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Winter Park and The Fraser Valley Chamber Invite Visitors to Welcome Fall with Fitness-Filled Festivals

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

–Get a move on by running, biking, walking or Frisbee-ing your way through spectacular September –

Winter Park, Colo. – Whether you want to challenge yourself in some of the most stunning scenery in the state, or just want to cheer on those who compete while enjoying Colorado’s colorful fall display, Winter Park-Fraser Valley have something special in store this September. 

Sept. 11 – Colorado Crooked Roubaix (www.coloradocrookedroubaix.com)
This race is modeled after the famed, difficult and demanding Paris-Roubaix, an arduous 160-mile bike ride from Paris, France north to Roubaix.  The Crooked Roubaix puts a Colorado spin on the original.  Beginning and ending in Winter Park, the 90-mile, mostly dirt route is a challenging road bike tour through some of the most majestic scenery in the state.  Presented by Wheat Ridge Cyclery, the event is also sponsored by the Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce, Specialized Bicycles, MapMyFitness and Pearl Izumi. Space is limited so sign up soon at http://www.active.com/cycling/winter-park-co/colorado-crooked-roubaix-2010.  

Sept. 11-12 – 7th Annual Snow Mountain Challenge Disc Golf Tournament (www.milehighdiscgolf.org)
The Grand County Disc Golf Club and the Mile High Disc Golf Club proudly present this PDGA-sanctioned C-Tier disc golf tournament.  The event features one round of 18 holes at the Snow Mountain YMCA course and two rounds of 20 holes at the Winter Park Resort course.  Cash in on the 20-percent lodging discount offered through Winter Park Resort with rooms starting at $55 plus tax.  Call 970-726-1659 (use code 3gk3ms) or book online at www.skiwinterpark.com.

Sept. 12, Sept. 19 and Oct. 3 – Run the Ranches, various ranch locations (http://runtheranches.com/2010/05/20/run-the-ranches-website-running/)
Grand County and the Fraser Valley have some of the most beautiful and hospitable dude and guest ranches in the country.  This fall visit one of three prestigious ranches hosting the Run the Ranches series, featuring a casual two- to three-mile trail run and a more adventuresome seven- to 10-mile trek.  Events will be held at Drowsy Water Ranch on Sept. 12, Devil’s Thumb Ranch on Sept. 19, and Snow Mountain Ranch on Oct. 3.  It costs $20 for adults and $10 for kids six and up.  Children under six register for free.  Proceeds benefit Headwaters Trail Alliance. 

Sept. 26 – Fraser Valley Fall Duathlon, Grand Park Community Recreation Center (www.fraservalleyrec.org)
Run, bike, run – it is so much fun you just have to do it…twice!  This event is participant-friendly with a two-mile run, a 15-mile mountain bike ride, and another two-mile run through autumn-hued mountain meadows and alpine forest.   Check-in is at 7:30 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m. Registration starts at $40. 

Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce (www.PlayWinterPark.com)
The Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit Colorado corporation created to help further and maintain responsible growth in the Winter Park-Fraser Valley area, located in the Rocky Mountains just 65 miles west of Denver.

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Discounted Party Plaza Tickets Now Available for Winter Park Jazz Festival, July 24-25

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

 

Discounted Party Plaza Tickets Now Available for Winter Park Jazz Festival, July 24-25

–Spectacular views, smooth sounds and delicious food & drink highlight 28th annual festival–

Winter Park, Colo. – Winter Park and jazz have been in perfect harmony for the last 28 years, as the quaint mountain town is transformed into a jazz music hotbed each summer during the Winter Park Jazz Festival.  Discounted Party Plaza Tickets are now available for the 2010 event, being held July 24-25 at Winter Park’s Hideaway Park.

Buy two or more Plaza Party Tickets and receive each ticket for $75, a $25 discount off the regular ticket price.  Party Plaza tickets include: chair seating at the top of the venue, complete with some shade coverage; two complimentary drinks; all-day access, including lunch, at the Stage Left Tent; a private cash bar in the Plaza and in the Stage Left Tent; and a private entrance to the festival. 

