Events
The Grand Winter Sports Carnival is a six week celebration encompassing all aspects of historical and modern skiing and winter sports. There are over 100 winter carnival events planned. See the complete list below and come experience the roots of our skiing heritage. All carnival events are subject to change at any time without notice.
Dates: Friday, December 30, 2011 through Saturday, February 11, 2012
Locations: Hot Sulphur Springs, Winter Park, Fraser, Grand Lake, Granby, Kremmling, as well as the mountains, lakes and valleys of Grand County.
Sky-Hi News Carnival Insert: With our schedule and great articles by local historians, please click here.
Opening Weekend Schedule: Printable schedule here
Opening Weekend Hot Sulphur Springs Map: Click here
Ski Film Festival Schedule: Printable schedule here
Closing Day Schedule: Printable schedule here
Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/GrandWinterSportsCarnival
Locations: Hot Sulphur Springs, Winter Park, Fraser, Grand Lake, Granby, Kremmling, as well as the mountains, lakes and valleys of Grand County.
Sky-Hi News Carnival Insert: With our schedule and great articles by local historians, please click here.
Opening Weekend Schedule: Printable schedule here
Opening Weekend Hot Sulphur Springs Map: Click here
Ski Film Festival Schedule: Printable schedule here
Closing Day Schedule: Printable schedule here
Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/GrandWinterSportsCarnival
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Closing Day Activities
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Today marks the closing day of our 6-week, 100 events, 100th anniversary celebration of the first winter carnival west of the Mississippi River that was held right here in Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado where our Grand Winter Sports Carnival is based. If you made it to our opening ceremonies, this closing day event will be as much fun, if not more. For a printable schedule of Closing Day Activities, please click here.
Cottonwood Pass Mailbag Trek - 9am - 12noon (whenever trekkers finish). Coulter House to Hot Sulphur Springs over Cottonwood Pass. Join in this fun 8-mile trek for all ages and abilities. More information available from the Grand Nordic Club, www.GrandNordic.org. Sponsored by the Grand Nordic Club. Here's a link to a downloadable and printable flier of this event.
Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche - Rocky Mountain National Park. 9am & 1pm. Reservations required at 970-627-3471 or visit www.nps.gov for more information.
Pioneer Village Museum - 10am - 4pm. Free admission to the museum including the special winter carnival exhibit. 110 E. Byers Avenue, Hot Sulphur Springs
Historic Sites Tour - 11am. Pioneer Village Museum, 110 E. Byers Avenue, Hot Sulphur Springs. There will be a talk at the museum by a local historian who will provide a map of actual locations of the original winter carnival events as well as other historic sites.
Hot Sulphur Springs - Parshall Fire Protection District Community Light Lunch - 11:30am - 1:30pm. $ donation appreciated. Hot Sulphur Springs Fire Station, 286 Grand Avenue, Hot Sulphur Springs. The mailbag trekkers will be finishing near there and will be coming by for lunch before the parade and everyone is welcome.
Button (as in Horace) Parade - 1pm staging is at the Hot Sulphur Springs Fire Station, 286 Grand Ave. and the parade begins at 1:30pm and proceeds down Grand Avenue to Aspen Street then back around to the Town Park at Cedar and Maple Streets. A celebration of Ski Hall of Fame inductee Horace Button. Parade entrants need simply show up. No registration required. Contact Don Dailey at 970-five-zero-nine-0568 for more information. For a parade flier, please click here.
Grand County Town Challenge Snowshoe Softball Tournament - After the parade about 2pm. Town Park, Hot Sulphur Springs at the intersection of Cedar and Maple Streets, two blocks north of Grand Avenue.
3-Legged Ski Race (yes, on skis!) - After the parade about 2pm. Town Park, Hot Sulphur Springs at the intersection of Cedar and Maple Streets, two blocks north of Grand Avenue.
Skijoring demonstration - 2pm. Town Park, Hot Sulphur Springs at the intersection of Cedar and Maple Streets, two blocks north of Grand Avenue. Sponsored by the Winter Park Horseman's Association.
Hot Sulphur Springs Snow Sculpture Contest Judging - Hot Sulphur Springs. For a downloadable PDF file of the 'Hot Sulphur Springs Citizens' Yard Snow and Ice Sculpture Contest" flier, please click here.
Grand Snow Ball - 6-9pm. Sol Vista Base Camp Lodge at Granby Ranch, 1000 Village Road, Granby, CO 80446. Dinner, dance, live entertainment and fun will cap off the 6-week celebration of the Grand Winter Sports Carnival. For reservations or information please call Kristi at 970-726-5488.
Night Skiing/Tubing at SolVista Basin - Granby Ranch. 5-8 pm. Call 1-888-850-4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com for more information.
Today marks the closing day of our 6-week, 100 events, 100th anniversary celebration of the first winter carnival west of the Mississippi River that was held right here in Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado where our Grand Winter Sports Carnival is based. If you made it to our opening ceremonies, this closing day event will be as much fun, if not more. For a printable schedule of Closing Day Activities, please click here.
Cottonwood Pass Mailbag Trek - 9am - 12noon (whenever trekkers finish). Coulter House to Hot Sulphur Springs over Cottonwood Pass. Join in this fun 8-mile trek for all ages and abilities. More information available from the Grand Nordic Club, www.GrandNordic.org. Sponsored by the Grand Nordic Club. Here's a link to a downloadable and printable flier of this event.
Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche - Rocky Mountain National Park. 9am & 1pm. Reservations required at 970-627-3471 or visit www.nps.gov for more information.
Pioneer Village Museum - 10am - 4pm. Free admission to the museum including the special winter carnival exhibit. 110 E. Byers Avenue, Hot Sulphur Springs
Historic Sites Tour - 11am. Pioneer Village Museum, 110 E. Byers Avenue, Hot Sulphur Springs. There will be a talk at the museum by a local historian who will provide a map of actual locations of the original winter carnival events as well as other historic sites.
Hot Sulphur Springs - Parshall Fire Protection District Community Light Lunch - 11:30am - 1:30pm. $ donation appreciated. Hot Sulphur Springs Fire Station, 286 Grand Avenue, Hot Sulphur Springs. The mailbag trekkers will be finishing near there and will be coming by for lunch before the parade and everyone is welcome.
Button (as in Horace) Parade - 1pm staging is at the Hot Sulphur Springs Fire Station, 286 Grand Ave. and the parade begins at 1:30pm and proceeds down Grand Avenue to Aspen Street then back around to the Town Park at Cedar and Maple Streets. A celebration of Ski Hall of Fame inductee Horace Button. Parade entrants need simply show up. No registration required. Contact Don Dailey at 970-five-zero-nine-0568 for more information. For a parade flier, please click here.
Grand County Town Challenge Snowshoe Softball Tournament - After the parade about 2pm. Town Park, Hot Sulphur Springs at the intersection of Cedar and Maple Streets, two blocks north of Grand Avenue.
3-Legged Ski Race (yes, on skis!) - After the parade about 2pm. Town Park, Hot Sulphur Springs at the intersection of Cedar and Maple Streets, two blocks north of Grand Avenue.
Skijoring demonstration - 2pm. Town Park, Hot Sulphur Springs at the intersection of Cedar and Maple Streets, two blocks north of Grand Avenue. Sponsored by the Winter Park Horseman's Association.
Hot Sulphur Springs Snow Sculpture Contest Judging - Hot Sulphur Springs. For a downloadable PDF file of the 'Hot Sulphur Springs Citizens' Yard Snow and Ice Sculpture Contest" flier, please click here.
Grand Snow Ball - 6-9pm. Sol Vista Base Camp Lodge at Granby Ranch, 1000 Village Road, Granby, CO 80446. Dinner, dance, live entertainment and fun will cap off the 6-week celebration of the Grand Winter Sports Carnival. For reservations or information please call Kristi at 970-726-5488.
Night Skiing/Tubing at SolVista Basin - Granby Ranch. 5-8 pm. Call 1-888-850-4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com for more information.
Special Exhibitions and Events - December 30, 2011 – February 11, 2012
Pioneer Museum Winter Carnival Exhibition - Wednesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm. 110 E. Byers Ave., Hot Sulphur Springs, www.GrandCountyMuseum.com
Kauffman House Ski Exhibition - Pitkin and Lake Avenue, Grand Lake, www.KauffmanHouse.org
Cozens Ranch Museum Ski History Exhibition – 77849 US Highway 40, Fraser, www.GrandCountyMuseum.com
Hot Sulphur Springs Snow Sculpture Contest – Hot Sulphur Springs, www.GrandCountyMuseum.com. For a downloadable PDF file of the "Hot Sulphur Springs Citizens' Yard Snow and Ice Sculpture Contest" flier, please click here. Judging will occur on Saturday, February 11th. Have fun building your Frozen Yard Art!! There will be cash prizes!!!
Grand Winter Sports Carnival Postmark - Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm, Saturday 9am - noon, except holidays. Come to the Hot Sulphur Springs Post Office at 506 Grand Ave. across from the Riverside Hotel during regular business hours to get this special commemorative postal cancellation on your letters and postcards. Ask for the carnival cancellation postmark at the post office counter.
Ski Movie Festival at Grand County Libraries - Download a PDF file of the Ski Movie Festival Schedule with guest speaker bios, or see the schedule below under Monday, January 2 - Saturday, January 14, 2012. Call 970-887-9411 for more information or visit www.GCLD.org. Sponsored by the Grand County Library District.
Catch and Release Fishing Contest with big cash prizes! - March 3 & 4, 2012, Grand Lake. Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Outfitters. Call 970-798-8021 or click here for more information.
Pioneer Museum Winter Carnival Exhibition - Wednesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm. 110 E. Byers Ave., Hot Sulphur Springs, www.GrandCountyMuseum.com
Kauffman House Ski Exhibition - Pitkin and Lake Avenue, Grand Lake, www.KauffmanHouse.org
Cozens Ranch Museum Ski History Exhibition – 77849 US Highway 40, Fraser, www.GrandCountyMuseum.com
Hot Sulphur Springs Snow Sculpture Contest – Hot Sulphur Springs, www.GrandCountyMuseum.com. For a downloadable PDF file of the "Hot Sulphur Springs Citizens' Yard Snow and Ice Sculpture Contest" flier, please click here. Judging will occur on Saturday, February 11th. Have fun building your Frozen Yard Art!! There will be cash prizes!!!
Grand Winter Sports Carnival Postmark - Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm, Saturday 9am - noon, except holidays. Come to the Hot Sulphur Springs Post Office at 506 Grand Ave. across from the Riverside Hotel during regular business hours to get this special commemorative postal cancellation on your letters and postcards. Ask for the carnival cancellation postmark at the post office counter.
