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ABasin- Moonlight Dinner Series, Feb 4

Breckenridge - International Snow Sculpture Championships, January 24 - February 5, 2012, 2012 will be the 22nd year of International Snow Sculpture Championships. The Sculptures "live" in the area around the Riverwalk Center grounds.

Canon City/Royal Gorge - First Fridays, February 3, The Artists' Gallery, Meet the artists, peruse the gallery; wine, hors d'oeuvres. 5-8pm, 416 Main St., 719-345-4070

Crested Butte/Gunnison- Mac Attack Series Ice Fishing Contest, Feb. 4, Blue Mesa Reservoir, Points based on most cumulative inches of lake (mackinaw) trout.

Crested Butte/Gunnison- Alley Loop Nordic Race, Crested Butte Saturday, February 4

Durango - Snowdown Winter Festival.Feb. 1-5, 2012, Durango Mountain Resort, This premier winter festival dating back to 1979, brings together the entire Durango community to celebrate winter. The theme changes annually, and there are more than 60 different events, with new activities being added every year. Events include an evening parade, Ski Softball Tournament, Snowdown Balloon Rally, wine tasting, beard growing contest, Snowdown Follies, Bed Race, a fireworks show and more. The festival's events have become favorites of locals and visitors alike.

Frisco- Spontaneous Combustion Community Bonfire February 4

Frisco- 42nd Annual Frisco Nordic Center Gold Rush Cross-Country Skiing Race February 5

Grand Lake - Grand Lake Winter Carnival, February 4, Saturday: 10am-2pm, THE "OZ" SNOWMAN CONTEST - for kids / Judge at 2 / All kid entrants get an ice cream cone for effort / Ribbons / free entry
9:30am, TEA POT CURLING on town rink / 8 teams / bonfire/ hot chocolate/ -$5.00 entry per team-Top three finishers split prize money. Contact Scott 627-9697

Grand Lake - Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club Steak Ride, February 4th, 11:00 a.m. Ride in to a mountain meadow for a steak dinner in the snow. Club provides steaks; members bring potluck sides and desserts. For more information call Bill @970-627-8315.

Keystone- 50+ Ski With Us, Every Thursday Dec 1 through Mar 29, Meet inside the Summit House at the top of Dercum Mountain.

Keystone - Keystone Winter Bluegrass Festival, February 2-4, Warren Station at Keystone and The Dercum Center present a Winter Bluegrass Festival, including music on all three days performed by Willy Porter and the Mealies, The Pine Beatles, The Haunted Windchimes, and Finnders and Youngberg just to name a few.

SolVista/Granby- SolVista Basin Terrain Park Competitions, Feb 4, Feb. 18, March 17, SolVista, Compete for cash and prizes at SolVista Basin Terrain Park, featuring six Progression Parks, a new all natural log park, "The Tank" feature, new beginner terrain features at the base area, and a fully lit park during Saturday Night Skiing & Tubing.

SolVista/Granby- Kid's Totally Insane Winter Blast, Feb. 4, SolVista, Enjoy a day of family fun at Granby Ranch filled with activities, games, a rail jam and live music, followed by night skiing and tubing from 5-8 pm.

SolVista/Granby- Vista Vibe Acoustics, Saturdays, Jan 7 - April 8, SolVista, Vista Vibe is a free après ski concert series every Saturday from 2-5 pm. Chair lifts will be open from 9-4 pm and again from 5-8 pm every Saturday night for Night Skiing & Tubing. The Vista Vibe Acoustic concert series features a different singer-songwriter each week by the fire at Seven Trails Grille, and is free for all ages

SolVista/Granby- Night Skiing & Tubing, Jan 7 to April 8, SolVista, Enjoy night skiing and tubing under the lights from 5-8 pm every Saturday from January 1 to April 8, and every night from December 26 to December 30 during "Winter Wonderland." Visit Seven Trails Grille for dinner and drinks, or warm up outside by the fire. Cost for night skiing is $12/ person; tubing is $14/person; or combo ticket is $20/person. Please call 1.970.887.5123 for more information.

Telluride- First Thursday Art Walk, Feb. 2, The First Thursday Art Walk is a celebration of the arts in downtown Telluride for art lovers, community and friends

Telluride- Young People's Theater program presents 13, Feb. 3-4, Historic Sheridan Opera House

Winter Park- Full Moon Ski, Iceskate & Snowshoe, Dec. 10, Jan 7, Feb. 4, March 8, Devil's Thumb Ranch

Winter Park- Skijoring Clinic, Jan 7, Feb 5, Feb. 26, Devils Thumb Ranch, Learn to ski with your dog!
Cost: $30 with own leash, harness; $45 package that includes clinic, harness and trail pass; ski rental equipment available for $10

Winter Park- SIA On Snow Demofest, Jan 30-31, 2012

Winter Park- Snowsports Industry Association (SIA) Snow Show & On-Snow Nordic Demos, Jan 30-31, Devils Thumb Ranch, Devil's Thumb Ranch hosts the on-snow Nordic Demo Days for the industry-wide trade show and its attendees, who come to Denver to catch the latest on trends, equipment and marketing related programs.

