4 Must-See Winter Sporting Events in Colorado
It’s no secret that Colorado is an absolute paradise of winter sports. From skiing to snowmobiling to ice climbing, you can find just about anything in our Rocky Mountains. We all love to hit the slopes for fun, but for some it’s a career, and what better arena to test your skills than the peaks and valleys of Colorado? Winter sporting events in Colorado are world-famous and attract athletes and spectators from all walks of life. Whether you’re already a winter sports junkie or new to the game, this list will help you mark your calendar with the state’s greatest in outdoor entertainment. Furthermore, if you think you have what it takes to compete, some entries are open to the public! See how you stack up against the fittest in the world at these world-class winter sporting events in Colorado.
1) X Games Aspen
Photo courtesy of Stay Aspen Snowmass
Next to the winter Olympics, the X-Games are the end-all-be-all of winter sporting events. Athletes come from all over the world to test their mettle on the slopes of Aspen Snowmass. The event is broadcast worldwide via ESPN and ABC, so even if you can’t make it, you can tune in. In addition to all-day completion, enjoy a large selection of live music, not to mention all the appeal of the Aspen Snowmass Resort. Just a short drive from Denver, this is one of the best winter sporting events in Colorado to witness firsthand.
When: January 23rd – 26th 2019
Where: Aspen Snowmass
2) The Grand Traverse
Photo courtesy of The Aspen Times
Are you not content to sit back and watch others compete? Want to push yourself to the absolute limits? Anyone feeling brave and fit enough should enter this absolute madhouse of a cross-country ski race. Traversing 40 miles of extreme terrain in the Elk Mountains, racers ascend 6,800 vertical feet from Crested Butte to Aspen. Additionally, the race starts at midnight for additional avalanche security, so be sure to bring your headlamp! Of course, spectating the start and finish of this race is an absolute blast as well, so don’t worry if you’re not feeling up to those 40 miles (most of us aren’t!).
When: March 27th – 29th 2020
Where: Crested Butte to Aspen
Pagosa Springs Winterfest
Photo courtesy of Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce
Okay, so this isn’t technically a sporting event, but there’s certainly lots of friendly competition and winter festivities to enjoy. Compete in a free-for-all downhill sled race, or submerge yourself in icy water for the Penguin Plunge. Additionally, you can choose to relax and watch the liftoff of dozens of hot air balloons, a perfect balance to the hectic frenzy of most winter sporting events in Colorado.
When: January 24th – 26th 2020
Where: Pagosa Springs
4) Dew Tour
Photo courtesy of Dewtour.com
Journey to the extremes of human potential with this sporting event to beat all others. Mountain Dew pushes their course design to the next level and invites world-class athletes to give a truly great show. Jump in the car for a quick drive to one of the Front Range’s best mountains and one of the best winter sporting events in Colorado.
When: February 6th – 9th 2020
Where: Copper Moutnain
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