Dear Friends, In 2021 the iconic Xfinity Birds of Prey Audi FIS Ski World Cup returned with great fanfare after a one-year hiatus. The return of the North American Downhill and other races has been met with great excitement and appreciation from athletes, fans, partners, and the community as a whole. Within this report you’ll find that the global spotlight shined especially bright on Beaver Creek in 2021. Hundreds of millions connect with this event through television, traditional media, and social media around the globe, helping the Xfinity Birds of Prey unify the ski community both near and far. On behalf of our Board of Directors and Staff of the Vail Valley Foundation, our incredible volunteers, our dedicated partners and sponsors including Vail Resorts, Beaver Creek Resort Company, U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the International Ski Federation, the U.S. Forest Service, Ski & Snowboard Cub Vail, and everyone who participates in this global event, thank you for your support and partnership. For 40 years the Vail Valley Foundation has been honored to be the organizer of Alpine World Cups in Beaver Creek and Vail. To learn more about the positive impact VVF has in our community across our arts, athletics, and education mission, please visit us at vvf.org.
Sincerely,
Mike Imhof President, Vail Valley Foundation