Media registration and information
Media Registration for the 2025 Birds of Prey
Please note that all journalists seeking credentials for this event must be on-assignment for an established media outlet.
Please scroll down for the media accreditation form, general information, parking information, registration hours, and more. Please note that the information below is likely to change between now and the event window.
Media Registration for the 2025 Stifel Birds of Prey Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup is closed. Please contact the Stifel Birds of Prey press team with any questions.
Ford Hall credential pick up:
Park at the base of Beaver Creek and use the free bus system to travel to Beaver Creek Village.
Credential pickup is at Gerald R. Ford Hall in the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa. Credentials must be picked up at Ford Hall prior to coming to the race venue. We will not have credentials at the venue.
Ford Hall CREDENTIAL PICKUP hours of operation:
MONDAY, DEC. 1
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
TUESDAY, DEC. 2
7 a.m.-6 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3
7 a.m.-6 p.m.
THURSDAY, DEC. 4
7 a.m.-6 p.m.
FRIDAY, DEC. 5
7 a.m.-6 p.m.
SATURDAY, DEC. 6
7 a.m.-6 p.m.
SUNDAY, DEC. 7
7 a.m.-2 p.m.

During Birds of Prey, the media help desk will be on the bottom floor of Talons Restaurant in the finish arena. While the races are taking place, registration will be located at Gerald R. Ford Hall in the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa.
Talons Media Center hours of operation:
TUESDAY, DEC. 2
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
THURSDAY, DEC. 4
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
FRIDAY, DEC. 5
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
SATURDAY, DEC. 6
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
SUNDAY, DEC. 7
7 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Photo meeting
**Ford Hall, 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 1
All on-course photo access must be approved by the Chief of Photography. Priority will be provided to photographers with previous on-course access, photographers covering the FIS Ski World Cup Circuit, and wire agencies. Photographers granted on-course access will be notified by the Chief of Photography and MUST attend the Mandatory Photographer Briefing.
The Talons Media Center will have on-site WiFi access for accredited members of the media only. WiFi will also be available for media in the finish area and photo bay. Please inquire how to access this network by asking a member of the media team onsite.
JULIE BLOCK
Chief of Media
Vail Valley Foundation
224.567.3878
Contact
TOM HORROCKS
Assistant Chief of Media
Vail Valley Foundation
802.770.8985
Contact
Dustin Satloff
Chief of Photography
Vail Valley Foundation
Contact
ONLINE MEDIA KIT
MULTIMEDIA RIGHTS
Infront Sports & Media AG holds the international multimedia rights to this event. International Television and radio networks, production and internet companies need to send the accreditation requests directly to Infront Italy for approval.
Please contact:
Infront Italy S.p.A.
TV & Media Rights
Via Monfalcone 22, 20132 Milano, Italy
Federico Margini
Mob. +39 345 665 95 37
Email: [email protected]
Mauro Turri
Mob. +39 349 930 20 99
Email: [email protected]
Kindly notice that all Internet companies’ representatives need to read and fill in the dedicated form before receiving their personal accreditation.
LODGING
Beaver Creek offers a variety of accommodations throughout the Village, with many hotels providing discounted rates for event attendees, including members of the media. Accommodations book up quickly, so secure your reservations early. Visit the PLAN YOUR VISIT page for detailed lodging options and discounted rates.
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
Beaver Creek Resort is conveniently located adjacent to Interstate-70 in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Eagle County Airport is just 30 minutes west, while Denver International Airport is two hours east via Interstate-70. Both airports offer services from most major rental car agencies. Epic Mountain Express provides convenient airport transportation with 10% off using code BOP25. Eagle County Regional Airport travelers can save 10% on Dollar Car Rental with promo code 102265.
Parking is available in the resort parking lots at the base of Beaver Creek. Regularly scheduled free shuttles will bring guests to the race venue. Shuttles depart from the Covered Bridge every 5-10 minutes throughout training and race days. Skis and snowboards are not permitted on the race shuttles.
From the race shuttle drop-off location, it is a five-minute on-snow walk to John & Karen Arnold Red Tail Stadium. Allow one hour of total travel time from the base of Beaver Creek Resort to Red Tail Stadium.
The Village Connect app provides real-time information for all Beaver Creek bus routes, including race venue shuttles (found under the Express tab).
For complete transportation details, including ADA venue access, ski-in/ski-out access (conditions permitting), and Village Connect services, visit the PLAN YOUR VISIT page.