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Shiffrin Returns Home for Thanksgiving Races
25 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Mikaela Shiffrin competes in her home state for the first time since 2017.
- Copper Mountain, Colorado, hosts its first women's World Cup since 2001.
- Aleksander Aamodt Kilde may make his comeback from injury this weekend.
Alpine skiing's World Cup circuit returns to U.S. soil with the Stifel Copper Cup in Colorado, featuring American star Mikaela Shiffrin. Shiffrin, a dominant force in slalom, will race in her home state for the first time in eight years. This event is the sole U.S. stop for the women's tour this season and marks Copper Mountain's first time hosting since 2001.
The men's competition kicks off with super-G and giant slalom events. A significant storyline is the potential comeback of Norwegian skier Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, who has been sidelined by injury. Kilde, Shiffrin's fiancé, may choose the Copper Mountain super-G as his return race.
Shiffrin enters the weekend with a strong record in slalom this season. While her GS performance has been improving, it presents a tougher challenge. Other Americans, like Paula Moltzan, are also showing strong form in giant slalom, aiming for podium finishes against top international competitors.
