First Look at the Women’s Downhill Course
The ladies of the US Ski Team came to Beaver Creek early in April to test out the new course. Enjoy Ski Racing Magazine‘s video of speedsters Stacey Cook, Leanne Smith, Laurenne Ross and US head coach Chip White as they [...]
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As I sit in the stands at the finish of the 2012 Audi Birds of Prey awaiting the start of the race, I look up at the hill, admiring the course. That’s when I notice a distinct line of smoke [...]
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Group Pictures from the Finish Line
2012 Talon Crew Team Picture is here! The Combined Talon Crew plus Birds of [...]
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Downhill Day Fun
What a festive feeling it was in the finish area of the Men’s Downhill. Very [...]
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L’equipe Canadienne – Team Canada
Talon Crew – Team Canada. If you find a person particularly helpful, polite and cheerful [...]
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Checkout – “Beer Tent”
OK, so we’re not impressed with daily check-out. But we are very lucky to have [...]
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Crampon Training
We completed some very beneficial training in the proper use of crampons. The best part [...]
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Pics from the Past
Talon Crew has a rich history. Much of it is on display at: TALONCREW.BLOGSPOT.COM
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Birds of Prey 2013 Calendar
Mark your calendars! The official FIS World Cup calendar has been published for the upcoming [...]
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2012 Birds of Prey Race Winners
Ski racing doesn’t get any more exciting than this year’s GS drama at Beaver Creek. [...]
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Ellen Galbraith – Women’s Chief of Course
I recently spoke with Ellen Galbraith, head of the Beaver Creek Race Department and Women’s [...]
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The Golden Eagle Bistro
As I sit in the stands at the finish of the 2012 Audi Birds of [...]
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Bear Bryant – Official Start Referee
Bear Bryant is the official FIS start referee for the Birds of Prey. I caught [...]
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The Velvet Rocket Ship
What does a human being sound like at 70 mph? I contemplate this question as [...]
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Thank You
After a phenomenally successful Downhill training run, all the coaches of the ski teams took the time [...]
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What’s in Your Pack?
Every Talon Crew course worker must carry a backpack on the race course during the [...]
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Watering the Ski Slope
You water your lawn, your flowers and your house plants, but watering a ski slope? [...]
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Talon Crew Training Videos
The Talon Crew anticipates expanding to over 1,200 volunteers over the next few years as [...]
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Meet the Ski & Snowboard Club Vail Volunteers
Curious about all those younger skiers I see each year out on the race course [...]
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Birds of Prey Featurette
Jalbert Productions captures the spirit of the Birds of Prey in this segment of the film ”The [...]
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Official Talon Crew SWAG Kits
Have you practised packing your backpack yet? More importantly, are you properly accessorized? Official Talon [...]
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Communications during BOP 2012
COMMUNICATIONS DURING BOP 2012 To all Talon Crew Volunteers: November 4, 2012 Welcome to [...]
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Sneak Peek at the 2012 Uniform Jackets
Here is the first look at the uniforms for BOP 2012. This year’s uniform is [...]
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Daily Briefing 12-02-2012
RACE DAY! Today’s Events (details below) 6pm – Volunteer Party at Agave Group Photos [...]
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Daily Briefing 12-01-2012
RACE DAY! Quiz (answer below) Why are so many of the athletes sporting mustaches? [...]
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Daily Briefing 11-30-2012
RACE DAY! Quiz (answer below) Where is the longest A-Net in the world? Today’s [...]
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Daily Briefing 11-29-2012
Quiz (answer below) What is the name of the new Women’s course that will be [...]
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Daily Briefing 11-28-2012
Quiz (answer below) How many times has an American won the Birds of Prey Downhill? [...]
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Daily Briefing 11-27-2012
Quiz (answer below) Which skier has won the most races at the Birds of Prey? [...]
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Daily Briefing 11-26-2012
Quiz (answer below) What is the world record for the fastest speed achieved on skis? [...]
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Daily Briefing 11-25-2012
Quiz (answer below) During speed event, after which racers will there be a course hold [...]
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Daily Briefing 11-24-2012
Quiz (answer below) What are the dates for the Vail Beaver Creek 2015 World Championships? [...]
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Daily Briefing 11-23-2012
Vocabulary Quiz (below) What is Homologation? Daily Checkout New this year! Daily checkout in [...]
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