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Cowboy Downhill

Steamboat Springs welcomes back past and present rodeo champions from across North America for the Annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill in January each year. Spectators of all ages watch and laugh in amazement as many of these cowboys strap on skis for the very first time. Year after year, generations return to the Headwall trail, at the base of the ski area, to experience Steamboat's own wild-west-cowboy action, the most unique ski rodeo in the world!

Cowboy Downhill Day's Events:

Dual Slalom Race on Headwall
After negotiating the slalom course, the cowboys must lasso a person, saddle a horse, and cross the finish line in the fastest time and all in one piece.

Grand Finale - The Chaotic Western Stampede on Skis
The Stampede, utilizing a mass start, pits cowboy against cowboy in a winner takes all race down Headwall.

Western Celebration in Gondola Square
Festivities for this year's Annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill include an afternoon western celebration in Gondola.

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Dates: January 09, 2010 - January 10, 2010 update info
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Cost:
Venue: - Steamboat Springs, CO
Phone: (800) 525-5502
Email:
Website: steamboatresorts.com
Event Details: It all began 32 years ago when Billy Kidd, Steamboat's Director of Skiing and Larry Mahan, six-time All-Around World Champion cowboy, decided to invite a few of the Pro Rodeo stars to Steamboat for a day of skiing. The cowboys had such a great time that t

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