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Aspen, CO 81611
800-222-7736
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Wintersköl™ - Aspen Winter Festival
January 14 - 17, 2010
Celebrate winter at the 59th Annual Wintersköl™ Festival! Wintersköl™ "toast to winter" has been celebrated since January 1951. The slogan for this years festival is, "Epic Steeps and Decades Deep." Rejoice the peerless Nordic lifestyle of the Aspenites. Four days of celebration filled with on-mountain activities, parades, a canine fashion show, Soupsköl competition, live music, WinterFest, and fireworks! Don't miss this classic Aspen celebration.
- 12:00 pm- 1:30 pm: Aspen Chamber Resort Association Opening Luncheon
The St. Regis Aspen. Tickets $40 for members/$50 for non-members. After Jan. 5th, $50 members/$60 non-members. For tickets ACRA, 970-925-1940
- 4:00 pm: "Wintersculpt" by Anderson Ranch Arts Center
Aspen Mall Area. Anderson Ranch selects six teams to participate in this intense 48 hour snow sculpture competition. This year's theme is "What goes around comes around." Teams often work around the clock on Thursday and Friday of the event to transform their 8' x 8'x 8' snow cubes into freestanding creations. On Saturday afternoon, the sculptures are judged by a panel of independent community members based on creativity, technical execution, and compliance to rules. Anderson Ranch, 970-923-3182 or www.andersonranch.org
- 6:00 pm: Special Aspen Art Museum Wintersköl | Soupsköl events
Aspen Art Museum. Fish On: A Public Program about Fishing Flies and Fly Tying. Internationally-renowned for fly fishing, the Roaring Fork Valley provides inspiration for artist Claire Fontaine's sculpture Passe-Partout (Aspen-Leurre), a new sculpture with associations to fishing flies used in the rivers of Colorado. Soup's On: Join 3-time Soupsköl competition winner Chef Clark Church of Garnish Café for a preview taste of Friday night's Soupsköl celebration! Aspen Art Museum, 970-925-8050 or www.aspenartmuseum.org
- 7:00 pm: "Surfing 50 States" and Surfwear Competition | Wheeler Opera House
Film about two early-20's Aussies who travel to America to find surfing opportunities every where they go. Wear your most outlandish beach costume to the film screening for a chance to win $200. Free admission.
970-920-5770 or http://www.wheeleroperahouse.com/
- 9:00 pm: Keller Williams Concert
Belly Up Aspen. Singer/song writer/guitarist. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets in advance $32. Day of $35. For tickets, 970-544-9800 or www.bellyupaspen.com
- 8:00 am: Anderson Ranch Arts Center's "Wintersculpt"
Aspen Mall Area. The incredible sculpting continues.
- 9:00 am- 2pm: Anderson Ranch Arts Center's "Kidsculpt"
Aspen Mill Street Mall. Snow sculpture competition for the younger generations of snow sculptors!
- 9:00 am- 4:00 pm: Men's & Women's Health Village
The Ultimate Party in The Snow - Check out our schedule of events and carve your trail through Aspen Wintersköl2010. Free and open to everyone. www.menshealth.com/winter
- 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. RECOVER
From your day on the slopes with tranquil spa services and new products to try in the Men's Health/Women's
Health Sanctuary, Lower Gondola Plaza.
- 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. LOUNGE
Between runs in the Men's Health/Women's Health Lodge featuring games, sweeps, and Internet Café, Upper Gondola Plaza
- 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. SIP
Beer and wine, munch on snacks and groove to the sounds of some of Aspen's hottest DJ's at our Après Ski Party, Upper Gondola Plaza
- 10:00 p.m. DANCE
At our annual Snow Jam concert featuring The Spazmatics at Aspen's Belly Up. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show starts after 10:00 p.m. Tickets prices - $20. 970-544-9800 or www.bellyup aspen.com
- 10:30 am- 12:00 pm: Apple Strudel Downhill
Apple Strudel Trail, Aspen Highlands. Free to everyone! All participants receive complimentary apple strudel with whip cream and a drink, and bragging rights at finish line!
- 3:00- 6:00 pm: Snowmass Pub Crawl
Snowmass - Details TBD. Town of Snowmass Village, 970-922-2299 or www.tosv.com
- 5:30- 7:30 pm: "Soupsköl," 7th annual cook-off
Cooper Ave. & Hunter St. Warm up from the winter chills with the Soupsköl contest. Restaurants offer free samples of their soup and the public votes for their favorite. Free to everyone! To register ACRA, 970-925-1940 or www.aspenchamber.org
- 7:30 p.m. Nathan McEuen and Friends | Wheeler Opera House
Son of John McEuen, string-master for The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Free Admission.
Wheeler Opera House, 970-920-5770.
- 7:00 pm: 13- the Musical
District Theatre, Aspen High School. Tickets $22. $13 for students 18 & under with school ID. For tickets call 970-920-7770 or http://www.aspenshowtickets.com/. Theatre Aspen, 970-925-9313 or http://www.theatreaspen.org/
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Men's & Women's Health Village
Free and open to everyone. www.menshealth.com/winter
- 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. RECOVER
From your day on the slopes with tranquil spa services and new products to try in the Men's Health/Women's
Health Sanctuary, Lower Gondola Plaza.
- 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. LOUNGE
Between runs in the Men's Health/Women's Health Lodge featuring games, sweeps, and Internet Café, Upper Gondola Plaza
- 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. SIP
Beer and wine, munch on snacks and groove to the sounds of some of Aspen's hottest DJ's at our Après Ski Party, Upper Gondola Plaza
- 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. WATCH
The Wintersköl Fireworks Display at our Little Nell viewing party, The Little Nell, RSVP required. Visit the Men's Health/Women's Health
Lodge to RSVP by 5 p.m., space is limited
- 10:00 - 11:00 am: Introduction to Skijoring with your Dog
Aspen Animal Shelter. Classroom education session prior to the practical instruction at the Golf Course.
