Filip Zubčić / GEPA picture
BEAVER CREEK, Colorado — The men close out a five-race North American World Cup block on Sunday with the Stifel Birds of Prey giant slalom, the third GS of the 2025/26 season and the final race of a two-week Copper Mountain–Beaver Creek run. After two super-Gs, one downhill, and two giant slaloms on American snow, the circuit will return to Europe for the remainder of the season.
The Birds of Prey GS demands power, balance, and courage from start to finish. The pitch on Golden Eagle punishes any hesitation, while the terrain rewards those who keep attacking on a surface that stays firm and fast. With athletes chasing giant slalom points before the Olympic break, Sunday’s two-run battle should deliver aggressive skiing and plenty of movement on the season leaderboard.
Men’s Giant Slalom Podiums — 2026 Season
| Race | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sölden | Marco Odermatt (SUI) | Marco Schwarz (AUT) | Atle Lie McGrath (NOR) |
| Stifel Copper Cup – Copper Mountain | Stefan Brennsteiner (AUT) | Henrik Kristoffersen (NOR) | Filip Zubčić (CRO) |
Top Seven — First Run Start List
Bib 1 — Marco Odermatt (SUI, 1997) — Stöckli
Bib 2 — Stefan Brennsteiner (AUT, 1991)
Bib 3 — Henrik Kristoffersen (NOR, 1994)
Bib 4 — Žan Kranjec (SLO, 1992)
Bib 5 — Loïc Meillard (SUI, 1996)
Bib 6 — Lucas Pinheiro Braathen (BRA, 2000) — Atomic
Bib 7 — Thomas Tumler (SUI, 1989) — Stöckli
North Americans — USA & CAN
United States — Stifel U.S. Ski Team
Bib 11 — River Radamus (USA, 1998)
Bib 46 — Bridger Gile (USA, 1999) — HEAD
Bib 50 — Isaiah Nelson (USA, 2001)
Bib 52 — Ryder Sarchett (USA, 2003)
Bib 58 — George Steffey (USA, 1997) — Völkl
Bib 59 — Patrick Kenney (USA, 1997) — Völkl
Canada
Bib 48 — Erik Read (CAN, 1991) — Atomic
Bib 60 — Raphael Lessard (CAN, 2001) — HEAD
Course setters — First run: Mike Pircher (BRA) Second run: Peter Fill (ITA)
Men’s GS Race
The men’s giant slalom is set for Sunday, Dec. 7. Run one begins at 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT, followed by run two at 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT. Fans in Great Britain can tune in at 17:00 for the first run and 20:00 for the second.
How to Watch
United States: Live coverage on Outside TV (free)
Canada: Stream on CBC Sports.
Great Britain: Stream on Discovery+
Daily Program
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First Run Starlist Men’s GS Copper Mountain
About the Author: Peter Lange
