Go Time for World Cup in Colorado

ASPEN, CO (Nov. 22) - It's time to go ski racing in Colorado! The International Ski Federation has given the final go-ahead to both Aspen and Beaver Creek for upcoming Audi FIS Ski World Cup races. Cold snowmaking temperatures mixed with natural snow have helped Colorado resorts prepare for the start of the season. The women open with a giant slalom and slalom at the Nature Valley Aspen Winternational Dec. 29-30, while the men preview the World Championships with a downhill, super G and giant slalom at Beaver Creek for the Audi Birds of Prey Race Week Dec. 5-7. Admission is free, or watch the action on NBC, NBCSN and Universal Sports.

HIGHLIGHTS

• FIS officials gave the final go-ahead to both Aspen and Beaver Creek for upcoming Audi FIS Ski World Cups as a part of regularly-scheduled snow control.
• Both courses are virtually complete and race ready. The U.S. women trained on the course at Aspen on Friday.
• The Nature Valley Aspen Winternational Nov 29-30 will feature women's giant slalom and slalom. The men will race downhill, super G and giant slalom at Beaver Creek during the Audi Birds of Prey Race Week Dec. 5-7.
• Cold snowmaking temperatures and natural snowfall have helped Colorado get off to a great start over the past two weeks. The U.S. Ski Team has been training around the state, including the U.S. Ski Team Speed Center at Copper and at Vail's Golden Peak.
• All of the races will be televised on NBC, NBCSN and Universal Sports Network.

QUOTES
Tom Johnston, USSA Technical Advisor
The hill at Aspen is in the best condition at this time , than I have ever seen it. There is impressive snow depth and width throughout the track. 

Greg Johnson, Beaver Creek Chief of Race
We are happy to report that snowmaking is 99% complete on the race venue at Beaver Creek. Our final snowmaking needs are in the finish area and, with another winter storm forcast for this weekend, along with optimal snowmaking temperatures, we’ll be ready to race.