The Edge: A handy calendar of winter events

A A A Comments (1) Thursday, Nov 12 2009

Below you'll find a blizzard of the season's best activities and events. For more information on individual ski areas and resorts, see The Edge, our annual winter guide.

November

Aspen Shortsfest 2010: Accepting submissions of live-action, documentary and animation short films and videos for the 19th annual international competition in April. Discounted early submission deadline is Nov. 1; regular deadline Dec. 15; late deadline Dec. 31. Through Dec. 31, 970-925-6882, www.aspenfilm.org. Aspen, Colo. Hwy. 82, Aspen.

Ladies Night at Woodward at Copper: Thursdays. Continues through Nov. 19. Copper Mountain Resort, 209 Ten Mile Cir., Frisco, 1-866-841-2481, www.coppercolorado.com.

Ski Expo: Nov. 13-15. Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, 28194 US Hwy 6, Dillon, 1-888-272-7246, www.arapahoebasin.com.

KOTO Ski Swap: Nov. 13-15, tellurideskiresort.com. Telluride, Hwy. 145, Telluride, 1-888-783-0257, www.visittelluride.com.

Colorado Ski and Snowboard Expo: Colorado's largest temporary ski and snowboard shop, with representatives from mountain resorts, equipment manufacturers, backcountry information, travel destinations and winter-themed entertainment. Fri., Nov. 13, 12-10 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., $12, kids ages 12 and under free, www.bewisports.com/expos/denver. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., 303-228-8000, www.denverconvention.com.

Craig Robinson: Fri., Nov. 13, 8 p.m., $17-$30. The Riverwalk Center, 150 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, 970-453-420.

Bighorn Sheep Festival: Sheep viewing at the Wildlife Viewing Area, with hikes, guided bus tours, speakers, kids' activities, tall tales, campfire and live music. Sat., Nov. 14, 10 a.m., Free, wildlife.state.co.us/Viewing/EventsFestivals/BighornFestival.htm. Georgetown, Exit 228, I-70 West, Georgetown, 303-567-4660, www.clearcreekcounty.org.

Loveland Ski Ball: Dinner, dancing, silent auctions; meet and greet members of the 2009-10 U.S. Ski Team. Sat., Nov. 14, 6-10 p.m. Loveland Ski Area, 12 mi. east of Silverthorne at I-70, Exit 216, Georgetown, 1-800-736-3SKI, www.skiloveland.com.

Loveland Ski Area Digital Photo Contest: You have all winter to take your photos; winners will be selected in three categories with one overall grand-prize winter. Nov. 15-April 15. Loveland Ski Area, 12 mi. east of Silverthorne at I-70, Exit 216, Georgetown, 1-800-736-3SKI, www.skiloveland.com.

Opening Day: Wed., Nov. 18. Winter Park Resort, Exit 232 from I-70 onto Hwy. 40, Winter Park, 1-800-979-0332, www.winterparkresort.com.

Larson's Ski Swap: Nov. 21-22. Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, 28194 US Hwy 6, Dillon, 1-888-272-7246, www.arapahoebasin.com.

Colorado Ski & Golf Demo Day: Nov. 21-22. Loveland Ski Area, 12 mi. east of Silverthorne at I-70, Exit 216, Georgetown, 1-800-736-3SKI, www.skiloveland.com.

Opening Day: Wed., Nov. 25. Beaver Creek Resort, I-70, Exit 167, Avon, 1-800-404-3535, 1-970-845-9090, www.beavercreek.com.

Opening Day: Wed., Nov. 25. Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Hwy. 135, Crested Butte.

Opening Day: Thu., Nov. 26, tellurideskiresort.com. Telluride, Hwy. 145, Telluride, 1-888-783-0257, www.visittelluride.com.

Thanksgiving Dinner at the Lodge at Sunspot: Thu., Nov. 26. Winter Park Resort, Exit 232 from I-70 onto Hwy. 40, Winter Park, 1-800-979-0332, www.winterparkresort.com.

Leftover Yam and Jive Turkey Rail Jam: Fri., Nov. 27. Copper Mountain Resort, 209 Ten Mile Cir., Frisco, 1-866-841-2481, www.coppercolorado.com.

Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series: Acts TBA. Sat., Nov. 28; Sat., Jan. 30; Sun., Feb. 14; Sun., March 21; Fri., March 26. Aspen/Snowmass, Colo. Hwy. 82, Aspen, 1-800-525-6200, www.aspensnowmass.com.

Aspen Winternational: Women Olympic favorites and hopefuls compete in 2009 US World Cup events, including giant slalom, super G and slalom. Sat., Nov. 28; Sun., Nov. 29. Aspen/Snowmass, Colo. Hwy. 82, Aspen, 1-800-525-6200, www.aspensnowmass.com.

Gobbler Chase Snowshoe Race: Sat., Nov. 28. Copper Mountain Resort, 209 Ten Mile Cir., Frisco, 1-866-841-2481, www.coppercolorado.com.

En Fuego: Treelighting with Skydiving Santa: Sat., Nov. 28. Copper Mountain Resort, 209 Ten Mile Cir., Frisco, 1-866-841-2481, www.coppercolorado.com.

