International Pancake Day! Steamboat's Best Pancakes Feb. 23.

Pancakes come in ohh soo many shapes, sizes, and flavors. Some like ‘em hot, covered in fruit toppings, bacon filled, dripping in syrup, the shape of Mickey Mouse or smothered in whip. No matter how you like your flap jacks Steamboat serves up some mighty pancakes to go with your pre-skiing mighty appetite.

Among the locals favorites, Rex’s Bar and Grill came in as a syrupy number one with their unlimited pancakes for only $2.49 when you get them with a meal. “They are served hot off the griddle and the "Crazy Monkey" banana walnut are to die for."

Freshies (595 S. Lincoln Ave) is loved for their fabulous granola pancakes, Creekside Cafe (131 11th St.) for their fluffy cakes that you can get with an amazing cinnamon butter. And don’t miss Winona’s (617 Lincoln Ave.) famous Buttermilk stack of 3 enormous pancakes.

Come to Steamboat and get your fill of Pancakes! You'll be reverted back to the joys of childhood and you can receive incredible lodging deals with our Games Night deal or if you have last minute travel check out our Sunday Specials!

Happy Margarita Day! An insiders guide to Margs in Steamboat Springs, CO

Happy National Margarita Day to all of my fellow marg lovers! Because I want everyone to enjoy this marvelous day I have asked around the ResortQuest Steamboat offices to see where people get there margs in Steamboat Springs, CO.

Dave, Maria and myself all prefer the Cantina downtown.

“I don’t often drink Margartias. The last one I had was at Cantina. I had their raspberry margarita and loved it. It is a nice alternative to the regular sweet and sour sugary margaritas," said Maria, our Reservations Manager.  "It has frozen raspberries blended to the mix and gives nice, fresh kick to the drink.”

Cantina has started doing a great Mexican Mojito which is a Mojito with with tequila instead of rum. Like Maria’s Raspberry Margarita, it is a great, less-sweet and tangy version of a margarita. I can’t decide whether I prefer margarita’s or mojitos, so this is a perfect match made in heaven for when I am being indecisive.

Katy and Will like to stick with the authentic margs at Fiesta Jalisco that are fresh lime juice, tequila and cointreau.

"It's simple. Not too sweet, and it comes it a large martini shaker," said Katy.

Where ever you end up on this nation holiday just remember to have fun. Maybe you will see some of the ResortQuest Steamboat staff out enjoying some margs!

Post written by Madison Proper, ResortQuest Steamboat's Wholesale Reservations Coordinator. 

Warm Up Routine for a Powder Run in Steamboat- A Tip From the Ski Bums

We all have our own routines when getting ready for the Steamboat slopes and for that epic powder day in Steamboat Springs. Some of us inhale a gallon of coffee or couple Red Bulls, some do vigorous stretching, yoga and meditation, some of us start out at work waiting for our break to go ski...

My fellow rider and a co-worker Jeremy has a very unique way of getting himself ready - a headstand, when already on top of the mountain and in full ski gear!

I am not sure if this an idea he got from the Flying Federsen at the Olympic send off party couple weeks ago, but I had the priviledge to witness this routine yesterday.

See for yourself : )

It looks like the powder was "head deep"!  If you want to improve your warm up routine then get to Steamboat and also get some incredible deals on your lodging.  How do you warm up for those epic powder days?

The Little Skier in the Boat. By Kiki

One of Steamboat Springs, Colorado's newest locals, Jackson Schutt, recently enjoyed a snowy cross county skiing adventure.

Jackson chose one of numerous cross country skiing options in and around Steamboat Springs. There is a groomed track downtown plus a Nordic ski jumping venue! Many World Cup Nordic Combined and Cross Country events have been held there. Several local ranches groom tracks on their property. Some even offer instruction and rentals. There are trails throughout the surrounding national forests and state parks.

Jackson plans to cross country ski at Rabbit Ears Pass, Catamount, Vista Verde, The Steamboat Touring Center, and Steamboat Lake State Park. If Jackson is able to ski all the Nordic areas he will have covered over 100 kilometers of groomed track in the Yampa Valley. You’re the man Jackson!

(Jackson is Kiki's son. Kiki is the Group Sales Manager for ResortQuest Steamboat. For Group lodging quotes - weddings, reunions, ski clubs, business retreats - Kiki is the local Steamboat expert! Contact Kiki at (866) 634-9616 or email SteamboatGroupSales@ResortQuest.com). 

