Steamboat Local's Appreciation Day! Early Lifts and Perfect Groomers

The Steamboat Ski Resort has started a Local's Appreciation week that hosts a wide variety of discounts, apres parties and even a day with the Gondola opening early for all season pass holders!  

Pressing Glass: So in celebration of the incredible ski season to come, ResortQuest Steamboat staff met up this early Tuesday ski morning (Gondola opened 1/2 hour early at 8am!) with hopes of powder day.  Alas there was no new snow but the super soft well groomed runs made for some bombing runs with high speed pursuits and lots of fun!

Snow Report:  There is a great base on Steamboat right now (38" inches) with only a few spots that need some extra cover.  The snow making machines and mother nature have combined forces to create incredibly soft runs with perfect corduroy and blue bird skies!

We highly suggest getting to Steamboat for the month of December! If you stay with us at ResortQuest you'll receive 40% off for December! Book by the 17th and you'll get your powder too!

100” Inches of Snow Steamboat’s Epic Early Season Ski Conditions – Come Get Some Powder!

It’s Official! Steamboat has hit the 100” inches mark of incredible fluffy epic snow! Steamboat is seriously rocking some fabulous early season ski conditions that is making the skiing and riding feel like mid-winter conditions.

“The 2010/11 season is shaping up to be remembered as the best start in more than a decade and already a legendary snow year, and, we’re less than a month into the season,” continued Rob Perlman, senior vice president of sales & marketing for the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. “With the snowiest November on record in the books, Mother Nature’s attention is squarely focused on Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A. and powderhounds couldn’t be happier!”

Monday morning (11/29/2010) we awoke to 13” inches of powder that had fallen the afternoon and night before making for some incredible powder! And another 8 inches fell at the summit overnight last night!

Current conditions for Steamboat Ski Resort Report:

• 9”inches in the last 24hrs
• 20” inches in the last 48hrs
• 47” base
• And drum-roll please- Steamboat has hit the 100” mark and its not even December!!! A total of 111” of pure white snow has fallen already this year! Will Steamboat hit the 500”? We can all hope and do a few extra powder dances! See the current weather conditions.

So what to do with all this snow? Get to Steamboat to play in it of course! Book your lodging now and get free nights plus cash back to spend on a perfect Steamboat adventure!

Steamboat Pre-Opening Day! Best Conditions in a Decade!

Steamboat Ski Resort and everyone who is searching for some powder need to look no further! Steamboat is opening tomorrow- Nov. 24th for Scholarship Day with some of the best opening day conditions the mountain has seen in over a decade!
Read more about the terrain openings, running lifts and more!

Get to Steamboat for this opening weekend! You'll receive a FREE night of lodging when you book 3 or more nights and 20% off your lift tickets!



Check out our other great lodging deals that give you cash to spend while in Steamboat!

Early Steamboat Powder- Hike if the Lifts Aren't Open!

ResortQuest Steamboat employee Will Stone, and friends could not wait for the lifts to open in Steamboat(Opening Day is Nov. 25th, 2010)

Its understandable as Steamboat has received 61"of snow over a week of winter storms making it a 32" base! So in the name of powder and a few leg burning hours of hiking they finally got some powder.... See the Current Weather. See a map of the Steamboat Ski Resort.

(Written by Will Stone) "My friends and I took a journey up to the Gondola. We all drove up the Thunderhead lift and started up “Why Not”. This is a nice run to hike because of the gradient. We switched backed and forth till we got to Vagabond. We took a rest and shed some clothing layers even though the snow was already falling- its a steep hike! We had 3 more steep pitches to climb before we got to the top. I was using my skins and everyone else was using snow shoes. We arrived after 2 hours of hiking. The snow was falling hard and we were amped to head down. We started skiing down Heavenly Daze hugging the skiers right where the cat had not passed through. Snow was deep and endless. We then got Ted’s Ridge where we debated for about 3 seconds on where to go next. It was unanimous Ted’s ridge it was. We all surfed down Ted’s-it was awesome. Fresh lines all the way down. We got back to Thunderhead lift and so much snow had fallen since we left that my truck was covered. Wow what a great way to open up the Steamboat Ski Season! And the snow is still falling!"

