Moving Right Along, Episode 7 | The "Off Season"

At the end of the World Cup competition season, everyone always asks me about what I'll be doing in the "off season"...I think a common misconception is that we actually have an off season, haha. Following the competition season, I went straight to NYC for a media tour, then had a small break, before I returned to Europe in early April for ski testing with Atomic at Reiteralm, Austria then went to speed camp in Kvitfjell, Norway before heading to Adidas HQ in Germany for a visit. Thanks to Adidas for the amazing and warm welcome...it was so awesome to return to headquarters, talk strategy and future, and catch up with everyone. Very excited for what the future holds there, and some ideas we are working on building out! From there, we went to NYC for the Time100 Gala. My point is, there's not really an "off season" in our sport...when we're not competing, we're either in the gym or training on snow. It's a whirlwind, but I love it and couldn't imagine it any other way (of course, there are lots of naps...and that's why I am able to do what I do! :)).
I hope you all enjoy this episode, and big thanks to Adidas for sponsoring this additional content, and the final episode of season 1!!
Directed By: Mike Dawson
Produced By: Megan Harrod
Edited By: Dana Willax
Presented By: Adidas
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[@sescuba6405]

In addition to being the greatest skier ever (and so darned cute), I think the most impressive thing about her is that she appears to be very, very REAL! Best of luck to her in everything she ever does!

[@hunterjumper5892]

I love how she and her man are the greatest competitor’s literally in history. Yet hey carry their own bags, are accessible, teachable, hungry to keep learning and improving because they share the DNA of champions, which is there’s no finish line in the pursuit of excellence.

[@jayhahm]

Mikaela, you always bring joy to me with your smile and happy face. I hope that you have a great off-season with some rest/fun, and successful preparation for the next season.... Be healthy and happy.... Don't forget to upload some video from time some time... I always adore and love you.

[@paulmadden1458]

Involuntarily smiling along , feeling like we are in on the “look” or a reaction. Such a privilege to be able to partake in the fun times. The I’m nervous clip made this episode for me. Best ever, but human and relatable. So honest. Thank you so much.

[@peternocka8337]

Thank you for including that shot of her at the top of the course looking and sounding really scared. So important for young skiers to understand Michaela is human like the rest of us!

[@fishhead7704]

Mikaela is truly a treasure, not just nationally but to the entire ski world

[@gwbaker]

Another exceptional episode. I just love this series. The tone, the style and the story focus. It all works because the subject is so real and authentic. Mikaela inspires by living her life to the best of her gifts, skills and ability. Kudos to everyone involved.

[@mikaelashiffrin]

Thank you so much!!

[@samuelurban5536]

She is excelent skier, and person too.. good luck Mikaela.

[@feelgood7]

It is so great to catch up with you Miki! I know it is one-sided, but I always appreciate you letting us into your world, showing even emotional and clumsy moments, and I also love your warm and sincere manner of doing it. I always feel welcome watching these episodes. Thanks, and keep going! ❤

[@Smacker7474]

Love it Mikaela! Its so fun to follow this amazing ride you're on....

[@tg90244]

What an incredible, kind, humble, down to earth woman! I‘m looking forward to seeing more of your life and I‘m curious to see what pages of your story you will write next. Enjoy the summer, have fun, can‘t wait for Sölden :) Greetings from Switzerland Tom

[@NikolayKalenikov]

I think this series of videos encapsulates what makes Mikaela the best ever. The passion for what she does and the pure desire to just be better than you were yesterday, is very impressive and inspiring. In my opinion, these videos are a must, not only for ski racers, but for people in other sports, on how to behave not only on the field, but off of it, as well. They are an example of how to build a brand and a name, while being real and 100% you. Enjoy the summer and keep smiling.

[@loveyoukaela]

I love this episode, I think it's my favorite so far! Love to see you and Aleks together, and to see you so happy! After everything you've been through, you deserve it more than anyone! I'm really proud of you! Ps. I can't wait for next season to start, and I hope I can meet you at some races❤️

[@914Rocky]

You’ve got some great genes. Your mom looks like your sister. Amazing.

[@margusmagi6703]

All the best for both of you. Both in personal and in skiing life. What an interesting combination - United States and Nor-way...

[@DeborahMcGovern]

Shy quiet Norway has left Miki in shock since his accident this week. Wonder what gym?

[@gup8175]

Thank you for sharing your moments! Seeing you and Aleks together makes me smile every time, nice to have the DH globe winner as your speed consultant lol. ☮❤

[@saschaspadin16]

Thanks for always sharing your life with us, Mika!😀🥰

[@samvoigt21]

As one of a few active, female certified coaches and refs in the central region of USSS, your mom's little interview about how they can do, and it doesn't need to be a male dominated coaching sport was much appreciated :)

[@mikaelashiffrin]

Thank you for saying this...and also thank you for doing what you do on the mountain!!

