Gems Events
Welcome to the 2008-2009 Ski Season! Below are a list of events at our 9 Gems resorts. Take a look and make plans to be there! If you would like to request an event on the site, please send us an email request.
Gems Resorts Events
Eldora: Nighthawks Race Series More Info »
01/20 - 02/246 consecutive weeks on Wednesday nights of racing under the lights at Eldora. Downhill Skiing, X-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing. Individuals or Teams. From Jan 20/10 to Feb 24/10. |
Loveland: 95.7's Ski Hooky Party More Info »
02/1195.7 invites you to play hooky and Ski Loveland! Listen to 95.7 FM for on-air giveaways of Loveland Lift Tickets and sign up for their E-Newsletter for your chance to get $15 lift tickets. Join us between Noon and 5pm for Party music, giveaways, and specials on Coors Beer. |
SolVista Basin: Mardi Gras SnowFest More Info »
02/1310 am -5pm The snow piles higher, the sun shines longer, beads sparkle brighter. It's MARDIS GRAS time. Join us for a great day on the slopes. $5 off lift ticket if your dress in costume. Beads, Crowns, Dj and Live Music, Grill, Fun Family Events, Rail Jam, Progression Park Exhibition. End the day with S'Mores at the Firepit. |  |
Loveland: 19th Annual Mountaintop Matrimony More Info »
02/14The 19th 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 12,440 feet, located at the top of Lift #2. A reception for all participants and their guests follows the ceremony at Loveland Basin featuring music, food and spirits. Registration will be in the morning and the ceremony is at 12:00pm. Participating couples must pre-register online in order to receive the 2 for 1 lift ticket special. Registration will begin at www.skiloveland.com in December 2009. For more information please call (303)571-5580 Ext. 141. |  |
Eldora: Screamin Snowman Snowshoe Race More Info »
02/14The only snowshoe race on the Front Range. 5 K & 10 K Snowshoe race. Start time 9:45am at the Nordic Center. Race day entry fee is $30 ($22 pre-registered). |
Monarch Mountain: COSMIC ski mountaineering race More Info »
02/20The Colorado Ski Mountaineering Cup, a seven-race ski mountaineering series in Colorado. |
Echo Mountain: Team Challenge More Info »
02/20Start assembling your team of three today for one of the most fun events of the season! Teams will be judged on skill, costume theme, synchronization and overall impression. Presented by Coca Cola. |
Loveland: Loveland Telemark Clinics More Info »
02/21Free your heels. You’ve seen it, now try it! Telemark clinics are offered for adults of all abilities. Lessons in this traditional style of skiing are offered on select dates throughout the season to help improve your technique and balance for this growing, fun winter activity. Package includes 2 ½ hour program and full day, all mountain ticket. Clinics begin at 10:00am at Loveland Basin. Dates to be announced soon. |
Arapahoe Basin: Dinner in the Dolomites More Info »
02/27Part of Arapahoe Basin's
"Mountain Full Moon Snowshoe Dinner Series" |
Eldora: Moonlight Xcountry Ski More Info »
02/275pm-9pm @ the Nordic Center |
Eldora: 9th Annual DOJoe Memorial Race More Info »
02/289th annual memorial Uphill - Downhill telemark race. A Fundraiser for the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. |
Sunlight: The Endurance Challenge at Sunlight More Info »
02/28Sunlight Mountain Resort is pleased to announce the emergence of a new and exciting endurance race named The Endurance Challenge at Sunlight. The race will challenge individuals and teams to hike up the run Rebel and ski, snowboard, snowshoe, run or slide down the run Beaujolais for a 12 hour period beginning at 8AM and ending at 8PM on Sunday, February 28th. There is a $2000 cash prize for the overall winner and other cash awards based on your category, age and the amount of entry fees collected. Trophies will be distributed to all of the top teams in their category and age group. Athletes from all over the United States and world will be invited to join locals to compete for not only cash, but for the pride and glory of competing in this unique and challenging endurance race. Live music, drink specials in the Last Turn Lounge and awards ceremony following the race will give racers, fans, friends and family plenty of reason to hang around and cheer on the racers. Registration dates, times and entry fees are TBD. |