It's true the snow is still falling and the opening day of Steamboat is going to be an incredible one! Don't miss epic powder in the very beginning of the season so book your lodging now and receive lodging deals for early season and if you are coming later in the season you can get lodging discounts plus cash back to create your perfect Steamboat adventure!

6 Days Straight of Snow in Steamboat Springs

It's just 10 days till Opening Day in Steamboat and old man winter has blanketed the town and trails in big, fat, fluffy white flakes for the past 6 days.

Steamboat Ski Area was reporting a 2-foot base and 46 inches of total snowfall Sunday, after a weekend of precipitation in Steamboat Springs. Steamboat looks more like mid-season already with 17 inches of snow falling over the weekend. The resort has a 28-inch mid-mountain base and 42-inch base at the summit.

A meteorologist at the Grand Junction office of the National Weather Service said snowfall was expected to pick up again this morning and continue through Tuesday.

“Over the next about 24 to 36 hours, we’re expecting another 6 to 12 inches in the mountains … and in town, maybe in the 2- to 5-inch range over the next 36 hours,” meteorologist Jeff Colton said Sunday afternoon.

“It’s definitely going to keep snowing.”

All weekend the Steamboat locals have been trekking around the surrounding mountains to find their secret stash, whether skinning up the ski area on their skis, hiking up Mt Werner with their board on their back, cross-country skiing on Rabbit Ears Pass, snowmobiling on Buffalo pass, or snowshoeing anywhere and everywhere in between. The verdict is unanimous: it's deep! There's lots of snow and it's the powder that Steamboat is famous for. Opening Day is going to be EPIC!

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Thanksgiving and Opening weekend are all rolled in to one in Steamboat. There's no guilt stuffing your belly with too much turkey after a day carving up the slopes. Book your Steamboat thanksgiving lodging with ResortQuest and save 33% off lodging - plus lift ticket deals!

Steamboat is opening new terrain for the Holidays!

The Steamboat Ski Area has announced the opening of Sunshine and South Peak lifts today bringing the ski area's total open terrain to 1,225 acres and 14 of 18 lifts. This includes almost all of the green runs, about half of the blue runs, and about 20% of the more difficult terrain. This is just in time for our holiday guests coming in town this weekend. The next storm looks like it will be coming through Monday and Tuesday, keep your fingers crossed for a big dump!

11 inches of new snow at Steamboat Ski Area in last 48 hours

SNOW: 0" (24 hrs); 11"(48 hrs); Base: 29"; Total: 62"
CONDITIONS: Packed Powder
LIFTS: 6/18
TRAILS: 67/165
TEMP: 37/19

The snow that powdered the valley’s nose Thursday - over 16 inches of the famous Champagne Powder Snow - ensured that skiers and riders would enjoy fresh fluff when the Steamboat Ski Area gondola opened yesterday morning, and Storm Peak Express today.

This latest dump ensured soft snow conditions for intermediates cruising on Rudi’s Run and Lower Rainbow. Ag­gres­sive skiers can begin building moguls on Burgess Creek Liftline and White Out.

The next chance for snow is expected Sunday evening.

Steamboat Ski Resort Opens Gondola This Weekend

After a few inches of snow this past weekend in Steamboat Springs, and more expected in the next 24 hours, the Steamboat Ski Resort will open the Gondola and 20 more runs for this weekend.

The Steamboat Ski Area will catapult to nearly 800 acres of open terrain including top-to-bottom skiing and riding on Saturday, December 6th. The gondola and Burgess Creek lift are scheduled to open Friday, followed by the Storm Peak Express lift on Saturday.

Final terrain decisions will be made day by day and are weather-dependent, Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. spokesman Mike Lane said Tuesday, but the ski area is poised to open access to more than 20 additional runs this weekend.

Priest Creek terrain off High Noon to Duster will be accessible from the Storm Peak lift.

