PHOTOS: Downhill Costume Contest highlights Aspen Gay Ski Week

News | Jan 18, 2025

Austin Colbert

Dressed as characters from "Wicked," the Aspen Chamber Resort Association competes in the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.
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Aspen Gay Ski Week reached its peak on Friday with the annual Downhill Costume Contest from the base of Aspen Mountain.

A dominant force from year to year, Snowmass Tourism beat the Aspen Chamber Resort Association in a dance-off after they initially tied. The crowd proved to have the final vote.

Photos by Austin Colbert for The Aspen Times.

A giant pride flag is carried down the hill during the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.

A man dances below a rainbow umbrella during the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.

Dressed as pop icon Britney Spears, a member of Snowmass Tourism competes in the the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.

Snowmass Tourism competes in the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.

Drag queen Mariam T leads the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.

Dressed as Elphaba from “Wicked,” a member Aspen Chamber Resort Association takes part in the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.

People dance on stage during the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.
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Dressed as Elphaba from “Wicked,” a member of the Aspen Chamber Resort Association takes part in the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
A giant pride flag is carried down the hill during the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Pride flags are waved during the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
A guest enjoys the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Drag queen Mariam T leads the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Dressed as Elphaba from “Wicked,” a member Aspen Chamber Resort Association takes part in the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Guests enjoy the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.
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Team Bomber Ski competes during the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.
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A glittered unicorn on a stick is seen during the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.
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Drag queen Mariam T leads the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
A member of the Aspen Chamber Resort Association takes part in the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Snowmass Tourism competes in the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.
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Drag queen Mariam T, left, helps make announcements with AspenOUT Executive Director Kevin McManamon during the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.
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Guests dance during the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.
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A guest dances during the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
A guest helps raise money for charity during the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.
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A giant pride flag is carried down the hill during the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
A pride flag waves during the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
A man dances below a rainbow umbrella during the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Dressed as pop icon Britney Spears, a member of Snowmass Tourism competes in the the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Dressed as pop icon Britney Spears, a member of Snowmass Tourism competes in the the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Dressed as characters from “Wicked,” the Aspen Chamber Resort Association competes in the annual Downhill Costume Contest as part of Aspen Gay Ski Week on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, from the base of Aspen Mountain.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times