Mark your calendars for the 50th annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill event. It all began 50 years ago when Billy Kidd, Steamboat’s director of skiing, and Larry Mahan, six-time all-around World Champion cowboy, decided to invite a few of the Pro Rodeo stars to Steamboat for a day of skiing. The cowboys had such a great time that the downhill has become the most popular event of the season with over 100 of the best professional rodeo cowboys competing in the most unique ski rodeo in the country.

When the race kicks off at 1pm Cowboys & Cowgirls will ski down a dual slalom course, go over a jump, lasso a person, saddle a horse, and cross the finish line. The dual slalom is followed by the Stampede Event, which is a mass start; first cowboy/cowgirl to the bottom wins.

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5:30 PM – 50th Anniversary Bud Light Cowboy Downhill Drone Show

Steamboat Resort is kicking off the Cowboy Downhill festivities with a breathtaking drone show. Starting around 5:30 PM, the skies will light up in a dazzling display of choreography and color, celebrating 50 incredible years of the Bud Light Cowboy Downhill . This one-of-a-kind experience blends high-tech wonder with Steamboat’s authentic Western spirit. Bring your friends and family—this is a show you’ll be talking about for years to come!