Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team athlete Mikaela Shiffrin and Stifel U.S. Para Nordic Ski Team athletes Oksana Masters and Jake Adicoff were nominated for Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly (ESPY) awards, with nominations formally announced on June 25, 2026. Shiffrin was nominated for Best Athlete, Women's Sports, Masters and Adicoff for Best Athlete with a Disability.

The ESPY Awards are an annual sports award show that highlights the best athletes, teams and change-makers in sports, ranging from basketball, tennis, F1, soccer and football to Olympic and Paralympic sports. 2026 nominees include athletes like figure skater Alysa Liu, basketball player Jalen Brunson, soccer player Lionel Messi and cross country skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo.

Shiffrin Nominated for Best Athlete, Women's Sports
In the Best Athlete, Women's Sports category, three-time Olympic gold medalist, eight-time world champion medalist and winningest alpine skier of all time Mikaela Shiffrin was nominated alongside hockey star Hilary Knight, golfer Nelly Korda and WNBA standout A'ja Wilson. 

Throughout the 2025-26 season, Shiffrin was virtually untouchable in the slalom, winning nine of 10 races on the World Cup tour and claiming her record ninth discipline globe and tying the all-time women's record with her sixth career overall title, all while pushing her career World Cup win total to 110 victories. On top of that, Shiffrin earned her third Olympic gold medal by winning the slalom by a historic margin of 1.5 seconds, cementing her place in history as the most decorated alpine ski racer of all time.

Masters Nominated for Best Athlete with a Disability
The most decorated Winter Paralympian of all time, Oksana Masters, was nominated for Best Athlete with a Disability alongside teammate Jake Adicoff, Para hockey player Declan Farmer and wheelchair racing athlete Susannah Scaroni. Masters, who competes in both cross country and biathlon in the sitting classification, has amassed 24 Paralympic medals across four different sports — Para cross country skiing, Para biathlon, Para cycling and Para rowing — and has competed at eight Paralympic Games dating to London 2012 in both summer and winter Games. Masters was the first Para athlete nominated in the Best Athlete, Women's Sports category at the ESPYs in 2022 and has been nominated several times in the Best Female Athlete with a Disability category — this is her 11th ESPY nomination. 

Adicoff Nominated for Best Athlete with a Disability
Jake Adicoff, who competes in the visually impaired classification in Para cross country, was nominated in the Best Athlete with a Disability category — this is his first ESPY nomination. The nomination comes after a dominant performance at the Paralympic Winter Games, where he swept all four gold medals. The Sun Valley, Idaho, native holds 11 World Championship medals and eight Paralympic medals. In Milano Cortina, he set a record for the most Para cross country gold medals won by a Team USA athlete in a single Games.

Your vote helps decide the winners! The full list of nominations can be found here. Cast your vote now and tune in July 15, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC for the show, held in New York City. You can vote daily and from multiple devices. 

One of Kendall Kramer’s lifelong goals when she was a young ski racer was to represent the United States in cross country skiing. This past season, she not only represented the Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team at various World Cup events but was a member of Team USA at the highest level of sport, the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Many would say her goals were met, but Kramer is always looking for more, which is why she is the U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Zions Bank “On the Rise” athlete.

When you look at Kramer’s statistics, you would think she's been a professional ski racer for years; however, she may just be getting started. Up to this point, she's represented the USA at the Olympic Winter Games, Junior World Championships and U23 World Championships. She’s won a bronze medal at the 2020 Youth Olympic Games, a team relay silver at the Junior World Championships, won a National Championship title and notched four other podiums and secured several top 20s in FIS World Cup races — most notably her ninth place in the Falun World Cup, the home of this year’s World Championships. But elite cross country skiing wasn’t always on Kramer’s list.

