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Hess, Goepper Podium at Toyota U.S. Grand Prix Aspen; Hess, Svea Irving Qualify For Milano Cortina

By Courtney Harkins - Stifel U.S. Ski Team
January, 10 2026
Hunter Hess finished second and Nick Goepper third at the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix at Aspen.
Hunter Hess finished second and Nick Goepper third at the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix at Aspen.

The final Olympic qualification event for freeski halfpipe delivered high drama and high-level performances Saturday at the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix at Aspen Snowmass, with Hunter Hess and Nick Goepper leading a deep showing from the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, taking the podium in second and third place.

Hess rose to the occasion when it mattered most, landing two huge runs to finish second and officially qualify for the Olympic team. He will join Goepper and Alex Ferreira on the team, with the final Olympic roster spot set to be named in the coming days.

Goepper followed closely behind, earning third place—his second podium in a week after winning the Snow Rodeo in Calgary. Finley Melville Ives of New Zealand took the win. 

Just off the podium, Matt Labaugh finished fourth after taking a slam that resulted in a busted lip on run one. Birk Irving was fifth, while Aspen local Alex Ferreira finished sixth in front of a supportive home crowd. Fellow hometown athletes Nick Geiser and Tristan Feinberg also delivered solid performances on familiar snow, finishing seventh and 10th, respectively.

Two-time Olympic champion David Wise finished 12th after struggling to put down a clean run in a highly competitive field. Aaron Blunck showed his trademark amplitude with an impressive first run before taking a heavy crash on the last trick and is currently undergoing medical evaluation. Dylan Ladd rounded out the U.S. results in 14th.

On the women’s side, Abby Winterberger was the top U.S. athlete, finishing sixth. Riley Jacobs was eighth, local girl Hanna Faulhaber ninth and Keva Kelly 10th. Though Svea Irving did not start in Aspen, she locked up her spot on the Olympic team due to her third place podium in Calgary the previous week. 

Fanghui Li of China won the women’s comp, with Zoe Atkin of Great Britain in second and Kexin Zhang of China third. 

Saturday’s competition marked the final Olympic qualifier for freeski halfpipe. Looking ahead, some athletes will remain in Aspen to compete at the X Games on Jan. 25, while others will shift focus and preparation toward the Olympic freeski halfpipe competition. 

RESULTS
Women
Men

Canter Wins in Aspen, Clinches Olympic Spot; Henkes Fourth

By Sadie Texer - Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team
January, 10 2026
Jake Canter

In dramatic fashion and in front of his hometown crowd, Jake Canter took home his first career World Cup victory at the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix’s men’s snowboard slopestyle final. The win mathematically locked his spot on the 2026 Olympic team that heads to Italy in less than a month.

It was an interesting final for both the men and women on Saturday morning, with sub-degree temperatures affecting the rails and impacting even the most veteran of athletes. First to drop was 15-year-old Jess Perlmutter, who made an uncharacteristic mistake falling on the first rail. Two-time Olympic champion Jamie Anderson followed her teammate and took a heavy slam on the same rail forcing her to DNS the second run. Perlmutter was able to lace together her second attempt to finish the day in seventh place and secure the 2026 women’s slopestyle national championship title - particularly impressive given that it was her first slopestyle World Cup.

The six American men looked to turn the day around for the red, white and blue. The squad was sitting pretty with three riders in the top five as USA’s Brock Crouch and Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team’s Red Gerard and Jake Canter all put down their first run. But run two was where the leaderboard started to shake up, as Judd Henkes entered the chat with his signature style to step into podium position. Second to last to drop, Canter locked in and delivered the run of his career - a 50-50 to front lipslide 270, then a back 270 on 270, a switch back 1260 nosegrab, back 1800 melon, and finally a switch noseslide 630 mute on the final section. The Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard alum was emotional watching his score come in from the judges - an 85.16 to land him in the top spot. With one rider to go, Canter anxiously watched as Olympic big air champion Su Yiming dropped in for his final attempt. The Aspen crowd knew it would be close after China’s top rider stomped his run but his 84.18 was not enough to best Canter’s full pull.

Judd Henkes finished fourth on the day, Olympic champion Red Gerard was sixth and Brock Crouch rounded out the top-eight in eighth place. Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team’s Dusty Henricksen took 14th and Sean FitzSimons 15th.

Canter's win clinched him to spot to joins Gerard on the men’s slopestyle/big air roster for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games.

The team heads to Laax for the final World Cup of the season that will decide the remaining two spots on the Olympic roster.

