FIS Alpine World Cup Ski Racing
Aspen, Colorado
November 29 - 30, 2008
The Women's Alpine ski racers return to Aspen!
November 29 - 30, 2008
The Women's Alpine ski racers return to Aspen!
World Cup Special
2-day lodging & lift packages starting at $208* per person. Check out all the specials or click here
Overview
The best female skiers in the world descend on Aspen for a weekend of nonstop action and entertainment. This year we will be celebrating 40 years of World Cup racing in Aspen! Aspen's passion for World Cup is deeply rooted in our community. Racers like Olympic Gold Medalist Julia Mancus, overall World Cup racer Lindsay Vonn, Resi Steigler, Caroline Lalive, Kaylin Richardson and Stacey Cook will be participating in the activities. The weekend includes an outdoor concert in Aspen with fireworks immediately following on November 29th.
- Stadium Seating
- Prize Giveaways
- Après Ski Street Party
- Live Music and Entertainment
- Awards Ceremony
- Racer Autograph Signing
- Budweiser Hi-Fi Concert
- Fireworks Extravaganza
Schedule of Events
(Schedule is subject to change as per jury requirements and weather conditions)| Friday, November 28th, 2008 | ||
| Time: | Event | Location |
| 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Apres Ski Street Party | Gondola Plaza |
| 6:30 am - 8:30 pm | Celebration of 40 Years of World Cup racing in Aspen | Wheeler Opera House |
| Saturday, November 29th, 2008 | ||
| Time: | Event | Location |
| 10:00 am - 1:00 am | Giant Slalom | Aspen Mountain |
| 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Sponsor Village | Gondola Plaza |
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | U.S. Ski Team autograph signings | Gondola Plaza |
| 7:00 pm | Bud Light Hi Fi Concert Series | Base of Aspen |
| Sunday, December 9th, 2008 | ||
| Time: | Event | Location |
| 10:00 am & 1:00 pm | Slalom | Aspen Mountain |
| 10:00 am - 4:00 am | Sponsor Village | Gondola Plaza |
Event Descriptions
- Races
- Watch the fastest women race in the Giant Slalom and two Slaloms on legendary Aspen Mountain. There will be
stadium seating, prize giveaways and the Snow Monsters. Stay for lunch and enjoy the chili, brats, beer and wine
catered by Cloud Nine at the Finish Line Café. After the races...more celebrating!
For more information on the races. - Après Ski Street Party
- Will feature the World Cup Village offering fun family attractions.
- Celebrating 40 years for World Cup racing in Aspen
- New this year, The Wheeler Opera House will host a celebration of 40 years of World Cup racing in Aspen. This FREE event will include special guest Andrea Mead Lawrenece, U.S. Ski Team autograph signings, the public bib draw for Women's GS racers and much more!
- Budweiser Hi-Fi Concert
- The party culminates with a two hour free, outdoor, music extravaganza
generates huge excitement among the captured audience of visitors and locals.
For more information about the Budweiser Hi-Fi Concert
- Firework Extravaganza
- Shooting off or Aspen Mountain, fireworks light up the sky with brilliant colors as the sound echoes throughout the valley. It is truly an awe inspiring display of fireworks.
