What Started as an ‘Intimate Party’ Exploded into 1,800 Fans! U.S. Ski Stars Light Up St. Louis for Epic ‘On the Edge’ Finale Screening
St. Louis just proved once again why it’s one of the biggest supporters of winter sports in America.
What Ron Kruszewski and Amanda Perkins planned as a cozy, intimate gathering for the Stifel U.S. Ski Team turned into an unforgettable night with 1,800 passionate fans packing the venue for a star-studded celebration and advanced screening of the final episode of ESPN’s hit docuseries On the Edge: World Cup Ski Racing.
U.S. Ski Team athletes flew in for just 14 hours in the city — and they made every minute count. The evening blended high-energy vibes, heartfelt moments, and a big-screen premiere that left the crowd buzzing. The series, years in the making, finally delivered its powerful conclusion, now streaming on ESPN and Disney+.
One athlete shared the excitement: “Leave it to Ron and Amanda to plan an ‘intimate party’ in two weeks that ends up with 1,800 awesome supporters from the St. Louis community.” The night honored the team’s incredible season while giving fans an exclusive first look at the raw, emotional final chapter.
The highlight? The final episode of On the Edge — described as a long-awaited triumph for the sport. Fellow athletes brought the energy, but one performance stood out: Aleksander (widely believed to be Aleksander Aamodt Kilde) delivers such a moving moment that “he’s so good… he will make you cry,” according to the post. If you haven’t streamed it yet, clear your schedule — this one hits different. 🥹
Big thanks poured out to every athlete who made the night special, the entire crew behind the series, and of course, the St. Louis community for showing up in force. The event once again highlighted Stifel’s deep commitment to the U.S. Ski Team and the power of local support heading into future seasons.
Styled to perfection with hair and makeup by Jess Shinyeda, the athletes looked as sharp off the slopes as they do on them.