Terrain and runs expected to open this weekend include: Buddy’s Run; High Noon; Duster; upper Shadows; upper Closet; One O’Clock; Two O’Clock; Three O’Clock; Twilight; lower Rainbow; White Out; Rudi’s Run; Lightning; Blizzard; Ego; Norther; BC Liftline; Arc; So What; Flat Out; Tower; and Skyline.

Forecasts are calling for additional snow and colder temperatures this week.

Experience Steamboat Springs this season with a variety of winter vacation deals like Ski Free at Steamboat, which offers free Steamboat Lift Tickets from Opening Day to Christmas Day when powderhounds book a minimum 3 nights lodging through ResortQuest Steamboat Vacation Rentals. Pick your perfect Steamboat lodging - the exact condo! Our website represents each and every one of our rentals with photos, maps and detailed descriptions. Take the guessing game out of vacation planning!

Steamboat Ski Resort Opens in 10 days

The final countdown to the Steamboat Ski Resort opening day is on! 8 days to go until the unofficial opening day - Winter Sports Club Scholarship Day, Wednesday November 26; and 9 days until the official opening day on Thanksgiving, Thursday November 27.
The town of Steamboat Springs emerged this weekend from a week of drizzle and snow. Although has not stuck to the ground in the valley, people venturing above 9,000 feet are encountering winter-like conditions.
The November snow is in contrast to November 2007, when the Yampa Valley and surrounding mountains remained mild and dry right up to an early Thanksgiving. Of course, Steamboat powderhounds know what happened last winter, when the ski area recorded a record 489 inches of snow.
As of November 20 last year, Steamboat Springs had only recorded a trace of snow. Last week, on Thursday November 13, 2008, U.S. Forest Service personnel had observed an accumulated snow depth of 23 inches on Buffalo Pass, above the town of Steamboat.
The Steamboat Ski Area is reporting a 14-inch base on 27 inches of seasonal snowfall as of last Friday morning. The trend suggests the ski area won’t have to postpone its opening as it did last year.
Nordic skiers have been kicking and gliding for a week on the groomed trails maintained by the Steamboat Springs Nordic Council at Bruce’s Trail on Rabbit Ears Pass. The trails are maintained for early-season skiing only in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service and Birgitta Lindgren, of the Steamboat Ski Touring Center.
PHOTO CREDIT: The Steamboat Ski Area reported a 14-inch base and 27 inches of total snowfall as of Friday morning. The winter conditions are in stark contrast to the dry, mild November of 2007. Enlarge photo Larry Pierce/Courtesy

It's Dumping Powder Snow on the Steamboat Ski Resort!

SNOW: 7" (24 hrs); 7"(48 hrs); Base: n/a"; Total: 11.7"
CONDITIONS: (Steamboat Ski Resort Opens November 27)
LIFTS: 0/18
TRAILS: 0/165
TEMP: 36/11
Let It Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! On the day after America went to the polls to vote Red or Blue, in Steamboat Springs we're focused on our favorite color - White. Today we're seeing our summer-long campaigning start to pay-off (with a little help from Mother Nature) in the form of powder snow falling across the Steamboat Ski Resort. Opening day for Steamboat is just 20 days away. Keep your eye on the snow totals today as we begin piling up the powder!
This snow is just the optimism we needed! It's just one more thing piling on top of all our unbeatable Steamboat Springs travel deals - you can't afford to miss out:

• ResortQuest Steamboat's lodging discounts up to 30% off (in addition to reduced rates over select dates, including the Holiday Season 12/19-12/26/08)
• Steamboat lift ticket discounts + Kids Ski Free!
• ski/snowboard rental deals + Kids Rent Free!
• Steamboat Flight Specials from our Flight Desk + Kids Fly Free
• and special coupons to ship your luggage or get your groceries delivered...

You deserve a Steamboat Springs vacation!!!

It's Snowing at the Steamboat Ski Resort!

Today, Steamboat Springs' residents woke up to a winter, white, snow-covered landscape. As I type this afternoon, the flakes gently fall outside my window. Winter has arrived to the Steamboat Ski Resort!

