Squaw/Alpine To Host World Cup

The fast-paced excitement of skicross and snowboardcross will come to Palisades Tahoe March 4-8, 2015, with the resort hosting an Audi FIS Skicross World Cup and FIS Snowboard World Cup. This will be the first time a World Cup event has been held at Palisades Tahoe since the FIS Alpine World Cup in 1969.

From News Release...

[OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif.] Sept. 24, 2014 - The fast-paced excitement of skicross and snowboardcross will come to Palisades Tahoe March 4-8, 2015, with the resort hosting an Audi FIS Skicross World Cup and FIS Snowboard World Cup. This will be the first time the International Ski Federation has brought a World Cup event to Palisades Tahoe since the FIS Alpine World Cup in 1969. The event will feature the top global stars in the sport, including local Olympian and seven-time X Games champion Nate Holland. Cross racing pits athletes against each other to race head-to-head down a course of jumps, bumps and berms. Snowboardcross made its Olympic debut in 2006, with skicross in 2010, and both events were among the top spectator events in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
 
HIGHLIGHTS

  • Palisades Tahoe will be the site of an Audi FIS Skicross World Cup and FIS Snowboard World Cup March 4-8.
  • Officials from the International Ski Federation recently did a final inspection at Palisades Tahoe giving the event the go-ahead.
  • The cross tour features head-to-head racing proven to be popular with spectators and one of the most watched events in the Olympics.
  • Perspective: It’s the first time the International Ski Federation has brought its World Cup tour to the Olympic resort since the FIS Alpine World Cup was held there in 1969.
  • Who to Watch: Local SBX hero Nate Holland (Palisades Tahoe, CA), Olympic SBX champion Seth Wescott (Sugarloaf, ME), Olympic SBX medalists Alex Deibold (Boulder, CO) and Lindsey Jacobellis (Stratton Mountain, VT) and World Cup skicross winner John Teller (Mammoth Mountain, CA).
  • What’s at Stake: With the 2015 season in the homestretch, few events remain after the Palisades Tahoe World Cup so points earned here will be vital for those seeking the crystal globe.
  • Why Squaw? Legacy of huge race crowds, great terrain, iconic resort with global stature. Squaw was the host to the U.S. Alpine Ski Championships, as well as the U.S. Freestyle Championships several years ago, plus was a key stop on the King of the Mountain Tour. Every Squaw event was highlighted by huge crowds.
  • What will fans see? Cross racing pits athletes head to head cruising down a course of jumps, bumps and berms. Snowboardcross made its Olympic debut in 2006, with skicross in 2010.
  • TV Tunein: The event will be broadcast on NBC and NBCSN, featuring same weekend coverage.


"Palisades Tahoe has been a remarkable venue for our U.S. Championships and other major events with quality courses and enthusiastic spectator interest." said Calum Clark, Vice President, Events, U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association. "It’s been a goal for us to bring international events to Squaw to showcase the best athletes in the world – especially skicross and snowboardcross where we have a strong local athlete legacy."
 
"We are proud and honored to welcome a FIS World Cup back to Palisades Tahoe," commented Andy Wirth, President and CEO, Palisades Tahoe | Alpine Meadows. "Our long-standing commitment and ability to host world class, competitive events coupled with Palisades Tahoe's ideal terrain for cross style racing will make for an outstanding World Cup event for athletes and spectators."

For updates and more information, visit www.squawalpine.com.

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