Kramer is successful across the board, academically and athletically. In college, she struggled with burnout, COVID restrictions and overtraining. But as her collegiate years came to an end, she was an NCAA cross-country (running) runner-up – years earlier, she had finished 170th at the NCAA Cross Country Championships. In skiing, she won the NCAA National Championships in her final season for the University of Alaska Fairbanks. In the classroom, she earned two degrees: biology and psychology. When she’s not representing her country at the highest level of skiing, she’s pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher.

Kramer is the latest athlete featured in U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s “On the Rise” series, presented by Zions Bank. Through community service, sponsorships and charitable donations, Zions Bank is committed to fueling economic growth and enhancing the quality of life in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming.

Q&A with Kendall Kramer

Q: What initially drew you to cross country skiing?

KK: I was drawn to the feeling of improving every day and appreciated how the work I put in created what I got out of it. It felt fair and beautiful! I also thought cross-country ski kids were super funny people whom I wanted to be around.

Q: When you were younger and getting into skiing, what were your goals?

KK: I wanted to make it to Junior Nationals so I could get a fun trip with my friends – the classic teenage motivators! On a more serious note, I wanted to represent the United States internationally.

Q: What is your biggest accomplishment so far in your career?

KK: Getting to represent the USA at World Cups consistently has been a super cool accomplishment for me and not taken lightly. It’s a big opportunity and accomplishment many hope to achieve. Specifically, representing Team USA at the Olympics felt important and impactful.

Q: What is your ultimate goal with skiing, or with being an athlete in general?

KK: I want to be a consistent top performer in the FIS cross country World Cup and do my best to raise the bar in domestic racing!

Q: Who are your heroes? 

KK: Everyone who goes out and skis in Fairbanks – it’s not easy when it’s -20 degrees all winter...

Q: You win $5,000 in prize money: What do you do with it?

KK: I pay a few months’ worth of rent in advance to take the stress off for a few months and make sure the money goes to essentials first. A splurge of mine is good food that makes me happy, so I may go to the grocery store and buy some more expensive nice things, or treat a friend to a meal!

Q: Do you have a budget or follow a spending structure?

KK: After a payment from my job or skiing, I pay rent, utilities, groceries and gas first. I then save half of what’s left over and put the other half towards travel and trips, because that’s a big value of mine.

Q: What’s one money habit you follow?

KK: Save more than you spend!

Team USA will premiere the official after-show companion episode to On The Edge: World Cup Ski Racing, the five-episode ESPN Original Series that followed the world's elite alpine ski racers through the 2025-26 season and 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, on June 23, Olympic & Paralympic Day. The episode will air on Team USA TV and Team USA’s YouTube channel and will feature exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with key athletes from the docuseries. 

On The Edge: World Cup Ski Racing was directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Pat Dimon, produced by Bright North USA and the International Ski & Snowboard Federation in partnership with Stifel U.S. Ski Team and Team USA.

The after show consists of multiple conversations with Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team athletes, including Olympic downhill gold medalist Breezy Johnson, two-time Olympic super-G silver medalist Ryan Cochran-Siegle and two-time World Cup winner Bryce Bennett, each reflecting on what it was like to have their stories told on a global stage. Emmy Award-winning director Pat Dimon, who directed the series, hosts the after-show, which pairs athlete interviews with b-roll footage from the Games and the documentary itself, offering fans a rare glimpse into what goes into capturing elite ski racing on film and why the stories behind the speed matter. 

Team USA TV will re-air all five episodes of On The Edge at 8 p.m. ET nightly through June 27, each followed by the after-show.

HOW TO WATCH 
The full after-show will also be available on Team USA’s YouTube channel.

• Tuesday, June 23, 8:00 p.m. – On The Edge, Episode 1 + After Show – teamusa.com/tv 

• Wednesday, June 24, 8:00 p.m. – On The Edge, Episode 2 + After Show – teamusa.com/tv

• Thursday, June 25, 8:00 p.m. – On The Edge, Episode 3 + After Show – teamusa.com/tv 

• Friday, June 26, 8:00 p.m. – On The Edge, Episode 4 + After Show – teamusa.com/tv 

• Saturday, June 27, 8:00 p.m. – On The Edge, Episode 5 + After Show – teamusa.com/tv 

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is proud to announce a record 13 domestic FIS World Cup events for the 2026-27 season, the most domestic events held in U.S. Ski & Snowboard history. The world’s best athletes in alpine, freeski, freestyle, Para snowboard, ski jumping and snowboard will compete across 10 venues. 