Steamboat Springs has already had three snowfalls this year. I have not posted photos or comments since I felt none were significant enough to 'write home about.' So what makes today different? I have a new Golden Retriever, Matilda. "Tilly" is 5 months old and today was her first experience with snow, ever! So, by my judgement, today is really Steamboat's first official snow fall for the 2008/2009 ski season!

Steamboat has a few weeks to go until opening day, November 27, 2008. But, die-hard skiers and snowboarders are already carving up the Rocky Mountains. Just last week I posted an article to our general blog, http://steamboatvacationrentals.blogspot.com/ about the opening of Loveland and A-Basin ski resorts in Colorado, "The Ski Season is Upon US"

Yesterday, ResortQuest's 72-hour deals newsletter went out to the world. Here is a nice re-cap of the best deals from a few of ResortQuest's ski destinations at WeJustGotBack.com's blog:

Shop ResortQuest's 72-hour blowout and ski the West
Those early-bird ski deals keep rolling in fast and furious. The latest: Ubiquitous vacation rental resource ResortQuest has just announced one of its twice-monthly 72-hour sales and it's a doozy, with half a dozen terrific deals on the table at some of the West's most wishlist-worthy ski resorts. Here's a trio of deals that look especially good for families ...read blog.

Steamboat Ski Resort Opens November 27, 2008 & The Farmers Almanac Predicts Snow!!!

Old Man Winter is certainly making his presence felt in Steamboat Springs. It has been raining all week; the Aspen leaves are tinged yellow; the bars are home to football fans again; and snow is even falling at the higher elevations.

To be honest, I have so enjoyed the summer, that I have not been excited by the fact that we will be skiing the Steamboat Ski Resort in less than 100 days. But, before posting today, I perused last season's posts and the photos of our big grins in knee-deep powder brought a smile to my face; my feet even ached for my snug ski boots. How could I not be excited? Last season was epic! I can't tell you how many times I woke up to the Steamboat ski reporters shouting "It's another powder day in the 'boat!" I thought I would never ever get to sleep-in again. 500+ inches, the 2007/2008 Steamboat ski season was the snowiest season on record!

So what is the outlook for the 2008/2009 ski season. Each fall, skiers and snowboarders eagerly await The Old Farmer's Almanac predictions for the upcoming winter. The oldest continuously published periodical in the U.S., the Almanac has been using a combination of local folklore and a "super-secret" scientific formula to produce long-range forecasts since 1792.

"Numb's the word," says the 192-year-old Farmers' Almanac, which claims an accuracy rate of 80 to 85 percent for its forecasts that are prepared two years in advance. The almanac's 2009 edition says at least two-thirds of the country can expect colder-than-average temperatures this winter, with only the Far West and Southeast in line for near-normal readings.

Steamboat Springs falls into the Almanac's Intermountain Region: "Winter will be much colder and drier than normal, on average, with snowfall above normal in the north. The coldest temperatures will occur in late December; early, mid-, and late January; and early February. The snowiest periods will be in mid-November, early and mid-December, mid- and late January, and late February. April and May will be cooler than normal, with slightly above-normal precipitation.

A Coloradoan writes on the Almanac website: "I completely agree with your prediction about a colder winter approaching. We have seen the migration of birds much earlier this year here in Denver, Colorado. Eastern blue jays, which normally come through in later September, are here now. Pelicans flying south overhead. My husband and I commented on the unusual migration pattern last week thinking it indicated a colder winter. What plans can we make in Colorado other than to break out the snowboards and skis and get them ready for some great winter fun? Vikki."

Whatever you believe, winter is on its way, and as far as my experience goes, every season I have spend in Steamboat has been amazing. Check-out ResortQuest Steamboat's winter lodging deals - save up to 30% off lodging and get discounted Steamboat lift tickets.

I missed the first Powder Day!

SNOW: 0"(24 hrs); 9" (48 hrs); Base: 21"; Total: 52"
CONDITIONS: Powder/packed powder
LIFTS: 3/18
TRAILS: 13/165

Unfortunately I was not out on the slopes yesterday getting a much needed powder fix. I officially missed the first powder day of the 2007/2008 season. The resort received 9 inches of Champagne Powder® snow in the 24 hours prior to Sunday morning, totalling 12 inches in the previous 48-hours.

