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!

Surprise Powder Day in Steamboat Springs- Part One

Not all surprises are good ones but if a surprise involves powder then its going to be a good day! 

The 5 am snow report for the Steamboat Ski Resort said that we had received 3” of new snow overnight.  I became slightly skeptical of this figure when I went out side to start my car this around 7am and it was covered in at least 4”…in town. Usually if we get that much in town then the Ski Resort is sure to be covered in fluff.  I decided today, it looked like it would be a good day to take a ski break.  Around 11am, I met a few co-workers at the gondola and headed up.  The further up the gondola climbed the more the snow started dumping outside.  When we finally reached the top of storm peak we discovered that we had actually received about 7” of fresh powder!  See the current weather and snow forecast.  Read Surprise Powder Part 2

We started by cutting across Buddy’s run to Chute 1 and down to Flying Z.  From there we shot down Drop Out and headed over to the Pony Express chair lift to see if we could find some fresh lines.  This ended up being the best decision we could have made.  As we charged through the trees and open fields we plowed through pillows of powder up to our waists!  We reached the bottom of the hill around 12:30 and headed back to work, totally refreshed from our surprise powder day.  See a Ski Trails Map.

Get to Steamboat and you'll always be able to find good snow conditions! Book with ResortQuest Steamboat for great lodging accommodations, free shuttles, concierge services and resort amenities at all our properties. Book your winter stay today!

J.D.wrote part one of our surprise powder day! He is one of our lodging experts at ResortQuest Steamboat.  Contact him today to book your perfect unit and get up to date ski conditions!  Read Part 2!

Steamboat Ski Resort Hits 300 Inches of Snow Mark for the 2010/2011 Season

Did everyone get the snow report, the powder alert, the snow memo and the call to all Powder Hounds? 
The latest storm that came barrelling through Steamboat not only made the weekend have good powder conditions but Steamboat received over 3 FEET of snow over 4 days that just made everyone giggly for powder!  This storm also pushed us over the 300" of snow mark for the 2010-2011 season!  That is what a Steamboat Powder Morning is all about!

These are the kind of storms that justifies Steamboat's Champagne Powder® Trademark- its feet and feet of the fluffiest, lightest and softest snow you can imagine.  Champagne Powder directly translates to floating.  And if you have ever felt this sensation it instantly brings a smile to your face.  

According to a press release the Steamboat Ski Resort sent out on  2/8/2011, The resort is reporting a whopping 88-inch base at mid-mountain and 113-inch base at the summit on powder conditions. "The largest summit base ever recorded was during the 1995/96 season when 125 topped the stake. For the month of February, the largest summit base tallied was 124 also in 1995/96. During the last six 400+ snow years, the year-to-date tally as of Feb. 8th was 250.25” in 2008/09; 363” in 2007/08; 327” in 2005/06; 344.25” in 1996/97; 298” in 1995/96 and 226.25” in 1992/93."  So needless to say the powder is piling up!

So while the Steamboat Ski Resort is counting the inches and we are taking powder shots,  all you need to do is get to Steamboat because the skiing is EPIC.

Book your vacation to Steamboat now and receive great lodging deals for your powder vacation with ResortQuest Steamboat.  All of our properties are located within 3 blocks of the ski resort- this means you'll be first in line for powder shots every time! 

 

What To Do In Steamboat Springs When It's TOO Cold

Experiencing the freezing weather blues? Don't worry Steamboat has tons of activities to do all winter that don't include freezing outside. And being a ResortQuest Steamboat guest you are able to speak to our excellent concierge to set up reservations or to get more information on these activities or ideas.

Snow Bowl is Steamboat's only bowling alley that serves up lane fulls of fun! It's a fabulous way to spend the day. Every kid loves bowling and the bowling at Snow Bowl isn’t going to break the bank. They have a snack bar to keep tummies happy for a couple games of bowling.   Grab a free ResortQuest shuttle out to the lanes.
 

Bud Werner Library: Another great option is the library. Our brand new library caters to kids and adults of all ages. The whole library's brand new kids area and reading nooks make any afternoon of reading fun and exciting. They provide computers packed with games for the kids to play. Visit the Website.

The Pottery Wheel- Are your kids bored with just crayons and paper and ready to write on the condo walls? Take them to the Pottery Wheel and enjoy some quality creative time painting pottery to take home as a souvenir from your ResortQuest Steamboat vacation. Contact our concierge for hours!

Spa Day! And if you are feeling yesterday's day of skiing, you'll need some good massaging from the professionals at the Trappeur's Crossing Day spa!  Right in the Trappeur's amenities enjoy this amazing spa without having to leave the resort!  Contact the concierge today to get all set for your spa day!

Ice skating is chilly but not freezing in the indoor ice rink at Howelsen.  Its a great winter activity and great for days that are too chilly to play outside! When you come back to your condo stop by the front desk and grab some hot cocoa and cookies.

Take A Dip: For most of our ResortQuest Steamboat properties we do have indoor hot tubs and saunas to stay warm. Or get your blood moving at the fitness center.  Torian Plum, Bronze Tree, Meadows, and Trappeur’s Crossing all have fitness centers and indoor hot tubs.

Keep warm in Steamboat. Take advantage of our free shuttles, concierge, and front desk staff to keep your cabin fever low and still experience a great time in Steamboat.   Book your vacation to Steamboat and save money on your spring ski vacations! See our current deals!