Virtual media accreditation applications open for Aspen 2021

The U.S. is primed to make history by hosting the Aspen 2021 FIS Snowboard and Freeski World Championships, featuring the Visa Big Air, at Buttermilk in Aspen, Colo. March 10-16, followed by slopestyle and halfpipe World Cup action at the Land Rover U.S. Grand Prix from the 18th - 21st March.

This is the first time that a nation has hosted consecutive FIS World Championships following the 2019 FIS Snowboard, Freestyle, and Freeski World Championships held in Utah. The Land Rover U.S. Grand Prix World Cup slopestyle and halfpipe competitions will serve as crucial Snowboard Park & Pipe and and Freeski Olympic tryout events.

Due to COVID-19 event and resort operations protocols and taking into consideration the health and safety of resort staff, event staff, and the athletes, venue access in Aspen is limited to essential personnel only. There will be no spectator access and all media coverage must be conducted remotely.

Media will have timely access to photo and video assets each day of training and competition, podium interviews, as well as remote access to athletes based on their availability. Those interested in having virtual access to the Aspen 2021 FIS Snowboard and Freeski World Championships and the Land Rover U.S. Grand Prix should register here by Friday, March 5: https://forms.gle/dMVLSpB4Pg68Di3t6

We thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding. Please reach out with any questions, we want to ensure you have what you need to cover the event. Without valuable media partners such as yourself, we would not be able to share the stories of our athletes and the event successfully.

The Aspen 2021 FIS Snowboard and Freeski World Championships and World Cup competitions at the Land Rover U.S. Grand Prix are contingent on local and state health department approvals based on existing and future COVID-19 rules and regulations. FIS, U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the local organizing committee, and Aspen Snowmass are taking a unified approach consistent with guidance from federal, state, and local health authorities.

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Event Announcement

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

• Andrew Gauthier
  Marketing & Communications Director, U.S. Ski & Snowboard
  Andrew.Gauthier@usskiandsnowboard.org

• Tucker Vest Burton, Jeff Hanle and Xanthe Demas
  Aspen Snowmass Communications Team
  communications@aspensnowmass.com

• Chad Buchholz
  FIS Park & Pipe/Freeski Media Coordinator
  buchholz@fisski.com