The season kicks off over Thanksgiving weekend with the highly anticipated Stifel Killington Cup, an Audi FIS Ski World Cup, making its return to Vermont after a brief hiatus, with women’s tech races on the schedule. During the same weekend, Copper Mountain will welcome the men’s tech circuit for the Stifel Copper Cup. 

The domestic calendar continues at full speed through December, with long-standing snowboard and freeski events, including two Toyota U.S. Grand Prix events in Colorado and both men’s and women’s alpine races at Beaver Creek for the Stifel Birds of Prey. After the new year, Lake Placid, Steamboat, Waterville Valley, Aspen Snowmass and Deer Valley will host freeski, freestyle, Para snowboard, ski jumping and snowboard events, before the domestic World Cup tour concludes with the Stifel Sun Valley Finals presented by Cloudflare in Sun Valley, Idaho, the Audi FIS World Cup Finals.

“This will be a very exciting season for our athletes and fans and we’re looking forward to hosting an historic number of World Cups on home snow,” said U.S. Ski & Snowboard President and CEO Sophie Goldschmidt. “With 13 events across the country, our athletes will have incredible opportunities to compete in front of family, friends and passionate fans, while the communities, resorts and partners who put so much work into these events will again see the impact that these World Cups have on the future of our sport.”

Alpine  

The 2026-27 Audi FIS Alpine World Cup season will include five events this season, all part of the Stifel U.S. Ski Series. It kicks off with a Thanksgiving weekend doubleheader in the United States. The men open the season with the Stifel Copper Cup at Copper Mountain, Colorado with a super-G and giant slalom, while the women return to the fan-favorite Stifel Killington Cup for a giant slalom and slalom, where nearly 40,000 people historically attend.  

The momentum continues over the next two weekends with the return of the iconic Stifel Birds of Prey races in Beaver Creek, Colorado; the broadcast will be presented by U.S. Ski & Snowboard partner United Airlines. The men will take on one of the most legendary tracks on the World Cup circuit across four races — an expanded schedule featuring two downhills, a super-G and a giant slalom. The women will then make their highly anticipated return to the Stifel Birds of Prey for the second time, opening their speed season on home snow in the U.S. with two downhills and a super-G.

The World Cup action in the United States concludes at the Stifel Sun Valley Finals presented by Cloudflare in Sun Valley, Idaho, which wraps up the alpine season with the world’s top 25 best male and female athletes in each discipline. It will be the second time Sun Valley has hosted the FIS World Cup Finals in three seasons. 

Snowboard & Freeski 

The Stifel U.S. Freeski Team, Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team and World Cup field will compete in the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix circuit across multiple premier venues in Colorado. Copper Mountain starts the series with halfpipe, with an additional venue to be confirmed for slopestyle.

The domestic tour wraps in late February at Aspen Snowmass’ renowned Buttermilk venue, this time featuring both slopestyle and halfpipe competition. 

Freestyle 

Three iconic freestyle venues — Lake Placid, Waterville and Deer Valley — will return to the calendar to host Azerbaijan FIS World Cups and welcome the Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team athletes back to home snow. 

The Lake Placid Freestyle Cup will feature two aerials World Cups, an individual and team aerials, while the Waterville Freestyle Cup presented by Stifel will house moguls and dual moguls events. The North American tour will wrap up at Deer Valley Resort for the Freestyle International presented by Stifel for moguls, aerials and dual moguls, known for its enormous crowds and exciting night events. 

Ski Jumping

The world’s top ski jumpers will return to Lake Placid, NY, for the Stifel Lake Placid Ski Jumping Cup, featuring individual competitions on the HS128 hill as well as a mixed team event. The event marks the third visit to the historic Olympic venue. 

