Race schedule altered for Aspen Winternational

The organizers of November's post-Thanksgiving Aspen Winternational, which features a pair of World Cup women's technical races, have altered the competition schedule to a Saturday-Sunday race slate and the action will be shown live on primetime television in Europe. Racing will now get underway Saturday, Nov. 29 with the giant slalom. The slalom will be run Sunday, Nov. 30. First run both days is set for 10 a.m., with the second run both days set for 1 p.m.

The organizers of November's post-Thanksgiving Aspen Winternational, which features a pair of World Cup women's technical races, have altered the competition schedule to a Saturday-Sunday race slate and the action will be shown live on primetime television in Europe.
"Aspen is one of America's premier venues for alpine ski racing, providing an outstanding spectacle for both fans on the slope and watching from home," says U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association Vice President Events Calum Clark. "Live European coverage in key times for our alpine World Cups is a critical element to the ongoing success of the events here in the U.S. and the World Cup tour as a whole."
Racing will now get underway Saturday, Nov. 29 with the giant slalom. The slalom will be run Sunday, Nov. 30. First run both days is set for 10 a.m., with the second run both days set for 1 p.m.
Aspen Mountain has a strong ski racing tradition and hosted the first World Championships in the United States in 1950. This year's event marks 40 years of World Cup racing in Aspen that began with Billy Kidd's slalom victory in March of 1968. Also racing in '68 were Jimmy Heuga, Spider Sabich and Bill Marolt, now President and CEO of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association.
"Once again we are kicking off our season with the excitement of World Cup ski racing," said John Rigney, Aspen/Snowmass vice president of sales and events. "Having our races broadcast live into millions of homes in Europe and around the world is an excellent way to get the message out that Aspen/Snowmass is open and the snow is falling. It will be an action-packed weekend of ski racing, parties, concerts and fun."

Aspen Winternational Schedule (all times Mountain)
Friday, Nov. 28
6:30 p.m. – 40th Anniversary Celebration featuring Andrea Mead Lawrence/U.S. Ski Team Autograph Signing – Wheeler Opera House
7:15 p.m. – Public bib draw for giant slalom – Wheeler Opera House

Saturday, Nov. 29
10 a.m. – 1st run giant slalom – Strawpile
1 p.m. – 2nd run giant slalom – Strawpile
2 p.m. – Après Ski Street Party entertainment, free snacks & beverages – Gondola Plaza
3 p.m. – U.S. Ski Team Autograph Signing – Gondola Plaza
6:45 p.m. – Awards Ceremony for giant slalom winners/Bingham Cup presentation – Concert
Stage
7 p.m. – Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series – Upper Gondola Plaza
8:30 p.m. – Fireworks Extravaganza – Little Nell

Sunday, Nov. 30
10 a.m. 1st run slalom – Strawpile
12:30 p.m. – halftime entertainment & prize giveaways – Finish Area Stadium
1 p.m. – 2nd run slalom with awards immediately following in finish – Strawpile

For complete schedule: www.aspensnowmass.com