2014 Beaver Creek 11th Talons Challenge

2014 Beaver Creek 11^th Talons Challenge

I hope you did your squats and lunges this year.  The 11^th Annual Beaver Creek Talons Challenge is just around the corner.  If you’ve skied or snowboarded at Beaver Creek, CO, you’ve certainly heard of the “Talons Challenge”.  So, are you ready to step up to the challenge and attempt to conquer each of Beaver Creek Resort’s crazy-steep, bumpy, black and double-black diamond terrain… in one day!?  The event includes skiing or riding 14 trails and more than 26,000 vertical feet in one day. 

Registration is open for the 2014 Talons Challenge, to take place Saturday, March 1, 2014.   This is the inaugural year of the new alpine-inspired Talons Restaurant situated at the base of Birds of Prey, Grouse Mountain and Larkspur Bowl, where the Talons Apres Party will take place from 2:30-4:00 p.m.  Complete the day successfully and head home with a Helly Hansen beanie and major bragging rights.

Registration information & photo courtesey www.vailresorts.com

Advance online registration is $35 and day-of registration is $40 and cash-only.  Registration fees include access to the Talons Challenge, a lanyard and credential for tracking runs, special 11^th edition Talons Challenge swag, a commemorative cup provided by Bud Light and Klean Kanteen, food and drink and a chance to win prizes at the après party raffle. The event is capped at 1,500 participants. Registration for Talons Challenge is open and information is online at www.beavercreek.com/talonschallenge.  Participants must have their own ski pass or lift ticket for this event.

The 11^th Annual Talons Challenge is presented by Helly Hansen. Additional support is provided by Red Bull, GoPro, Smartwool, Bud Light and Klean Kanteen. A portion of proceeds from the event will be donated to SOS Outreach, which is an organization that provides 5,500 kids with an adventure-based youth development curriculum. More information is available at www.sosoutreach.org.