Park City, Utah (May 13, 2026) - The Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team has officially named Phil McNichol as the men’s alpine head coach, effective immediately.

McNichol returns to the Stifel U.S. Ski Team alpine program with decades of elite international coaching and leadership experience. From 2002–08, McNichol served as head coach of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team during one of the most successful stretches in the history of the men’s World Cup program. In his tenure from with the team, McNichol helped seven different athletes gain podium finishes, with the men’s team finishing second in the Nations’ Cup standings on two separate occasions.

Most recently, McNichol served as alpine director for Alpine Canada from 2019-2022, helping bring success to both the men’s and women’s programs.

“I'm incredibly excited to welcome Phil’s leadership back to the men’s team,” said Borgen Family Alpine Director Sasha Rearick. “He’s a true team builder who creates an environment where athletes and staff can grow both individually and together as a high-performing group. Phil brings a genuine care for people, great energy and a lot of fun to the daily process of getting better.”

Known throughout the alpine community for his athlete-centered leadership style, McNichol has built a reputation for fostering high-performance cultures grounded in trust, collaboration, accountability and strong relationships.

“I’m incredibly honored to return to the Stifel U.S. Ski Team and support these athletes in their pursuit of excellence and world-class performance,” said Phil McNichol. “U.S. Ski & Snowboard has built tremendous momentum, and I’m excited to help contribute to the next chapter by creating an environment where athletes and staff can thrive and perform at their best.”

As men’s alpine head coach, McNichol will work closely with coaches, athletes and support staff to continue strengthening the U.S. men’s alpine program and pursue sustained success on the World Cup stage and beyond.

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Park City, Utah (May 6, 2026) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced the 48 athletes nominated to the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team for the 2026-27 season. Nominations include athletes who qualified based on the published selection criteria. 

U.S. Ski & Snowboard announces its teams in two phases: nomination and acceptance. The athletes are formally nominated to the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team in May. Pending their acceptance of the nomination and adherence to the team expectations outlined in team criteria, athletes will be officially announced to the team in October 2026. 

World Cup standouts such as the winningest alpine skier of all time, three-time Olympic champion and eight-time world champion Mikaela Shiffrin, return to the team, alongside 2026 Olympic champion and world champion Breezy Johnson, 84-time World Cup winner and three-time Olympic medalist Lindsey Vonn and two-time Olympic silver medalist Ryan Cochran-Siegle. 

The 2026-27 Audi FIS Alpine World Cup season kicks off in late October with giant slalom races in Soelden, Austria, and builds toward the 2027 World Championships in Crans Montana, Switzerland in February.

The official Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team announcement will be made in the fall.

2026-27 Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team Nominations
(Hometown; Club; College; Birthdate)

A TEAM

Women

• Mary Bocock (Salt Lake City, UT; Rowmark Ski Academy; Dartmouth College; 10/7/2003)
• Keely Cashman (Strawberry, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; Montana State University; 4/4/1999)
• Katie Hensien (Redmond, WA; Rowmark Ski Academy; University of Denver; 12/1/1999)
• AJ Hurt (Carnelian Bay, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; Dartmouth College; 12/5/2000)
• Breezy Johnson (Victor, Idaho; Rowmark Ski Academy; 1/19/1996)
• Lauren Macuga (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; 7/4/2002)
• Allison Mollin (Truckee, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; 7/7/2004)
• Paula Moltzan (Prior Lake, MN; Buck Hill Ski Team/Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; University of Vermont; 4/7/1994)
• Nina O’Brien (Edwards, CO; Burke Mountain Academy/Team Palisades Tahoe; Dartmouth College; 11/29/1997)
• Mikaela Shiffrin (Edwards, CO; Burke Mountain Academy/Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 3/13/1995)
• Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail/Buck Hill Ski Team; 10/18/1984)
• Jacqueline Wiles (Aurora, OR; White Pass Ski Club; 7/13/1992)

