JUST ANNOUNCED:

Aspen Colorado's Wintersköl Celebration
January 8 - 11, 2009

See below for event schedule and information from 2008...

Aspen Colorado's Wintersköl™ Celebration
January 10th - January 13th, 2008

50% of all proceeds benefit AVH's Helmet Program
"wear your helmet, save your head!"

CONGRATULATIONS to TONY COIA of Basalt, CO, for submitting the 2008 slogan,
"Wintersköl™ 2008 - Some like it Hot!"
and winning (1) pass to the
2008 Food & Wine Magazine Classic in Aspen. 

THURSDAY 1/10/08:
8 a.m.    Anderson Ranch Arts Center's “Wintersculpt” 
Snow sculpture competition, Aspen Mall Area, Anderson Ranch, 970-923-3181  www.andersonranch.org
With more than $5000 in total prize money, the competition for Wintersculpt is intense. This year, each of the six teams chosen will receive a cash award. Teams often work around the clock on Thursday and Friday of the event to transform their 8' x 8' x 8' snow cubes into freestanding sculptures by the Saturday morning judging. An independent panel of judges critique the sculptures on their originality, creativity, and technical excellence. Artists registration deadline is Jan. 3rd by 5 p.m. contact Nicole Garrett at 970-923-3181, ext. 211.

Noon      ACRA Opening Luncheon 
Crystal Palace, Tickets are $40 for ACRA Members and $50 for non-members. Contact the ACRA at 970-925-1940 to purchase tickets.

7 p.m.      An Evening with Rufus Wainwright to Benefit The Buddy Program at Belly Up 
Call the Belly Up Aspen for tickets: 970-544-8084.  
7 p.m.   Private VIP Dinner including open bar
9 p.m.   Doors open to General Admission
10 p.m. Show 
The Buddy Program, 970-920-2130 or www.buddyprogram.org

8 p.m.   “The Laugh Your Aspen Off All-Stars” 
Wheeler Opera House. Free admission. Comedy Troupe. For more information, contact the Wheeler Opera House 970-920-5790

FRIDAY 1/11/08:
8 a.m.   Anderson Ranch Arts Center's “Wintersculpt”  
Sculpting continues. Aspen Mall Area.  
Anderson Ranch, 970-923-3181
www.andersonranch.org 

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Anderson Ranch Arts Center's "Kidsculpt" 
Snow sculpture competition, Aspen Mill Street Mall        
Anderson Ranch, 970-923-3181
www.andersonranch.org

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Men’s Health Village
Play Hard. Ski Harder. At the Men’s Health Village at Aspen Wintersköl™. Aspen Gondola Plaza.  Take some time out to chill at the Men's Health Village.  Free and open to everyone. www.menshealth.com/winter. 
  * Complimentary Subaru Shuttle Service, 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Call High Mountain Taxi at 970-925-8294 to reserve your ride.  Please mention the Men's Health Village when booking.  Subaru vehicles are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  * Aprés Ski Party, Men's Health Tent 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  *Amped Up 80s with the Spazmatics presented by ASICS at Belly Up
Call Belly Up Aspen for tickets: 970-544-8084; Doors open at 8:00 p.m.; Band plays at 10:30 p.m.
    
10 a.m. – Noon Apple Strudel Downhill 
Aspen Highlands, Apple Strudel Trail    
Free to everyone!  All participants receive a complimentary piece of apple strudel and a hot chocolate drink at the finish line!

NEW EVENT! 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  Wintersköl™ Rail Jam at Snowmass Mountain
11 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Registration outside Snowmass Ticket Pavilion, $20 for all athletes.  
All entry fees are combined for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards.
2-2:45 p.m. Rail Jam Practice
3- 4 p.m. Rail Jam Competition with DJ MECHANIK
4 p.m. Rail Jam Awards Ceremony & Après Concert featuring Lynx on the Snowmass Village Mall

3 – 7 p.m. "Wintersköl™ Art Celebration” at LivAspen Art, Aspen Highlands
In-house local artists feature paintings and original jewelry designs. Free and open to the public.  3 - 6 p.m. Live music by Shakedown Street! 
970-544-0411 or www.livaspenart.com

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.  "Soupsköl" 5th annual cook-off 
Soup contest. Downtown Aspen. Restaurants offer a FREE sample of their soup. Public votes for their favorite.    
Free to register, contact ACRA at 970-925-1940

7 p.m.    Fireworks at Snowmass Mountain

8 p.m.    Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams
Wheeler Opera House. Tickets $22.50 and $20.
For tickets 970-920-7770 or www.wheeleroperahouse.com     

SATURDAY 1/12/08:
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Men’s Health Village 
Play Hard. Ski Harder.  At the Men’s Health Village at Aspen Wintersköl™. Aspen Gondola Plaza.  Take some time out to chill at the Men's Health Village.  Free and open to everyone.  www.menshealth.com/winter.
  * "First Tracks" ski run...Be the first to make your marks on the early morning's fresh powder.  This event is invitation only.  Space is limited.
  * Complimentary Subaru Shuttle Service, 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.  Call High Mountain Taxi at 970-925-8294 to reserve your ride.  Please mention the Men's Health Village when booking.  Subaru vehicles are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  * Aprés Ski Party, Men's Health Tent 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  * Fireworks Viewing Party, The Bar at The Little Nell. 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. by invitation only. Celebrate the Fireworks Extravaganza with Men's Health and Armani Code.

