Loveland Ski Area 2012 Event Calendar

JANUARY:

Thursday 5th – Outdoor Divas Demo Day

The Outdoor Divas visits Loveland for a women’s specific demo day. This is your chance to come and try all the latest women’s ski equipment before you buy it. For more information on brands and models which will be available to test, please contact Outdoor Divas. There is no cost to participate, although a driver’s license and credit card are required for deposit as is a valid lift ticket.

Thursday 12th – 95.7 FM The Party’s Ski Hooky Day

We are excited to announce that Ski Hooky Days with 95.7 FM The Party are returning to Loveland this season! Listen to 95.7 FM The Party for your chance to win free tickets to Loveland and be sure to sign up for Party VIP so you can join us for Hooky Day on Thursday, January 12th featuring $20 tickets just for Party VIPs! Can’t make it on January 12th? Sign up for Party VIP and you will also get a 2-for1 ticket valid for 2 weeks after.

Saturday 14th – Sunday 22nd – NSAA Safety Week

National Safety Awareness Week is an annual event highlighting resort safety education efforts while increasing slope safety. Join us for Ski Patrol demos, sun safety tips, terrain park safety, and helmet information. More details to come.

Saturday 14th – Neptune Mountaineering Avy Demo with Pieps

Neptune Mountaineering kicks off safety week with an avalanche awareness demo with Pieps and the Loveland Ski Patrol. Join us for info, demos and more!

Sunday 15th – Bent Gate Demo

Bent Gate Mountaineering visits Loveland to host a demo day with their complete line of Telemark and AT gear. There is no cost to participate, although a valid credit card and driver’s license are require for deposit. For complete listing of demo brands and products, please contact Bent Gate Mountaineering at 303-271-9382.

Saturday 28th – Family Race Day

Visit Loveland as we host another free Family Race Day. The race will take place on Firecut off Chair 2 from 10am – 2pm and will be open to skiers and snowboards of all ages and abilities. Come out and race each other for bragging rights and medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd fastest time in many different age categories. The race is free and open to everyone. Just sign up the morning of on the Basin Patio or at the top of the course.

FEBRUARY:

Thursday 2nd – Outdoor Divas Demo Day

The Outdoor Divas visits Loveland for a women’s specific demo day. This is your chance to come and try all the latest women’s ski equipment before you buy it. For more information on brands and models which will be available to test, please contact Outdoor Divas. There is no cost to participate, although a driver’s license and credit card are required for deposit as is a valid lift ticket.

Sunday, 5th – Babes in the Backcountry Telemark Clinic

Start the New Year off on the right foot with a Babe’s Tele Clinic! Brush up on your Tele moves or learn the basics of free heel skiing. PSIA certified female instructors will help you take your skiing to the next level. Gain new skills and tips to improve your skiing, a refreshed outlook to have even more fun on the mountain with new female Tele friends of similar skiing ability. All Levels Welcome, no Telemark Experience Required! (Yes- that means Never Ever Tele Babes too!) Some basic alpine skiing skill recommended (Babes should be able to do a wedge) The Full Day Clinic (8am – 4pm) Includes: Morning yoga/stretching, full day of instruction, goodies, Demo Skis (based on availability), Demo Boots- Please let us know if you need boots and we will direct you to a retail shop. Boots are no charge and sponsored by Scarpa. Discounted lift tickets available.

Registration is required, visit www.babesinthebackcountry.com for all the details.

 

Thursday 9th – 95.7 FM The Party’s Ski Hooky Day

We are excited to announce that Ski Hooky Days with 95.7 FM The Party are returning to Loveland this season! Listen to 95.7 FM The Party for your chance to win free tickets to Loveland and be sure to sign up for Party VIP so you can join us for Hooky Day on Thursday, February 9th featuring $20 tickets just for Party VIPs! Can’t make it on February 9th? Sign up for Party VIP and you will also get a 2-for1 ticket valid for 2 weeks after.

Saturday 11th – Beta Theta Pi – Ski-a-Thon

The men of Beta Theta Pi from the Colorado School of Mines visits Loveland to host their annual Ski-a-Thon Philanthropy event. Join us for a day of silent auctions, raffles, food and of course great skiing! Packages including lift ticket, lunch, raffle ticket and t-shirt will be available. Details to coming soon!

