Resi Stiegler: World Cup Slalom, Olympic Pressure, and Growing Up Skiing Jackson Hole

Three-time Olympian Resi Stiegler grew up skiing in Jackson Hole, the daughter of Olympic slalom champion Pepi Stiegler. From those early days roaming the mountain as a kid, she went on to make the U.S. Ski Team at just 15, race on the FIS Alpine World Cup, and represent the United States at three Winter Olympic Games.In this episode of Fresh Corduroy, Resi joins host Craig Zolan to talk about the journey from a Jackson Hole childhood to the highest level of ski racing. She shares what it actually feels like to step into the start gate at a World Cup race, the unique pressure of the Olympics, and how she navigated the injuries and setbacks that are part of a long career in alpine racing.They also discuss the mindset that helped her stay positive through difficult stretches, why free skiing played such an important role in her development, and what she’s doing now—raising a family in Jackson Hole and helping the next generation of racers through the Stiegler ski camps.In this episode:Growing up skiing in Jackson HoleMaking the U.S. Ski Team at 15What World Cup racing really feels likeOlympic pressure vs. World Cup racingInjuries, resilience, and longevity in the sportPassing skiing on to the next generationIf you enjoy conversations with the people who shape ski culture, follow Fresh Corduroy and share the episode with a friend who loves skiing as much as you do.