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Austria’s Stefan Brennsteiner set the pace in Copper Mountain’s opening GS run, with only six skiers within a second and five high-bib surprises breaking into the top 30. River Radamus sits 14th, while Erik Read flips from bib 46.

Kjersti Moritz steps into her first World Cup start on Saturday at the Stifel Copper Cup, launching her dream on the Colorado snow she grew up skiing. Her path, her mindset, and why this debut feels so special.

Lauren Macuga opens her Olympic season with the Stifel U.S. Ski Team at the Copper Cup, carrying confidence, speed, and her trademark bucket-hat energy into Saturday’s giant slalom.

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen’s historic victory lit up homes from Brazil to Norway, inspiring new fans and fueling a surge of excitement around Brazilian skiing.

Lara Gut-Behrami’s season ended after a training crash left her with a torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus. The two-time overall champion now faces a long recovery and an uncertain timeline for her return.

Marco Odermatt opened the Olympic season with a powerful win at the Copper Mountain super-G, highlighted by six late-bib scorers and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde’s emotional World Cup return.

Tanner Perkins steps into his first World Cup super-G at Copper Mountain, bringing momentum, gratitude, and the full-speed drive that carried him from van life to the U.S. Ski Team.

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Joan Verdú opens up about new skis, summer training, youth camps, and the mindset driving him into the Olympic season. Click the image to read the full profile.

Cassidy Gray is stepping into a breakthrough season, building confidence in both giant slalom and speed disciplines. With GS as her foundation and growing comfort in Super-G and downhill, she’s ready to take on Copper and Tremblant — and the energy of a home crowd.

Roy Steudle opens his World Cup season in Thursday’s Copper super-G, stepping in as Britain’s leading speed skier. His path, pressure, and hopes for a breakthrough are all here.

Aleksander Aamodt Kilde is hopeful he’ll return to racing in Thursday’s Copper Mountain super-G, but he won’t make the final decision until tomorrow.

The men’s speed season opens in Colorado with the Copper Mountain super-G, part of the Stifel Copper Cup presented by United Airlines. Major storylines lead the way, including the possible and likely return of Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, Swiss depth, North American strength, and a tight Olympic qualification window.

Mikaela Shiffrin closed the Gurgl slalom with a masterclass, while Paula Moltzan and Laurence ST-Germain delivered major second-run moves. Click for the full race report.

Paco Rassat stormed from bib 21 to win his first World Cup in a chaotic Gurgl men’s slalom, with Armand Marchant earning his debut podium and Atle Lie McGrath in third. Relive the second-run drama, the surprise podium, and the big movers in our full race report.

Toko’s All-In-One Wipe and Brush gives racers a simple, heat-free way to protect ski bases and zero multiple skis before race day or training. The durable formula works for travel, storage, and training, making ski prep easier.

Colorado Mountain College’s alpine team was nearly shut down, but a powerful surge of community support has pushed the Skigles back into contention. With another $500,000 needed by June, the comeback effort is racing ahead.

You can ski beautifully and still be slow. Dr. Jim Taylor explains why mastering the difference between “good skiing” and “fast skiing” is the key to breaking through performance plateaus and finding real race speed.