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/ GEPA picture The women return to Copper Mountain on Saturday for the second giant

Stifel U.S. Ski Team speed star Lauren Macuga suffered an ACL injury in training and will miss the rest of the season. She confirmed the news on Instagram, promising to come back strong.

Austria’s Stephan Brennsteiner delivered the best skiing of his career to win the Copper Mountain giant slalom — his first World Cup victory — after a dramatic second run that reshuffled the standings and pushed the world’s best to their limits.

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.

The World Cup remains in Copper Mountain on Friday as the men tackle the Stifel Copper Cup giant slalom. Get the full first run start list, daily program, and how to watch.

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.

Mikaela Shiffrin Training on Copper Mountain / GEPA pictures The U.S. World Cup Swing Begins

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.

A new high-altitude course debuts at Copper Mountain. Here’s the insight, context, and how to watch Friday’s men’s World Cup GS.

Get the full men’s World Cup super-G start list and daily program from Copper Mountain as the Stifel Copper Cup presented by United Airlines opens the speed season with Swiss depth, North American strength, and the confirmed return of Aleksander Aamodt Kilde.

Don’t miss your chance to snag the 25/26 Ikon Pass before sales end on December 11! This season, explore 73 global destinations, including the stunning Megève Ski Area in France, now part of the Ikon Pass community.

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.