Go for the Gold The Official Aspen Sojourner Guide to the 2017 FIS World Cup Finals The who, where, when, and how to watch—plus all of the parties and concerts in between. By Catherine Lutz One of ski racing’s premier events lands local for the first time ever this spring (March 15-19, 2017). In This Feature: Looking Back on Aspen's Storied Ski Racing History The FIS Ski World Cup Finals, one of ski racing’s premier events, lands local for the first time ever this March. 02/21/2017 By Catherine Lutz Talking All Things World Cup With Its Pioneer Bob Beattie The longtime Woody Creek resident wants to go back to the drawing board to step up ski racing's appeal. 02/21/2017 By Catherine Lutz 5 Race Types and 4 Turn Sizes That Define the Competition Before you hit the stands, brush up on your downhill vocabulary. 02/21/2017 By Catherine Lutz The Complete 2017 FIS World Cup Schedule When and where to catch all of the action, concerts, parties, and awards. 02/21/2017 By Catherine Lutz The Top 10 FIS World Cup Racers to Put on Your Radar Our picks for whom to keep an eye on during the four main events: Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super-G, and Downhill 02/21/2017 By Catherine Lutz The 3 Best Places to Watch the World Cup from Aspen Mountain Manager Peter King Those racers go by in a flash, so map out your viewing plan beforehand. 02/21/2017 By Catherine Lutz Gear Closet: Race-Stock Skis Are Like No Skis You've (Likely) Ever Been On These athletes compete on pure speed machines. 02/21/2017 By Catherine Lutz How a World-Class Race Course is Constructed “The course is a sheet of ice, just like the racers like it.” 02/21/2017 By Catherine Lutz