Results
Women
Men

Schaffrick, Barbieri Podium at Toyota U.S. Grand Prix Halfpipe in Aspen

By Courtney Harkins - Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team
January, 10 2026
Alessandro Barbieri and Maddy Schaffrick stand on the podium
Alessandro Barbieri and Maddy Schaffrick both stand on the podium at the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix.

The Toyota U.S. Grand Prix halfpipe World Cup got underway Friday at Aspen Snowmass’ Buttermilk Mountain, with Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team athletes Maddy Schaffrick and Alessandro Barbieri earning podium finishes in a key Olympic qualification event. 

In the women’s competition, Schaffrick delivered a confident performance to finish second overall. With results coming from athletes’ best score from two runs, Schaffrick set the tone early, laying down a strong opening run. The Colorado native was unable to improve on her first score but held firm to second place. It is Schaffrick’s first podium of the 2025-26 season and her fourth podium since her return to competition in 2024. 

Schaffrick was thrilled about her result, performing in front of her hometown Steamboat Springs-based friends and family who came to Aspen to watch.

On the men’s side, Barbieri continued his upward trajectory with a third-place finish. The American put down a solid first run to put himself in podium contention, then raised the bar in his second attempt, improving his score to secure third in a competitive field stacked with international talent. It is his second career podium, having also taken a third place result at the Calgary Snow Rodeo in 2025. 

Finals were stacked with American names, with Jake Pates finishing seventh, Ryan Wachendorfer eighth, Chase Josey ninth, Joey Okesson 10th and Levko Fedorowycz 11th.

Friday’s halfpipe event served as an Olympic qualification opportunity, with athletes earning valuable points toward Olympic team consideration. While U.S. Ski & Snowboard will not nominate the Olympic snowboard team until after the final World Cup in Laax, Switzerland Jan. 14-18, performances like those from Schaffrick and Barbieri underscore the momentum of the halfpipe program as the qualification window continues. 

Competition at the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix at Aspen continues through Saturday, with snowboard slopestyle at Snowmass and freeski halfpipe at Buttermilk. 

RESULTS 
Women 
Men

Radamus Seventh in Adelboden Giant Slalom

By Sierra Ryder - Stifel U.S. Ski Team
January, 10 2026
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River Radamus wins the second run in Adelboden to capture his fourth top 10 in a row. (Getty Images)

On a challenging giant slalom course in Adelboden, Switzerland Saturday, Stifel U.S. Ski Team alpine athlete River Radamus climbed from deep in the first run standings to finish seventh overall, continuing an impressive streak in World Cup giant slalom races. 

Radamus opened with a difficult first run where he ended up 30th under tough conditions. Snow made the course tricky to read, and River’s first attempt didn’t reflect his ability. But in true Radamus fashion, he knew how to hammer down a second run and did just that. 

“I had a pretty bad first run and I didn't know if I was going to get a second run, but once I got a second run I knew I had to take advantage and give it everything I had for sure,” said Radamus. 

The energy from the crowd in Adelboden was nothing short of remarkable - passionate and loud from start to finish. With fans lingering in the finish despite the winter weather, Radamus was able to feed off that intensity and delivered the fastest second run of the day by almost a second. Radamus then sat in the leaderboard chair upwards of 20 racers. 

“I always feel like Adelboden is one of the special races,” said Radamus. “It's a privilege just to be part of it. The crowd gives you so much energy so I knew that I wanted to do whatever I could to put on a show.” 

His seventh-place finish marks his fourth consecutive top-10 result in World Cup giant slalom, a streak that speaks to his growing consistency amongst the best. 

The winner of the race was none other than Swiss star Marco Odermatt. Brazilian Lucas Braathen Pinheiro was second and French skier Leo Anguenot third. This win marked Odermatt’s fifth consecutive win on the Adelboden track, a new record for the venue. Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes Ryder Sarchett, Bridger Gile, Isaiah Nelson, Patrick Kenney and George Steffey raced but did not qualify for a second run. 

The men will now turn to a slalom World Cup race Sunday in front of the same electric crowd. 

RESULTS
Men's giant slalom 

Vonn Wows in Zauchensee with Win 84; Wiles in Third

By Sierra Ryder - Stifel U.S. Ski Team
January, 10 2026
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Lindsey Vonn celebrates win 84 with teammate Jackie Wiles who shared the podium in Zauchensee, Austria. (Getty Images)

Lindsey Vonn delivered another historic performance in Saturday’s downhill in Zauchensee, Austria, charging to her 84th career World Cup victory in snowy, demanding conditions. The win marked yet another milestone for the speed icon and capped off an exceptional day for the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, which celebrated a double podium with Jackie Wiles finishing third. It was Wiles’ first podium since 2024. 