Tuesday 14th – Valentines Day Mountaintop Matrimony 21st Anniversary

The 21st Annual Valentine’s Day Mountaintop Matrimony ceremony and reception is a Loveland tradition where new couples are joined in matrimony and married couples renew their vows in a mass wedding at The Ptarmigan Roost Cabin, elevation 12,050 feet, located at the top of Lift #2. The Honeymooner’s Apres Party for all participants and their guests follows the ceremony at the Loveland Basin featuring music, wedding cake, spirits and even a best dressed contest. Participating couples must pre-register online in order to receive the 2 for 1 lift ticket special. For more information please call (303) 571-5580 Ext. 141.

Saturday, 25th – Free Family Race Day

Visit Loveland as we host another free Family Race Day. The race will take place on Firecut off Chair 2 from 10am – 2pm and will be open to skiers and snowboards of all ages and abilities. Come out and race each other for bragging rights and medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd fastest time in many different age categories. The race is free and open to everyone. Just sign up the morning of on the Basin Patio or at the top of the course.

Sunday, 26th – Never Summer Feature Party

Never Summer Snowboards visits to host a contest on the feature they build for the Love Park. Come join us for a day of amazing tricks for the chance to be featured in a Never Summer ad!

MARCH:

 

Thursday 1st – Outdoor Divas Demo Day

The Outdoor Divas visits Loveland for a women’s specific demo day. This is your chance to come and try all the latest women’s ski equipment before you buy it. For more information on brands and models which will be available to test, please contact Outdoor Divas. There is no cost to participate, although a driver’s license and credit card are required for deposit as is a valid lift ticket.

Thursday 8th – 95.7 FM The Party’s Ski Hooky Day

We are excited to announce that Ski Hooky Days with 95.7 FM The Party are returning to Loveland this season! Listen to 95.7 FM The Party for your chance to win free tickets to Loveland and be sure to sign up for Party VIP so you can join us for Hooky Day on Thursday, March 8th featuring $20 tickets just for Party VIPs! Can’t make it on March 8th? Sign up for Party VIP and you will also get a 2-for1 ticket valid for 2 weeks after.

Saturday 10th – G.O.A.L.S. Get Up, Get Down, Get Out Fundraiser

Get Outside and Learn Something is a youth leadership program based around wilderness river trips. Join us for a vertical challenge to help raise funds for this great program.

Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th – Subaru’s Master the Mountain

Subaru has created an event weekend dedicated to promoting a safe and enjoyable snowrider environment. Subaru’s Master of The Mountain events include free mini-lessons in the Subaru Learning Lane, Nordica demos and an insider’s look at the operations of the National Ski Patrol with an avalanche awareness and beacon training session. Free goodies and prizes surround the event as a Subaru command post is set up at the base of the mountain complete with free popcorn, hot chocolate and coffee. The first 100 Subaru drivers to enter the parking lot receive VIP treatment with front row parking right next to Lift 1. This promises to be a weekend you won’t want to miss. Participation is free to all skiers and snowboarders with a valid lift ticket

Saturday 24th – Tall Tees & Tacos – Session #1

Loveland Ski Area is excited to host the Tall T’s n’ Tacos Terrain Park Competition. Skiers and Snowboarders of all ages and abilities are invited to come out and compete for the chance to win some of the $10,000 in prizes with lunch to be provided by Wahoo’s Fish Tacos. More details will be announce ASAP, so mark it in your calendar, this is a competition you are not gonna want to miss!

Saturday 31st – NBB’s Scavenger Hunt

New Belgium Brewing and Loveland Ski Area team up to bring back the popular on-hill Scavenger Hunt. Build your team and sign up for a day of riddles, clues, and problem solving as you race around the mountain scoring points and having fun. Tons of great prizes and of course New Belgium Beer!

APRIL:

 

Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th – Loveland Derby

For more than 50 years Loveland Ski Area has been hosting America’s largest amateur race, The Loveland Derby! Racers from all across the country dress up and travel to Colorado for the last race of the season. Don’t miss out on costumes, BBQs and fast paced racing fun. For more information, visit lovelandracing.com.

Saturday 21st – Tall Tees & Tacos – Session #2

Loveland Ski Area is excited to host the Tall T’s n’ Tacos Terrain Park Competition. Skiers and Snowboarders of all ages and abilities are invited to come out and compete for the chance to win some of the $10,000 in prizes with lunch to be provided by Wahoo’s Fish Tacos. More details will be announce ASAP, so mark it in your calendar, this is a competition you are not gonna want to miss!

Saturday 28th – Corn Harvest Benefit Ski Party

Loveland Ski Area hosts the 11th annual Corn Harvest benefit ski party for the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. Join us for food, New Belgium Beer, raffles, and a fun day of skiing all for a good cause

MAY:

 

TBA – Closing Day

Closing Day Festivities