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By Sam Collentine, Meteorologist Posted 6 years ago January 3, 2018

2018 Talons Challenge at Beaver Creek

This article is sponsored in partnership with our friends at Beaver Creek Mountain.


The Beaver Creek Talons Challenge presented by Helly Hansen is back for its 15th year! On February 24th, 2018, come out to Beaver Creek, Colorado and get your name on the official Talons Challenge board by completing 14 black and double black diamond runs totaling over 26,000 vertical feet. 

Registration includes access to the Talons Challenge, lanyard, a credential for tracking your runs, special Talons Challenge swag, and food.

For the second year in a row, you can also purchase the Ultimate Talon Limited Edition Package while supplies last. In addition to the perks of the standard Talons Challenge ticket, your Ultimate Talon purchase includes a commemorative Talons Challenge jacket from Helly Hansen ($170 value) and a $40 donation to SOS Outreach

The Talons Challenge is partnering with SOS Outreach to support youth in our community. SOS works with underserved youth teaching adventure sports (like skiing and snowboarding) alongside a core value and leadership development curriculum. 

REGISTER HERE


Visit BeaverCreek.com for all of your lodging, event, and other ski-related information.


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About The Author

Sam Collentine

Meteorologist

Sam Collentine is the Chief Operating Officer of OpenSnow and lives in Basalt, Colorado. Before joining OpenSnow, he studied Atmospheric Science at the University of Colorado, spent time at Channel 7 News in Denver, and at the National Weather Service in Boulder.

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