Heavy snowfall blanketed the course throughout the day, creating a challenging race that required confidence and commitment. Vonn embraced the conditions from the start. Despite the shortened course, Vonn was able to make up time where no one else could towards the middle end of the course. She punched her hand through the finish to get the coveted green light. 

“I took some big chances in the middle section,” said Vonn. “I took some risk, but I'm happy with my skiing. This was a tough downhill with these conditions but overall I'm happy today... I think I executed my plan really well. I brought good intensity to my race, so I just swung really hard,” said Vonn. 

Stifel U.S. Ski Team speed skier Jackie Wiles put together an outstanding run to secure third place from bib 16 and her first World Cup podium since 2024. Wiles attacked the course with confidence, handling the snowy surface well. It was the first time Vonn and Wiles shared the podium since 2018. 

“Today you just really had to stick your nose in it,” said Wiles. “If you were outside of the line it was slow, so you really didn't nail the line but more than anything, just really charge and attack.” 

The double podium result highlighted the strength and depth of the American speed squad, especially on a day when conditions tested the entire field. After Wiles, Breezy Johnson snagged an impressive seventh place, Allison Mollin skied to a career best in 14th place and Keely Cashman landed in 18th. 

Stifel U.S. Ski Team athletes Haley Cutler, Tricia Mangan and Mary Bocock also raced and finished in 45th, 46th and 47th place. 

“I think that you really just have to fight for everything today,” said Johnson. “You really just had to be looking for any amount of time that you could.” 

The women’s team builds their lead in the Nations Cup overall as well as Nations Cup downhill standings. The women will switch gears to super-G on Sunday. 

RESULTS
Women's downhill

Forehand Wins Aspen Toyota U.S. Grand Prix Slopestyle

By Erin Doyle - Stifel U.S. Freeski Team
January, 9 2026
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Mac Forehand celebrating his Toyota U.S. Grand Prix win

After a tough beginning to the slopestyle season due to snow conditions, the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix at Aspen Snowmass made the wait worth it with Stifel U.S. Freeski Team athlete Mac Forehand coming away with the win in the slopestyle.

For the first time since 2018, slopestyle was held at Snowmass instead of Buttermilk. Aspen Snowmass built a stellar venue, even with lack of snow at the beginning of the week. The athletes were excited about the course, with Mac Forehand thanking the teams.

"Aspen has been awesome," said Forehand. "Shoutout to Charles (Beckinsale) and the Aspen park crew for getting the course ready in time. The course is amazing; the jumps are perfect."

After an exciting first run, 2025 World Championship medalist Forehand held onto the lead through the end of the competition. The judges loved his jumps with his switch left double cork 1620 lead cuban wowing the judges and earning him the top score of that section. He was joined on the podium by Estonia's Henry Sildaru in second and Norway's Ulrik Samnoey in third. Thinking about his results today, Forehand said,

"Today was amazing, I couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. I was definitely super stressed going into it. It all clicked today, it all worked, and finally, the stress has gone away. I'm just super excited that I got the win, and hopefully I'm one step closer to going to Milan and the Olympics."

While this win does not confirm a spot for Forehand at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games, it does put him in a good position to earn his second Olympic start. 

Konnor Ralph was the next American, with a strong finish in fourth. Ralph was strong on both his jumps and rails, earning him a second top-five finish of the season. Henry Townshend had a career-best result  in seventh, after making his first World Cup finals earlier this week. Townshend impressed the judges most with his second rail: a left 270 front swap, pretzel 270.  

Colby Stevenson finished ninth, Hunter Henderson 13th and Alex Hall 14th.

On the women's side, Avery Krumme was the lone American woman in the finals. Krumme finished sixth with slow, snowy conditions for the women. Krumme had another great result in at the Visa Big Air presented by Toytoa in Steamboat, making this her second top-six World Cup finish of the season.

The Stifel U.S. Freeski Team throws down in the halfpipe finals Saturday at 3:00 p.m. ET. Watch live on Outside TV.  

RESULTS
Women
Men
 

J.Crew Launches First Collection with U.S. Ski & Snowboard

By U.S. Ski & Snowboard
January, 8 2026
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(left to right) U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes Hailey Langland, Colby Stevenson, Tess Johnson, Zach Miller, Rell Harwood and River Radamus in the new J.Crew x U.S. Ski & Snowboard collection.

