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SKIING THE SKIES OF ASPEN

Aspen Skiing Company during the 2024 Audi FIS Ski World Cup | Aspen, CO, USA | March 2024

On a crisp Colorado night, the skies above Aspen sparkled with stars and a story—the story of a ski town transformed into a race town, narrated by the glow of 800 drones.
On a crisp Colorado night, the skies above Aspen sparkled with stars and a story—the story of a ski town transformed into a race town, narrated by the glow of 800 drones.

Nova Sky Stories Quick Facts:

  • Event: Aspen Skiing Company during the 2024 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - March 2, 2024
  • Location: Aspen, Colorado, USA
  • # of drones: 800
  • Artist: Nova Sky Stories
  • Production: Nova Sky Stories

This spectacle was not merely a display of technological marvel—it was a homage to the spirit of Aspen, a town carved out of the perseverance of miners, mountaineers, soldiers, and visionaries.

As spectators gathered on March 2, the sky became a canvas, illustrating the evolution of ski racing from its humble beginnings to the global stage it commands today.

The skies above Aspen came alive with the legends of Bill Johnson, Ingemar Stenmark, and Mikaela Shiffrin—each light a note in a rhapsody of resilience and glory.

As the narrative unfolded, spectators were transported back in time with the silhouette of the iconic chairlift, Lift 1A, the herald of Aspen’s skiing heritage.

The narration carried stories of Roch Run, Aspen’s pioneering ski race accessed by bootpack, then boat tow, and eventually, the chairlift that changed everything. The iconic moments of victory and the relentless pursuit of perfection that defined these champions danced in fluid motion above the place where it all began.

What followed was a journey through the heart of Aspen, a celebration of its contributions to the world of ski racing, and a tribute to the legends, the community, and the athletes who continue to make it a place of legend and lore.

Under the Aspen night sky, the story of a ski town turned race town was told, not just with words, but with light, color, and the collective heartbeat of a community forever linked to the mountains it calls home.

A special thank you to the following who contributed to the magic of this sky story:

– House of Fabl
– Sensei Studios
– Deric Gunshor
– Kate Wertheimer
– Jessi Hackett
– Michael Miracle
– Tyler Lindsay
– Chris Davenport

 

 

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