The FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2015 were held from February 2–15 in the United States, at Vail / Beaver Creek, Colorado.Athletes from over 70 nations were expected, with a worldwide television audience of an estimated 1 billion and an onsite media and broadcast entourage of approximately 1,500. Competition began on Tuesday, February 3 and concluded on Sunday, February 15, covering 13 days and two weekends.