I have the Best Backyard in the World! By Luka.

How many children can say that this is their backyard, their every day playground?

Pictured, Howelsen Hill in downtown Steamboat Springs on the front and Mt.Werner at the Steamboat Ski Resort on the back.

This is where I learn, train and excel from the tiny magic carpet on Howelsen to the back bowls and hikes of Mt Werner. I am a alpine skier, snowboarder and a tele skier.

In the evenings when my older brother trains with Winter Sports Club, I go tubing on Howelsen with my mom and my friends. The concession stand has the best hot chocolate chip cookies when I need a break. I love my home town.

My name is Luka, I am 3 years old and this is my Steamboat.

(Luka is Maria's son. Maria is the Reservations Manager for ResortQuest Steamboat. For the insider advice on your planning a vacation in Steamboat for your family, contact Maria at (866) 634-9616 or email SteamboatInfo@ResortQuest.com).

Steamboat Native Johnny Spillane Gets the Silver Medal

It was a great weekend for Steamboat Springs, CO at the Olympics. Sunday afternoon everyone from Steamboat was glued to the TV to see what would happen in the Nordic event. Steamboat locals Johnny Spillane, Todd Lodwick and Billy Demong all put out there best efforts to finally get the USA their first Nordic Combine medal at the Olympics.

With .8 k left in the 10 k race Johnny Spillane took charge of the race and sprinted ahead of the rest of the competitors. As he took off, my friends and I started jumping with joy over the excitement that a Steamboat native may take the podium. Johnny fought them off till the very end however his sprint was just too soon and he was passed by Chappuis who won the Gold medal.  For the first time in Nordic Combine history the USA made the podium with a silver medal. Now there is reason to celebrate! Congratulations Johnny!

Come to Steamboat for incredible lodging deals and see first hand where Olympians like Spillane and Lodwick train!

Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival 2010

The 97th annual Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival turned out to be another awesome display of fireworks and long standing traditions. Whether you are a spectator or participant the Steamboat winter carnival is a celebration not to be missed. Here are some photos of ResortQuest employees and their families enjoying the festivities.

Steamboat’s Olympian Send Off Party Will Have 9 Former and Current Olympians in Steamboat

It is only appropriate that Steamboat throws an awesome party for the Olympians headed to Vancouver for the 2010 Olympics! Steamboat has influenced the lives of over 60 Olympians in one way or another and this year the Olympic team boasts 16 athletes that have ties to Steamboat Springs.

Tonight with over 5,000 people expected for the party. expect to see Billy Kidd at Steamboat Ski & Sport in Howelsen Place, Johnny Spillane, Billy Demong and Brett Camerota at Vectra Bank, Ann Battelle at High Mountain Sotheby’s Realty, Todd Lodwick, Taylor Fletcher and Dave Jarrett at Steamboat Smokehouse, and Nelson Carmichael at Off the Beaten Path, 68 Ninth St.

Here is a full list of all the 16 2010 Olympians representing 4 nations with Steamboat ties, says the Steamboat Pilot quoting the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club:

Alpine Snowboard
Tyler Jewell, United States
Michelle Gorgone, United States
Johanna Shaw, Australia
Kimiko Zakreski, Canada
Caroline Calve, Canada
Adam McLeish, Great Britain

Snowboard Cross
Callan Chythlook-Sifsof, United States

Nordic Combined
Todd Lodwick, United States
Johnny Spillane, United States
Billy Demong, United States
Brett Camerota, United States
Taylor Fletcher, United States

Freestyle Moguls
Patrick Deneen, United States
Mike Morse, United States
Ellie Koyander, Great Britain
Jeremy Cota, United States (alternate)

Freestyle Aerials
Ryan St. Onge, United States

Steamboat has a serious reputation for the athletes that live and breathe this mountain air. Come stay with ResortQuest Steamboat and see what this style of living is all about. We have great lodging packages and our Olympic Dreams special will get you out on the training grounds!

A Steamboat Powder Day...

One minute you're skiing along enjoying the fresh powder on Hot Cakes run in Steamboat and all of a sudden...

Thankfully this landing spot was a soft, light, fluffy, powder pillow. First things first, make sure you can breathe by taking your head out of the snow!

Next would be untangling your skis, poles, arms and legs. Sometimes it is easier to just clip out of your skis to do this. Another good trick is to pack down the snow around you to offer some support.

Then do it all over again!