Planning Your Vacation To Steamboat Springs Colorado

Steamboat Ranked #1 in Tree Skiing - Skiing Magazine!

2009-11-18T10:04:00.000-08:00

Steamboat was rated #1 in Tree Skiing by Skiing Magazine - here is the article below:

The champagne is so crisp you won’t even care about the pain the morning after.

Take a couple tree laps during a Steamboat storm, and you’ll quickly understand why the term “champagne powder” was coined there. Start off your tasting tour on the gentle pitches of the Twilight Glades. It’s sort of like a swig from a bottle of Krug Clos du Mesnil—the experience is soft yet intensely flavored and only mildly desperate. Wipe your face on your sleeve and make your way over to the Pony Express lift to build up your tolerance. The tighter pines will force your turns to be short and sweet, like the taste of blanc de noir sucked through a Slurpee straw. After a few more runs, the champagne-pow buzz kicks in. You might fall on your ass more than 20 times trying to get down Morningside’s hairy chutes, but the champagne is so crisp you won’t even care about the pain the morning after.

When You Go…

Only a short walk from the gondola, your first après stop should be the Gondola Pub & Grill for cheap beers and delicious ribs. [2305 Mount Werner Circle #1]

Nurse your leg burn at one of the 150-plus natural springs in the area. But watch out for the ones hot enough to poach an egg. [steamboat springs.net]

Hire an experienced guide and bomb through untouched backcountry terrain—and live to tell about it. [Steamboat Powdercats; steamboatpowdercats.com]

Sam Elliott would be proud. Head to F.M. Light & Sons to buy the ultimate cowboy hat in the area’s oldest retail store. [830 Lincoln Ave.]

http://www.skinet.com/skiing/resorts/2009/09/best-trees-steamboat-colorado

Kids Ski Free - Steamboat Ski Resort

2009-10-08T13:23:00.000-07:00

Kids Ski Free 2009-2010
Steamboat Springs Kids' Vacation Center Ranked #1 in Family Programs by Ski Magazine and Rated Top Ten "Kid Friendly Winter Vacation Getaway" by Sports Illustrated for Kids. Come find out why! Mountain Resorts offers the "Kids Ski Free!" program at all of our properties.

Eligibility: Steamboat's Kids Ski Free™ and Grandkids Ski Free programs enable children 12 years of age and under to ski free the same number of days as their parents/grandparents when parents/grandparents purchase a 5-or-more day adult lift ticket at regular prices. Discounted lift ticket products are not always eligible for this program, Seniors and Young Seniors must purchase a regular priced adult ticket to be eligible for this program. One free child per paid parent/grandparent.

Availability: Kids Ski Free™ is available the entire ski and snowboard season!

Proof of Age: Proof of age is required for the Kids Ski Free™ program of all 11 and 12-year-olds, or for children who appear to be that old to the ticket agent. If proof of age is not provided, the parent will be required to purchase teen lift tickets at the respective season rates. If at a later point in time, proof of age is provided (birth certificate, passport, etc.), a full refund will be made.

Kids Fly Free: That's right, Kids 12 & under can Fly Free* on select Airlines to Steamboat with a qualifying parent purchase.

For Lodging Reservations, visit http://www.steamboatskiresort.net

Colorado Ski Resorts - Lift Ticket Deals 2009/2010

2009-09-23T15:44:00.000-07:00

“We have over half a million people who are dedicated skiers and snowboarders right here,” said Jennifer Rudolph, spokeswoman for trade group Colorado Ski Country USA. “Resorts are working on providing packages and incentives and different pass products to make sure those people can get out on the slopes this year, because people live here because they want to ski.”

But many incentives and pass sales end before the lifts begin running, and prices for others begin going up in October, so buy now to save later. Here are some of the best ski deals:

• Colorado Pass: This popular pass offers unlimited skiing at Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin, with 10 days, excluding some blackout dates, at Vail and Beaver Creek for $449. For unlimited days at Vail and Beaver Creek, get the Epic Pass, for $599. Or get the Summit Pass, for unlimited skiing at the first three resorts, for $399. Available at REI and Colorado Ski and Golf in Colorado Springs. This year, Vail Resorts is offering pass insurance, which, for $20, will refund your money if you get sick, injured or laid off from your job.

• Rocky Mountain Super Pass: Unlimited skiing at Winter Park and Copper Mountain for $399. The Super Pass Plus includes six days at Steamboat for $449. Available at both Christy Sports locations in Colorado Springs.

• Monarch season pass: Monarch is selling season passes for $319 through Nov. 7. Prices then jump $100. This year, season passes include free skiing at 10 other resorts.