Winter Park- USASA Slopestyle, Feb 4-5, Winter Park Resort

Winter Park- Moonlight Grand Huts Progressive Dinner, Feb. 4, Devils Thumb Ranch.

Winter Park - Every Saturday in January, February & March Free Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides at Cooper Creek Square: 4pm-7pm, Enjoy the starry winter nights with a horse drawn carriage ride through downtown Winter Park every Saturday evening in January, February and March. Start your ride at Cooper Creek Square where you'll find the best shopping, dining and entertainment in downtown Winter Park.

ABasin - 10th Annual Beacon Bowl and Avalanche Awareness Day, February 11, An event backcountry skiers and riders should not miss. Beacon Bowl entrants compete in timed trials to find a buried beacon the fastest. Spectators are able to test out the newest avalanche gear and attend clinics. Proceeds go to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. Cost - $TBD

Aspen/Snowmass - The Aspen Snowmass Open, February 9 - 12, 2012, Buttermilk, one of the best open competitions in the nation! It attracts over 350 athletes to compete on the famed X Games slopestyle and superpipe courses.

Breckenridge - Devo Mogul Competition, Feb. 11-12

Canon City/Royal Gorge - Second Saturdays, February 11, Wander the shops, enjoy music and watch artists at work, refreshments served. 3-5pm, Florence

Canon City/Royal Gorge - 10th Annual Chocolate Lovers' Walk, February 11, Downtown Cañon City, 11am-3pm. Sponsored by the Cañon City Music and Blossom Festival, 719-239-1743

Copper Mountain - Copper Uncorked, A Winter Wine Festival, Feb 10-12, 2012 Celebrate Valentine's Day early by heading to Copper Mountain for the most attitude-free wine and food festival in the Colorado Rockies! The three day Copper Uncorked Winter Wine Festival is a delicious celebration of fine wine, food, and winter recreational activities in the relaxing and romantic setting of the mountains.

Crested Butte/Gunnison- Moonlight Snowshoe Tours - Crested Butte Mountain Resort Jan 9; Feb 7; Mar 8

Crested Butte/Gunnison- Yoga Rocks the Butte, Feb. 10 - 12, will feature a weekend of inspiring yoga classes, live outdoor music, organic food, a yoga marketplace and more at multiple venues throughout Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte. www.yogarocksthebutte.com.

Crested Butte/Gunnison- 21st Annual Extreme Freeskiing Championships Wednesday, February 8-12

Denver- Colorado Garden & Home Show, February 11, 2012 - February 19, 2012, Discover the Rocky Mountain region's oldest, largest and most prestigious garden and home show - a nine-day spectacular event - where you can find inspiration from the latest ideas and trends in landscaping, gardening and home improvement. Discount Ticket at at all Tickets West outlets in King Soopers $10 Kids 12 and under Free courtesy of American Family Insurance.

Estes Park- Winter Ecology: A Snowshoeing Trek for Families, Jan 28, Feb, 11, Feb. 25, Mar 10, Mar 24, Rocky Mountain National Park, Discover the serene beauty of RMNP in the wintertime on this four-hour snowshoe hike. This fun and educational program will lead you through snow-covered pine, spruce, and fir trees to learn how plants and animals survive wintertime using their unique adaptations and keen survival skills. Also, learn more about the properties of snow and how it can help the inhabitants of an area survive the long winter months.

Fort Collins - Dancing with the Stars of Fort Collins, February 11, Canyon Concert Ballet, Canyon Concert Ballet proudly presents Dancing with the Stars of Fort Collins on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the Sunset Event Center in downtown Fort Collins - doors open at 7pm and the performance begins at 8pm. Enjoy an evening of fun as you see couples take to the dance floor with styles ranging from swing to tango to the Lindy hop.

Keystone- 50+ Ski With Us, Every Thursday Dec 1 through Mar 29, Meet inside the Summit House at the top of Dercum Mountain.

Keystone- Burton Mountain Festival, February 10-12, Burton Mountain Festival stops will include up to four key elements: Burton Test Ride, Riglet Parks, Pro-Test and live music for an entire day of good times.

Keystone- Vodka on the Rockies brought to you by Three Olives Vodka, February 11, Warren Station at Keystone and Three Olives present Vodka on the Rockies at Keystone Resort on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Come and enjoy a vodka tasting with 6 different types of Three Olives Vodka as well as live music. There will also be heavy hors d'oeuvres, a DJ, photobooth, ice sculptures, a shot luge, and much more. It's a fantastic excuse to dress up and enjoy a great evening at Keystone Resort!

