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20 EVENT 1 5 SCHEDULE Vail’s Lindsey Vonn celebrates after winning a World Cup super-G in Beaver Creek in 2011. JUSTIN MCCARTY VAIL DAILY
Race events, Medals Ceremonies, as well as the Opening and Closing Ceremonies are free to attend for spectators. MONDAY, FEB. 2 Ladies’ downhill training, 10:30 a.m., Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek. Opening Ceremonies, 7 p.m., Championships Plaza (Solaris), Vail. TUESDAY, FEB. 3 Gates open, 8 a.m., followed by live pre-show, Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek. Ladies’ super-G, 11 a.m., Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek. Men’s downhill training, 1:30 p.m., Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek. Medals Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., Championships Plaza (Solaris), Vail. Michael Franti & Spearhead free concert, Championships Plaza (Solaris), following Medals Ceremony, Vail. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4 Gates open, 8 a.m., followed by 6
live pre-show, Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek. Men’s super-G, 11 a.m., Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek. Ladies’ downhill training, 1:30 p.m., Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek. GoPro athlete signing, 4 p.m., GoPro RV at International Bridge, Vail. Medals Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., Championships Plaza (Solaris), Vail. Andreas Gabalier free concert, following Medals Ceremony, Championships Plaza (Solaris), Vail. THURSDAY, FEB. 5 Ladies’ downhill training, 10 a.m., Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek. Men’s downhill training, 11 a.m., Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek. RMX Ski Joring, 12 p.m., Minturn. Ladies’ downhill Public Bib Draw, 6:30 p.m., Championships Plaza (Solaris), Vail. Anna Netrebko, 6:30 p.m., Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek.
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Mix Master Mike free concert, following Public Bib Draw, Championships Plaza (Solaris), Vail. FRIDAY, FEB. 6 Gates open, 8 a.m., followed by live pre-show, Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek. Ladies’ downhill, 11 a.m., Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek. Men’s downhill training, 1:30 p.m., Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek. Medals Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., Championships Plaza (Solaris), Vail. Men’s downhill Public Bib Draw, following Medals Ceremony, Championships Plaza (Solaris), Vail. American Authors free concert, 6:30 p.m., following Public Bib Draw, Championships Plaza (Solaris), Vail. SATURDAY, FEB. 7 Gates open, 8 a.m., followed by live pre-show, Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek. Men’s downhill, 11 a.m., Red Tail
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Stadium, Beaver Creek. Ladies’ alpine combined downhill training, 1:30 p.m., Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek. Medals Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., Championships Plaza (Solaris), Vail. O.A.R. free concert, following Medals Ceremony, Championships Plaza (Solaris), Vail. SUNDAY, FEB. 8 Gates open, 8 a.m., followed by live pre-show, Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek.
Ladies’ slalom Public Bib Draw, following Medals Ceremony, Championships Plaza (Solaris), Vail.
KC & The Sunshine Band free concert, Championships Plaza (Solaris), Vail.
Free concert TBA, following Public Bib Draw, Championships Plaza (Solaris), Vail.
MOMIX, 7:30 p.m., Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek.
SATURDAY, FEB. 14 Gates open, 8 a.m., followed by live pre-show, Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11 Korbel Charity Cup, 10 a.m., Golden Peak Stadium, Vail. Korbel Legends Race, 1:30 p.m., Golden Peak Stadium, Vail.
Ladies’ alpine combined downhill training, 12 p.m., Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek.
Athlete signing presented by Everbank, 4:30 p.m., Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek.
Medals Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., Championships Plaza (Solaris), Vail.
THURSDAY, FEB. 12 Gates open, 8 a.m., followed by live pre-show, Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek.
MONDAY, FEB. 9 Gates open, 8 a.m., followed by live pre-show, Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek.
Ladies’ giant slalom, 10:15 a.m., Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek. Men’s giant slalom qualifying, 10:15 a.m., Golden Peak Stadium, Vail.
Ladies’ alpine combined, 10 a.m., Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek.
Medals Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., Championships Plaza (Solaris), Vail.
Medals Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., Championships Plaza (Solaris), Vail.
Phillip Phillips free concert, following Medals Ceremony, Championships Plaza (Solaris), Vail.
Free concert TBA, following Medals Ceremony, Championships Plaza (Solaris), Vail. MOMIX, 7:30 p.m., Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek.
Medals Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., Championships Plaza (Solaris), Vail.
Medals Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., Championships Plaza (Solaris), Vail.
Men’s alpine combined, 10 a.m., Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek.
Craig Wayne Boyd free concert, following Medals Ceremony, Championships Plaza (Solaris), Vail.
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TUESDAY, FEB. 10 Nations Team Event, 2:15 p.m., Golden Peak Stadium, Vail.
