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BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) — Aleksander Aamodt Kilde again shook off whatever after-effects he might have been feeling from a bout with the flu and again beat reigning overall World Cup champion Marco Odermatt, claiming victory in a super-G on Sunday.

When it comes to designing terrain and the learning experience, resorts have finally started thinking about beginners, with the idea of getting them to keep coming back.

A flurry of construction at major ski resorts has led to a high number of notable new chairlifts and gondolas opening this season.

BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) — Norway’s Aleksander Aamodt Kilde won his second straight World Cup downhill race to start the season, despite feeling under the weather. Although dealing with an illness all week in training, Kilde powered through the challenging Birds of Prey course Saturday in a time of 1 minute, 42.09 seconds.

Big resorts are crowded, pricey and exclusive. But some skiers and snowboarders are trying to reclaim their sports by building a culture that is more inclusive and sustainable. Here’s how.

BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) — They glowingly chatter about the ski racer from Switzerland whose turns are so sharp and speed almost unmatched these days. They study video of Marco Odermatt's races and training runs to search for clues to how he's always so smooth.

With impeccably groomed slopes, bijou mountain towns and wonderful food and wine, this equally affordable alternative is just as charming

Ski passes are more expensive across Europe this season, but there are also ways you can save money.

BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) — The first of two World Cup downhill races to be held in Beaver Creek, Colorado, was canceled Friday morning due to strong wind and snowfall. The course was closed for the day so crew workers could prepare the Birds of Prey track for another downhill race scheduled for Saturday.

Skiers who value massages as much as moguls will find a slower pace in the Italian Dolomites this winter