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Snowmass Winter Calendar of Events
2008/09 DETAILS COMING SOON

 
November
Nov.  TBA Opening Day at Snowmass:
 
Nov. TBA

Comedy at the Cabaret Room: Hilarious stand-up comedy returns to Cabaret Room at the Silvertree Hotel. Tickets to the show are only $15 at the door or $10 in advance.
 

 
December  
   
Dec. TBA The Festival of Lights at The Silvertree Hotel
Come celebrate the festival of lights at The Silvertree Hotel! The menorah will be displayed in The Silvertree Hotel Lobby with plenty of dreidels and gelt for everyone to enjoy.
Time: 4:30-6:30
Cost:
Free
Contact: 923-8254
 
Dec. TBA Opening Day at the Snowmass Cross Country Center
Connecting to one of the country's largest free groomed network of trails, the Snowmass Cross Country Center offers rentals, retail, lessons, and free trail access.
Time: Open daily
 9:30-4:30pm, 7 days/week
Cost: Trail access is free
Contact:
923-5700
 
Dec. TBA

Roaring Fork Hospice Loving Tree Lighting
This tree lighting celebration is held in the Silvertree lobby. Buy an ornament and benefit Hospice of the Roaring Fork Valley. Complementary beverages and light fare are served.
Time: 4:30-5:30pm:
Cost: Free
Contact: 923-8254
 

Dec. TBA

Holiday Open House at Anderson Ranch Arts Center
Featuring an exhibition of artwork by Ranch residents, a candlelit walk between studios with 300 luminaries and festive goodies, this holiday open house in December is the perfect chance to meet resident artists and purchase original artwork for that special someone on your list.
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Cost: Free

Contact:
970-923-3181 x201 or email info@andersonranch.org.
Visit website:
 CLICK HERE 
 

Dec. TBA Holiday Music Apres Ski in the Conservatory
Favorite Cowboy musicians Heart of the Rockies play holiday favorites nightly in the conservatory
Time: 3-6 pm
Cost: Free
Contact: 923-8254
 
Dec. TBA Holiday Treats with Santa
Kids can come sit with Santa at the Silvertree Hotel Lobby
Time: 4:30-6:30pm
Cost: Free
Contact: 923-8254
 
Dec. TBA

Snowmass Cross Country Center Special Discount Day
The Snowmass Cross Country Center is offering selected classic and skate ski lessons for only $5. Lessons for beginner skiers will be held at 10 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m. Rentals with the $5 lesson will also be $5 and can be picked up 30 minutes before the lesson.

 

Dec. TBA Holiday Kids Krafts
Colorful, creative and fun holiday arts & crafts await children looking for something to do off the slopes. During this supervised hour, Kids Krafts will send children home with a special handmade holiday souvenir of their Snowmass vacation.
Time:      3:30 pm- 4:30 pm

Where: 
Meet in the Treehouse Kids Adventure Center
Cost:      FREE!
Contact: 1.800.SNOWMASS
 
Dec. TBA

Santa at the Silvertree Hotel.
Santa will be nestled in the Silvertree Hotel lobby, ready for visits from little ones who need to get in those last minute requests. His elf will be on hand to take complimentary photos of the kids; if they’ve been good all year, they’ll receive an early surprise from his big red bag! Complimentary hot cocoa & cookies.
Time:
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Location: The Silvertree Hotel, Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village
Cost: Free
Contact:
923-8254
 

Dec. 21-24 

Santa’s Village & Carolers-a-Caroling
The North Pole comes to the Snowmass Village Mall when Santa’s magical village opens to hear the last minute requests of good girls and boys. Photos with Santa are offered daily throughout the week. Each afternoon carolers stroll through the Snowmass Mall singing favorite Christmas carols, while John Sommers and Twirp Anderson serenade guests in The Silvertree Hotel lobby with mountain favorites and seasonal songs.
Times
:  2:30-4:30pm
Location: The Snowmass Village Mall
Cost: Free!
Contact:
1-800-SNOWMASS
 

Dec. TBA Gingerbread Decorating!
Come decorate Gingerbread Men at the Silvertree Hotel's Eldorado AB Room.
Time:
5:30-7:30pm
Cost: Free
Contact: 923-8254
 
Dec.  TBA 37th Annual Silverboom, Snowmass Cross Country Center
Six and 12 km freestyle race at 10am at the Snowmass XC Center.  Kiddieboom 1K at noon for skiers 10 and under.  Awards, prize drawings, and refreshments after the race. Contact: Snowmass XC Center 923-5700.
 