• A Basin offers a $349 Bonus Pass, which includes unlimited skiing there and five days at Breckenridge and Keystone, and one of those days, excluding blackouts, at Vail or Beaver Creek.

• For those who don’t mind driving farther, Wolf Creek is selling passes through Oct. 4 for $574, then they jump to $718. Aspen/Snowmass is offering several new passes with smaller up-front costs and “pay-as-you-go” options to spread the cost over the season.

And what if you don’t plan to get in enough ski days to make a pass worthwhile?

Window-bought lift tickets in Colorado are notoriously expensive – more than $90 at some mountains. While some smaller ski areas, including Ski Cooper, Monarch and Wolf Creek, have already announced ticket prices will remain the same this year, many larger resorts have yet to reveal their prices.

But there are ways to ski much more cheaply.

One local favorite is the Colorado GEMS Card, offered by Colorado Ski Country USA. For $10, skiers get a free lift ticket (with restrictions) to Echo Mountain, Monarch, Ski Cooper and SolVista, two-for-one tickets at five resorts and discounts at nine. Numerous restrictions and blackout dates apply, so visit www.coloradoski.com/Resorts/Gems/GemsCard/ for details and to buy one.

Many resorts also offer four-day passes, usually in the $130 to $140 range, available at the same locations season passes are sold. They are usually available only in the fall, like season passes.

For those who wait until the last minute, there are other options. Pass-holders usually get a few half-priced lift tickets, so find a friend to ski with. Or, as a last resort, you can usually get lift tickets about $10 cheaper than at the ticket window at local grocery stores.

Another popular promotion, Ski Free Colorado, will be back this year. Skiers who buy 10 gallons of gas at a Shell gas station – not Phillips 66 as in past years – can get a two-for-one lift ticket coupon for Monarch, Copper Mountain, Powderhorn and Winter Park. Visit www.skifreedeals.com for more information.

For those with kids, Ski Country USA will again be offering the popular 5th Grade Passport, which provides three days of skiing at all member resorts – that doesn’t include Vail Resorts’ four mountains – for 5th-graders, for free. The 6th Grade Passport includes four days at each for $99. Apply for both passes at www.passport.coloradoski.com.

Vail Resorts offers its own version, the School of Shred pass for 5th and 6th graders, good for four free days at Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone, Breckenridge and Arapahoe Basin. They’re available where Vail Resorts passes are sold during the fall.

Rudolph said many resorts will offer bundle deals, including lessons, lodging, travel or gear rentals with lift tickets to encourage visitors.

So when, exactly, will the ski season start?

Snow-makers at Loveland and Arapahoe Basin are already gearing up for the annual race to be the first ski resort to open for the year. Both opened Oct. 15 in 2008.

Loveland got the early jump, firing up the snow guns Monday, two days ahead of schedule, thanks to a cold front that brought freezing temperatures and accumulating snow on the mountain. Loveland spent $500,000 on snow-making equipment this summer, and officials there are hopeful of opening first.

“We’re certainly going to try to win. We’re going to do everything we can, just like every year,” said Loveland spokesman John Sellers last week.

Not so fast, said A Basin spokeswoman Leigh Hierholzer.

“We’re a little higher in elevation, which helps us,” she said. She did not have a date for snow-making to commence.

Asked about the snow-making upgrades at rival Loveland, she said, “The race is still on and we still intend to win it.”

Savvy skiers know to look for ticket deals now

2009-09-23T15:20:00.000-07:00

Autumn is only two days old, but the chill in the air and the recent dusting of snow in Colorado are reminders that ski season is on the way.
Colorado's ski resorts were hit hard by the recession last year, with visits down 6 percent . Unlike past years, this season will see few major terrain expansions or new features at most resorts, as operators wait to see how the recession will impact the winter business.

Front Range skiers can take advantage of this uncertainty - if they act now.
While most resorts have yet to reveal their window lift ticket prices, tickets at some are staying at last season's rates, and season passes at most are remaining the same as last year, or even dropping in price, as resorts seek to compensate for the drop in national and international visitors by luring local skiers to the slopes. Some are offering payment plans, making passes good at other resorts and adding other perks.

But many incentives and pass sales end before the lifts begin running, and prices for others begin going up in October, so buy now to save later.
Get a list of the best ski deals at www.Gazette.com

Steamboat scores high again with readers of SKI & Skiing Magazines - Voted #1 Best Tree Skiing and #1 Family Program in North America

2009-09-23T09:32:00.000-07:00

For the second year in a row, Skiing Magazine Readers give Best Trees to Steamboat. The gladed areas of Pioneer Ridge, Sunshine and Storm Peak are Steamboat's particular claim to fame. Signature trees runs such as Closet, Shadows, 1:30 and 2:30 will have you grinning from ear to ear on a powder day.

