Mikaela Shiffrin Returns to Colorado to Host ElevateHer Ski Clinic to Give Back

Mikaela Shiffrin only got back to the United States last week after claiming her sixth overall World Cup season title at the World Cup Finals in Lillehammer, Norway, at the end of the 2025-26 season. She spent the first few days in New York, where she had the honor of closing the New York Stock Exchange and attended a Gala for sponsor Stifel. Barely back on homesoil in Colorado, the legendary ski racer was back on snow at Copper Mountain. But this time not to race but for something much closer to her heart: her project with Share Winter Foundation to get more kids into skiing.

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Shiffrin returned to Copper Mountain on to host a small, celebratory ElevateHer ski clinic for a group of young girls. Organized in partnership with the Share Winter Foundation, the event focused on creating access and inspiration for the next generation of skiers. In a relaxed and fun setting, Shiffrin — complete with glitter across her cheeks — skied alongside young participants, offering guidance, encouragement, and a reminder that the sport’s greatest champion is just as passionate about participation as performance.

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The clinic is part of a broader initiative tied to this year’s campaign, dubbed “The GOAT Gives Back.” The theme reflects Shiffrin’s status as one of the most accomplished alpine skiers in history, while emphasizing her effort to make skiing more accessible to those who might otherwise never get the chance to experience it.

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Through her partnership with Share Winter, Shiffrin is encouraging fans and the wider ski community to contribute to programs that introduce more youth to winter sports, particularly those from underserved backgrounds. The foundation works to remove financial and logistical barriers, helping more children spend time in the mountains.

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For Shiffrin, the effort represents a natural extension of her career. While her results on the World Cup circuit have cemented her legacy, moments like these — sharing turns with young skiers and fostering a love for the sport — show that skiing is so much more than just a sport. Shiffrin’s message is clear: skiing is at its best when it is shared.