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THE KORBEL AMERICAN SKI CLASSIC:

America’s original Pro/Am celebrity ski event returns to Vail Mountain March 22-25 as the 2012 Korbel California Champagne American Ski Classic once again takes Golden Peak by storm.

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2012, the Korbel California Champagne American Ski Classic, will once again feature a full slate of on-hill competitions including the Conway Cup community team race, Volvo Legends Giant Slalom and the Korbel Ford Cup celebrity team racing and the Future Legends Race.

The festivities off the racecourse will be equally enjoyable, with the weekly Budweiser Street Beat free concert, Hold ‘em for Hope benefit dinner and auction and the Legends of Skiing banquet.

The 2012 Korbel American Ski Classic will officially kick off Wednesday, March 21, with the Conway Cup Community Team Race. In its sophomore year, the Conway Cup presented by Korbel is a community race featuring 40 four-person teams in a dual-format race. The winning team will earn entry into the Korbel Ford Cup, along with VIP access and gift bags. The second and third place teams will also walk away with American Ski Classic swag, like VIP bags, social invitations or VIP access. All proceeds benefit the Conway Family Fund.

Some of the greatest names in ski racing history, including Olympic, World Championships and World Cup champions will continue the festivities on Thursday, as old rivalries are rekindled in the Volvo Legends of Skiing Giant Slalom competition, followed by a special edition of the Bud Light Street Beat free concert series. The Legends will then take on the role of team captains for the Ford Cup celebrity team races, as the teams of five attempt to work their way through a two-day maze of head-to-head racing to emerge with the gold medal and a year’s worth of bragging rights.

Providing a festive backdrop to the action on the racecourse will be a full social schedule, with events including the second annual Hold ‘Em For Hope benefit and the Legends of Skiing Banquet.

2012 KORBEL AMERICAN SKI CLASSIC SCHEDULE:

2012 EVENT:

DATE/TIME:

LOCATION:

Wednesday, March 21
11:30am - 3pm

Golden Peak, Vail Mountain 

Cindy Nelson Race Clinic

Thursday, March 22 
10:30 -11:30am

Black Forest Race Area, Vail Mountain

Thursday, March 22
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Golden Peak, Vail Mountain 

Thursday, March 22
4:30pm

Golden Peak, Vail Mountain 

Thursday, March 22
5pm

Golden Peak, Vail Mountain 

Thursday, March 22
5:30pm

Golden Peak, Vail Mountain 

Volvo Legends Giant Slalom Race - Finals 

Thursday, March 22
6pm

Golden Peak, Vail Mountain 

Bud Light Street Beat Free Concert 

Thursday, March 22
6:30pm

Golden Peak, Vail Mountain 

Korbel Ford Cup Race - Day 1 

Friday, March 23
9:30am

Golden Peak, Vail Mountain 

Future Legends Race 

Friday, March 23
2:30pm

Golden Peak, Vail Mountain 

Hold 'Em For Hope 

Friday, March 23
7:30pm

Vail Marriott Mtn. Resort & Spa

Korbel Ford Cup Race - Day 2 

Saturday, March 24
9:30am

Golden Peak, Vail Mountain 

Korbel Ford Cup Race Finals 

Saturday, March 24
2pm

Golden Peak, Vail Mountain 

Saturday, March 24
7pm

Invitation Only