What’s the song that gets you most fired up?
Whatever it is, we recommend you play it on your speakers (or at least in your head) as you read the following information:
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has approved the course for the 2018 Xfinity Birds of Prey Audi FIS Ski World Cup and the races will go on as scheduled Nov. 30 (super G), Dec. 1 (downhill), and Dec. 2 (giant slalom).
This means the Xfinity Birds of Prey races are officially ready to go – and along with them will come a weekend full of concerts on the Tin Cup music stage, an ’80s welcome party Thursday Nov. 29, the Beers of Prey seasonal beer tasting Saturday Dec. 1, kid’s activities throughout the weekend, a Warren Miller movie screening at the VPAC, and a whole lot more.
Course officials said the legendary Birds of Prey course, which was ranked No. 1 overall on the Audi FIS Ski World Cup tour by an independent survey of athletes and coaches, was in perhaps the best condition in its history dating back to 1997.
“We couldn’t be more pleased with how the men’s world cup races are coming together this year. Our hats go off to the incredible efforts and dedication of Vail Resorts, our Talon Crew volunteers, and the Vail Valley Foundation operations team to put together this amazing racecourse,” said Mike Imhof, President of the Vail Valley Foundation, which organizes the event. “Early season conditions have been excellent, and we are excited to host the best men’s racers in the world once again in Beaver Creek.”
The news of a positive snow control comes as Beaver Creek mountain prepares for one of its best-ever season openings. Beaver Creek will open Saturday, Nov. 17, four days ahead of its scheduled Nov. 21 opening date. Beaver Creek will open the mountain all the way to the top with intermediate terrain on Gold Dust accessed via Centennial Express (#6), plus beginner terrain in Red Buffalo Park accessible via the Cinch Express (#8) and last year’s new Red Buffalo Express (#5), and Haymeadow Park and the Haymeadow Express Gondola (#1). Opening day festivities will include a special Cookie Time in the morning.
It’s enough to make us want to crank up the speakers and celebrate for a little bit. Our choice for tunes? Of course, we are going with something from the ’80s as we get ready for our Thursday Welcome Party.
Crank it up, see you soon, can’t wait!
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