IF YOU GO…
A listing of the major Wintersköl 2020 events. For a comprehensive list, visit aspenchamber.org.
THURSDAY, JAN. 9
12 to 2 p.m.
Aspen Chamber Resort Association’s Helen K. Klanderud Wintersköl Awards Luncheon at the St. Regis Resort. $55 for ACRA Members, $75 for non-members.
3 p.m.
Anderson Ranch Arts Center WINTERSCULPT, a 48-hour snow sculpture competition on the corner of Mill & Hyman streets.
5:30 p.m.
Aspen History 101 theatrical crash course in local lore, presented by the Aspen State Teachers College at the Wheeler Opera House. Advance reservations recommended.
7:30 p.m.
After Aspen History 101, stay at the Wheeler for a free screening of “Aspen Extreme,” the story of two ski bums who ditch everything to live the dream in Aspen. Advance reservations recommended.
FRIDAY, JAN. 10
ALL DAY
Anderson Ranch Arts Center WINTERSCULPT, a 48-hour snow sculpture competition, continues on the corner of Mill & Hyman streets.
7 to 10 a.m.
Free Friday Morning Uphill Social co-hosted by Mountain Flow Eco Wax and the Aspen Chamber Resort Association at Buttermilk Mountain. Free breakfast at The Cliffhouse Restaurant after the uphill climb, along with Wintersköl raffle prize and Mountain Flow Eco Wax giveaways. Contact the Ute Mountaineer for details about rentals for the uphill social.
9 a.m. to noon
Anderson Ranch Arts Center KIDSCULPT, a snow sculpture competition for middle-school teams from across the Roaring Fork Valley. Judging at noon.
10:30 a.m. to noon
Apple Strudel Run, a fun, “everybody wins” race down the Apple Strudel Run on Aspen Highlands, and it includes strudel and hot chocolate at the finish line. No pre-registration necessary, free to attend.
4 to 6 p.m.
Soupsköl 2.0 competition at the Aspen Art Museum. Free and open to everyone, with drink specials at SO Café and entertainment by DJ Dylan.
SATURDAY, JAN. 11
ALL DAY
Anderson Ranch Arts Center WINTERSCULPT continues on the corner of Mill & Hyman streets
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Torah Bright, Olympic athlete, X Games medalist and Aspen Snowmass ambassador, will host a mini-shred competition for riders and skiers ages 7 to 17 at the Low Down Park in Snowmass. Participants must be an intermediate level rider or skier to participate, helmets and lift tickets are required.
Noon to 3 p.m.
“WINTERFEST” at Wagner Park and the Clock Tower Pedestrian Mall. Includes the Bow Wow Kids Zone, Canine Fashion Show and performance by both the U.S. Air Force Drum and Bugle Corps and The El Jebel Shrine Pipe Band.
3:30 to 7 p.m.
W Aspen Wintersköl Après and Aspen Glow Parade
Après specials at W Aspen before taking part in the pedestrian glow parade to Wagner Park. Parade begins at 6 p.m. at W Aspen and is free to enter but registration is required.
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Wintersköl Bonfire at Wagner Park. Includes free food, hot chocolate and live music.
8 p.m.
Torchlight Descent down the Little Nell run on Aspen Mountain, followed by the Fireworks Extravaganza (8:15 p.m.). Free and open to everyone. Those interested in being in the torchlight parade need to be at base of the Little Nell lift at 7:30 p.m.