Steamboat is the home of Champagne Powder snow, coined in Steamboat back in the 1950s by a local rancher to describe the light, dry quality of the snow in Northwest Colorado. The abundant and dry snowfall is a result of Steamboat’s location within the Park Range, which is the first significant barrier in the Northern Colorado Rockies to storms arriving from the Pacific. So it is no surpise Skiing Magazine voted Steamboat #2 for Best Snow.

Skiing Magazine also voted Steamboat #9 for Best Overall.

“Take a couple tree laps during a Steamboat storm, and you’ll quickly understand why the term “champagne powder” was coined there. Start off your tasting tour on the gentle pitches of the Twilight Glades. It’s sort of like a swig from a bottle of Krug Clos du Mesnil—the experience is soft yet intensely flavored and only mildly desperate. Wipe your face on your sleeve and make your way over to the Pony Express lift to build up your tolerance. The tighter pines will force your turns to be short and sweet, like the taste of blanc de noir sucked through a Slurpee straw. After a few more runs, the champagne-pow buzz kicks in. You might fall on your ass more than 20 times trying to get down Morningside’s hairy chutes, but the champagne is so crisp you won’t even care about the pain the morning after.”

Steamboats First Snow of the Season!!

2009-09-21T17:51:00.000-07:00

FIRST SNOW OF THE SEASON ALERT!
Even though the calendar says Fall officially arrives tomorrow, Mother Nature provided a brief preview of winter as the Steamboat Ski Area awoke to its first snow of the season.
Snow was seen down to just below the top of Christie Peak about 8,000 feet with between a trace to half an inch as you moved up from the top of the gondola up to the summit of Mt. Werner. The Steamboat Ski Area opens for the 2009/10 season in 64 days on November 25, 2009.Steamboat was recently named North America’s #1 Family Resort by SKI Magazine and #1 Best Resort for Trees by Skiing Magazine. The resort has invested more than $30 million in on-mountain improvements over the past four years, including a remodeled and expanded Kids’ Vacation Center and new Ski & Snowboard School Ticket Office for this season.

Steamboat Springs Vacation Planner

2009-05-28T09:46:00.000-07:00

June 7 28th Annual Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K
June 18-21 21st Annual Rocky Mountain Mustang Round-Up
June 27 FREE Summer Concert – Rusted Root
July 3-5 106th Cowboys’ Roundup Days and 4th of July Celebration
July 11-12 29th Annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo & 35th Annual Art in the Park
July 17 FREE Summer Concert – The Greyboy Allstars
July 17-18 Tour de Steamboat Century Ride
July 29 – Aug. 2 Steamboat Wine Festival
July 31 FREE Summer Concert – Freddy Jones Band
August 13 FREE Summer Concert – Susan Tedesch
August 20-23 Steamboat All Arts Festival, NEW!
August 20 FREE Summer Concert – Avett Brothers
August 30 Steamboat Springs Triathlon
September 5-7 Labor Day Celebration - Wild West Air Fest, Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge & Rocky Mountain Bull Bash
September 18-20 Steamboat OktoberWest, NEW!
September 19 Run, Rabbit Run – 50 mile ultra marathon

Top Things To Do in Steamboat Springs Colorado

2009-04-30T20:00:00.000-07:00

Top things to do in Steamboat Springs

Skiing/Snowboarding at Steamboat Ski Resort
Visit Strawberry Hot Springs or Old Town Hot Springs (year round)
Snowmobiling or Dog sledding
Go hiking, biking, snowshoeing or XC skiing (Zirkels, Devils Causeway, Mt Werner, Rabbit Ears)
Summer (Hot Air Balloon Rodeo, Strings in the Mountains, Tubing down Yampa River)

Top things to do on a Budget in Steamboat Springs Colorado

Fishing in Yampa/Elk rivers or various mountain lakes
Visit local State Parks (Steamboat Lake State Park)
Go hiking, snowshoeing or XC skiing (Zirkels, Devils Causeway, Rabbit Ears)
Free Concert Series (Summer and Winter)
Tubing down the Yampa River (Summer)

