Steamboat Springs 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!

Dates: January 08, 2011 - January 09, 2011 update info
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Cost: varies
Venue: Steamboat Springs Resort - Steamboat Springs, CO
Contact: Steamboat Springs Cowboy Downhill
Phone: (800) 525-5502
Email:
Website: steamboatresorts.com
Event Details:

It all began over 30 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 the Downhill has become the most popular event of the season with over 100 of the best professional rodeo cowboys competing in the most unique ski rodeo in the country. Sponsored by Bud Light, the Cowboy Downhill is always scheduled to coincide with the National Western Stock Show in Denver.

Festivities for the Annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill include an afternoon western celebration in Gondola Square featuring: Community Ag Alliance, 4H farm animals; food and refreshments at The Bear River Bar & Grill; a learn-to-rope clinic; and commemorative Bud Light Cowboy Downhill logo wear and souvenirs.