This offer is only good with new ticket purchases, but existing Plaza Party ticketholders will receive a free commemorative Jazz Festival T-shirt and two complimentary drinks. 

This year’s Jazz Festival lineup includes performances by Chaka Khan, Brian Culbertson, Craig Chaquico, Dotsero, Boa & The Constrictors, Norman Brown’s Summer Storm, Boney James, Ryan Shaw, Hazel Miller, and Jazz Del Barrio. A special after-hours jazz show will take place on Saturday night at Winter Park Resort’s West Portal Station.  Food and craft vendors, as well as a beer garden, are also on tap. 

Jazz lovers may purchase tickets through the Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce (800-903-7275) or Ticketmaster (800-745-3000).  For full details visit www.PlayWinterPark.com. 

WHAT: Winter Park Jazz Festival Presented by Winter Park Resort and Jazz @ Jacks


WHEN: July 24-25, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (gates open at 10 a.m.)

WHERE: Winter Park’s Hideaway Park, 78841 U.S. Highway 40

HOW: Guests may purchase tickets through the Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce (800-903-7275) or Ticketmaster (800-745-3000).
HOW MUCH: Single-day tickets start at $35, discounted Plaza Party Tickets are available for $75 when two or more are purchased.    

Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce (www.PlayWinterPark.com)

The Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit Colorado corporation created to help further and maintain responsible growth in the Winter Park-Fraser Valley area, located in the Rocky Mountains just 65 miles west of Denver.

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Registration Now Available for Winter Park-Fraser Valley’s Rendezvous Run for Independence

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

–Fun run/walk benefits Scott Hughes Foundation and The Children’s Foundation–

Winter Park, Colo. – What better way to celebrate the spirit of America on Fourth of July weekend than with a race that showcases some of the country’s most beautiful scenery and benefits a good cause all at the same time? 

Runners, walkers and strollers are invited to participate in Winter Park-Fraser Valley’s Rendezvous Run for Independence, July 3, 2010.  Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m.  The 5-mile race winds its way along the Fraser Trail from Winter Park Resort through the town of Winter Park and on to Fraser.  The route takes participants through lush green forests and scenic open valleys. 

WHEN: July 3, 2010 – registration at 7:30 a.m.; race begins at 9 a.m.

WHERE: The race starts at Winter Park Resort and ends at Ski Broker in Fraser.  There is an after party, awards ceremony and raffle giveaway in the parking lot of the Ski Broker.  A shuttle will transport participants from the Ski Broker back to Winter Park Resort.

WHY: Race proceeds will benefit the Scott Hughes Foundation and The Children’s Foundation.  Funds will be used for camp scholarships at Snow Mountain Ranch YMCA of The Rockies for children suffering from kidney disease.

HOW: Register the day of the race, or ahead of time by logging on to http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1865499. 

HOW MUCH: Registration is $20 for those 18 and under.  Adults are $25, and families may register for $55. 

Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce (www.PlayWinterPark.com)

The Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit Colorado corporation created to help further and maintain responsible growth in the Winter Park-Fraser Valley area, located in the Rocky Mountains just 65 miles west of Denver.

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Winter Park-Fraser Valley Celebrate Independence Day

Monday, June 21st, 2010

– Rodeos, Runs and Fireworks Ring in The Fourth of July –

Winter Park, Colo. – Winter Park and the Fraser Valley will celebrate the Fourth of July with family-friendly events including:

July 3: Rendezvous Run for Independence – The annual five-mile run/walk on the Fraser River Trail starts at 9 a.m. at Winter Park Resort and finishes at the Ski Broker in Fraser. An awards ceremony and giveaway will take place after the race, along with a pancake breakfast by the Fraser River Valley Lions Club. Shuttles will be available in Fraser and Winter Park Resort before and after the race. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Scott Hughes Foundation, which provides scholarships to the YMCA of the Rockies for children with kidney disease, and the Children’s Hospital. Online race registration is at www.playwinterpark.com.

