Beaver Creek's Talons Challenge is set for January 23, 2010.

The Beaver Creek's Talon's Challenge is set for Saturday, January 23, 2010.? This ultimate challenge is in it's seventh season, for skiers and snowboarders who want to tackle all 13 of the resort's steepest and bumpiest black diamond and double black diamond runs on the legendary World Cup Birds of Prey downhill course,?Grouse Mountain, the flanks of Larkspur Bowl.

Skiers and Snowboarders of all ages are eligible but space is limited to the first 1,500 people who sign up.? For more information and to?register please visit:? www.beavercreek.com/talonschallenge.

The event includes the Talon's Apres Party at Red Tail Camp, aid stations offering snacks and drinks and prize giveaways.??Participants in the challenge will earn a spot on the Talon's Wall-of-Fame at Red Tail Camp.

For more information on winter activities in the Vail Valley please feel free to call Betsy Randall at (970) 401-3011 or?visit our website:? www.gatewayland.com.