[@MrDogonjon]

Karen Harjo is a US Ski Team coach. I worked with her at Crystal Mt. Such a good skier and person to inspire myself now inspiring historical performances on the World cup. Thanks Karen!

[@markeaton2003]

Life is such a amazing ride even if your not skiing. I miss the greatest sport on earth, but I still love watching these amazing skiers. To be the best of the best is a gift from God and yourself, but these victories are also shared within the amazed spectator, that gets to enjoy the race in a different way. Mikaela, you have become a most deserving worlds greatest, in many ways. Please look up Billy Kidd, he needs a boost from you. Not forgotten.. He reallly admires you also.

[@DeborahMcGovern]

hey! I remember Billy Kid, Nebraska Right?

[@pama.n6269]

It's awesome to see how Alex is happy for you and you have fun together while doing your job. Be happy, rest and see you next season ❤

[@matinazontou3410]

You inspire me so much. You are just amazing. I really love skiing and you are my favourite athlete. Keep going! ❤

[@iMark22]

Such a great video!! Thank you for sharing. And honestly among all the amazing scenes in the video I think my favorite is the one of you and Alex dancing in the field!

[@DelioRiviera]

Fantastica atleta una forza della natura.Molto simpatica e divertente nei suoi video .Una campionessa in tutti sensi .MIKAELA sei un mito 🇮🇹👏👏👏

[@barrybiggs7585]

Thank you this was great to see very interesting

[@dimcadmis8085]

Incredible cinematography

[@albanybrian]

Bravo Mikaela, your hard work continues to pay off with wonderful opportunities. It is pleasure to watch you compete and also get this behind-the-scenes glimpses.

[@reusserfarm1]

Love to sneak a little peak behind the scenes of your world. Keep inspiring and being awesome. ❤

[@jasonrichards5646]

Thank you for taking us along on your prep. Success for next season!

[@markstephenlevy]

I loved this Mikaela and so Colorado proud every time !!! 🫶

[@ringbimmer]

Odi & Miki are two pretty inspiring athletes. I'm glad we can follow them on the media, especially through youtube. Great job. And Aleks is cool too ;)

[@ReginaldForrestdirtydog12]

Excellent training video from a champion skier!

[@scottfraser4298]

Phenomenal we’ve been able to share this insight. Loved every episode.

[@kailuakidd1512]

Excellent! It's always a privilege, thank you.

[@ichbins...4475]

Your are absoulutly the best!❤❤❤❤ How many racesuits do you have? Greetings from Switzerland❤

[@randylemke5331]

After all this important stuff, I hope you get to do some cross training (windsurfing).

[@blueboats7530]

So good on Aleks to be so comfortable and happy to be with you while you're the center of attention

[@krist.7419]

both of them are the center of attention....

[@jerrysunderlind4351]

I think you can still dominate ; they mentioned age. I think dominating is also a idea or mental. Put in the time. I ❤you. You dominated my rehab this year 23. Thank You

[@bobbynuttall4484]

Those shoes are legit!

[@nomeaknat]

You are an incredible athlete. One of my faves since Serena.

[@janaboppart]

Love you so much Miki and aleks ❤❤❤❤❤

[@44r0n-9]

Very cool insights! Great video

[@914Rocky]

How many languages does Aleks speak? I saw him on German tv speaking flawless German in a long form interview. So he speaks three fluently for sure. I’m amazed.

[@DarklordZagarna]

I think Michelle Gisin is up to five now (French, Spanish, German, Italian, English)-- maybe six if you count Swiss German as a separate language. Lara Gut also speaks a crazy number of languages.

[@davidstepro7486]

Still striving for more even after all the success. Very inspiring!

[@matthewwilliams6369]

What an amazing athlete and person, good luck in the upcoming season...

[@SurferBlondie13]

Another amazing episode 😍🎿

[@dpmarcorn]

Another beautiful episode, you are absolutely fantastic! Thanks to @mikedawsy and @kingdomofdana for their work allowing us to share these moments ! Will there be the last episode with summer training?

[@allison4737]

Can't wait for October 28th! Feels like for-ever!

[@dondon-nr1og]

We love to hear,,sonic boom " when you go to race.

[@tkk1450]

A gift to work with Karin Harjo I bet! Truly talented person.

[@ShalomBrother]

I really would love to see Alex coach you onto a DH globe at some point through the final chapter of your career. I know it’s an almost impossible challenge, and the amount of time, work and effort that it would take would have a knock on negative effect with your tech. You’ve completed technical skiing, and I think your the only person in the world who has the ability to go onto complete the full set of globes.

[@thibaudenis1]

Que de travail pour une championne. Toute cette équipe autour d'elle. C'est très professionnel.