Dec. TBA Storytelling with author Johnny Boyd
Join Snowmass local author Johnny Boyd for a reading of his children's book, First Tracks, about a little girl who
travels to a ski resort, meets the locals, and learns to skiSanta will be on hand right after storytelling to take requests from little ones.
Times: 4:30-6:30 pm
Location: The Silvertree Hotel Lobby, Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village
Cost: Free
Contact:
923-8254
 
Dec. TBA Full Moon Tour, Snowmass Cross Country Center
Snowshoe or cross country ski with a guide under the full moon. There is no cost for the tour but rentals are $10. 7pm
Contact: Snowmass XC Center 923-5700.
 
Dec. TBA

Torchlight Parade
Whether viewer or participant, the annual torchlight parade down Snowmass’ slopes looks magnificently luminous! Moms, Dads and Kids ages 8 and older are invited to be part of the trail of light down the mountain.
Location: Fanny Hill
Cost to participate: Free!
Contact:
For more information, stop by the Information Desk in the Ticket Pavilion or call 970.923.0560
 

Dec. TBA

Storytelling at The Silvertree Hotel
'Tis the night before Christmas and Santa will be reading holiday tales before a roaring fireplace in The Silvertree Hotel Lobby. Come in your Jammies!
Time: 4:30-6:30 pm
Location: The Silvertree Hotel, Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village
Cost: Free
Contact:
923-8254
 

Dec. 24

Snowmass Chapel
The Snowmass Chapel holds two candlelight protestant services with Christmas Handbell and Vocal Choirs.
 

Dec. TBA Storytelling with Jill Sheeley
Join Jill Sheeley, local author of “Frasier the Yellow Dog” for music, stories, treats, and a visit from the real live Frasier!
Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: The Silvertree Hotel Lobby, Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village
Cost: Free
Contact: 923-8254
 
Dec. TBA Holiday Treats
Stop by the Silvertree Hotel Lobby for holiday treats
Time: 4:30-6:30pm
Cost: Free
Contact: 923-8254
 
Dec. 31

Snowmass New Years Celebrations
Snowmass rings in the New Years with celebrations ranging from intimate gourmet prix-fixed dinners in local restaurants such as Sage Bistro and The Artisan to the Silvertree Hotel’s 19th annual New Year’s Eve gala to parties in local hot spots such as the Mountain Dragon and Zane’s Tavern.
Location: Snowmass Village
Cost: Prices vary per event
Contact:
1-800-SNOWMASS or www.snowmassvillage.com
 

Dec. 31 New Years Eve Gala at the Silvertree Hotel
The Silvertree Hotel’s 18th annual New Year’s Eve gala parties into the wee hours with a reception with pianist and hors d'oeuvres, dinner buffet, and dancing. This event annually sells out
Time: 8pm -1am

Location:
The Silvertree Hotel Cabaret Room
Cost: $125/ticket
Contact: 970-923-8220


 
January
Jan. TBA

58th Annual Wintersköl Celebration: Some Like it Hot
Celebrating its 58th year, Winterskol is a world-class “skol” or toast to winter with wild and zany parties, contests, parades, races, fireworks and more. Snowmass Day   toasts the season with a RailJam competition, D.J. and music, Awards ceremony and Fireworks.
Time: 1:00pm-7:00pm
Where: Snowmass
Cost: FREE!
Contact: 1-800-SNOWMASS
 or www.snowmassvillage.com
 

Jan. TBA Full Moon Tour, Snowmass Cross Country Center
Snowshoe or cross country ski with a guide under the full moon. There is no cost for the tour but rentals are $10. 7pm
Contact: Snowmass XC Center 923-5700.
 
