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61st Annual Wintersköl Celebration
January 12-15, 2012
HISTORY OF WINTERSKÖL OFFICIAL WINTERSKÖLTM 2012 SLOGAN BUTTONS are ON SALE at the following businesses: ACRA, Airport Visitors Center, Visitor Pavillion, Wheeler Opera House Visitor desk, Alpine Bank Aspen, Community Banks of Colorado, Vectra Bank Colorado, Clark's Market, City Market Aspen, Carl's Pharmacy, Great Western Grog Shop, Victoria's, Purebarre Aspen, Morris & Fyrwald Real Estate, Aspen Brewing Company, Tasters Aspen, Ute Mountaineer, Pomeroy Sports.
Wintersköl, Aspen's annual "toast to winter," dates back to a quiet January in 1951. Jack DePagter, previous owner of the Holland House, created Wintersköl. In 1949 Jack began bartending at the Hotel Jerome. Noticing a lull in business during the 3 weeks after Christmas when the ski lifts closed, Jack decided that there must be something he and his friends could do to bring people into Aspen. His idea: a winter carnival to celebrate Aspen's unique Nordic lifestyle, like those at European ski resorts. With that idea...Wintersköl was born!
Today, the four day celebration features on-mountain activities, Soupsköl, the Canine Fashion Show, winterfest, fireworks, and much more.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2012 WINTERSKOL WINNERS of SOUPSKOL, CANINE FASHION SHOW, & WINTERSCULPT
SOUPSKOL RESULTS:
This year's winner is Ute City. Congratulations to Ute City & their team for creating the most delicious soup in town! The 2012 runner up is Finbarr's Irish Pub located in Aspen, and the third place goes to Mayberry Café located in Basalt. 2012 competitors included: 39 Degrees, Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Aspen Valley Hospital, BB's Kitchen, Challenge Aspen, Clark's Market, Conundrum Catering, Elk's Lodge #224, eatAspen.com, Finbarr's Irish Pub, Il Mulino, Inn at Aspen, in THE soup, Kenichi, Johnny McGuire's Deli, Little Annie's Eating House, Mayberry Cafe, Merry Go Round, Pacifica Seafood, Red Onion, RumbleStrip Cafe, Sabra's Deli, Spice It Up, Syzygy, The Cheese Shop, The Grand, The Restaurant at the St Regis, The Silvertree Hotel, The Uppercrust, Ute City, and Viceroy Snowmass.
2012 CANINE FASHION SHOW WINNERS:
Most Adorable: Crystal Berry with Kina
Best Multiple: Joy West with Apollo and Bacchus
Funniest: Sarah Ogrin with Petey
Best Theme: Melissa Goldrich with Bonzai
Best in Snow: Kahle Toothill with Rocky
Honorable Mentions:
Most Adorable: Lulu Gross with Gemma
Best Multiple: Cheryl Simpson with Homer and Marge
Funniest: Renee Grossman with Lucy
Best Theme: Trish Aragon with Bella Judges
CFS Judges:
1. Suzanne Blumberg - Pet Pals
2. Richard Geiske - Scooper Man
3. Seth Sachson - Aspen Animal Shelter
WINTERSCULPT:
Criteria: Overall creativity and design concept, technical execution and use of snow as a medium, compliance with the criteria and rules, and interpretation of the 2012 theme, "Seize the Summit." First Place ($400) - The Ralphs (Snow Cat), Second Place ($200) - Team Metta (Buddha, Seize the Summit of Your Happiness), Third Place ($100) - Team Wille Mammoth (Peak Pleistocene Predator).
The Wintersköl Committee and Aspen Chamber Resort Association have selected "Wintersköl 2012: Seize the Summit" as the official slogan for the 61st Annual Wintersköl Celebration. The winning slogan was submitted by John Hailey, General Manager of Aspen City Market. Congratulations John!
OFFICIAL WINTERSKÖLTM 2012 BUTTON
The 2012 Wintersköl button is brought to you by Aspen Valley Hospital. 50% of all proceeds will go towards the AVH Helmet Program. "Be Smart! Wear a Helmet."