Ski Movie Festival at Grand County Libraries - Download a PDF file of the Ski Movie Festival Schedule with guest speaker bios, or see the schedule below under Monday, January 2 - Saturday, January 14, 2012. Call 970-887-9411 for more information or visit www.GCLD.org. Sponsored by the Grand County Library District.
Catch and Release Fishing Contest with big cash prizes! - March 3 & 4, 2012, Grand Lake. Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Outfitters. Call 970-798-8021 or click here for more information.
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Opening Carnival Weekend - Friday and Saturday, December 30 and 31, 2011.
For a printable schedule of opening weekend events in Hot Sulphur Springs, please click here. The Opening Carnival Weekend map above includes locations of opening weekend activities in Hot Sulphur Springs. Open to full page by clicking on the link directly below the map or by clicking here. You may then print that larger map with descriptions of individual events. This is an interactive map. Click on individual icons for additional information about each location.
Parking
Parking will be available in Hot Sulphur Springs at the following locations:
* Pioneer Village Museum, 110 E. Byers Ave. at US 40, behind the Ute Trail Motel, 2 lots available
* Grand County Administrative Building at US40 between Maple and Spring Street - The county administrative building is open on Friday and will have five parking spaces clearly marked for use by county business only. Thank you for respecting those spaces.
* Grand County Judicial Center on Moffatt Ave. behind the County Administrative Building
* Pioneer Park - From Grand Ave. cross the Colorado River at the Riverside Hotel and take your first left at the park sign. This is the location of the carnival ice skating rink.
* Parking is also available on all Hot Sulphur Springs Streets. Please be respectful of all public and private properties by, among other things, not blocking peoples driveways. Also, please do not park in business parking lots unless you are patronizing that business during the carnival.
Aspen Street will be closed during the carnival opening weekend activities where Carnival Central and the Hot Sulphur Town Hall is located between Byers Ave. (US 40) and Grand Ave. Thank you for respecting all public and private properties and please be careful while crossing and walking along all public roads and bridges.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Meet & Greet Winter Ski Trekkers - 9 - 11 a.m. Free Family Fun & Breakfast. Cozens Ranch, 77849 US Hwy 40 (across from the recreation center), Fraser, CO. Kick off the 100th Anniversary of Grand County’s Winter Carnival in the Fraser/Winter Park area. Greet the inspiring athletes who re-enact the historic ski trek from Corona Pass to Hot Sulphur Springs as they pass by Cozens Ranch, just like the ol’ days! Bring the kids, your X-Country skis, snowshoes, and cameras. Free continental breakfast sponsored by Pinnacle Lodge, Fraser and Ziggy’s Donuts, Winter Park. For more information, please call 970-726-5488.
Food and Fun Fest - 11am - end of fireworks. Enjoy food and shopping with a winter and sports theme. Carnival Central across from Hot Sulphur Springs Town Hall, 513 Aspen Street. Food will be provided by Maverick's Grille from Granby and there will be a beer garden with brews by Grand Lake Brewing.
Ribbon Cutting and Opening of Ice Skating Rink - 11am. Hot Sulphur Springs, Pioneer Park between the Colorado River and the railroad tracks. Cross the river at the old Riverside Hotel and take your first left at the Pioneer Park sign. The skating rink is open from 11am - dusk. Sponsored by Waste Management.
Ice Sculpture Display Opening & Demonstration - 11:30am opening with 'dueling chainsaws' ice sculpture demonstration at 12noon. Carnival Central across from Hot Sulphur Springs Town Hall, 513 Aspen Street. Sponsored by Sons of Norway, Grand County.
Stick Horse Races for the Kids - Hourly, Noon - 6pm. Carnival Central across from the Hot Sulphur Springs Town Hall at 513 Aspen Street.
Corona to Hot Sulphur Springs Re-enactment Ski Trek - Between 3:30 - 4pm arrival at Carnival Central across from the Town Hall at 513 Aspen Street in Hot Sulphur Springs. The Grand Nordic Club and the Headwaters Trails Alliance are re-creating the original feat by Norwegians Carl Howelson and Angell Schmidt (44 miles in 9 hours!). The re-enactment trekkers will leave from the top of the Continental Divide early in the morning and skiers can join the trekkers along the route and from Snow Mountain Ranch to Hot Sulphur Springs. Arrival of the skiers into Hot Sulphur Springs will kick off the official opening ceremonies and the lighting of the bonfire. Re-enactment starts at 8am, Snow Mountain Ranch segment begins at 1pm. Skiers are expected at the finish in Hot Sulphur Springs at approximately 3:30pm. Visit www.HeadWatersTrails.org for information on the YMCA to Hot Sulphur Springs portion of the trek. For a flier of that portion of the trek, click here. The Corona to YMCA to Snow Mountain Ranch portion of the trek is sponsored by The Pinnacle Lodge, in Fraser, CO.
Hot Sulphur Springs Community Church - Open House, 1 - 3pm. 604 Maple Street at US 40 next to the Grand County Administrative Building, Hot Sulphur Springs, CO. Free hot chocolate and apple cider. Come in and get warm and learn about the history of the church over the past 100 years. Church bell ringing will occur as re-enactment skiers arrive in town between 3:30 and 4pm. This church appears in the Grand Winter Sports Carnival commemorative postcard #6 of 6, available at the Pioneer Village Museum in Hot Sulphur Springs and at other merchandise outlets.
