In Search of Speed

US Men’s Ski team begins their training for the World Cup tour in Portillo, Chile. Meet the staff and athletes as they battle the southern winds, and fine-tune their equipment for the impending season.

US Women’s Ski team trades places with the men and begins their training for the World Cup tour in Portillo, Chile. Athletes adjust to a major overhaul in their staff, while training with other teams to measure their progress on the world stage.

First race of the season! Men and women from ski teams around the world compete in Soelden, Austria. Anticipation is high as expectations are raised for the impending tour. Ted Ligety and Mikaela Shifrin size up their rivals.

US men and women’s teams train both off and on the hill back home in Park City. Jared Goldberg takes you through an off road experience. Meet the brains behind the physical training at the center for excellence. Then, it’s onto Copper Mountain.

US Women return home for a race in Aspen, CO. Resi Stiegler reflects on her career, her recovery from injury, and her expectations for the future. Mikaela takes a fall at Aspen, putting pressure for success on her final runs.

US Men return home to tackle the Birds of Prey race in Beaver Creek, CO. Racers engage a Downhill, Super G, and Giant Slalom. Andrew Weibrecht makes his mark on the World Cup tour. Norwegian and American staffs work together to inspect the course.

US Women fight for glory after a last minute change in race location on the tour in Altenmarkt, Austria. Lindsey Vonn reflects on her recovery and makes a formidable return to the world of Alpine Ski racing. Endurance is tested, records are broken.

US Men travel to the heart of Alpine Ski racing to race the legendary Lauberhorn in Wengen. Racers face a Combined race, a downhill run, and a Slalom race. Unexpected weather blows in. Norwegians show their strength on the hill.