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2024 World Pro Ski Tour TAOS World Championships, presented by New Mexico True Results

Super Slalom World Championships, presented by SportsInsurance.com and CB Sports – March 29, 2024

After exciting qualifying rounds and Ski TAOS’ Kachina Basin, the men faced off starting in a round of 32 and the women qualified to a field of 16 based on entry numbers. Regardless of competition size, men and women receive equal prize money and race on the same course at all World Pro Ski Tour races. Here's how it all panned out:

MEN

Joining the WPST TAOS World Championships were regular WPST competitors including U.S. Ski Team veteran, Michael Ankeny (USA); Current Tour leader, Christian Soevik (NOR); German national team veteran, Roman Frost (GER); 2023 Tour Overall Champion, Simon Breitfuss-Kammerlander (AUT); six-time All-American, Filip Forejtek (CZE) and more. These athletes set up to face off the likes of 2023 WPST World Champion, Reto Schmidiger (SUI); 2023 FIS Parallel World Champion, Alex Schmid (GER);  U.S. Ski Team and TAOS athlete River Radamus (USA); World Cup tech specialist, Sam Maes (AUT); Austrian World Cupper, Raphael Hauser (AUT) and more. 

Round of 32 surprises included a fast elimination of 2023 Tour Champion, Simon Breitfuss-Kammerlander who qualified poorly, while Germany's Adrian Meisen upset number nine-seeded George Steffey (USA). Racing progressed smoothly into the round of sixteen, where upsets included Haaser taking advantage of a quick mistake by the number 1 seeded Filip Forejtek and Haaser then went on to ski into the quarterfinals. No other big surprises through this round.

Headed into quarters, racing was intense and the pace aggressive. While dominant on the Tour all season, Soevik met his match in Haaser and was eliminated, while Schmidiger proved his mastery of the TAOS course once again and easily defeated his Czech opponent, Jan Zabystran (CZE). Frost, also a solid WPST athlete this season, faced Sam Maes, who edged him out. Finally, longtime Tour regular Ankeny challenged Schmid, but was unable to get past the reigning FIS World Champion gold medalist even with an advantage after the first run.

Semi-finals offered an all-international field with Haaser out skiing Schmidiger, who was showing signs of fatigue. Maes met Schmid with aggression and skied into the finals.

With a small final between Schmidiger and Schmid, Schmidiger came out victorious after Schmid got tangled up and was unable to recover. In the finals Maes and Haaser each attacked the course, but Maes had a dominant start and built his lead the entire way down.

1) Sam Maes (BEL)
2) Raphael Haaser (AUT)
3) Reto Schmidiger (SUI)
4) Alex Schmid (GER)

WOMEN

The women's field held another deeply stacked group of talent, including: WPST regulars like 2023 Tour Champion and Overall World Champion, Erin Mielzynski (CAN); 2022 Tour Champion, Tuva Norbye (NOR); 2024 WPST Aspen winner, Sara Rask (SWE); All-American Kaitlyn Harsch (USA) and more. These ladies met 2022 Overall TAOS World Champion, Paula Moltzan (USA); 2023 Giant Slalom TAOS World Champion, Tricia Mangan (USA); and other racers coming directly off the World Cup.

SportsInsurance.com teammates Tuva and Harsch saw one another in their first matchup, with Tuva coming away with the win. Tuva then had to meet yet another teammate, Mielzynski in the Round of 8. Mielzynski has proven dominant against Tuva all season, but today, Tuva skied with a purpose and clearly came away with the win. 

Meanwhile, Tuva's younger sister Kaja also joined in the race action - Kaja has raced on the WPST before, but not recently - and progressed along the bracket to face Moltzan in the semi-finals. Both Norbye sisters skied with speed and precision to progress along in their brackets, with Tuva advancing against Mangan, however Kaja was unable to outski Motzan and made it into the small final against Mangan. Mangan won the first heat, but Kaja regained her momentum and skied into third place.

In the big final, Tuva challenged Moltzan in the first run, but ultimately Moltzan found more speed in the second run on the blue course and earned the top spot in the TAOS World Championships super slalom for the third year in a row.

1) Paula Moltzan (USA)
2) Tuva Norbye (NOR)
3) Kaja Norbye (NOR)
4) Tricia Mangan (USA)

Giant Slalom World Championships, presented by Mazda – March 30, 2024

Saturday brought a bluebird and calm day Kachina Basin at Ski TAOS with a deeply talented field of pro athletes coming together for another day of World Championships racing, this time with a giant slalom course set.

MEN

After yesterday's super slalom, a giant slalom set brought a totally new game, with the men's round of 32 progressing as planned, but the round of 16 brought some major surprises. New faces to progress on during the day included the upset of yesterday's 2024 Super Slalom World Champion, Sam Maes (BEL) by George Steffey (USA). Tour leader, Christian Soevik (NOR), was taken down by rival WPST skier, Filip Foretjek (CZE) who has had difficulty up against Soevik all season. Alex Puente Tasias (ESP), who just joined the Tour in Bear Valley, upset Alex Schmid (GER), the reigning FIS Parallel World Champion. 

