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Brewski 2017: Thrift Store Prom

Dust off your high school bow-tie and get the mothballs out of your best-worst dress, Brewski is back and better than ever!

On Sunday, April 2nd, 2017, join us for a rousin’ good time! The Brewski’s theme is THRIFT STORE PROM. Be like Macklemore: pop some tags at the local clothing re-sale store for something Prom-themed that’s so appalling, it’s awesome! Prizes from Silverton Mountain’s incredible partners will be awarded to the Thrift Store Prom King & Queen, and don’t forget the infamous dance off!

Beer will start flowing around 2:30pm. Purchase a wristband to the event when you check in on Sunday, April 2nd for only $15, and get a commemorative cup* with admission to the beer garden. Better yet, sign up for the Clauson Classic on the same day, which includes a lift ticket, stainless steel cup*, and admission to the Brewski!

After the Brewski, join us Sunday evening at The Eureka Station for an After Prom Party!

Returning Breweries for Brewski 2017:

Avalanche Brewing Company (Silverton, CO) – Winner of the 2016 Telluride Blues & Brews “Best of Fest“
Ska Brewing (Durango, CO)
Steamworks Brewery (Durango, CO)
Carver’s Brewing (Durango, CO)
Elevation Beer Company (Poncha Springs, CO)

New for 2017:

Golden Block (Silverton, CO)
BREW Pub & Kitchen (Durango, CO)
Great Divide Brewing Company (Denver, CO)

Admission can be purchased the morning of April 2nd for $15, or is included with the Clauson Classic Package. Make your reservations for April 2nd here.

*While supplies last.

We ID: Must be 21 years or older to participate, please bring photo identification. Please no dogs at the base of Silverton Mountain.

The Clauson Classic 2017

“Be Like John” is a motto at Silverton Mountain. John Clauson was our Assistant Snow Safety director, guide and friend. No mission was too hard, no load was too much, and nothing couldn’t be done without a smile and a humble admiration for the beauty of the San Juan Mountains.

In honor of John’s legacy, Silverton Mountain is hosting the annual Clauson Classic endurance race! From the top of the chairlift, see how many laps you can hike up the ridge while you raise funds for the kids in the Silverton Winter Sports Club. The further you go and the more laps you get, the more points you will earn to win some awesome donated prizes. Points will be earned throughout the day in other fun ways as well.

This is a true Silverton-style day, not a super competitive SkiMo race. This is a fun event to work hard with a smile, do more than you’re asked to do, and celebrate the life of one of the hardest-working individuals you could imagine. While speed is an element of this event, working hard by adding weight to your pack and being positive towards other racers and everyone else at the mountain are more admirable and appreciated elements of this event. We will give an award to the participant who most embodies John Clauson’s positive and inspiring spirit throughout the day.

Great prizes to be given to the participant with the most points, a runner up prize, and the Spirit Award. Prizes will also be given out at random from our amazing Mountain Partners.

We will also be holding a Be the Match bone marrow drive at the event. If John had lived long enough, his only hope for survival would have been with a bone marrow transplant. You can also sign up online to be a donor.

Race Info:
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Register online or at 8 am at Silverton Mountain

Race Day:
Please check in between 8 and 8:30, even if you’ve registered ahead of time. Race starts at 9 am with first chair and ends at 2:30 pm in the base area. There will be two high points (Tiger Claw and Billboard, weather and snow condition depending). When you reach a high point, you receive a colored bracelet. These are worth points. At the end of the race, turn in your bracelets and we’ll add up your score!

Required Gear:
Like any day at Silverton Mountain, a beacon, shovel and probe are required. You must show these when you check in at the tent. You can also rent these at the mountain the day of the race.

1/2 price Silverton Mountain Unguided Lift Ticket for April 2nd
Clauson Classic Registration benefiting the Silverton Winter Sports Club
A commemorative stainless steel cup
Admission to the 15th annual Brewski Event (more info on this event coming soon)

Season pass holder? Event registration & Brewski entry can be purchased together at check-in starting at 8am on April 2nd for only $40. Includes commemorative stainless steel cup.

15th Annual Brewski Classic Returns April 3rd, 2016!

ONESIE EXTRAVAGANZA AT THE BREWSKI!

Join us at Silverton Mountain on Sunday, April 3rd for unguided skiing and riding all day and an afternoon of tasting fantastic craft beers from all over Colorado!

Bring out your best Onesie and remember that there are free giveaways all day long from our awesome sponsors, including K2 Skis, Venture Snowboards, The North Face, Smith Optics, Red Bull, Fischer Bindings, and Pabst Blue Ribbon!

Admission is $15 and includes a souvenir cup (while supplies last). Tasting starts at 2:30pm, must be 21 years old or older to enter event. Remember to bring your ID!

Avalanche Brewing Company, Steamworks, Elevation Brewing, Carver Brewing, Ska Brewing, and more will be in attendance!

RSVP on Facebook, wash your dad’s (or mom’s) onesie, and we’ll see you at the Brewski!

Looking to make things easier? Make an unguided or guided reservation for the day in advance.