Copper Mountain will host its first FIS Ski World Cup alpine event in over two decades this Thanksgiving weekend, featuring hometown heroes Mikaela Shiffrin and River Radamus at the Stifel Copper Cup from November 27 to 30.
The resort stepped in after Killington, Vermont, canceled its traditional women’s World Cup stop due to lift replacement work. Copper not only filled the gap but expanded the event to include both men’s and women’s races—an unusual combined format for World Cup competitions.
Men, led by Edwards native River Radamus, will compete in super G and giant slalom on the first two days. Shiffrin, from Vail, will then anchor the women’s giant slalom and slalom events.
As the official training center for the U.S. Ski Team, Copper provides a strategic home advantage for American athletes ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
“Mikaela Shiffrin will headline the Stifel Copper Cup at Copper Mountain… after the women’s FIS Ski World Cup circuit was forced to skip its usual stop in Killington,” the announcement noted, highlighting the significance of the rare domestic showcase.
Tickets are available with general admission at $25 per day or $85 for all four days; premium options are $40 daily or $125 for the full event.
The Stifel Copper Cup marks a homecoming for two of Colorado’s top alpine skiers and positions the U.S. team for potential early-season success on familiar terrain.
