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· Colorado Winter Heats Up Even the Coldest of Days Snowcapped Festivals and Outdoor Activities AboundColo. (September 2003) - FESTIVAL FRIDAYS, January 2004: Each Friday carries a different tune in Pueblo, Colo. The annual winter lineup features music from Tejano and hot Tex-Mex to contemporary jazz and progressive rock, soul and R&B. The weekly concerts at the Bob Jackson Conference Center heat up with music, food and festivities. 719-295-7222 MOUNTAIN DEW VERTICAL CHALLENGE, January 2004: Even if you can't "Do the Dew," you can view the Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge at many of the Summit County ski resorts. This event encourages the daring to take on a NASTAR downhill ski course, and is open to all ages and abilities. www.coloradoski.com GREAT FRUITCAKE TOSS, January 2004: Not quite sure what to do with yet another fruitcake? Toss it, roll it or race it at the Great Fruitcake Toss in Manitou Springs, Colo. Join other fruitcake recipients for a day of "fruitful" fun. Competition begins in the morning with a relay run and continues through the day with a fruitcake derby, art show and prizes for the fruitcake that traveled farthest to make the event. 800-642-2567 BOULDER POLAR BEAR CLUB ICE PLUNGE, Jan. 1, 2004: Join other cold water enthusiasts for an early New Year morning dip in Boulder Reservoir at the annual Boulder Polar Bear Club Ice Plunge. Emergency medical assistance and hot beverages are on hand in case you need a little help recovering. 303-494-3348 3RD ANNUAL ICE FISHING CONTEST AT GREEN MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR, Jan. 17, 2004: Hook, line and sink em' at a premier northwestern Colorado reservoir. With some of the best trout fishing in Colorado, it's no wonder why Kremmling is often referred to as the "Sportsman's Paradise." Fishy festivities include a prize for the biggest fish caught. 877-573-6654 OURAY ICE FESTIVAL, Jan. 17 - 19, 2004: Bundle up and head out to the quaint Colorado mountain mining town that boasts the first man-made ice park in the world. Frozen waterfalls of sparkling blue and silver ice decorate the wall of the Uncompahgre Gorge creating an idyllic setting for the annual Ouray Ice Festival, in Ouray, Colo. The world's premier ice climbers pick their way through the "cool" three-day interactive climbing event. www.ourayicefestival.com 30th ANNUAL BUD LIGHT COWBOY DOWNHILL, Jan. 21, 2004: Pull off your cowboy boots, strap on your ski boots, and saddle up to the slopes. The 30th Annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill, in Steamboat Springs, lassos more than 100 of the best Pro Rodeo cowboys for a unique winter rodeo on the mountain. 970-879-6111 ESPN WINTER X GAMES, Jan. 24 - 28, 2004: The best of winter's extreme sports athletes descend on Aspen/Snowmass for the ESPN Winter X Games. The competitions attract a crowd of nearly 48,000 to see some of the world's best athletes compete in Moto Cross, ski, snowboard and snowmobile events. 888-649-5982 COLORADO FARM SHOW, Jan. 27 - 29, 2004: This three-day event highlights Weld County, the fourth largest agriculture-producing county in the country. Greeley, Colo., hosts the 40th annual farming extravaganza that draws more than 30,000 visitors to almost 350 agriculture exhibits and daily farming seminars. www.coloradofarmshow.com INTERNATIONAL SNOW SCULPTURE CHAMPIONSHIPS, Jan. 27 - Feb. 1, 2004: Teams from around the world come together each year in Breckenridge for the International Snow Sculpture Championships. The fresh snow and mountain setting provide the perfect backdrop for the creation of mammoth snow figures that are showcased throughout the weekend. 970-453-6018 COUNTRY IN THE ROCKIES, Jan. 27 - Feb. 1, 2004: Enjoy the crisp mountain air during Telluride's 10th Annual Country in the Rockies. This celebrity ski event at the town's Club Med Resort combines a great location with music and weekend festivities. www.citr.org SNOWDOWN WINTERFEST, Jan. 28 - Feb. 1, 2004: Durango kicks into high gear during its annual Snowdown Winterfest. This year's weekend theme is "Yabba Dabba Doo" and features more than 70 events from carnival cribbage and a Conga contest to a downhill kayak race and Western dance. www.snowdown.org All events are weather permitting and subject to change. For a listing of additional Colorado events and travel information, log onto www.colorado.com or call 800-COLORADO. Other January Events: January 2004: Annual Turquoise Lake 20-Mile Snowshoe Run, Leadville, 719-486-3581 Jan. 3 - 10, 2004: College Ski Week, Telluride, www.skitel.com Jan. 10 - 25, 2004: National Western Stock Show, Denver, 303-297-1166 Jan. 10, 2004: Lafayette Oatmeal Festival, Lafayette, 303-926-4352 Jan. 19, 2004: Martin Luther King March and Rally, Denver, www.denver.org Jan. 24, 2004: SALOMON Nordic Series: Colorado Governor's Cup, Frisco, 303-635-2815 Jan. 29 - Feb. 1, 2004: Gay and Lesbian Ski Week, Aspen, 888-649-5982 For more information, contact Greg Morton at 303-689-0704 / gmorton@praco.com or Stefanie Dalgar at 303-892-3885 / sdalgar@state.co.us. Media Contact: Greg Morton 303-689-0704 gmorton@praco.com Stefanie Dalgar 303-892-3885 sdalgar@state.co.us |
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