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Colorado Explorer Upcoming events


5–7 Jan: 12th Annual Big Beers, Belgians and Barleywines Festival, Vail. www.bigbeersfestival.com.


7–22 Jan: 106th Annual National Western Stock Show, National Western Complex, Denver. 303-297-1166, www.nationalwestern.com.


8 Jan: Kid Fest 2012, Monarch Mountain, Monarch. 719-530-5000, www.skimonarch.com.


8 Jan: 16th Annual Great Fruitcake Toss, Manitou Springs High School Track. 719-685-5089, http://community. manitousprings.org/events.


8–14 Jan: Ullr Fest, Downtown, Breckenridge. 877-864-0868, www.gobreck.com.


12–15 Jan: 61st Annual Wintersköl Celebration, Downtown Aspen. 970- 920-7146, www.aspenchamber.org.


13–15 Jan: Outlaw Snowdown Music Festival, Pagosa Springs Visitors Center. 970-690-3457, http://outlawsnowdown.com.


13–16 Jan: Estes Park Winter Festival, Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, Estes Park. 970-577-9900, www.estesparkwinterfestival.com.


14 Jan: Winter Trail Day, Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park. 970-577-9900, www.wintertrails.org.


24 Jan–2 Feb: 22nd Annual Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championships, Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge. 877-864-0868, www.gobreck.com.


26–29 Jan: Winter X Games, Buttermilk Mountain, Aspen. 970-925-1940, www.xgames.com.


29 Jan: 33rd Annual Frost Giant 5K & 10K Races, Town Hall, Estes Park. 970-586- 8191, www.estesvalleyrecreation.com


1 Feb: Nicholas Andre Dance, Center for the Arts Crested Butte. 970-349-7487, http://crestedbuttearts.org


4 Feb: Ice Climbing Festival, Henson Creek, Lake City. 970-944-2527, www.lakecityiceclimbs.com.


8–12 Feb: 99th Annual Winter Carnival, Downtown Steamboat Springs. 877-754- 2269, www.steamboat-chamber.com.


11 Feb: Bighorn Sheep Day, Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center, Colorado Springs. 719-634-6666, www.gardenofgods.com.


11 Feb: 10th Annual Beacon Bowl & Avalanche Awareness Day, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Keystone. 888-272- 7246, http://arapahoebasin.com.


11–19 Feb: The Marriage of Figaro, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver. 303-778-1500, www.OperaColorado.org.


11–19 Feb: 53rd Annual Colorado Garden and Home Show, Colorado Convention Center, Denver. www.GardeningColorado.com.


17–19 Feb: Winterfest 2012, Pagosa Springs. 970-264-2360, www.visitpagosasprings.com/events/ winterfest-weekend-2012


18 Feb: Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off & Carnivale Parade, Soda Springs Park, Manitou Springs. 719-685-5089, http:// community.manitousprings.org/events.


6 Jan, 3 Feb & 2 Mar: Moonrise/Sunset Cross Country Ski Socials, Pagosa Springs. 970-946-7225,


www.pagosanordic.com.


becomes an amazing nightlight. This free event is great for cross-country skiers of all ages and abilities. Hosted by the Pagosa Nordic Club, beginning at 4:00 p.m., ski cross- country on groomed trails till you’re tired, then indulge in free hot soup and chili, and maybe a cup of cocoa, by the campfire before your head home. Call or click for location, as it may change due to weather.


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18–19 Feb: Leadville/Twin Lakes Ice Fishing Derby, Leadville. 855-488-1222, www.visitleadvilleco.com.


18–19 Feb: 15th Annual Rails in the Rockies Model Train Show, Rocky Mountain Park Inn, Estes Park. 970-577-0343, www.estesvalleymodelrailroaders.org.


23–26 Feb: 10th Annual High Plains Snow Goose Festival, Lamar. 719-336-4379, www.highplainssnowgoose.com.


24 Feb: Aspen Laff, Center for the Arts Crested Butte. 970-349-7487, http://crestedbuttearts.org


24–25 Feb: Heaven & Earth, First United Methodist Church, Durango. 800-838- 3006, http://durangochoralsociety.org/ ConcertSchedule.html.


29 Feb–4 Mar: Durango Independent Film Festival, Durango. 800-525-8855, http://durangofilm.org


Log on for more! Many additional Colorado events are listed on our website, www.encompassmag.com. Submit your event there, or email it to events@colorado.aaa.com. Deadline for consideration in the magazine is two months before cover date. While we strive for accuracy, changes can occur after publication.


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ight skiing is very different from daytime skiing, especially when the moon


Courtesy of Pagosa Springs Nordic Club.


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