PHOTOS: World Cup ski racing returns to Aspen Mountain
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World Cup ski racing returned to Aspen Mountain on Friday with a men’s giant slalom. The race was won by Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt, his 11th straight win in the discipline.
Other activities Friday included an autograph signing session with the U.S. ski team, the presentation of the Roch Cup, and a concert by Shakey Graves.
Racing continues Saturday with a second GS, followed by the concluding slalom on Sunday, weather permitting.
Photos by Austin Colbert for The Aspen Times.
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A man waves the American flag during the first run of the men’s giant slalom World Cup on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Aspen Mountain.
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Fans watch the second run of the men’s giant slalom World Cup on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Aspen Mountain.
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A fan holds up a sign for Edwards ski racer River Radamus during his first run in the men’s giant slalom World Cup on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Aspen Mountain.
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Edwards ski racer River Radamus stretches after his first run in the men’s giant slalom World Cup on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Aspen Mountain.
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A young ski fan waves a Norwegian flag during the men’s giant slalom World Cup on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Aspen Mountain.
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American Brian McLaughlin reaches the finish after his first run in the men’s giant slalom World Cup on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Aspen Mountain.
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Germany’s Linus Strasser competes in the men’s giant slalom World Cup on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Aspen Mountain.
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Norway’s Henrik Kristoffersen reaches the finish after his first run in the men’s giant slalom World Cup on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Aspen Mountain.
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Norway’s Timon Haugan competes in the men’s giant slalom World Cup on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Aspen Mountain.
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Denmark’s Christian Borgnaes competes in the men’s giant slalom World Cup on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Aspen Mountain.
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Norway’s Atle Lie McGrath reaches the finish after his first run in the men’s giant slalom World Cup on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Aspen Mountain.
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Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt reaches the finish after his first run in the men’s giant slalom World Cup on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Aspen Mountain.
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Croatia’s Filip Zubcic reaches the finish after his first run in the men’s giant slalom World Cup on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Aspen Mountain.
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Fans watch the second run of the men’s giant slalom World Cup on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Aspen Mountain.
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Fans watch the second run of the men’s giant slalom World Cup on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Aspen Mountain.
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A racer takes off from the start of the men’s giant slalom World Cup on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Aspen Mountain.
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Fans watch the second run of the men’s giant slalom World Cup on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Aspen Mountain.
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River Radamus signs autographs after the U.S. ski team was introduced as part of the World Cup festivities on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Wagner Park in Aspen.
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Brian McLaughlin says a few words on stage after the U.S. ski team was introduced as part of the World Cup festivities on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Wagner Park in Aspen.
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Ben Ritchie says a few words on stage after the U.S. ski team was introduced as part of the World Cup festivities on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Wagner Park in Aspen.
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Jett Seymour says a few words on stage after the U.S. ski team was introduced as part of the World Cup festivities on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Wagner Park in Aspen.
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Luke Winters says a few words on stage after the U.S. ski team was introduced as part of the World Cup festivities on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Wagner Park in Aspen.
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Patrick Kenney says a few words on stage after the U.S. ski team was introduced as part of the World Cup festivities on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Wagner Park in Aspen.
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River Radamus stands on the stage after the U.S. ski team was introduced as part of the World Cup festivities on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Wagner Park in Aspen.
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George Steffey says a few words on stage after the U.S. ski team was introduced as part of the World Cup festivities on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Wagner Park in Aspen.
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River Radamus stands on the stage after the U.S. ski team was introduced as part of the World Cup festivities on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Wagner Park in Aspen.
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Tommy Ford says a few words on stage after the U.S. ski team was introduced as part of the World Cup festivities on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Wagner Park in Aspen.
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Chris Davenport helps introduce the U.S. ski team as part of the World Cup festivities on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Wagner Park in Aspen.
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Isaiah Nelson says a few words on stage after the U.S. ski team was introduced as part of the World Cup festivities on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Wagner Park in Aspen.
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Chris Davenport, left, holds up the official Aspen World Cup 2024 poster, designed by local artist Michael Campbell, right, during the World Cup festivities on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Wagner Park in Aspen.
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Host Chris Davenport, left, introduces Jim Hancock, the Aspen World Cup’s longtime Chief of Race, during the Roch Cup presentation on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Wagner Park in Aspen. Hancock is retiring after this season.
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Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt is presented with the Roch Cup after winning the men’s World Cup giant slalom on Friday, March 1, 2024, on Aspen Mountain. Named after Andre Roch, the Roch Cup is an Aspen tradition that goes back to 1946.
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Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt is presented with the Roch Cup after winning the men’s World Cup giant slalom on Friday, March 1, 2024, on Aspen Mountain. Named after Andre Roch, the Roch Cup is an Aspen tradition that goes back to 1946.
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Shakey Graves performs on Friday, March 1, 2024, as part of the World Cup festivities at Wagner Park in Aspen.
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Shakey Graves performs on Friday, March 1, 2024, as part of the World Cup festivities at Wagner Park in Aspen.
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Shakey Graves performs on Friday, March 1, 2024, as part of the World Cup festivities at Wagner Park in Aspen.
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Jon Carlin and Friends perform as part of the World Cup festivities on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Wagner Park in Aspen.
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Jon Carlin and Friends perform as part of the World Cup festivities on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Wagner Park in Aspen.
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The U.S. ski team signs autographs as part of the World Cup festivities on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Wagner Park in Aspen.
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Aspen’s Bridger Gile signs autographs after the U.S. ski team was introduced as part of the World Cup festivities on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Wagner Park in Aspen.
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Aspen’s Bridger Gile signs autographs after the U.S. ski team was introduced as part of the World Cup festivities on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Wagner Park in Aspen.
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PHOTOS: World Cup ski racing returns to Aspen Mountain
World Cup ski racing returned to Aspen Mountain on Friday with a men’s giant slalom. The race was won by Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt, his 11th straight win in the discipline.