FRIDAY, FEB. 13 Gates open, 8 a.m., followed by live pre-show, Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek. Men’s giant slalom, 10:15 a.m., Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek.
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Ladies’ slalom, 10:15 a.m., Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek. Men’s slalom qualifying, 10:15 a.m., Golden Peak Stadium, Vail. Medals Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., Championships Plaza (Solaris), Vail. Men’s slalom Public Bib Draw, following Medals Ceremony, Championships Plaza (Solaris), Vail. CeeLo Green free concert, following Public Bib Draw, Championships Plaza (Solaris), Vail. SUNDAY, FEB. 15 Gates open, 8 a.m., followed by live pre-show, Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek. Men’s slalom, 10:15 a.m., Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek. Medals Ceremony, 4 p.m., Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek. Closing Ceremonies, following the Medals Ceremony, Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek. See Jane Sing! With Jane Lynch, 7:30 p.m., Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek.
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SPEED DISCIPLINES DOWNHILL Downhill racers attempt to be the fastest down the mountain through a minimum number of control gates. Speeds in downhill often exceed 80 mph on major courses and require a hill with at least a 750-meter vertical drop. Downhill racers must have two training runs on a course before each race, although the second training run may be waived.
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SUPER-G Added to the World Cup calendar in 1983, super-G was initially created in order to provide the downhill specialists with an additional opportunity to score World Cup points, essentially giving the “speed” skiers two events, while the “technical” racers had giant slalom and slalom. A cross between downhill and giant slalom, super-G is a onerun event like downhill, but with more frequent turns, similar to giant slalom. Unlike downhill, however, there are no prior training runs for super-G, just a racer inspection the morning of the race.
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ALPINE COMBINED Introduced to the World Cup circuit in 2005, alpine combined (formerly known as super combined) melds one run of downhill and one run of slalom on the same day to showcase the skills of the all-around racers, able to handle both the speed and technical aspects of the sport. The alpine combined not only tests a racer’s versatility, but also his or her stamina, with often less than two hours between the conclusion of the downhill leg and the start of the slalom segment. A hybrid of the traditional combined event, which features one run of downhill and two runs of slalom on two separate days, the super combined was designed to be a spectator friendly competition, where the winner was determined by the lowest combined time for the two runs, rather than the previous complex mathematical formula. ❱❱ PAGE 14
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GIANT SLALOM Giant slalom is the event characterized as being the discipline requiring the most technical skill. Skiers race down the mountain through a faster and more open course than in slalom, which requires the execution of many short, quick turns. The number of gates in a giant slalom course is determined by the vertical drop of the hill. The event is staged in two runs, with the total time of each run added together to determine the final finish order. In World Cup competition, the finish list from the first run is cut to the fastest 30 racers and reversed to determine the second run start order. In World Championships competition, top 60 racers who finish the first run are allowed to take a second run, with the top 30 still reversed.
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SLALOM Requiring the quickest turns in all of ski racing, the slalom course is carefully designed to test the skill, timing and judgment of competitors. The gates are placed in varying combinations, demanding great skill to achieve the best line of approach and exit with the different combinations. Contested in two runs, the competitor with the fastest combined time is declared the winner. Any skier that misses a gate is disqualified. As with giant slalom, in World Cup competition, the top 30 racers in the first run are reversed to form the second run start list. In World Championships competition, top 60 racers who finish the first run are allowed to take a second run, with the top 30 still reversed. 14
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Tuesday, Feb. 10 Golden Peak Stadium, Vail Mountain, 2:15-4 p.m. Watch the most unique race of the 2015 World Championships: The Nations Team Event race. The Nations Team Event is the only team race of the 11 events in the World Championships, and the race takes place in Vail! Sixteen teams of two men and two women will compete in a fast-paced, parallel GS course featuring two jumps in head-to-head match-ups. Join the excitement as skiers race side-by-side!
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Giant slalom gold medal winner Ted Ligety, center, is flanked by silver medalist Marcel Hirscher, of Austria, left, and bronze medalist Manfred Moelgg, of Italy, during the Medals Ceremony at the World Championships in Schladming, Austria, in 2013.
OPENING CEREMONIES Monday, Feb. 2 7-8 p.m., Championships Plaza at Solaris, Vail Village Free admission Join the celebration from the start as the Vail Valley welcomes the world back to Vail and Beaver Creek. The Opening Ceremonies of the 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships will feature a surprise-filled, hour-long show with fireworks, a light show, live music and special guest appearances celebrating the best that ski racing has to offer. The stadium is expected to fill to maximum capacity, so arrive an hour early. 16
MEDALS CEREMONIES Feb. 3-4, 6-10, 12-15 6:30 p.m. Championships Plaza at Solaris, Vail Village (Red Tail Stadium on Feb. 15) Free admission See the athletes receive their FIS medals onstage nightly following the races. Celebrate the best alpine skiers in the world! Come for the nearby Sierra Nevada Winter Beer Camp, starting at 4 p.m., and stay for a free concert.
