Watch CBS News

ProRodeo Stars Compete In 46th Annual Cowboy Downhill At Steamboat Resort

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) - The 46th annual Cowboy Downhill at Steamboat Resort featured plenty of great wipe outs, smiles and spectacular jumps. On Monday more than 100 professional rodeo cowboys showed off their skills on skis.

steamboat cowboy downhill credit elliot lawrence 2
46th annual Cowboy Downhill at Steamboat Resort. (credit: Elliot Lawrence)
steamboat cowboy downhill credit elliot lawrence 3
(credit: Elliot Lawrence)

Sponsored by Bud Light, the Cowboy Downhill is always scheduled to coincide with the National Western Stock Show in Denver.

steamboat cowboy downhill credit elliot lawrence 5
(credit: Elliot Lawrence)

The event started more than 40 years ago when Olympic skier Billy Kidd invited a few of the ProRodeo starts to Steamboat for a day of skiing.

steamboat cowboy downhill credit elliot lawrence 4
(credit: Elliot Lawrence)

The Cowboy Downhill has since become one of the most popular events in Steamboat's Gondola Square.

steamboat cowboy downhill credit elliot lawrence
(credit: Elliot Lawrence)

Monday's event featured a 4H petting zoo, roping clinic and an appearance by the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders.

 

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.