Team AVSC News

FIS Men and Women GS Races moved from Steamboat to Aspen due to low snow conditions.  

Aspen, CO — December 16, 2025. On December 17 and 18, Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club will host the Holiday Classic FIS Giant Slalom Men and Women races at its Stapleton Training Center. A part of the Colorado Cup Series, the classic typically takes place in Steamboat. Due to low snow conditions this year, Steamboat will host Slalom races on December 19 and 20, and Aspen will pick up the Giant Slalom races on the 17th and 18th.   

“The classic typically draws some of the best young racers in the state, especially at the college level,” said Alpine Program Director Jeff Lackie. “They’re fitting in one more race before going home for the holidays. We’re excited to give our hometown athletes this racing experience on their own venue, and we encourage the community to come check out the action.”  

While the venue itself will be closed to spectators, the races on Goldenhorn and Thunderbowl will finish at the base area of Highlands, allowing spectators the chance to catch plenty of action easily from the deck of the Ale House.   

“Despite the slow start to the season, our venue conditions are fantastic and fast,” said AVSC Director of Operations Cody Oates. “This was a huge lift to bring the event to our venue on such short notice, and we want to thank all of our partners at Aspen Snowmass, U.S. Ski & Snowboard, CJ Timing, and the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club for helping us to make it happen.”   

AVSC, host of the event, anticipates 150 athletes competing from regional clubs, college teams like DU, University of Colorado, and Utah, and U.S. Ski Team members. “It’s going to be a solid field,” said Oates.  

Race times for December 17 and 18 are:  

• Women: Run 1 at 10 a.m.; Run 2 at 12:30 p.m.  
• Men: Run 1 at 10:45 a.m.; Run 2 at 1:15 p.m.  

Race results can be found at https://livetiming.usskiandsnowboard.org/