Opening Ceremonies/Bonfire - 4pm. Keynote Speaker is Al White of the Colorado Tourism Office - Carnival Central across from the Town Hall at 513 Aspen Street, Hot Sulphur Springs. If you are interested in being a food/beverage/sales vendor on opening ceremony weekend, Friday & Saturday, December 30 & 31, please download a PDF file of the Vendor Registration Form.
Fireworks Display - 6pm. Hot Sulphur Springs. Sponsored by Mountain Parks Electric and Basin Electric Power Cooperative.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Ski or Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche - 9:30am & 1pm. Rocky Mountain National Park. Reservations required at 970-627-3471 or visit www.nps.gov for more information.
Food and Fun Fest - 11am - end of rail jam. Enjoy food and shopping with a winter and sports theme. Carnival Central across from Hot Sulphur Springs Town Hall, 513 Aspen Street. Food will be provided by Maverick's Grille from Granby and there will be a beer garden with brews by Grand Lake Brewing.
Stick Horse Races for the Kids - Hourly, Noon - 6pm. Carnival Central across from the Hot Sulphur Springs Town Hall at 513 Aspen Street.
Ice Sculpture Demonstration with 'Dueling Chainsaws' - Noon - 1pm. Carnival Central across from Hot Sulphur Springs Town Hall, 513 Aspen Street. Sponsored by Sons of Norway
Ice Skating Events (Races and Kids Games) - 1 - 2pm. Hot Sulphur Springs Skating Rink, Pioneer Park between the Colorado River and the railroad tracks. Cross the river at the old Riverside Hotel and take your first left at the Pioneer Park sign. The skating rink is open from 11am - dusk.
Hay Ride - 1 - 3pm. Hot Sulphur Springs, northeast corner of Grand Avenue and Aspen Street, one block from Carnival Central. Drowsy Water Ranch is sponsoring a hay ride that will take riders across the Colorado River, through Pioneer Park and back.
Grand County Mortuary - 1 - 4pm. Come in for free hot chocolate and hot cider and warm up by the fire. 204 Byers Ave (US 40), Hot Sulphur Springs, CO. Two blocks east towards Granby from Carnival Central.
Historic Sites Tour - 2pm. Pioneer Museum, 110 E. Byers Avenue, Hot Sulphur Springs. See the actual locations of the original winter carnival events.
Ice Skating Events (Period Dress Skate) - 2 - 3pm. Hot Sulphur Springs Skating Rink, Pioneer Park between the Colorado River and the railroad tracks. Cross the river at the old Riverside Hotel and take your first left at the Pioneer Park sign. The skating rink is open from 11am - dusk.
Snowshoe Shuffle Along the Colorado River - 3 - 4pm. Pioneer Park, Hot Sulphur Springs. Cross the river at the old Riverside Hotel and take your first right after crossing the bridge. Meet up at the gate, strap on your snowshoes and meander with us along the Colorado River.
Rail Jam Exhibition - 4 - 7pm. Hot Sulphur Springs. Tricks have come a long way since Carl and Angell flew through the air on their wooden skis in 1911. Come watch this amazing demonstration by the Winter Park Competition Team. Aspen Street in front of Hot Sulphur Springs Town Hall. Participation in the rail jam is by invitation only. Sponsored by Winter Park Resort.
Fireworks over Granby Ranch - Bring the family and ring in the New Year. Synchronized torchlight ski down and fireworks at dusk. For more information call 1-888-850-4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com
Monday, January 2 - Saturday, January 14, 2012
Ski Movie Festival at Grand County Libraries - Fraser, Grand Lake, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs and Kremmling. Come for a screening of a unique historical ski film. Call 970-887-9411 for more information or visit www.GCLD.org. Sponsored by the Grand County Library District. Download a PDF file of the Ski Movie Festival Schedule with guest speaker bios.
- Monday, January 2, 2012, 5pm - 'Snow Sports in Grand County', guest speaker Don Dailey, Hot Sulphur Springs Library, 150 Moffat Avenue, Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451
- Monday, January 2, 2012, 5pm - 'Legends of American Skiing', guest speaker Olympic Medalist Liz McIntyre, Granby Library, 55 Zero Street Granby, CO 80446
- Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 5pm - 'Snow Sports in Grand County', guest speakers Chris Sammons and Mary Kaye McElroy, Kremmling Library, 300 S. 8th Street, Kremmling, CO 80459
- Thursday, January 5, 2012, 5pm - 'Snow Sports in Grand County', guest speaker Pioneer Village Museum Director Tim Nicklas, Fraser Valley Library, 421 Norgren Road, Fraser, CO 80442
- Saturday, January 7, 2012, 3pm - 'Legends of American Skiing', guest speaker Olympic Medalist Liz McIntyre, Juniper Library @ Grand Lake, 316 Garfield Street, Grand Lake, CO 80447
- Monday, January 9, 2012, 5pm - 'Legends of American Skiing', guest speaker Olympic Medalist Liz McIntyre, Hot Sulphur Springs Library, 150 Moffat Avenue, Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451
- Monday, January 9, 2012, 5pm - 'Snow Sports in Grand County', guest speaker Pioneer Village Museum Director Tim Nicklas, Granby Library, 55 Zero Street Granby, CO 80446
- Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 5pm - 'Legends of American Skiing', guest speaker Olympic Medalist Liz McIntyre, Kremmling Library, 300 S. 8th Street, Kremmling, CO 80459
- Thursday, January 12, 2012, 5pm - 'Legends of American Skiing', guest speaker Pioneer Village Museum Director Tim Nicklas, Fraser Valley Library, 421 Norgren Road, Fraser, CO 80442
- Saturday, January 14, 2012, 3pm - 'Snow Sports in Grand County', guest speaker Pioneer Village Museum Director Tim Nicklas, Juniper Library @ Grand Lake, 316 Garfield Street, Grand Lake, CO 80447
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche - Rocky Mountain National Park. 1pm. Reservations required at 970-627-3471 or visit www.nps.gov for more information.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Barney's Landing Dedication at Winter Park Resort - 11:00am, top of Olympia Express Chairlift, Winter Park Resort. Barney McLean was the first skier with a strong association to Winter Park to represent the United States in the Winter Olympics, in 1948. Barney’s Landing is a nod to Barney's origin as a ski jumper in Hot Sulphur Springs and his service as an Army Air Corps pilot during World War II.