Top things to do with a family in Steamboat Springs Colorado

Skiing/Snowboarding at Steamboat Ski Resort
Old Town Hot Springs (Hot mineral springs + water slides)
Howelsen Hill for Sledding/Tubing/Ice Skating (Winter) or Alpine Slide and Rodeo (Summer)
Rent a Pontoon boat/picnic at Steamboat Lake State Park
Tubing down the Yampa River (Summer)

Dining Favorites in Steamboat Springs Colorado

Slopeside Grill (Apres’ ski and Summer evenings)
Mahogany Ridge (Brew Pup)
Mazzolla’s (Italian)
Saketumi (Sushi)
Freshies (Breakfast)

Rocky Mtn Super Pass - $399

2009-04-09T12:03:00.000-07:00

Three of Colorado’s best mountain experiences - Mary Jane’s legendary bumps, Copper’s naturally divided terrain and Steamboat’s Champagne Powder.™

Unlimited skiing & riding at Winter Park/Mary Jane & Copper Mountain, PLUS 6 unrestricted days and FREE Friday afternoons at Steamboat. $309 teen (13-17) $209 child (6-12) $239 senior (70+)

http://www.skicolorado.com/?crmcontact=7055785&crmpas=CRM_CW_PSP_01_E2_090403

09/10 Season Passes on Sale Now!

2009-04-01T18:23:00.000-07:00

Starting today, Steamboat Season Passes will be offered at $879, the lowest level in nearly a decade. The new pre-season saving period is unique because pass holders lock in the special rates with simply a $100 non-refundable deposit; and, then pay the remainder of the balance by October 1st.

In addition, the pre-season exclusive savings go even further as adult pass holders are eligible to purchase four special $50 lift tickets for friends and family, valid any day of the 2009/2010 season, as a great way to show off Steamboat’s genuine friendliness and authentic western hospitality. Better yet, Ultimize your Steamboat season pass and add unlimited access to both Copper Mountain and Winter Park for just $40. They’re special pre-season perks that are only available until June 1st.

Order Online here:
http://steamboat.com/springpass.html

Steamboat Lift Tickets for only $33/day!!

2009-03-06T10:57:00.000-08:00

Springalicious Passes Available

Springalicious Pass / $99 for 3 days in April
The Steamboat Springalicious Passes are the best spring value around! For just $33/day, experience Steamboat's Champagne Powder™, legendary trees and awesome freestyle terrain. Valid for three days of skiing & riding, April 1-12, 2009. Non-transferable, non-refundable and only good for the PASSHOLDER from April 1-12, 2009. Deadline to purchase online is 48-hours prior to the first day of skiing. Pick up your pass in person at the Main Ticket Office at the Gondola Base Area. Hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Click on this link below for special Springalicious Pass:
Purchase Tickets Here

Ghost Ranch Saloon - Steamboat Springs New Live Music Venue!!

2009-02-04T21:07:00.001-08:00

Nightlife has finally returned to Steamboat Springs, Colorado with this much anticipated Saloon and music venue.
And, yes, a real "old western saloon," in historic downtown. Complete with a state-of-the-art sound system to invigorate our customers and wake the dead. We'll be pumping out all kinds of sounds from Live musicians, full bands, DJs, movies and sporting events, and more. Never a dull moment at GRS.
We've also designed an environment that is true feast for the imagination:
* A spectacular hand-carved, historic bar * VIP rooms, Lounge & Green room* Fine art & dazzling accoutrements* Extensive [affordable] appetizer menu* A walk-up take-out window serving tasty snacks until 2:00am* Even an onsite bathing room. [Now that's authentic]. . . who could ask for more?

http://ghostranchsaloon.com/

Great Valley Views!

2009-01-23T10:14:00.000-08:00

This is a great example of the beautiful valley views you will get when skiing in Steamboat Springs, Colorado . This specific shot was taken from "the Ridge" which is skier left of the chutes at the top of Mt Werner Mountain. Old downtown Steamboat Springs can be seen in the valley below.

Lodging Special - Rent 4nts, Get 5th Night FREE

2009-01-23T10:11:00.000-08:00

January through March has the best snow of the year, the crowds have gone home since the Holidays and everything is cheaper!! We are making ski season even better by offering your 5th night of Lodging FREE when you book 4 nights at the regular rates! You will also get a voucher for 20% off Adult Ski or Snowboard Rental and 2 vouchers for $30 off a 3 out of 4 day Adult Lift Ticket for lodging between Jan 4 - Feb 10th, or $45 off a 3 out of 4 day Adult Lift Ticket if your reservations are between April 6 - April 12th.