Exciting action and sometimes wild skiing continued into the quarterfinals with the giant slalom definitely bringing more speed and riskier lines by the athletes. Steffey proved he liked the GS format much better than yesterday's slalom and quickly eliminated Foretjek. Tour veteran and longtime US Ski Team athlete Michael Ankeny has proven throught the season that he can still compete agains the younger athletes now racing pro, but he was unable to shake off Alex Puente Tsias, who found an extra gear in his skiing today and progressed to the semi finals. The next surprise of the round came between U.S. Ski Teammates Radamus (USA) and Patrick Kenney (USA). Kenney held an advantage on the first run but was on the slower of the two courses in his second run; he dropped the hammer after the road and skied into the semis with a clear win. Last but not least, Jan Zabystran (CZE) met yesterday's second place finisher, Raphael Haaser (AUT) and Zabystran proved dominant in both runs.

During the semifinal round, George Steffey proved he could not be stopped on this course, saying, "as more of a GS guy, I favored today's setup and took every advantage." Steffey took care of Puente Tasias and sped into the finals. Zabystran continued his building pace against Kenney and earned the other spot in the finals. 

In the small final, Puente Tasias was showing fatigue and was unable to shake off Kenney, and the American skiied into a third place. Steffey and Zabystran kept it exciting through the first run, but Zabystran got too straight into the second and let Steffey ski safely into victory and to take home a $20,000 big check. 

1) George Steffey (USA)
2) Jan Zabystran (CZE)
3) Patrick Kenney (USA)
4) Alex Puente Tasias (ESP)

WOMEN

The women decided to change things up with the giant slalom as well, with more speed and straighter lines in places where they could take greater advantage of the flat sections. Yesterday’s super slalom World Champion, Paula Moltzan (USA) was upset in round of 8 quarterfinals by Fabiana Dorigo (GER), a Tour rookie and first time pro racer here at TAOS. 2023 Tour Champion Erin Mielzynski (CAN) was similarly upset when faced by Tricia Mangan (USA). Kaja Norbye (NOR) showed she was another athlete who could thrive in both tech disciplines with swift progress agains Evelina Fredricsson (SWE). Finally, Nora Brand (GER) defeated Tuva Norbye (NOR), preventing her from meeting her sister in the next round.

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In the semi finals, Mangan's speed kept coming while Dorigo was showing signs of fatigue and Mangan progressed to the final. Kaja Norbye was similarly able to outski Brand. This left an all German small final between Dorigo and Brand, and big final between Mangan and Norbye.

The small final went quickly with Dorigo holding Brand and skiing into third place. Mangan showed a more conservative approach to the course than her wild skiing of years past and defeated Kaja Norbye with a clear victory in both runs.

"This has been the most amazing event and I have had so much fun; the World Pro Ski Tour, TAOS and all of the sponsors have done an incredible job on this event and it all still feels surreal," said Mangan of her win.

1) Tricia Mangan (USA)
2) Kaja Norbye (NOR)
3) Fabiana Dorigo (GER)
4) Nora Brand (GER)

OVERALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

With points accumulation over the race weekend, Tricia Mangan was a clear WPST 2024 TAOS World Champion, presented by New Mexico True and she held both her $20,000 prize and $25,000 bonus high. so much variety in the men's field between the two race days culminated in a three-way tie for the $25,000 men's title and bonus, shared by Jan Zabystran, Sam Maes and Raphael Haaser.

PARK CITY, Utah (March 29, 2024) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard is pleased to announce the nine ski cross athletes that will represent the USA at the Ski Cross FIS Junior World Championships next month in Idre Fjäll, Sweden. 

The team is highlighted by Morgan Shute who recently earned two medals at the Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon, Korea, including a silver in the individual and silver in the team event. Shute is also ranked first in the NorAm overall. Youth Olympic Games teammate and fellow team event silver medalist Walker Robinson also joins Shute on the World Juniors team. 

“This group of ski cross athletes is strong across all levels,” said Chip Knight, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Alpine Development Director. “We have a mix of up-and-coming athletes as well as our ski cross veterans, two of whom just claimed silver at the Youth Olympic Games. We know that this group will have success in Fjäll and are excited to see them compete against the world’s best.”

The event will take place April 14-15, 2024 with both an individual event and a team event. 

