Copper Cup U.S. Women’s Alpine Ski Team Press Conference Recap: Shiffrin, Vonn, and Vail Twins Headline the Home World Cup

Overview

On Friday night at Copper Mountain, nine athletes from the U.S. women’s Alpine ski team gathered for a press conference ahead of the domestic World Cup competition. The discussion covered training, upcoming races, and reflections on team dynamics and history.

Mikaela Shiffrin on Lindsey Vonn

Mikaela Shiffrin shared her thoughts about the legacy of Lindsey Vonn, expressing admiration and emphasizing Vonn’s influence on younger skiers.

"She’s done so much for our sport in the U.S. that it’s hard to overstate her impact," Shiffrin said.
She also mentioned how Vonn’s career continues to inspire her and others to strive for excellence and perseverance on the World Cup circuit.

The Vail Twins Return Home

Local athletes from Vail, known as the twins, will compete in front of their hometown crowd for the first time at this level. Their participation is a point of pride for the local ski community, symbolizing the growth of young talent in an area long associated with world-class skiing.

Team Preparation

The athletes described productive preseason training sessions and outlined their focus areas for the winter. Confidence was high following consistent performances in recent practice runs at Copper Mountain.

Looking Ahead

With a busy World Cup schedule ahead, the U.S. team is balancing optimism with caution, aiming to build momentum through the home races before the European leg of the tour.

Author’s summary: The U.S. women’s Alpine team spoke at Copper Mountain about preparation, local pride, and inspiration from skiing legend Lindsey Vonn.

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Vail Daily Vail Daily — 2025-11-29

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