 Men

• Bryce Bennett (Olympic Valley, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; 7/14/1992)
• Ryan Cochran-Siegle (Starksboro, VT; Cochran’s Ski Club/Mount Mansfield Ski & Snowboard Club; University of Vermont; 3/27/1992)
• Tommy Ford (Bend, OR; Mt. Bachelor Ski Education Foundation; Dartmouth College; 3/20/1989)
• Kyle Negomir (Littleton, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Dartmouth College; 10/3/1998)
• River Radamus (Edwards, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 2/12/1998)

B TEAM

Women

• Elisabeth Bocock (Salt Lake City, UT; Rowmark Ski Academy; Dartmouth College; 9/3/2005)
• Liv Moritz (Edwards, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; University of Denver; 11/28/2004)
• Ava Sunshine (Encinitas, CA; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail/Burke Mountain Academy; University of Utah; 6/20/2002)
• Isabella Wright (Salt Lake City, UT; Snowbird Sports Education Foundation; 2/10/1997)

 Men

• Erik Arvidsson (Woodside, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; Middlebury College; 9/3/1996)
• Bridger Gile (Aspen, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club/Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 10/15/1999)
• Isaiah Nelson (Wayzata, MN; Buck Hill Ski Racing Club; 4/3/2001)
• Ben Ritchie (Waitsfield, VT; Green Mountain Valley School; 9/5/2000)
• Ryder Sarchett (Sun Valley, ID; Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; University of Colorado Boulder; 7/28/2003)
• Jett Seymour (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; University of Denver; 11/5/1998)

C TEAM

Women

• Logan Grosdidier (Wenatchee, WA; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 12/16/2008)
• Tatum Grosdidier (Wenatchee, WA; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; University of Utah; 7/24/2004)
• Annika Hunt (Park City, UT; Burke Mountain Academy; 11/30/2006)
• Annika Johansson (Aspen, CO; Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club; Williams College 6/23/2006)*
• Beatrice May (East Burke, VT; Burke Mountain Academy; Dartmouth College; 11/24/2006)*
• Kjersti Moritz (Edwards, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Middlebury College; 11/28/2004)
• Mari Renick (Vail, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 6/5/2009)*
• Dasha Romanov (Thornton, CO; Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; University of New Hampshire; 5/3/2003)
• Katie Rowekamp (Girdwood, AK; Burke Mountain Academy; 10/10/2009)*
• Viktoria Zaytseva (Edwards, CO; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 10/17/2007)

Men

• Stanley Buzek (Silverthorne, CO; Team Summit Colorado; 8/18/2005)
• Maximilien Hoder (Stowe, VT; Mt. Mansfield Academy/APEX2100; 9/12/2005)*
• John Kerbaugh (Williston, VT; Mt. Mansfield Academy; 11/11/2005)
• Alex Krupka (Fayston, VT; Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; 3/30/2006)*
• Aksel Lindenmeyr (Crested Butte, CO; APEX2100; 11/25/2005)*
• Jeremy Nolting (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 7/26/2005)
• Jevin Palmquist (Eagan, MN; Buck Hill Ski Racing Team/Team Summit Colorado; 3/6/2007)
• Jay Poulter (Bondville, VT; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club/Stratton Mountain School; University of Utah; 7/1/2003)
• Cooper Puckett (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; Dartmouth College; 3/31/2003)
• Jack Smith (Sun Valley, ID; Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; 4/24/2001)
• Mattias Wilson (Jackson, WY; Sugar Bowl Ski Team & Academy; 10/6/2006)*

*Newly named to the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team

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We regret to inform you that the 2026 WyEast Cup, originally scheduled for June 20–22, has been cancelled due to low snowpack on Mt. Hood. This was a difficult decision made by Timberline.