U.S. Junior World Championships Roster 

(Hometown; Club; Birthdate)

Women

Molly Hagan (Laconia, NH; Gould Academy; 5/15/2007)

Maggie Swain (Kingfield, MA; Carrabassett Valley Academy; 7/10/2006) 

Morgan Shute (Allendale, NJ; Carrabassett Valley Academy; 9/13/2006)

Deia Steinmetz (South Lake Tahoe, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; 10/18/2006)

Men

Sullivan Butler (Carrabassett, ME; Carrabassett Valley Academy; 7/7/2005)

Aiden England (Truckee, CA; Team Palisades Tahoe; 8/11/2006)

Jack Mitchell (Wenatchee, WA; Evolve SX/Mission Ridge Ski Team; 3/3/2003)

Tanner Murphy (Girdwood, AK; Alyeska Ski Club; 3/3/2005) 

Walker Robinson (Frisco, CO; Team Summit; 6/26/2006)

New on-demand offering adds to the portfolio of North American races
currently streaming live on Outside Watch.

Park City, UT and Boulder, CO (Feb. 1, 2024) – Outside and InFront officially announced a new agreement expanding the availability of international FIS World Cup events for ski and snowboard fans on Outside Watch.

Already the exclusive home of all World Cups that take place in the United States, Outside Watch will now host international World Cup events (besides Austria) on its on-demand  platform following the live event, giving fans in the United States the opportunity to watch the action in their own time. All international events from Jan. 1, 2024, onwards will be available on the Outside Watch website, which is accessible with an Outside+ subscription.

"This partnership further enhances the accessibility of our international World Cups for our fans in the United States, creating a single destination where they can watch this season’s competitions,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. "This new agreement reflects a shared commitment to enhancing the viewer experience and bringing the excitement of international ski and snowboard World Cups into our homes in an easier way.”

Outside will continue to live-stream all domestic World Cup events and provide on-demand access for replays of these events immediately following the conclusion of races. “We’re pleased to partner with InFront to make the full range of iconic international competitions available to the Outside audience,” said Robin Thurston, CEO of Outside. “There’s no longer a need to shuffle between different TV platforms to view the performances of Mikaela Shiffrin and other medal favorites.” 

Domestic events will also be on NBC platforms (NBC, CNBC and/or Peacock). International events (outside of Austria) will continue to be streamed live and hosted on demand on skiandsnowboard.live. Austrian events can be streamed on Peacock. Keep up with the TV listings by sport in the links below.

For detailed how-to-watch listings for each World Cup per sport, click the links below.  

Alpine
Cross Country
Freestyle
Freeski
Snowboard

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ABOUT U.S. SKI & SNOWBOARD 
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body (NGB) of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah. Tracing its roots directly back to 1905, the organization represents nearly 200 elite skiers and snowboarders competing on 10 teams: alpine, cross country, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, snowboard, freeski, nordic combined, ski jumping, Para alpine and Para snowboard. In addition to the elite teams, U.S. Ski & Snowboard also provides leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders across the USA, encouraging and supporting them in achieving excellence. By empowering national teams, clubs, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers and fans, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to the progression of its sports, athlete success and the value of team. For more information, visit www.usskiandsnowboard.org.

ABOUT OUTSIDE
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(PARK CITY, UT / DENVER, CO - Jan. 29, 2024) - The Alterra Mountain Company Community Foundation announced a $1 million commitment to U.S. Ski & Snowboard to support athlete mental health services and return-to-performance programming. 

Alterra Mountain Company Community Foundation (AMCCF) is a public charity established to provide support to communities in which Alterra operates, including Park City, Utah — home of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team. This new collaboration enhances a longstanding partnership between U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Alterra Mountain Company and highlights a notable shift towards embracing mental health and encouraging outreach for services among elite athletes. 

All people face challenges throughout their lives and world-class athletes are no different. As the National Governing Body for ten ski and snowboard sports, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to offering comprehensive mental health services and education to athletes at every level. The Community Foundation’s investment in mental health and performance recovery resources is unprecedented for U.S. Ski & Snowboard and its impact on the more than 240 athletes named to the national team will be significant. 

“The Alterra Mountain Company Community Foundation is proud to support the dedicated work that U.S. Ski & Snowboard is providing toward mental health initiatives for their athletes,” said Meegan Moszynski, AMCCF’s Executive Director. “This aspect of the sport is such a crucial component of success before, during and after competition, and we are grateful for the partnership in this space.”

This $1 million commitment will markedly increase the scope of services provided by U.S. Ski & Snowboard, including specialized sports psychology and wellness programming, athlete mental health and performance training, and return-to-sport performance programming for athletes who are recovering from injury. 

“As someone who has benefitted from existing mental health resources at U.S. Ski & Snowboard, this commitment from AMCCF makes me incredibly excited,” said Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team athlete Alice Merryweather. “It’s a big step forward for current and future athletes to have access to a more robust set of mental health and wellness resources for all stages of their careers.”

“We are extremely grateful for this Alterra Mountain Company Community Foundation commitment, which was spearheaded by Rusty Gregory, Vice Chairman, partner and former Chief Executive Officer of Alterra Mountain Company and a U.S. Ski & Snowboard Trustee,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “This helps to further bolster our organization’s commitment to making a lasting impact on the lives of our athletes, fostering a culture of well-being, resilience and high performance. We are now able to increase our investment in mental health services and return-to-performance programs, to continue to help our athletes holistically.” 

