The International Association of Ski Journalists has voted and Mikaela Shiffrin is your 2017 skier of the year.

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The decision was easy for most journalists, who were won over by Mikaela’s stunning 2016/2017 FIS world cup season. During that season, she nabbed the overall title from Swiss skier, Lara Gut in addition to winning the slalom title. Past American winners include Lindsey Vonn [2009] and Bode Miller [2005].

Congratulations Mikaela Shiffrin!

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Barclay Idsal is a seasoned writer and digital content producer with over a decade of experience in the ski industry, where writing and skiing rank as his two all-time favorite pastimes. A passionate advocate...