Full Moon Ski, Ice skate & Snowshoe - 6:30pm-9:30pm, Devil’s Thumb Ranch, Tabernash. For more information contact 970-726-5632 or visit www.DevilsThumbRanch.com.
Snow Mountain Ranch Classic Ski Race - Near Granby. Cancelled because of current snow conditions. For more information go to www.ymcarockies.org or call 970-887-2152.
Night Skiing/Tubing at SolVista Basin - Granby Ranch. Call 1-888-850-4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com for more information.
Snowfest Movie Night - Granby Ranch. Celebrate the snow with a free showing of a winter themed movie and prizes. Call 1-888-850-4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com.
Ski or Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche - Rocky Mountain National Park. 9:30am & 1pm. Reservations required at 970-627-3471 or visit www.nps.gov for more information.
Free Kids Day at Devil’s Thumb Ranch - Tabernash. 10:30 am to noon or 1:30 to 3:00 pm. For more information contact 970-726-8231 or visit www.DevilsThumbRanch.com.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Free Kids Day at Devil’s Thumb Ranch - Tabernash. 10:30 am to noon or 1:30 to 3:00 pm. For more information contact 970-726-8231 or visit www.DevilsThumbRanch.com.
Skijoring Clinic -Devil’s Thumb Ranch, Tabernash. 10 am to noon. Learn to ski with your dog! For more information contact 970-726-8231 or visit www.DevilsThumbRanch.com.
Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche - Rocky Mountain National Park. 1pm. Reservations required at 970-627-3471 or visit www.nps.gov for more information.
Friday, January 13 through Monday, January 16, 2012 (Martin Luther King Weekend) - Families are invited to stay at C Lazy U Ranch in Granby, CO and compete in a series of winter activities including sledding and snow tubing races down the Ranch's specially created 'ice luge', ice hockey tournaments, ice skating contests on the Ranch's Zamboni-groomed pond, and downhill and cross-country ski races. Additionally, families are invited to enjoy horseback rides through the Ranch's more than 8,500 acres, spa treatments at the 'Laxy You' spa, and more! Call 970-887-3344 or visit www.CLazyU.com for more information.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Ski or Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche - Rocky Mountain National Park. 9:30am & 1pm. Reservations required at 970-627-3471 or visit www.nps.gov for more information.
Night Skiing/Tubing at SolVista Basin - Granby Ranch. 5 - 8 pm. Call 1-888-850-4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com for more information.
Snowfest Movie Night - Granby Ranch. Celebrate the snow with a free showing of a winter themed movie and prizes. Call 1-888-850-4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche - Rocky Mountain National Park. 1pm. Reservations required at 970-627-3471 or visit www.nps.gov for more information.
Friday, January 20, 2012
University of Denver Ski Invitational - Devil’s Thumb Ranch. For more information contact 970-726-8231 or go to www.DevilsThumbRanch.com
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Cozens Ranch Museum and Gift Shop - Free day, 10am - 4pm. Fraser, Hwy 40 across from the Rec Center. Drop by the museum for a cup of hot tea or cocoa and check out the historic building including the special "History of Skiing in Grand County" exhibit.
Winter Carnival and Mary Jane Birthday Bash - Winter Park and Winter Park Resort. Events planned include live music, snowshoe races and parade. For more information call 970-726-4118 or visit www.PlayWinterPark.com
Less Idle, More Wild 5K Snowshoe Race - Hideaway Park, Downtown Winter Park. Beginning at 10:30am. Part of the Winter Park Winter Carnival and Winter Park Snowshoe Series this is the first race of a three race snowshoe series. Costumes are HIGHLY recommended. Prizes will be awarded for best dress, oldest snowshoes and biggest snowshoes in lieu of the them "100 Years of Grand County". For more information visit www.WinterParkSnowshoeSeries.com or call 970-726-4118.
25th Annual Governor’s Cup - Devil’s Thumb Ranch. Tabernash. First mass start is at 9:30 am Participate or spectate. For more information contact 970-726-8231 or visit www.DevilsThumbRanch.com
University of Denver Ski Invitational - Devil’s Thumb Ranch. Tabernash. For more information contact 970-726-8231 or visit www.DevilsThumbRanch.com
Ski or Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche - Rocky Mountain National Park. 9:30am & 1pm. Reservations required at 970-627-3471 or visit www.nps.gov for more information.
Ice Carving Demonstration - 1 - 2pm, Hot Sulphur Springs. Using chainsaws, chisels, blow torches and artistic talent, Cool Hand Ice Carving will be back to do an ice carving demonstration at Carnival Central across from the Hot Sulphur Springs Town Hall on Aspen Street.