Please call 1-800-881-8751 to book this special offer (not available online)

*TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Valid for new reservations only and cannot be combined with any other offers. 4 night minimum stay between Jan 4th and April 12th, 2009. Valid at select properties only. Other restrictions may apply- call for details. Applicable fees and taxes apply

http://www.steamboatvacationrentals.net/rental_rates.htm

2009 Ski Jam Music Festival - Homegrown Music in Steamboat, Colorado

2009-01-04T12:02:00.001-08:00

Ski Jam is the homegrown winter festival that sprouts from the lush music community of the Rockies, thriving on its fan-friendly deals on lift tickets, lodging, and concerts, as well as offering intimate venues for up-close and personal performances.

This Year's Lineup of Artists
A festival different than any you’ve experienced, Ski Jam throws a different twist on the average festival model. Intimate venues, no long lines, and no binoculars needed. Ski Jam is about the music, the fans, and the scenic slopes of Steamboat that highlight this one of a kind festival. Priding itself on the casual, relaxed vibe of Steamboat, the Ski Jam festival schedule is a perfect compliment to its stunning mountain surroundings.

- The Wailers perform legendary album EXODUS -:- South Austin Jug Band -:- Sam Bush :-
Johanthan Tyler & Northern Lights

Todd Snider -:- The Greencards -:- The Gougers -:- The Band of Heathens-:- The Magpies

Relix Magazine eloquently summed up Ski Jam’s unique appeal:
“As much as we love High Sierra, Bonnaroo, and the other multi-day all-day music bashes, it’s an exhilarating relief to find a music festival that concentrates its acts in the evenings, keeping the days free for skiing, boarding, gourmet snowshoe treks, sledding or just working your way by the fireplace through the gigantic bottle of Ketel One you got for your birthday.”
-Relix ’04 Ski Jam WebLog

Pow Pow Platter - Steamboat, Copper and Winter Park

2008-12-16T17:45:00.000-08:00

Winter Park/Copper Mountain/Steamboat
Winter Park, CO US
Intrawest Colorado Resorts. Sample the three-pack of Intrawest's Colorado Resorts - Winter Park, Copper Mountain and Steamboat. A non-transferable pass with one day of lift access at Winter Park, one day at Copper Mountain and one day at Steamboat. No blackout dates! Limited time offer. NOTE: 48 hour advance purchase required. Pow Pow Platter is payable in full at time of purchase and are non-refundable. Available for purchase through January 31, 2009. Pick up Pow Pow Platter at: Winter Park Season Pass Office or Copper Mountain Guest Services or Steamboat Guest Services during the 08...
http://www.powpowplatter.com/

Strawberry Hot Springs

2008-12-16T13:30:00.001-08:00

Just outside of Steamboat Springs nestled alongside Hot Springs Creek lies one of the most spectacular mineral springs in the world. Imagine relaxing in 104 degree mineral water while Steamboat’s famous Champagne Powder gently collects in the surrounding forest. Enjoy a massage in one of our beautiful private massage huts or a watsu therapy in our private pool. The pools are perfect for relaxing after a long day of skiing or hiking, and after your first visit you may want to come for the entire day!

The vision of Strawberry Hot Springs is to maintain the beautiful natural environment while keeping the park accessible to all. Restrooms and changing areas are available as are picnic areas. Overnight rentals are popular year – round, and hiking and biking trails are nearby in Routt National Forest. We are only a short drive or shuttle trip from Steamboat Ski Area.

Strawberry Park Hot Springs is truly an unforgettable experience. The blending of pure natural beauty and the unique stone masonry of our pools will undoubtedly impress you with each visit. Our facility is unique and unlike anything you have seen before. Please take a few minutes to browse our website for further information and photos, and please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments.

Visit Strawberry Hot Springs Website:
http://www.strawberryhotsprings.com/2005/facilities.php

Hot Springs in Downtown Steamboat Colorado

2008-12-16T13:27:00.000-08:00

The Hot Springs & Spas at Steamboat
Downtown Hot Springs & Waterslide:
With something for everyone, the Steamboat Health and Recreation Center has 3 hot mineral pools, an Olympic-sized lap pool, kid�s pool, fitness center, tennis courts, and a 350 foot Waterslide! An exhilarating ride that is an adventure for both children and adults, the Waterslide is a twisty, curvey thrill!

For a more leisurely day, take advantage of the 3 Mineral Spring pools for a heavenly soaking experience. The mineral rich waters range in temperature from 98� - 103�.

Location
The Steamboat Health and Recreation Center is located at the corner of 3rd and Lincoln (Hwy 40), next to the Post Office.