July 3: Biggest Small-Town Parade in Colorado, Granby Rodeo – More than 100 entries will travel down the town of Granby’s the main street at 10:30 a.m. Following the parade, a BBQ lunch and games for kids of all ages will take place at the town park. The Flying Heels Rodeo Finale includes the children’s Buckaroo Rodeo and open rodeo finals (www.granbyrodeo.com). Fireworks conclude the day.

July 3: High Country Stampede Rodeo – The junior rodeo begins at 4 p.m.; the adult rodeo takes place at 7 p.m.  (www.highcountrystampede.com). The local Sagebrush BBQ and Grill will man a chuckwagon beginning at 5 p.m.

July 3: Ice Cream Social at Cooper Creek Square – Along with ice cream and shopping at the local stores, carriage rides, a face painter and entertainment for the kids will be available.

July 4: 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Extravaganza – The free community event takes place at the Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation District Ball Fields in Fraser, 4-10 p.m. Drawing more than 4,000 residents and visitors, the celebration includes sporting games, kid’s activities, hot air balloon rides, a community picnic, live music, carnival games, face painting, and fireworks at sundown. 

For complete details, visit www.playwinterpark.com.

Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce (www.PlayWinterPark.com)
The Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit Colorado corporation created to help further and maintain responsible growth in the Winter Park-Fraser Valley area, located in the Rocky Mountains just 65 miles west of Denver.

Contacts: Diane Ehlert, Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber, 970-726-4221, ext. 203, dehlert@playwinterpark.com

Gaylene Ore, Ore Communications, 970-887-2536, gaylene@orecommunications.com

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Winter Park-Fraser Valley Announce 2010 Mountain Bike Races, Events

Thursday, June 10th, 2010
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Contacts: Diane Ehlert, Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber, 970-726-4221, ext. 203, dehlert@playwinterpark.com

Gaylene Ore, Ore Communications, 970-887-2536, gaylene@orecommunications.com             

Winter Park-Fraser Valley Announce 2010 Mountain Bike Races, Events

– ‘All Bikes, All Summer Long’ mark summer on wheels –

 

Winter Park, Colo. – Winter Park and the Fraser Valley, known as “Mountain Bike Capital USA™,” will host nearly 20 races and festivals this summer for mountain bike enthusiasts.

Events take place throughout the area, and include the Epic Singletrack Series, considered the premier mountain bike race series in the country.

1. Epic Singletrack Series No. 1 (hill climb), June 12 (www.epicsingletrack.com)

2. Epic Singletrack Series No. 2 (cross-country super loop), June 26 (www.epicsingletrack.com)

 3. Epic Singletrack Series No. 3 (valley point-to-point), July 10 (www.epicsingletrack.com)

 4. Epic Singletrack Series No. 4 (super downhill), July 11 (www.epicsingletrack.com)

 5. USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships, July 15-18 (www.solvistanationals.com)

 6. 19th Annual Fat Tire Classic, July 16-18 (www.fattireclassic.org) – In addition to the mountain rides, a Family Fun Ride will follow the paved, fully accessible Fraser River Trail from Winter Park Resort to the town of Winter Park.

7. Cruiser Bike Party, July 17 (www.playwinterpark.com)  – The afternoon event at Hideaway Park in downtown Winter Park will feature live music, beach volleyball, a kids’ slip-and-slide, an all-ages bike parade and a best-decorated bike contest.

8. Trestle Bike Park Race Series No. 1 (downhill), July 24 (www.winterparkresort.com)

 9. Trestle Bike Park Race Series No. 2 (super downhill), July 25 (www.winterparkresort.com)

 10.  Crankworx Colorado Freeride Mountain Bike Festival and North American Championships, July 29-Aug. 1 (www.crankworx.com) – Some of the world’s best mountain bike athletes compete for more than $35,000 in prizes.

