Birds of Prey Talon Crew has ‘hardest’ year yet with 18 inches of snow and World Cup races

By Ross Leonhart BEAVER CREEK — Just like that, the world of professional ski racing came through Beaver Creek for the Xfinity Birds of Prey Audi FIS Ski World Cup.
About 18 inches of snow fell at Beaver Creek during race week, but all three men’s World Cup races went off without a hitch — thanks to the internationally recognized Talon Crew, a group of volunteers who dedicate days, sometimes weeks, to preparing a course that is both …read more

Via:: Vail Daily Newspaper