Pagosa Springs' WinterFest Shakes Away the Winter Blues

You came to ride Wolf Creek Ski Area, but come this weekend and you’ll be howling at the moon by the end of the night. Pagosa Spring's four-day WinterFest, Feb. 7-10, returns for another year, bringing with it The Outlaw Snowdown country music festival, Feb. 8 and 9.

As the highlight of the 2013 WinterFest, the Outlaw Snowdown will feature cowpunk and Americana music from the likes of Shooter Jennings, Micky and the Motorcars, Whitey Morgan & The 78’s, Lydia Loveless, Fifth on the Floor, Chad Sullins & the Last Call Coalition, Caitlin Cannon & The Artillery and the Brooks-i Band on Friday and Saturday night. Bands will take to the stage 5-10:30 p.m. at the main stage area across from Town Park on both nights. Attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Ticket packages start at $50 for a single-day ticket or $75 for a full weekend pass, but it might be worth a splurge with the Ski, Soak and Rock pass for $190. This extravagant festival pass includes admission to all the music for both nights as well as access to The Springs Resort hot springs pools and a two-day lift tickets to Wolf Creek for a little extra pleasure. Lodging packages are also available. To purchase ticket packages online, click here.

Between all the music, explore the other offerings during the 2013 WinterFest, including a Chilly Bowl taste-off, sled races, snow sculpting contests, a polar swim and plenty more. Visit the Pagosa Chamber of Commerce's website for more event details.