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Kiddies dig WinterSkol

Even the kiddies dig WinterSkol 09 in Aspen, orchestrated by the Aspen Chamber Resort Association (ACRA).

Aspen Ice Sculpture

"Wintersculpt" is always interesting. Teams have 48 hours to create a snow sculpture from an 8'x8'x8' snow cube. This team called themselves "DEAD SEXY".

Aspen Snow Sculpture

It ain't easy---as these guys will attest.

Gogh Girls

Team Gogh Girls, like van Gogh---get it? ---came in third. The team featured a chain-saw and Carrie, Genie, Lauren and Aaron.

Aspen's Royal Family

Ralph and Marian Melville with their son Craig and daughter-in-law Teresa at the ACRA WinterSkol Luncheon at the St. Regis. Ralph and Marian were named King and Queen of WinterSkol 09. They've owned and operated the Mountain Chalet Lodge in Aspen since the 50's.

Emerging Business of the Year

Timberline Bank was named Aspen's Emerging Business of the Year. Jacque Schoon, Mike Taets and Jim Pedersen proudly accepted the award.

Aspen Business of the Year

Charles Cunniffe's architectural firm was named Aspen Business of the Year by ACRA. ACRA Board members Carol Hood and Helen Klanderud helped him celebrate his victory.

Non-Profit of the Year

Aspen Youth Experience took home the coveted Aspen Non-profit of the Year award. The AYE team, Nancy DiBiaggio, AYE Exec. Director, David Wiedinmyer, with David and Robin Goodman accepted the award on "behalf of the AYE kids"

Fashion Dog Fido

The Girlz from The Aspen Club gettin' busy with ACRA's Fashion Dog--Fido

ACRA Staff Photo

We believe we caught the entire ACRA team goofing off with Fido the Fashion Dog. The ACRA Staff deserves huge accolades for planning and executing a BIG, BIG WinterSkol 09.

King and Queen of Aspen

The King and Queen of Aspen's WinterSkol 09, Ralph and Marian Melville. They ruled the roost during the posh WinterSkol Luncheon hosted by ACRA.

Men's Health @ WinterSkol

Men's Health Magazine hosted apres ski @ Ajax during WinterSkol. Lizy and Ryan enjoyed the schwag and especially the complimentary beer and wine..

Don't cry for me Argentina

Joaquin, Pablo and Natalia trekked over to Aspen Mountain for the Men's Health apres ski event for Winterskol.

Bad Billy's @ SoupSkol

SoupSkol is a huge crowd favorite. About 25 restaurants served up free soup for the whole town. SoupSkol 09 set an attendance record, as more than 3000 people enjoyed the soup and camaraderie in the streets of Aspen. Bad Billy's is a new playa in town, and we're gonna go ahead and call them Bad (A$$) Billy's because their food is so good (and moderately priced). Here's Michael Goldman, Scott Brassington and Brent Reed giving up the goods @ SoupSkol.

Three peat

Chef Clark Church (C hat) from Garnish Cafe @ The Aspen Club and his team won their 3rd straight SoupSkol competition. Church's Chowdah was hearty and hot and served with a smile.

Eat Aspen

Veteran ski pro Bob Kujda joined Katrina Strecker from EatAspen.com to sample the soups. EatAspen.com is the top on-line restaurant guide in Aspen. EatAspen's data base contains menus, reviews and direct links to all of the Valley's restaurants.

Team 'stube

Team Wienerstube got into the mix with a spicy goulash. Proprietor Harald Neuweg was aided in ladling by Katherine and Marlene.

SoupSkol 09

Mike, Peter and Liz gettin' their soup on @ ACRA's SoupSkol 09.

Ladies who Scan

If you ride Ajax, you'll know this group of lovely ladies. The Ladies who Scan are all from Argentina, and they all scored plum jobs running the lifts on Aspen Mountain. (L to R) Dolores, Vicky, Angie and Maria always scan with a smile.

Dancin' in the Streets

Rudy and the Koopsen Boyz were gettin' down to the jams, in the streets of Aspen @ SoupSkol 09.

Steamy Hot

Johnny McGuires set a new standard when they won SoupSkol a few years back. They also kidnapped the SoupSkol Caldron Trophy in protest one year. They are always in the competative mix @ SoupSkol. Jero and Rory doled out their steamy hot tortilla soup---mmmmmm it was goooooood.

Most Adorable

This little lobster dog won for "most adorable".

Doggie Dude

The future's so bright --he's gotta wear shades.

Cutest Dog

McKinnley and Roxy got Aspen Spin's special award for cutest pair.

Dogs and their Owners

Like many married couples, dogs and their owners often start to look alike. What do u think?

Disco Dog

Bling Bling. Disco Dog.

Hot Tamale

This Hot Tamale was chillin' with the big dogs.

Ski Dog

Ski Dog won best theme. He outta join Aspen Powder Hounds on Facebook. Bill Clarke from the Denver Post emceed the Canine Fashion show.

Dog Pound

Winner for "best team".

Senior Zero

Senior Zero won "best overall".

Quick to Judge

Introducing your WinterSkol Parade esteemed panel of Judges. (L to R) Andy-Party, AspenSpin.com, Kim Moore from The Aspen Club and Tim from Fleisher RE. According to Party, " it's a huge honor to be selected as a judge for WinterSkol 09, I guess, I'm to legit to quit".

WinterSkol Parade

Aspen Volunteer Fire Department joined the WinterSkol Parade.

Aspen Club WinterSkol

The Aspen Club is always in the mix @ WinterSkol.

Aspen Historical Society

The Aspen Historical Society float included a girl jumping out of a cake. Niiiiiiiice!

Random Acts of Weirdness

Team: Random Acts of Weirdness put on a good show during the WinterSkol Parade.

Red Brick / Gold Medal

The Red Brick Building fielded a full rock band and got the whole crowd to sing along to their country rock ballad, POWDER DAYS and STELLAR NIGHTS. The esteemed judges chose Red Brick's float as champion of the parade.

Mad Rush

Team Sack Happy triumphed in the WinterSculpt competition with "Mad Rush".

Men's Health Party

Prudence (Men's Health) teamed up with Virginia (The Little Nell) to throw a record setting party at the Nell. The record they set ---a ratio of 40 to 1 ---guys to girls. Next year we've got to get a few shred betties to attend--------please, pretty please.

Photo Shoot

Photo shooting ski pro Neil Hillier brought Mandy and Gil to the Men's Health Bash at TLN.

da Boyz

Free beer attracts a crowd. These boyz got a head start on their night thanks to Men's Health Magazine.