Wintersköl - Aspen Winter Festival
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The annual Winterskol is back in full swing! Dating back to 1951, this event gave locals and visitors to Aspen, Colorado a chance to celebrate the Nordic lifestyle. The winter kick-off celebration is all weekend-long and filled with events for the entire family. Running from Thursday, January 9th - 12th this year marks the 69th year that attendees have been coming together to "toast to winter".
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The opening day will kick off with WINTERCULPT. All are welcome to build their perfect team and participate. Teams will be given 48-hours to transform an 8’ square foot ice cube into a work of art. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded based on design, creativity, and technical execution. To end the night visitors can also enjoy a theatrical performance, Aspen History 101 and a screening of Aspen Extreme. Both events are free for all to enjoy.
On Friday, January 10th, middle schoolers will be given the chance to express their creativity in crafting their art piece from a 4’ square foot ice cube at KIDSSCULPT. Other highlights include a Mini Shred hosted by X Game Medalist and Aspen Snowmass ambassador, Torah Bright, the Apple Strudel Down Hill, where all racers are awarded an apple strudel at the end of the race, Full Moon Dinner at the Cliffhouse and much more.
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Saturday's festivities will continue with Yoga on the Mountain at 9:30 am at the Sundeck followed by WINTERFEST. At WINTERFEST children will be able to have fun at the Bow Wow Kids Zone, Canine Fashion Show and listen to the US Air Force Drum & Bugle Corps and The El Jebel Shrine Pipe Band. The day will come to a close with Snowcoming Bonfire. Free food and hot chocolate will be available as you dance the night away under an amazing firework display.
Sunday will close out the festivities with all-day skiing, celebrating at the apres-ski parties and a musical performance by The New Mastersounds at Belly Up.
This 4-day festival will be one you do not want to miss! Events will be held from dawn to dusk for all age groups.
A full list of events can be found here.