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January 05, 2007
Snowmass Village concludes Winterskol Festivities with midwinter festivities, free concert & fun
Here is the latest press release from Snowmass Village:
(Snowmass Village, CO.) On January 14, Snowmass offers up a "skol" or "toast" to winter with a full day of events as part of the annual Winterskol celebration in Aspen/Snowmass January 11-14. Begun in 1951 by Aspen locals searching for a unique way to celebrate the valley's Nordic lifestyle, Winterskol now encompasses four days of zany winter events from January 11-14 at all four Aspen/Snowmass mountains. Snowmass Village concludes the Winterskol festivities on January 14 with a free concert, Swissbob races, and kids fun.
"We're thrilled to be a part of the Winterskol festivities and look forward to closing out the event with a full day of fun Snowmass-style," says Susan Hamley, Marketing Director for Snowmass Village. "From swissbob mania to face painting to bluegrass music, we've got something for everyone."
The day kicks off with the fourth annual Snowmass Swissbob Races on Fanny Hill where competitors can challenge their downhill moxie on a sled only 12 inches wide by 12 inches deep. In addition to Downhill and GS races, the Uphill Swissbob Challenge involves both a 500-foot vertical climb and a downhill course. Those participating in all three competitions have the chance to win a Super Avalouge (valued at $250) and Leedom Helmets (valued at $100). The first 20 contestants to register receive a free Swissbob sled (additional registrants must bring their own Swissbob, which are available for sale at Snowmass' Aspen Sports store next to the ticket pavilion).
Free kids activities fill the Snowmass Village Mall at 1 p.m. while the Snowmass Village Mall Stage rocks from 2:30-5 p.m. with acclaimed bluegrass group The Wayword Sons, who combine the critically acclaimed songwriting of Benny Galloway, stellar musicianship, and unique instrumentation including keyboards, dobro, acoustic guitar and upright bass. The band's genre-bending sound calls upon traditional bluegrass as a jumping off point for musical experimentation, and their first album in 2006 debuted in the top ten of Billboard Magazine's bluegrass charts. For more band information and press photos, visit www.waywordsons.com. The day concludes with fireworks over Fanny Hill at 7 pm.
Visitors are encouraged to ski and stay on to dine at one of Snowmass' nearly 30 restaurants and bars. Lockers are available throughout the Snowmass Village Mall, and regional buses pick up at the end of the Snowmass Village Mall at 15- and 45-minutes past the hour. The buses are free to Aspen until 4:45pm and then only $3 per ride afterwards.
Snowmass Winterskol Schedule January 14:
9-10 a.m. Snowmass Swissbob Race Registration $20 entry fee.
First 20 entries get to keep their own Swissbob!
Location: Front of Ticket Pavilion, Snowmass Village Mall
Details: Call Josh Behrman, 925-1663
11am - 2 pm Snowmass Swissbob Bobcross, GS, and Uphill Swissbob Challenge
Location: Fanny Hill
Details: Call Josh Behrman, 925-1663
1 p.m. Kid's Winter Fun Begins in the Mall. Face painting, balloons, house of bounce, stilt walker, etc.
Location: Snowmass Village Mall
Details: Call Josh Behrman, 925-1663
2:30 - 5 p.m. Concert: "The Wayword Sons" Location: Snowmass Village Mall
Details: Call Josh Behrman, 925-1663
3:30 p.m. Snowmass Swissbob Awards Ceremony
Location: Snowmass Village Mall
Details: Call Josh Behrman, 925-1663
7 p.m. Snowmass Fireworks over Fanny Hill
Location: Fanny Hill
Details: Call Josh Behrman, 925-1663
For more information on Winterskol click here
Posted by jmidthun at January 5, 2007 03:26 PM
