2010 Winter Carnival in Steamboat Springs
Posted by John Peretz on Thu, Feb 04, 2010 @ 05:40 AM
Steamboat Springs 2010 Winter Carnival kicks into high gear this weekend. The flurry of signature activities include Ski Jumping at Howlesen Hill, a Tubing Party, family events through downtown, ice sculptures, the famous Lighted Man during the Saturday night extravaganza that includes fireworks, and the legendary Diamond Hitch Parade on Sunday morning with the world's only high school marching band on skis.
This is the 97th edition of Winter Carnival, one of the coolest events in any ski town in America. Winter Carnival has been featured in many national magazine and on network television, including Ski Magazine and Good Morning America.
This 2010 Winter Carnival will have special meaning for Ski Town USA® since the town will be sending 17 athletes to the 2010 Winter Olympics in a special send-off at the downtown Court House on Friday Evening. Steamboat Springs continues its amazing run at the Winter Olympics, having sent more athletes to the winter games than any other city in America. This year's group of 17 participants will compete in five different disciplines and represent four countries.
The Saturday and Sunday morning street events include various races on horses and skis, with children participating in the street slalom, ski joring, a donkey jump and several ring and spear/box contests on a snow-covered Lincoln Avenue through downtown.
Saturday night's main event at Howelsen Hill includes ski jumping, aerials, a torch parade, the famous Lighted Man and the winter's best fireworks display.
The Sunday Diamond Hitch Parade starts at 11:30 am and features the most unlikely high school band you'll ever see, since they're on skis!
We hope that you decide to visit Steamboat Springs during the 2010 Winter Carnival. While you're here, stop at the newest day spa in Steamboat Springs, All Season Wellness, a hip, Asian-infused day spa located mid-town next to McDonald's.
