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The 2015 FIS World Alpine Ski Championships in Vail

Follow this blog post throughout the 2015 FIS World Alpine Ski Championships Feb. 2 – 15, 2015 in Vail and Beaver Creek, Colorado, to see the best imagery from our photographers.

February 2, 2015.
OPENING CEREMONIES

An excited crowd gathers at Championships Plaza (aka Solaris) for the Opening Ceremonies. Photo: Jack Affleck.

FIS officials wave in the start of the Championships. Photo: Jack Affleck.

 

February 3, 2015.
LADIES’ SUPER G

Fans cheer from Red Tail Stadium at Beaver Creek. Photo: Andrew Taylor.

Lindsey Vonn at the completion of her run. Photo: Jesse Starr.

The 2015 Ladies’ Super G podium. Photo: Jesse Starr

 

MICHAEL FRANTI CONCERT.

 

 

The scene: Michael Franti concert from above. Photo: Zach Mahone.

Michael Franti performing in Vail. Photo: Zach Mahone.

Michael Franti performs in Vail. Photo: Zach Mahone.

 

February 5, 2015.
POWDER DAY

7″ of snow in 24 hours led to the postponement of the Men’s Super G Feb. 4, but it also led to some very fun turns both Wednesday and Thursday in Vail. Photo: Daniel Milchev.

Sun Up Bowl in Vail, Colorado. Photo: Daniel Milchev.

Making some of the first tracks of the morning. Photo: Daniel Milchev.

Feb. 6
WOMEN’S DOWNHILL

Hometown hero, Lindsey Vonn, may not have stood on the podium but still put in an incredible 5th place run. Photo: Cody Downard.

 

Feb. 7
VAIL VILLAGE

The Jumbotrons in the center of Vail Village display the daily races. Photo: Zach Mahone.

Vail Village is vibrant with many of the alpine teams staying at hotels like Pepi’s and the Sonnenalp. Photo: Zach Mahone.

Visitors enjoying the skiing as well as the festive vibe around the 2015 FIS World Alpine Ski Championships.