Family fun: Battle of the mascots in Steamboat

through saturday. Wearing a mascot costume is one way to stay warm on the slopes. This weekend, some of the biggest mascots in college sports will cheer and fist pump their way into Steamboat Springs for the Mascot Stampede. On Friday night, mascots will join skiiers and snowboarders for night riding. On Saturday, watch Chip, Cam the Ram, Bucky Badger, Big Jay and more battle it out in a bike race, tug-o-war, dance-off and other challenges with a little fan cheer that will help crown a champion. Find the action at the base of Steamboat Ski Area, 2305 Mount Werner Circle, in Gondola Square. More information at steamboatchamber.com.