Kajsa Vickhoff Lie: Creating the Next Generation of Norwegian Speed

Kajsa Vickhoff Lie is the embodiment of courage, energy, and Norwegian spirit—an alpine skier who has turned pain into purpose and setbacks into history. She talks about her incredible journey: from her devastating crash in Val di Fassa, through the lonely road of recovery during COVID, to her triumphant return as the first Norwegian woman to win a World Cup downhill. But Kajsa is more than her results. Her incredible energy and magnetic personality have made her the natural leader of Norway’s women’s speed group. She has helped shape a culture of speed built on trust, resilience and shared ambition — a culture she actively nurtures through her own speed camp in Norway. There, she passes on the principles that defined her career, inspiring young girls who are stepping into the world of downhill and super-G, and teaching them that courage can be learned and confidence can be built. Along the way, Kajsa also found new passions beyond the slopes — opening her own Oslo pizzeria and co-authoring a book — proving that reinvention and creativity are part of her DNA. With heartfelt reflections on true friendship, the winning culture of the Norwegian women’s team, and playful rivalries with teammates like Ragnhild Mowinckel, this conversation is filled with grit, warmth and authenticity. An athlete respected across the entire circuit, Kajsa Vickhoff Lie is not only a champion on the snow — she is a leader, a mentor and a friend to many. Alpine Pulse is a FIS Originals production by FIS – International Ski and Snowboard Federation in cooperation with Maniac Studios.