Jan. TBA ESPN Winter X Games Twelve
The world’s premier winter action sports event returns to Aspen/Snowmass in 2008. It brings with it more than 250 of the world’s top action sports athletes and more than $500,000 in prize money in such events as Snowboarder X, Skiing and Snowboarding Superpipe, Snowmobiling SnoCross, Moto X Big Air and Ultracross. All four mountains celebrate this enormously popular and nationally televised event.
Where:   Buttermilk (with related activities in Snowmass Village)
Contact: www.expn.com or
CLICK HERE
 
February  
Feb. TBA 27th Annual Snowmass Mardi Gras Celebration
Snowmass celebrates 277 years of Fat Tuesday revelry with the biggest Mardi Gras bash in the mountains. This authentic celebration that originated with New Orleans natives themselves starts off with The Mother of All Ascensions, a wild, costumed, 1,741-foot vertical, uphill race at the crack of dawn. Non-stop action follows all day long, including King Cake giveaways, a bead and prize throw, crawdad boils, live music, a wild costumed parade, mask-making & face painting for kids and partying late into the night at local bars.
Where:  
Snowmass Village Mall

Contact: 1.800.SNOWMASS
 
Feb. TBA USSA Super Tour Owl Creek Chase
This popular event includes a 25K Supertour/Colorado Cup Elite and a Citizens race. 15K Junior Olympic Qualifier & citizens race. Both Freestyle from Snowmass XC Center to Aspen XC Center.  Bappatour 15K touring class also.
Contact: 925-2145.
 
Feb. TBA

Snowmass Village Race Series
Experience the thrill of racing like the pros without the pressure. The Snowmass Village Race Series is open to all ages and abilities. Compete individually or team up with friends and family. No prior race experience is necessary.
Time:  3:30pm
Where: Spider Sabich Race Arena
Cost:   $6/person
Contact: 970.923.0560 or
 

Feb. TBA

Bud Light Big Air Fridays & Fireworks
Top professional and amateur skiers and boarders kick off the weekends in Snowmass by hucking their hottest moves off a 40-foot jump each Friday afternoon starting in mid-February. Live music, cash prizes and giveaways and evening fireworks make Snowmass’ TGIF scene one to remember.

Where:
  Fanny Hill
Contact: 970.925.1220 or
CLICK HERE
 

Feb. TBA Bud Light Hi Fi Concert Series
Snowmass is known for its fabulous free music, and this series brings incredible live music to the mall and slopes this winter. Past acts included The Prodigals, North Coast Underground, and the Freddie Jones Band.
Location: Snowmass Village Mall/ Fanny Hill
Cost:
Free
Contact: 1-800-SNOWMASS or CLICK HERE
 
Feb. TBA

7th Annual Snowmass Rotary Club Poker Run
Test your luck with the best hand of poker. Ski from one side of Snowmass Mountain to the other for poker cards; at the end of the day, the best hand wins! All monies raised benefit the Rotary Club’s charitable foundation which awards over $25,000 annually to non profit organizations. 
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Where: Snowmass Mountain
Cost: $25 a hand/4 hands for $100
Contact: Tickets are available on the day of the event on the Snowmass Mall or by calling 970.923.4036.

 

Feb. TBA Full Moon Tour, Snowmass Cross Country Center
Snowshoe or cross country ski with a guide under the full moon. There is no cost for the tour but rentals are $10. 7pm
Contact: Snowmass XC Center 923-5700.
 