Hours
The Steamboat Health and Recreation Center is open Monday - Friday 7:00am - 10:00pm and Saturday - Sunday 8:00am - 10:00pm. Waterslide is open from Noon - 6:00pm daily.

Hot Springs Walking Tour:
Visitors can also take a self-guided walking tour of the springs in downtown Steamboat, which includes the Heart Spring and six other springs (not suitable for soaking in). Each spring on the tour is marked with a sign containing information on its history.

Spa "Treat"ments:
Visitors who favor spas as their favorite form of relaxation won't be disappointed by Steamboat's pampering health spas. The ambiance of the local spas varies from unpretentious to lavish, allowing spa-goers can find the perfect atmosphere. Each spa has its own specialties, and treatments can include Jacuzzi and dry saunas, salt glow rubs, herbal wraps, facials, energy balancing, aromatherapy, reflexology, reiki, body polishes and body wraps, and massages.

*30% Off Remaining Holiday Season Inventory From Dec 18 - Jan 3rd

2008-12-15T09:03:00.000-08:00

Steamboat Springs Ski Resort just got another big dump and the snow could not be better for spending your Christmas in the Mountains. We have a few units with availability between Now and Jan 5th (ALL units are booked over New Years - Dec 31st), so call for the most up to date availability and take advantage of this Special Offer on Steamboat Lodging!
Please call 1-800-881-8751 to book this special (not available online)

**We currently have Xmas availability in the following Units at 30% OFF listed rates:
3bed/3ba with Private Hot Tub at Saddle Creek - #1775

2bd/2ba Terraces at Eagle Ridge - Heated Pool + Walk To Gondola - #N23 & #N21

1bd/1ba at the Pines #E105 - on Shuttle Route, walk to Restaurants + Grocery

2bed/2ba + Den at Sundance Creek #307 - Great Views + All the Upgrades!
*TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Valid for new reservations only and cannot be combined with any other offers. 4 night minimum stay. Valid at select properties only. Other restrictions may apply- call for details. Applicable fees and taxes apply.

Powder Day in the Boat + New Terrain Opens!!

2008-12-14T12:18:00.000-08:00

STEAMBOAT DOUBLES TERRAIN TO NEARLY 2,000 ACRES
Friday, December 12, 2008

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-December 12, 2008-Steamboat will double the amount of terrain to nearly 2,000 acres, almost 65% of the mountain providing access to 3,668 vertical feet of skiing and riding, tomorrow, Saturday, December 13th as the resort opens the popular Sunshine and Priest Creek areas.
“Mountain crews have been taking full advantage of the cold nighttime temperatures and this week had an extra boost with around-the-clock temperature cycles as well as a little bit of natural snowfall,” says Doug Allen, vice president-mountain operations of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. “The mountain is in fantastic early season shape and we will continue to work to open more terrain and provide the best skiing and riding experience to snow enthusiasts as the resort heads for the holidays.”
Tomorrow, the resort expects 104 trails offering 1,896 acres of terrain with 9 of 18 lifts spinning for skiers and boarders. The majority of new terrain opening is in the Sunshine and Priest Creek areas including Tomahawk, Flintlock, Quickdraw, Rendezvous Way, Sunshine Liftline, Rolex, Westside, Broadway, Daybreak and more. In addition, East Face, North St. Pats and Last Chance will open on the north side of the Ski Area on Saturday. However, Moonlight, Lights Out, lower Shadows and lower Priest Creek, Sundown Express liftlines as well as Christmas Tree Bowl and the Chutes will remain closed. The hugely popular mini-terrain park on Lil’ Rodeo will continue to feature rails for those looking for a park play.
In addition to the 5 chairlifts already operating, South Peak, Sundown Express, Elkhead and Sunshine Express will begin spinning on Saturday. Rendezvous Food Court will also open this weekend, serving up hot meals to skiers and riders in the Rendezvous Saddle area. Thunderhead Food Court, Stoker, Four Points Hut, Bear River Bar & Grill and Gondola Joe’s are currently open and providing all the nourishment powderhounds crave.
Snowmaking crews have fired up the machine-made flakes on lower Vagabond, Mavericks Superpipe, Drop Out and continue to work other key areas across the resort. Currently, Steamboat is reporting a 26-inch mid-mountain base and 36-inch summit base on packed powder conditions. With over 3 feet of snow since the resort opened Nov. 26th, there are still plenty of powder stashes and prime early season conditions to be found on the hill. Forecasts are calling for a strong system to track through the area this weekend and into early next week, bringing with it the potential for significant snowfalls and continued prime snowmaking temperatures.
“As cold temperatures play in our favor along with more snow from Mother Nature, we are working towards a December 20th opening for Morningside chairlift and a December 27th opening for Pony Express,” says Allen. “As soon as we’re able to make snow on the crux area of the lower portion of the Pony Express lift, we’ll open Pioneer Ridge as hike-to terrain.”
At this time the only backcountry access currently available from the ski area is from the access point near the microwave towers atop Mt. Werner. State law prohibits an individual to cross any rope on the Steamboat Ski Area, a $1,000 fine. Hiking up the mountain outside of open areas is prohibited. The US Forest Service and Routt County Sheriff’s office support the ski area’s enforcement of trail closures as provided under the Skier Safety Act.
“It’s important for guests to remember that even with the superb early season conditions Steamboat has, it’s still early in the season, hazards exist and portions of the ski area are still closed,” says John Kohnke, patrol director. “Unfortunately, the resort has already suspended 126 days of skiing and riding for closure violations. It’s your responsibility to understand which trails are closed and remember, a closure could be as simple as one closed sign at the top of that trail.”

