Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival
Once again, it’s time to brush up on your ski jumping, muzzleloading biathlon and chariot racing skills because the 95thAnnual Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival is just around the corner. The Winter Carnival, hosted by the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, will take place at various locations throughout the Yampa Valley February 6-10.
Started by Carl Howelsen in 1914, the Winter Carnival has become the highlight of the winter season in Steamboat. Thousands of locals and visitors come out every year to observe and take part in the festivities which include ski jumping, dual slalom bicycle racing, a snowboarding jam session, tubing party, soda pop slalom, telemark revival, international muzzleloading biathlon, chariot racing and a fireworks display complete with an appearance by the famous Lighted Man.
The Winter Carnival is a Steamboat tradition that’s not to be missed and has something fun for the whole family. Long time Steamboat resident Lee Findell says, “It’s one of the signature events that make Steamboat the family place that it is.”
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