Surprise Sleeper Freshies- Steamboat Surprise Powder Part Two

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While there has been some talk recently about this latest Steamboat winter storm, I personally was not expecting much.  The jet stream is bringing large amounts of the moisture out of the south west, which typically favors Southern Colorado.   Steamboat really gets hit real hard when the jet stream come from the West or North West.  Steamboat which is located in Northern Colorado, somehow still seems to get large amounts of snow.   This is why Steamboat is the best.  And what fell this morning was lots of powder.  Read part one of the Powder Surprise!

I met up with 4 other friends this morning at about 11:15 am.  I had a 2 hour break to ski.  I was quite skeptical of the conditions half expecting what locals call  “dust on crust.”  These “dust on crust” conditions occur after several days of warm weather melting and freezing the existing snow as the days go by.  Then when you get a couple inches this creates a layer of soft snow above a very hard layer.   Hence the name “dusts on crust.”   It creates inconsistent snow which can get very nerve racking to skiers and riders.  But I was presently surprised by the snow that had fallen last night and this morning.  About 15 inches fell according to my “ski pole” measurements.   No crust allowed.  What a treat.  Even after hitting the slopes late we had some surprise “freshies.”  There was no one on the mountain so we just tore the runs up.  Many times we all turned to each other and said “wow, what a surprise powder day.” One of the best days yet.  See a Steamboat Ski Map.

Get to Steamboat to get your "best day yet."  Don't worry when you book with ResortQuest Steamboat you not only get great lodging deals but you also get the best accommodations in Steamboat!

Will is also part of the expert reservations team at ResortQuest and is happy to help you find the best accommodations for your needs.  He is also an avid powder hound and loves the Steamboat Powder.  Read part one of the surprise Steamboat powder to get the other view on the conditions!

Steamboat Ski Conditions are Fantastic for Spring Break

Yesterday's ski conditions (Mon. 3/15/2010) at Steamboat Ski Resort were fantastic still despite the lower snow totals we have been receiving this year.

The snow was a little icy in the early morning however it pleasantly warmed up to fun soft snow on the top at Storm Peak. As you got down to the lower mountain the snow started to become that fun "mashed potatoes" feel around the Gondola and down Heavenly Daze and Valley View ski runs. Try to stay off some of the more heavily used and popular trails and you will still find awesome snow.

The sunshine is making everyone happy and the spring breakers are having more than a good time with many of the boys sporting their winter white tans- I hope they were wearing sunscreen otherwise it will be a sore, burnt spring break!

Saturday's Free Bud Light Rocks the Boat Concert with the Easy Star All Stars was a great concert filling the air with beats keeping tired skiers still bopping to the music with the band playing for over an hour and a half. This Saturday March 20th the Free Concert is here again with Lyrics Born! Don't miss it- 3pm at the Gondola Square.
So get out and get some Sun! and there is rumor that the snow will be flying again this weekend with a big Northern storm headed our way! Check out the current Steamboat weather report.