Night Skiing/Tubing at SolVista Basin - Granby Ranch. 5-8 pm. Call 1-888-850-4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com for more information.
Snowfest Movie Night - Granby Ranch. Celebrate the snow with a free showing of a winter themed movie and prizes. Call 1-888-850-4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Winter Carnival and Mary Jane Birthday Bash - Winter Park and Winter Park Resort. Events planned include live music, snowshoe races and parade. For more information call 970-726-4118 or visit www.PlayWinterPark.com
Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche - Rocky Mountain National Park. 1pm. Reservations required at 970-627-3471 or visit www.nps.gov for more information.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
"Berthoud Pass" Talk and Book Signing - 6:30pm, Cozens Ranch Museum - Local historian and author Ben M. Dugan will be speaking about and signing his new book "Berthoud Pass" at the Cozens Ranch Museum in Fraser next Tuesday, January 24th at 6:30pm. Refreshments will be available. This should be a lot of fun and a great opportunity to support a local author and museum.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Granby’s Three Lakes Fishing Contest - Lakes near Granby. Big fish prizes for adults and children each afternoon. For more information call the Granby Chamber at 970-887-2311 or go to www.GranbyChamber.com.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Granby’s Three Lakes Fishing Contest - Lakes near Granby. Big fish prizes for adults and children each afternoon. For more information call the Granby Chamber at 970-887-2311 or visit www.GranbyChamber.com.
Ski or Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche - Rocky Mountain National Park. 9:30am & 1pm. Reservations required at 970-627-3471 or visit www.nps.gov for more information.
Night Skiing/Tubing at SolVista Basin. Granby Ranch. 5-8 pm. Call 1-888-850-4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com for more information.
Snowfest Movie Night - Granby Ranch. Celebrate the snow with a free showing of a winter themed movie and prizes. Call 1-888-850-4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Granby’s Three Lakes Fishing Contest - Lakes near Granby. Big fish prizes for adults and children each afternoon. For more information call the Granby Chamber at 970-887-2311 or visit www.GranbyChamber.com.
Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche - Rocky Mountain National Park. 1pm. Reservations required at 970-627-3471 or visit www.nps.gov for more information.
Grand Nordic Free Ski Lessons - Snow Mountain Ranch near Granby. Both Skate and Classic Nordic Ski Lessons will be offered for all levels of skiers. For more information visit www.GrandNordic.org
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Grand Winter Sports Carnival at Grand Lake - Grand Lake.Snowman contest, teapot curling, parade, bed sled race, human bowling, and snow sculptures. For more information call 970-627-3402 or visit www.GrandLakeChamber.com.
Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche - Rocky Mountain National Park. 9am & 1pm. Reservations required at 970-627-3471 or visit www.nps.gov for more information.
Moonlight Grand Huts Progressive Dinner - 5:30 and 6:30 pm for dinner tour starts, Devil’s Thumb Ranch, Tabernash. Don cross-country skis (or snowshoes) and traverse by moonlight to three outpost areas and enjoy a five-course artisan-style dinner. Information & reservations - www.GrandHuts.org
Full Moon Ski, Ice skate & Snowshoe - 6:30pm-9:30pm Devil’s Thumb Ranch, Tabernash. For more information contact 970-726-5632 or visit www.DevilsThumbRanch.com
Night Skiing/Tubing at SolVista Basin - Granby Ranch. 5-8 pm. Call 1-888-850-4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com for more information.
Rail Jam Competition - SolVista Basin at Granby Ranch. 16 & under. Please call 1-888-850-4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com for more information.
Kids Totally Insane Winter Blast - SolVista Basin at Granby Ranch. Family fun with activities, games, a rail jam and live music. Call 1-888-850-4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com for more information.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Skijoring Clinic - Devil’s Thumb Ranch. Tabernash. 10 am to noon. Learn to ski with your dog! For more information contact 970-726-8231 or visit www.DevilsThumbRanch.com.
Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche - Rocky Mountain National Park. 1pm. Reservations required at 970-627-3471 or visit www.nps.gov for more information.
Ski Movie Festival at Grand County Libraries - Fraser, Grand Lake, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs and Kremmling. Come for a screening of a unique historical ski film. Call 970-887-9411 for more information or visit www.GCLD.org. Sponsored by the Grand County Library District. Download a PDF file of the Ski Movie Festival Schedule with guest speaker bios.
