Birds of Prey | North America’s Downhill

Sunday race, festivities cancelled due to weather

The Vail Valley Foundation expresses its gratitude to the thousands who come together to create the Xfinity Birds of Prey races and festivities each year [read more…]

Festivities ON, racing OFF in Beaver Creek today

A full slate of festivities are still ON and planned for Beaver Creek Village and the Red Tail Finish Area surrounding the canceled Xfinity Birds of Prey Audi FIS Ski World Cup race today.

U.S. fares better, Sarrazin wins second training

Cyprien Sarrazin of France won the second downhill training, and the Stifel U.S. Ski Team showed improvement in the second training run at Xfinity Birds of Prey.

Kilde fastest on Training #1

Norway’s Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, the defending downhill champion on this course, had the fastest run in the first downhill training run.

Baby it's fireworks!

Ignite the night – and the day – with fireworks, films, athlete signings, and more at the festivities surrounding this year’s races.

Beers of Prey | Come for the Ski Racing, Stay for the Beer Tasting!

Tickets on sale NOW!

CANCELLED – Downhill 1

A Juggernaut of Risk and Speed CANCELLED // Friday, December 1, 2023 Red Tail Stadium…

CANCELLED – Downhill 2

The most exciting event in alpine ski racing reaching or exceeding…

CANCELLED – Super G

A cross between Downhill and Giant Slalom with more frequent…

WHERE WINTER BEGINS

Ranked as the number one overall stop by the athletes and coaches who participate, the Beaver Creek Xfinity Birds of Prey Audi FIS Ski World Cup returns Dec. 1-3, 2023.

The festivities of BC World Cup weekend celebrate “Where Winter Begins” in North America. This year’s event is scheduled to include live music, beer tastings, ski films, parties, sponsor activation and much more in the heart of Beaver Creek Village on what is dubbed "Birds of Prey Way".

Schedules

Plan your winter welcome experience! Don’t miss a minute of world cup races or village festivities.

FESTIVITIES

Birds of Prey Way Village festivities include, Beers of Prey, Pumphouse Bar, live music & live race watch party, ski movies, sponsor giveaways and MORE! As always, races are FREE to spectate!

Plan Your Visit

The best places to eat, play, and stay in Beaver Creek and Vail.

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FESTIVITIES

VIP Tickets & Packages

US Ski & Snowboard

Beaver Creek Resort Company

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek

United Airlines

The Steadman Clinic

Infront Sports + Media

US Forest Service

Beaver Creek Metropolitan District

Ski & Snowboard Club Vail