The brand is the official lifestyle apparel partner for U.S. Ski & Snowboard, collaborating on exclusive product, campaigns featuring elite American athletes, and experiences that engage the ski community and beyond.

New York, NY – January 8, 2026 – J.Crew unveils its highly anticipated collection with U.S. Ski & Snowboard as part of a three-year partnership. Celebrating J.Crew’s longstanding connection to mountain life and après-ski style, the collection comes together with the renowned national organization as its athletes head into their Olympic and Paralympic journeys. Sitting at the intersection of style, sport, and community, the collection is designed with items for slopeside leisure and on-mountain performance. It will come to life through key partnership touchpoints, including a campaign featuring elite athletes and community-focused activations. Launching ahead of the Olympic season, when snow sports take center stage, the collection invites audiences everywhere to show their support for U.S. Ski & Snowboard and its athletes.

The 26-piece offering spans refined knitwear, elevated loungewear, and essential cold-weather accessories for women, men, and kids, and features exclusive vintage-inspired patches. Expanding into performance, the partnership also includes a ski capsule with U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s official on-mountain partner, Kappa, featuring technical jackets for women and men that blend high-performance design with refined mountainside style for athletes and enthusiasts alike.

“This partnership is about more than outfitting athletes and fans, it’s about celebrating U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s commitment to athleticism, dedication, and excellence,” said Libby Wadle, Chief Executive Officer of J.Crew Group. “We’re proud to spotlight the remarkable journeys of these athletes and build excitement around the sport as they head toward the Winter Games.”

Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, added, “This partnership brings together athletes, fans, and supporters through a shared sense of pride in U.S. Ski & Snowboard. By celebrating the passion and spirit behind the sports, we hope to inspire the next generation to see themselves on the mountain and believe in what’s possible.”

The collection brings J.Crew’s creative vision to life under the direction of its creative leaders. “Alpine style has always been part of the J.Crew lifestyle. Drawing from our rich archives, these pieces capture a retro spirit with a modern perspective on fit and color,” said Olympia Gayot, Creative Director of Women’s and Children’s Design. “Skiing and snowboarding are becoming increasingly central to culture, and the enthusiasm for snow sports has never been higher. We’re excited to meet this moment with a fresh take on classic American winter style. This collection honors our shared histories while celebrating the elite athletes shaping the future of the sport,” added Brendon Babenzien, Creative Director of Men’s.

The collection debuts with a campaign spotlighting athletes to watch, including Stifel U.S. Freeski Team member and Olympic silver medalist Colby Stevenson; Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team member, Olympian and X Games medalist Hailey Langland; Stifel U.S. Freeski Team member and X Games medalist Rell Harwood; Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team member, Olympian and World Cup medalist River Radamus; and Stifel U.S. Freestyle Team member, Olympian and world champion Tess Johnson; and Toyota U.S. Para Snowboard Team member,  Paralympian and two-time World Champion Zach Miller. It will come to life through community-focused activations at U.S. Ski & Snowboard events throughout the winter season.

J.Crew and U.S. Ski & Snowboard will continue their partnership over the next three years, establishing a sustained presence designed to build momentum and impact over time. “J.Crew and U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s inaugural collection marks the true beginning of a long-term partnership that brings together J.Crew’s timeless American style with the adventurous, warm, and performance-driven spirit of U.S. Ski & Snowboard.”  said Kevin Ulrich, Chairman of J.Crew Group. 

As part of this partnership, J.Crew is proud to support Share Winter Foundation, whose work is focused on expanding youth access to skiing and snowboarding and strengthening inclusion across winter sports. 

The collection will be available in select J.Crew stores and online at jcrew.com.

About J.Crew 
J.Crew is an iconic American brand and internationally recognized omnichannel retailer known for its timeless style, quality craftsmanship, and modern approach to classic design. Rooted in a deep connection to personal style and self-expression, J.Crew offers thoughtfully designed women’s, men’s, and kids’ collections that blend heritage with a point of view that feels relevant today. Serving as a destination for both everyday essentials and standout pieces, J.Crew creates clothing designed to fit seamlessly into everyday life. As of January 1, 2026, J.Crew operates 117 retail stores across the United States and maintains a global e-commerce presence. For more information, visit jcrew.com.