Para Snowboard

The FIS Para Snowboard World Cup circuit will head west to Steamboat Springs for the Toyota Para Snowboard Cup, the third year in a row that Steamboat will host a Para snowboard World Cup after a long drought of U.S.-based events. 

2026-27 U.S. World Cup Schedule*

Alpine
Nov. 28-29, 2026 – Stifel Copper Cup, Copper Mountain, CO – men’s super-G, giant slalom
Nov. 28-29, 2026 – Stifel Killington Cup, Killington, VT – women’s giant slalom, slalom
Dec. 3-6, 2026 – Stifel Birds of Prey, Beaver Creek, CO - men’s downhill, super-G, giant slalom
Dec. 11-13, 2026 – Stifel Birds of Prey, Beaver Creek, CO - women’s downhill, downhill, super-G 
March 20-25, 2027 – Stifel Sun Valley Finals presented by Cloudflare, Sun Valley, ID - men’s & women’s downhill, super-G, giant slalom, slalom 

Freestyle
Jan. 16 - 17, 2027 - Lake Placid Freestyle Cup, Lake Placid, NY - men and women aerials and team event
Jan. 22-23, 2027 – Waterville Freestyle Cup presented by Stifel, Waterville Valley, NH - moguls, dual moguls
Jan. 28-30, 2027 – Freestyle International presented by Stifel, Deer Valley, UT – moguls, dual moguls, aerials

Snowboard / Freeski
Dec. 10-12, 2026 – Toyota U.S. Grand Prix, TBD – slopestyle
Dec. 19-20, 2026 – Toyota U.S. Grand Prix, Copper Mountain, CO – halfpipe
Feb. 27-28, 2027 – Toyota U.S. Grand Prix, Aspen Snowmass, CO – slopestyle, halfpipe

Ski Jumping
Feb. 6-7, 2027 – Stifel Lake Placid Ski Jumping Cup, Lake Placid, NY – individual HS 128, combined team event

Para Snowboard
March TBC, 2027 – Toyota Para Snowboard Cup, Steamboat, CO – banked slalom

QUOTES

Sarah Franke, Senior Vice President of Operations, Vail Valley Foundation 
"Stifel Birds of Prey has always been a special event for our athletes and fans, but what we're building for December 2026 takes it to a new level. For the first time in the festival's history, we'll host seven World Cup races across two full weekends of men's and women's racing. Our U.S. athletes will have their home crowd behind them across both weekends, and the energy in Beaver Creek is going to be extraordinary."

Kevin Kirksey, Vice President of Marketing, Deer Valley
“We’re proud to welcome back the world’s top moguls and aerials athletes to Deer Valley for the 2027 Freestyle International presented by Stifel. This year marks Deer Valley Resort’s 30th year hosting elite international ski competitions, building on a legacy that includes serving as a venue for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games and the future freestyle moguls and aerials venue for the 2034 Olympic Winter Games. We’re looking forward to once again hosting fans and the community at Deer Valley Jan. 28 through 30, 2027 for three days of world-class competition at our renowned freestyle venue.”

Dustin Lyman, President & General Manager, Copper Mountain 
“Copper Mountain has long been a trusted home for elite competition, and we’re proud to continue that legacy by hosting two World Cup events during the upcoming winter in partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard. From World Cup alpine racing to another season of halfpipe competition, these events showcase the world-class venues, training environment and operational expertise that define Copper as the Athlete’s Mountain. Following the tremendous success of the 2025 Stifel Copper Cup presented by United Airlines, we’re excited to welcome the men back for another year and continue building on the momentum and energy it brings to our community and athletes alike.”

