Scenes from Winter Carnival 2020

Ice Hockey

Saturday & Sunday - January 11-12

Town Park

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The puck dropped at 10:00 AM Saturday, and again Sunday morning.

 

 

Snowbike Tour

Saturday - January 11

Town Park

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Snowbikers gathered at Rico Town Park prior to the Saturday 11:00 AM start. About 50 riders participated. Demo bikes provided for first-timers by Telluride outdoor sports retailers Bootdoctors and Box Canyon Bicycles.

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Alex Wing of Rico Trails Alliance explained the tour route and trail conditions.

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Group departed from Town Park northbound up the alley . . .

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. . . and turned east to cross Hwy 145 enroute to snowbike trails in the lower slopes on the east side of Rico.

 

 

Cross-Country Skiing Tour

Sunday - January 12

Mill Road

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An inch of fresh powder overnight + groomed base = perfect conditions.

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Snow-Sculpting Contest Winners Announced

Sunday - January 12

Enterprise Bar & Grill

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Artists of Rico organized a Winter Carnival Snow-Sculpting Contest, and conducted People's Choice-style voting to select winners Sunday, 5:00 PM, at Enterprise Bar & Grill.

 

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RESULTS OF SNOW-SCULPTING CONTEST VOTING

3rd Place - Baby Yoda Throne of Wisdom
2nd Place - Rolling Deep (ore-cart, shown above)
1st Place - Knights of River Street
Honorable Mention
Marley
Snow Monster

All photos by Ore Cart