Everything You Need to Know About Copper Mountain’s Stifel Cup
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The Audi FIS Ski World Cup is officially back on U.S. snow, and this week the action is centered in Colorado. The Stifel Copper Cup runs from today Thursday, November 27, through Sunday, November 30, bringing the world's fastest alpine athletes to Copper Mountain. It's the first time Copper has served as the main venue for an Alpine World Cup in decades, and it's already an electric atmosphere. For many on the U.S. Ski Team this is a truly personal moment, competing on the terrain that they grew up around. This feeling of competing at home is a powerful motivator.
The Race Schedule: Speed and Technical Battles
The four-day event is packed with high-stakes racing across both speed and technical disciplines. The men kick things off on today, November 27, with the Super-G. Then tomorrow (Friday) with the Giant Slalom (GS). Then, the women take over this weekend. Saturday features the Giant Slalom, a discipline where the U.S. team is looking particularly strong. The event wraps up on Sunday with the Women's Slalom. These are crucial early-season races and Olympic qualifiers for Milano Cortina 2026.
U.S. Stars Poised for a Home-Snow Advantage
The biggest headline is the return of Mikaela Shiffrin to her home state of Colorado for a World Cup race for the first time since 2017. Shiffrin has already dominated the early slalom events this season, so she is going full-throttle into the GS on Saturday and the Slalom on Sunday. But she isn't the only star to watch.
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- River Radamus is a homegrown talent who feels completely natural on the dry, grippy, and predictable Colorado snow. He's a Giant Slalom specialist and a leader for the men's team.
- Paula Moltzan is showing incredible consistency, with multiple top-five finishes already this season. She will be one to watch in the technical events.
Athletes have described the snow at Copper as "hero snow," which means the surface is high-quality and gives racers confidence to truly attack the course. This is a massive advantage when the world's best are pushing the limits of speed and agility.
Beyond the Race Course
The Stifel Copper Cup is more than just a race; it's a full-on mountain festival. While the action is electrifying in the East Village, the Center Village is transforming into a celebration zone. The event includes free concerts all weekend, nightly fireworks, and athlete award ceremonies. The energy level is going to be maxed out. It’s about celebrating the alpine experience and the culture that surrounds pushing limits. Whether you’re watching live or streaming, this is the action sports spectacle to tune into this weekend.
