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Deer Valley World Cup looms large for skiers even without throngs of fans

Freestyle circuit’s only U.S. stop serves as an Olympic qualifier for aerials; world championship teams will be announced after event.

(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) U.S. Freestyle Ski Team member Chris Lillis performs his aerial routine during practice Jan. 7, 2020 at the Utah Olympic Park. Lillis, the national champion, is looking forward to the FIS Freestyle World Cup at Deer Valley Resort on Feb. 2-6, 2021, even though it won't allow fans and won't be held under the lights.

(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) U.S. Freestyle Ski Team member Chris Lillis performs his aerial routine during practice Jan. 7, 2020 at the Utah Olympic Park. Lillis, the national champion, is looking forward to the FIS Freestyle World Cup at Deer Valley Resort on Feb. 2-6, 2021, even though it won't allow fans and won't be held under the lights.

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