Choi, Yamada Claim Halfpipe Titles as Finals Kick Off at Toyota U.S. Grand Prix at Copper

Choi, Yamada claim halfpipe titles as finals kick off at Toyota U.S. Grand Prix at Copper

It is always special when the first day of finals arrives at the annual Toyota U.S. Grand Prix freeski and snowboard competition at Copper Mountain Resort.  Not only is the action turned up a notch, but skiers and riders flock to the ski resort to watch as some of the best snowsport athletes compete on U.S. soil. On Friday, Dec. 19, spectators watched in awe as professional snowboarders competed in the men’s and women’s halfpipe finals. Women’s …

Copper Mountain, CO, Halfpipe World Cup/U.S. Grand Prix: Super Pipe Showdown

World Cup Finals at Copper Mountain December 19 and 20. | Image: @coppermtn on Instagram The countdown to the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics is on. Now is the time for athletes to put it all on the line for their chance to represent their homeland in just a few weeks.  Despite the wind and dry conditions in Colorado, stoke was buzzing at the Halfpipe U.S. Grand Prix/FIS World Cup this past weekend, hosted by Copper Mountain. Qualifier runs began e…