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About U.S. Ski & Snowboard
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body (NGB) of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah. Tracing its roots directly back to 1905, the organization represents nearly 200 elite skiers and snowboarders competing on 10 teams: alpine, cross country, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, snowboard, freeski, nordic combined, ski jumping, Para alpine and Para snowboard. In addition to the elite teams, U.S. Ski & Snowboard also provides leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders across the USA, encouraging and supporting them in achieving excellence. By empowering national teams, clubs, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers and fans, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to the progression of its sports, athlete success and the value of team. For more information, visit www.usskiandsnowboard.org.

About Alterra Mountain Company Community Foundation
The Alterra Mountain Company Community Foundation is a public charity created to provide financial support to members of the communities in which Alterra operates. Founded in 2020, the Community Foundation started by providing emergency relief and hardship assistance grants to those in need within the communities surrounding Alterra’s North American destinations. Grants are available to individuals who live or work in any of Alterra’s communities, and to local community foundations. Moving forward, the Community Foundation is expanding its programming to include support for mental health initiatives in our mountain communities. This work includes initiatives to reduce the stigma around mental health; providing specialized psychotherapies for first responders; and establishing a platform to convene mental health leaders in mountain communities to foster collaboration toward long-term strategic planning and holistic solutions.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard officially announced Easy Green, a new climate change-focused initiative focused on amplifying the conversation around climate and driving widespread commitment to sustainable practices across skiing and snowboarding. 

Named after an “easy green” trail at a resort, the initiative embodies the idea that making sustainable choices when skiing and snowboarding can be easy. Easy Green marks a step forward in U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s dedication to becoming stewards of sustainability in winter sports, knowing millions globally are inspired by snow sports and enjoy healthy, active lifestyles in diverse global settings. As climate change poses a growing threat to these sports, Easy Green drives a collective commitment to sustainable practices through five easy actions and recognizes the urgent need to secure the future of our winters. 

“U.S. Ski & Snowboard is focused on using our platform for the greater good, especially when it comes to the climate,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “The industry and our audience listen to our voice, and we will begin using it to engage the winter sports community to focus on sustainable practices. To help protect the future of our sports, to continue to be able to witness our athletes compete at the highest level of skiing and snowboarding for years to come and to continue rewriting history, we must act now, be more proactive and do more.”

Under the Easy Green initiative, U.S. Ski & Snowboard outlined three main goals: (1) reduce the organization’s own impact, (2) offset its carbon footprint through credits and (3) utilize its leadership position, working closely with athletes to increase awareness. 

1. To begin reducing its carbon impact, U.S. Ski & Snowboard created a sustainability task force with leaders in the climate change industry to guide actions. So far, actions have included actively using solar power at U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s headquarters in Park City, Utah, implementing a full hybrid fleet of Toyota vehicles, employing a carpool program and remote work for employees, and continuously promoting sustainable practices at all levels of business, including events and travel.
    
2. U.S. Ski & Snowboard secured funding to offset 10% of the organization’s carbon footprint this season and has begun a fundraising campaign to offset 100% or more of its carbon footprint by 2030. To do so, the organization is working closely with various partners, including Greenly to continue to measure its carbon footprint and Anew Climate, one of the largest developers of forestry credits, to help offset its carbon impact in the forests of Wisconsin, the home of the nation’s largest cross country ski race, the American Birkebeiner. 
    
3. Knowing the impact athletes and sports have on and off the snow, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is also utilizing its platform to educate and drive action through unique awareness campaigns. As an example, the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team wore climate change-themed race suits at the 2023 FIS Ski World Championships in collaboration with Kappa and Protect Our Winters, and hosted the World Cup for Climate at the Stifel America’s Downhill at Aspen. These significant efforts led Protect Our Winters to honor U.S. Ski & Snowboard with the prestigious Jake Burton Award, recognizing the organization’s vital role in promoting cultural change toward climate action. With programs like Easy Green, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to continuing and expanding impactful awareness initiatives.

“I’m really proud to see the steps U.S. Ski & Snowboard is taking to collectively use our voices and create positive change,” said Olympic champion and Protect Our Winters board member Jessie Diggins. “We have many hills to climb with regards to climate change, but we’re charging forward and I’m excited to see the focus on offsetting our carbon footprint as well as taking everyday actions to reduce our impact in the first place.” 

The sustainability commitment and launch of Easy Green are supported individually and with the help of U.S. Ski & Snowboard partners, including: Protect Our Winters, an athlete-founded nonprofit that focuses on protecting the places and experiences they love from climate change; the National Ski Areas Association’s Sustainable Slopes, a program for ski areas to commit to sustainable practices across their operations; the Green Sports Alliance, the environmentally focused trade organization that convenes stakeholders from around the sporting world to promote sustainable communities; and the International Ski & Snowboard Federation’s (FIS) IMPACT Program, created to guide FIS and its key stakeholders through the current and future global sustainability challenges. U.S. Ski & Snowboard aims to propel the conversation and take concrete action toward a more sustainable future. 