Keystone- Betty Fest, February 11-12, This all-women's program includes extensive on-hill training on Keystone's Ski & Ride School's trails, video analysis and discussions about nutrition, women's specific concerns and equipment.

Lake City - Hot Air Balloon Festival & Snowmobile Rally, February 10 -12, The Winter Festival kicks off in February with the Hot Air Balloon Festival and Snowmobile Rally. This weekend of family fun begins with a snowmobile rally on Friday morning, followed by a photo opportunity at the balloon glow Friday evening in Memorial Park. Saturday and Sunday are full of balloon rides, snowmobile rides, food, and fun for all on Lake San Cristobal. For more information, visit www.lakecitysnowmobileclub.com.

Leadville/Ski Cooper- Miner's Ball and Annual Wine Tasting, Feb. 11. 4-11 p.m.National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum. Celebrate Valentine's Day at the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum's 25th Silver Anniversary Celebration at the Miner's Ball and Annual Wine Tasting.
Wear your Victorian finest and sample a variety of wines while you tour the Museum, then enjoy an elegant three-course meal. Afterwards join in the fun on the dance floor or one of the card games. Don't forget to take a souvenir home from the Silent Auction. All proceeds from this special fundraising event go toward the NMHFM to support its mission of telling the story of mining, its people, and its importance to the American public. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 719-486-1229. The cost is $80 per ticket, $600 for a table of 8, or $750 for a table of 10.

Leadville/Ski Cooper - Twin Lakes Ice Fishing Derby, February 11-12, The Leadville Rod & Gun Club's annual Ice Fishing Derby at Twin Lakes is always a lot of fun. Headquarters/Weigh-in Station: Twin Lakes, Dexter Point parking lot. Weigh-In Hours: Saturday 7 am until Sunday at noon. Contest prizes and door prizes to be awarded starting at 12:30 pm at Dexter Point. Entry Fee $40 Contest prizes are by fish category for Mackinaw, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Brook Trout. Prizes range from $50-$500.00

Leadville/Ski Cooper - Valentines Dinner and Wine Tasting, February 11, 2012, Ski Cooper, 3 courses, 3 wines! $60 per couple. All proceeds benefit the Cloud City Youth Ski Team. Call 719.293.2040 or visit Food Service at Ski Cooper to purchase tickets. Dishes by HighAlititudeCooking.net, Tennessee Pass Cookhouse, Cookies with Altitude and Chef Greg Atkinson with CMC Dining Services.

Loveland- Ski Hooky with 95.7FM The Party, Feb. 9, We are excited to announce that Ski Hooky Days with 95.7 FM The Party are returning to Loveland this season! Listen to 95.7 FM The Party for your chance to win free tickets to Loveland and be sure to sign up for Party VIP so you can join us for Hooky Day on Thursday, February 9th featuring $20 tickets just for Party VIPs! Can't make it on December 8th? Sign up for Party VIP and you will also get a 2-for1 ticket valid for 2 weeks after.

Loveland- Beta Theta Pi - Ski-a-Thon, Feb. 11, The men of Beta Theta Pi from the Colorado School of Mines visits Loveland to host their annual Ski-a-Thon Philanthropy event. Join us for a day of silent auctions, raffles, food and of course great skiing! Packages including lift ticket, lunch, raffle ticket and t-shirt will be available. Details to coming soon!

Pueblo - African American Baseball Exhibit, Feb. 8 - March 16, Library and Academic Resources Center CSU-Pueblo, in association with the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, will host for six weeks next spring Pride and Passion: The African American Baseball Experience, a traveling exhibit which examines the challenges faced by African-American baseball players as they sought equal opportunities in their sport beginning in the post-Civil War era.

Snowmass- Bud Light Big Air Fridays, February 10, 17, and 24; March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30., Fanny Hill at Snowmass Mountain, The always entertaining Friday afternoon show is entering its 10th year at Snowmass. Big Air Fridays attracts competitors from near and far (including the occasional vacationer) to show off what they've been practicing all week. Athletes will showcase the newest and most progressive tricks around off of the 40 foot jump on upper Fanny Hill.

Silverthorne - Country Western Dance -At the Silverthorne Pavilion on February 11, 2012. Dance lessons begin at 6 pm with Mike "Tex" DeGarie and open dancing is from 7 - 10 pm. Admission is $5.00!