The Premature Jib: Open to all ages and ability levels. Sat., Nov. 28. Loveland Ski Area, 12 mi. east of Silverthorne at I-70, Exit 216, Georgetown, 1-800-736-3SKI, www.skiloveland.com.

Ski Demofest: Sat., Nov. 28. Winter Park Resort, Exit 232 from I-70 onto Hwy. 40, Winter Park, 1-800-979-0332, www.winterparkresort.com.

Nordica's Skier Jib: Skiers of all ages and abilities are invited to show off their skills on the rails. Sun., Nov. 29. Loveland Ski Area, 12 mi. east of Silverthorne at I-70, Exit 216, Georgetown, 1-800-736-3SKI, www.skiloveland.com.

FIS NorAm Men's and Women's Slalom Cup: Nov. 30-Dec. 3. Loveland Ski Area, 12 mi. east of Silverthorne at I-70, Exit 216, Georgetown, 1-800-736-3SKI, www.skiloveland.com.

December

FIS NorAm Men's and Women's Slalom Cup: Nov. 30-Dec. 3. Loveland Ski Area, 12 mi. east of Silverthorne at I-70, Exit 216, Georgetown, 1-800-736-3SKI, www.skiloveland.com.

Thursday Night Lights: Glow-stick ski down the mountain set to music, with a fireworks finale. Thu., Dec. 3. Beaver Creek Resort, I-70, Exit 167, Avon, 1-800-404-3535, 1-970-845-9090, www.beavercreek.com.

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aeriel 12/11/2009 6:52:00 PM

USSA Grand Prix December 10 � 12 Top snowboarders from around the globe will compete in their quest for the title of overall winner during the kickoff to America's largest competitive snowboarding tour - the U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix and Paul Mitchell Mitchell Progression Session at Copper Mountain, Colorado. All the best will be throwing down in Copper�s 22� halfpipe located right in the heart of the Village at Copper. This year�s competition cannot be missed as athletes via for coveted Olympic Halfpipe spots that will send them to the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver. The decks of Copper Mountain's 22-foot Main Vein Superpipe are buzzing with eager athletes ready to show off their new tricks as Copper welcomes the world's best riders to compete for a chance at Olympic glory during the U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix, Dec. 10-12. The competition is the first stop of the five competition series and will feature Olympic champions Shaun White (Carlsbad, CA), Kelly Clark (Mt. Snow, VT) and Hannah Teter (Belmont, VT), Olympic medalists Gretchen Bleiler (Aspen, CO), JJ Thomas (Golden, CO) and Danny Kass (Portland, OR), along with snowboarding's many elite, as each vies for a spot on the 2010 Olympic halfpipe team. Also in the mix are X Games silver medalist Kevin Pearce (Norwich, VT), Olympian Elena Hight (South Lake Tahoe, CA) and Colorado native, and Copper�s own, Clair Bidez (Minturn, CO). Competition Schedule (subject to change) Fri., Dec. 11 8 a.m. � 4 p.m. Registration Copper Conference Center 8 a.m. � 3 p.m. Media Room Open Copper Conference Center 8:30 - 8:55 a.m. Men Heat #1 Practice Main Vein Superpipe 9 - 10:30 a.m. Men Heat #1 Qualifiers Main Vein Superpipe 10:30 - 10:55 a.m. Men Heat #2 Practice Main Vein Superpipe 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Men Heat #2 Qualifiers Main Vein Superpipe 12:30 - 12:55 p.m. Men Heat #3 Practice Main Vein Superpipe 1 - 2:30 p.m. Men Heat #3 Qualifiers Main Vein Superpipe 6 � 8 p.m. Exhibition Practice Lower Bouncer Sat., Dec. 12 8 a.m. � 4 p.m. Registration Copper Conference Center 9 a.m. � 1 p.m. Media Room Open Copper Conference Center 10 - 10:50 a.m. HP Finals Practice Main Vein Superpipe 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Men�s/Women�s HP Finals Main Vein Superpipe Awards immediately following 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Xbox Junior Jam Copper Plaza 6:30 � 7 p.m. Exhibition practice Lower Bouncer 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Paul Mitchell Progression Session Nighttime Exhibition Awards immediately following 8:45 p.m. Free live music by Salem Lower Bouncer Both the superpipe finals and the nighttime Paul Mitchell Progression Sessions are taking place on Sat., Dec. 12. The nighttime exhibit, starting at 7 p.m., is a unique event for top pros and spectators consisting of a butter pad, to cliff drop that will allow athletes plenty of air time. Adding to the night will be the musical stylings of Salem, blending jazz, funk, R&B, hip-hop, spoken word and Afro-Cuban beats. The Paul Mitchell Progression Sessions, located right near the base area, will provide a very entertaining and intimate experience for spectators. If you can't catch the action in person, look for the U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix show on a TV near you Dec. 13 on NBC at 2 p.m. ET, and on Versus Dec. 27 with the halfpipe competition airing at 4 p.m. ET and the Paul Mitchell Progression Session at 5 p.m. ET. To sign up for media credentials, visit www.coppercolorado.com/mediaroom/grandprix_mediacredentials.