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, including the Stifel U.S. Ski Team: alpine, cross country, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, freeski, nordic combined, Para alpine 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 www.usskiandsnowboard.org.

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Brooklyn DePriest is On The Rise

By Sadie Texer - Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team
January, 6 2026
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Brooklyn DePriest is quickly emerging as one of the most exciting young competitors on the men’s snowboarding circuit. Over the 2024–25 season, the Ski & Snowboard Club Vail rider notched his best big air World Cup result with a standout fifth place finish in Secret Garden, showing he can contend with the sport’s elite on the biggest stages. 

DePriest 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 quality of life in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming.

We caught up with DePriest to dive into his background, reflect on a his young career and learn about his goals in the future.

Q: What initially drew you to the sport?
BROOKLYN DEPRIEST: Initially, I can't really pin any specific thing or moment that drew me to the sport. But there was this one day at Northstar where I was watching Chas and Toby get sled laps on the big jumps and being so amazed. Pretty sure he was doing double 10s and I was on the chair thinking like that is exactly what I want to do. I found that the process of building smaller tricks and getting steadily better and having infinite things to learn is such an addicting feeling.

Q: When you were younger and getting into the sport, what were your goals?
BD: I wanted to be a pro snowboarder. I didn't really know at the time what that meant, but I knew that I wanted to win to say I was pro. Even before I started competing at around 8 years old, I wanted to be a pro and wanted to be the best. Though as soon as I started competing, I quickly found out that my goals were to win contests. Even at a young age, I loved the contest nerves and loved the feeling of landing runs. That feeling was one I couldn't shake and still can't to this day.

Q: What is your biggest accomplishment?
BD: Either my 5th place Big Air finish at the Secret Garden World Cup or my 8th place at the first ever Rockstar Open Parkstyle event. The actual finishing rank doesn't mean as much to me as how I felt on my board those days. Finally figuring out how to do tech lines and bigger tricks, all while having the best time on my snowboard, is by far my biggest accomplishment. I've recently fallen in love with the sport in a new way, and having fun with my friends, all while getting to snowboard and compete, has led me to these finishes. That's what I'm most stoked on.

Q: What is your ultimate goal?
BD: Right now, I'd have to say an Olympic medal. Though I do feel that once I make the Olympics and perform at that level, I feel like my goals will change. Realistically, I want to leave a legacy and a name in the sport. Maybe even having style that kids getting into the sport are trying to emulate. So yeah, short term would be the Olympics and then the long term would be getting into the backcountry and trying to immerse myself in the sport even more.

Q: Who are your heroes? Both in & out of the sport.
BD: In the sport, it would have to be Mark McMorris. I've been watching him ever since I started watching snowboarding and his stories are wild. Coming back from injury and still being at the top of the game after all of these years is insane. He also spoke at my high school graduation, so that was pretty epic.

Out of the sport, it would be my dad. I don't look up to that many people, but he was one of those people that I try to take after. He has supported me in so many ways for so many years and his work ethic is something I always try and strive to mimic. He has worked so hard for my family and still kicks ass on his snowboard, mountain bike, and skateboard. By far my hero in and out of the sport.

Questions sponsored by Zion's Bank.

Q: You win $5,000 in prize money: What do you do with it?
BD: Most of the time, I will invest any winnings or throw them into my savings account. Though I do always try to move it somewhere that'll appreciate over time.

Q: Do you budget or follow any structure related to spending?
BD: Overall, I like to try and spend as little as possible, but I do have a budget that I created based on my spending habits and how much I'm making. Most of the time, my earnings look very different every month, depending on how I'm doing in competition, haha.

Q: What’s one money habit you follow?
BD:  Invest at least a certain amount of money every single month. I've seen how money can compound in stocks and CDs so I like to just throw money in every month and stay patient. I also like to buy something nice every here and there just to remind myself that it doesn't have to be a perfect process.

Keep up with Brooklyn on Instagram HERE!

Vinecki Wins, Dehlinger Third in Lac-Beauport

By Ryan Odeja - Stifel U.S. Ski Team
January, 6 2026
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After returning from injury and making her return to triple jumps, Winter Vinecki is back on top of the podium two years later, taking the top spot in Lac-Beauport, Canada. Quinn Dehlinger earned his first podium of the season, finishing in third place. 

“It’s so special, and it’s so exciting having all of these kids here cheering us on,” said Vinecki. “It’s such an amazing feeling being back on top of the podium, especially coming off of an injury last season. I’m just really excited.” 

