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Aspen, Colorado
November 25 - 27, 2011
The Women's Alpine ski racers return to Aspen!
November 25 - 27, 2011
The Women's Alpine ski racers return to Aspen!
World Cup Special
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Overview
The greatest female racers in the world are back on Aspen Mountain for a weekend of thrill! Spectators near and far are invited to the base of Lift 1A on Aspen Mountain to enjoy prime viewing of the finish line from the grandstands! The Giant Slalom will take place on Saturday, November 26 and the Slalom on Sunday, November 27. The weekend includes the first Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series at the base of Aspen Mountain on November 26.
- Stadium Seating
- Prize Giveaways
- Sponsor Village in Gondola Plaza
- Live Music and Entertainment
- Awards Ceremony
- Racer Autograph Signing
- Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert
It's Fun, It's Festive…and It's Free!
Schedule of Events
(Schedule is subject to change as per jury requirements and weather conditions)
| Friday, November 25th, 2011 | ||
| Time: | Event | Location |
| 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Public Wax Room Tours | Mountain Chalet Parking Garage |
| 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | U.S.Ski Team Autograph Signing | Limelight Lodge |
| 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | World Cup Kick-Off Party - Free and Open to the Public | Limelight Lodge |
| 6:30 pm - 6:45 pm | Public Bib Draw - Featuring Top 15 Racers | Limelight Lodge |
| 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Dine Around the World | Downtown Aspen at Participating Restaurants |
| Saturday, November 26th, 2011 | ||
| Time: | Event | Location |
| 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | Free Public Shuttles - Run every :20 minutes | Rubey Park / St. Regis / Venue |
| 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Sponsor Village Open | Gondola Plaza |
| 10:15 am | RACE STARTS: Women's Giant Slalom Run 1 | Strawpile |
| 11:45 am | Taste of Winternational | Finish Area |
| 11:45 am | Live Music & Prize Giveaways | Finish Area |
| 1:15 pm | RACE START: Women's Giant Slalom Final | Strawpile |
| 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Dine Around the World | Downtown Aspen at Participating Restaurants |
| 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series - Featuring Cowboy Mouth | Upper Gondola Plaza |
| 8:00 pm | Public Award Ceremony & Fireworks Extravaganza | Upper Gondola Plaza |
| Sunday, November 27th, 2011 | ||
| Time: | Event | Location |
| 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | Free Public Shuttles - Run every :20 minutes | Rubey Park / St. Regis / Venue |
| 10:00 am - 4:00 am | Sponsor Village | Gondola Plaza |
| 10:15 am | RACE START: Women's Slalom Run 1 | Strawpile |
| 11:45 am | Taste of Winternational | Finish Line |
| 11:45 am | Live Music & Prize Giveaways | Finish Area |
| 1:00 pm | RACE START: Women's Slalom Final | Strawpile/td> |
| 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Dine Around the World | Downtown Aspen at Participating Restaurants |
Event Descriptions
- Races
- If you missed last year’s race, don’t miss it this year. Pack a leftover T-day sandwich and grab a seat in the grand stands to cheer for U.S. racers Lindsey Vonn and Julia Mancuso! The event is a town-wide celebration of the best women's racers in the world. Giant slalom and slalom are on tap as thousands of fans fill the race arena at the base of Strawpile.
For more information on the races. - Après Ski Street Party
- Will feature the World Cup Village offering fun family attractions.
- Bud Light 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 Bud Light 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.
* Rates are subject to availability and change. Based on two night stay and two day lift ticket, double occupancy. Rate does not include fees or taxes.