- Monday, January 2, 2012, 5pm - 'Snow Sports in Grand County', guest speaker Don Dailey, Hot Sulphur Springs Library, 150 Moffat Avenue, Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451
- Monday, January 2, 2012, 5pm - 'Legends of American Skiing', guest speaker Olympic Medalist Liz McIntyre, Granby Library, 55 Zero Street Granby, CO 80446
- Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 5pm - 'Snow Sports in Grand County', guest speakers Chris Sammons and Mary Kaye McElroy, Kremmling Library, 300 S. 8th Street, Kremmling, CO 80459
- Thursday, January 5, 2012, 5pm - 'Snow Sports in Grand County', guest speaker Pioneer Village Museum Director Tim Nicklas, Fraser Valley Library, 421 Norgren Road, Fraser, CO 80442
- Saturday, January 7, 2012, 3pm - 'Legends of American Skiing', guest speaker Olympic Medalist Liz McIntyre, Juniper Library @ Grand Lake, 316 Garfield Street, Grand Lake, CO 80447
- Monday, January 9, 2012, 5pm - 'Legends of American Skiing', guest speaker Olympic Medalist Liz McIntyre, Hot Sulphur Springs Library, 150 Moffat Avenue, Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451
- Monday, January 9, 2012, 5pm - 'Snow Sports in Grand County', guest speaker Pioneer Village Museum Director Tim Nicklas, Granby Library, 55 Zero Street Granby, CO 80446
- Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 5pm - 'Legends of American Skiing', guest speaker Olympic Medalist Liz McIntyre, Kremmling Library, 300 S. 8th Street, Kremmling, CO 80459
- Thursday, January 12, 2012, 5pm - 'Legends of American Skiing', guest speaker Pioneer Village Museum Director Tim Nicklas, Fraser Valley Library, 421 Norgren Road, Fraser, CO 80442
- Saturday, January 14, 2012, 3pm - 'Snow Sports in Grand County', guest speaker Pioneer Village Museum Director Tim Nicklas, Juniper Library @ Grand Lake, 316 Garfield Street, Grand Lake, CO 80447
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche - Rocky Mountain National Park. 1pm. Reservations required at 970-627-3471 or visit www.nps.gov for more information.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Barney's Landing Dedication at Winter Park Resort - 11:00am, top of Olympia Express Chairlift, Winter Park Resort. Barney McLean was the first skier with a strong association to Winter Park to represent the United States in the Winter Olympics, in 1948. Barney’s Landing is a nod to Barney's origin as a ski jumper in Hot Sulphur Springs and his service as an Army Air Corps pilot during World War II.
Full Moon Ski, Ice skate & Snowshoe - 6:30pm-9:30pm, Devil’s Thumb Ranch, Tabernash. For more information contact 970-726-5632 or visit www.DevilsThumbRanch.com.
Snow Mountain Ranch Classic Ski Race - Near Granby. Cancelled because of current snow conditions. For more information go to www.ymcarockies.org or call 970-887-2152.
Night Skiing/Tubing at SolVista Basin - Granby Ranch. Call 1-888-850-4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com for more information.
Snowfest Movie Night - Granby Ranch. Celebrate the snow with a free showing of a winter themed movie and prizes. Call 1-888-850-4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com.
Ski or Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche - Rocky Mountain National Park. 9:30am & 1pm. Reservations required at 970-627-3471 or visit www.nps.gov for more information.
Free Kids Day at Devil’s Thumb Ranch - Tabernash. 10:30 am to noon or 1:30 to 3:00 pm. For more information contact 970-726-8231 or visit www.DevilsThumbRanch.com.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Free Kids Day at Devil’s Thumb Ranch - Tabernash. 10:30 am to noon or 1:30 to 3:00 pm. For more information contact 970-726-8231 or visit www.DevilsThumbRanch.com.
Skijoring Clinic -Devil’s Thumb Ranch, Tabernash. 10 am to noon. Learn to ski with your dog! For more information contact 970-726-8231 or visit www.DevilsThumbRanch.com.
Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche - Rocky Mountain National Park. 1pm. Reservations required at 970-627-3471 or visit www.nps.gov for more information.
Friday, January 13 through Monday, January 16, 2012 (Martin Luther King Weekend) - Families are invited to stay at C Lazy U Ranch in Granby, CO and compete in a series of winter activities including sledding and snow tubing races down the Ranch's specially created 'ice luge', ice hockey tournaments, ice skating contests on the Ranch's Zamboni-groomed pond, and downhill and cross-country ski races. Additionally, families are invited to enjoy horseback rides through the Ranch's more than 8,500 acres, spa treatments at the 'Laxy You' spa, and more! Call 970-887-3344 or visit www.CLazyU.com for more information.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Ski or Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche - Rocky Mountain National Park. 9:30am & 1pm. Reservations required at 970-627-3471 or visit www.nps.gov for more information.
Night Skiing/Tubing at SolVista Basin - Granby Ranch. 5 - 8 pm. Call 1-888-850-4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com for more information.
Snowfest Movie Night - Granby Ranch. Celebrate the snow with a free showing of a winter themed movie and prizes. Call 1-888-850-4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche - Rocky Mountain National Park. 1pm. Reservations required at 970-627-3471 or visit www.nps.gov for more information.
Friday, January 20, 2012
University of Denver Ski Invitational - Devil’s Thumb Ranch. For more information contact 970-726-8231 or go to www.DevilsThumbRanch.com
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Cozens Ranch Museum and Gift Shop - Free day, 10am - 4pm. Fraser, Hwy 40 across from the Rec Center. Drop by the museum for a cup of hot tea or cocoa and check out the historic building including the special "History of Skiing in Grand County" exhibit.
Winter Carnival and Mary Jane Birthday Bash - Winter Park and Winter Park Resort. Events planned include live music, snowshoe races and parade. For more information call 970-726-4118 or visit www.PlayWinterPark.com
Less Idle, More Wild 5K Snowshoe Race - Hideaway Park, Downtown Winter Park. Beginning at 10:30am. Part of the Winter Park Winter Carnival and Winter Park Snowshoe Series this is the first race of a three race snowshoe series. Costumes are HIGHLY recommended. Prizes will be awarded for best dress, oldest snowshoes and biggest snowshoes in lieu of the them "100 Years of Grand County". For more information visit www.WinterParkSnowshoeSeries.com or call 970-726-4118.