 11.  Mountain Bike Capital USA™ Weekend, July 31-Aug. 1 (www.playwinterpark.com) – To celebrate its more than 600 miles of marked and mapped trails, the Winter Park-Fraser Valley has designated a weekend to focus on mountain biking. Hideaway Park will host the Party in The Park with the Big Air Mountain Board Show on Saturday evening along with live music, food, and interactive games.  On Sunday there will be guided mountain bike tours for all abilities throughout the valley and an expo at Hideaway Park.   

 12.  Epic Singletrack Series No. 5 (Crankworx Colorado cross-country), July 31 (www.epicsingletrack.com)

 13.  Epic Singletrack Series No. 6 (Mary Jane circuit), Aug. 14 (www.epicsingletrack.com)

 14.  Trestle Bike Park Race Series No. 3 (downhill finale), Aug. 15 (www.winterparkresort.com)

 15.  Epic Singletrack Series Finale (King of the Rockies), Aug. 28 (www.epicsingletrack.com)

 16.  Mountain States Cup Rocky Mountain Regional Championship Series, Winter Park Pursuit, Sept. 4-6 (www.racemsc.com)

 Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce (www.PlayWinterPark.com)

The Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit Colorado corporation created to help further and maintain responsible growth in the Winter Park-Fraser Valley area, located in the Rocky Mountains just 65 miles west of Denver.

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Winter Park-Fraser Valley Announce Summer Events

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Winter Park, Colo. – When summer hits Winter Park and the Fraser Valley, there’s no question that it’s time to get outside and run, hike, bike, skate, fish and take in the region’s wide-open spaces.  A few of the major summer events in the Colorado Rocky Mountain community include:

July 3: Rendezvous Run for Independence – The annual five-mile run/walk on the Fraser River Trail starts at 9 a.m. at Winter Park Resort and finishes at the Ski Broker in Fraser. An awards ceremony and giveaway will take place after the race, along with a pancake breakfast by the Fraser River Valley Lions Club. Shuttles will be available in Fraser and at Winter Park Resort before and after the race. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Scott Hughes Foundation, which provides scholarships to the YMCA of the Rockies for children with kidney disease, and Children’s Hospital. Online race registration is at www.playwinterpark.com.

 July 4: Lance Gutersohn 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks – The free community event takes place at the Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation District Ball Fields, 4-10 p.m. Drawing more than 4,000 residents and visitors, the celebration includes sporting games, kid’s activities, hot air balloon rides, a community picnic, live music, carnival games, face painting, and fireworks at sundown. 

July 10: KYGO High Country Music Festival – A free music show featuring country music’s up-and-coming Chris Cagle, The Josh Abbott Band and Kory Brunson will take place at Hideaway Park in downtown Winter Park.

July 15-18: USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships – SolVista Bike Park at Granby Ranch (named “Best Mountain Bike Park” for 2010 by Denver’s Westword newspaper) will host thousands of professional and amateur racers on world-class terrain in cross country, downhill, super downhill, mountain cross and short-track races. Visitors will find opportunities to compete, volunteer or just watch the action.

 July 16-18: 19th Annual Fat Tire Classic and Cruiser Bike Party – The Fat Tire Classic draws both mountain bikers and hikers of all levels to explore the 600 miles of trails in Winter Park-Fraser Valley and enjoy live entertainment. The Classic will feature different trails on Saturday and Sunday, fully supporting each day with aid stations, route marshals and sag wagons. In addition to the mountain routes, a Family Fun Ride will follow the paved Fraser River Trail from Winter Park Resort to the town of Winter Park. The trail also is accessible.  The Cruiser Bike Party, taking place July 17, 2-8 p.m., at Winter Park’s Hideaway Park, will feature live music by Kahuna Beach Party, a bike decorating contest, bike stunt team, cruiser bike parade and dinner. Adults can enjoy the awards ceremony and Avery beer at the Cooper Creek Square cocktail cruiser, 4-10 p.m.  The events will benefit the National Sports Center for the Disabled. For more information or to register, visit www.fattireclassic.org.

