Park City Winter Festival - February 1-10, 2008

Winterfest is back and it’s bigger than ever. This annual non-stop, 10-day party begins Friday, February 1, 2008, and swings into the weekend with the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race Finals on Saturday, February 2. The party continues throughout the week with fun-filled events, live music, fireworks, moonlight snowshoeing and cross-country skiing tours, and our annual celebration of the anniversary of the Opening Ceremonies of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. Catch every minute of it.

Help us welcome freestyle competitors from around the world at the 2008 Freestyle International World Cup. This year's event will include aerial and mogul competitions on Deer Valley's 2002 Olympic runs, as well as live entertainment and fireworks in the venue. The Chevrolet Freestyle International World Cup will take place February 1-2, 2008, and general admission to all events is FREE!  Both Friday and Saturday feature spectacular nighttime events held under lights. 

General Admission to all three events is FREE.

Friday, February 1, 2008

VISA Freestyle International World Cup
Deer Valley Resort
435.649.1000

Men’s & Women’s Ski Cross Qualifications, Aerial Qualifications and Finals
9:30 am – 8:00 pm 
Concert featuring Hell’s Belles followed by a Fireworks Show
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Saturday, February 2, 2008

International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race
Quinn’s Junction Sports Complex
435.649.6100

10:00 am – 12 noon
Meet the Mushers
Here’s your chance to talk with the mushers and see their dogs as the teams prepare for the upcoming race.
Ice Sculpture demonstration

12 noon – 2:00 pm
Sled Dog Race on the trails of Round Valley.
Come out to the Park City Ice Arena to watch the start and finish of the race.

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm 
“Skating Free for All” at the Park City Ice Arena.
While you’re watching the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race, take some time to visit the Park City Ice Arena for a free skating session.  Children must be accompanied by an adult and skate rentals are available for a small fee. 

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Junior Musher Sled Dog Race

VISA Freestyle International World Cup
Deer Valley Resort
435.649.1000

Men’s & Women’s Ski Cross Finals, Dual Mogul Qualifications and Finals
11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Concert featuring De La Soul followed by a Fireworks Show
8:00 pm – 9:15 pm

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Olympic Fun Day
Utah Olympic Park
www.olyparks.com
Come experience the Olympic Games all over again with a variety of Olympic tours and activities for the entire family.  Ride the Olympic bobsled, see Olympic athletes in training, tour the Olympic competition sites, experience the 2002 Olympic Winter Games Museum and the Alf Engen Ski Museum, and let the kids explore the natural track and tubing hill in the new Snow Zone.  Admission to the Utah Olympic Park is now free.  Check out www.olyparks.com for details or call 435.658.4200. 

Ice Sculpture demonstration
The Canyons Resort, Forum, at the top of the Cabriolet lift
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
435.649.6100

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Ice Sculpture demonstration
Park City Mountain Resort, Legacy Plaza
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
435.649.6100

Wild Rose 5K Fun X-Country Ski Race
Mountain Dell Golf Course
4:45 pm
Get out to Mountain Dell for a 5K fun race which is free and open to the public.  Contact Tim Metos at 801.533.8671 for information.

Moonlight Snowshoe
Empire Lodge
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Enjoy an evening snowshoe tour guided by White Pine Touring.  Call 435.649.6249 to reserve a spot.

Thursday, February 7, 2008

“Air UOP”
Utah Olympic Park
Check out the next generation of Aerial and Big Air Skiers as they go big at the UOP Aerials site.  For more event information, contact info@axisfreeride.com.

Ice Sculpture demonstration
Deer Valley Resort, Snow Park Lodge
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
435.649.6100

Nighttime Cross-country Skiing
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
An evening of cross-country skiing under the stars. Call White Pine Touring at 435.649.6249.

Friday, February 8, 2008

King of the Wasatch
Park City Mountain Resort
435.649.8111
www.parkcitymountain.com
The first of three days of snowboard competitions in the Intermountain Snowboard Series of the USASA.  Today’s competitions include Alpine Snowboard Giant Slalom and Slalom events.

The Canyons/USSA Slopestyle
The Canyons Resort
Young athletes from the Intermountain Region will be taking on the rails, hits and features at The Canyons Resort Terrain Park.

VISA Ski Jump Series
Utah Olympic Park
4:00 pm -6:00 pm
Youth Nordic jumpers will take to the hills at Utah Olympic Park as part of the Visa Ski Jump Series. Over 20 athletes are expected to compete on the K10, K20 and K40 hills located behind the Joe Quinney Sports Center. Free Admission. Call 658-4200 or visit olyparks.com for more information.

Star Party 
Swaner Nature Preserve
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Join the Salt Lake Astronomical Society for a unique look at the night sky during the new moon phase.  SLAS members will help you identify deep sky objects using high-powered telescopes and will answer questions about the night sky.  Hot drinks and cookies will be served.  Small donation is suggested.  Contact Erin at 435.649.1767 or erin@swanernature.org for reservations or more information.  

Saturday, February 9, 2008

VISA Ski Jump Series
Utah Olympic Park
9:30 am -11:30 am
Youth Nordic athletes will compete on the Olympic jumps at Utah Olympic Park as part of the Visa Ski Jump Series. Over 20 athletes are expected to compete. Free Admission. Call 658-4200 or visit olyparks.com for more information.

King of the Wasatch
Park City Mountain Resort
435.649.8111
www.parkcitymountain.com
The second day of the Intermountain Snowboard Series features the Slopestyle event.

USSA Moguls
Deer Valley Resort
The first of two days of moguls competition starring up-and-coming athletes from the Intermountain Region.  For more event information, contact knjo@msn.com.

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Rossignol Silver Ski Tour
Presented by Rossignol, Basin Recreation and Mountain Trails Foundation.
9:30 am – 1:00 pm
435.649.6839
carol@mountaintrails.org
www.mountaintrails.org
Start your cross-country ski tour of Park City at the White Pine Nordic Center and venture out on the many Nordic cross-country trails throughout Park City.  Finish up at the Snyderville Basin Recreation Field House with music, hot cocoa and cider, and other festive activities for families and kids.  Cool prizes and giveaways, too!  Equipment rentals will be available at White Pine Touring.
 
King of the Wasatch
Park City Mountain Resort
435.649.8111
www.parkcitymountain.com
The third and final day of competition in the Intermountain Snowboard Series features the Superpipe event at Park City Mountain Resort.

USSA Moguls
Deer Valley Resort
Check out the second day of moguls competition on the Olympic moguls course at Deer Valley Resort.  For more event information, contact knjo@msn.com.