Alpine Pulse – Kajsa Vickhoff Lie: Creating the Next Generation of Norwegian Speed

Fresh off her first Olympic Games — where she competed in Giant Slalom, Super-G, Downhill and the Team Combined, earning two Olympic diplomas — Kajsa Vickhoff Lie (NOR / Head) embodies courage, resilience and the unmistakable Norwegian spirit. She is an alpine skier who has transformed pain into purpose and setbacks into history. In the latest episode of Alpine Pulse, she reflects on her extraordinary journey: from her devastating crash in Val di Fassa, through the isolating road of recovery during COVID, to her triumphant return as the first Norwegian woman to win a World Cup downhill.

But Kajsa’s impact goes far beyond results. Her energy, authenticity and magnetic presence have made her the natural leader of Norway’s women’s speed team. She has been instrumental in shaping a culture built on trust, shared ambition and a fearless approach to speed — a philosophy she now passes on through her own speed camp in Norway. There, she mentors the next generation of girls entering the world of Downhill and Super-G, showing them that courage is a skill that can be developed and confidence a muscle that can be trained.

Off the slopes, Kajsa has embraced new passions — opening her own pizzeria in Oslo and co-authoring a book — proving that creativity, reinvention and joy are just as central to who she is. With heartfelt reflections on friendship, the winning culture of the Norwegian women’s team, and playful rivalries with teammates like Ragnhild Mowinckel, this conversation is full of grit, warmth and honesty.

Respected across the entire circuit, Kajsa Vickhoff Lie is not only a champion on the snow — she is a leader, a mentor and a deeply valued friend.

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With new episodes released every week, Alpine Pulse – Unplugged continues to grow as FIS’s key editorial platform dedicated to the deeper stories of Alpine Skiing.

Alpine Pulse is a FIS Originals production by FIS - International Ski and Snowboard Federation in cooperation with Maniac Studios.