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99th Annual Winter Carnival

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - Sunday, February 12, 2012

Beginning as the organizing committee for the first Winter Carnival, the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club (SSWSC) has maintained the Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival as a service to the community since 1914, making it the oldest, continuous winter carnival west of the Mississippi. Winter Carnival started as a way to help residents cope with cabin fever during the height of the Colorado winter season. The event continues to this day as a way to celebrate winter; as a reason for neighbors to gather; and as an opportunity for everyone to experience a piece of Ski Town USA® history and tradition.

Rated Top 10 Winter Carnival in the World by National Geographic
Highlights of the 96th Event from Good Morning America's "Weekend Window"

This annual celebration includes a variety of events that embrace our western heritage and highlight Steamboat's tradition of winter sports. The festivities include such events as: Ski Jumping competitions, Snowboarding Jam Session, Soda Pop Slalom, Tubing Party, Diamond Hitch Parade which includes the High School band on skis, Street Events on Lincoln Avenue, and Night Extravaganza at Howelsen Hill with a brilliant fireworks display and the famous Lighted Man.

Photo: Jay O'Hare

Winter Carnival Information and Schedules

Winter Carnival Street Events Schedule
Winter Carnival Fun Facts and Western Heritage

For detailed information on the Night Extravaganza and other Winter Carnival events visit the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club.

Ever been pulled behind a horse, on skis, down main street? Not many people can say they have, but Penn Lukens (2011 NorAm halfpipe Champion) gives us a taste of his experience growing up competing in these events.
Winter Carnival: From the Eyes of a Donkey Jumper!

Photo: Matt Stensland, Steamboat Pilot & Today

The History and Tradition for the Steamboat Winter Carnival
An interview with Leif Howelsen, son of Carl Howelsen (founder of the Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival), shows us the tradition of the Steamboat Winter Carnival and what Ski Town USA® is all about.

Thanks to Howelsen Place and Jay Kinghorn for putting this beautiful video together.

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