Gallery: Cowboys Trade Spurs for Skis in Colorado's Wild Downhill Rodeo

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    *Cowboys wait their turn during the slalom competition at the 39th Annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill, a mashup of rodeo and skiing that drew 90 people from as far away as Australia.*
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    *Everyone hit the slope for the grand finale, a stampede of sorts.*
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    *These are real cowboys, not necessarily real skiers.*
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    *…before crossing the finish line, competitors must lasso a cowgirl and saddle a horse.*
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    *The rules are simple. First one down the slope wins. There is, however, an odd twist at the end…*
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