2015 Alpine World Ski Championships ‘Locals Guide’ 2-3-2015

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H_3CP_cmyk_11117:00 am– 10:30 am Breakfast in Beaver Creek at The InterX Pavilion It’s the most important meal of the day! InterX Pavilion | Beaver Creek Village

Fans can fuel up at Breakfast in Beaver Creek starting every morning at 7:00am. Located inside the International Experience Pavilion, in the center of Beaver Creek Village, the most important meal of the day is just a short bus ride away from Red Tail Stadium. Whether you grab your breakfast and head up to the Finish Stadium or enjoy it in this heated tent, Breakfast In Beaver Creek should be your first stop of the day!Breakfast will include grab-and-go style breakfast burritos as well as oatmeal, yogurt and cold-pressed juices from Green Elephant Juicery. Coffee, espresso, hot cocoa and full bar service will be available all day. This is just what you need to start a day full of ski racing and festivals off right!Click here for more information on the International Experience Pavilion! PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Daily during the Championships enjoy a Pancake Breakfast in Powder 8 at the Park Hyatt (formerly McCoys). The Pancake Breakfast at Powder 8 costs $12.50 and includes 3 pancakes, 2 eggs and sausage or bacon.
9:00 am Audi Driving Experience Home of Quattro® 9:00 am Nottingham Lake | Avon
The main side event at the 2015 Audi FIS Alpine World Ski Championships will be the Audi Driving Experience, located at the Harry A. Nottingham Park in the center of Avon. Shuttles will rotate through the park for transportation to and from the driving course. Audi will incorporate winter snow and ice elements with a slalom course and parcours equipment including ramps and mounds that will demonstrate the quattro® all-wheeldrive technology and offer a one-of-a-kind experience with Audi S3, Q3 and Allroad vehicles for athletes, celebrities, media and consumers. The Audi Drive Experience will be open from February 3-13 from 9:00am-4:00pm and on February 14 from 9:00am – noon. Audi welcomes those who will be in the area to book an appointment in advance or at any of the Audi Access kiosks located throughout Vail & Beaver Creek, as drive times will get booked: www.audidrivingexperience.com.
11:00 am– 12:30 pm Ladies’ Super GRaptor Racecourse | Red Tail Finish Stadium

Gates open at 8am. Arrive early to get a great seat and enjoy the live pre-race show festivities. A cross between Downhill and Giant Slalom, Super-G is a one-run event like Downhill, but with more frequent turns, a la Giant Slalom.  Unlike Downhill, however, there are no prior training runs for Super-G, just a racer inspection on the morning of the race.

 Racers to Watch: Lindsey Vonn (USA), Anna Fenninger (AUT), Lara Gut (SUI), Tina Weirather (LIE)
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12:00 pm– 5:00 pm International Experience Pavilion Eat. Drink. Race. Beaver Creek Village

For detailed daily event schedules, please visit www.BeaverCreek.com/InterX 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 until 5pm. The InterX Pavilion has everything you need – breakfast, race coverage, free food & alcohol sampling, full bar service, music, prizes and more! The tent is free, open to the public and perfect for all ages.

 

1:30 pm – 3:30pm Men’s Downhill Training Birds of Prey Racecourse | Red Tail Finish Stadium

The most exciting event in alpine ski racing, Downhill racers attempt to be the fastest one 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.

Racers to Watch: Bode Miller, Ted Ligety

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2:00 pm– 5:30 pm Après Avon A Daily Festival of Music, Food & Spontaneity2:00 pm – 5:30 pm Avon Main Street Mall

Tuesday, February 3 – Author: Elyssa Pallai, “The Epic Adventures of Eli and Mort” Book Signing and Meet & Greet | 2-5:30pm

Vail-based Town Cavalry kicks off Après Avon series with their unique style rockin’ covers and original songs.

3:00 pm– 6:00 pm Solantro Après Party With Brent Gordon & Friends3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Solantro | Vail Village

A daily après party at Solantro in Vail with Brent Gordon & Friends. A pre-party featuring live music, drink specials and Championships inspired entertainment sure to kick-start an evening of free concerts, medals ceremonies and bib draws at Championships Plaza.

4:00 pm– 8:00 pm Sierra Nevada Winter Beer Camp Beer Lovers Rejoice in Vail! 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm International Bridge | Vail

In addition to Sierra Nevada beer, there will be a wide selection of other animation, sponsor activations and food and beverage options throughout Winter Beer Camp each day in Vail from Feb 3 – 14. Participating F&B vendors include “The Audi Bistro”, the Korbel Bar, the Gosling’s Rum Bar, the Woody Creek Vodka Bar, Big Bear Bistro and Marley Coffee. Vail Village will be the spot to be each day from 4pm – 8pm.

