Aspen
January 8 - 11, 2009
Event Description
Wintersköl, Aspen's annual toast to winter, celebrates its 57th anniversary.
Wintersköl sums up the character of Aspen. Wintersköl features more
than 40 events in downtown Aspen and at all four ski areas: Aspen Mountain, Aspen
Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass Mountain. Favorites include the Fashion Show,
the Buttermilk Uphill Race, Wintersculpt, and a spectacular torchlight descent
and fireworks over Aspen Mountain.There are always a few surprises, too. Wintersköl
dates back to a quiet January in 1951 when local Aspenites decided to celebrate
Aspen's unique Nordic lifestyle with an eclectic weekend of festivities - mostly
floorshows at local taverns. As Aspen has grown and evolved into a world-class
resort, Wintersköl has matured into an elaborate, well-organized event with
major corporate sponsors and international talent. But the celebration retains
its purpose as a week of fun in the snow for residents and visitors.
Schedule of Events
Schedule of Events is Subject to Change. Schedule as of 11/19/08.
| 8:00 am |
Anderson Ranch Arts Center's "Wintersculpt" |
Aspen Mall Area |
| 12:00 pm |
ACRA Opening Luncheon |
TBD |
| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Art After Hours |
Aspen Art Museum |
| 8:00 am |
Anderson Ranch Arts Center's "Wintersculpt" |
Aspen Mall Area |
| 9:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Anderson Ranch Arts Center's "Kidsculpt" |
Aspen Mill Street Mall |
| 9:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Men's Health Village
|
Various Locations |
| 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Apple Strudel Downhill |
Apple Strudel Trail, Aspen Highlands |
| 11:00 am - 4:30 pm |
Winterskol Rail Jam |
Snowmass Mountain |
| 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
"Soupsköl," 5th annual cook-off |
Downtown Aspen |
| 7:00 pm |
Fireworks |
Snowmass Mountain |
| 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Men's Health Village |
Gondola Plaza |
| 11:00 am |
Canine Fashion Show - Registration |
Clock Tower at Wagner Park |
| 12:00 pm |
Canine Fashion Show |
Cooper Ave. Mall |
| 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
"WinterFest" |
Cooper Avenue Mall |
| 2:00 pm |
Wintersköl™ Parade |
Downtown Aspen |
| 2:00 pm |
"Wintersculpt" Winners Announced |
Downtown Aspen |
| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club Nordic BonFire Dinner |
Aspen Cross Country Center |
| 8:15 pm |
Torchlight Descent |
Little Nell - Aspen Mountain |
| 8:30 pm |
Fireworks Extravaganza Presented by M & W Properties |
Little Nell - Aspen Mountain |
| 7:30 am |
Wintersköl™ Hike for Hope Uphill Race |
Buttermilk Mountain |
| 8:00 am |
Pancake Breakfast $5 |
Cliff House Restaurant, Buttermilk Mountain |
| 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Men's Health Village |
Aspen Gondola Plaza |
More information about Wintersköl™ Events
- Anderson ranch Arts Center's "Wintersculpt"
- Snow sculpture competition, Aspen Mall Area, Anderson Ranch, 970-923-3181 www.andersonranch.orgTeams often work around the clock on Thursday and Friday of the event to transform their 8' x 8' x 8' snow cubes into freestanding sculptures by the Saturday morning judging. An independent panel of judges critique the sculptures on their originality, creativity, and technical excellence.
- Call for Entries! Businesses, coworkers, families, artists and, of course, amateurs are eligible to apply.
- Deadline to apply: November 21, 2008
- Selected teams will each receive a $500 participation stipend, an 8' x 8' x 8' cube of snow located on the Aspen pedestrian mall and will have 48 hours to carve their sculpture.
- Prizes will be awarded.
- Download an application or contact Sarabeth Berk sberk@andersonranch.org for more details.
- Men's Health Village
- Wintersköl™ will be back in session. Once again, join Men's Health, our sponsors and some beautiful people for the annual Aspen Wintersköl™ weekend. Check out the Men's Health Village and a series of free events open to guests and residents of Aspen. Every year Wintersköl™ brings together locals, weekend warriors and vacationers to toast winter with four days of partying, skiing, shopping and 24/7 fun.
For more information on Men's Health Village, visit www.menshealth.com/winter.
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- "Soupskol" 6th annual cook-off
- Soup contest. Downtown Aspen. Restaurants offer a FREE sample of their soup. Public votes for their favorite.
Sign up to compete TODAY! For the 2009 registration form, please click on the pdf link at the bottom of this page.
- All soup must be made in a certified/licensed kitchen.
- Each business will be provided a 6’ banquet table, 10’x10’ tent space, 2’x4’ participant name banner, and serving cups for samples.
- Any decorations and serving equipment must be provided by the participant.
- Each participant should make at least 25+ gallons of soup for consumers (approximately 2,000-3,000).
- Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club Nordic BonFire Dinner
- Tickets go on sale December 15th at the Wheeler Box Office, the Aspen Cross Country Center, or the AVSC clubhouse. Tickets may also be purchased at the door but tickets sales are limited, advance purchase is encouraged. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of event. Children 13 and under are $10 in advance, $15 day of event, and Family Packages are $45 in advance and $50 day of event. Rental equipment will be available at the Cross Country Center.
- Winterskol Hike for Hope Uphill Race
- Buttermilk Mtn. Registration is $25 & DOES NOT include the pancake breakfast. Reg. forms are available at the Ute Mountaineer in advance or day-of registration from 6 – 7:15 a.m. at Bumps Restaurant. Or you can register on-line at www.active.com. For more information, contact 970-925-6137 or www.hikeforhopeMD.com
Package Information
For event packages, including lodging, airfare, rental cars, or anything else
you may require, call one of our local vacation experts at
888.649.5982, or e-mail
info@stayaspensnowmass.com to have a customized quote sent to you
via e-mail.
