Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team Fundraiser A Success

The Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team held its annual alpine fundraiser in Vail, CO, hosted by longtime supporters Karen and John Arnold. The annual event raised over $200,000 with over 40 guests and seven national team athletes in attendance.

"The event was great! It was fun to meet everyone and chat with the people that help us in so many ways," said Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Camden Palmquist.

Athletes in attendance included two-time World Champion Breezy Johnson, World Cup winner Lauren Macuga, 2022 Olympian Bella Wright, along with younger athletes Jay Poulter, Camden Palmquist, Kjersti and Liv Moritz. Additionally, there was a strong alumni presence, including two-time Olympian Alice McKinnis Duran.

"We don’t always get to say thank you directly, and these events make it possible. It is great to see the backbone of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team and how much belief there is in the athletes. I am beyond grateful for all the support and I am super excited for this season," said Palmquist.

The alpine program is one of the largest sports under the U.S. Ski & Snowboard umbrella; therefore, support from donors is essential as the athletes work to be the best in the world. It is a very important season, with the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games on the horizon, and the skiers are ready to lay it all on the line for a chance at Olympic medals.