The Winter Carnival was started in 1914. Carl Howelsen wanted to show off his ski jumping skills from his native Austria. He said that if he could raise $50, he would build a jump and show off his skills. F.M. Light was the first to throw in $5, the ski jump was built and the […]
This is Steamboat’s 101st Winter Carnival. What a wonderful legacy! The carnival began in 1913, when folks were tired of Colorado’s long, cold winters. They wanted a way to join together as a community to celebrate the winter and enjoy each others company. This makes our Winter Carnival the oldest, continuous winter carnival west of the Mississippi. And […]
What is a trunk show? Why did we start doing them with the Old Gringo boot company? Why should you attend? Instead of trying to explain (and since it’s way more fun), we’ll just show you this video with F.M. Light and Sons’ Del Lockhart and Old Gringo’s Buz Richmond. This interview took place on […]
Tell your friends: There’s going to be a flash mob in Steamboat Springs to celebrate Winter Carnival. It’s an important year – this is the 100th anniversary of the carnival. Here’s what you need to do: Watch the video. Learn the dance. Share with your friends. Note the time and place at the end of […]
The Cowboy Downhill in Steamboat Springs, CO is always a good time. But, unless you’ve been there, you can’t begin to understand the craziness that it represents. Think about it: Rodeo cowboys racing down a mountain on skis – a mode of transportation they’re anything but used to. Plus, they’re all decked out in their […]
Do you want to win a pair of Cinch Jeans or an autographed Billy Kidd Stetson? All you have to do is tune into KBCR – Big Country Radio and enter to win. It’s pretty simple. Why are we giving away western wear? Here’s the story: Thirty-nine years ago, Billy Kidd, Steamboat’s Director of Skiing […]
It’s time to celebrate! This year marks two very special birthdays; Steamboat Ski Area’s 50th, and Winter Carnival’s 100th. The first one we’ll be celebrating is the 50th. The big celebration takes place on January 12th, 2013. There are so many fun activities and events; from free concerts (The Yampa Valley Boys – one of […]
We are very excited to present the 7th Annual Downtown Hoedown and Chuckwagon Chili Challenge with MainStreet Steamboat Springs! The Hoedown had its origins in 2005 with the celebration of our 100th anniversary! We wanted to continue the fun, so we teamed up with MainStreet to bring it back year to year. This event is […]