Bobby Murphy, COO, Beaver Creek 
“This is an incredibly exciting moment for Birds of Prey. The addition of a third women’s race, alongside four men’s races, will make the 2026 event the biggest and most dynamic in our history. Hosting seven World Cup races across two weekends on one of the sport’s most iconic courses speaks to Beaver Creek’s legacy as a premier venue for alpine racing and our shared commitment to growing the sport at the highest level. Expanding the women’s program in particular reflects meaningful momentum for the future of racing, and we’re thrilled to welcome the world’s best athletes and fans for what promises to be an unforgettable World Cup experience.”

Darcy Norfolk Rowe, Director of Communications/Public Information Officer, Olympic Regional Development Authority
“Lake Placid continues to play an important role on the international winter sports calendar, and we are proud to welcome athletes from around the world back to the Olympic Region for the 2026-27 season. These events provide world-class opportunities for athletes to train and compete on some of the most historic and technically demanding venues in the sport. Building on our strong momentum in recent years, we look forward to continuing to support the progression of winter sport competition at the highest level in Lake Placid.”

John Rigney, Chief Business Development Officer, Aspen One
“The Toyota U.S. Grand Prix is an iconic event, indeed a highlight of our winter sports programming. Buttermilk’s reputation for hosting world-class freeskiing and snowboarding competitions is unmatched, and the athletes and their fans deserve a stage where they can compete at the highest level. We’re honored to continue that legacy in 2027.” 

Tim Smith, President and General Manager, Waterville Valley Resort 
“We’re proud to once again host the world’s top moguls athletes here at the Birthplace of Freestyle Skiing. Supporting this event year after year reflects Waterville Valley’s long-standing commitment to the sport and its athletes. We look forward to welcoming the community to cheer on these incredible competitors as they showcase their talent on one of freestyle skiing’s most iconic stages.”

Mike Solimano, President and CEO, Killington Resort 
“We’re thrilled to welcome the Stifel Killington Cup back to Superstar this Thanksgiving weekend. With the new Superstar Six chairlift in place and more than 100 new snowguns covering the trail from top to bottom, we’re excited to showcase a new chapter for one of the most iconic ski racing venues in the U.S. That level of snowmaking power is a major part of what gives us the ability to host a world-class race this early in the season. Add in the support of the Killington community, Vermont, and the broader New England ski racing community, and it’s easy to see why this is one of the most special stops on the Audi FIS Ski World Cup tour.”

Pete Sonntag, Chief Operating Officer, Sun Valley Resort 
“Welcoming the World Cup Finals back to Sun Valley is both a tremendous honor and a testament to the dedication of our team, the vision of our owners, and the support of the community. The 2025 Stifel Sun Valley Finals proved that North American resorts can deliver a world-class racing experience with unmatched spirit and hospitality, and we’re excited for the opportunity to represent again in 2027.” 

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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 11 teams, including the Stifel U.S. Ski Team: alpine, cross country, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, freeski, nordic combined, Para alpine, Para nordic and ski jumping, the Toyota U.S. Para Snowboard Team and Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team. In addition to the elite teams, U.S. Ski & Snowboard also provides leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders across the USA, encouraging and supporting them in achieving excellence. By empowering national teams, clubs, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers and fans, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to the progression of its sports, athlete success and the value of team. For more information, visit usskiandsnowboard.org.

The Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team moguls team has announced key staffing changes ahead of the 2026-27 season. 

Bryon Wilson has announced his retirement from moguls coaching after serving as the team’s head coach for the last four seasons, and leading them to four Nations Cups, four World Championship medals and four Olympic medals. 

Taking over the head coaching position for the Stifel U.S. Freestyle Ski Team moguls team is Rob Kober, hailing from Canada. Kober led the Canadian Men’s Moguls Team for over 15 years, and helped them find success time and time again, including four Olympic medals, 17 World Championship podiums and countless World Cup wins. His impressive resume on the snow helped him earn the prestigious Jack Donohue Coach of the Year Award presented by the Coaching Association of Canada. Beyond his 20+ years of coaching experience, Kober has earned degrees in Adolescent Studies and High Performance coaching, building a strong foundation in fostering athlete relationships, developing specialized programs and strong leadership. 

