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From Powder... Jan. 13, 2026
"What You Need To Know Before the 2026 Freeride World Tour Drops In...
The first stop of the 2026 Freeride World Tour (FWT) season is almost upon us.
The Baqueira Beret Pro is scheduled to go down on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
The Skiers To Watch at the 2026 Baqueira Beret Pro
- Kelly Hilleke: A rookie in the men’s field, Kelly Hilleke may not have any experience on freeride skiing’s loftiest stage. That doesn’t mean he won’t be one of this season’s strongest contenders, though. Stop by his Instagram page, and you’ll see why.
"New Olympian Canter reflects on time with AVSC as Aspen helps send athletes to Italy...
Jake Canter won his first World Cup on Saturday in Snowmass. Afterward, he was officially named to the U.S. Olympic team for the first time ahead of next month’s Games in Milan Cortina. And it all came together in a place near and dear to his heart.
“It’s unbelievable. To do it on that course and here, it was a dream,” Canter said late Saturday from the “Road to Italy” Olympic send-off celebration hosted by U.S. Ski & Snowboard at the base of Aspen Mountain. “I have a lot of friends, a lot of family here. I don’t know what it is. There is a certain energy in this valley. You wake up in the morning, and you are excited, ready to get after it. I love it here.”...
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"Aspenites defend home halfpipe...
Tons of local love awaited Aspen’s halfpipe skiers, who showed out in the FIS World Cup U.S. Grand Prix qualifiers on Thursday.
Alex Ferreira did his usual thing, dropping two runs that scored in the 90s to win his heat and lead a fleet of four locals to advance through to Saturday’s finals, with other highlights up and down the results sheet.
Tristan Feinberg battled through the morning’s tough conditions to finish fourth in his heat. Hanna Faulhaber qualified for her first World Cup final in more than two years. Nick Geiser took third place in his heat, showing he can compete with the big dogs in the sport...
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"Aspen’s Geiser a surprise Grand Prix finalist as Ferreira cruises in halfpipe ski qualifying...
Nick Geiser’s season and Olympic hopes were on life support entering the week. But after Thursday’s men’s halfpipe skiing qualifier for the U.S. Grand Prix at Buttermilk Ski Area, his Italian dreams have suddenly been rekindled. “I’m just stoked I landed a run,” the 21-year-old from Aspen said after. “I didn’t do well the past two comps and struggled, and I was losing my confidence. It felt so good to just stomp something and get a good score. So, I’m hyped.” One of a handful of Roaring Fork Valley locals competing Thursday in the World Cup and final Olympic qualifier for Team USA before the Milan Cortina Games next month in Italy, he’s now a surprise darkhorse to make the team heading into Saturday’s final at Buttermilk..
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"World Cup kicks off in Aspen...
Thursday brings the biggest local draw, with freeski halfpipe skiers competing for qualification in Saturday’s final. Locals that could compete include Hanna Faulhaber, Tristan Feinberg, Nick Geiser, Cassidy Jarrell, Hunter Maytin, Kai Morris and Alex Ferreira, who could drop in despite having already qualified for the Olympics.
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"The (biathalon) future is lasers...
Scott Lacy, a former U.S. Biathlon athlete, Aspen native and now Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club Nordic coach, hosted his latest training session for AVSC athletes — this time including members of the community as well. While the ski-and-shoot sport generally wouldn’t take place in an open, public field like spaces near the AVSC clubhouse and Aspen School District, advancements in tech have made way for safe-to-use laser rifles.
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"Olympic Dreams by the Dozen...
Colorado sent 23 athletes to the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, making it one of the most-represented states in the United States. Aspen sent three. But a historic bumper crop has more than one dozen athletes tied to Aspen and the Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club (AVSC) aiming to carve their way to the Winter Games in Cortina this February.
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"August Teague on Taking the Helm at AVSC...
Colorado sent 23 athletes to the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, making it one of the most-represented states in the United States. Aspen sent three. But a historic bumper crop has more than one dozen athletes tied to Aspen and the Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club (AVSC) aiming to carve their way to the Winter Games in Cortina this February.
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"Doughboy celebrates 30 years of coaching...
Scott Lacy, a former U.S. Biathlon athlete, Aspen native and now Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club Nordic coach, hosted his latest training session for AVSC athletes — this time including members of the community as well. While the ski-and-shoot sport generally wouldn’t take place in an open, public field like spaces near the AVSC clubhouse and Aspen School District, advancements in tech have made way for safe-to-use laser rifles.
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"Ajax Cup raises $1.7m for AVSC...
The Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club is celebrating a record-breaking Ajax Cup fundraiser after drawing more than $1.7 million.
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"How to Ski Like a Local...
Young author Hazel Peck reflects on growing up in the AVSC program. Page 12
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From Winter in Aspen Snowmas... December 1, 2025
"The Aspen Ski Program on Developing Future Winter Athletes
Articles on AVSC's Eric Knight and alumnus Alex Ferreira.
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"The Aspen Ski Program on Developing Future Winter Athletes
Long before there was an established Snowmass resort, Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club (AVSC) had already staked its claim on the slopes.
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"Sophie Caldwell Hamilton hops on to talk about Owl Creek Chase and more!
On top of being the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club’s largest fundraiser, the Audi Ajax Cup has become a holiday staple in town. The 16th annual event will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 30, on Aspen Mountain, with an after party at the St. Regis Aspen.
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