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PUBLIC BIB DRAWS Championships Plaza (Solaris), Vail Ladies’ downhill, Thursday, Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m. Men’s downhill, Friday, Feb. 6, following Medals Ceremony. Ladies’ slalom, Friday, Feb. 13, following Medals Ceremony. Men’s slalom, Saturday, Feb. 14, following Medals Ceremony. Watch as bib numbers are drawn and the athlete order is determined for the following day’s race. Public bib draws will take place immediately after Medals
Ceremonies and before the evening’s free concert.
CLOSING CEREMONIES Sunday, Feb. 15 3:45-4:15 p.m., Red Tail Stadium, Beaver Creek Mountain Free admission
Watch as Vail and Beaver Creek perform the “passing of the torch” to Vail’s sister city, St. Moritz, Switzerland, which will host the 2017 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. Bid farewell to the 2015 festivities as we lower the FIS flag, and enjoy the nearby giveaways and festivities!
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20 NATIONS 1 5 COMPETING The following countries will be represented by athletes at the 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships: Albania Andorra Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Brazil Bulgaria Canada Cayman Islands Chile P.R. China Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Georgia Germany Great Britain Greece Haiti Hungary Iceland India Iran Ireland Israel
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From left: The teams of Sweden (silver), Austria (gold) and Germany (bronze) celebrate during the flower ceremony of the Nations Team Event at the Alpine World Ski Championships in Schladming, Austria, in 2013. || AP PHOTO | MATTHIAS SCHRADER Teams race side-by-side on a parallel GS course during the Nations Team Event, which will take place Feb. 10 at Golden Peak on Vail Mountain. || AP PHOTO
Italy Jamaica Japan Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan South Korea Latvia Lebanon Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg
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20 KORBEL 1 5 RACE SERIES Golden Peak Stadium, Vail Mountain 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Korbel Charity Cup 1:30-4 p.m., Korbel Legends Race Former Olympic, World Cup and World Championship skiers are returning to the race course on Golden Peak to relive the excitement and raise money for the Vail Valley Foundation and Right To Play, an organization that creates safe environments for impoverished children to play outside.
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KORBEL LEGENDS RACE H Skiing legends will race against one another at Golden Peak following the Korbel Charity Cup. Watch as the stars line up at the starting gate and prove that they’ve still got the need for speed. The following participants will be racing in the Korbel Charity Cup and/or Korbel Legends of Skiing Race: Michaela Dorfmeister Janica Kostelic Kristina Koznick Rosi Mittermaier
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• Dress warmly and bring your cowbells. • Arrive early to ensure a seat in the stadium and enjoy the pre-race show. • Bring blankets to cover the chilly bleachers. • We can’t wait to see your best banners, face-paint and costumes. • Stay hydrated. At high elevations, the air is much drier. • We also recommend sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm, hand/toe-warmers, cameras, binoculars, plastic water bottles and snacks.
EVENT SECURITY BAG POLICY All bags will be checked before boarding the race finish shuttle to Red Tail Stadium. Bag guidelines are as follows: • One bag per person, size 9 by 10 by 17 inches (22 by 25 by 43 centimeters) or smaller Zero tolerance policy for: • Illegal drugs • Weapons • Knives with blades over 3.5 inches • Glass bottles • Alcohol • Umbrellas • Air horns
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the two weeks of the event. Times “Blaze of Glory” and locations will be posted on the Carrie Fell Gallery Facebook page. In addition to the World Championships poster series, Fell’s work now also adorns a number of Vail, Avon, Beaver Creek and Eagle County buses as a rolling promotion of the Championships, along with a building-sized mural in Avon’s new Art Walk area. “We are very excited to introduce Carrie’s World CARRIE FELL Championships pieces to the world through our event posters, bus wraps and other applications,” said Ceil Folz, president of the 2015 World Championships Organizing Committee. “I know that they are all going to be very popular.” Painting professionally since 1988, Fell opened her Vail gallery, located in the Solaris Plaza complex, in December of 2011. For more information on Carrie Fell, check out carriefellgallery.com. FIS ALPI N E WOR LD SKI CHAM PIONSH I PS
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Total acreage: 5,289 Vertical rise: 3,450 Annual average snowfall: 354 inches To buy lift tickets for Vail and Beaver Creek, go to vail.com, call 800-842-8062 or visit the ticket offices in Vail Village, Lionshead or Beaver Creek.
