Frequent flyers: Vail-area halfpipe field isn't as big as it once was, but there's still a local to watch this week at Copper

Vail-area athletes are a common sight at any top-level halfpipe competition, but when World Cup action begins this week at Copper Mountain, several of Eagle County's frequent flyers will be missing.

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