25th Annual Governor’s Cup - Devil’s Thumb Ranch. Tabernash. First mass start is at 9:30 am Participate or spectate. For more information contact 970-726-8231 or visit www.DevilsThumbRanch.com
University of Denver Ski Invitational - Devil’s Thumb Ranch. Tabernash. For more information contact 970-726-8231 or visit www.DevilsThumbRanch.com
Ski or Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche - Rocky Mountain National Park. 9:30am & 1pm. Reservations required at 970-627-3471 or visit www.nps.gov for more information.
Ice Carving Demonstration - 1 - 2pm, Hot Sulphur Springs. Using chainsaws, chisels, blow torches and artistic talent, Cool Hand Ice Carving will be back to do an ice carving demonstration at Carnival Central across from the Hot Sulphur Springs Town Hall on Aspen Street.
Night Skiing/Tubing at SolVista Basin - Granby Ranch. 5-8 pm. Call 1-888-850-4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com for more information.
Snowfest Movie Night - Granby Ranch. Celebrate the snow with a free showing of a winter themed movie and prizes. Call 1-888-850-4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Winter Carnival and Mary Jane Birthday Bash - Winter Park and Winter Park Resort. Events planned include live music, snowshoe races and parade. For more information call 970-726-4118 or visit www.PlayWinterPark.com
Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche - Rocky Mountain National Park. 1pm. Reservations required at 970-627-3471 or visit www.nps.gov for more information.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
"Berthoud Pass" Talk and Book Signing - 6:30pm, Cozens Ranch Museum - Local historian and author Ben M. Dugan will be speaking about and signing his new book "Berthoud Pass" at the Cozens Ranch Museum in Fraser next Tuesday, January 24th at 6:30pm. Refreshments will be available. This should be a lot of fun and a great opportunity to support a local author and museum.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Granby’s Three Lakes Fishing Contest - Lakes near Granby. Big fish prizes for adults and children each afternoon. For more information call the Granby Chamber at 970-887-2311 or go to www.GranbyChamber.com.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Granby’s Three Lakes Fishing Contest - Lakes near Granby. Big fish prizes for adults and children each afternoon. For more information call the Granby Chamber at 970-887-2311 or visit www.GranbyChamber.com.
Ski or Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche - Rocky Mountain National Park. 9:30am & 1pm. Reservations required at 970-627-3471 or visit www.nps.gov for more information.
Night Skiing/Tubing at SolVista Basin. Granby Ranch. 5-8 pm. Call 1-888-850-4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com for more information.
Snowfest Movie Night - Granby Ranch. Celebrate the snow with a free showing of a winter themed movie and prizes. Call 1-888-850-4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Granby’s Three Lakes Fishing Contest - Lakes near Granby. Big fish prizes for adults and children each afternoon. For more information call the Granby Chamber at 970-887-2311 or visit www.GranbyChamber.com.
Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche - Rocky Mountain National Park. 1pm. Reservations required at 970-627-3471 or visit www.nps.gov for more information.
Grand Nordic Free Ski Lessons - Snow Mountain Ranch near Granby. Both Skate and Classic Nordic Ski Lessons will be offered for all levels of skiers. For more information visit www.GrandNordic.org
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Grand Winter Sports Carnival at Grand Lake - Grand Lake.Snowman contest, teapot curling, parade, bed sled race, human bowling, and snow sculptures. For more information call 970-627-3402 or visit www.GrandLakeChamber.com.
Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche - Rocky Mountain National Park. 9am & 1pm. Reservations required at 970-627-3471 or visit www.nps.gov for more information.
Moonlight Grand Huts Progressive Dinner - 5:30 and 6:30 pm for dinner tour starts, Devil’s Thumb Ranch, Tabernash. Don cross-country skis (or snowshoes) and traverse by moonlight to three outpost areas and enjoy a five-course artisan-style dinner. Information & reservations - www.GrandHuts.org
Full Moon Ski, Ice skate & Snowshoe - 6:30pm-9:30pm Devil’s Thumb Ranch, Tabernash. For more information contact 970-726-5632 or visit www.DevilsThumbRanch.com
Night Skiing/Tubing at SolVista Basin - Granby Ranch. 5-8 pm. Call 1-888-850-4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com for more information.
Rail Jam Competition - SolVista Basin at Granby Ranch. 16 & under. Please call 1-888-850-4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com for more information.
Kids Totally Insane Winter Blast - SolVista Basin at Granby Ranch. Family fun with activities, games, a rail jam and live music. Call 1-888-850-4615 or visit www.GranbyRanch.com for more information.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Skijoring Clinic - Devil’s Thumb Ranch. Tabernash. 10 am to noon. Learn to ski with your dog! For more information contact 970-726-8231 or visit www.DevilsThumbRanch.com.
Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche - Rocky Mountain National Park. 1pm. Reservations required at 970-627-3471 or visit www.nps.gov for more information.
Barney's Landing at Winter Park Ski Resort 2011-12 Season dedication of the top of the Olympia Chairlift will be named "Barney's Landing" in honor of Barney McLean. The timing of the dedication during the 2011-12 ski season, will coincide with the Grand Winter Sports Carnival, celebrating a century of Colorado’s ski industry. Barney McLean was the first skier with a strong association to Winter Park to represent the United States in the Winter Olympics, in 1948. Barney’s Landing is a nod to Barney's origin as a ski jumper in Hot Sulphur Springs and his service as an Army Air Corps pilot during World War II. To read more about Barney and Margaret McLean go to www.GrandCountyHistory.com/category/skiing.