   
March  
TBA

Colorado Freeride Championships
Think Snowmass offers nothin’ but groomers? Think again. Each year the Colorado Freeride Series launches the nation’s most extreme skiers and boarders off Snowmass’ famed steeps, rock cliffs and hanging snowfields in awe-inspiring FISA freeriding competitions. Check out the spectacular big-air maneuvering of Colorado’s most extreme freeriding event.
Where: Snowmass
Contact: 970.925.1220
or CLICK HERE
 

Mar. TBA Snowmass Village Race Series
Experience the thrill of racing like the pros without the pressure. The Snowmass Village Race Series is open to all ages and abilities. Compete individually or team up with friends and family. No prior race experience is necessary.
Where:  Spider Sabich Race Arena
Cost:   $6/person
Contact:  970.923.0560 or
CLICK HERE
 
Mar.TBA Bud Light Big Air Fridays & Fireworks
Top professional and amateur skiers and boarders kick off the weekends in Snowmass by hucking their hottest moves off a 40-foot jump each Friday afternoon starting in mid-February. Live music, cash prizes and giveaways and evening fireworks make Snowmass’ TGIF scene one to remember.

Where:   Fanny Hill
Contact: 970.925.1220 or
CLICK HERE
 
Mar. 17

St. Paddy’s Day Celebration
Snowmass goes all-out green with a full line-up of Irish fun ranging from Celtic dancers and drummers to the Lucky Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt to green beer to free concerts all afternoon long. This fast-growing street celebration celebrating its 6th anniversary takes over Snowmass with Emerald Isle spirit.
Location: Snowmass Village Mall
Cost: Free/a la carte beer
Contact: 1-800-SNOWMASS or
CLICK HERE
 

Mar. TBA Bud Light Hi Fi Concert Series
Snowmass is known for its fabulous free music, and this series brings incredible live music to the mall and slopes this winter. Past acts included The Prodigals, North Coast Underground, and the Freddie Jones Band.
Location: Snowmass Village Mall/ Fanny Hill
Cost:
Free
Contact: 1-800-SNOWMASS or CLICK HERE
 
Mar. TBA Bud Light Spring Jam
The 9th Annual Bud Light Spring Jam is a ski, snowboard, music and culture fusion featuring both pro and amateur riding and rail events. Free concerts, street parties, ski & snowboard competitions and more make this the ultimate spring festival in the Rockies. Snowmass hosts an event each day including a free Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert and Bud Light Big Air Fridays.
Where:  Aspen & Snowmass
Contact:  970.925.1220 or
CLICK HERE
 
   
April  
TBA 23rd National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic.
The largest disabled veterans winter sports program in the world comes to Snowmass annually, bring upwards of 400 disabled vets with them.
CLICK HERE
 
Apr. TBA Bud Light Big Air Fridays & Fireworks
Top professional and amateur skiers and boarders kick off the weekends in Snowmass by hucking their hottest moves off a 40-foot jump each Friday afternoon starting in mid-February. Live music, cash prizes and giveaways and evening fireworks make Snowmass’ TGIF scene one to remember.

Where:   Fanny Hill
Contact: 970.925.1220 or
CLICK HERE
 
April TBA Bud Light Spring Jam
The 9th Annual Bud Light Spring Jam is a ski, snowboard, music and culture fusion featuring both pro and amateur riding and rail events. Free concerts, street parties, ski & snowboard competitions and more make this the ultimate spring festival in the Rockies. Snowmass hosts an event each day including a free Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert and Bud Light Big Air Fridays.
Where:  Aspen & Snowmass
Contact:  970.925.1220 or
CLICK HERE
 
April TBA

IGretchen Bleiler Invitational.
This all-girls halfpipe contest and photo shoot weekend concludes the 8th Annual Bud Light Spring Jam. The event will bring the world’s best female snowboarders for a competition and photo shoot at the new Snowmass superpipe for cash prizes. The Invitational includes photo and film elements on the hill as well as off-snow activities including spa services, yoga and an environmental workshop for participating athletes.
Where: Snowmass

Contact: 
970.925.1220 or www.aspensnowmass.com

 

Apr. TBA Snowmass Closing Day
Winter is over, welcome spring!

 

For summer events in Snowmass, CLICK HERE!

 

Town of Snowmass Village Marketing Dept. Public Relations
Media Contact: Allison Johnson · Cell: (970) 309-5485 · Email: aj@snowmasspress.com

Address: P.O. Box 5010, Snowmass Village, CO 81615
For the official Snowmass Village tourism site, visit www.snowmassvillage.com