Rodeo stars compete in 46th Annual Cowboy Downhill at Steamboat Resort

The event was founded more than 40 years ago by Olympic skier Billy Kidd

Last updated: January 21, 2020 | 11:13

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A professional rodeo cowboy navigates the slalom course during the 46th Annual Cowboy Downhill at Steamboat Ski Resort in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

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The event was founded more than 40 years ago when Olympic skier Billy Kidd invited a few ProRodeo cowboys to Steamboat for a day of skiing.

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Professional rodeo cowboys crash while coming off of a jump while competing in the stampede competition.

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Kolby Wanchuk, a professional saddle bronco rider from Sherwood Park, Canada navigates the slalom course during the 46th Annual Cowboy Downhill

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A professional rodeo cowboy pushes his way towards a ski lift during the 46th Annual Cowboy Downhill at Steamboat Ski Resort in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

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Joel Schlegel, a professional bare back rider from Burns, Colorado pushes his way towards the finish line of the slalom course

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Professional cowboys wearing decorative chaps wait to compete in the slalom course during the 46th Annual Cowboy Downhill at Steamboat Ski Resort.

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A professional rodeo cowboy pushes out of the start gate during the 46th Annual Cowboy Downhill.

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Professional rodeo cowboys crash while coming off of a jump while competing in the stampede competition

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Professional rodeo cowboys wait to compete in the slalom course competition during the 46th Annual Cowboy Downhill.

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JW Meiers, a professional saddle bronco rider from Mills, Wyoming, crashes during the 46th Annual Cowboy Downhill.

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Hunter Brasfield, a professional bare back rider from Delts, Colorado, catches air off of a jump during the 46th Annual Cowboy Downhill

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