Willy Camp sincerely apologizes to those who have already made plans. To provide an alternative, we are moving our WyEast Race prep week to the following May training opportunities:

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Training Schedule:

- Monday & Tuesday: GS Training

- Wednesday: Timed GS

- Thursday: Slalom Training

- Friday: Timed Slalom

Options and Pricing:

- Week 1 (May 11–15): $975 (Early bird: $850 if registered by May 1st)

- Week 2 (May 18–22): $975 (Early bird: $850 if registered by May 8th). Note: This session is subject to interest.

- Day Drop-ins: $195 per day

Please note that lift tickets are not included in the camp fees. Timberline Spring passes are available for $219 until May 11th (valid through May 25th), and daily lift tickets are $124. You can purchase them here: [https://timberlinelodge.com/mountain/season-passes/](https://timberlinelodge.com/mountain/season-passes/)

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you for your understanding.

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After more than a decade competing at the highest level of alpine skiing, Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Jared Goldberg has announced his retirement from professional ski racing.

A two-time Olympian and five-time World Championships team member, Goldberg leaves the sport with an impressive resume that includes 194 World Cup starts and a World Cup podium. Known for his consistency in the speed disciplines and his steady presence on the team, Goldberg has been a cornerstone of the U.S. men’s alpine speed program for over a decade.

Goldberg was born in Boston, but grew up skiing at Snowbird Resort in Utah, and made his World Cup debut in 2012, quickly establishing himself as a reliable competitor in downhill and super-G. Over the years, he delivered seven top-10 finishes, but reached the top with a breakthrough podium in Val Gardena in 2024—just .01 off of first place—marking a career milestone and solidifying his place among the world’s best. He also turned heads on one of the sport’s most iconic stages, finishing fourth at the famed Hahnenkammrennen in 2023.

Beyond the results, Goldberg earned a reputation as a respected teammate and leader. His grit, humor and work ethic made a lasting impact on the team, helping to shape the culture of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team speed group.

“Jared and I spent 13 seasons racing and rooming together, sharing plenty of highs, lows and some damn fun times,” said Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Bryce Bennett. “We worked together to figure out this crazy dynamic sport, which I’ll always appreciate. I’ll miss his humor, competitive spirit and having one of my best friends on the road. I’m excited to see what he does next and I’m looking forward to spending some time together outside of skiing, hopefully with flip-flops on.”

Throughout his career, Goldberg represented the United States on the sport’s biggest stages, including the Olympic Winter Games in 2014 and 2018 and five World Championships (2015, 2017, 2021, 2023, 2025).

As he steps away from competition, Goldberg leaves behind a legacy defined by his commitment to the sport and his love of American ski racing. His journey from development athlete to World Cup veteran serves as an example to the next generation of U.S. ski racers.

Looking ahead, Goldberg plans to spend time in his home state of Utah with friends and family and to enjoy a slower pace of life, including pursuing his passions of kiteboarding, windfoiling and golfing. Plus, he’s working on a degree from the University of Utah.  

“I’m excited to switch gears,” said Goldberg. “I’ve loved the people I’ve met all over the world and everyone I’ve had the chance to race against on the White Circus. I’m looking forward to decompressing and spending time at my second home, the ocean, catching waves.”

The Stifel U.S. Ski Team alpine program has announced key leadership updates ahead of the 2026-27 season, naming Sasha Rearick as The Borgen Family Alpine Director and Paul Epstein as Men’s Head Tech Coach.

The Borgen Family has generously committed funds supporting the Alpine Director position. 

“We are thrilled to bring on Sasha Rearick as The Borgen Family Alpine Director and Paul Epstein as the Men’s Head Tech Coach,” said U.S. Ski & Snowboard Chief of Sport Anouk Patty. “Both have demonstrated throughout their careers an ability to build strong foundations and cohesive team environments that will benefit our athletes. We are committed to being the best alpine team in the world with an even greater focus on development, and I’m confident these two will help us get there.”

Rearick returns to the organization after more than two decades in various coaching roles from 2002 to 2021. During his tenure, he progressed from strength and conditioning and development positions to head men’s coach, a role he held for 10 years. Across multiple Olympic cycles, Rearick led his athletes to 15 Olympic and World Championship medals.

