U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced updates to the Intermountain Health Freestyle International presented by Stifel, originally scheduled to take place at Deer Valley Resort. Due to unseasonably warm weather, both the aerials and moguls World Cup events will be moved. 

• Aerials: The aerials World Cup will now be held in conjunction with the Stifel Lake Placid Freestyle Cup in Lake Placid, NY, Jan. 11-12, 2026. The weekend will feature two individual aerials World Cup events, replacing the originally planned team competition.
   
• Moguls: The moguls and dual moguls World Cup events will move to New Hampshire’s Waterville Valley Resort and take place January 15-16.

The change is designed to ensure critical qualification opportunities in an Olympic year. 

“While this year’s weather has created some challenges, our priority is ensuring athletes have the best opportunity to qualify for the Olympic Winter Games,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President & CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “We are grateful to both Lake Placid and Waterville Valley for stepping up quickly and collaboratively to find the best solution. At the same time, Deer Valley remains one of our most important and cherished partners. The legacy of hosting World Cups at Deer Valley is unmatched, and we look forward to returning to the resort next season.”

As part of the deal, the U.S. Revolution Tour is renamed iHeart Rev Tour

U.S. Ski & Snowboard and iHeartMedia, the leading audio media company in America and No.1 podcast publisher globally, announced a partnership denoting iHeartMedia as the Official Radio and Podcast Media Partner of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. 

Under the terms of the deal, iHeart will formally become the title partner of a major series, the U.S. Revolution Tour, and the presenting partner of the Stifel Lake Placid Freestyle Cup. The U.S. Revolution Tour is the premier development series for freeskiing and snowboarding, designed to bridge the gap between amateur competition and elite-level events. The event will be renamed the iHeart Rev Tour. At the World Cup level, iHeart will support the Stifel Lake Placid Freestyle Cup presented by iHeartRadio, Jan. 11-12, 2026, an Azerbaijan FIS Freestyle World Cup aerials event. 

iHeart has formed significant partnerships with major sports leagues throughout their history, including the NFL and NHL. In the Olympic space, iHeartRadio is the exclusive audio partner for NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Milano Cortina Winter Games, providing audio support and original content on Olympic-themed podcasts, and more. 

“This partnership connects U.S. Ski & Snowboard with a global brand and allows us the opportunity to reach entirely new audiences,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President & CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “Their work in sports is impressive, and we are looking forward to opening the door of our world for their listeners. We are thrilled about their support of our key development events and at the World Cup level, and look forward to seeing what we can achieve together as a team.”

“This partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard reflects iHeartMedia’s commitment to fueling the future of sport by connecting fans with the athletes and moments that define competition at every level,” said Michael Biondo, President of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at iHeartMedia. “From the iHeart Rev Tour to the World Cup stage in Lake Placid, we’re proud to amplify these events through the power of radio, podcasts and streaming audio, bringing new audiences to the sport and supporting the next generation of elite talent.”

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.

About iHeartMedia, Inc.
iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with nine out of ten Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio in every month. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the size of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, with five times more followers than the next audio media brand, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.

Stifel U.S. Ski Team skier River Radamus delivered a standout performance Sunday on the legendary Gran Risa in Alta Badia, Italy, posting a strong seventh place in the men’s World Cup giant slalom.

Radamus skied with confidence and aggression throughout both runs. After an electrifying first run in second place, the Stifel U.S. Ski Team standout would need to keep a crisp pace on the technical and demanding course to keep his position. 

“That first run felt great, I was just focused on committing from top to bottom,” said Radamus. “I love this hill, it's one of the best on tour.” 

The second run proved difficult for the top field as the course deteriorated quicker than run one. The top skiers would need to commit extra hard and ski super clean to keep their first run position. Radamus did his best to stay on line but faltered in a few key areas, losing precious time. He would land seventh. His third top ten in a row. 

“I knew that you'd have to do something special to be able to stay up there with the top guys,” said Radamus. “I made too many mistakes in the second run, but I liked the effort and the attitude I had. I was racing to win. I wasn't racing to finish.”