July 24-25: 28th Annual Winter Park Jazz Festival at Hideaway Park – The festival is host to food and craft vendors in an intimate setting surrounded by spectacular views. This year’s musical line-up includes performances by Chaka Khan, Brian Culbertson, Craig Chaquico, Dotsero, Boa & The Constrictors, Norman Brown’s Summer Storm, Boney James, Ryan Shaw, Hazel Miller and Jazz Del Barrio. A special after-hours jazz show will take place on Saturday night at Winter Park Resort’s West Portal Station. Tickets are available through the Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce or Ticketmaster.

July 29-Aug. 1: Crankworx Colorado Freeride Mountain Bike Festival – The festival returns for its fourth year to Winter Park Resort. During four intense days, some of the world’s best mountain bike athletes awe spectators while battling it out for over $35,000 in prizes. This year, the festival will be home to the North American Championships, featuring the best slopestyle riders from around the world.

July 31: Mountainboard Big Air Show – The free show at Hideaway Park in downtown Winter Park attracts skateboard stunt performers and spectators.

July 31-Aug. 1: Mountain Bike Capital USA™ Weekend – Winter Park & The Fraser Valley lays claim to the “Mountain Bike Capital USA™” moniker for its more than 600 miles of marked and mapped trails. The weekend will encompass a bike expo and bike decorating contest at Hideaway Park, and guided bike tours for all abilities throughout the area.

Aug. 6: Concrete Rodeo Skate Park Competition – A national tour stop for the Concrete Rodeo competition, this skate competition is open to eight age groups in all skating abilities. For more information or to register, visit www.concreterodeo.com.

Aug. 7: 103.5 The Fox Winter Park Music Festival – The free show, also at Hideaway Park in downtown Winter Park, will feature Night Ranger, Pat Travers and the Groove Hawgs.

August 14: Winter Park Beer Festival – This new festival, at Hideaway Park in downtown Winter Park, will feature 25 brewers, food vendors and live music. Tickets are available at www.playwinterpark.com. 

Sept. 4: High-Altitude Battle of the Bands and Boards – The final skating event for the summer will team skateboard and music competitions. 

Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce (www.PlayWinterPark.com)
The Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit Colorado corporation created to help further and maintain responsible growth in the Winter Park-Fraser Valley area, located in the Rocky Mountains just 65 miles west of Denver.

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Contacts: Diane Ehlert, Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber, 970-726-4221, ext. 203, dehlert@playwinterpark.com

Gaylene Ore, Ore Communications, 970-887-2536, gaylene@orecommunications.com

 

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Winter Park and the Fraser Valley Announce Summer Music Events

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

– Jazz Festival, free outdoor concerts highlight season –

Winter Park, Colo. – Winter Park & The Fraser Valley will play host to a wide variety of music events and genres this summer.

Music on the Mall at Cooper Creek Square (every Friday, June 26-Sept. 4): Kick off each weekend with a free live concert on Fridays, 5-7 p.m. This summer’s series will feature music by The Andy Irvine Blues Collective, Gary Key, Clam Daddy’s, Peggy Mann, Arthur Lee Land, Jamie Lunde, Danny Schaffer, Ali Grayson and Gregory Alan Isakov.

The Village Music Series  (every Friday, July 2-Sept. 3): At Winter Park Resort, the Village Music Series at the Village Gazebo will offer a variety of music including blues, rock, funk, folk and bluegrass. Bands include Temp and the Tantrums, James and the Devil and the Johnny O’Band. The free concerts, which take place 4:30-7:30 p.m., are followed by a free outdoor movie in the Zephyr Plaza.

8th Annual Blues From the Top (June 26-27): The fest will feature Samantha Fish, Delores Scott/Jack Hadley, Delores Scott/Jack Hadley, Johnny O’Band, Smokin Joe Kubek (featuring Bnois King), Ana Popovic, Dick50, Walter Trout and the Radicals, JP Soars and The Red Hots, Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps, Curtis Salgado, Nick Moss and The Flip Flops, Michaela Rae and Mike Zito.