As The Borgen Family Alpine Director, Rearick will lead the vision for the alpine program, guiding its strategy, culture and athlete development pathways from grassroots through the elite level. Rearick will oversee the structure, ensuring a sustainable model that supports excellence at every level.

Most recently, Rearick served as Alpine Performance Director at APEX2100 International Ski Academy, where he helped grow the program from 33 athletes to a full U12-through-World Cup pipeline. During Rearick’s time leading the program, the academy produced seven Olympic qualifications, four World Junior Championship medalists and helped eight athletes earn spots on national Europa Cup and World Cup teams.

“Coming home to lead this program is both an honor and a challenge I’m deeply motivated by,” said Rearick. “Across the United States, there is real enthusiasm for ski racing, and now it’s about channeling that into belief and action. From athletes just starting out to those competing for World Cup podiums, we will build a system grounded in process, clarity and daily habits.

Epstein joins the Stifel U.S. Ski Team after a successful career developing athletes through both domestic and international pathways. He began coaching at Green Mountain Valley School before founding Global Racing, an elite independent program he led for the last 13 years. Over the past nine seasons, Global Racing helped 20 different athletes achieve World Cup points and return to or qualify for national teams, including Belgium’s Sam Maes, who has recorded multiple World Cup top-10 finishes and ended the 2025-26 season with a career-best giant slalom ranking of 12th.

“I’m looking forward to entering a new chapter of my coaching career,” said Epstein. “For many years, I’ve worked to support U.S. skiing from the outside. Now, being directly involved in the men’s World Cup tech team’s progress is incredibly motivating.”

Epstein highlighted culture as a key priority moving forward.

“My initial goal is to build a strong, cohesive environment with our staff and athletes,” he said. “When everyone understands and commits to that culture, it creates consistency—and ultimately leads to stronger individual performances. We have tremendous talent on this team, and now it’s about creating the environment that allows everyone to perform at their highest level.”

A full staff announcement will be made this fall.
 

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Sierra Ryder
Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team Communications Manager
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On the final day of World Cup Finals, Stifel U.S. Ski Team superstar and the winningest alpine skier of all time, Mikaela Shiffrin, officially clinched the coveted overall FIS Crystal Globe, tying the all-time women’s record with her sixth career title.

The season-long battle for the overall came down to the final race, with Germany’s Emma Aicher still mathematically in contention heading into the giant slalom. With everything on the line, the pressure was high.

Racing on a fresh track under favorable conditions, Shiffrin sat 17th after the first run, while Aicher was fourth. The scenario was clear: Aicher needed a victory, paired with Shiffrin finishing outside the top 15 to claim the Globe. And when it mattered most, Shiffrin delivered.

“I had a weird feeling yesterday like, it's too good to be true because I was thinking that it could go either way,” said Shiffrin. “Emma's first run was spectacular but my second run felt better. It’s just crazy.” 

Putting down a composed and determined second run, Shiffrin surged to 11th place—more than enough to secure the title and etch her name alongside Annemarie Moser-Pröll as the only women in history to win six overall Crystal Globes.

Shiffrin was visibly emotional in the finish, tearing up with her teammates, family and fiancé, Aleksander Aamodt Kilde.

“I really imagined that I would get no points and that Emma would win the race,” admitted Shiffrin. “I believe that there’s a world where this would happen and it's happened before at World Cup Finals… I was not taking that for granted, but I still needed to find the energy to push forward. So it was this moment of emotion. Those were my first tears since Cortina.”

The U.S. women backed up the performance with a strong team showing in the final giant slalom. Nina O'Brien led the way in eighth, followed by AJ Hurt in 18th and Paula Moltzan in 25th. Moltzan and O’Brien also secured career-best season-long giant slalom rankings, with Moltzan finishing sixth and O’Brien 10th.  

