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The road to Cortina 2026 runs straight through Ikon Pass destinations. From alpine gates in North America to freestyle courses in Utah, these mountains host the best in the world as they chase dreams of the world’s biggest stage and race toward history. For Mikaela Shiffrin, the winningest alpine skier of all time, the results are more than podium placements – they’re proof that passion fuels greatness. Throughout every turn, she reminds us that, to be the best, skiing must come from the heart. Win a trip to see Mikaela Shiffrin compete on the world stage. Enter For A Chance to Win Mikaela’s Prequalifying Races Mikaela Shiffrin training at Copper Mountain Resort in Copper Mountain, CO. © Brett Wilhelm Copper Mountain, Colorado – Nov 27–30, 2025 Thanksgiving weekend delivers the Stifel Copper Cup presented by United Airlines. With men’s Super-G and Giant Slalom and women’s Giant Slalom and Slalom, it’s the first domestic World Cup stop of the season and a must-watch moment for Mikaela. Copper’s Center Village keeps the energy going with concerts, bib draws, fireworks, and more. Mont Tremblant, Quebec – Dec 6–7, 2025 Women’s Giant Slalom returns to Tremblant with two days of high-energy racing. As Mikaela carves into her build-up for Cortina 2026, fans can experience the action alongside Kids Ski Free week and a lively base area full of festivities. St. Moritz, Switzerland – Dec 12–14, 2025 The iconic Engadin valley sets the stage for three classic women’s speed races: back-to-back Downhills followed by a Super-G. For Mikaela, St. Moritz is both a proving ground and a celebration of ski racing tradition. World Cup & Olympic Prequalifying Events at Ikon Pass Destinations Dolomiti Superski – Nov 21, 2025 to Mar 15, 2026 Italy’s Dolomite peaks host a packed slate of competition: Skeleton and Bobsleigh in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Alpine Snowboard Parallel Giant Slalom in Carezza, men’s Alpine Ski World Cup Downhill and Super-G in Val Gardena, Ski Cross in San Candido, men’s Alpine Ski World Cup Giant Slalom and Slalom in Alta Badia, and Cross-Country Tour de Ski stages in Dobbiaco and Val di Fiemme. At Kronplatz, the women’s Alpine Ski World Cup Giant Slalom takes center stage. As February arrives, Cortina and Val di Fiemme welcome Cortina 2026 qualifying competitions across Alpine Skiing, Nordic Combined, Ski Jumping, Skeleton, Bobsleigh, and more. The season closes with women’s Alpine Ski World Cup Downhill and Super-G in Passo San Pellegrino, followed by the Paralympic Games. Copper Mountain, Colorado – Nov 27-30 & Dec 19–20, 2025 Over Thanksgiving weekend, the Stifel Copper Cup presented by United Airlines delivers the season’s first domestic Alpine World Cup stop, featuring men’s Super-G and Giant Slalom alongside women’s Giant Slalom and Slalom. Just weeks later, the spotlight shifts to freestyle as the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix returns to Copper’s iconic 22-foot Superpipe. The world’s top skiers and riders will throw down one of their final Olympic qualifying runs, where style meets pressure under Colorado skies. Deer Valley, Utah – Jan 16–18, 2026 The Intermountain Health Freestyle International presented by Stifel lights up Deer Valley’s famed Champion and White Owl runs. Men’s and women’s moguls, dual moguls, and aerials unfold under the lights in a can’t-miss spectacle. This stop is the final send-off before the freestyle team departs for Cortina 2026. Kitzbühel, Austria – Jan 2026 The Hahnenkamm is the ultimate test: the legendary Streif downhill, treacherous turns, and deafening crowds. Kitzbühel remains a centerpiece of alpine racing and a preview of the intensity athletes will bring to the world’s highest stage. Mt Buller, Australia – Aug 30, 2025 The FIS ABOM Mogul Challenge celebrates its 30th edition, renaming the course in honor of Olympic champion Jakara Anthony. A Southern Hemisphere showcase that bridges continents in the buildup to Cortina 2026. Solitude, Utah – Dec 6–7, 2025 The Salt Lake City SKiMo ISMF World Cup debuts as the first of its kind on U.S. snow and serves as a Cortina 2026 qualifying event for the newly added discipline of ski mountaineering. From the steep speed tracks of St. Moritz to the night-lit moguls at Deer Valley, Ikon Pass destinations host the defining competitions before Cortina 2026. These are more than just races – they’re moments of passion, pressure, and perseverance. With Mikaela leading by heart, every turn is proof that the best way forward is to Ski Hearter. The Final Destination: Cortina d’Ampezzo Passion, heart, purpose, vision – everything coalesces in Italy for the 2026 Games. Cortina d’Ampezzo, part of Dolomiti Superski, has long stood at the heart of international ski competition. Home to the iconic Olympia delle Tofane course, Cortina first hosted the Winter Olympics in 1956 and will once again set the stage for women’s alpine skiing in 2026. Cortina d’Ampezzo is also a place of milestones for Mikaela Shiffrin. She claimed her first Super-G World Cup victory here in 2019 and captured Alpine Combined gold at the 2021 World Championships. Alongside these triumphs, the venue has tested her resilience, underscoring both the challenges and the rewards of racing on one of the sport’s most legendary landscapes. Please note: Hosted competitions often impact regular operations. Please contact destinations directly to inquire about changes in operation surrounding race schedules. © Brett Wilhelm Put Your Heart on the Finish Line in St. Moritz Enter below for a chance to win a trip to see Mikaela Shiffrin compete on the world stage. Nominate someone who rides with heart, and the two of you could be in St. Moritz with eyes on the podium. Winner will be notified by November 14. Location: St. Moritz Dates & Events: Women’s Super-G – December 13 Women’s Downhill – December 14 Prize Package: • Two-night stay at Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains, plus 15% off additional nights • Two tickets to the Women’s Super-G (Dec 13) and Downhill (Dec 14) • Two 25/26 Ikon Passes • $2,000 travel voucher (Visa Gift Card) • Ikon Pass swag pack • Signed Mikaela Shiffrin Kappa ski suit • Stifel U.S. Ski Team uniform by Kappa • US Ski Team Membership 25 runner-ups receive: • Custom Ski Hearter swag bag: Beanie, Neck Gaiter, Sticker, Luggage Tag & Conversation Heart Candies • US Ski & Snowboard Insider 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 PURCHASE NECESSARY. The Alterra Mountain Company “Ski Hearter Giveaway 2025” is subject in all respects to the complete Official Rules available at https://lifted.ikonpass.com/skihearter-seeking-a-path-of-passion or by sending a S.A.S.E. to “Ski Hearter Giveaway 2025 – Rules Request,” c/o: Alterra Mountain Company, 3501 Wazee Street, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80216 (VT residents may omit return postage). Open only to entrants who, as of the entry date, are permanent legal residents of the fifty (50) United States (excluding Florida, New York and Rhode Island) who are at least 18 years of age or older and who have reached the age of majority in the state in which they reside. The Contest is void outside the U.S.A. and where prohibited or restricted by law (including in Florida, New York and Rhode Island). Contest entry period begins on or about 9:00am. Mountain Time (“MT”) on October 23, 2025 and ends at 12:00am MT on November 16, 2025. Twenty-six (26) prizes (1 grand prize and 25 runner-up prizes) will be awarded in the Contest. Entry method, limits, restrictions and instructions, and prize information, requirements and restrictions are set forth in the Official Rules. Sponsor: Alterra Mountain Company, 3501 Wazee Street, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80216. Click here to view complete Official Rules.

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