- 12:00- 1:30 pm: Skijoring with your Dog: A Healthy, Safe Way to Exercise and Bond Together
Aspen Golf Course. Presented by the Friends of the Aspen Animal Shelter. Popular in Scandinavian countries and pockets of the United States, skijoring is a sport that combines nordic skiing and dog sledding. This introduction will be led by Champion Racer Fritz Howard and will cover basic equipment, techniques to encourage your dog to pull, and how to skijor safely and responsibly on the trail. $40 suggested donation, proceeds to benefit Friends of the Aspen Animal Shelter. Pre-registration is required, space is limited. For more information and to register, Aspen Animal Shelter, 970-927-1771 or www.dogsaspen.com.
- 10:00-11:00 am: Canine Fashion Show
Cooper Ave. & Galena St. Free to participate. Registration required at 10:00 am and takes place day of. Fashion show begins at 11:00 am. Contact ACRA, 970-925-1940 or http://www.aspenchamber.org
- 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. EPIC WinterFest
Cooper Ave Mall
- 10 a.m. - Canine Fashion Show registration
- 11 a.m. - Canine Fashion Show
- 12 p.m. - Performance by the K9 Kings
- 1 p.m. - Music on The Mall featuring live performance by the US AirForce Drum & Bugle Corps and the El Jebel Shrine Pipe Band
and other members of the Red, Plaid, and Blue Pipes and Drums
- 1 p.m. - Street Fair begins featuring Clowns, Face Painters, Kettle Korn, Cotton Candy
- 2 - 6 p.m. - Rocky Mountain Dee Jays
- 4 - 8:30 p.m. - Beer Garden at Bad Billy's
- 5:45 p.m. - Anderson Ranch to announce Wintersculpt winners
- 6 p.m. - Performance by Crystal Palace Productions
- 6:15 - 8 p.m. - Live Music by Jes Grew
- 6 - 8 p.m. - Complimentary hot chocolate & cookies around the Cooper Mall Fire Hearth
- 8 p.m. - Torchlight Descent
- 8:15 p.m. - Fireworks Extravaganza
- 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Wintersköl Public Skate
Lewis Ice Arena. Free admission. Aspen Recreation Center, 970-544-4100
- 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Public Skate
Aspen Ice Garden. Free Admission.
- 5:00- 6:00 pm: Aspen Skating Club Wintersköl Skating Exhibition
Aspen Ice Garden.
- 6:00 pm: "Wintersculpt" judging and awards
Aspen Mall Area. Judging at 4 p.m. Awards at 6 p.m. @ WinterFest
- 7:00 p.m. 13 - The Musical
District Theatre , Aspen High School. Tickets $22. $13 students 18 & under with school ID. For tickets call Theatre Aspen, 970-925-9313 or www.theatreaspen.org
- 8:00 pm: Torchlight Descent
Little Nell - Aspen Mountain
- 8:15 pm: Fireworks Extravaganza
Little Nell - Aspen Mountain
- 9:00 pm: The Punch Brothers
Wheeler Opera House. Tickets $35. For tickets call 970-920-7770 or www.aspenshowtickets.com. Wheeler Opera House, 970-920-5790 or www.wheeleroperahouse.com
- 10:00 pm: Tea Leaf Green with Elmwood
Belly Up Aspen. Tea Green Leaf, San Francisco's psychedelic/jam band. Elmwood, the Southeast's energetic live performers with elements of rock, pop, funk, soul and jazz. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets in advance $18. Day of $20. For tickets, 970-544-9800 or www.bellyup aspen.com
- 7:30 am: Wintersköl Hike for Hope Uphill Race
Buttermilk Mountain. 6th Annual Family Charity Event, 100% of funds raised go to research a cure for Muscular Dystrophy. Reg. is $25 and DOES NOT include the pancake Breakfast at Cliffhouse. Day of registration will be from 6 - 7:15 am at Bumps Restaurant. Door prizes and a huge prize give-away, fun for all!! For more information and to pre-register, 970-925-6137 or www.hikeforhopeMD.com
- 8:00 am: Pancake Breakfast $5
Cliff House Restaurant, Buttermilk Mountain
- 9:00 am- 5:00 pm: Men's & Women's Health Village
Aspen Gondola Plaza -
- 9:00 am- 2:00 pm:
Wintersköl at Aspen Highlands Village
Aspen Highlands Village. Free and open to everyone. For more information, The Ritz-Carlton Club Aspen Highlands, 970-429-2300. Includes the following events:
- Kastle Demo Day featuring "Ski with Chris Davenport", 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Musical Entertainment, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- "Ice Bar" on the patio of Willow Creek Bistro, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Featuring: Bobby Gleason, the Guinness Book of World Records holder for making the most cocktails in 1 hour; and David Mays, The Whiskey Professor
- Fashion Show, 11:30 a.m. - Noon Presented by SNOW Magazine
- Village LunchFest, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Featuring all the Aspen Highlands Village restaurants outdoors in main courtyard. Purchase great food and beverage specials.
- 9:00 pm: The Wailers: 40 Years of Fams Tours
Belly Up Aspen. Slow, funky rhythms and soulful bass characterize the Wailers' sound post-Bob Marley. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets in advance $30. Day of $33. For tickets, 970-544-9800 or www.bellyupaspen.com
*Schedule of Events is subject to change*
Traveling to Aspen for Wintersköl™ Winter Festival?
Call 800-222-7736 to speak to a Reservations Specialist, or book your lodging online.
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