American flags waved and chants of “U.S.A.” were heard loud and clear as Alex Ferreira and Hanna Faulhaber made their way onto the stage Wednesday afternoon in gondola plaza at the base of Aspen Mountain.
American flags waved and chants of “U.S.A.” were heard loud and clear as Alex Ferreira and Hanna Faulhaber made their way onto the stage Wednesday in gondola plaza at the base of Aspen Mountain during their Olympic send-off event.
From Wednesday, Dec. 29, through Sunday, Jan. 2, U.S. skiers and snowboarders competed at the Calgary Snow Rodeo in Calgary, Canada. The Calgary Snow Rodeo served as a stop along the World Cup competition tour.
Alex Ferreira’s nomination to the U.S. Olympic team looks locked in. The same can be said for his skiing, as the halfpipe star looks to be in gold-medal form less than seven weeks from the start of the Beijing Games.
Kristina Koznick, center, sprays champagne with the winning team Independiente at the base of the Stapleton Training Center after the 2020 Ajax Cup at Aspen Highlands on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (Kelsey Brunner/The Aspen Times)
Chase Kelly slows to a stop at the bottom of Stapleton Training Center after a run during the Ajax Cup at Aspen Highlands on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (Kelsey Brunner/The Aspen Times)
A dog takes a nap in the sun outside the team tents at the Ajax Cup at Aspen Highlands on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (Kelsey Brunner/The Aspen Times)
Local Landen Saks skis down to a cheering section at the base of the Stapleton Training Center at Aspen Highlands during the 2020 Ajax Cup on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (Kelsey Brunner/The Aspen Times)