[@carlogandolfo5701]

Mitica e fantastica un super mito per tutto il mondo dello sport complimenti mitica ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@coolgabe64]

Looks like nobody outworks you. This is why you are where you are. But I'm still gonna have withdrawal symptoms until Sölden.

[@olafhermans]

keep shining!

[@kkeelty64]

You are amazing!!! Keep ripping it - the best is yet to come!

[@WaechterDerNacht]

Seeing you and Aleks eat Norwegian treats, the main question remains: which sweets are the best? Last time I was in Norway i ate Kvikk Lunsj like a machine... ^^ Never made it over the pond, so can't say it for US sweets.

[@jeffthomas9772]

Great stuff. Thanks!

[@Ca_milo_G]

guitar...... sweet

[@MrDogonjon]

goal setting gets more difficult now she has accomplished all goals so far. Easy to get complacent when the best is good enough.

[@alexka1967]

Großartig 👍👍👍✌️✌️✌️😁😁

[@tjones99]

Wuhoo! Thought we had to wait until next season for another episode... but this one left me wondering if you ever get any plain old simple private "ME" time... I hope so... you need ME time to regenerate!

[@cdawg9149]

Kilde the best downhiller in Europe doesnt get enough spotlight. IMHO

[@mikaelashiffrin]

Agree!!

[@gauthamananthanarayanan3086]

I love you Mikaela Shiffrin 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇸😍😍😍

[@paulc.8727]

feels like a adidas commercial lol but very nice!

[@noemiplaickner8206]

❤

[@user-uf8oo1pq5x]

Америка !!! Ты ВЕЛИКАЯ, И НЕПОВТОРИМАЯ, Я ТЕБЯ ОБОЖАЮ. МОЁ СЧАСТЬЕ И ГОРДОСТЬ !!! О АМЕРИКА !!! ВОТ ПОЧЕМУ ТЕБЯ ВСЕ БОЯТСЯ И УВАЖАЮТ. ВЕСЬ МИР ПОД ТОБОЙ !!!

[@JohnJohnson-bh4di]

Wow. That looks like to much work.

[@bobbynuttall4484]

I couldn't tell. Were those shoes custom built for you, or can we all buy some to be like Mikaela? 🤔😉

[@mikaelashiffrin]

They were custom, as a gift! Fun, huh??

[@jungsanghyo]

Hello, United by Summits Team in adidas TERREX. Winners on United by Summits were revealed? If not yet, could you please let me know the date for the reveal?

[@thublit]

Just like Jordan, WTFG!!!

[@914Rocky]

Nervous because people are watching. ROLF. You’ve skied in the Olympics with hundreds of millions of people watching. You routinely race in front of thousands. You are too funny. Love love love these videos. I wish I knew how to get the millions of views these deserve. Maybe you should get Taylor Swift on the snow.

[@larsw.larsen4173]

Greath🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@elinall5345]

they changed the music back to normal 20.9 - this is proof in itself that they can change it anytime.

[@elinall5345]

and back to hacked again. telia will pay

[@saschaspadin16]

Who was faster in Speed and Technical Training? Aleks or you?😊 I guess he in speed and you in technical?🤔

[@fil18031999]

Where can I buy the "Be Nice, Think First, Have Fun" t-shirt from 16:55 ? I want it so bad

[@914Rocky]

Are there any sports in which the elite athletes are able to practice less than ski racing? It’s amazing how little actual ski race practicing skiers are able to do. I can’t think of anything.

[@DarklordZagarna]

It's a bit of a cop-out answer since it's also skiing, but aerialists get a lot less training than even racers do. Other than that... boxing, maybe? They can never train at 100% intensity because it's such an unhealthy sport.

[@brianmac7036]

Schiffers!

[@andersgulowsen2814]

That no one has noticed that Shifrin made Impossible mission song ? .. is .. strange

[@FermiFred]

So Shiffy doesn't need to wear a Kappa speed suit and jacket? Is it only required in season?

[@mikaelashiffrin]

For competition season, yes...but not for training. :)

[@DRMET]

Your "off" season looks nearly as busy as when you're competing.

[@mikaelashiffrin]

😅 Yep!!

[@914Rocky]

Can you officially introduce us to your new coach?

[@milesespace8776]

Some nice swag might have been a replacement for your busted globe. Then again, it is a physically and symbolically powerful metafor for all the records you have and will break. That and the supremacy of patriarchy from the "heyday" of skiing. 🙃

[@MakersTeleMark]

She should grab some tacos in Minturn.

[@elinall5345]

they changed the music on this again

[@teddyzamba1396]

What is terrex...not T rex....hee hee...!!

[@zakariasnagy]

🦾

[@janaboppart]

Can i get a hey ?

[@marjanmoskov4679]

Mikaela you are the best skier in the world and you are sooooo BEAUTIFUL🤩

[@jimax042]

Щірі прівітання з України!!! Ми віримо у Вас!!! Героям Слава!!! Миру Україні.