“I think it was a solid season,” said O’Brien. “I feel like I had a lot of good runs, some good races, which showed me that I can be in touch with that top group, but I wouldn't say I'm totally satisfied either. I’m definitely hungry for more.” 

Adding to the historic day, the Stifel U.S. Ski Team women were officially awarded the Nations Cup, marking the team’s first victory in 44 years and underscoring the depth and strength of the program. 

With the World Cup season now complete, the team will take a brief reset before turning focus toward preparations for the 2026-27 season.

RESULTS
Women's giant slalom 

The Stifel U.S. Ski Team alpine women made history this season, securing the FIS Alpine Nations Cup title for the first time since 1982 in a landmark year defined by depth, consistency and dominance across all disciplines.

Fueled by an extraordinary team effort, the Stifel U.S. Ski Team women tallied 11 World Cup victories and 27 podium finishes, with 16 different athletes contributing points throughout the season. The women delivered week in and week out across speed and tech events, consistently placing multiple athletes in the top ranks, including seven women landing in the top 15 overall World Cup standings.  

“This achievement is a testament to the strength of this team from top to bottom,” said U.S. Ski & Snowboard Chief of Sport Anouk Patty. “To have 16 athletes scoring points and 27 podiums shows the depth and unity of this group. Everyone played a role in this success.”

The season featured standout performances from veteran leaders and emerging talents alike, with athletes stepping onto the podium across downhill, super-G, giant slalom and slalom, including podiums from Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn, Breezy Johnson, Paula Moltzan and Jackie Wiles. The women not only captured the overall Nations Cup, but also the slalom and giant slalom disciplines, as well.

The title marks a return to the top of the sport for the U.S. women, ending a more than four-decade gap since their last Nations Cup victory in 1982, from legendary athletes like Tamara McKinney, Cindy Nelson and Christin Cooper. 

With momentum on their side, the Stifel U.S. Ski Team women now look ahead to continuing their success on the World Cup circuit and beyond in seasons to come.

Nations Cup Rankings

At the World Cup Finals in Hafjell, Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Mikaela Shiffrin delivered yet another historic performance, capturing her 110th career World Cup victory in dominant fashion in the women’s slalom, officially taking home her ninth career slalom FIS Alpine Crystal Globe.

“This is really a symbol of the work my team has done this year, but especially the last three seasons to help me through the injuries that I had and last season specifically,” said Shiffrin. “This was a really big push; there was a big effort from everybody. It’s really just so much work from so many people, and we really did this together.”

With the win, Shiffrin not only extended her all-time record but also capped the most commanding slalom seasons in the history of the sport. She won nine of the 10 slalom races this 2025-26 season, setting a new record for most victories in a single World Cup slalom season.

Teammate Paula Moltzan also capped a standout day and season, finishing fifth in both the race and the overall slalom discipline standings, which marked the best slalom season of her career.

“It was definitely challenging conditions today with two very different course sets,” said Moltzan. “I have a lot to work on in the offseason, but I ended up in the top five. It’s the best slalom rank I’ve ever had, so I’m very happy with that.”

In addition to the race win, Shiffrin was officially presented with her record ninth career slalom Crystal Globe, which she clinched earlier this season–further cementing her legacy as the greatest skiers the sport has ever seen.

The fight for the overall Crystal Globe is not yet decided. Shiffrin holds an 85-point lead over Emma Aicher of Germany, with one giant slalom race remaining to determine the title. This means Shiffrin only has to finish in the top-15 in tomorrow's race to be crowned the Overall World Cup champion for the sixth time, matching the Austrian great Annemarie Moser-Proell of Austria's record. 

“I don't feel secure with it at all, actually,” said Shiffrin. “I think anything can happen in this race, and it's such an honor to be competing against somebody who is showing so much strong skiing in all the disciplines.”

The final women’s giant slalom race kicks off at 4:30 a.m. ET on skiandsnowboard.live.

RESULTS
Women's slalom