Eldora: Eldora Avalanche School More Info »
03/03 - 03/07This is a stand alone course designed to introduce the recreational back-country user to basic hazard management through planning and preparation for travel in avalanche terrain. This course also introduces students to recognize human factors, select and manage appropriate terrain, make red flag observations, use safe travel techniques, and perform basic avalanche rescue. This class is 2 weekday evenings (Mar 3 & 4) in class, and 2 full weekend days (Mar 6 & 7) on snow. Cost $220 |
Loveland: Lovelnd Telemark Clinics More Info »
03/07Free your heels. You’ve seen it, now try it! Telemark clinics are offered for adults of all abilities. Lessons in this traditional style of skiing are offered on select dates throughout the season to help improve your technique and balance for this growing, fun winter activity. Package includes 2 ½ hour program and full day, all mountain ticket. Clinics begin at 10:00am at Loveland Basin. Dates to be announced soon. |
Monarch Mountain: Smith Freeride Series, Big Air More Info »
03/07We’re proud to announce Smith Optics is once again sponsoring the Monarch Freeride Series. The series features 3 disciplines over the course of the season. Skiers and riders compete for over $5000 in cash and prizes. The Big Air will be held on Aftershock, featuring 3 different sizes of tabletops. Spectators can view the event right from our sunny deck. For more information and registration, call 800-996-7669 x-5050 |
Loveland: 95.7's Ski Hooky Party More Info »
03/1195.7 invites you to play hooky and Ski Loveland! Listen to 95.7 FM for on-air giveaways of Loveland Lift Tickets and sign up for their E-Newsletter for your chance to get $15 lift tickets. Join us between Noon and 5pm for Party music, giveaways, and specials on Coors Beer. |
Loveland: Loveland Telemark Clinics More Info »
03/13Free your heels. You’ve seen it, now try it! Telemark clinics are offered for adults of all abilities. Lessons in this traditional style of skiing are offered on select dates throughout the season to help improve your technique and balance for this growing, fun winter activity. Package includes 2 ½ hour program and full day, all mountain ticket. Clinics begin at 10:00am at Loveland Basin. Dates to be announced soon. |
Eldora: Surefoot FIS Race More Info »
03/13 - 03/14GS & SL on LaBelle |
Loveland: A.T.A.C. - All Terrain All Conditions Cllinic More Info »
03/14Fine tune your skills and explore Loveland's most challenging terrain with one of our professional, experienced instructors. Designed for advanced - expert skiers level 7 thru 9. Offered select Sundays throughout the season. Advanced reservations are required. Program registers at Loveland Basin Ski School KIOSK, located in the upstairs restaurant area, next to the deli. Check in between 8:30-9:30. Class starts at 10:00. Call 303-571-5580 x170 for reservations. |
Echo Mountain: Liptricks Not Lipstick More Info »
03/20Come celebrate Echo's birthday and show your skills in The Junkyard on features including the Burton Stairset and the Monster Launch Box. Presented by Monster Energy. |
Sunlight: Crystal River Spas Spring Thing More Info »
03/20 - 03/21The last big party of the season. Featuring live music, hot tubs, a rail jam and plenty of fun! |
Eldora: Retro Day at Eldora More Info »
03/27Dig out your old ski clothes and join us for a day of Retro 70's fun! |
Arapahoe Basin: Under a Fiji Full Moon More Info »
03/27Part of Arapahoe Basin's
"Mountain Full Moon Snowshoe Dinner Series" |
Loveland: Subaru's Master The Mountain More Info »
03/27 - 03/28Subaru 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 |
Monarch Mountain: Kayaks on Snow Boater X More Info »
04/03Monarch'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 like New Belgium Brewery and Keen Footware are on hand to provide plenty of stoke for this unique event. |
Loveland: New Belgium Brewery's Scavenger Hunt More Info »
04/03New 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! |
Loveland: A.T.A.C. - All Terrain All Conditions Clinic More Info »
