team Palisades Tahoe
Male – Isaiah Nelson; 84 jumps; Stifel U.S. Ski Team

For more information:
Bob Poehling
High Performance Manager
U.S. Ski & Snowboard
C: +1 (435) 602-9536

Stifel U.S. Ski Team Announces New Trophy and Prize for North American World Cups

Park City, UTAH — (Nov. 21, 2024) - The Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team and title partner Stifel Financial together announce the Stifel HERoic Cup, part of the organization’s HERoic initiative celebrating women’s sports. The Stifel HERoic Cup will be awarded to the woman athlete with the most World Cup points after the three North American stops on the women’s FIS Alpine World Cup tour: the Stifel Killington Cup, Tremblant World Cup and Stifel Birds of Prey presented by United Airlines.

“We are thrilled to announce the Stifel HERoic Cup this season and further our commitment to amplifying women in sports through our HERoic initiative,” said President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard Sophie Goldschmidt. “Stifel’s commitment to the athletes is second to none and this award is a testament to that. It will be a weekend of firsts in Beaver Creek, and we look forward to awarding the first Stifel HERoic Cup following the first women’s Stifel Birds of Prey presented by United Airlines.”

The cup winner will be awarded $50,000 at an award ceremony following the final race in Beaver Creek. The victor will also receive the newly designed and produced Stifel HERoic Cup trophy. The prize money will be deposited in a Stifel investment account and the athlete may choose to withdraw the money, leave it invested with Stifel’s guidance, or combine both. If there is a tie, the athletes will split the award. 

“We’re excited to help the Stifel U.S. Ski Team celebrate and empower women competing in North America this winter through our sponsorship of the Stifel HERoic Cup,” said Ron Kruszewski, Chairman and CEO of Stifel. “As the firm Where Success Meets Success, we continue to align the Stifel brand with individuals who share our commitment to greatness, and we look forward to supporting these dedicated female athletes as they compete for the first ever Stifel HERoic Cup.”

The Stifel HERoic Cup was created to promote excellence in women’s alpine skiing further while showcasing Stifel’s commitment to supporting the sport and its athletes. It aligns with U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s broader goals of women's empowerment within the organization's HERoic initiative. 

 “Ron and Stifel have been incredible supporters of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team,” shared 98-time World Cup winner Mikaela Shiffrin. “Their support of the Stifel HERoic Cup is yet another example of their passion for ski racing and their determination to bring more support to our team and awareness to our sport. We are all so thankful for Stifel’s commitment to supporting the first-ever Stifel HERoic Cup.” 

A leaderboard will be created based on World Cup points as tracked by FIS. Eligibility is for athletes competing at the Stifel Killington Cup, Tremblant World Cup and Stifel Birds of Prey presented by United Airlines. The first opportunity kicks off in Killington, VT, Nov. 30 - Dec. 1, 2024, with a women’s giant slalom and slalom race. 

STIFEL HEROIC CUP-ELIGIBLE RACES

• Nov. 30, 2024 – Stifel Killington Cup, Killington, VT – giant slalom
• Dec. 1, 2024 – Stifel Killington Cup, Killington, VT – slalom 
• Dec. 7, 2024 – Tremblant World Cup, Tremblant, CAN – giant slalom
• Dec. 8, 2024 – Tremblant World Cup, Tremblant, CAN – giant slalom 
• Dec. 14, 2024 – Stifel Birds of Prey presented by United, Beaver Creek, CO – downhill
• Dec. 15, 2024 – Stifel Birds of Prey presented by United, Beaver Creek, CO – super-G

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Courtney Harkins, Director of Communications & Marketing
U.S. Ski & Snowboard
courtney.harkins@usskiandsnowboard.org 

Park City, UT (Nov. 14, 2024) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard is excited to announce that alpine great Lindsey Vonn will rejoin the Stifel U.S. Ski Team.

Vonn’s decision to try and return to ski racing comes after careful consideration following successful knee surgery earlier this year. She has been able to get back to training and test her knee over the past couple of months and will be continuing her progression with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team in Colorado and beyond, representing a new exciting chapter in her already storied career.

“Getting back to skiing without pain has been an incredible journey,” said Vonn. “I am looking forward to being back with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team and to continue to share my knowledge of the sport with these incredible women.”

Vonn’s return comes off the back of a strong season for the women’s Stifel U.S. Ski Team. Her presence will bring an extra layer of experience to the already successful alpine program. 

“Lindsey has made an indelible mark on alpine skiing and our organization throughout her career. We’re delighted to welcome her back,” said President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard Sophie Goldschmidt. “Her dedication and passion towards alpine skiing is inspiring and we’re excited to have her back on snow and see where she can go from here.”

Vonn recorded her first World Cup victory in 2004 and continued on to win three Olympic medals, 20 World Cup titles (including four overall Crystal Globes), eight World Championship medals, 137 World Cup podiums and 82 World Cup victories. However, she suffered multiple injuries during her career and despite her ability to persevere and come back from those injuries, it eventually was the reason for her retirement after 18 seasons on the World Cup tour. Following a partial knee replacement surgery in April, she feels stronger than ever.

Vonn also continues to work with her personal foundation, the Lindsey Vonn Foundation, which supports underserved girls through scholarships and empowerment programs, and is still a mentor to current Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes. She hopes she can continue to inspire the next generation of women in sports.

“Lindsey is someone who has really been there for me throughout my time on the World Cup circuit,” said Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Bella Wright. “I never got the opportunity to be Lindsey’s teammate in the past, so the opportunity to ski alongside her is extremely exciting! I can’t wait to see what the U.S. women can do this season.” 

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For more information:
Courtney Harkins
Director of Marketing & Communications, U.S. Ski & Snowboard
courtney.harkins@usskiandsnowboard.org 

For Lindsey Vonn Media Inquiries: 
Liz Logan, LLogan@fullpic.com