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he largest single ski resort in the United States, Vail is known for its wide variety of terrain, which has kept long-time locals and returning guests alike occupied for over half a century. On any given day, you’ll find powder, sun and an abundant amount of groomed terrain, beginner runs, experts-only cliffs and cornices, and world-famous aspen and evergreen glades, all connected by a series of high-speed quads and gondolas which keep crowds dispersed and flowing throughout the day. From one of four base-loading areas you’ll connect to on-mountain lodges and gathering grounds like Mid-Vail, where the options range from cafeteria to fine dining service, Belle’s Camp, an iconic gathering spot with public-access grills located miles into the wilderness, or Adventure Ridge, with its ziplines, snowmobiles and tubing hill for all to enjoy. On the east end of Vail Mountain, Golden Peak hosts a world-class race arena where
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national teams from all over the world train slalom and GS during the month of November. The halfpipe and slopestyle course at Golden Peak is also home to the Burton U.S. Open, where the best in the world compete for one of the largest purses in snowboarding every March. Head southeast from Golden Peak and you’ll encounter the famous mogul runs of Highline and Roger’s Run, named after Olympic gold medal giant slalom skier Roger Staub, the former head of Vail’s Ski School. Continue southeast from there to China Bowl, known around the world for its vast expanse of open powder fields, below tree line yet devoid of trees from natural fire that scorched the area before the idea of a ski resort was ever conceived there. Finally, in the farthest south reaches of the resort you’ll encounter Blue Sky Basin, 600-plus acres of north-facing terrain that seems to preserve the soft snow long after the rest of the mountain has lost its stashes of powder.
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THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS is only a slice of what Beaver Creek Resort has to offer. From the open, intermediate trails of Larkspur and Rose Bowl to the steep bumps of Grouse Mountain, skiers and riders of all abilities will feel at home on Beaver Creek. And visitors from all corners of the world will feel welcome, as well, with the resort’s European-style village-to-village opportunities for skiing and snowboarding. The Westin Gondola will take you from Avon to Lower Beaver Creek Mountain Express lift, which drops you off on the gentle, manicured slopes of Bachelor Gulch, another enjoyable village experience. West of Bachelor Gulch lies Arrowhead village and the town of Edwards, with the Arrow Bahn Express lift offering access to the slopes of Beaver Creek from there. Runs like Cresta and Pow Wow provide some nice cruisers with views of the lovely homes in the area. But for the most common Beaver Creek experience, start at the base of the newly
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replaced Centennial Express Lift, a highspeed, state-of-the-art combination lift that includes a series of six-passenger chairs alternating with 10-person gondola cabins, capable of carrying 3,400 people per hour up the hill. For the most beginner skiers, Beaver Creek has a feature in the main village near the Centennial combination lift that may well provide the best learning experience in North America: The Buckaroo Gondola. By taking passengers and their gear 400 vertical feet up a “bunny hill” via a gondola cabin, Beaver Creek has eliminated the challenge of one of the most intimidating elements in learning the sport – loading the chairlift when you have barely figured out how to stand up on your skis or snowboard. Get comfortable via the Haymeadow bunny hill accessed from the Buckaroo Gondola, and you won’t need to overcome the challenge of the chairlift until you have the skills and confidence to do so.
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VAIL FREE CONCERTS | EVERY NIGHT FEB. 3-14 IN CHAMPIONSHIPS PLAZA, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING MEDALS CEREMONIES AT 6:30 P.M.
Andreas Gabalier Wednesday, Feb. 4
Austrian folk singer who won the ECHO music award in folk music category, the Amadeus Austrian Music Award in 2012 as Best Live Act and best “Schlager” singer and in 2013. Mix Master Mike Thursday, Feb. 5 Mix Master Mike is best known for his role as resident DJ for the Beastie Boys. The turntable legend will pump up the crowd with his signature heavy-hitting bass and intricate scratch routines during the free show. Michael Franti & Spearhead Tuesday, Feb. 3 Get moving with Michael Franti as he performs his global hits, “Say Hey (I Love You),” “The Sound of Sunshine” and “Hey Hey Hey!” Franti’s music is a lively mix of reggae, rap and rock and inspired by Johnny Cash, John Lennon, Marvin Gaye and Bob Marley. Franti’s energizing music is known to unite the audience in a positive, energizing movement and is sure to kick off the World Championships with a bang.
