U.S. Ski & Snowboard has officially announced the nominations for the 2025-26 Stifel U.S. Freeski Team. A total of 37 athletes have been nominated to represent the United States in slopestyle and halfpipe disciplines.
Nominations were made based on predetermined criteria, with final team selections expected in September following official acceptance. The team is divided into professional and rookie categories for each discipline.
The pro slopestyle roster features Olympic medalists Alex Hall and Colby Stevenson, while the pro halfpipe team includes Olympic stars Alex Ferreira and Nick Goepper.
Pro Team Members
Women:
Ella Andrews (Northampton, MA; Killington Mountain School; Southern Vermont Series; born 2/23/2007)
Marin Hamill (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; University of Utah; born 4/5/2001)
Rell Harwood (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; University of Utah; born 6/1/2001)
Grace Henderson (Madbury, NH; Waterville Valley BBTS; New Hampshire Series; University of Utah; born 4/28/2001)
Jay Riccomini (Port Matilda, PA; Team Summit Colorado; Rocky Mountain Series; born 3/12/2004)
Men:
Mac Forehand (Winhall, VT; Stratton Mountain School; Southern Vermont Series; born 8/4/2001)
Alex Hall (Salt Lake City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; University of Utah; born 9/21/1998)
Hunter Henderson (Madbury, NH; Waterville Valley BBTS; New Hampshire Series; University of Utah; born 12/28/2002)
Cody LaPlante (Truckee, CA; Olympic Valley Freestyle and Freeride Team; North Tahoe Series; born 2/15/2002)
Troy Podmilsak (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; born 8/23/2004)
Konnor Ralph (Helena, MT; Wy’East Mountain Academy; Mt. Hood Series; Salt Lake Community College; born 1/27/2003)
Colby Stevenson (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Big Mountain West Series; University of Utah; born 10/3/1997)
Further announcements regarding the full team and rookie categories will follow in the coming months as the selection process continues.