As the leaves turn and the chill of autumn sets in, alpine skiing fans are buzzing with anticipation for the 2025-26 FIS Alpine World Cup season. But amid the hype for on-snow action, one off-slope project continues to captivate: Mikaela Shiffrin’s personal video series, Moving Right Along. The Olympic gold medalist and record-breaking skier has built a loyal following through these intimate, behind-the-scenes episodes, offering a raw glimpse into her triumphs, setbacks, and unfiltered mindset. With Season 3 wrapping up earlier this year and Shiffrin now deep into Olympic preparations for Milano Cortina 2026, the big question lingers: What’s next for this evolving digital diary?
For the uninitiated, Moving Right Along isn’t your typical athlete vlog. Launched in late 2021, the series debuted as a therapeutic outlet for Shiffrin following the emotional turbulence of the Beijing Olympics, where she grappled with grief over her father’s passing and the pressures of elite competition. Described by Shiffrin herself as a way to “move forward from a series of very challenging moments,” it quickly evolved into a multi-season phenomenon hosted on her YouTube channel. Produced in partnership with sponsors like Stifel Financial and featuring high-quality cinematography from collaborators such as Megan Sharrod and Max Hall, the episodes blend personal narration, training footage, and candid reflections. It’s less about polished PR and more about authenticity—think Shiffrin discussing mental health struggles, injury recoveries, and even her love for pasta amid the grind of professional skiing.
Season 1 kicked off with episodes chronicling her post-Olympic healing, while Season 2 delved into rehab after a 2023 injury, including the poignant “Curveball” installment that captured her return to racing. But it was Season 3, titled Rivalries, Records, and Access, that truly ramped up the intrigue. Announced in September 2024 with a teaser video, the season promised deeper dives into Shiffrin’s competitive rivalries, her pursuit of historic records, and exclusive access to her world. Episode 1, “More Than A Milestone,” dropped in late November 2024, focusing on her mindset heading into the season and her partnership with ShareWinter for accessibility in skiing. It set a tone of vulnerability, with Shiffrin sharing how milestones like her 97th World Cup win felt “more than just a number.”
The real drama unfolded in Episode 2, “I’ve Been Impaled,” released on December 30, 2024. This installment captured the harrowing moment of Shiffrin’s crash at the Killington World Cup on November 26, 2024, where she suffered a severe abdominal injury requiring surgery—a “pothole” in her words, but one that sidelined her for weeks. Fans watched in real-time as Shiffrin posted raw updates on X (formerly Twitter), including a video from her hospital bed joking about being “impaled” by a course marker. The episode didn’t shy away from the pain, blending behind-the-scenes recovery footage with Thanksgiving celebrations alongside her U.S. Ski Team teammates, humanizing the 30-year-old phenom who’s often seen as invincible.
By February 2025, Shiffrin was back, teasing Episode 3 on X with a cryptic video: “#MovingRightAlong, Season 3, Episode 3…coming soon. Are you ready?! Released shortly after on February 14, “Turning Again” documented her improbable return to competition during the World Championships in Saalbach, Austria, just nine weeks post-surgery. It highlighted her gratitude toward teammates like Lauren Macuga and reflected on the “inspirational” energy of the event, even as she admitted not feeling “entirely myself. The season culminated in Episode 4, “Intrusive Thoughts,” on March 26, 2025, which Shiffrin called her favorite yet, tackling mental challenges during her comeback.e483c1 The finale aired on May 19, 2025, titled “Still Learning,” coinciding with her 101st World Cup victory in Sun Valley, Idaho—a poetic capstone to a season of resilience. Fans celebrated with the U.S. Ski Team, donning “101 Dalmatians” costumes in a nod to her milestone.
So, why the “mysterious” label? Even as Season 3 concluded triumphantly, Shiffrin has kept future plans under wraps, fueling speculation. Her YouTube channel description hints at ongoing evolution: “Over the years I’ve grown to love giving those of you who are interested a lens into my world, my mindset, my own personal peaks and valleys.” Recent X posts from September 2025 show her in Chile for summer training, signing off with “Moving Right Along… suggesting the phrase—and perhaps the series—remains a constant in her narrative. In a July 2025 interview, she alluded to “major plans” beyond racing, possibly tying into sponsorships or expanded content. Could Season 4 launch alongside the October 25 Sölden opener, focusing on her Olympic buildup? Or might it pivot to a special series on mental health, given her advocacy?
What makes Moving Right Along connect so deeply with fans is its role as a bridge between Shiffrin’s superhuman achievements—two Olympic golds, five overall World Cup titles, and now 101 wins—and her very human side. As she eyes Milano Cortina 2026, where alpine events run February 14-22, the series could chronicle her training with fiancé Aleksander Aamodt Kilde or her strategic focus on technical disciplines to avoid injury risks. Shiffrin’s recent Visa collaboration teaser—”looking forward to sharing what we’ve been working on this Summer! Coming 🔜”—hints at multimedia expansions, perhaps integrating more interactive elements or live Q&As.
Ultimately, the “what’s next” boils down to Shiffrin’s ethos: progress amid uncertainty. As she posted in a reflective April 2025 video about a candid chat with rival Petra Vlhová, these stories aren’t just for entertainment—they’re about shared growth.f8fc13 With the World Cup opener just over a month away, subscribe to her channel (over 100,000 strong) and keep an eye on X for teases. Whatever form it takes, Moving Right Along will undoubtedly keep fans hooked, proving that Shiffrin’s journey is as much about the path as the podiums.
