Colby Stevenson wins slopestyle World Cup in Austria

American athlete Hunter Henderson mid-air during slopestyle training in Stubai, Austria, where Park City's Colby Stevenson took the top spot on the podium. Photo: Chad Buchholz // FIS Park & Pipe // courtesy of U.S. Ski & Snowboard

STUBAI, Austria — Park City native and Olympic silver medalist Colby Stevenson won the first slopestyle World Cup of the season in Austria, despite a week of challenging conditions. 

Weather conditions disrupted the early-week qualification attempts, leading to two cancellations. However, the men ultimately received the green light to proceed, successfully completing the start list. Due to the delays and cancellations, the final results were determined based on the qualification outcomes.

Stevenson came out on top with a score of 92.00 on his second run, putting down a fun run, a good mix of “creativity and technicality, highlighted by left and right nose butter takeoffs,” Stevenson’s coach Dave Euler said in a statement.

Stevenson was joined on the podium by Andri Ragettli of Switzerland in second and Norway’s Tormod Frostod in third, respectively.

Stevenson reflected on the day saying to U.S. Ski & Snowboard, “Stubai World Cups are always challenging with weather, this year especially. It feels quite nostalgic having a victory here as this was where I had my first World Cup podium back in 2017 (3rd place). So, I’m glad to be healthy and skiing with everyone. Our team is slaying it right now! Stoked for a great season.”

Fellow Parkites Troy Podmilsak finished in 15th while Team Rookie Henry Townshend had his first World Cup start this weekend.

Up next, the Stifel U.S. Freeski Team heads to Beijing, China for a Big Air event. Men’s and women’s qualifications will take place on Nov. 29, with finals on Dec. 1. Finals will be available to watch live and on-demand at skiandsnowboard.live at 1:00 a.m. ET.

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