Cowboy Downhill Fun at Steamboat
Today hosts what, for many, is a sort of comedic epitome of Steamboat.
Yes, Steamboat: That Western-Ranch-Town-meets-World-Class-Ski-Resort. And what better way to capture that spirit than the Cowboy Downhill. In its 36th year, this event began when Billy Kidd, Steamboat’s Director of Skiing, and Larry Mahan, six-time All-Around World Champion cowboy, decided to have a sort of party on the snow and invited a few of their ProRodeo friends to Steamboat for a day of skiing. The cowboys had so much fun that they decided to make it a formal tradition each year in coincidence with Denver’s National Western Stock Show, turning into what is now one of the highlights of the Steamboat winter season.
And it is not a show to be missed! These cowboys may be pros when it comes to the rodeo arena, but on the snow their skill sets vary vastly - from pretty experienced, down to never-ever on skis. The main event will take place at the base of the ski area at 4:00pm, and you can see today’s complete schedule below (courtesy of steamboat.com):
| 8:30 - 10:30am | Race Registration at the Competition Services Office in Gondola Square (Cowboy participants only…more details) |
| 12:00 - 2:00pm | Cowboy/VIP BBQ on the Bear River Deck (Cowboy participants only…more details) |
| 12:00 - 4:00pm | Public Festivities in Gondola Square, in the Bud Light Tents, and at the Bear River Bar & Grill, with live musical entertainment |
| 2:30-4:00pm | Bud Light Concert featuring Cowboy Mouth - Gondola Square |
| 4:00pm | 38th Annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill - Timed Event Slalom Followed by the Stampede event |
| 5:30pm (approx.) | Cowboy Downhill Awards on Bear River Terrace in Gondola Square |
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