Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include additional photos from Ullr Fest.
The Summit County community came together to celebrate the kickoff of the 59th annual Ullr Fest in Breckenridge, which pays homage to the god of snow ahead of the ski and ride season.
This year’s event is from Thursday, Dec. 8, to Saturday, Dec. 10. The festical kicked off with the crowning of the Ullr king and queen, an attempt to break the unofficial world record for the longest shot ski, the Ullr parade and a bonfire.
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A man holds up a sign that says “pray for snow” as a homage to Ullr, the god of snow, during Ullr Fest in Breckenridge on Dec. 8, 2022. This year marked the 59th annual festival where locals and visitors alike celebrate Ullr ahead of another ski and ride season.
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People line up on Main Street in Breckenridge to take part in breaking the unofficial record for the world’s longest shot ski during Ullr Fest on Dec. 8, 2022.
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People line up on Main Street in Breckenridge to take part in breaking the unofficial record for the world’s longest shot ski during Ullr Fest on Dec. 8, 2022.
Breckenridge Tourism Office/Courtesy photo
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Heather Gard and Bill Tinker wave to a crowd as they make their way down Main Street in Breckenridge during the 59th annual Ullr Fest on Dec. 8, 2022. Bill and Stephanie Tinker were crowned the Ullr king and queen, though Stephanie wasn’t able to attend the event. Their daughter, Gard, stood in for her mother.
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The Blue River Plaza is lit up during the 59th annual Ullr Fest in Breckenridge on Dec. 8, 2022.
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Heather Gard and Bill Tinker smile from Main Street in Breckenridge during the 59th annual Ullr Fest on Dec. 8, 2022. Bill and Stephanie Tinker were crowned the Ullr king and queen, though Stephanie Tinker wasn’t able to attend the event. Their daughter, Gard, stood in.
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A person with a viking hat watches the bonfire that pays homage to Ullr, the god of snow. The bonfire was one of many events to kick off the 59th annual Ullr Fest in Breckenridge on Dec. 8, 2022. The event celebrates Ullr, the god of snow.
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A bonfire lights up in Breckenridge near Main Street during Ullr Fest on Dec. 8, 2022. The 59th annual festical kicked off to celebrate the god of snow ahead of another ski and ride season in Summit County.
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Bill Tinker, right, participates in the Ullr Fest shot ski in Breckenridge Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.
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People line up on Main Street in Breckenridge to take part in breaking the unofficial record for the world’s longest shot ski during Ullr Fest on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.
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People participate in the Ullr Fest parade in Breckenridge Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.
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A man is dressed up for the 59th annual Ullr Fest in Breckenridge on Dec. 8, 2022.
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A man watches the Ullr Fest activities from a window in Breckenridge on Dec. 8, 2022.
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A man prepares to participate in attempting to break the official record for the world’s longest shot ski during the 59th annual Ullr Fest in Breckenridge on Dec. 8, 2022.
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A man holds up a sign that says “pray for snow” during the 59th annual Ullr Fest in Breckenridge on Dec. 8, 2022.
Gabrielle Stowe/Courtesy photo
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Community members dress up for the 59th annual Ullr Fest in Breckenridge on Dec. 8, 2022.
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Community members wait for the events of Ullr Fest to begin during Ullr Fest held on Dec. 8, 2022.
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Bill Tinker, the Ullr King for 2022, waves to the crowd during the parade at Ullr Fest in Breckenridge on Dec. 8, 2022. Bill and his wife, Stephanie, were crowned as the Ullr king and queen.
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