"The resort’s first powder day of the 2007/2008 season rounds out the perfect opening weekend, adding to the excitement of Scholarship Day and the Grand Opening of the Christie Peak Express lift," said Chris Diamond, president & chief operating officer of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation.

Since November 21st, Steamboat has received 32 inches of Champagne Powder snow at mid-mountain and is currently reporting a 22-inch base with powder conditions. The resort is offering ten trails with three lifts including the new Christie Peak Express, six-passenger chairlift. In addition, for those looking to get their jib on, a rail park on Eagles’ Nest is in full operation.

While everyone else in Steamboat was out making turns, I was out and around our properties. Here are a few photos of the new Emerald Lodge which officially opened this December!

My First Day of Skiing

SNOW: 3"(24 hrs); 5" (48 hrs); Base: 16"; Total: 43"
CONDITIONS: Powder/packed powder
LIFTS: 3/18
TRAILS: 9/165

Today was a day of firsts. My first offical day of the season. My first day to wake up and call Steamboat Ski Report (970/879-7300). And my first day on the new 6-person Christie Peak Chairlift.

In true Steamboat fashion, I skied straight onto the lift without waiting. Even with the Gondola being closed for maintenance, Steamboat continues to uphold its reputation of "no lift lines."

3 inches of new snow meant that the few runs that were open were in great shape. Perfectly groomed for smooth turns. I took a few laps on the Thunderhead lift, stopped to watch the action at the terrain park, and then decided that was enough of a warm-up for the season. Yes, I am spoiled living here.

As I skied to the base, the clouds rolled in with thick, heavy snow. Temperatures are slated to drop and a Snow Advisory is calling for continued snow through the day and evening.

...What did you think of Steamboat's Opening Weekend? Please feel free to post your comments.

2 Days till Opening and it's dumping snow!

There are only two more sleeps till the Steamboat Ski Resort opens its ski trails for the 2007/2008 ski season. Opening Day is November 30th.

Overnight, Steamboat received 6 inches of new snow. This is on top of the 3-5 inches we received over the last few days and the 9 inches that we received the day before Thanksgiving. Winter is officially here.

Opening Day will be especially exciting this year due to the Grand Opening of the Christie Peak Express ski lift, just outside the Torian Plum. The ribbon cutting and Grand Opening at 8:30am on Friday kicks off a weekend of celebration that includes a $6 Pancake Breakfast and Après ski specials at the Bear River Bar & Grill with live music from Worried Men.

Scholarship Day, the traditional opening day benefit for the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, is also Friday, November 30. As in past years, all proceeds from Scholarship Day’s specially priced lift ticket will benefit the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club’s Scholarship Fund, which provides financial support for deserving children participating in Club programs. The Scholarship Day program has raised more than $525,000 since its inception in 1991.

Champagne Powder Has Officially Hit Steamboat!

Steamboat awoke this morning to 9 inches of champagne powder, and even though it has stopped for now, more is on the way Friday! Enjoy the latest view of the Steamboat Ski Area from Torian Plum Plaza... Don't forget, Opening Day is November 30th - we look forward to seeing you on the slopes soon!

Steamboat Receives First Significant Snow Fall

This morning we woke to the first significant snow fall in Steamboat Springs this fall. True, it has snowed and rained every Sunday for the past month and the ski area's six peaks have been snow capped all that time. But, today was the first day that we have woken to snow on the ground around ResortQuest's condos and townhomes; today was the first day we had to scrape snow off the car.

Actually, "scrape" is the wrong word. I had to open my car doors and shut them with a little less force than a slam. In true Steamboat Champagne Powder fashion, the snow just slides off.

This is one of the most beautiful times of the year. The first snowfalls on the Aspen's which still have luminous gold leaves is a sight everyone should see. So, here are a couple of pictures from our Flickr Photo of the Day collection...