The Leadville Twin Lakes Link
Issue: 12
February 2009
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IN THIS ISSUE
Ski Joring
A Reason to Visit: Crystal Carnival
Upcoming Events
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Dear Friends,
The countdown is on! Just a couple of weeks left until the Crystal Carnival and
60th annual Ski Joring competition hit downtown Leadville on March 7-8. If you haven't seen ski joring before, it's high time you did! The snow continues to fall, making the skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling incredible. The Mineral Belt Trail has just received a new groomer, courtesy of a joint effort between Colorado Mountain College-Timberline Campus and Lake County, so the cross-country skiing is better than ever.
This is a great time to visit. Make sure you check the blog often to learn about upcoming events, deals and specials.
Everything that is Colorado is right here...shouldn't you be here, too?
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SKI JORING: THE ULTIMATE EXTREME WINTER SPORT
Since 1949, spectators have been lining the streets in downtown Leadville to watch
horse-and-rider teams pulling skiers down snow-packed streets, over jumps, while they spear rings in timed competitions. This year is no exception as Leadville prepares for its 60th Ski Joring event on Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8. This high-speed, high-altitude event draws competitors from all over the country, with as many as 64 teams competing in the Open Class. Kids will also have the chance give ski joring behind a snowmobile a try for just $5 on Saturday morning.
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A REASON TO VISIT NOW: THE CRYSTAL CARNIVAL
As if Ski Joring wasn't enough of a reason to head to town, the Crystal Carnival
seals the deal on March 7 and 8. There are lots of fun things to do and to watch,
including a pancake breakfast, snowshoe races for teens, broomball games, sled dog
races and a winter mountain bike race. Winners of the Crystal Carnival Drink and Dessert Contest will be announced as well. Click here for the schedule .
Don't miss out; make your reservations today! Call 888-532-3845 for more information.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
March 21
Cooper Cup Series at Ski Cooper and Chicago Ridge
March 28
Tennessee Pass Spring Fling, part of the Winter Mountain Bike Race Series
March 29
Last day of the season for Ski Cooper and Chicago Ridge
Click here or call 888-532-3845 for more information on these events.
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Ski Joring photos by Steve Sunday (www.sundayphotography.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Thank you for your continued interest in the happenings in Lake County. We hope
to see you around town soon.
Sincerely,
Your friends in Leadville and Twin Lakes
P.S. Did you know that the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum is the only federally
chartered non-profit national mining museum?