2012 WINTERSKOL KING & QUEEN
Ted and Christy Mahon have truly "seized the summit." As avid outdoor enthusiasts, Ted and Christy have reached the summit and conquered many peaks while living in Aspen. Both Ted and Christy have climbed and skied all of Colorado's 14ers (54 peaks over 14,000 feet) and, in fact, Christy was the first woman ever to do so!
A true partnership (Ted & Christy were married in 2009) their list of accomplishments has reached impressive heights. Inspired by the amazing natural beauty and resources of the Aspen area, their passions include mountain climbing, running, ski mountaineering, skiing, and more.
Originally from New York, Ted came to Aspen in 1994 with the idea of skiing for one winter and then moving back home. A graduate of Lehigh University, Ted studied neuroscience and planned to go to medical school. But like so many others, Ted was drawn to the spirit of Aspen and never left. Since arriving he has dedicated his life to the outdoors and created a balance of work, play, and exploration working evenings at Cache Cache since 2000 and at the Aspen Skiing Company as an instructor since 1997. In 2003 Ted climbed Mount Everest as a competitor in one of the first reality television shows, "Global Extremes - 4 Runners of Adventure"...the result, he won! Since 1996 Ted has completed over twenty-five marathons, eight 50 mile runs (combinations of both road and trail runs), ten 100 mile trail runs, ten plus 40 mile Nordic ski races, with about 20 or so half marathons thrown in for fun. In addition to climbing all 54 Colorado 14'ers by 2001, Ted has also summitted many peaks around the world.
Christy, originally from Denver, moved to Aspen in 1998. After graduating from Denver University with a degree in Museum Studies, Christy worked at Stay Aspen Snowmass for a year and a half before obtaining a position at the Aspen Art Museum. Christy spent eleven and half years at the Aspen Art Museum and recently left her position as Special Events Director to join the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies as the Development Director. Inspired by friends, Christy also began climbing, skiing and exploring the outdoors. In 2000 Christy ran her first marathon in Chicago and as an ultra-marathoner competed in her first 50 miler in 2007 at the San Juan Solstice and her first 100 miler in 2008 at the Wasatch Front 100. On skis Christy has competed for over decade in close to 30 races including the Elk Mountain Grand Traverse (which she and Ted placed 1st Co-ed in 2007) and the Coureur De Bois (a 90K skate race from Steamboat to the Wyoming border and back.) Christy has also summitted many peaks around the world, and as has Ted, she's climbed the Centennial Peaks (Colorado's tallest 100 Peaks.) In 2004 Christy completed climbing all 54 Colorado 14'ers and by 2010, became the first woman to ski all of them.
Ted and Christy met in 2000 through mutual friends. Fittingly, their first date was skiing Quandary Peak (one of Colorado's 14'ers near Breckenridge) and ever since then they have been pushing each other reach new heights. Embracing the Aspen idea of mind, body, and spirit, every weekend is an adventure and every year is a new goal. For more information and the adventures of Ted and Christy, please visit their blog at www.stuckintherockies.com.
Discounts & Freebies offered January 12 - January 15 with the purchase of a 2012 button ($1):
Aspen Locations:
Ajax Tavern - 10% off Dinner
Aspen Art Museum - FREE Gift or 10% Discount at AAM Museum Shop
Aspen Brewing Company - Buy any merchandise (t-shirt, hat, sweatshirt) and get a free pint of Aspen Brewery Craft Ale
Aspen Historical Society - FREE entrance to the Wheeler/Stallard Museum, former residence to Jerome B. Wheeler and former Aspen Institute presidents.