11 a.m.   Canine Fashion Show – registration
Noon       Canine Fashion Show   
Corner of Cooper Ave. and Gelena St.  Free to participate.  Registration required and takes place day of.
For more information, contact ACRA at 970-925-1940.  

1– 4 p.m.  “WinterFest” featuring concert by Kinetix!
Cooper Avenue Mall    
Clowns, facepainters, and more!     
Produced by ACRA, 970-925-1940  

12 – 2 p.m.   Wintersköl™ Family Snowman Building Contest 
Red Brick Arts Center. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places. 
For more information contact the Red Brick Council for the Arts, 970-429-2777.

2 p.m.  Wintersköl™ Parade
Downtown Aspen. Free to participate. *Please Note: New Parade Route and judging location. Registration is required, contact the ACRA at 970-925-1940. 

2 p.m.  "Wintersculpt" Winners Announced
Aspen Mall Area, Anderson Ranch, 970- 923-3181

3 – 7 p.m. "Wintersköl™ Art Celebration” at LivAspen Art, Aspen Highlands
In-house local artists feature paintings and original jewelry designs. Free and open to the public. 
970-544-0411 or www.livaspenart.com

3:30 - 4:30p.m.  Aspen Skating Club Wintersköl ™ Skating Exhibition
Aspen Ice Garden

4:30 - 5:30p.m.  Public Skate
Aspen Ice Garden
   
6 – 8 p.m.   Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club Nordic BonFire Dinner  
Aspen Cross Country Center  
AVSC,  970-205-5140
Tickets go on sale December 15th at the Wheeler Box Office, the Aspen Cross Country Center, or the AVSC clubhouse. Tickets may also be purchased at the door but tickets sales are limited, advance purchase is encouraged. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of event.  Children 13 and under are $10 in advance, $15 day of event, and Family Packages are $45 in advance and $50 day of event.  Rental equipment will be available at the Cross Country Center.

8:15 p.m.  Torchlight Descent 
Little Nell –Aspen Mt. 

8:30 p.m.   Fireworks Extravaganza Presented by M & W PROPERTIES
Little Nell – Aspen Mt. 
 
9 p.m.    Robert Earl Keen, Texas singer/songwriter
Wheeler Opera House.  Tickets $40 & $35.  For tickets call 970-920-7770 or www.wheeleroperahouse.com  
  
SUNDAY 1/13/08:
7:30 a.m.    Wintersköl™ Hike for Hope Uphill Race
Buttermilk Mtn.  Registration is $25 & DOES NOT include the pancake breakfast. Reg. forms are available at the Ute Mountaineer from 1/08 – 1/13 or day-of reg. from 6 – 7:15 a.m. at Bumps Restaurant.  Or you can register on-line at www.active.com. For more information, contact 970-925-6137 or www.hikeforhopeMD.com

8 a.m.   Pancake Breakfast. $5. 
Cliff House Restaurant, Buttermilk Mountain  
 
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Men’s Health Village
Play Hard. Ski Harder.  At the Men’s Health Village at Aspen Wintersköl™.
Aspen Gondola Plaza.  Take some time out to chill at the Men's Health Village.  Free and open to everyone.  www.menshealth.com/winter.
  * Complimentary Subaru Shuttle Service, 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.  Call High Mountain Taxi at 970-925-8294 to reserve your ride.  Please mention the Men's Health Village when booking.  Subaru vehicles are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
   * Aprés Ski Party, Men's Health Tent 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

4:30 & 7:30 p.m.  Wheeler Film Society presents Singin in the Rain
Classic musical film followed by discussion with local film historian, Bob Klineman.  Wheeler Opera House.  Tickets $8.  FOr more information, contact 970-925-2291 or astaireaspen@comcast.net.

Schedule of Events is Subject to Change

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of Wintersköl™ 2007!  The results for Wintersköl™ 2007 are listed below.  If you would like to review the 2007 schedule, please click on the .pdf link at the bottom of the page.

WINTERSKÖL™ 2008 COMMUNITY PARTNERS:  
      

MEDIA PARTNERS:
      

FIREWORKS PRESENTING SPONSOR:

M & W PROPERTIES
 
BUTTON PRESENTED BY:

SOUPSKÖL COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTORS:

              
           

T&E Marshall Enterprises

PARADE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTORS:

   


 

FRIENDS OF WINTERSKÖL™:
GOLD LEVEL
Caribou Club 

SILVER LEVEL
Boogie’s Diner
Carl’s Pharmacy
Epic Dogz
Great Western Grog Shop
Land Title Guarantee Company
Merrill Lynch - Aspen
Orthopaedic Associates of Aspen & Glenwood
Pacifica Seafood & Raw Bar
Sheridan Real Estate

BRONZE LEVEL
Aspen Square
Carol Dopkin Real Estate
City Market
Colorado Mountain Express
Mezzaluna
Mountain House Lodge
Stan Clauson Associates, Inc.
Timberline Bank

CONTRIBUTOR LEVEL
Little Annie's
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service

LODGING SPONSORS
Annabelle Inn
Aspen Square
Aspen Alps
Aspen Meadows
Frias Properties
Hearthstone House
Hotel Jerome
L'Auberge d'Aspen
The Crestwood
The Gant
Tyrolean Lodge
Village Property Managers