American Authors Friday, Feb. 6 The Authors weave in everything from hip-hop grooves and Afro-Latin rhythms to dance-pop synths and Queen-inspired vocal harmonies all while staying true to a rock-and-roll energy and melodic sensibility that's highly refined. Among their hits, the band is expected to perform chart-toppers “Best Day of My Life,” “Believer” and “Trouble.” O.A.R. Saturday, Feb. 7 O.A.R. first came onto the scene in the late '90s and are best known for their hits “That Was a Crazy Game of Poker,”
VAIL FESTIVAL Vail Village Festival Feb. 3-15, 4-8 p.m., The International Bridge, Vail Village Afternoon festivities begin at 4 p.m. at and around the International Bridge in Vail Village. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., the official beer sponsor of the 2015 World Championships, will be serving the official beer of the Championships, Start House Ale, along with a number of other Sierra Nevada brews, including the just-launched Nooner-Pilsner and forthcoming Beer Camp Hoppy Lager. The brewery will provide instructional tasting events to help educate fans new to American craft beer. The Vail Village festivities will also include Korbel Champagne and Woody Creek Vodka concessions, along with fun and festive activations from the event's other sponsors. Vail Nightclubs Dance into the night at Vail's official nightclubs of the World Championships, Samana and Solantro. There will be different entertainment every night beginning Feb. 3 Samana Lounge, 228 Bridge St., Vail Village Feb. 3-15, 9 p.m.–2 a.m., Feb. 5: Adam Ross Feb. 6: KONCEPT ❱❱ PAGE 50
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“Shattered (Turn the Car Around),” “Heaven,” and “Peace.” The American rock band is renowned for their intense, vibrant live show, which will also feature songs from the band's new album “The Rockville LP” and current single “Favorite Song.” Craig Wayne Boyd Sunday, Feb. 8 Free concert TBA Monday, Feb. 9
KC and the Sunshine Band Tuesday, Feb. 10 Things have changed drastically since 1973. One thing hasn't changed, though: The infectious, feel good happy music of KC and the Sunshine Band. What started out as a “dream” is now “legend.” Phillip Phillips Thursday, Feb. 12 The “American Idol” winner comes to Vail after the success of his platinum album, “The World from the Side of the Moon,” which debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard chart. Phillips’ jagged rock ’n’ roll sound distinguishes his top hits “Home” and “Gone, Gone, Gone” from the rest of the industry, and they have earned him positions on tours with John Mayer and Matchbox 20.
Solantro Feb 3-15, Top of Bridge St.
Dinner until 10 p.m. DJ from 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
CeeLo Green Saturday, Feb 14
Decimo Friday, Feb. 13: Porter Robinson, 9 p.m., Décimo at Mid-Vail Lodge, Vail Mountain Tickets start at $100
As an entertainer and businessman with many layers, CeeLo Green cannot be summed up in just one title. He is a fivetime Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter-producer, television personality, actor, entrepreneur, pop culture and fashion icon, and professional lady killer.
Porter Robinson brings his exhilarating mixes of electro pop to Decimo, the nightclub experience located at 10,250 feet above sea level. Decimo is only open on six nights during the 2014-15 winter season at Mid-Vail Lodge. Ride the gondola up to enjoy this one-of-a-kind, exclusive dance club.
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Public Bib Presentations and Bib Draws 6:30 p.m., Championships Plaza at Solaris, Vail Village Thursday, Feb. 5: Ladies' downhill Friday, Feb. 6: Men’s downhill Friday, Feb. 13: Ladies’ slalom Saturday, Feb. 14: Men’s slalom
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International Experience Celebration Daily, Feb. 2-15, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., International
Experience Pavilion, Beaver Creek Village Free admission
InterX Pavilion From breakfast to après-race fun, the International Experience (InterX) Pavilion is your headquarters for the 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships! Located in the center of Beaver Creek Village, this heated tent is open daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The tent is free, open to the public and perfect for all ages. Pick up your pin of the day and try Beaver Creek’s world-renowned Birds of Prey course for yourself on the Challenge the Champions Ski Simulator.
Breakfast In Beaver Creek, 7 a.m. daily Start your morning off right at Breakfast in Beaver Creek, located in the InterX Pavilion in the center of Beaver Creek Village. Whether you grab your breakfast and head up to Red Tail Stadium, or enjoy pre-race coverage on our big screens, Breakfast In Beaver Creek should be your first stop of the day! Race coverage Stay warm and cheer on your favorite athletes from the comfort of the heated InterX Pavilion. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Food: Grab-and-go soups and sandwiches. Bar: Beer, wine and hot beverages are available for purchase all day.
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Celebrate our featured Country of the Day with: Free Food Samples Free Drink Samples Live DJ Daily Prize Drawings
Racer Roundup Search Beaver Creek Village collecting Racer Trading Cards and earn prizes! #ChallengeTheChampions “Race” the Birds of Prey course on this state-of-the-art ski simulator.
Free & Open to the Public · Daily 7AM–5PM Beaver Creek Village · Feb. 2–15 More Info: www.VailBeaverCreek2015.com
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VPAC Anna Netrebko Thursday, Feb. 5 6:30 p.m., Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek Village Tickets price: $225 vilarpac.org, 970-845-8497 Hailed as “the reigning new diva of the early 21st century,” Anna Netrebko has redefined what it means to be an opera star. Regularly headlining productions at virtually all the world’s leading opera houses, the Russian soprano became the first classical musician to be included in Time 100, Time magazine’s list of the most influential people in the world.
