112th Winter Carnival – Thursday Events and S’More Family Fun Party

2 – 6 p.m. AIRBAG DEMONSTRATION
(All ages, Base of Nordic Jumps, Howelsen Hill)
Watch as SSWSC freestyle, freeskiing, and snowboard athletes perform tricks and aerials, launch into the air, and work on tricks, landing in a 50’ airbag! Closed to the public, this event offers exceptional photography opportunities of airborne athletes!

4 p.m. SNOW SCULPTURE VIEWING
(All ages, Lincoln Avenue, Downtown Steamboat Springs)
Stroll down Lincoln to view hand-carved snow sculptures! Judging will take place at 4 p.m. on February. 6, and winners will be highlighted with ribbons and announced at the street events on February. 8 and 9. Sculptures will be built on Feb. 6 by student and community teams inspired by the theme “Let Your Like Shine”. Vote on your favorite sculpture at @SteamboatCreates Facebook & Instagram. Voting closes Sunday, February 9 at midnight. REGISTER HERE

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. CROSS COUNTRY OBSTACLE COURSE
(Ages 5-12, Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds, Downtown off of 5th)
A fun and entertaining non-competitive obstacle course for nordic and “wanna be” nordic skiers at Howelsen Hill. Spectators are welcome. Pre-registration is not required, but a release form must be signed or already be on file with SSWSC in order to participate.

5:00 – 8:00 p.m. S’MORE FAMILY FUN PARTY
(Howelsen Hill Party Tent, Downtown off of 5th Street)
Presented by Town Hall and Mountain and Co.
Food provided by La Central Catering
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Families, take part in the Winter Carnival Celebration! During the evening activities at Howelsen Hill, join us for a family-style chili and s’more party in the big white tent on Vanatta Ballfield. Just call it S’More Family Fun!  Enjoy the outside ski activities, then head into the tent for warm chili, a DJ, and dancing! Complete with a bonfire and s’more-making outside! A Winter Carnival button and ticket are required. TICKETS go on sale on January 30 at 10 a.m. and usually sell out. Food is served on a first come, first serve.

5 – 6 p.m. POWDERTOOLS COMMUNITY TERRAIN PARK JAM SESSION
(Ages 14 and Under, Howelsen Hill, Downtown off of 5th)
Open to both skiers and snowboarders. Located under the lights of the Howelsen Hill Terrain Park, this event is open to the public. Pre-registration is required at 4:00 p.m. at the terrain park. A liability waiver must be signed or already be on file with the SSWSC in order to participate. Practice runs from 4:30-5:00pm, Jam Session from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

4:30 – 6 p.m. FAMILY DUALS
(All Ages, Howelsen Hill, Downtown off of 5th)
Everyone is a winner in this friendly competition. Come join our family fun by racing or bumping down the junior courses on Howelsen Hill Face. Go head to head on the GS-style race course. Pre-registration is not required, but a release form must be signed or already on file with SSWSC in order to participate.

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. SKI JUMPING JAMBOREE
(Ages 4-11, Hill Size Bump & 20, Howelsen Hill, Downtown off of 5th)
Kids can try the Bump Jump and 20-meter jump at the nordic jumping complex of Howelsen Hill for some flying fun on alpine equipment. Pre-registration is not required, but a release form must be signed or already be on file with SSWSC in order to participate.