The alpine World Cup in Aspen 2007

Ski2b 14.08.2007 14:24 Uhr

Where wealthy tourists and VIPs more or less adeptly ride the powdery snow, the international ski circuit is coming once again. It's more than just a quick stop in Aspen. The women will be collecting World Cup points in downhill, super G and slalom. .

World Cup schedule 2007:
Friday, december 7th, 2007:
Womens downhill

Saturday, december 8th,2007:
Womens super G

Sunday, december 9th, 2007:
Womens slalom

All races will be reported in the live ticker, of course!

2006 in Retrospect
In 2006, two technical runs took place in Aspen. There, the Austrian girls were dominating. It was Kathrin Zettel to get here first World Cup win in the giant slalom. The Fin Tanja Poutiainen and Michaela Kirchgasser (AUT) could not stop her. Marlies Schild collected another win in the slalom ahead of Nicole Hosp (AUT) and Therese Borssen (SWE).

Information concerning the host region
Aspen lies to the west of Denver, and with 3814 metres, (ca. 12,500 feet), is the 7th highest skiing region in the world, after Chamonix in France, (3842m), and ahead of Arapahoe Basin, USA, (3797m).

Four skiing regions can be reached in a few minutes
Aspen comprises of four skiing regions that can be reached in a matter of minutes by bus, with the free shuttle service: Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk Mountain and Snowmass are the skiing regions at the guest’s disposal.

Pure pleasure on the slopes
Aspen offers the ski-fan pure pleasure with around 192 kilometeres of alpine slopes in all, that are divided, according to how demanding they are, as follows: 16% of the course can be used by beginners, 40% by experienced skiers and 44% are reserved for the professionals. The longest run is an amazing 8.5 km in length. From the end of December until the end of April Aspen is a haven for young skiing enthusiasts.

World championships host; 1950 already
The almost symbiotic relationship between the old and the new has had a continual effect on the character of the town and it’s development from an aspiring township with silver mines, in the late 19th century, until the present day. Shortly before, and after the second world war, sking in the surrounding hills became very fashionable, for the first time. You could say Aspen made it’s début 1950, presenting the alpine-skiing world championships to an international audience. After that the town blossomed to that what it is today.

Service plays a central role
It’s five minutes from the airport to your hotel room. Especially if you take advantage of the cost-free transport service that most of the hotels offer. Otherwise you can rent a car directly at the airport, or take one of the many High Mountain taxi’s that are available.

Talking of money
Aspen has something to suit every purse. From the St. Moritz Youth Hostel, for a few US Dollars, to the five star establishment ‘Little Nell Hotel’. When it comes to food you can find everything from Pizza and hamburgers, to sushi or fine truffles.

Organization and contact
Suzanne Akullian
The Aspen Skiing Company
PO Box 1248
Aspen, CO 81612
USA

Tel.: +1 970 429 3232
Fax: +1 970 429 3276
Email:
Website : www.aspensnowmass.com