 

Fraser Picnic in the Park (every Tuesday, June 29-Aug. 10): Free live music at Old Schoolhouse Park in Fraser will waft through the mountains each Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. On tap are Osborne & Key, Ali Grayson, Kort McCumber and The Highroad, Andy Irvine Soul Collective, Finders and Youngberg, Jaden and The Lumineers.

 

High-Note Thursdays (every Thursday, June 24-Aug. 12): Visitors to Hideaway Park in Winter Park on Thursdays between 6 and 8 p.m. will find a mix of country, bluegrass and acoustic styles. This summer’s line-up includes Samantha Fish, Boa & The Constictors, Opie Gone Bad, Wendy Woo, Quemando Band, Rob Drabkin, Soul School and Hunker Down.

KYGO High-Country Music Festival (July 10):  The festival at Hideaway Park in downtown Winter Park, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., will feature Chris Cagle, The Josh Abbott Band and Kory Brunson. The concert is free, but requires an admittance ticket. In addition, attendees will receive a 20 percent discount at participating merchants all weekend long with their concert stubs.

Winter Park Jazz Festival at Hideaway Park (July 24-25): The festival is host to food and craft vendors in an intimate setting surrounded by spectacular views. This year’s musical line-up includes performances by Chaka Khan, Brian Culbertson, Craig Chaquico, Dotsero, Boa & The Constrictors, Norman Brown’s Summer Storm, Boney James, Ryan Shaw, Hazel Miller and Jazz Del Barrio. A special after-hours jazz show will take place on Saturday night at Winter Park Resort’s West Portal Station.

Tickets for the Jazz Festival are available through the Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce or Ticketmaster. For all other details and tickets, contact the Chamber at www.PlayWinterPark.com.

103.5 The Fox Winter Park Music Festival (Aug. 7) – The free show, at Hideaway Park in downtown Winter Park, will feature Night Ranger, Pat Travers and the Groove Hawgs.

Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce (www.PlayWinterPark.com) 

The Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit Colorado corporation created to help further and maintain responsible growth in the Winter Park-Fraser Valley area, located in the Rocky Mountains just 65 miles west of Denver.

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Contacts: Diane Ehlert, Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber, 970-726-4221, ext. 203, dehlert@playwinterpark.com

Gaylene Ore, Ore Communications, 970-887-2536, gaylene@orecommunications.com

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Winter Park Company Offers Snowcat Skiing Within Hour’s Drive of Denver

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Powder Addiction makes guided skiing, riding accessible

Winter Park, Colo., Feb. 23, 2010 – Guided snowcat skiing and riding now is available within an hour’s drive of Denver, thanks to Powder Addiction, a new outfitter in Winter Park.

Powder Addiction is running trips in the Jones Pass area on Berthoud Pass. All trips leave from the Village at Winter Park, and include transportation to and from the Jones Pass trailhead off U.S. Highway 40, Solomon alpine powder skis, safety gear and lunch. Each adult participant also receives two free beers at the end of the day, compliments of Durango-based Steamworks Brewery.

With 2,600 acres in its operating permit, Powder Addiction’s terrain ranges from 10,500 feet to 12,500 feet in elevation. Each trip averages six to nine runs. The company operates seven days a week, with up to 12 guests per day.

Guests should be of advanced and expert ability, and able to ski in variable snow conditions on a variety of terrain, according to Jamie Wolter, operations manager of Powder Addiction. Groups of individuals who ski at similar levels, or are concerned about holding up other skiers, can rent the entire snowcat for private group tours as well. “Our focus is on providing a tremendous backcountry experience for everyone who can enjoy it, from the tame at heart to those who thrive on adrenal skiing,” says Wolter.

Powder Addiction places priority on safety, according to Wolter. “Most of our skiing happens one at a time for safety reasons,” he explains. One of the guides skis first, and sets boundaries and a meeting spot. Guests follow one at a time, staying close to the line the guide has set. Once all participants are lower on the mountain, the group may ski together before reuniting with the snowcat for a ride back up the mountain.

