There’s so much happening at ski/snowboard/XC resorts this season, so we are alerting you to these special events to put on your calendar in February. The list includes world-class racing and a mountaintop art exhibit.

ICYMI (in case you missed it):

JH Kings and Queens of Corbets Veronica Paulson first womans backflip

Kings and Queens of Corbet’s Competition at Jackson Hole

This impressive competition debuted in 2018, featuring equal prize money in an athlete-judged event with adrenalin-charged moves such as double backflips, nose butters and other high-flying tricks. huge methods.

Now in its 6th year, the famous Kings and Queens of Corbet’s competition returns February 4 – 11, amid some of the best snow conditions in decades at JHMR. The resort has reported more than 260 inches of snowfall this season to date, and the Kings and Queens competition is part of a full slate of Royal Week events planned for visitors during the week including athlete appearances, autograph signings, daily apres and exclusive parties.

“There is nothing more mind-blowing than watching athletes send 60-foot tricks that will change what you thought was possible. And the best way to experience all of it is in person at the base of Corbet’s Couloir in Tensleep Bowl,” says Jess McMillan, Director of Events and Partnership at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.

This year’s roster of athletes confirmed to appear at Kings and Queens of Corbet’s includes skier and two-time king Karl Fostvedt (2018, 2021) and 2020 champion Parkin Costain, reigning queen Piper Kunst and 2020 women’s champion Veronica Paulsen.  For more information, visit www.jacksonhole.com.

Also see our recent article on where to ski and what to do in Jackson Hole. https://seniorsskiing.com/seniorsskiing-guide-jackson-hole-not-for-experts-only/

Ullr Nights Celebration at Snowmass

Celebrate the Norse god of winter and embrace the cold under the stars with Ullr Nights, a winter party at Elk Camp on Snowmass. Ride the gondola up, have dinner inside from 5:30-7:30pm, then head out for tubing, laps on the Breathtaker  Alpine Coaster, snowbiking and s’mores and hot coca next to a roaring bonfire.

Ullr Nights are February 15 and 24 and March 17 and 24.  Reservations arerecommended.  Tickets are $67 for unlimited tubing and coaster rides or $12 general admission to the bonfire.  Both include the gondola ride to and from Elk Camp.

https://www.aspensnowmass.com/visit/activities/winter/ullr-nights

World Pro Ski Tour at Bear Valley

The World Pro Ski Tour (WPST) returns to this California resort Feb. 10-12, with two men’s and two women’s races on the same course and with equal prize money.

Bear Valley has a rich history with WPST, hosting such renowned skiers as 3x Olympic Gold Medalist Jean Claude Killy and World Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist Billy Kidd.  This year, returning champions include Tour Champions Rob Cone and Tuva Norbye, along with a field of international pro racers. There has been skiing at Bear Valley since 1855.

Race dates and times are as follows:

Feb. 10th – 10am – Qualifiers.

Feb. 11th and 12th – 11am – Men’s & Women’s Giant Slalom Races & 3:30pm Tito’s Après Party

Find more information at www.WorldProSkiTour.com.  Watch live at www.FloLive.tv

Art at the Summit in Courchevel

The 14th annual Art at the Summit show features huge bronze sculptures by the award-winning artist Lorenzo Quinn, the son of Academy Award-winning actor Anthony Quinn. The works are on display all season, gracing the summits, the heart of the multi-summit resort, and at the Galerie Bartoux Courchevel, which is sponsoring the exhibit.

Lorenzo Quinn’s monumental sculptures have been exhibited at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, the canals of Venice and the parks of London. This is his first exhibit in the Alps. The sculptures are described as gravity-defying, poetic and true odes to love, including Quinn’s love of the outdoors.

Ikon Celebrates an Icon

When she wins, you win.

Mikaela Shiffrin,World champion alpine skier and Ikon Pass ambassador, just reset the world record for the most all-time World Cup wins for any female skier in history with 83 gold medals, and there are still several more races left in the season for her to add to the total.

To celebrate her milestone, Ikon Pass is giving away three ski packages for the 23/24 ski season at one of ten Ikon Pass destinations –

  • Mammoth Mountain and Palisades Tahoe in California
  • Solitude Mountain Resort and Snowbird in Utah
  • Sun Valley Resort in Utah
  • Revelstoke Mountain Resort and SkiBig3 in Canada
  • Killington Resort inVermont.

Each prize package includes –

  • Three nights lodging and rentals
  • Ikon Pass jacket and bag
  • 2023/2024 Ikon Pass
  • Mikaela Shiffrin Oakley goggles
  • Full adidas Terrex ski kit including jacket and bibs
  • Signed item from Mikaela
  • Message from Mikaela

Here’s how to enter to win:

  • Visit https://bit.ly/IkonMikaela
  • Complete at least 83% of Mikaela’s trivia correctly
  • Enter your name and email address
  • Winner will be drawn by the end of the 2023 World Cup season.

And, in the meantime, practice your own race skills and dream of joining the U.S. Ski and Snowboard team by visiting a NASTAR course for FREE through the end of the current winter season. Just present a valid lift ticket or pass – either an Ikon Pass or a resort specific pass.

Did we miss anything on your calendar?  Please add to the comments section.

 

 

One Comment

  1. A Heads UP! I don’t know if this is the correct column to post this vital observation but here it is.
    Take a look at Sugar Mt Ski Area web site. Look at the base snow totals as posted. Then look at the live web cam. You will be absolutely shocked and if you are like me, deeply disturbed. In Dec. the owner reported a deeper base than Co, Ca and Utah COMBINED. The web cam showed nothing but GRASS! The report reported 78+ in of base.
    Look at Jan 2023, Currently the report shows more snow than Breckenridge etc. Pure insanity!
    Why? For unsuspecting newbies, they will go, spend hundreds of dollars and get absolutely nothing.
    I have been at it for over 70 years and without question, this is the most disturbing larceny I have ever witnessed.

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