04/04Fine tune your skills and explore Loveland's most challenging terrain with one of our professional, experienced instructors. Designed for advanced - expert skiers level 7 thru 9. Offered select Sundays throughout the season. Advanced reservations are required. Program registers at Loveland Basin Ski School KIOSK, located in the upstairs restaurant area, next to the deli. Check in between 8:30-9:30. Class starts at 10:00. Call 303-571-5580 x170 for reservations. |
Arapahoe Basin: Beach'n Egg Hunt More Info »
04/04The Easter Bunny visits A-basin for an Easter Egg Hunt on skis. Both skiing and non-skiing children can participate. The Easter Bunny arrives at the Basin at noon - just outside the the new Snowsports Center. Egg hunts take place on Molly Hogan (those who do not ski) & Wrangler for those that do ski! Don't miss out! |
Monarch Mountain: End of Season Cookoff and Tailgate Party More Info »
04/11Celebrate 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! |
Arapahoe Basin: 21st Annual Enduro More Info »
04/14Only A-Basin would bring you an endurance race of this caliber. Skiers and riders take laps on the Pali chair from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. without stopping. 69 runs is the record. All proceeds from the event benefit a local charity. |
Arapahoe Basin: KSMT Local's Appreciation Day More Info »
04/21Summit County local radio station, KSMT teams up with local businesses and bands to throw a huge party including live music, great prizes, and a rail jam in the base area to celebrate the ski season. |
Arapahoe Basin: A Night in the French Alps More Info »
04/24Part of Arapahoe Basin's
"Mountain Full Moon Snowshoe Dinner Series" |
Loveland: Corn Harvest Benefit Ski Party More Info »
04/24Loveland Ski Area hosts the 8th 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. |
Echo Mountain: Last Park Standing More Info »
04/24Echo's premier event of the season, showcasing our biggest course build of the year, huge prizing and DJs spinning on the Plaza. Presented by Verizon Wireless. |
Arapahoe Basin: The 8th Annual Grind More Info »
04/24The Marmot Grind is an uphill, downhill adventure race designed to introduce new participants to backcountry skiing as well as challenge the veteran skier. Races are modeled after European randonee events with competitors beginning on foot and running to clip into their skis. Athletes skin uphill on a challenging course and race down to the finish. Race category vertical is approximately 4,500 ft, recreational 2,000ft. |
Arapahoe Basin: 7th Annual Huck Rock'N Roll More Info »
05/01After the other parks have put away the rails and dozed the jumps the Treeline Terrain Park will be ready to host an amateur slopestyle competition for snowboarders and freeskiers who aren’t quite ready to call it quits. Details: Competitors will individually take two runs on the course and show judges tricks on rails, boxes and jumps. Catagories: Males ski, male snowboard, female ski, female snowboard, juniors Cost: $10 per person Prizes: TBD Live Entertainment in the base area after competition. |
Arapahoe Basin: Shakin' at the Basin - May Concert Series and Free Rail Jam More Info »
05/01Saturdays in May A-Basin heats things up with jib comps in the Terrain Park - more information to come on the Rail Jam |
Echo Mountain: Last Day Meltdown More Info »
05/02Our end of season party featuring the Intergalactic Pond Skim, costume contest, live music and more. Presented by Clif Bar. |
Arapahoe Basin: Shakin' at the Basin - May Concert Series and Free Rail Jam More Info »
05/08Saturdays in May A-Basin heats things up with jib comps in the Terrain Park and FREE, live entertainment in the base area Rail Jam - More to come |
Arapahoe Basin: Shakin' at the Basin -May Concert Series and Free Rail Jam More Info »
05/15Saturdays in May A-Basin heats things up with jib comps and FREE, live entertainment. Saturdays in May A-Basin. |
Arapahoe Basin: 9th Annual Festival of the Brewpubs More Info »
05/30Join us for our largest party of the year! Spend the day sampling mugs of beer from a variety of Summit County brewpubs for one low price per 14 oz mug (must be 21). Breweries include Pug Ryan’s, Breckenridge, Dillon Dam, Backcountry and Rock Wolf. Expect great live music, springtime skiing and much more! Cost: TBD Time: TBD Please bring ID, no mug will be sold without it! |