Rates range from $300/day in low seasons to $350 in high season. The company also offers a “Hot Seat” membership-based pricing program. After joining the program ($100 for the season), members who can take advantage of last-minute availability are eligible for the Hot Seat snowcat rate of $175/day.

In addition, a photographer accompanies each group during the first half of each day. Photos, including slide show options for an iPhone or other mp3 device, are available for purchase.

For more information or to make reservations, contact Powder Addiction at 970-726-5442 or www.powderaddiction.com.

Powder Addiction (www.powderaddiction.com)
Powder Addiction, based in Winter Park, Colo., offers guided snowcat skiing and riding in the Jones Pass area off U.S. Highway 40.  With 2,600 acres in its operating permit, the company offers the closest powder skiing operation to the Front Range. Powder Addiction is a member of the Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce.

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Winter Park/Mary Jane celebrate birthday, announce schedule for Jan. 22-24 Winter Park Winter Carnival

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

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Contacts: Gaylene Ore, Ore Communications, gaylene@orecommunications.com; 970-887-2536
Tamara Davis, Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce; tdavis@playwinterpark.com; 970-726-4221, ext. 205

They’re 70!
– Winter Park/Mary Jane celebrate birthday, announce schedule for Jan. 22-24 Winter Park Winter Carnival presented by Sprint and Summit Legend/Trailhead Lodges–

Winter Park, Colo., Jan. 12, 2010 – Winter Park and Mary Jane Ski Resort will celebrate 70 years of skiing during this year’s Jan. 22-24 Winter Carnival.

The three-day fest includes on-snow activities including snowshoe hikes, human bowling, dog sled races and skijoring. Visitors also will find a snow sculpture contest, live music, free bump-skiing tips, retail and rental gear specials, gear demos and geocaching throughout the weekend. Kids can enjoy dog sled rides, a play zone, and campfires with s’mores and hot chocolate. There’s also a dog agility demonstration and an evening parade down Mainstreet, followed by fireworks and cupcake.

The Grand Park development in nearby Fraser will play host to the Grand Park Dog Days of Winter, complete with sled dog races, skijoring (and clinics). A snowshoe race will benefit Grand County Pet Pals, a non-profit organization dedicated to responsible pet ownership, animal health and education programs, and spaying/neutering.

For a full schedule of events, see www.playwinterpark.com. Highlights include:

Friday, Jan. 22
1. Free bump tips (top of Super Gauge Express): 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
2. 26th Annual Chef’s Cup Dinner Dance (West Portal Station): 7-10 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 23
1. Pancake breakfast (Mary Jane): 7:30-9 a.m.
2. Snow sculpture contest (Winter Park and Mary Jane): 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
3. Dog sled races, skijoring (Grand Park, Fraser): 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 noon
4. Free bump tips (top of Super Gauge Express): 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
5. Red Feather Snowshoe free demo (Grand Park in Fraser) 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
6. Dog agility show (Grand Park, Fraser): 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
7. Hot chocolate (Trailhead Lodges Clubhouse, Winter Park): 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
8. Live music: Mary Jane (12 noon-4 p.m.); West Portal Station, Winter Park Resort (2-4 p.m.); Hideaway Park, Winter Park (4-8 p.m.)
9. Interpretive snowshoe hike (Hideaway Park, Winter Park): 1 p.m.
10. Free skijoring clinic (Grand Park, Fraser): 2-3 p.m.
11. Human bowling (Hideaway Park, Winter Park): 4-5:30 p.m.
12. Campfire with s’mores and hot chocolate (Hideaway Park, Winter Park): 4-7 p.m.
13. Parade down Mainstreet (Winter Park): 6 p.m. Fireworks and cupcakes to follow

Sunday, Jan. 24
1. Free bump tips (top of Super Gauge Express): 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
2. Dog sled races, skijoring (Grand Park, Fraser): 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 noon

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