Snowmass Tourism Winter 2011-2012 : Page 19
ESpn WInTER X gAMES The world’s premier winter action sports event returns to Aspen/Snowmass for its 11th year in a row. Watch as snowsports’ greatest athlete’s battle for glory in events like ski and snowboard slopestyle, superpipe, snowmobile freestyle, big air and much more! When: Where: Contact: Thursday, January 26-Sunday, January 29 Buttermilk (related activities in Snowmass Village) xgames.com SnOWMASS MARDI gRAS pARADE & CELEBRATIOn Snowmass celebrates 30 years of Fat Tuesday revelry with the biggest Mardi Gras bash in the mountains. From mask-making for kids to a mid-afternoon madcap parade to crawdad boils, king cake and parties at local bars, this authentic fete offers Cajun fun for every age. When: Where: Cost: Contact: Tuesday, February 21 Snowmass Village Mall FREE 1.800.SNOWMASS, snowmasstourism.com 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. When: Time: Where: Cost: Contact: February 8, 15, 29 & March 7, 14, 21 3:30pm Spider Sabich Race Arena $7/person 970.923.0560 9Th AnnUAL SnOWMASS pOkER RUn & 2nD AnnUAL TEXAS hOLD ‘EM pOkER TOURnAMEnT COLORADO fREERIDE ChAMpIOnShIpS Test your luck with the best hand of poker. Ski from one side of Snowmass to the other for poker cards. At the end of the day, the best hand wins! Awesome prizes for the best hands. At 7 p.m, don’t miss the 2nd Annual Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament. All monies raised benefit the Snowmass Rotary Club’s charitable foundation which awards over $25,000 annually to nonprofit organizations. Tickets are available on the day of the event or by calling 970.379.6577. When: Time: Where Cost: Contact: Sunday, February 19 9:00am-3:30pm & 7:00pm Snowmass mountain $10/hand or $50/6 hands 970.379.6577 Big-mountain skiers and riders put it all on the line in judged runs down the cliff-littered steeps of Snowmass. The Freeride Championships draw a complete field of top athletes and amateurs from around the world. Watch the action from the Hanging Valley Headwall base or Gwyn’s High Alpine. When: Where: Contact: Friday-Sunday, February 17-19 Snowmass aspensnowmass.com All dates and events subject to change, visit snowmasstourism.com for updates
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