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Mikaela Shiffrin Fined for Breaking FIS Rule at Copper Mountain, CO

Mikaela Shiffrin secured her 104th World Cup podium on Sunday, November 30, at Copper Mountain, Colorado, but the win was accompanied by an unexpected setback: she was fined for arriving late to the pre-race bib draw. Related: Mikaela Shiffrin Claims 104th World Cup Victory at FIS Alpine World Cup Slalom in Copper Mountain, CO  According to FIS media coordinator Viviane […]
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Mikaela Shiffrin Claims 104th World Cup Victory at FIS Alpine World Cup Slalom in Copper Mountain, CO

Mikaela Shiffrin claimed her 104th World Cup victory and 67th Slalom victory today at Copper Mountain, Colorado. The legendary American ski racer claimed a commanding victory in Sunday’s World Cup Slalom, delivering two precise, composed runs in light snowfall and difficult visibility to win by a decisive 1.57 seconds over Germany’s Lena Dürr, while Albania’s Lara Colturi finished third. Related: […]
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New Zealand’s Alice Robinson Wins the Giant Slalom at Copper Mountain, CO

Saturday, November 29, was the third event day at Copper Mountain Thanksgiving race weekend, featuring the women’s Giant Slalom. There was fresh snow in the Colorado resort, resulting in a delayed race start, but which racer doesn’t love some hero snow, and the conditions at Copper on Saturday were perfect. Related: Exciting First Race Day at Copper Mountain, CO, as […]
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Austria’s Stefan Brennsteiner Claims First Career Victory at Giant Slalom in Copper Mountain, CO

Austria’s Stefan Brennsteiner claimed the first World Cup victory of his career on Friday, November 28, at Copper Mountain, Colorado, topping a veteran podium ahead of Henrik Kristoffersen in second and Filip Zubčić in third. The 34-year-old Austrian handled increasingly soft conditions better than anyone, capping a chaotic day that saw 14 DNFs, course trouble throughout, and major shake-ups across […]
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Exciting First Race Day at Copper Mountain, CO, as Odermatt Wins Super-G and Kilde Stages Successful Comeback

Today was the first day of the four-day race weekend at Copper Mountain, Colorado, and what an exciting as well as emotional day it turned out to be. It saw Marco Odermatt stage his defense of his 2024-25 Super-G Crystal Globe with a precision-crafted victory on Thursday, November 27, mastering a course that proved unforgiving for many of the early […]
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Ski Racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde Will Start Tomorrow at Copper Mountain, CO, 22 Months After His Shocking Crash

In a surprise move, Aleksander Aamodt Kilde announced that he will start at the Super-G World Cup in Copper Mountain, Colorado, tomorrow, November 28. The Norwegian ski racer had initially planned to make the World Cup races at Beaver Creek, Colorado, his comeback event, and had even shared a countdown from 100 days out on his social media channels, but […]
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Swiss Ski Legend Lara Gut-Behrami Injured in Serious Training Crash at Copper Mountain, CO

Swiss ski racing legend Lara Gut-Behrami has reported suffered injury following a serious crash during speed training at Copper Mountain, Colorado, on Thursday, November 20, prompting immediate concern from teammates, coaches, and equipment staff.  Swiss-Ski confirmed that Gut-Behrami fell during a training run at the high-altitude American venue, with initial on-site evaluations indicating an injury to her left knee. According […]
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Copper Mountain, CO, Passes Snow Control, Clearing the Way for Thanksgiving World Cup Races

Copper Mountain, Colorado, has officially received positive snow control, confirming that its upcoming World Cup events will move forward as scheduled. The decision, made by officials of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) following an on-site inspection, means the resort has met the required snow depth and surface preparation standards necessary to host safe and fair racing. Related: Copper […]
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Ski More, Earn More: Copper Mountain, CO, Kicks Off 2025-26 With Innovative Loyalty Program

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Copper Mountain, Colorado, has launched its 2025-26 Scan Challenge, a season-long incentive program to reward skiers the more they hit the slopes. Running from opening day through closing day, the challenge is open to all Copper Season Pass, Copper Four Pack, and Ikon Pass holders. As participants log ski days, tracked automatically through RFID lift ticket scans, they unlock tiered […]
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[PHOTOS] Copper Mountain, CO, is the First Resort to Begin Snowmaking for Winter 2025-26

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Snowmaking is officially underway at Copper Mountain, Colorado, where crews fired up the resort’s snow guns early Wednesday morning as overnight temperatures dropped below freezing. The effort marks the unofficial start of the 2025–26 winter season in Summit County. Related: Copper Mountain, CO, to Host First Alpine World Cup in More Than 2 Decades Copper’s snowmaking team will continue operations […]
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Copper Mountain, CO, Launches Summer Hike Park, Extending Ski Season Into September

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As Colorado’s winter season draws to a close, Copper Mountain has officially opened its Summer Hike Park, providing the state’s only on-snow terrain park experience through the summer months. The park, located in Center Village, welcomes skiers and snowboarders every Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with operations scheduled through September 7, weather permitting. Related: Ski and […]
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Skiers Take on Copper Mountain, CO, Over 9% ‘Resort Surcharge’ in Class Action Lawsuit

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If you’ve bought food at a ski resort recently and thought, “This should be illegal,” you’re not alone. A class action lawsuit has been filed against Copper Mountain, Colorado, and the resort operator, POWDR, by Gary Chaney and other Copper Mountain visitors for allegedly engaging in deceptive pricing practices. The lawsuit claims that not including the resort surcharge of 9% […]
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Mikaela Shiffrin Teases “Secret Project” in Video of Her Skiing at Copper Mountain, CO

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Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin appears to be working on a new film project, according to a recent Instagram post shared from her spring training camp at Copper Mountain in Colorado.  In the post, Shiffrin thanked Copper for “another super productive spring camp” and hinted at an upcoming “secret project,” accompanied by behind-the-scenes video footage of a follow-cam skier capturing […]
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Ski and Ride Throughout the Summer at Woodward Copper’s On-Mountain Camp

As winter winds down, Woodward Copper is gearing up for another unforgettable summer on snow. Offering the longest on-snow summer camp in Colorado, Woodward Copper provides skiers and snowboarders with the unique opportunity to train in a world-class terrain park high in the Rocky Mountains while soaking up the summer sun. New this year, campers can now opt to swap […]
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Forest Service Raises Concerns Regarding the Proposed New Lift at Copper Mountain, CO, that Would Be the Highest in North America

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Copper Mountain Resort (CMR) in Colorado plans to improve its current lift infrastructure by upgrading eight of its current lifts over the next ten years. Timberline Express, Lumberjack, Super Bee, Rendezvous, Excelerator, Blackjack, Mountain Chief, and Alpine lifts will be upgraded to improve terrain access for skiers and reduce base area congestion. According to Copper Mountain’s Master Development Plan (MDP), […]
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Copper Mountain and Eldora, CO, Expand Access to Winter Sports Through Slide Thru Sessions Partnership

Copper Mountain and Eldora, Colorado, are proud to be part of a groundbreaking initiative reshaping inclusivity in winter sports. The resorts, in partnership with Subaru of America, are expanding access to skiing and snowboarding for members of Slide Thru Sessions, a collective dedicated to increasing diversity in winter sports.   Slide Thru Sessions is comprised of Ski Noir 5280, Neighborhood […]
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