 

6:30 pm Medals Ceremony – Ladies’ Super G Followed by Michael Franti & Spearhead in Concert Championships Plaza/Solaris Racers to Watch: Champions from the Ladies’ Super-G
The medals ceremony for the Ladies’ Super G at the 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Vail & Beaver Creek Colorado.Each race day, fans will have a chance to celebrate and congratulate the fastest on the hill that day with the official Medals Ceremony in Championships Plaza in Vail.  The medals presentation will get underway at 6:30 p.m., immediately following the races and Après Avon. The FIS Medals will be presented to the top athletes, followed by that evening’s free concert. Come early – this is your chance to celebrate the best alpine skiers from around the world each day. Gates open at 4pmArrive early to secure your spot.
7:00 pm Michael Franti & Spearhead in Concert Following the Ladies’ Super G Medals Ceremony 7:00 pm Championships Plaza/Solaris

Event Security Bag Policy
All bags will be searched prior to entering Championships Plaza.

Bag Size Guidelines:
• One bag per person
• Approved bags SMALLER than (photo)
• Size: 9” x 10” x 17” or 22 x 25 x 43 cm

What am I allowed to bring into the event?
• Camera, mobile devices, binoculars, cowbells, water bottles, snacks, etc.
• Clothing and blankets if carried by hand

What am I NOT allowed to bring into the event?
• Illegal Drugs
• Weapons
• Knives with blades over 3.5”
• Glass bottles
• Alcohol
• Umbrellas
• Air Horns

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Après Avon Musical Lineup:

Tuesday, February 3: Town Cavalry
Wednesday, February 4: The Travelin’ McCourys
Thursday, February 5: J2G Live presents The Love Shack: Fox Street & Friends
Friday, February 6: Eufórquestra featuring Kevin Kinsella
Saturday, February 7: The Mother Hips with Special Guest Nicki Bluhm
Sunday, February 8: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad with Tatanka
Monday, February 9: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad with Tatanka
Tuesday, February 10:The Motet
Wednesday, February 11: John Denver Tribute by The John Adams Band
Thursday, February 12: Hell’s Belles
Friday, February 13: Brothers Keeper featuring John Popper
Saturday, February 14: Bonfire Dub & The Congress

VAIL ENTERTAINMENT:

Vail free concerts every night Feb, 3-14 in Championships Plaza (Solaris), immediately following medals ceremonies at 6:30 P.M.

Tuesday, Feb. 3 – Michael Franti & Spearhead in Concert Following the Ladies’ Super G Medals Ceremony 7:00 pm Championships Plaza/Solaris Dress Code: Dress warm. This event takes place outdoors.

Wednesday, Feb. 4 – Andreas Gabalier In Concert Following the Men’s Super-G Medals Ceremony 7:00 pm Championships Plaza/Solaris Dress Code: Dress warm. This event takes place outdoors.
Thursday, Feb. 5Mix Master Mike in Concert Following the Ladies’ DH Bib Draw! 7:00 pm Championships Plaza/Solaris Dress Code: Dress warm. This event takes place outdoors.
Friday, Feb. 6 – American Authors in Concert Following the Men’s DH Bib Presentation7:00 pm Championships Plaza/Solaris | Vail Dress Code: Dress warm. This event takes place outdoors.
Saturday , Feb. 7 – O.A.R. in Concert Following the Men’s DH Medals Ceremony! 7:00 pm Championships Plaza/Solaris Dress Code: Dress warm. This event takes place outdoors.
Sunday, Feb. 8 Craig Wayne Boyd in Concert 7:00 pm Championships Plaza/Solaris Dress Code: Dress warm. This event takes place outdoors.
Monday, Feb. 9 – Barenaked Ladies in Concert Following the Ladies’ Alpine Combined Medals Ceremony 7:00 pm Championships Plaza/Solaris Dress Code: Dress warm. This event takes place outdoors.
Tuesday, Feb. 10 – KC and the Sunshine Band in Concert 7:00 pm Championships Plaza/Solaris Dress Code: Dress warm. This event takes place outdoors.

Thursday, Feb. 12 – Phillip Phillips in Concert Following the Ladies’ Giant Slalom Medals Ceremony 7:00 pm Championships Plaza/Solaris Dress Code: Dress warm. This event takes place outdoors.

Saturday, Feb. 14 – CeeLo Green in Concert Following the Men’s SL Public Bib Draw! 7:00 pm Championships Plaza/Solaris Dress Code: Dress warm. This event takes place outdoors.