D&E, Four Mountain Sports, & Helly Hansen - 15% off total purchase
Montagna - 10% off Dinner
Paradise Bakery & Café - FREE Chipper Cookie with purchase
Purebarre Aspen - Buy one & get one free Purebarre class
Taster's Pizza - 15% off Dine in/ Take out (no delivery) Aspen Only
Victoria's Espresso - Buy one & Get one FREE
Snowmass Locations:
Fuel - FREE cookie with purchase of any menu item
Goodfellows Pizza - FREE fountain drink with lunch
2012 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (as of 1/11/12)
THURSDAY 1/12/2012
Noon - 1:30 p.m. ACRA Opening Luncheon
St. Regis Aspen. Tickets $40 for members/$50 for non-members. For tickets call ACRA, 970-925-1940
4:00 p.m. Anderson Ranch Arts Center's "Wintersculpt"
Aspen Mall Area. Snow sculpture competition. Sculptures will be judged on Saturday, January 14 at 5 pm and awards will be announced at 6 pm at CP Burger. Visit andersonranch.org/wintersculpt for more information or email Sonya Taylor at staylor@andersonranch.org.
Anderson Ranch selects 5 teams to participate in this intense 48 hour snow sculpture competition. 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 creations. By Saturday afternoon, the completed sculptures are judged by a panel of independent community members based on creativity, technical execution, and compliance to rules. Anderson Ranch, 970-923-3181 or www.andersonranch.org
6:00 p.m. Special Art Museum Wintersköl Events:
Soup's On at the AAM: The AAM and 2011 Soupsköl competition winner Merry-Go-Round present a free preview of Friday night's Soupsköl celebration followed by a fun, interactive discussion on contemporary art! Aspen Art Museum, 970-925-8050 or www.aspenartmuseum.org
7:30 p.m. A Special Wintersköl Naturalist Night at the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
Beaver: Nuisance or Opportunity. Join ACES for a fun, cozy evening at Hallam Lake with Colorado's Beaver Expert, Sherri Tippie, and hot chocolate and cookies. FREE Admission. ACES, 970-925-5756, http://www.aspennature.org/
9:00 p.m. Belly Up Aspen
Tea Leaf Green - Five-piece rock-n-roll jam band from San Francisco. Tickets are $18/$20 day of. 970-544-9800 or www.bellyup aspen.com
FRIDAY 1/13/2012
...Anderson Ranch Arts Center's "Wintersculpt" continues...
Aspen Mall Area.
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Anderson Ranch Arts Center's "Kidsculpt"
Mill Street Mall, by McDonalds. Kids snow sculpture competition.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Men's Health & Women's Health Village at Aspen Wintersköl
Aspen Gondola Plaza. The Ultimate Party in The Snow. Check out our schedule of events and carve your trail through Aspen WinterskölTM 2012.
RECOVER from your day on the slopes with tranquil spa services and new products to try in the Men's Health/Women's Health Sanctuary. Daily 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Men's Health/Women's Health Sanctuary, Lower Gondola Plaza
LOUNGE between runs in the Men's Health/Women's Health Lodge, featuring games, sweeps and an Internet café. Daily 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Men's Health/Women's Health Lodge, Upper Gondola Plaza
SIP beer and wine, munch on snacks and groove to the sounds of some of Aspen's hottest DJs at our Après-Ski Parties. Daily 3-5 p.m. Men's Health/Women's Health Lodge, Upper Gondola Plaza
DANCE at our annual Snow Jam concert featuring The Spazmatics at Belly Up, Aspen
Friday, January 13, 2012. Tickets are $25. Doors open at 9 p.m. Band plays at 10 p.m. Belly Up, Aspen, 450 S. Galena. Get your tickets at http://www.bellyupaspen.com/, by calling 970-544-9800 or at the Belly Up, Aspen box office.
10:30 a.m. - noon Apple Strudel Downhill
Apple Strudel Trail, Aspen Highlands. Free to everyone! All participants receive complimentary apple strudel with whipped cream and a drink, and bragging rights at finish line!
NOON - 4:00 p.m. Willow Creek Bistro's Famous Après Ski Pig Roast
Willow Creek Bistro Patio at The Ritz Carlton, Aspen Highlands. $2 pulled pork sandwiches and drink specials for Wintersköl button wearers.
