Skico releases public event schedule for World Cup Finals

Aspen Skiing Co. has released the public event schedule for the 2017 Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals, held March 15-19 in Aspen. The five-day event is the culmination of the World Cup season for the highest-level of skiers. It will be the first time the Finals have been held on U.S. soil since Vail hosted the races in 1997.

The following schedule is subject to change:

Wednesday, March 15

8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Race venue open 1-A

9:30 a.m. RACE START: Men’s America’s Downhill at Aspen Mountain

11 a.m. RACE START: Women’s America’s Downhill at Aspen Mountain

Post-race: Official awards – finish area

1 p.m. – 9 p.m. World Cup Village open at Wagner Park

2 p.m. – 6 p.m. America’s Downhill kick-off party at Wagner Park

TBA U.S. Ski Team autograph signing at Wagner Park

TBA Roch Cup presentation for men’s downhill winner at Wagner Park

7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Coaches soccer tournament at Wagner Park

Thursday, March 16

8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Race venue open 1-A

9:30 a.m. RACE START: Women’s super-G at Aspen Mountain

11 a.m. RACE START: Men’s super-G at Aspen Mountain

Post-race: Official awards – finish area

1 p.m. – 9 p.m. World Cup Village open at Wagner Park

2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Apres in the Alps Party at Wagner Park with Kicker Schuhplatters and The Rhinelanders

7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert at Wagner Park: Vintage Trouble

Friday, March 17

8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Race venue open 1-A

10:30 a.m. RACE START: Alpine team event at Aspen Mountain

Post-race: Official awards – finish area

1 p.m. – 9 p.m. World Cup Village open at Wagner Park

2 p.m. – 6 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day Party at Wagner Park with Juice O’ the Barley Band

6:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Women’s slalom top 15 autograph signing at Wagner Park

6:30 p.m. Women’s slalom top 15 bib draw at Wagner Park

7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert at Wagner Park: Gogol Bordello

Saturday, March 18

8 a.m. – 3 pm. Race venue open 1-A

9 a.m. RACE START RUN 1: Men’s giant slalom at Aspen Mountain

10 a.m. RACE START RUN 1: Women’s slalom at Aspen Mountain

11:30 a.m. RACE START RUN 2: Men’s giant slalom at Aspen Mountain

12:30 p.m. RACE START RUN 2: Women’s slalom at Aspen Mountain

Post-race: Official awards – finish area

1 p.m. – 9 p.m. World Cup Village open at Wagner Park

2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Apres in Aspen at Wagner Park with The Airborne Band

TBA Bingham Cup presentation for women’s slalom winner at Wagner Park

6:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Men’s slalom top 15 autograph signing at Wagner Park

6:30 p.m. Men’s slalom top 15 bib draw at Wagner Park

7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert at Wagner Park: Michael Franti & Spearhead

8:45 p.m. Fireworks at Little Nell

Sunday, March 19

8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Race venue open 1-A

9 a.m. RACE START RUN 1: Women’s giant slalom at Aspen Mountain

10 a.m RACE START RUN 1: Men’s slalom at Aspen Mountain

11:30 a.m. RACE START RUN 2: Women’s giant slalom at Aspen Mountain

12:30 p.m. RACE START RUN 2: Men’s slalom at Aspen Mountain

Post-race: Official awards – finish area

1 p.m. – 9 p.m. World Cup Village open at Wagner Park

4 p.m. – 8 p.m. A World Cup of Thanks volunteer party and community celebration at Wagner Park