This Weekend: Winter Mountain Games Preview

By Bailee Wilson | February 21, 2022

Back in the winters of 2012 and 2013, Vail hosted an event called the Winter Mountain Games. This event celebrated sports, art, and music on the mountain in a uniquely "Vail" way. Despite rave reviews, the event disappeared. Well, after a decade's wait, it is official: the Winter Mountain Games are returning! To get you ready for their official return in winter 2023, they are offering a preview event THIS WEEKEND!

Winter Mountain Games athletes

Photo from https://www.facebook.com/wintermountaingames/

February 25, 26, and 27, the Winter Mountain Games Preview will take place in Vail! Get ready for a great weekend full of competition, art, and lifestyle celebration. There will also be concerts by Low Cut Connie (Feb. 25), Galactic (Feb. 25), Jojo Hermann (Feb. 26), and Moon Taxi (Feb. 26)!

Winter Mountain Games concert

Photo from https://www.facebook.com/wintermountaingames/

During the games, professional and amateur athletes have the rare opportunity to compete shoulder-to-shoulder. Competitions occurring during the preview are as follows:

USA Skimo Competitions

Friday, 4:30 p.m. Individual @ Vail Village start, Golden Peak finish

Saturday: 12 p.m. Sprint @ Pepi's Face/Head First

Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Vertical @ Golden Peak

Bootlegger Hill Climb

Saturday, 4:30 p.m. @ Golden Peak

Snowshoe 10k/5k (dog friendly!)

Saturday, 1 p.m. @ Vail Nordic Center

Fat Tire Bike Challenge

Sunday, 1 p.m. @ Vail Nordic Center

If you're feeling competitive, you can sign up here: https://organizations.hakuapp.com/sites/organization_sites/cad7d028233d23d5bb92

Winter Mountain Games event