U.S. Ski & Snowboard remains committed to advancing sustainable practices and instigating a cultural shift towards a greener future. Easy Green is a step in the right direction with more to come. For more information, please visit usskiandsnowboard.org/easy-green. 

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ABOUT U.S. SKI & SNOWBOARD 

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body (NGB) of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah. Tracing its roots directly back to 1905, the organization represents nearly 200 elite skiers and snowboarders competing on 10 teams: alpine, cross country, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, snowboard, freeski, nordic combined, ski jumping, Para alpine and Para snowboard. In addition to the elite teams, U.S. Ski & Snowboard also provides leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders across the USA, encouraging and supporting them in achieving excellence. By empowering national teams, clubs, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers and fans, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to the progression of its sports, athlete success and the value of team. For more information, visit www.usskiandsnowboard.org.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard formally announced the 12 athletes that will represent the United States at the U18 Scandinavian trip in Falun, Sweden, Jan. 19-21, 2024. 

The 12 athletes called up to the team were selected based on their strong results in the U.S. National Championships held earlier this month in Soldier Hollow, Utah. The qualified athletes who accepted their nomination will be given the opportunity to race against skiers from around the world in three different events, including both sprint and distance races. 

“We qualify this team at the U.S. National Championships and put the sharpness of that racing fitness to the test again, as a team, six days later,” said Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team Development Coach Greta Anderson. “This year, we are at the iconic venue of Falun – the 2027 FIS World Ski Championships venue. For our Under-18 team, it is a great preview of where they could be competing in the future and this all is made possible from the generous support from the National Nordic Foundation (NNF) and the extended cross country community!”

Under-18 Scandinavian Trip Team
(Club, Birth Year)

Women

• Amelia Circosta (Craftsbury Green Racing Project; 2007)
• Niki Johnson (Tahoe Endurance; 2007)
• Maeve Ingelfinger (Glacier Nordic; 2006)
• Natalie Nicholas (Bridger Ski Foundation; 2006)
• Lena Poduska (Jackson Hole Ski Club; 2007)
• Ally Wheeler (Casper Nordic Ski Club; 2007) 

Men

• Cole Bothner (Bridger Ski Foundation; 2006)
• Oskar Flora (Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Center; 2007)
• Murphy Kimball (Alaska Winter Stars; 2006)
• Henry Magill (Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 2006)
• Daniel McCollor (Minneapolis Ski Club; 2006)
• Lucas Wilmot (Jackson Hole Ski Club; 2006)

Coaches & Service Staff

• Trip Leader & Head Coach: Greta Anderson, Stifel U.S. Ski Team
• Coach: Dr. Katie Eichten, Spooner Nordic
• Head of Service: Matt Clarke, Team Birkie
• Service: Adam Westman, Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation
• Medical Staff: Dr. Katie Eichten

Schedule of Events
More information can be found here. 

• Jan. 19: 1.4k Skate Sprint (Men/Women)
• Jan. 20: 10k Classic (Men/Women)
• Jan. 21: 10k Skate (Men/Women)

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has formally announced the 22 athletes representing the United States at the upcoming 2024 FIS World Junior and Under-23 Ski Championships held in Planica, Slovenia, Feb. 5-11, 2024.

The 2024 World Junior and U23 Ski Championships welcome the top junior and U23 cross country skiers from around the nation, including current B and D Team athletes on the Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team roster, to a world class venue to compete against the best in the world. Included in the group is two sixth-year veterans of this event, Novie McCabe and Johnny Hagenbuch, and multi-time top-10 World Juniors athlete Sammy Smith, who just completed the entire Tour de Ski at only 18 years old. 

“We have had an amazing year so far at every level for cross country skiing in the U.S. and we have a higher density of athletes than ever before skiing at a higher level,” said Greta Anderson, Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team development coach. “We are bringing a strong and well-rounded team of 22 athletes to Planica. We’re excited about this trip and are very grateful for the support from the entire cross country community and the National Nordic Foundation (NNF).”

The 2024 team comprises strong club, collegiate and pro athletes from around the nation who have posted top results throughout the 2023-24 season, securing their spot on the team. 

Competing at the same venue as the 2023 FIS World Championships, the 22 athletes representing both the World Junior and U23 teams will contend for the podium in five events, including both sprint and distance races – with races staggered each day between the junior and U23 races. 