In addition to hiring a new head coach, the staffing structure is expanding to include a new development coaching position. Chuck Martin will take the helm of the Moguls National Development Group, which brings together the next generation of moguls athletes from around the country to help bridge the gap between clubs and the U.S. team. Martin comes from Winter Park, where he served as the Head FIS Moguls Coach for the Winter Park Competition Center for the last three seasons. Martin has coached for 39 years after transitioning from his professional skiing career. During his time on the U.S. team, Martin earned one World Cup win, eight podiums, a World Championship bronze medal, and was named to the 1992 Olympic Team. In this new position, he will focus on building the up-and-coming moguls athletes to strengthen our pipeline across the country. 

"Bryon Wilson has had a tremendous impact on our moguls program over the last four seasons; under his leadership, the team achieved remarkable success," said Matt Gnoza, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Freestyle Sport Director. "Beyond the results, Wilson helped foster a team atmosphere that will continue to lead our program for years to come. We are incredibly grateful for his dedication and wish him all the best in his next chapter.

As we look to the future, we're excited to welcome Rob Kober as our new head coach. Rob brings an exceptional track record of success at the highest levels of our sport, along with a deep commitment to athlete development and team culture. His experience, leadership and vision make him an outstanding fit to lead our moguls program into the next Olympic cycle.

We are equally excited to add Chuck Martin to a newly created coaching role within the Moguls National Development Group. Chuck's experience as both an elite athlete and coach gives him a unique perspective that will be invaluable as we strengthen our athlete pipeline. The creation of the National Development Group reflects our commitment to building long-term success by providing greater support and opportunities for the next generation of U.S. moguls athletes. Together, these additions position us well for continued success both today and in the years ahead."

The team’s performance in the 2025-26 season was nothing short of incredible, earning the Nations Cup, securing four Olympic medals and 18 World Cup podiums despite a shortened season. These achievements will set the standard heading into a World Championship year.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard recognizes key medical staff retirements and welcomes new additions as the organization enters the 2026-27 season.

After two decades of service to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard and its athletes, Dr. Tom Hackett will step away from his longtime role as Head Team Physician for the Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team. His leadership and expertise have been instrumental in supporting generations of athletes on the World Cup and Olympic stages.

Just after the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Dr. Hackett received U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s prestigious Julius Blegen Award, recognizing his exceptional service and commitment to athlete care. Throughout more than two decades with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, Dr. Hackett volunteered his expertise at training camps, World Cup events and multiple Olympic Winter Games across multiple sports. Widely regarded as one of the top orthopedic surgeons in sports medicine, he has treated and operated on countless elite athletes, helping preserve and extend careers at the highest level of competition.

“Dr. Hackett has been a trusted leader and invaluable part of our medical team for more than two decades,” said Senior Director of Medical Operations Robyn Hase. “His expertise and unwavering commitment to athlete care have made a lasting impact on generations of athletes and staff. We are deeply grateful for everything he has given to the organization.” 

Though leaving his position, Dr. Hackett will remain actively engaged in the organization, leading the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Medical Council.  

Longtime physician Dr. Andrew Cooper, an orthopedic surgeon in the Salt Lake City, Utah valley, will also step away from the organization after more than 12 years of service. During his tenure, he served as Head Team Physician for the Stifel U.S. Freeski Team, traveling globally to care for elite freeskiers while also serving as a team physician during multiple Olympic Winter Games, World Championships, X Games and World Cups. His commitment to athlete care and performance has left a lasting impact across the organization.

“Dr. Cooper’s dedication and passion for supporting our athletes have been instrumental to the success of our teams over the years,” said Hase. “His professionalism and commitment to excellence have earned the respect of athletes and colleagues alike. We thank him for his tremendous contributions to the organization.” 