See Jane Sing! With Jane Lynch Sunday, Feb. 15 7:30 p.m., Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek Village Tickets start at $98 vilarpac.org, 970-845-8497 Jane Lynch, best known for her roles on the television show “Glee” and the Broadway show “Annie,” comes to Beaver Creek for her solo concert debut. Prepare for a side-splitting evening of musical comedy, with more than a dash of wit as Jane explores her love of the beauty and absurdity of the American standard and show tune.
Feb. 3-14 2-5:30 p.m., Main Street Mall, Avon, Free admission A 12-day concert series and street fair that features live music, food, craft brews and cocktails, a visit from Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin, Hall of Fame athletes, cheerleaders and a winter market. APRES AVON MUSICAL LINEUP: Tuesday, Feb. 3: Town Cavalry Wednesday, Feb. 4: The Travelin’ McCourys Thursday, Feb. 5: J2G Live presents: Love Shack by Fox Street & Friends Friday, Feb. 6: Eufórquestra featuring Kevin Kinsella Saturday, Feb. 7: The Mother Hips with special guest Nicki Bluhm Sunday, Feb. 8: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad Monday, Feb. 9: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad Tuesday, Feb. 10: The Motet
MOMIX Monday, Feb. 9, and Tuesday, Feb. 10 7:30 p.m., Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek Village Tickets start at $30, vilarpac.org, 970-845-8497 With nothing more than light, shadow, props, and the human body, MOMIX has astonished audiences around the world for more than 30 years. A contributor to the creative elements of Winter Olympic ceremonies since Lake Placid (1980), the evening’s programs have been hand crafted by Mr. Pendelton as part of the 2015 Alpine World Ski Championships. 54
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Wednesday, Feb. 11: John Denver Tribute by The John Adams Band Thursday, Feb. 12: All-female AC/DC Tribute by Hell’s Belles Friday, Feb. 13: Brothers Keeper featuring John Popper Saturday, Feb. 14: Bonfire Dub & The Congress
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LINDSEY VONN Country: USA Hometown: Vail, CO Born: 1984 World Cup debut: 2000 World Cup wins (podiums): 61 (106) World Championships: 2005, 2007 (silver, DH; silver, SG), 2009 (gold, DH; gold, SG), 2011 (silver, DH), 2013 Olympics: 2002, 2006, 2010 (gold, DH; bronze, SG) World Cup titles: 4 overall, 6 DH, 4 SG, 3 KB Beaver Creek podiums: 2011 (1st, SG)
JULIA MANCUSO Country: USA Hometown: Squaw Valley, CA Born: 1984 World Cup debut: 1999 World Cup wins (podiums): 7 (36) World Championships: 2003, 2005 (bronze, GS; bronze, SG), 2007 (silver, KB), 2009, 2011 (silver, SG), 2013 (bronze, SG) Olympics: 2002, 2006 (gold, GS), 2010 (silver, KB; silver, DH), 2014 (bronze, KB)(1st, SG)
MIKAELA SHIFFRIN Country: USA Hometown: Eagle-Vail, CO Born: 1995 World Cup debut: 2011 World Cup wins (podiums): 12 (21) World Championships: 2013 (gold, SL) Olympics: 2014 (gold, SL) World Cup titles: 2 SL Beaver Creek podiums: 2013 (2nd, GS)
STACEY COOK Country: USA Hometown: Mammoth Mountain, CA Born: 1984 World Cup debut: 2004 World Cup wins (podiums): 0 (3) World Championships: 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013 Olympics: 2006, 2010, 2014
LAURENNE ROSS Country: USA Hometown: Bend, OR Born: 1988 World Cup debut: 2011 World Cup wins (podiums): 0 (1) World Championships: 2011, 2013 Olympics: 2014
RESI STIEGLER Country: USA Hometown: Jackson, WY Born: 1985 World Cup debut: 2002 World Cup wins (podiums): 0 (1) World Championships: 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013 Olympics: 2006, 2014
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ALICE MCKENNIS Country: USA Hometown: Glenwood Springs, CO Born: 1989 World Cup debut: 2008 World Cup wins (podiums): 1 (1) World Championships: 2013 Olympics: 2010