2024 FIS Cross Country Junior World Ski Championships Team and U23 Team
(Hometown; Club/College; Birthdate Year)

World Juniors Team

Women

• Sofia Scirica (Wellesley, MA; Middlebury Ski Team; 2004)
• Sammy Smith (Boise, ID; Stifel U.S. Ski Team/Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation; 2005)
• Nina Schamberger (Leadville, CO; University of Utah Ski Team; 2005) 
• Ava Thurston (Waterbury, VT; Stifel U.S. Ski Team/Dartmouth Ski Team; 2004)
• Evelyn Walton (Concord, MA; Dartmouth Ski Team; 2004)
• Ally Wheeler (Casper, WY; Casper Nordic Ski Club; 2007)

Men

• Wes Campbell (Park City, UT; Michigan Tech University Ski Team; 2004) 
• Zachary Jayne (Bend, OR; University of Utah Ski Team; 2004)
• Trey Jones (Steamboat Springs, CO; University of Colorado Boulder Ski Team; 2004)
• Jack Lange (Lyme, NH; Dartmouth Ski Team; 2004)
• Matt Seline (Truckee, CA; University of Alaska Anchorage Ski Team; 2004)
• Lucas Wilmot (Jackson Hole, WY; Jackson Hole Ski Club; 2006)

U23 Team

Women

• Haley Brewster (Avon, CO; Stifel U.S. Ski Team/University of Vermont Ski Team; 2003)
• Kendall Kramer (Fairbank, AK; University of Alaska Fairbanks Ski Team; 2002)
• Novie McCabe (Winthrop, WA; Stifel U.S. Ski Team/Alaska Pacific University Ski Team; 2001)
• Anabel Needham (Houghton, MI; Michigan Tech University Ski Team; 2001)
• Nina Seemann (Wheelock, VT; Dartmouth Ski Team; 2002)

Men

• Brian Bushey (Montpelier, VT; Stifel U.S. Ski Team/University of Utah Ski Team; 2002)
• John Steel Hagenbuch (Sun Valley, ID; Stifel U.S. Ski Team/Dartmouth Ski Team; 2001)
• Walker Hall; (Winthrop, WA; Stifel U.S. Ski Team/University of Utah Ski Team; 2002)
• Logan Moore (Durango, CO; Middlebury College Ski Team; 2002)
• Elijah Weenig (Jackson Hole, WY; Denver University; 2002)

Coaches

• Trip Leader & Head Coach: Greta Anderson, Stifel U.S. Ski Team
• Coach: Bryan Fish, Stifel U.S. Ski Team
• Coach: Lucy Glanville, Soldier Hollow 

Service Staff

• Head of Service: August Teague, Aspen Valley Ski Club
• Service: Bernie Nelson, Auburn Ski Club
• Service: Will Wicherski, Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club
• Service: Peter Holmes, Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation
• Service: Kaelyn Woods, Bridger Ski Foundation
• Service: Ben Higgins, Great Glen Outdoor Center
• Service: Paige Ripley, Fairbanks X-Country

Medical Staff

• Medical Staff: Dr. Katie Eichten, Spooner Nordic
• Medical Staff: Dr. Jasmine Wiley
• Physical Therapist: Dr. Elizabeth Smith, Loppet Nordic Racing

SCHEDULE 
(More information can be found here) 

World Junior Championships 

• Feb. 5: 1.2k Skate Sprint (men/women)
• Feb. 7: 20k Mass Start Skate (men/women)
• Feb. 9: 10k Classic (men/women)
• Feb. 11: 4.5k Relay, Classic/Skate (men/women)

U23

• Feb. 6: 1.2k Skate Sprint (men/women)
• Feb. 8: 20k Mass Start Skate (men/women)
• Feb. 10: 10k Classic (men/women)
• Feb. 11: 4.5k Relay, Classic/Skate (men/women)

PARK CITY, Utah (Dec. 21, 2024) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced today more than 65 companies will support more than 180 athletes throughout the 2023-24 competition season with equipment, apparel and accessories as they strive for World Cup podiums around the world. Along with athletes, U.S. Ski & Snowboard members will receive discounts from many of the suppliers below through the Member Benefits portal. U.S. Ski & Snowboard also welcomes a host of new suppliers and licensees for the 2023-24 season. 

“We are thrilled to continue working with the industry’s best brands this season and are also looking forward to working with several new partners,” says Trisha Worthington, Chief Revenue & Philanthropy Officer at U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “Our goal is to ensure our athletes, partners, members and fans alike feel supported through our partnerships, especially in a year when we have the most domestic World Cups in history.”