The organization will welcome two new physicians to support the Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team: Dr. Adam Wilson and Dr. Joseph Ruzbarsky. Dr. Wilson, an orthopedic surgeon based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, will take over Dr. Hackett’s role as the Head Team Physician for snowboard. He began working with U.S. Ski & Snowboard in 2016 during his Sports Medicine Fellowship in Taos, New Mexico and has since traveled extensively with the snowboard team both domestically and internationally. Dr. Ruzbarsky will support Dr. Wilson as the assistant snowboard team physician, traveling to competitions and navigating athletes’ medical needs. Dr. Ruzbarsky is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine, currently practicing at The Steadman Clinic in Aspen, Colorado.

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Wilson and Dr. Ruzbarsky to our medical team,” said Hase. “Their experience working with elite athletes and dedication to athlete health and performance make them great additions as we look ahead to the 2026-27 season.”

Logan Grosdidier is On the Rise 

Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team’s Logan Grosdidier is “On the Rise.” Grosdidier is one of the youngest alpine skiers on the team and is showing no signs of slowing down. In her rookie season on the national team, Grosdidier made her World Cup debut, won a NorAm Cup super-G title and earned a World Juniors silver medal.

Originally from Wenatchee, Washington, Grosdidier credits her ski racing development to the local mountain, Mission Ridge, where she first developed a love for the sport while chasing her siblings around. She later honed her skills at the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and now trains year-round with the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team. In her first season racing at the FIS level, she exceeded her own expectations by landing multiple NorAm podiums, an impressive feat for such a young racer, and soon after this initial success, she was named to the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team. Her sister, Tatum Grosdidier, is also on the national team. 

Grosdidier is looking to build on that momentum heading into the upcoming season and focus solely on the World Cup.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s “On the Rise” series, presented by Zions Bank, highlights athletes throughout the season. Through community service, sponsorships and charitable donations, Zions Bank is committed to fueling economic growth and enhancing the quality of life in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming.

What initially drew you to this sport?
My older sisters initially drew me into the sport. I wouldn't be where I am today if I hadn't followed in their footsteps and looked up to them throughout my life. Watching them ski inspired me to get involved and they helped create my passion for the sport from a very young age.

When you were younger and getting into the sport, what were your goals?
When I was younger, I never had any long-term goals in the sport. I mainly wanted to ski because I enjoyed it and got to spend time with my friends. However, I've always been a very competitive person. Whether it was skiing, soccer, or any activity that involved competition, I always wanted to win.

What is your biggest accomplishment?
My biggest accomplishment in alpine skiing is finishing second in the NorAm Cup overall standings this past season. It was a result greatly impacted by the support of the people around me.

What is your ultimate goal?
My ultimate goal is to become the best version of myself within the sport and to compete consistently on the World Cup circuit. I know I still have a long way to go before I reach my full potential, so my goal is to continue developing as an athlete, compete to my best ability and eventually establish myself among the top ski racers in the world. More than anything, I want to look back on my career knowing I made the most of every opportunity.

Who are your heroes?
My heroes are my older sisters. They've guided me through many of the decisions I've made in my life, both in and outside of skiing. Their support, advice and examples have played a huge role in who I am today.

You win $5,000 in prize money: what do you do with it?
I would most likely give the $5,000 prize money to my parents. They have been my number-one supporters throughout my career and have sacrificed so much to help me pursue my dreams. 

Do you have a budget or follow a spending structure?
I wouldn't say I follow a strict spending structure yet, since I'm not earning a consistent income right now, so I mostly try to be mindful of what I spend my money on. 

What's one money habit you follow?
One money habit I follow is thinking carefully before making a purchase. I try to avoid buying things on impulse and ask myself whether I actually need them before spending money.

Follow Logan and her journey here. 

TIME announced a list recognizing the 100 most influential figures shaping the global landscape of sports. Four athletes from U.S. Ski & Snowboard earned a place on the list, including Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn, Jessie Diggins and Oksana Masters. In the first list of its kind from TIME, athletes from across the entire sports landscape were recognized, including legends like Lionel Messi, LeBron James, Shohei Ohtani, Jannik Sinner and many more. 

Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team athlete Shiffrin, who was named to TIME 100’s Most Influential People list in 2023, is the winningest skier of all time and showed the world how to meet the moment when she captured Olympic gold in the slalom – her fourth Olympic medal – in Milano Cortina 2026. Shiffrin won the race by 1.5 seconds, the largest margin in any alpine slalom race since 1998. Throughout her storied career, Shiffrin has reset nearly every record in the sport. Four Olympic medals, including three golds and one silver, 15 World Championship medals, 18 overall FIS Crystal Globes, 110 World Cup wins, 121 World Cup podiums, and the status as the greatest alpine skier of all time.

“It’s an incredible honor to be recognized by TIME on their TIME100 list as an Icon in Sports alongside so many inspiring people,” said Shiffrin, in an Instagram post. “To be honest, recognition like this always feels a little surreal. Even after all these years, there’s still a part of me that wonders, ‘Is this real?’”

For Vonn, the recognition comes after a year many would call one of the most remarkable comebacks in sports. At 41, the Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete went into her fifth Olympic Games following a remarkable return from retirement that included eight podiums and a lead in the World Cup downhill standings heading into Milano Cortina. Nine days before the Olympic downhill, a crash at the Crans Montana World Cup left her with a torn ACL, but she refused to give up on her Olympic dream and made her return to the women's downhill. Seconds into the race, she crashed. Yet the story of Vonn is not measured by results; it is measured by what it means to keep showing up. 

“Honored to be named in the 2026 TIME100 Sports List!!” said Vonn in an Instagram post. “To be recognized alongside so many incredible athletes is truly humbling… Congratulations to everyone included. What an inspiring group of people to share this moment with. This past year has reminded me why I love this sport. Returning to the top of my sport and chasing a dream that so many thought was impossible has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.”

Jessie Diggins is the most decorated cross country skier in American history and officially retired at the end of the 2025-26 season with four Olympic medals – including the sport’s first Olympic gold, won alongside her teammate Kikkan Randall at the 2018 PeyongChang Olympic Winter Games –  four overall World Cup titles, 90 World Cup podiums, 30 World Cup wins, eight World Championship podiums and the most World Cup starts of any cross country skier in history. The Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team alumna’s inclusion on the TIME100 sports list is a fitting capstone to a career that elevated the sport to the masses, normalized the conversation about mental health in elite sport and reinforced the belief that there is always more to race for than a number on a results sheet. 

"So very honored and humbled to be listed as a leader in TIME 100 Sports alongside such incredible athletes," said Diggins. "I have had the gift of so many amazing role models throughout my life, and to be named alongside some of them is an honor that I don’t take lightly."

The most decorated Paralympic athlete of all time, Oksana Masters has won 24 Paralympic medals, competing for the U.S. across cross country skiing, biathlon, cycling and rowing at both the Winter and Summer Paralympic Games. Masters was born in Ukraine with birth defects suspected to be caused by radiation poisoning from the Chornobyl disaster and at age 14, both of her legs were amputated. She was adopted at age seven and moved to the U.S. from Ukraine. She began with rowing, winning her first bronze medal at the 2012 Paralympic Winter Games in London. Then, she won two medals in the 2014 Games in Sochi in cross country skiing. In PyeongChang 2018, Masters won her first gold in the cross country 1.5k sprint and five medals in total. Next, cycling. She claimed gold at the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo. In the 2022 Beijing Games, she became the first American to win seven medals in one single Games. At the Paris Paralympic Games, she won two gold medals; in Milano Cortina, she won three. 

“Being recognized by TIME as a TIME 100 Sports Honoree is an incredible honor – not just because of the company I’m standing alongside,” said Oksana, in an Instagram post. “This list includes some of the most iconic athletes, pioneers, and voices in sport and broadcasting. To be mentioned among them is something I never could have imagined.”

Read the full list and how athletes were nominated here. TIME will host the first-ever TIME100 Sports Gala on July 16 in New York City.