It was also a promising start for teammate Bridger Gile who impressed on run one going from bib 46 to 13th. Unfortunately on run two he hit a bump and his ski pre-released. 

The winner of the race was Austrian Marco Schwarz, second place was Brasil’s Lucas Braathen and in third place Austrian Stefan Brennsteiner. 

Although Gile did not finish the second run, his performance showed promising speed and marked another step forward in his World Cup giant slalom progression.

The team will now have a couple weeks off before the next tech series in January. 

RESULTS
men's giant slalom 

Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s Lindsey Vonn returned to the World Cup podium in super-G on Sunday at the Val d’Isère venue, marking another milestone moment in her continued comeback season. This podium is number 142 for the speed star. Vonn showed trademark power and precision, finishing just behind winner Sofia Goggia of Italy and second-place Alice Robinson of New Zealand.

“I was skiing with aggression and I was dynamic, and that's what I'm looking for. So all in all, a great weekend,” said Vonn. “Four times on the podium in five races. I couldn't really be any happier.” 

Vonn attacked the long, rolling super-G track with confidence, carrying speed through the gliding sections while staying clean and aggressive on the technical turns. Her run put her solidly into podium position early and held up as the field raced under challenging winter conditions.

“It's fun to be competitive with these amazing young women and I'm excited for the next block. I'm going to recharge, get in the gym again, and be ready for the next big push through to Cortina.”

It was also a solid day for teammates Keely Cashman and Tricia Mangan who landed in 11th and 24th. 

“I was excited to start bib one today, that was a first for me,” said Cashman. “It was super warm so I knew I needed to take advantage of the start position so I really tried to stick to the plan from inspection and I think I had a solid run.”

The women’s speed team will now go home for some much deserved family time over the holidays and return for the Zauchensee races early January. 

RESULTS
women's super-G

The Stifel U.S. Freeski Team landed in Copper Mountain, Colorado for their first home snow halfpipe event of the season — the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix. After a busy last week in Secret Garden, China, the halfpipe team hopped straight off the plane and headed to the iconic Copper halfpipe.

In his first World Cup of the 2025-26 season, Alex Ferreira continued his podium streak - making it 16 straight FIS podiums in a row. After taking a fall on his first run, Ferreira was under pressure to have a perfect second run. In typical Ferreira fashion, he delivered when he needed to, with a 91.50, putting him in first and securing him the win.

Teammate Hunter Hess held down the top spot through run one, after being the top qualifier on Thursday. With a clean first run, ending in his signature misty 540, Hess scored an 88.00 from the judges. Hess dialed up to answer Ferreira's second run and wowed the crowd with a new version of his signature trick, a misty 720 with a safety grab. The judges rewarded him with an 89.00, not quite enough for the top spot.

Ferreira and Hess were joined on the podium by Canadian Andrew Longino in third.

The American men had a great showing this weekend, with Tristan Feinberg finishing in fifth, Ben Fethke sixth, Birk Irving seventh, Cael McCarthy 10th, Hunter Maytin 11th, David Wise 13th, Aaron Blunck 14th, Dylan Ladd 15th and Nick Goepper 16th.

On the women's side, Kate Gray was the top American woman finishing in fifth. After qualifying in third, Gray was one to watch in the finals. After a fall on run one, Gray had an epic run two with a huge right cork 900 on her first hit. Riley Jacobs finished seventh and Abby Winterberger in eighth. 

The halfpipe crew is back in action in Calgary, Canada, on New Year's Day.

RESULTS
Women
Men

Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Lindsey Vonn added another strong result to her remarkable 2025-26 World Cup season with a third-place finish in Saturday’s downhill on the demanding course in Val d’Isère, France. 

“I love this area. It's been such a great place for me,” said Vonn. “I wish I would have skied a little bit better today and not made that mistake but overall happy.” 

At 41 years old, Vonn continues to defy expectations in what has been an extraordinary comeback campaign. The American skier clocked a strong run to stand on the podium behind Austrian Cornelia Huetter and Germany’s Kira Weidle-Winkelmann, who finished second. Despite a small line error in the lower section that cost her a bit of time, Vonn’s experience and precision on the snow ensured she remained in podium contention throughout.