2023-24 SUPPLIERS
Equipment:

• Atomic (alpine skis, ski boots, nordic skis) 
• Dalbello (ski boots)
• Dynastar (skis)
• Fischer (alpine skis, boots, bindings; nordic skis, boots, bindings, OneWay poles)
• Head (alpine skis, ski boots, bindings)
• iFit (exercise and gym equipment)
• ID One (moguls skis, aerials skis, poles)
• Look (bindings)
• Lange (boots)
• Marker (bindings)
• Madshus (skis, boots and poles)
• Nordica (skis, ski boots)
• OGIO (backpacks, travel luggage)
• Rossignol (skis)
• Skiers Edge (ski training equipment)
• Sun Valley Ski Tools (wax, ski/snowboard tuning equipment)
• Stockli (alpine skis)
• Salomon (alpine skis, boots, bindings; nordic skis, boots, bindings)
• Swix (wax, ski/snowboard tuning equipment)
• Toko (gloves, wax, ski/snowboard tuning equipment)
• Völkl (skis)
• Vola (wax)
• Wintersteiger (wax, ski/snowboard tuning equipment)
• Zipline (poles, skis)
   

Apparel:

• Bigtruck (headwear)
• Khombu (après footwear)
• Kappa (outerwear, athlete uniforms)
• Naked Cashmere (cashmere sweaters, gloves, scarves)
• SKIDA (neck gaiters, hats)
• Wigwam (competition and lifestyle socks)

Accessories:

• Auclair (gloves)
• Giro (helmets, goggles)
• Hestra (gloves)
• Hydro Flask (insulated drinkware)
• Knockaround (sunglasses, goggles)
• KASK (helmets, goggles, sunglasses)
• Outdoor Master (helmets, goggles) 
• POC (helmets, sunglasses, goggles, shin guards, arm guards, back protectors)
• Level Gloves (gloves)
• Pit Viper (sunglasses, goggles)
• Rise Brewing Co. (coffee)
• Reusch (gloves)
• Ski Metrix (Booster Strap)
• SMITH (helmets, goggles, sunglasses)
• Swany (gloves)
• Sweet Protection (helmets, goggles)
• Wildhorn (helmets, goggles, gloves, balaclavas)
• Zanier (gloves)

Medical:

• DJO Global (bracing and support systems)
• Intermountain Health
• University of Utah Health
• Steadman Clinic
• RAYUS Radiology (MRI technology)

Industry:

• HKD Snowmakers (snowmaking equipment)
• Leitner-Poma (lift system)
• Prinoth (snow groomer)
• SkyTechSport (ski/snowboard simulator)
• World Cup Supply (event, race equipment, supplies)
• SKIDATA (ski lift access key cards)

For More Information Contact:

Leann Bentley
Communications Manager
[email protected] 

Three U.S. resorts to host the next generation of freeskiers and snowboarders for 2024 U.S. Revolution Tour

PARK CITY, Utah (Dec. 20, 2023) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced the return of the U.S. Revolution Tour for the 2024 season to three world-class resorts: Copper Mountain, Colorado, Mammoth Mountain, California, and Aspen Snowmass, Colorado. The Rev Tour is an annual competition tour for up-and-coming freeskiers and snowboarders in halfpipe, slopestyle and big air.

For 20 years, the Rev Tour has served as a stepping stone for athletes transitioning from competing at the grassroots level to the elite level of freeskiing and snowboarding. At each stop of the Tour, some of the world's most promising competitors have the opportunity to compete at professional-level venues and terrain parks. 

To earn a spot on the Rev Tour, athletes must pre-qualify based on criteria for each contest. The Tour is focused on skiers and riders aged 13-19 years old and awards the top athletes with invitations to elite competitions, including the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix, FIS Junior World Championships and USASA Nationals, as well as Project Gold camps. 

Competition formats vary based on location and event, but skiers and riders compete in open class unless otherwise specified. Athletes must be 13 years of age or older to be eligible to compete at the Rev Tours and athletes must hold a current U.S. Ski & Snowboard competitor membership and FIS license. 

U.S. Ski & Snowboard also continues the Tour with the support of long-standing partnerships, including working with USASA and The Futures Tour, a joint venture between USASA and U.S. Ski & Snowboard. USASA provides an avenue for athletes to qualify for the Rev Tour, as well as solidify their prequalified spot for the 2024-25 season. 

"The Revolution Tour's success is truly a team effort with our incredible resort partners—Copper, Mammoth and Aspen," said Eric Webster, Senior Director of Events at U.S. Ski & Snowboard. "These resorts are exceptional at hosting top-notch snowboard and freeski. A big thank you for their years of support; we're excited for what this season's events will bring!"

2024 Revolution Tour Stops

Copper Mountain, Colorado – Jan. 22-26, 2024

The Rev Tour season will kick off at the Athlete’s Mountain the last week of January. Skiers and boarders will compete on venues in the Woodward Mountain Park, including the large jump line in Central Park and the 22-foot halfpipe. The Rev Tour at Copper Mountain will be the first stop of the 2024 U.S. NorAm calendar for snowboard and freeski slope and pipe. 

Mammoth Mountain, California – Feb. 6-11, 2024

The Rev Tour will then travel to the West Coast to compete at one of the nation’s premier ski and snowboard resorts: Mammoth Mountain. Mammoth will host contests in halfpipe, slopestyle and big air on the same course as the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix, a FIS World Cup. Mammoth Mountain has long served as a training ground for U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes, providing world-class slopestyle, big air and halfpipe venues. This year, athletes will compete in the world-renowned Unbound Main Terrain Park and the 22-foot pro halfpipe. 

