This weekend: Ski joring in Leadville, Jonny Moseley charity event, a Mardi Gras party and Vail Yeti Hockey
Ski for MS Vertical Express let's participants have a fun day on the slopes with an Olympian
Courtesy photo
Ski for MS Vertical Challenge with Jonny Moseley
The Ski for MS Vertical Challenge event returns with Olympian, U.S. Freeskiing Open and X Games star Jonny Moseley this Saturday on Vail Mountain. Joining Moseley will be Donnie Pelletier, “Maine’s Finest Athlete” for some antics on the slopes. Pelletier can’t be missed with his plaid hat with the ear flaps and jeans with gaiters.
Come out and support the cause on Saturday. You can sign up in advance online or registration will start at 8:30 a.m. and go until 10 a.m. at the base of Gondola One (No. 1) in Vail Village and free breakfast pastries will be served. Then there will be a group photo with Moseley before going up to ski and ride. Get some vertical, ski with Moseley and try out the fun antics in Mogul Mayhem before doing a commemorative ski down. After you get back to the base, head to Express Lift Café for the Après Party from 3 to 5:30 p.m. For more information, go to Vail.com and go to the Events Calendar.
Fat Tuesday at Cucina
Fat Tuesday isn’t until Mar. 4, but you may start seeing the colors of Mardi Gras up on the hill and around town before Tuesday. Cucina Rustica at the Lodge at Vail in Vail Village will be welcoming folks in Mardi Gras attire to come and join them for two parties, one on Sunday and one on Fat Tuesday in honor of the holiday.
Come on in from 3-9 p.m. on Mar. 2 and enjoy live music by Clar Killoran & Bahr BQ Mike from 5–8 p.m. On Fat Tuesday, the festivities go from 3-9 p.m. again, but the music will be from 4-7 p.m. with Dave Tucker and Bahr BQ Mike.
Want to get a discount on your bill? Make sure to wear the purple, green and gold and enjoy 20% off. This event is free to attend and open to the public. For more information, go to the Lodge at Vail’s page in Instagram.
Support Local Journalism
Daniel Hope and the Polish Orchestra of Sinfonia Varsovia at the Vilar Performing Arts Center
On Sunday, take a musical voyage and learn more about the sounds of Mozart as Daniel Hope and the Polish Orchestra of Sinfonia Varsovia perform “Journey to Mozart” at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek.
Hope is not only a world-class violinist, but also an author, producer, broadcaster and activist. The program at the Vilar Center on Sunday night is at 6:30 p.m. will include works by not only Mozart, but also Haydn, Gluck and more. Tickets are still available, and this is part of the 3/5/8 ticket package where the more shows you buy, the more you save. To purchase tickets, go to VilarPAC.org.
Ski joring competition in Leadville
Take a break from skiing and riding and view the exciting sport of ski joring. The historic town of Leadville will host this two-day event that is so fun to watch and participate in if you dare. Ski joring is basically where skilled horses and riders pull talented, daring (and maybe a little crazy?) skiers through a course that contains gates, jumps and rings the riders need to put a baton through. The ski racer is timed, and penalties are given for missing rings or dropping the baton. Hang on to your hats, it’s fast paced, and it’s held right on Harrison Avenue, the main drag in Leadville.
Saturday starts with a Calcutta and auction on Harrison Avenue and Sixth Street. The competitions will get kicked off at noon with the singing of the National Anthem at 11:45 a.m. followed by the Open, Sport and Snowmobile Divisions. Kids will also get a chance to experience the thrill of ski joring by being pulled by a snowmobile after the main races end on Saturday, which are expected to end around 3 p.m. Head to the Elks Club in Leadville for the awards ceremony immediately after the race action.
On Sunday, the Calcutta and auction will continue at 9:30 a.m. with ski joring returning for day two at noon. Please note that the kids won’t get to try ski joring on Sunday.
If you want to test your mettle ski joring, you must register at the Elks Lodge in person on Friday for Saturday’s event and on Saturday for Sunday’s event. To learn more visit the official event website at LeadvilleSkiJoring.com or follow Leadville Ski Joring on Facebook for the latest updates.
Vail Yeti Hockey vs Breckenridge Vipers
There’s rivalry hockey going on this weekend between Vail Yeti Hockey and Breckenridge Vipers. Since the two teams are only separated by Vail Pass, the Friday night game will be played at the Stephen C. West Arena in Breckenridge before the teams move west on Saturday night to play the second game of the weekend at the Dobson Arena in Vail. Since there’s only one home game, it’s sure to be a sell out, so get your tickets in advance.
The doors open at 7 p.m. so come early and grab snacks and drinks at the concession stand and show your team pride by buying some Yeti merch like jerseys and hats. The puck drops at 7:45 p.m.
In between periods the fun continues as t-shirts are tossed into the crowd between the first and second period from Bud Light and Cutwater. There is also a Chuck-a-Puck contest for charity each week and this week’s beneficiary is Berry Creek Middle School’s clubs and activities. Coleman Custom Homes the sponsor of the weekend. Win or lose, the after party will be at Garfinkel’s in Lionshead. For more information and to get tickets, go to VailYetiHockey.com.
