Racing Kicks Off Dec. 6-8 at Beaver Creek Resort: Men’s Stifel Birds of Prey Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup
(Information provided by the Vail Valley Foundation)
Beaver Creek, Colo., Nov. 22, 2024 — The International Ski Federation (FIS) has confirmed that the men’s Stifel Birds of Prey Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup will proceed as scheduled Dec. 6-8, 2024, at Beaver Creek Resort. The FIS announced the course has passed “snow control” and is ready to host the downhill, super G, and giant slalom races.
The FIS plans to conduct snow control for the women’s Stifel Birds of Prey, set for Dec. 14-15, on Saturday, Nov. 30.
“Beaver Creek’s Mountain Operations Team, Race Department, and Mother Nature delivered more than three feet of natural snow since Nov. 1,” said Sarah Franke, Birds of Prey Event Director at the nonprofit Vail Valley Foundation. “We are thrilled the Birds of Prey course is ready to welcome the world’s fastest alpine ski racers.”
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“We are excited to host two action-packed weekends of World Cup racing this year,” said Bobby Murphy, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Beaver Creek Resort. “Our team worked tirelessly to prepare this legendary course. We look forward to welcoming athletes, fans, and families from around the world to experience the excitement of Birds of Prey.”
“The Birds of Prey course passing snow control ensures the men’s Stifel Birds of Prey presented by United is ready,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “We anticipate a positive snow control for the women’s event on Nov. 30. We are eager to cheer on our Stifel U.S. Ski Team during back-to-back World Cup weekends in Beaver Creek.”
Beaver Creek Resort Prepares for Opening
Beaver Creek Resort will open for the season on Wednesday, Nov. 27, with skiing and snowboarding available from Beaver Creek Village. Centennial Express will run on opening day, and the resort will share additional lift and trail information on Monday, Nov. 25.
About Birds of Prey
The Vail Valley Foundation, the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for Birds of Prey, collaborates with partners including FIS, U.S. Ski & Snowboard, Vail Resorts, Beaver Creek Resort, and the U.S. Forest Service to deliver world-class racing. Birds of Prey has been a highlight of the World Cup tour since its debut in 1997.
The Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup has deep roots in the Vail/Beaver Creek community. Vail hosted one of the original World Cup events in 1967, making it one of four modern venues to do so.
Men’s Birds of Prey Race Schedule
- Dec. 2-5: Downhill training
- Dec. 6, 11:00 a.m.: Downhill
- Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m.: Super G
- Dec. 8: Giant Slalom
- Run 1: 10:00 a.m.
- Run 2: 1:00 p.m.
(Race times are subject to change.)
Television Schedule
- Friday, Dec. 6
- 11:00 a.m. – Downhill, live on Outside (free)
- Saturday, Dec. 7
- Sunday, Dec. 8
- Saturday, Dec. 14
- 3:00 p.m. – Giant Slalom (delayed) on NBC
(All times are Mountain Standard Time.)
Event Festivities
The event will feature activities including films, Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete signings, the annual Beers of Prey beer tasting, VIP opportunities, and more. Learn about these festivities at bcworldcup.com/events.
Visit www.bcworldcup.com for more event information.
(Information provided by the Vail Valley Foundation)
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