4:00- 6:00 p.m. "Soupsköl," Aspen's 9th annual soup cook-off
Cooper Ave. & Hunter St. Soupsköl is a soup-making contest judged by the public to determine which restaurant has the best soup in our valley. Each restaurant offers a FREE sample of their soup. The public will TEXT their vote for their favorite and the winner gets the coveted Soup Bowl Trophy and bragging rights for the next year! Free to everyone. Register for Soupsköl TODAY! Space is limited, registration is free but required. All soup must be made in a certified/licensed kitchen. ACRA, 970-925-1940 or visit www.aspenchamber.org
7:30 p.m. Local's Night
The Wheeler Opera House. Laugh with local comedians Don Chaney, Mark Thomas and Alexa Fitzpatrick, sing to -the one-man band- Hurricane Carter and dance to the rock and funk sounds of Sector 7G. It is a FREE event for the locals by Aspen's very own locals. 970-920-5770 or http://www.wheeleroperahouse.com/.
7:30 p.m. & 9:15 p.m. JAS Café Downstairs @ the Little Nell presents Cyrille Aimée & Diego Figueiredo
Vocalist Cyrille Aimée's unique blend of French gypsy jazz and Dominican rhythm and spice is joined by one of the most talented guitarists in
the world, Brazilian Diego Figueiredo. Tickets $30 advance/ $40 day of. 970-920-4996 or http://www.jazzaspensnowmass.org/.
10 p.m. Men's Health/Women's Health Present Snow Jam 6
Belly up Aspen. Featuring the Spazmatics, 80's new wave tribute band. Tickets $25. 970-544-9800 or www.bellyupaspen.com.
SATURDAY 1/14/2012
... Anderson Ranch Arts Center's "Wintersculpt" continues...
Aspen Mall Area. Sculpting continues until judging begins at 5:00 p.m. Winners announced at 6 p.m. at CP Burger.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Men's Health & Women's Health Village at Aspen Wintersköl
Aspen Gondola Plaza. The Ultimate Party in The Snow. Check out our schedule of events and carve your trail through Aspen WinterskölTM 2012.
RECOVER from your day on the slopes with tranquil spa services and new products to try in the Men's Health/Women's Health Sanctuary. Daily 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Men's Health/Women's Health Sanctuary, Lower Gondola Plaza
LOUNGE between runs in the Men's Health/Women's Health Lodge, featuring games, sweeps and an Internet café. Daily 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Men's Health/Women's Health Lodge, Upper Gondola Plaza
SIP beer and wine, munch on snacks and groove to the sounds of some of Aspen's hottest DJs at our Après-Ski Parties. Daily 3-5 p.m. Men's Health/Women's Health Lodge, Upper Gondola Plaza
WATCH the WinterskölTM Fireworks Display at our Little Nell viewing party. Saturday, January 14, 7:30-9:30 p.m. The Little Nell, 675 E. Durant. RSVP required; visit the Men's Health/Women's Health Lodge to RSVP. Space is limited.
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Wintersköl Public Skate
Lewis Ice Arena. Free admission. Aspen Recreation Center, 970-544-4100.
Noon - 4:00 p.m. WINTERFEST
Cooper Ave Mall. Family fun, free and open to everyone.
- Noon - 4:00 p.m. Clowns, face painters, live music, Aspen Kettle Corn, POP! cotton candy, and more!
- Noon - 1:00 p.m. Canine Fashion Show - Registration Free to participate. Registration required and takes place day of.
- 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Canine Fashion Show Aspen's four-legged friends will gather in style at the 24th Annual Canine Fashion Show. This event highlights canine couture, style and overall pampering of furry companions. Come out and support these fashion-conscious pups!
- 2:00 p.m. - Performance by the K9 Kings - The Ultimate Flying Dog Show
- 3:00 p.m. - US Air Force Drum & Bugle Corps and the El Jebel Shrine Pipe Band
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. CP Burger Skating Party
FREE Skating & rentals, great music, and delicious CP Burger specials.
