World Cup races
FIS Women’s Alpine World Cup Races are coming to Aspen Friday-Dec. 11. The Aspen Winternational tradition continues when Olympic favorites and hopefuls descend on Aspen for a weekend of action and entertainment. The fastest women in the world will compete to garner international notoriety before heading off to the World Games in Italy in February. Racing kicks off on Friday with the women’s super G, followed by the women’s GS on Saturday and the women’s slalom on Sunday. An entire weekend of events and activities is planned around the races, including a free Hi-Fi Concert downtown, fireworks and festivals. More information is available at 970-
300-7028 or e-mail sakullian@aspensnowmass.com.
Music in Estes Park
Estes Park Village band and the Estes Park Jazz Big Band join forces for a holiday concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Estes Park High School Auditorium, 1600 Manford Ave. Admission is free. Call 970-586-9203 for more information. Then take the Holiday Art Walk, a self-guided tour of 22 galleries and artist studios in the area, offered through Dec. 31. Maps are available at the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park, 304 E. Elkhorn Ave., or call 970-586-
9203 . The Holiday Art Exhibition and Sale, also at the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park, is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-
Sunday through Jan. 1. More information at 970-586-9203.
Gunnison home tour
Gunnison’s holiday home tour Dec. 11 features five local homes that will display their unique architecture and holiday decorations. The cost is $10 per person. For additional information, e-mail info@gunnison chamber.com or phone 970-641-1501.
Moonlight skiing
Venture out for the Moonlight Ski Tour and Party beginning at the Crested Butte Nordic Center, 620 Second St. A full-moon ski each month begins at 8 p.m. Dec. 15, Jan. 14, Feb. 13 and March 14. Cost is $12; additional details from Mark White at 970-349-1707, or e-mail mark@cbnordic.org or visiting cbnordic.org.
Snowshoe routes
Alan Apt, author of “Snowshoe Routes: Colorado’s Front Range,” will present a slide show at REI Denver, 1416 Platte St., at 7 p.m. Dec. 15. Apt is an active snowshoer, climber, skier and backpacker who has lived near the Front Range for more than 25 years. He will explore the best local snowshoe routes for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners and families with young children to experienced mountaineers. Admission is free. Phone 303-756-3100 for more information.
Films in Steamboat
Steamboat Mountain’s Film Festival returns Dec. 16-18 with a collection of outdoor adventure films from around the world. The festival will showcase the talents of more than 20 independent filmmakers, with a special children’s film screening and afternoon seminars on action sports photography and cinematography, screenwriting, film editing and film production. A full festival pass may be purchased for $49 and includes entry to seminars, matinees and all evening feature presentations, including the Northwest Colorado Outdoor Action Film Contest. Festival passes are on sale through Steamboat Central Reservations at 800-922-2722 or online at steamboat.com.
For those specifically interested in the Northwest Colorado Outdoor Action Film Contest on Sunday only, tickets are $5 and will be on sale at the door of the event Dec. 18 starting at 5:30 p.m. A portion of ticket sales will benefit the DeSo Foundation. The Steamboat Mountain Film Festival Breakaway Package is valid Dec. 12-19 and includes two nights’ lodging, three days of skiing and a three-day film festival pass from $198. Call 800-922-2722 or visit steamboat.com.
Royal Gorge passports
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Cañon City, is offering an adult half-price season passport for visitors of all ages. A $30 adult ticket is $15 and is good for one year from the date of purchase. Discounted season passports may be purchased through Jan. 2. The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, open 365 days, features the world’s highest suspension bridge at 1,053 feet above the Arkansas River, the world’s steepest incline railway, and the world’s longest single-span aerial tram. The passports can be purchased online at royalgorgebridge.com or by visiting the park. The park is located about 10 miles west of Cañon City on U.S. 50. For more information, call 719-275-7507, or visit royalgorgebridge.com.