Steamboat to host the US Olympic Team Trials in Freestyle Skiing!

2005-10-06T11:05:00.000-07:00

What a great way to spend New Years week in Steamboat Springs Colorado . . .

STEAMBOAT TO HOST U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS IN FREESTYLE SKIINGThree Reigning World Champions, Two Defending World Cup Champions & Three Reigning Olympic Medalists Scheduled To Compete In Steamboat This Winter STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-September 6, 2005-The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association, the century-old organization which serves as the national governing body of Olympic skiing and snowboarding, and Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation announced that the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for aerials and moguls skiing will take place Dec. 30-31, 2005, in Steamboat-Ski Town U.S.A. ® NBC Sports will televise the event with a 90-minute show, including aerials and same-day coverage of moguls airing on New Year’s Eve day at 2 p.m. EST. "The Steamboat Springs community has a strong skiing spirit and established Olympic heritage. To bring the U.S. Olympic Team Trials here is exciting for us and our athletes,” said Bill Marolt, USSA president & CEO. "It allows us to give back to a community that has supported the Team for so long and to provide some exciting ski competition for athletes vying for the 2006 Olympic Team.” The U.S. Olympic Team Trials is essentially a wild-card opportunity for athletes to make the Olympic Team, as two winners (male and female) from each freestyle discipline (aerials and moguls) will be named to the 2006 U.S. Olympic Freestyle Team. The remaining athletes will qualify for the Olympic Team through a season-long series of existing World Cup competitions. The entire 2006 Olympic Freestyle Team will be named Jan. 25, 2006. The U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Ski Town, U.S.A. will include men’s and women’s aerials under the lights at historic Howelsen Hill on Friday, Dec. 30th, and men’s and women’s moguls on the Voo Doo trail at the Steamboat Ski Area during the morning on Saturday, Dec. 31st. "Freestyle is clearly one of the hottest sports in all of skiing, consistently generating some of the highest television viewership ratings in the sport,” said Andy Wirth, vice president of marketing & sales for Steamboat. "Freestyle skiing always has been, and remains a huge part of Steamboat’s claim to Ski Town USA, and we are excited to be hosting the U.S. Olympic Team Trials.” Three reigning World champions, two defending World Cup champions and three reigning Olympic medalists are just part of the unprecedented depth on the 38-member U.S. Freestyle Ski Team who are expected to compete for an early Olympic Team spot. Among the top competitors will be 2005 World Cup champions Jeret 'Speedy’ Peterson (aerials) and Jeremy Bloom (overall, moguls), along with World champions Nate Roberts, Hannah Kearney and Toby Dawson. While this is the first official Olympic Team Trials event for the U.S. Ski Team, Steamboat athletes are no strangers to early selection to Olympic Teams. Both Ann Battelle and Travis Mayer secured their spots on the U.S. Olympic Team during wild-card competitions. A discretionary pick for World Cup action to start the 2002 Olympic season, Mayer clinched an Olympic berth on New Year’s Eve and went on to win an Olympic silver medal in moguls less than two months later. Steamboat has a long tradition in the sport of freestyle skiing and is currently home to freestyle athletes and coaches such as Nelson Carmichael, 1992 Olympic bronze medalist; Ann Battelle, 1999 World champion and four-time winter Olympian; Kris Feddersen, three-time Olympian and World Cup winner; Ryan St. Onge, World Cup winner and two-time U.S. aerials champion; Travis Mayer, 2002 Olympic silver medalist; Don St. Pierre, current U.S. Ski Team moguls head coach; Jeff Good, former U.S. Ski Team head coach, who coached four Olympic medalists; and Park Smalley, athlete, former U.S. head coach and driving force behind the Olympic status freestyle skiing enjoys today. In addition, Steamboat hosted the U.S. Olympic Freestyle Team’s 10-day pre-Olympic camp in 2002 before the Team came to Salt Lake City and won three Olympic medals. To stay up to date on the performance, news and event schedule of U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team athletes, visit ww.usskiteam.com.

