Moving Right Along - Season 3, Episode 1 | More Than A Milestone

Welcome to Season 3, everyone!

0:00 Preseason Camp in Chile
0:44 Legacy Discussion
3:15 Jeff Shiffrin Athlete Resiliency Fund
4:18 Why Support Matters
6:23 Share Winter Foundation
8:51 Heading to Sölden
9:40 The Season Kick Off! Nina and Katie's Awesome Runs
12:39 End of My Second Run :(
12:59 Race Day Mentality

I was so optimistic going into the season last year, with a new head coach and really good energy with the group. The season started out strong, but we encountered some unexpected hurdles in January, when Aleksander got torn apart in Wengen…watching this on TV, seeing him airlifted, rushing with my family to meet him at the hospital, and then finally seeing him as he was waking up hours later…I don’t even know how to explain this, but it made me want to burn down the universe.

I returned a few days later to Flachau, thinking “if you’re going to be here now, instead of with him, then you better make it worth it.” A couple of weeks later, I stepped into the start gate in Cortina d’Ampezzo, home of the 2026 Olympics. This is a venue I typically love, but I did have a couple of scary moments on the course during the downhill training runs. On race day, I crashed into the net and sprained my MCL and tibiofibular ligament, and aggravated a bone bruise I had sustained in my left leg earlier in the season. I was out for six weeks, working with my physio Regan super intentionally to rehab and get to a point where I felt comfortable competing again, returning to World Cup competition in Are, Sweden and focusing on slalom for the last couple of races in the season.

During this time we also had some unexpected staffing changes with my YouTube channel, so episode three was entirely filmed by me as we pivoted to have an episode that came from my perspective focusing on my comeback. I was excited to finish the season off with a solid video+editing team for the final episode sharing what motivates and drives me. The work in and itself—all of the time on snow, video analysis, all of the work, motivates me. All of that goes together to put me at my best level. That's the motivating piece...not a record, or a result or some accolade that I want to achieve before the end of my career. It's just simply doing this thing as well as I can.

When I'm struggling to feel motivated, one of the things that gets me going is remembering how much work my staff does. Our motivation...I would say it plays off of each other. It's this ping-pong back and forth that keeps us all motivated, keeps us all on our toes...keeps us striving for more. And so, as we head into this new World Championships season, I’m hopeful to continue to build on the momentum we created at the end of last season. This season, you can expect some insight into the mental preparation and how I approach the sport, the “why” beyond the mountain, the notion of legacy, rivalries and why they’re so important for the sport, insight into how I structure my schedule for a big event, and more.

Thank you all for your support and much love,
Miki

Directed and Produced By: Megan Harrod
Shot by: Max Hall
Edited By: Aaron Springston
Special Thanks To: Stifel and Share Winter Foundation

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[BossPlayaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Just one of the most inspiring and humble superstars of the sports era.

[NikolayKalenikov]

One of the best mini documentaries one can find. Absolutely stellar job by Mikaela and her team. It is even better, that she decides to show part of her struggles mentally in such an inspiring way. Also, celebrating the success of her teammates and wanting to push the sports forward, while being the best ever, shows that she is an amazing person and has the right attitude. I wish her the best of luck for the season and hopefully, part 2 will show win number 100 in Killington.

[stevecrombie]

Just saw your interview on NBC which featured a video of your crash. I’m so glad you were able to take some time and talk about it. I know you have an excellent team, but I am aware of how competitive you are. Please take time to heal. Just a guy who follows your YouTube channel, but I really enjoy what you share with us. ❤️🙏

[glenrenaud]

It's totally inspirational. You give back so much to the sport. Thank you.

[Danilyn_Livao]

This was such an inspiring video, Mikaela!❤ I love how you highlight resilience and teamwork alongside your amazing skiing. I can’t wait to see what this season brings! 🙂

[Andy-xmfg]

Un absoluto honor tener en nuestras tierras a una leyenda y mega estrella mundial, y sobre todo a un gran ser humano 👏👏👏🙌🙏🙏Saludos desde Chile

[WorldofErika]

Sorry to see the GS crash, good luck with the recovery! And nice lil tune for Aleks that you posted on guitar and vocals earlier, btw ⭐ creativity goes beyond the slope!
Thanks for sharing another good and interesting episode!
Take care of yourself! ❤️❄️

[ttt]

Get better soon, Mikaela. Sending love and support. ❤

[stevecrombie]

You are just reaffirming the attitudes and beliefs that have been evident since you first shared on this channel. I believe you will continue to work on these projects and others, for the rest of your life. The legacy will be worried over or questioned by others. You just continue to work on things important to you. Your father would be proud of you. Stay safe. ❤🙏

[emilia_pNo]

best skier in the time! i like your kind art. It make me so happy watching you! A good luck to this season!

[paulmadden]

100 is an incredible number that will be insignificant in a career that will out shine it. Unforced humility is amazing in a modern athlete and for the first time, in my case, I get to witness a true legend in the living. Ms Shiffrin is the best ever!, young enough to improve, and humble enough to share the curves along the road.

[noga]

Mikaela, I don’t know if I can fully put into words what you’ve meant to me during the past year. You were my anchor, my beacon of hope for better and more peaceful days. Your authenticity and captivating positivity gave me something to hold onto when I felt lost. Watching you reminds me that its okay to show up as I am, even when things arent perfect. And I gotta say- realizing that, boosted my confidence and my loyalty to myself big time. So just know that, like you’ve been there for so many of us, I’ll always be here cheering for you, and believing in you❤️ Sending love and the warmest hugs from Israel🇮🇱❤️

[PaulAngeloff]

Our favorite thing (my Wife and I) is to watch you race and then go ski and try to emulate your grace. Good luck this weekend. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Xx

[mischaila]

💪 Get stronger, heal faster champ! 🏆🎉 Keep inspiring us 🤗🥰

[rn-]

My hearts pumping with you when you race! I don't think I've missed any of your races in like 5 years. Thanks for tons of incredible moments, and hopefully many more to come!

[GilouFlacti]

Youre first teacher of ski, is so proud of you ❤❤❤❤❤

[andreypankin]

There is one step left to the eternal record. It is symbolic that this will happen in his native country.
100 wins is fantastic!

[samvoigt]

Thanks for all you're doing to give back to the ski community and for sharing your struggles and perspectives. It is very inspiring

[beatricebachl]

I really love This new Episode ❤
You are inspire my every Single day
You are more than a Role Model for me 🫶

[LuigiGandolfo-fm]

Mikaela sei un mito la reggina dello sci, un pilastro della vita e di tutto il mondo dello sport complimenti ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