Vail Winter Sporting Events

There may be a chill in the air in winter, but the excitement of ski racing and snowshoeing warm up the crowd. The Birds of Prey Men's World Cup races come to Beaver Creek in December. In March, the American Ski Classic features skiing and corporate legends and locals while it raises money for Vail Valley Foundation educational initiatives. The Beaver Creek Snowshoe Shuffle provides the thrill of monthly races and adds to the competitive atmosphere. Look below for all the winter competitions coming to Vail and Beaver Creek this year. The annual Birds of Prey World Cup men's ski races include Downhill, Super G, Giant Slalom, and Super Combined events. Beaver Creek is the only World Cup site to feature four events except for the finals in Sweden. At the American Ski Classic, spectators can watch ski legends or ski with them at this popular event, Social activities please everyone, and the Mountains of Hope benefit dinner and auction donate to educational initiatives of the Vail Valley Foundation. From ski racing to snowshoeing, competition is high in Vail.