Mikaela Shiffrin Hosts Ski Day for Colorado Girls

Olympic champion offers coaching and mentorship to young skiers at Copper Mountain event

Apr. 13, 2026 at 7:37pm

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An abstract, energetic painting in neon colors depicting a group of young female skiers on the slopes, with Mikaela Shiffrin's figure emerging from the background, capturing the raw athletic movement and spirit of the event.Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin inspires the next generation of female skiers through a day of coaching, mentorship, and shared joy on the slopes.Copper Mountain Today

Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin spent a day skiing, coaching, and mentoring a group of 30 young female skiers at Copper Mountain, Colorado, as part of the 'The GOAT Gives Back' initiative through the Share Winter Foundation. The event was organized by the local non-profit elevateHER, which provides outdoor adventure opportunities for young women.

Why it matters

Shiffrin's involvement helps promote women's participation in winter sports, provides valuable mentorship from one of the greatest skiers of all time, and supports the mission of organizations like elevateHER and Share Winter Foundation to increase access and opportunity for young people, especially girls, to get involved in skiing and snowboarding.

The details

During the event, Shiffrin skied with the group, offered ski tips and coaching, ran drills, and answered questions. She also brought her 2026 Olympic gold medal for the girls to see up close. Copper Mountain provided lift tickets, rentals, and other support, while Oakley, IKON Pass, and TOGETHXR also contributed to the event.

  • The event took place on April 11, 2026 at Copper Mountain, Colorado.
  • Shiffrin recently raised nearly $500,000 for the Share Winter Foundation and hopes to raise $1 million for the organization next.

The players

Mikaela Shiffrin

The most successful alpine skier of all time, with 86 World Cup wins, 5 Olympic medals, and 11 World Championship medals.

elevateHER

A non-profit organization based in Chaffee County, Colorado that provides outdoor adventure opportunities and mentorship for young women.

Share Winter Foundation

A non-profit that works to expand access to skiing and snowboarding by supporting youth participation in winter sports.

Copper Mountain

A ski resort in Colorado that hosted the event and provided lift tickets, rentals, and other support.

Oakley, IKON Pass, TOGETHXR

Brands that provided additional support and sponsorship for the event.

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The takeaway

Events like this, where elite athletes like Mikaela Shiffrin share their expertise and inspire the next generation, are crucial for growing participation and representation in winter sports, especially for young women. By partnering with local organizations, these initiatives can have a meaningful impact on building confidence, resilience, and a love of the outdoors.