The U.S. was on a roll from the start of the day, with eight American athletes advancing to the finals. Vinecki took the top spot in qualifying for the women. Karenna Elliott, who is returning to competition after a knee injury, just missed out on finals, finishing 14th. Dani Loeb finished 16th, and Chris Lillis finished 18th. 

Four athletes advanced to the super final round, finishing in the top six in the finals. Derek Krueger just missed the super finals, finishing seventh; Kaila Kuhn finished eighth, Ashton Salwan finished 10th and Ian Schoenwald finished 12th. Vinecki and Dehlinger took the top spots in finals. 

The athletes continued to shine in the super finals. Connor Curran and Tasia Tanner both finished in fourth place, a personal best for Tanner. Quinn Dehlinger threw a double full full full earning 123.53 points to finish on the podium in third place. 

“I was really happy to finally execute the way I wanted to in super finals," said Dehlinger. "In Ruka and in China I got to the super finals and didn’t put down the jumps that I wanted and sadly ended up in fourth and fifth, but today I put down the jump that I wanted to and ended up in third place so happy to get on the podium." 

Vinecki stole the show in Canada, earning her sixth World Cup win. Vinecki threw a full full full for the second time in competition and the first time in an individual event. 

“It feels amazing to be back on top of the podium. This is the second time I’ve competed full full fulls, but this is the first time in an individual competition, so I was able to do it in China in the team event, and I was really excited to put one down for myself, and we’re going to be right back at it tomorrow.

Tomorrow, the aerials athletes compete again in Lac-Beauport at 1:30 pm ET. 

RESULTS
Women
Men

Diggins Wins Tour de Ski

By Courtney Harkins - Stifel U.S. Ski Team
January, 4 2026
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Jessie Diggins and the Stifel U.S. Ski Team celebrate her win of the overall Tour de Ski. (Nordic Focus)

Jessie Diggins capped off a historic week by taking second place in the final climb and winning the overall title at the 2025–26 Tour de Ski, marking the third time in her career that the Stifel U.S. Ski Team star has claimed victory in cross country's most prestigious stage race.

On the men’s side, Gus Schumacher delivered a breakthrough performance for the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, finishing 16th and securing seventh overall in the Tour de Ski. Schumacher’s result stands as the best overall finish by an American man in the history of the event, surpassing the previous mark of 13th set by Ben Ogden at the 2022–23 Tour de Ski.

“I'm psyched,” said Schumacher. “My goal was to get top 10 coming in and it was nice to have a solid tour with some like really bright spots with the 5k.”

Diggins took the overall win by two minutes and 17 seconds, and only added to her lead on the iconic Final Climb up Alpe Cermis, a brutal uphill pursuit. The climb begins in the Val di Fiemme stadium before ascending straight up a ski resort, featuring gradients that reach up to 28 percent—comparable in steepness to Killington Resort’s Outer Limits or Deer Valley’s Champion trail. In her final appearance on the famed climb, Diggins once again proved her combination of endurance, power and tactics.

"We had such amazing help from so many people, such great cheering today," said Diggins. "We've had an amazing team vibe, great energy and I've had great skis every day of the tour and it really takes everything from everyone to make it happen and so I'm just so thankful for my team. It was so fun to close it down with a good one today and it'll be a great team celebration tonight!

It was Diggins’ final Tour de Ski title, as she announced her retirement from the World Cup after the 2025-26 season. Her win continues to solidify her legacy as one of the greatest cross country skiers in U.S. history—and one of the sport’s defining athletes of her generation.

"Honestly, the Tour de Ski is one of the hardest things to win," said Diggins. "When we won the Olympics, it's amazing, it's really special, but that's one race and the Tour is day after day after day after day after day. You have to put it together back to back, you have to be on, and you have to keep together under cumulative pressure and that is really hard. It's hard on you and it's hard on the team and I am so proud of the team for winning."

Behind Schumacher and Diggins, Ogden was 22nd and Zak Ketterson 35th in the 10k to finish 25th and 36th in the overall standings, respectively. Julia Kern took an impressive 14th on the day and 17th overall in the Tour de Ski, besting her previous 20th place overall Tour de Ski result.

The 2025-26 Tour de Ski opened in Toblach, Italy, with four stages before concluding in Val di Fiemme for the final two stages. Val di Fiemme will also serve as a host venue for cross country skiing at the upcoming Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games, adding further significance to the Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s strong performance on Olympic terrain.

RESULTS
Women’s 10k mass start skate
Men’s 10k mass start skate

Women’s overall
Men’s overall