“I'm really happy with my skiing,” said Vonn. “I have another podium and I still have the red bib, so there's a lot to be happy about. I'm just looking to improve myself every race and I know I can be better.”

This result marks yet another highlight in Vonn’s season: her 141st career World Cup podium. Vonn has now stood on the downhill podium three times this season, marking a perfect podium streak in the discipline. 

Vonn’s teammates delivered depth as well with Breezy Johnson in seventh and Jackie Wiles in 15th. Plus teammates Allison Mollin, Haley Cutler and Keely Cashman made the top 30 in 22nd, 27th and 28th. Mollin nabbed the Stifel Bibbo Award again - the third time she has done so. 

“I was happy with my skiing but bummed I feel like the time wasn’t there,” said Wiles. “I lost a lot in the second split and don't really know why. I feel like I’m skiing well and hungry for a lot more.” 

The women will now prepare for a super-G on Sunday to wrap up the weekend. 

RESULTS
Women's downhill

Following her success in Trondheim, Norway, Stifel U.S. Nordic Combined Team athlete Alexa Brabec returned to the World Cup podium in Ramsau, Austria, claiming second in the women’s individual mass start normal hill HS98/5.0km. It is her second podium of the 2025-26 season and her second career podium.

The mass start race is always an exciting format to watch and Brabec skied confidently to second place in the cross country race, putting her in a great position for ski jumping. After having the best jump in official training and winning the PCR jump Thursday, Brabec put down an outstanding 90-meter jump, putting her just .5 points behind Norway’s Ida Marie Hagen.

“I’m super psyched with today," said Brabec. "It was a hard race so it feels good that I was able to put down the second fastest time. And it was a pretty good jump so I am excited to go again tomorrow.”

Teammate Annika Malacinski also had another strong performance with an 11th place finish. With both U.S. women in the top 15 again, they continue to prove that the U.S. women are podium contenders in every start. 

Results
Women

Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team’s Bea Kim made a thrilling return to the FIS Snowboard World Cup circuit, delivering a breakthrough performance to secure third place at the 2025 Toyota U.S. Grand Prix in Copper Mountain, Colorado.

The world's best halfpipe snowboarders were back in the U.S. for the final stop before holiday break in Copper Mountain, Colorado. After days of repetitions in the halfpipe and a solid round of qualifers, it was all on the line for the snowboard halfpipe finals. 

And for Kim, it was time to make her comeback. 

After falling on the final trick of her first run, the 18-year-old headed back up to the top of the halfpipe, determined to make a statement in front of the home crowd. With everything on the line, Kim put together a heater of a second run - a switch back 9, cab 7, front 5, back 5 and crippler 7 - that put her into podium position with only five riders left to go. The American watched as her competitors continued to drop, unable to best her 75.25 run two score, until Korea’s Gaon Choi put down a massive second run that earned a 94.50 and the top spot on the podium, cementing Kim’s third-place finish - her second career World Cup podium. Japan’s Sena Tomita took home second place.

“What just happened?!” said a stunned Kim. “Wow, this means a lot... I’ve competed here tons over the years in everything from nationals to Dew Tour, so getting a podium in front of this crowd is super special.”

After sitting out her sophomore year on the World Cup season due to injury, Kim’s podium finish in Copper is a significant confidence booster -- giving her a massive step up towards qualifying for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games.

Teammates Maddy Schaffirck and Maddie Mastro joined Kim in the final and took home fifth and sixth place, respectively. Two-time Olympic champion Chloe Kim was the top qualifier heading into finals, but withdrew from the contest after a crash in training. She is OK. 

The men’s side of the competition saw six Americans drop into the final. Copper Mountain’s own Chase Blackwell was the top finisher for the Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team, taking home fifth place with a massive first run that wowed his home crowd. 2018 Olympian Jake Pates took sixth, Ryan Wachendorfer finished seventh, Joey Okesson ninth, Alessandro Barbieri 10th, and two-time Olympian Chase Josey finished 12th.

