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Vail Resorts Stacks its Winter Calendar with World-Class Ski and Snowboard Competition and Community Sporting Events

PR Newswire•04/11/2026•12:00 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤Vail Resorts schedules seven days of World Cup racing at Beaver Creek
  • ➤Crans-Montana hosts 14 days of FIS Alpine World Ski Championships
  • ➤Breckenridge brings back Toyota U.S. Grand Prix after 12-year hiatus
  • ➤Park City Mountain hosts Shaun White’s The Snow League in 22-foot superpipe
  • ➤Epic Pass prices increase after Nov. 15; young adults receive 20% savings

Expert Statements

Jody Churich, Senior Vice President of Vail Resorts’ Destination Resorts

“This winter, we're packing even more skiing and riding competitions into the calendar, because nothing gets people more fired up than watching incredible athletes show us what's possible on snow.”

Jody Churich, Senior Vice President of Vail Resorts’ Destination Resorts

“A World Cup downhill at Beaver Creek and a hand-dug halfpipe at Breck showcase the unique experiences across our network. Each one gives guests something they'll talk about long after the snow melts.”

Jody Churich, Senior Vice President of Vail Resorts’ Destination Resorts

“You can feel the energy the second you step off the lift.”

Jody Churich, Senior Vice President of Vail Resorts’ Destination Resorts

“The crowd, the cowbells, the buzz in the air. Whether you came to compete or to cheer, we want you to leave itching to get out there and be a part of the excitement.”

Vail Resorts Stacks its Winter Calendar with World-Class Ski and Snowboard Competition and Community Sporting Events PR Newswire

* Guests can watch the world's best athletes up close, or grab a bib and become a legend themselves * The best seat in the house is with an Epic Pass, with prices increasing after November 15 BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As resorts begin to open and anticipation builds for the winter ahead, Vail Resorts is doubling down on top-tier sporting events and competitions, bringing World Cup and World Championship racing and community race days to its mountains in North America and Europe. This winter, the world's best ski resorts like Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb and Crans-Montana will host new events and returning favorites from the first weeks of the season to the last, putting guests on the course, in the crowd, and at the finish line.

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