Behind the Chutes
By Rooftop Rodeo For the Trail-Gazette
ehind the Chutes is your chance to venture out to where all the action happens. You’ll meet the stock contractor, contestants and arena crew who will explain the sport of rodeo. Get an up close and personal tour of the arena equipment, participate in some mock events, see the livestock and meet the clowns. It’s a great time to ask questions and to learn more about the sport of rodeo from the pros themselves. Tours are available at 5 p.m. Tickets for the rodeo and Behind the Chutes tours can be purchased online prior to rodeo week on the Rooftop Rodeo Tickets page. Already have your rodeo ticket? You can purchase Behind the Chutes tour tickets in advance along with your rodeo general admission tickets. If you have a party of 20 or more, we may be able to arrange a special tour for your group. Call 970.577.3920 for more information. Please note that the Rooftop Rodeo / Courtesy photo tour will take you through Behind the Chutes is a great time to ask questions and to learn more about the sport of rodeo areas of thick, loose dirt (sometimes mud), so please from the pros themselves. wear appropriate shoes. Flip After your tour, grab that age, meet old and new great Rooftop Rodeo eveflops or expensive shoes are tasty chow and a cool bever- friends, and settle in for a ning! probably not a good idea!
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Koenig from page 5 Theme nights at this year’s rodeo include Military appreciation, Family Night, Locals Night, First Responder Appreciation, Fiesta at the Rodeo, and Wear Pink! Your Pass the Boot donations will benefit 14 • Rooftop Rodeo Guide 2021
local charities including the American Legion, Boys and Girls Club, Special Olympics, Estes Valley Crisis Advocates and Estes Park Health. Before you arrive, be sure to download the Rodeo Guess App for a
fun, new way to interact with the rodeo. A high score wins you a prize! Learn more at www.rooftoprodeo.com. Finally, the Rooftop wouldn’t be here for us all to enjoy if it weren’t for all the participants, staff and volun-
teers who work countless hours behind the chutes. If you have the opportunity, join me in tipping your hat in appreciation for their tireless efforts on behalf of our community. See you at the rodeo!