With the first halfpipe Olympic qualifier done and dusted, the Hydro Flask U.S. The Snowboard Team will take a well-deserved break for the holidays before setting their sights on Aspen for another Toyota U.S. Grand Prix, Jan. 7-10. 

RESULTS
Women
Men

In the first of two downhill races in Val Gardena, Italy, Stifel U.S. Ski Team skier Kyle Negomir delivered the strongest downhill performance of his career, charging to an impressive 11th-place finish from bib 52.

“It feels really good,” said Negomir. “I've had a lot of slow results and I think a lot of skiing was under what I felt like my potential was.” 

Conditions on the iconic Saslong course were challenging throughout the day with heavy fog causing multiple delays and long holds for the athletes. By the time Negomir left the start gate—nearly 4 p.m. CET—it required patience and sharp focus to stay mentally locked in after hours of waiting.

Despite a thinning crowd by late afternoon, Negomir’s concentration never wavered. Running in the green midway down the course, he made a small mistake but stayed aggressive and composed, keeping his time within a second of the leaders. The result marked a significant breakthrough and the best downhill finish of his career, a moment punctuated by a celebratory embrace in the finish area from teammate and close friend Erik Arvidsson.

“I didn't do my first free run today, besides inspection, until probably one 2pm and so I think you just put it off. Try to keep your heart rate low, the intensity low, until it's time to go,” said Negomir. “I think we're looking for two big days for the U.S. team.” 

Swiss skier Marco Odermatt claimed the victory, followed by teammate Franjo von Allmen in second, with Italy’s Dominic Paris rounding out the podium in third.

The men will look to carry the momentum forward with a super-G on Friday and a second downhill on Saturday on the classic Saslong track.

RESULTS
Men's downhill

Kelsey O'Driscoll may be in her rookie season, but she doesn't have a rookie mentality. Within just a few years of starting to ski again after injury, O'Driscoll was introduced to racing, and is now named to the Stifel U.S. Para Alpine Ski Team for the first time. Last season, she was named to her first World Championships team, where she earned an impressive sixth-place finish. Just last week, Kelsey made her World Cup debut, finishing fourth, and by the end of the weekend, she had earned her first World Cup win. O'Driscoll's trajectory is astounding, and she isn't stopping anytime soon.

Between her work as a nurse and ski patroller, O'Driscoll is highly motivated to do everything the best she can on and off the slopes. 

O'Driscoll 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 O'Driscoll dive into her background, reflect on a season of milestones, and look ahead to her goals for 2025-26.

Q: What initially drew you to the sport of skiing?

A: I’ve been on skis since I was two and was in love from the start!

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

A: I wanted to ski race as a kid, but my parents said no, so I switched directions and dreamed of becoming a ski patroller. I became a ski patroller at 21, a nurse at 25, and then broke my back at 27. After I broke my back, I was determined to get back to being a ski patroller and nurse. Once I had done that, I started thinking about para ski racing and decided to give it a go!

Q: What is your biggest accomplishment?

A: Getting back to work as both a ski patroller and as a pediatric nurse after sustaining my spinal cord injury.

Q: What is your ultimate goal? 

A: To create visibility for disabled people working in both the ski and healthcare industries.

Q: Who are your heroes? Both in & out of the sport?

A: Mike Olsen is the person who showed me life keeps going after a spinal cord injury (SCI). He showed me what was possible with an SCI. Without him, I wouldn’t be doing any of this. He’s my hero!!

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

A: Put half aside to go towards buying a house, and give the other half to the adaptive programs who have helped me get where I am now.

Q: Do you budget or follow any structure related to spending?

A: I keep track of my skiing expenses on a spreadsheet, and everything else in an app. I have a monthly budget for groceries, outings, bills, etc. I only put things that give me cash back on my credit card and I pay it off in full every month. 

Q: What’s one money habit you follow?

A:  I put 15% of my paycheck pretax into my employer-sponsored savings account, and 1/4 to 1/3 of my paycheck after taxes into my regular savings account. 

Follow Kelsey on her social media channels.