LEANNE SMITH Country: USA Hometown: North Conway, NH Born: 1987 World Cup debut: 2007 World Cup wins (podiums): 0 (2) World Championships: 2011, 2013 Olympics: 2010, 2014
JACQUELINE WILES Country: USA Hometown: Portland, OR Born: 1992 World Cup debut: 2013 Olympics: 2014
TED LIGETY Country: USA Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT Born: 1984 World Cup debut: 2003 World Cup wins (podiums): 24 (49) World Championships: 2005, 2007, 2009 (bronze, GS), 2011 (gold, GS), 2013 (gold, GS; gold, SG; gold, KB) Olympics: 2006 (gold, KB), 2010, 2014 (gold, GS) World Cup titles: 5 GS Beaver Creek podiums: 9 in Total: 2005 (3rd, SL); 2006 (3rd, GS); 2008 (2nd, GS); 2010 (1st, GS); 2011 (1st, GS; 2nd, GS); 2012 (1st, GS); 2013 (1st, GS); 2014 (1st, GS)
BODE MILLER Country: USA Hometown: Franconia, NH Born: 1977 World Cup debut: 1997 World Cup wins (podiums): 33 (79) World Championships: 1999, 2001, 2003 (gold, GS; gold, KB; silver, SG), 2005 (gold, DH; gold, SG), 2007, 2009, 2011 Olympics: 1998, 2002 (silver, GS; silver, KB), 2006, 2010 (gold, SKB; silver, SG; bronze, DH), 2014 (bronze, SG) World Cup titles: 2 overall, 2 SG, 1 GS, 3K Beaver Creek podiums: 7 in Total: 2004 (1st, DH; 2nd, SG); 2005 (1st, GS; 2nd, DH); 2006 (1st, DH); 2011 (1st, DH); 2013 (2nd, GS)
TRAVIS GANONG Country: USA Hometown: Squaw Valley, CA Born: 1988 World Cup debut: 2009 World Cup wins (podiums): 1 (2) World Championships: 2011, 2013 Olympics: 2014
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ANDREW WEIBRECHT Country: USA Hometown: Lake Placid, NY Born: 1986 World Cup debut: 2006 World Championships: 2009, 2013 Olympics: 2010 (bronze, SG), 2014 (silver, SG)
STEVEN NYMAN Country: USA Hometown: Sundance, UT Born: 1982 World Cup debut: 2002 World Cup wins (podiums): 3 (6) World Championships: 2007, 2011, 2013 Olympics: 2006, 2010, 2014 Beaver Creek podiums: 3 in Total: 2006 (bronze, DH); 2007 (silver, DH); 2014 (bronze, DH)
MARCO SULLIVAN Country: USA Hometown: Squaw Valley, CA Born: 1980 World Cup debut: 2001 World Cup wins (podiums): 1 (4) World Championships: 2003, 2007, 2009, 2013 Olympics: 2002, 2010, 2014
TINA MAZE Country: SLO Born: 1983 World Cup debut: 1999 World Cup wins (podiums): 26 (75) World Championships: 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009 (silver, SG), 2011 (gold, SG; silver, SKB), 2013 (gold, SG; silver, GS; silver, SKB) Olympics: 2002, 2006, 2010 (silver, GS; silver, SG), 2014 (gold, GS; gold, DH) World Cup titles: 1 overall, 1 GS, 1 SG
ANNA FENNINGER Country: AUT Born: 1989 World Cup debut: 2006 World Cup wins (podiums): 9 (32) World Championships: 2009, 2011 (gold, SKB; silver, team event), 2013 (bronze, GS) Olympics: 2010, 2014 (gold, SG; silver, GS) World Cup titles: 1 overall, 1 GS Beaver Creek podiums: 2 in Total: 2011 (3rd, SG); 2013 (2nd, GS)
LARA GUT Country: SUI Born: 1991 World Cup debut: 2007 World Cup wins (podiums): 11 (19) World Championships: 2009 (silver DH; silver, SKB); 2011; 2013 (silver, SG) Olympics: 2010, 2014 (gold, SG; silver, GS) World Cup titles: 1 SG Beaver Creek podiums: 2 in Total: 2013 (1st, SG; 1st DH)
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TINA WEIRATHER Country: LIE Born: 1989 World Cup debut: 2005 World Cup wins (podiums): 3 (17) World Championships: 2005, 2007, 2013 Olympics: 2006, 2014 Beaver Creek podiums: 2 in Total: 2013 (silver, DH; bronze, GS)
KATHRIN ZETTEL Country: AUT Born: 1986 World Cup debut: 2004 World Cup wins (podiums): 9 (49) World Championships: 2005 (silver, Team event); 2007; 2009 (gold, SKBs); 2011 (silver, SL); 2013 Olympics: 2006, 2010, 2014
MARIA PIETILAE HOLMNER Country: SWE Born: 1986 World Cup debut: 2002 World Cup wins (podiums): 3 (9) World Championships: 2005; 2007 (silver, GS); 2009; 2011 (bronze, SL); 2013 (silver, Team event) Olympics: 2006, 2010, 2014
DOMINIQUE GISIN Country: SUI Born: 1985 World Cup debut: 2009 World Cup wins (podiums): 3 (7) World Championships: 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013 Olympics: 2010, 2014 (gold, DH)
