2012 - 2013 Monarch Events Calendar

Tailgate Party & Cook-off

Monarch Mountain has plenty of exciting events planned throughout the winter season. Events such as the popular local Town Challenge racing series and the now infamous Kayaks on Snow Boater X are sure to bring in skiers and riders from near and far. Don't forget to mark your calendars for the huge New Years Eve Celebration featuring awesome slope-side fireworks, food, and a torchlight parade. Great fun for the whole family, and it's free! If you haven't experienced it before get on up here to see the show.

December
12/14/12	Opening Day
12/21/12	Ski with a Naturalist The tour will take place on Fridays. It is free and lasts for approximately 45 minutes. The group meets every Friday at 11:00 a.m. next to the sign in front of Ski Patrol headquarters and follows all beginner runs. The tour features instruction about forest ecology, wildlife in the winter, the history of recreation on Monarch Pass, ski area-USFS partnership, Monarch Mountain's green mission, and more.
12/23/12	Wi-Me and Monument Snowboards Demo Day
12/24/12	Santa Skis Monarch Bring the little ones up to hang out with Santa as he skis or snowboards around Monarch spreading Christmas cheer. Photo opportunities will be available.
12/28/12	Ski With A Naturalist
12/31/12	32nd New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade & Firework Show Join us for our annual Torchlight Parade and Firework Show. Festivities will begin around sunset with drink specials and an incredible firework display. Guests can sign up with Guest Services to participate in the Torchlight Parade. If you have never participated in a torchlight parade, this is your chance! For more information and registration, call 888-996-7669 x-5050
January
1/5/13	Oz Snowboards Demo Day Handmade, custom snowboards made in Colorado.
1/6/13	Kid Fest Kid Fest 2013 will consist of FREE activities, contests, games and prizes for the young ones. Face painting, art contests, interactive snow sculptures, helmet decorating, touch-a-snowcat, and a kids terrain park demo & competition in Tilt will be featured. Special appearance from Safety Sam and Smokey the Bear. Sponsors include Young Colors, Kaleidoscope Toys, Mountain Khakis, Camelbak, and Bolle.
1/6/13	Ramp Sports Demo Day
1/11/13	Town Challenge Practice Day Form a team or join one in this 7 week series every Friday. Alpine, Telemark, or Snowboard. Dual Slalom format.
1/18/13	Town Challenge Race #1
1/19/13-1/20/13	Toyota Days Representatives will be at the ski area answering questions and promoting Toyota
1/25/13	Town Challenge Race #2
1/27/13	Albritton Demo Day
February
2/1/13	Town Challenge Race #3
2/8/13	Town Challenge Race #4
2/10/13	Albritton Demo Day
2/15/13	Town Challenge Race #5
2/17/13	Albritton Demo Day
2/22/13	Town Challenge Race #6
2/23/12	VIBeS Race
2/24/12	VIBeS Race
March
3/1/13	Town Challenge Race #7 & Awards
3/10/13	Butterfly Roundup Individuals hunt around the mountain collecting over 500 colored butterfly stickers worth various points. Top 3 individuals win prizes. Free and open to all ages. Sponsors include Smith, Bolle, Camelbak, Scott Sports, and Mountain Khakis.
3/10/13	Albritton Demo Day
3/17/13	Albritton Demo Day
3/24/13	The North Face, Never Stop Jibbing Jam Taking place on several features in the Never Summer terrain park, this event will include a jam style session with multiple runs on several rails and boxes. 4 categories. Someone will go home with new skis/snowboard. Sponsors include, The North Face, Blindside, Bolle, Scott Sports, Albritton, Smith and Mountain Khakis.
April
4/6/13	8th Annual Kayaks on Snow Monarch's signature event. Contestants race head to head, similar to Skier Cross, down a specially designed course featuring berms, banks, and bumps, ending in an icy pond! This is as fun to watch as it is to race. Great sponsors will be on hand to provide plenty of stoke for this unique event. $10 entry fee include event T. For more information and registration, call 888-996-7669 x-5050. Sponsors include Ark Valley Libation Society, CKS, The North Face, Bolle, Scott Sports, Smith, and Mountain Khakis.
4/14/13	7th Annual Parking Lot Cook-Off & Tailgate Party Celebrate the end of ski season and beginning of whitewater season with our annual parking lot cook-off and tailgate party. Guests are encouraged to whip up their best eats, competing for next year's season pass among other goodies. Contestants will also be judged on decor and spirit, so spiff up your rig and come on up, snow or shine! This event continues to attract closet chefs from around the region. Bring your appetite!
4/14/13	Closing Day

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