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PHOTOS: Retro Party closes out Wintersköl, celebrates 57th anniversary of Snowmass’ opening day

Awards for Winter Windows also announced

Sonia Ferguson, Britta Gustafson, and Lia Hodgson post in their retro ski outfits at the Viewline Resort on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Snowmass.
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A Retro Party at the Viewline Resort Snowmass closed out Wintersköl on Sunday and celebrated the 57th anniversary of Snowmass Ski Area’s opening day.

The apres celebration also included a retro ski outfit competition and the awards ceremony for Winter Windows.

“This has been great. It’s been an awesome look for the retailers participating. It turned out really well,” said Executive Director of Buckhorn Public Arts Tim Sack. “Ten windows now for the season that are programmed art from our community members.”



The artist that won the Winter Wonderland category for the Winter Windows is Liz Busch, whose art was showcased at Guapo Dog.

Samantha Alter at 81615 T-Shirts won the Community Character category.




Artist Augustina Mistretta at Incline Ski Shop and Kaylee Bowlby at Viewline Resort Ski Lockers also won categories with their winter windows.

And Snowmass Town Council member Britta Gustafson and her daughter won second place in the retro ski outfit competition.

Cupcakes celebrating the 57th anniversary of Snowmass Ski Area’s opening day sit on a table at the Viewline Resort on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Snowmass.
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Cake and glasses of champagne are available to party goers for the 57th anniversary of Snowmass Ski Area’s opening day at the Viewline Resort on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Snowmass.s
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Winter Windows winners are announced during the Snowmass Retro Party at the Viewline Resort on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Snowmass.
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Kaylee Bowlby wins a Winter Windows category at as a part of Wintersköl at the Viewline Resort on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Snowmass.
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Champagne is poured at the Snowmass Retro Party celebrating the 57th anniversary of Snowmass Ski Area’s opening day at the Viewline Resort on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Snowmass.
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Just off the slopes, skiers and snowboarders attend the Snowmass Retro Party to celebrate the 57th anniversary of Snowmass Ski Area’s opening day at the Viewline Resort on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Snowmass.
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Deb Kelly wins third place in the retro ski outfit competition at the Viewline Resort on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Snowmass.
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The group that won the retro ski outfit competition at the Wintersköl Snowmass Retro Party makes their way to claim their prize at the Viewline Resort on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Snowmass.
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Britta Gustafson and Lia Hodgson got second place for their retro ski outfits at the Viewline Resort on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Snowmass.
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