Norway’s Atle Lie McGrath first joined us in 2021, with one World Cup podium to his name. Since then, he’s achieved remarkable success—all before his 25th birthday. In this conversation with McGrath, what’s notable is his wisdom, especially as he reflects on the World Championships, the pressure of being among the favourites, and the “we” of the Norwegian team. He discusses staffing changes, the value of consistency, and the team’s long-term goals. McGrath also walks us through key moments from this season, some exhilarating and some heartbreaking. As of today, he sits fifth in the overall standings, fifth in slalom, and is tied for eighth in GS—an incredible season by any measure. McGrath is articulate, introspective, and one of the established stars in our sport. As always, hosts Martin, Cara, and Jeff share their “SWIX Thoughts of the Day”.