Aspen Snowmass, Colorado – Mar. 16-20, 2024

For the third stop of the Rev Tour, athletes will travel back to Colorado for the fifth time to host a Rev Tour at Aspen Snowmass's Buttermilk Ski Resort. The Rev Tour at Aspen Open will kick things off with halfpipe and slopestyle contests. Athletes will compete on the X Games Aspen courses, providing a taste of what it takes to compete at top freeski and snowboard competitions. 

SCHEDULE

Copper Mountain, Colorado

Jan. 22-26, 2024 - slopestyle, halfpipe 

Tuesday, Jan. 23
Freeski halfpipe

Wednesday, Jan. 24
Freeski slopestyle 

Thursday, Jan. 25
Snowboard halfpipe

Friday, Jan. 26
Snowboard slopestyle 

Mammoth Mountain, California

Feb. 6-11, 2024 - slopestyle, halfpipe and big air 

Friday, Feb. 7
Snowboard halfpipe

Saturday, Feb. 8
Snowboard slopestyle 

Sunday, Feb. 9
Freeski halfpipe 
Snowboard big air

Monday, Feb. 10
Freeski slopestyle

Tuesday, Feb. 11
Freeski big air 

Aspen Snowmass, Colorado

Mar. 16-20, 2024 - slopestyle, halfpipe

Sunday, Mar. 17
Snowboard slopestyle 

Monday, Mar. 18
Snowboard halfpipe

Tuesday, Mar. 19
Freeski slopestyle 

Wednesday, Mar. 20
Freeski halfpipe 

Press release courtesy of Backcountry

PARK CITY, Utah (Dec. 6, 2023) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the national governing body of Olympic skiing and snowboarding, is elevating its merchandise program in an exclusive partnership with Backcountry, the leading specialty retailer for outdoor gear and apparel.

“We are incredibly excited to partner with Backcountry,” says U.S. Ski & Snowboard President and CEO Sophie Goldschmidt. “Backcountry has a rich history in the outdoor industry and we are delighted to engage with the brand in new and unique ways, while offering a quality U.S. Ski & Snowboard collection.”

Backcountry's apparel design team has revamped the U.S. Ski & Snowboard merchandise collection with new hoodie and t-shirt designs that embody the spirit of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard organization with modern graphics and silhouettes. The collection will feature the U.S. Ski & Snowboard collection produced by Kappa Sportswear, as well as lifestyle and fan merchandise, such as the Stripe Team Hoodie ($69.00), Big Air Snowboard Long-Sleeve Crew ($34.00), and Big Air Ski T-Shirt ($29.00). The U.S. Ski & Snowboard merchandise is available exclusively on the Backcountry website at https://www.backcountry.com/usskiandsnowboard. The new U.S. Ski & Snowboard merchandise store launches today and apparel will be available for immediate purchase.

"Our collaboration with U.S. Ski & Snowboard marks a significant milestone for Backcountry,” says Backcountry chief product officer, Colby Black. “This partnership goes beyond merchandise. It signifies a commitment to excellence, innovation, and a shared passion for winter sports. Together, we are proud to launch an exclusive collection that reflects the essence of both our brands and offers customers a curated experience."

For more information and media inquiries, please email Andrea Green at [email protected].

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body (NGB) of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah. Tracing its roots directly back to 1905, the organization represents nearly 200 elite skiers and snowboarders competing on 10 teams: alpine, cross country, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, snowboard, freeski, nordic combined, ski jumping, Para alpine and Para snowboard. In addition to the elite teams, U.S. Ski & Snowboard also provides leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders across the USA, encouraging and supporting them in achieving excellence. By empowering national teams, clubs, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers and fans, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to the progression of its sports, athlete success and the value of team. For more information, visit www.usskiandsnowboard.org.

About Backcountry 
From the one-on-one expertise of Backcountry Gearheads to its epic selection of the best in both style and performance, Backcountry has been a leading outdoor retailer since 1996. Dialing in your gear closet, exploring your backcountry, recharging with après—Backcountry elevates the entire outdoor experience. In 2018, Backcountry began building its own Gearhead-inspired products; the fast-growing Built By Backcountry ski, bike, climb, hike, fly fish, and après lines include collabs with trusted brands like GORE-TEX, Pertex, and ALLIED Down. After 27 years as a successful online retailer, Backcountry opened its first brick and mortar location in Park City, UT and has since expanded its retail footprint to include nine stores from coast to coast, offering a seamless omnichannel experience for its consumers. For more information, visit www.backcountry.com.

Media Contacts:
Backcountry
Andrea Green
Senior PR Account Manager
[email protected] 

U.S. Ski & Snowboard
Courtney Harkins
Director, Marketing & Communications
[email protected]