Steamboat Rated #1 Family Resort in the West

2005-10-06T10:54:00.000-07:00

This award tends to be the norm for Steamboat - - I would argue that the snow at the Steamboat Ski Resort should be ranked in the top 5 every year - - but if we keep that a secret, it will mean more fresh snow for you and I!

STEAMBOAT RATED #1 FAMILY RESORT IN THE WEST BY SKI MAGAZINESki Town, U.S.A.® Known For Kids Ski Free™ & Kids Fly Free, Steamboat MountainWatch, Kids’ Vacation Center & Family Packages STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-September 15, 2005- SKI Magazine recently recognized Steamboat as the #1 Family Ski Resort in the West in its Annual Top 50 Resort Guide. This is the 17th year that SKI Magazine subscribers have surveyed North America's resorts. "Steamboat’s commitment to providing top-notch, affordable family products and programs really makes the resort stand out in the travel industry,” said Chris Diamond, president of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. "Steamboat’s industry innovative Kids Ski Free and Kids Fly Free programs, top notch ski & snowboard school, nationally recognized Kids’ Vacation Center and cutting-edge resort technology system, Steamboat MountainWatch, all combine to make Steamboat the only choice for families.” Steamboat’s family programs were ranked 1st in the west and 2nd in North America. The resort has earned a reputation in the industry as the leader in family programs with trend-setting innovations such as Kids Ski Free, Kids Fly Free and its dedicated children’s center with both day and evening programs. For example, Steamboat’s Kids/GrandKids Ski Free program enables children 6-12 years of age to ski free the same number of days as their parents or grandparents when a parent or grandparent purchases a 5-or-more-day lift ticket. "This marks the 8th time Steamboat has been ranked in the top four in North America for family programs by SKI Magazine,” said Andy Wirth, vice president of marketing & sales. "You won’t find another major destination resort offering as diverse a variety of family programs, packages and options as Steamboat. This survey comes at a perfect time, when families start planning their winter resort adventures and, I believe, places Steamboat as the top choice for their family vacation.” Families continue to give the resort high marks for its state-of-the-art resort locator system, Steamboat MountainWatch. The program, which debuted at the resort last season, makes Steamboat the only ski resort in the world to offer this level of service and convenience to guests. The locator devices are provided complimentary to all Steamboat Ski & Snowboard School participants 16 years of age and younger. In addition, to keep the program affordable for families, Steamboat MountainWatch offers the option of parents or groups to purchase their own Steamboat MountainWatch devices for less than a dollar a day. In addition, Steamboat offers a full line of vacation packages that combine family value with the ultimate mountain experience. Steamboat Central Reservations (SCR) offers families the most competitive airfares and largest variety of air travel schedules available. Using its latest technology iCORIS, SCR searches for all types of fares, including negotiated pricing, companion fares and Steamboat exclusive specials, like Kids Fly Free™. Competing head on with Travelocity, Orbitz and Expedia, iCORIS is sure to return the best options available for your family’s travel needs. Steamboat One-Call Vacations offer the greatest value and convenience with packages customized to include any or all of the following: air transportation, lodging, lift tickets, rentals, clinics, mountaintop dining, ground transportation, off-mountain activities, and travel protection insurance. Ensuring that you get the most value for your vacation dollars, SCR offers easy online booking at www.steamboat.com/packages. Famous for its authentic western atmosphere, friendly locals, variety of terrain and Champagne Powder® snow, Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A. ® in northwest Colorado encompasses 164 trails, 3,668 vertical feet, and nearly 3,000 skiable acres with six peaks filled with world-class groomed cruisers, bumps, steeps, open meadows and legendary trees. Steamboat’s skiing heritage dates back to the early 1900s and is a place that has produced more winter Olympians than any other town in North America, a record 56 and counting. Steamboat, the most conveniently accessed ski resort in Colorado, is just 22 miles/35kms from the Steamboat/Hayden Airport (HDN) and is accessible by nonstop air service from eight major U.S. cities in addition to one-stop connecting service nationwide and worldwide.

Lift Ticket Deals for Steamboat Colorado

2005-04-15T13:19:00.000-07:00

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