Vail Beaver Creek Weekend Agenda: February 25-26, 2017
Mardis Gras events take center stage on this weekend's agenda.
Image: Cody Downard
From Mardis Gras festivities to the Beav's signature double black diamond endurance race, this weekend is full of activities to keep you busy on and off the mountain.
Saturday, February 25
CarniVail, Vail Mountain
Vail's Mardis Gras celebration kicks off Saturday at Eagle's Nest on Vail Mountain with a high altitude low-country crawfish boil at Eagle's Nest at noon (New Orleans-inspired cocktails, king cake, and live music will also be on hand). The party continues from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Express Lift with more food and drink specials, music, and gift giveaways.
Talons Challenge is the Beav's signature event to test your limits on the resort's toughest terrain.
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8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Talons Restaurant, Beaver Creek
This year marks the 14th that the Beav' hosts its signature alpine endurance race, wherein skiers and snowboarders willing to accept the challenge compete to be the first to gain an almost-Everest 26,000 vertical feet of elevation while tackling the mountain's most challenging black and double-black diamond runs. Followed by a blowout after-party at Talons Restaurant.
Crazy Mountain Growler Painting
5 to 7 p.m., Crazy Mountain Brewery, Edwards
Express your inner Picasso at Alpine Arts Center's beer-centric spin on its Cocktails and Canvas series hosted by Crazy Mountain Brewery. Participants will paint one of the brewery's signature glass growlers and get two pints of the local company's brew for the price of admittance.
10 p.m., Bol, Solaris, Vail Village
Calling all the ladies: On Saturaday night, Bol's resident music man spins for the ladies who receive a free first drink as they roll, and rock to DJ Stennor's beats.
Sunday, February 26
CarniVail, Vail Mountain
If you missed out on the previous day's celebration -- or still haven't gotten you fill of the Big Easy -- check out Sunday's festivities on Vail Mountain. Gumbo, jambalaya, and beignets will be served at Mid-Vail from noon to 3 p.m., with live music from The Sessh -- a metal-funk band steeped in New Orleans drawl. The weekend event wraps up at Express Lift from 3 to 6 p.m. with more Fat Tuesday-inspired food and music.