7:30 p.m. & 9:15 p.m. JAS Café Downstairs @ the Little Nell presents Cyrille Aimée & Diego Figueiredo
Vocalist Cyrille Aimée's unique blend of French gypsy jazz and Dominican rhythm and spice is joined by one of the most talented guitarists in
the world, Brazilian Diego Figueiredo. Tickets $30 advance/ $40 day of. 970-920-4996 or http://www.jazzaspensnowmass.org/.
8:00 p.m. Torchlight Descent
Little Nell - Aspen Mountain
8:15 p.m. Wintersköl Fireworks Extravaganza
Little Nell - Aspen Mountain
9:00 p.m. Andy Hackbarth
Wheeler Opera House. Denver-based award-winning singer/songwriter and dazzling guitarist, coming to the Wheeler with his band. Andy's performances feature a combination of upbeat original contemporary folk songs and flamenco guitar selections, as well as a few unique renditions of crowd-favorite cover tunes. A former Aspen Music Festival student and participant in the Wheeler's 2011 7908 Aspen Songwriters Festival, his high energy, talent, humor, and genuine love for making great music continue to make him an audience favorite. Free admission. 970-920-5770 or http://www.wheeleroperahouse.com/.
10:00 p.m. Belly Up Aspen
Jes Grew - Aspen's local eclectic rock & roll band plays originals and rock n'roll classics.
Tickets are $8/$10 day of. 970-544-9800 or http://www.bellyupaspen.com/.
SUNDAY 1/15/2012
7:30 a.m. Wintersköl Hike for Hope Uphill
Buttermilk Mountain. 8th Annual Family Charity Event, 100% of funds raised go to research a cure for Muscular Dystrophy. Registration is $25 and DOES NOT include the pancake Breakfast at Cliffhouse. Day of registration will be from 6 - 7:15 am at Bumps Restaurant. Door prizes and a huge prize give-away, fun for all!! For more information and to pre-register, 970-925-6137 or http://www.hikeforhopemd.com/.
8:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast
Cliff House Restaurant, Top of Buttermilk Mountain, $5
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Men's Health & Women's Health Village at Aspen Wintersköl
Aspen Gondola Plaza. The Ultimate Party in The Snow. Check out our schedule of events and carve your trail through Aspen WinterskölTM 2012.
RECOVER from your day on the slopes with tranquil spa services and new products to try in the Men's Health/Women's Health Sanctuary. Daily 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Men's Health/Women's Health Sanctuary, Lower Gondola Plaza
LOUNGE between runs in the Men's Health/Women's Health Lodge, featuring games, sweeps and an Internet café. Daily 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Men's Health/Women's Health Lodge, Upper Gondola Plaza
SIP beer and wine, munch on snacks and groove to the sounds of some of Aspen's hottest DJs at our Après-Ski Parties. Daily 3-5 p.m. Men's Health/Women's Health Lodge, Upper Gondola Plaza
9:00 p.m. Belly Up Aspen
Jackie Greene with Nicki Bluhm & The Grambers. Combining soul, blues, gospel, rock, country, and bluegrass Jackie Greene has been praised as the "Prince of Americana" by The New York Times. Tickets are $18/$20 day of. 970-544-9800 or www.bellyupaspen.com.
**Schedule of Events is Subject to Change**
WINTERSKÖLTM 2012 COMMUNITY PARTNERS:
2012 MEDIA PARTNERS:
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SKÖL TO COMMUNITY SPIRIT:
SOUPSKÖL SPONSORS:
T&E Marshall Enterprises, Inc.
2012 WINTERSKÖL BUTTON BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
FRIENDS OF WINTERSKÖL:
GOLD:
Caribou Club
SILVER:
Aspen Orthopaedic Associates
Colorado Mountain Express
Lenny "Boogie" Weinglass
Great Western Grog Shop
The Macallan
Merrill Lynch - Aspen
Pacifica Seafood & Raw Bar
BRONZE:
Aspen Meadows
Little Annie's Eating House
Mezzaluna
Peach's Corner Cafe