MARIE-MICHELE GAGNON Country: CAN Born: 1989 World Cup debut: 2008 World Cup wins (podiums): 1 (2) World Championships: 2009, 2011, 2013 Olympics: 2010, 2014
SARAH SCHLEPER Country: MEX Hometown: Vail, CO Born: 1979 World Cup debut: 1995 World Cup wins (podiums): 1 (4) World Championships: 2001, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2011 Olympics: 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010
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FRIDA HANSDOTTER Country: SWE Hometown: Norberg, Sweden Born: 1985 World Cup debut: 2004 World Cup wins (podiums): 2 (14) World Championships: 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013 (bronze, SL) Olympics: 2010, 2014
VIKTORIA REBENSBURG Country: GER Born: 1989 World Cup debut: 2006 World Cup wins (podiums): 10 (21) World Championships: 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013 Olympics: 2010 (gold, GS), 2014 (bronze, GS) World Cup titles: 2 GS
KJETIL JANSRUD Country: NOR Born: 1985 World Cup debut: 2003 World Cup wins (podiums): 7 (20) World Championships: 2005, 2009, 2011, 2013 Olympics: 2010 (silver, GS), 2014 (gold, SG; bronze, DH) Beaver Creek podiums: 5 in Total: 2010 (2nd, GS); 2011 (3rd, GS); 2012 (3rd, DH); 2014 (1st, DH; 2nd, SG)
MARCEL HIRSCHER Country: AUT Born: 1989 World Cup debut: 2007 World Cup wins (podiums): 29 (67) World Championships: 2009; 2013 (gold, SL; silver, GS) Olympics: 2010, 2014 (silver, SL) World Cup titles: 3 overall, 1 GS, 2 SL Beaver Creek podiums: 7 in Total: 2010 (3rd, GS); 2011 (1st, GS; 2nd GS; 3rd SL); 2012 (2nd, GS); 2013 (3rd, GS); 2014 (3rd, GS)
ALEXIS PINTURAULT Country: FRA Born: 1991 World Cup debut: 2009 World Cup wins (podiums): 7 (26) World Championships: 2011, 2013 Olympics: 2014 (bronze, GS) Beaver Creek podiums: 2 in Total: 2014 (2nd, GS; 3rd, SG)
FELIX NEUREUTHER Country: GER Born: 1984 World Cup debut: 2003 World Cup wins (podiums): 10 (33) World Championships: 2003, 2005 (gold, Team event), 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013 (silver, SL; bronze, Team event) Olympics: 2006, 2010, 2014 Beaver Creek podiums: 2006 (3rd, SL)
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DOMINIK PARIS Country: ITA Born: 1989 World Cup debut: 2008 World Cup wins (podiums): 3 (8) World Championships: 2011, 2013 (silver, DH) Olympics: 2010, 2014
HANNES REICHELT Country: AUT Born: 1980 World Cup debut: 2001 World Cup wins (podiums): 8 (30) World Championships: 2003, 2007, 2009, 2011 (silver, SG); 2013 Olympics: 2006 World Cup titles: 1 SG Beaver Creek podiums: 6 in Total: 2005 (1st, SG); 2007 (1st, SG); 2012 (3rd, SG); 2013 (2nd, DH); 2013 (3rd, SG); 2014 (1st, SG)
CARLO JANKA Country: SUI Born: 1986 World Cup debut: 2005 World Cup wins (podiums): 9 (20) World Championships: 2009 (gold, GS; bronze, DH), 2011, 2013 Olympics: 2010 (gold, GS), 2014 World Cup titles: 1 overall, 1 SKB Beaver Creek podiums: 3 in Total: 2009 (1st, GS; 1st, DH; 1st, SKB)
MATTHIAS MAYER Country: AUT Born: 1990 World Cup debut: 2009 World Cup wins (podiums): 7 (1) World Championships: 2013 Olympics: 2014 (gold, DH)
FRITZ DOPFER Country: GER Born: 1987 World Cup debut: 2007 World Cup wins (podiums): 0 (7) World Championships: 2011, 2013 (bronze, Team Event) Olympics: 2014 Beaver Creek podiums: 2011 (3rd, GS)
HENRIK KRISTOFFERSEN Country: NOR Born: 1994 World Cup debut: 2012 World Cup wins (podiums): 2 (8) World Championships: 2013 Olympics: 2014 (bronze, SL)
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Ted Ligety demonstrates finesse through the Screech Owl section of the Birds of Prey giant slalom in Beaver Creek on Sunday. Despite a broken wrist, Ligety managed to seal his 23rd win in World Cup giant slalom, which ties him for second of all time in the discipline with Switzerland’s Michel van Gruenigen.
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