FIS Alpine World Cup Ski Racing
December 7 - 9, 2007
The Women's Alpine ski racers return to Aspen!
Overview
The best female skiers in the world descend on Aspen for a weekend of nonstop action and entertainment. This year's Aspen Winternational is all about high speed with the return of the Women's Downhill event to Aspen for the first time since 1988. The Downhill joins the Super G and Slalom events. Racers like Julia Mancus, Lindsay Vonn, Resi Steigler and Stacey Cook will be participating in the activities. Television coverage by NBC and OLN will capture the excitement that embodies World Cup racing. The weekend includes an outdoor concert in Aspen with fireworks immediately following on Dec. 8.
- Stadium Seating
- Prize Giveaways
- 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, December 7th | ||
| Time: | Event | Location |
| 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | Pree Public Shuttles - Run every :20 minutes from Ruby Park | Ruby Park |
| 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Sponsor Village Open | Aspen Gondola Plaza |
| 10:00 am | Venue Open | Aspen Mountain |
| 11:00 am | Race Start: Women's Downhill - Ruthie's Run Awards Ceremony immediately following |
Aspen Mountain Finish Area Podium |
| 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Gondola Plaza Apres Ski Party - music, entertainment free snacks & bevarges | Aspen Gondola Plaza |
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | All Out US SKi Team Autograph signings | Gondola Plaza |
| Saturday, December 8th | ||
| Time: | Event | Location |
| 8:00 am - 4:00 am | Free Shuttle to and from Race Finish Area - runs every 20 min from Ruby Park | Various points around Aspen |
| 10:00 am - 4:30 am | Sponsor Village Open | Gondola Plaza |
| 10:00 am | Venue Open | Aspen Mountain |
| 11:00 pm | Race Starts:Women's Super G Awards ceremony immediately following |
Ruthie's Run |
| 12:30 - 3:30 pm | Media, Raccer and Officials Lunch | St. Regis |
| 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Gondola Plaza Apres Ski Street Party | Aspen Gondola Plaza |
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | US Ski Team Autograph Signing | Gondola Plaza |
| 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Hyatt Grand Aspen's 2nd annual Community Holiday Skating Party | Silver Circle Ice Rink |
| 6:00 pm - 6:15 pm | Awards ceremony for Super G winners & presentation of Bingham Cup to Downhill winner and public bib draw for women's slalom racers | Bud Light Hi Fi stage upper Gondola Plaza |
| 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series featuring BLUES TRAVELER | Upper Gondola Plaza |
| 8:30 pm | Fireworks Extravaganza | Little Nell |
| Sunday, December 9th | ||
| Time: | Event | Location |
| 8:00 - TBA | Free Shuttle to and from Race Finish Area - runs every 20 min. from Ruby Park | Various points around Aspen |
| 9:30 am | Venue Opens | Aspen Mountain |
| 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Sponsor Village Open | Gondola Plaza |
| 10:00 am | Race Start: Women's Slalom | Strawpile |
| 12:15 pm | Halftime Entertainment & Prize Giveaways | Finish Stadium |
| 1:00 pm | Race Start: Women's Slalom Final Awards Ceremony immediately following |
Strawpile Finish Area Podium |