Grand County Historical Association presents
Grand Winter Sports Carnival
The Grand Winter Sports Carnival is a six week celebration to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the 1911/1912 Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado winter carnivals and the birth of the ski industry in the west. Grand Winter Sports Carnival events are scheduled from Friday, December 30, 2011 through Saturday, February 11, 2012. Please go to the Events page link above or click here for information and a schedule of the six weeks of winter sports fun and entertainment here in grand Grand County. For a printable schedule of Closing Day Activities on Saturday, February 11, 2012, please click here.
The History
Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado held the first Winter Carnival west of the Mississippi River in December, 1911. This is considered to be the beginning of the ski industry in Colorado. The original carnival featured ice skating, tobogganing, cross country skiing, and a ski jump exhibition by Carl Howelson. The enthusiasm surrounding this event led its organizers to hold the 1st Annual Hot Sulphur Springs Winter Carnival six weeks later in February, 1912. Colorado's ski legacy was born and this is "Where It All Began." The Grand Winter Sports Carnival celebrates the prominent role of Grand County in the heritage of skiing. Learn more about the amazing history of Grand County at www.GrandCountyHistory.com
Winter Carnival Videos
This is a series of Winter Carnival videos that will play in succession. After pressing the play button to view the first video, a thumbnail menu should appear at the bottom of the screen when you move your cursor there and you may then select a specific video. If the menu does not appear, select the small menu button to the left of the 'CC' closed caption button at the bottom of the screen with your mouse cursor to view the menu.
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Winter Park Resort - our Title Sponsor
Thank you to Winter Park Resort for being the Grand Winter Sports Carnival Title Sponsor and for supporting the 100 year anniversary celebration of the first winter carnival west of the Mississippi held in 1911 in Hot Sulphur Springs. www.WinterParkResort.com
The 2011-12 season has begun! Winter Park Resort opened Saturday, November 12, 2011.
Mary Jane opened Friday, December 16, 2011. More snow, please.
Please visit our Sponsorship page for a list of our other great sponsors.
The 2011-12 season has begun! Winter Park Resort opened Saturday, November 12, 2011.
Mary Jane opened Friday, December 16, 2011. More snow, please.
Please visit our Sponsorship page for a list of our other great sponsors.
Additional Information
- Thank you to our Title Sponsor, Winter Park Resort, www.WinterParkResort.com and our Primary Sponsors, Devil's Thumb Ranch, www.DevilsThumbRanch.com and Henderson Mine, www.fcx.com. Please visit our Sponsorship page with the link at the top of this page or by clicking here to view all of our sponsors. Thank you for supporting our local businesses.
- Numbered, limited edition carnival posters are available at our Merchandise page or at the Grand County Historical Association Pioneer Village Museum at 110 E. Byers Avenue in Hot Sulphur Springs. Other merchandise is available at the museum such as carnival logo hats and shirts, postcards, buttons, stickers and more. Museum winter hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Please feel free to call the museum at 970-725-3939 to confirm these days and hours before stopping by.
- Thank you to our Title Sponsor, Winter Park Resort, www.WinterParkResort.com and our Primary Sponsors, Devil's Thumb Ranch, www.DevilsThumbRanch.com and Henderson Mine, www.fcx.com. Please visit our Sponsorship page with the link at the top of this page or by clicking here to view all of our sponsors. Thank you for supporting our local businesses.
- Numbered, limited edition carnival posters are available at our Merchandise page or at the Grand County Historical Association Pioneer Village Museum at 110 E. Byers Avenue in Hot Sulphur Springs. Other merchandise is available at the museum such as carnival logo hats and shirts, postcards, buttons, stickers and more. Museum winter hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Please feel free to call the museum at 970-725-3939 to confirm these days and hours before stopping by.
Grand Winter Sports Carnival Mission Statement
To celebrate and honor the pioneer roots of Grand County and the 100th anniversary of the first winter carnival of its kind in the West. To promote incremental visitation to Grand County through Grand Winter Sports Carnival events, marketing and promotions.
To celebrate and honor the pioneer roots of Grand County and the 100th anniversary of the first winter carnival of its kind in the West. To promote incremental visitation to Grand County through Grand Winter Sports Carnival events, marketing and promotions.
Contact Information
Grand County Historical Association, P.O. Box 165, Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado 80452-0165
Dan Nolan, GCHA Board Member, 970-nine-three-seven-8058, Dan@GrandWinterCarnival.com
Tim Nicklas, GCHA Staff, 970-seven-tw0-five-3939, Tim@GrandWinterCarnival.com
Visit our More.../Contact Us page link above for more contact information or click here.
www.Facebook.com/GrandWinterSportsCarnival
Thank you to our carnival co-chairs Tim and Dan as well as to all of the many
county volunteers, sponsors and vendors for helping to make this carnival happen.
All photos and images on this web site except for sponsor logos are the property of Grand County Historical
Association, Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado, 970-seven-two-five-3939. Please do not use any of these images
without the express approval of Grand County Historical Association.
Grand County Historical Association, P.O. Box 165, Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado 80452-0165
Dan Nolan, GCHA Board Member, 970-nine-three-seven-8058, Dan@GrandWinterCarnival.com
Tim Nicklas, GCHA Staff, 970-seven-tw0-five-3939, Tim@GrandWinterCarnival.com
Visit our More.../Contact Us page link above for more contact information or click here.
www.Facebook.com/GrandWinterSportsCarnival
Thank you to our carnival co-chairs Tim and Dan as well as to all of the many
county volunteers, sponsors and vendors for helping to make this carnival happen.
All photos and images on this web site except for sponsor logos are the property of Grand County Historical
Association, Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado, 970-seven-two-five-3939. Please do not use any of these images
without the express approval of Grand County Historical Association.