SolVista/Granby- Vista Vibe Acoustics, Saturdays, Jan 7 - April 8, SolVista, Vista Vibe is a free après ski concert series every Saturday from 2-5 pm. Chair lifts will be open from 9-4 pm and again from 5-8 pm every Saturday night for Night Skiing & Tubing. The Vista Vibe Acoustic concert series features a different singer-songwriter each week by the fire at Seven Trails Grille, and is free for all ages

SolVista/Granby- Night Skiing & Tubing, Jan 7 to April 8, SolVista, Enjoy night skiing and tubing under the lights from 5-8 pm every Saturday from January 1 to April 8, and every night from December 26 to December 30 during "Winter Wonderland." Visit Seven Trails Grille for dinner and drinks, or warm up outside by the fire. Cost for night skiing is $12/ person; tubing is $14/person; or combo ticket is $20/person. Please call 1.970.887.5123 for more information.

Steamboat- 99th Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival, February 8-12, 2012 - Steamboat Springs, The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, one of the largest and oldest winter sports clubs in the U.S., hosts the 99th Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival, the oldest continuing Winter Carnival west of the Mississippi. For several days, the entire town is given over to racing, ski jumping, chariot racing, a parade featuring Steamboat's skiing high school band (the only one in the United States), the famous ski jöring events down Lincoln Avenue, and the spectacular night show featuring the legendary Lighted Man & fireworks display.

Vail- Winter Teva Mountain Games, Feb 9, 2012 to Feb 12, 2012, "Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery" certainly rings true in the case of the enormously successful Teva Mountain Games in Vail as the Vail Valley Foundation announced plans for a new Winter Teva Mountain Games presented by Eddie Bauer event to be held February 9-12, 2012. The announcement was made at the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City.

Vail-Seven Wonders of Vail: Sunday February 12, 2012 Vail's Legendary Seven Back Bowls stretch an impressive 7 miles and 2,734 acres - think you can ski them all in one day? Vail's Seven Wonders contest gives you the chance to show what you are made of. As part of the inaugural Winter Teva Mountain Games - Vail presented by Eddie Bauer, the Seven Wonders is sure to be an experience you will never forget.Stay tuned for event details and prizes.

Vail- CarniVail, Feb 19-21

Winter Park- Winter Park Snowshow Series, Feb. 11th, A tough hill climb from the base of Winter Park Resort with a party waiting once you reach the top at The Lodge at Sunspot

Winter Park- Mary Jane Tele-Daze, Dec. 11, Jan 8, Feb. 8, March 4, Winter Park Resort, From first timers to bumpers, this Telemark series is for folks looking to free their heels and improve their skills. Our certified coaches will show you how to get started the right way and they will treat you to lunch as well. All ski levels are welcome for these 6-hour sessions.

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Leadville/Ski Cooper- Master Downhill Speed Race, February 13, Ski Cooper

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Monarch/Salida- COSMIC Race the Divide, February 26, 2012, The Colorado Ski Mountaineering Cup, a seven-race ski mountaineering series in Colorado, has a stop at Monarch Mountain again this year. Look for more tree skiing and a boot pack if conditions permit. Chance of powder is high.

Pueblo - Big Rod's Fat Tuesday, Feb. 21, This event keeps getting bigger and bigger! Last year 1000 people attended this event. You don't want to miss the party this year. Mark your calendar and get ready for the best party in town.

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Crested Butte/Gunnison- Moonlight Snowshoe Tours - Crested Butte Mountain Resort Jan 9; Feb 7; Mar 8

Crested Butte/Gunnison- Big Air on Elk Saturday, March 10

Denver- Denver Restaurant Week, February 25, 2012 - March 9, 2012, Denver Restaurant Week is a two-week celebration of the culinary scene in Denver. Participating restaurants will offer a multi-course dinner for the fixed price of $52.80 for two, or $26.40 for one (not including tax or gratuity).

Denver- Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, March 9, 2012 - March 11, 2012, Rocky Mountain Horse Expo March 9- 11, 2012 National Western Complex, Denver, CO

Estes Park- Winter Ecology: A Snowshoeing Trek for Families, Jan 28, Feb, 11, Feb. 25, Mar 10, Mar 24, Rocky Mountain National Park, Discover the serene beauty of RMNP in the wintertime on this four-hour snowshoe hike. This fun and educational program will lead you through snow-covered pine, spruce, and fir trees to learn how plants and animals survive wintertime using their unique adaptations and keen survival skills. Also, learn more about the properties of snow and how it can help the inhabitants of an area survive the long winter months.

Fort Collins - Great Plates of Downtown, Mar 3 - 14, Downtown Business Association, Over 25 downtown restaurants will offer amazing evening dining specials for a full two weeks! Each restaurant will be offering their own unique dinner specials to show off their specialties and favorite ingredients. It could be dinner for four or it could be a gourmet treat for one. Attendees will be able to enjoy this culinary celebration while experiencing the beautiful historic area of Downtown Fort Collins.

Grand Lake - Pink Ribbon Riders Snow Run (Snowmobile), March 9-10, This 2 day event is a benefit for breast cancer awareness. "Riding in honor and in memory of those we love." www.pinkribbonriders.com

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