112th Winter Carnival – Friday Events and Tito’s Mountain Soiree

10 a.m. CHRISTY SPORTS SODA POP SLALOM
(Ages 11 and under, Howelsen Hill, magic carpet)
This is a fun race on the magic and big kid duals on the face carpet and is open to any skier or snowboarder ages 11 and under. REGISTRATION Opens January 31 and closes on February 5.

12:30 – 3 p.m. WINTER CARNIVAL RAIL JAM OPEN
(Steamboat Ski Resort, Looker’s right of the Christie Express bottom terminal)
Get ready to throw down and show off your skills at the Winter Carnival Rail Jam Open! This fun and inclusive event is open to skiers and snowboarders of all ages and ability levels. Whether you’re a seasoned shredder or just starting out, this jam session is all about progression, creativity, and good vibes. Participants will take turns hitting a specially designed rail jam course in a “Do a Trick, Get a Prize” format . Land a trick, and you could score awesome swag from DAKINE, North Face, Steamboat, and more!

Plus, there are special prizes for:

• Best Steamboat-themed costume (crowd cheers decide!)
• Best ski trick (judges’ pick)
• Best snowboard trick (judges’ pick)

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. NORDIC JUMPING EXHIBITION
(SSWSC Athletes, Howelsen Hill)
SSWSC Nordic Combined and Special Jumping athletes jump the 20-meter, 30 meter, 45 meter,75 meter and 100 meter jumps.

5:30 – 6 p.m. SKI BALLET
(Howelsen Hill, the big magic carpet next to the nordic ski jumps)
Wear your sequins and stretch pants! A throwback to the mid-70s and once an official Olympic sport, ski ballet in its purest form included routines choreographed to music consisting of flips, jumps, rolls, spins, and leg crossings. In this Winter Carnival competition, anything goes, but costumes are mandatory! All competitors must attend a pre-competition meeting at 4:30 p.m. on February 8 to sign a waiver and receive a lift ticket by showing a Winter Carnival Button. Join the fun as a competitor or spectator at Howelsen Hill.

5-8 p.m. STEAMBOAT FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK
(Lincon Avenue, Downtown Steamboat Springs)
Free self-guided tour of local art galleries, museums and alternative venues in downtown Steamboat Springs. These businesses remain open the first Friday of every month for this favorite event of locals and visitors alike. Many offer changing exhibits, so there is something new to see each month. Free to the public, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Refreshments are served. Make sure to check out this year’s Winter Carnival Poster Original Artwork at Pine Moon Gallery (117 9th Street).

5-7 p.m. WINTER CARNIVAL POSTER SIGNING
(Pine Moon Gallery 117 9th Street, Downtown Steamboat Springs)
112th Winter Carnival original poster artwork by RC Dieckhoff on display during FIRST FRIDAY and poster signing.

6 – 7 p.m. AMATEUR SKI JUMPING
(Ages 15+, Howelsen Hill)
Ski Jumping (on alpine equipment) under the lights on the historic ski jumps of Howelsen Hill. Prizes, jumping, and high-flying fun. Register ($25) the night of the event from 5 – 5:45 p.m. in the Fireplace Room at Howelsen Hill Lodge.
For more information, contact Pat Arnone at 970-734-8966.

6 – 8 p.m. JOHNSIE MEMORIAL DUAL SLALOM BICYCLE RACE
(Ages 12+, Howelsen Hill)
An exciting on-snow, mountain bike event. Most of the action takes place on the poma ride up to the top of the course, but this year the course will include more terrain and jumps to spice up the action. Come take a chance and ride the course or just spectate and watch the action.  Event includes practice, qualifying, and final competition rounds. Register the night of the event 5:00-5:30 p.m. in the Fireplace Room at Howelsen Hill Lodge.

7. – 11 p.m. TITO’S MOUNTAIN SOIREE
(Age 21+, Howelsen Hill, in the Big Tent)
Presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Celebrate the 112th Winter Carnival at an 80’s themed dance party with an evening of libations, food, live music by the 6 Million Dollar Band, fire pits, and more. Tickets are SOLD OUT for this event.