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!



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Steamboat Ski Resort 2010 Best Opening in Years!

The Steamboat Ski Resort will be opening Nov. 24, 2010 with 5 lifts, 66 trails, 926 acres of top to bottom skiing equaling 3,000 vertical feet and 74 inches of snow!!!

WOW! This opening day or scholarship day is going to mark the best early season conditions in almost a decade said Chris Diamond, president and chief operating officer of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. Scholarship day allows the mountain to open with specially prices $30 lift tickets and $20 lower mountain lift tickets that benefit the Steamboat Winter Sports Club Scholarship Fund!

The resort anticipates opening 5 lifts-Christie Peak Express, Gondola, Storm Peak Express, Burgess Creek and 4 Points. This includes much of the resort’s legendary tree skiing areas including the upper portions of Shadows and Closets, Flying Z, Twilight, Triangle 3 and more. Remember trails and lifts are subject to change without notice as conditions change.

The early season storms have come in strong and left nearly 4 1/2 feet of powder in November so far- Steamboat will be opening with a 38 inch base at mid-mountain and 52-inch base at the summit! These are the largest base amounts ever seen on opening day!

So what are you waiting for- skiing will be epic this year so book your ski vacation lodging now! The earlier you book the more you save and if you buy now we can still order you discounted lift tickets!

Photo credit: Larry Pierce- Steamboat's Billy the Kidd testing out the powder yesterday 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!

Skiing Tip: Plant your Poles Video with Billy the Kidd

With all the incredible snow that is falling before the Steamboat Ski Resort Opens (Nov. 25th, 2010) take the chance to catch up on a few skiing tips from Steamboat's own Billy the Kidd! This Steamboat Olympian is a fabulous skier and created this skiing tip video to remind us to plant our poles!



Get to Steamboat this winter to practice planting your poles and you'll save on lodging plus you'll get cash back to spend on the perfect Steamboat adventure! Book online now!

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!

Get the Freshest Tracks for 33% Off!

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 Resort Ranks #14 in 2010 Ski Resort Rankings

Steamboat Ski Resort has been ranked number #14 out of 30 ski resorts ranked by Ski Magazine for the 2010 ski year! So what is so fabulous about Steamboat?

According to Ski Magazine's readers, "After all, Steamboat continues to endear itself to readers who hail it as the “best all-around resort for families” and “my favorite resort anywhere.” The positive comments tend to be unanimous: “Plenty of terrain for skiers who are not beginners but aren’t the best either. Happy people. Western town that can’t be matched.” Complaints focus on the lack of tough terrain and an unkempt base area—though that is also part of its charm."

Read the full article about what makes Steamboat fabulous!

And make sure you are getting the best savings on your vacation to Steamboat! Book by Nov. 1, 2010 and save up to 30% on your supreme steamboat lodging with us at ResortQuest!

Snowing in Steamboat Oct. 23, 2010

Last night Steamboat got their first in town snow! It was beautiful to wake up to a snow covered landscape with the remaining fall colors poking through. And it just in time for Halloween- classic mountain Halloween where every costume has to be big enough to fit your winter parka underneath!

Check out the photos and don't forget to book your Steamboat Winter Vacation- see our best winter deal and book by Oct. 30, 2010 to get up to 30% off lodging and 20% off lift tickets!

Get Fit! Strength Training with Ted Ligety for Skiing

It's important to be in good physical condition when you decide to hit the slopes this winter in Steamboat Springs. Here are some work out tips from pro skier Ted Ligety and Ski Magazine.

Working out to tone those skiing muscles will not only prevent some types of injury but it will also make your day on the Steamboat Ski Resort much more fun- no leg cramps!

While you are physically preparing for winter, have you booked your ski vacation yet? Steamboat is offering up to 30% off your lodging and discounted lift tickets if you book by Oct. 30, 2010- get on it!

Summer in Steamboat Wrap Up 2010

Steamboat's summers are absolutely amazing and as the summer days have faded into a colorful Fall days we are remembering Summer with a video- enjoy the warm memories while getting ready for winter!

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Warren Miller 2010 Wintervention Tour Coming to Your Town- Steamboat Springs!

Its finally here! Warren Miller’s 61st Annual film Wintervention has announced tour dates, ticket sales, and lots of mouth watering clips from this year’s brand new film! These guys once again are pushing the boundaries on their ski locations around the world including Antarctica and far reaches of Alaska and more.

Save money with your winter ski vacation by getting the early bird deal with ResortQuest Steamboat that includes luxury lodging and lift ticket deals!

Wintervention is showing in Steamboat Springs at the Steamboat Grand on Oct. 29th and 30th! You can get your tickets at Ski Haus (970.879.0385) or at the Grand the Night of show only- but don’t take your chances- it will be sold out!

Showtimes:

Friday, October 29, 2010 - 7:30pm

Saturday, October 30, 2010 - 6:00pm

Saturday, October 30, 2010 - 9:00pm

The new Warren Miller site launched which is all about Wintervention. Read bios of the amazing athletes like Johnny Moseley, Lindsay Vonn, Lexi DuPont, Andy Maher, Chris Anthony, Chris Davenport and more!


So Where in Colorado is Wintervention showing?

• Aspen: Wheeler Opera House- Oct. 22-23 with multiple showings per day
• Steamboat Springs: Steamboat Grand- Oct. 29-30 with multiple showings per day
• Winter Park: Silver Screen Cinema: October 29th- with multiple showings per day
• Colorado Springs: Pikes Peak Center- Nov. 5-6 with multiple showings per day
• Boulder: Boulder Theatre- November 9-14th with multiple showings per day
• Denver: Paramount Theatre November 17-21st with multiple showings per day
• Beaver Creek: Vilar Performing Arts Center- Nov. 26-27th with multiple showings day
• Edwards: Battle Mountain High School- Nov. 28th one showing only
  

Make sure your Winter includes an epic ski trip- the earlier you book your ski vacation in Steamboat the better ski vacation deal you’ll score! Check out our lodging deal that includes deluxe accommodations and discounted lift tickets- make sure you get all the powder you could ask for!

It’s Almost Time: Warren Miller’s 61st Annual Wintervention 2010 Film!

No dates have yet been released for the new 2010 Warren Miller Wintervention film release but expect the unbeatable Warren Miller film to excite and invigorate all! So far the Warren Miller team has assembled footage from all over the world- Alaska, Canada, Antartica, Austria, Southern Utah, Vail, CO, and more. Along with featuring some of the worlds best skiers including Lindsay Vonn, Jonny Moseley, Andy Mahre, Chris Davenport, Stian Hagen, Reggie Crist, Zach Crist, Lexi Dupont, Ash Christensen and more.

Book your "Wintervention" vacation in Steamboat now and receive lodging deals!

Check out the Girdwood, Alaska Teaser Video-



Or the Telluride, CO Teaser Video-



Stay tuned for the Film Release and the location around the country you can watch the new Wintervention.

Book your Wintervention now in Steamboat and receive incredible Early Bird savings on lodging and lift tickets- get your Wintervention on the books! You must book by Oct. 15, 2010 to receive these deals! Book NOW!

New Disc Golf Course Opens in Steamboat: Rita Valentine Park

ALERT: since this blog was posted the city council put a halt to use of the Rita Valentine disc golf course...get full details and see article in Steamboat Pilot.

Steamboat’s local Disc Golf League is promoting a new disc golf or "Frisbee golf" course called Fox Creek that opened at the Rita Valentine Park.

See the map course!

The Steamboat Springs Parks and Recreation Commission gave initial approval to a disc golf course at the 35-acre park between Anglers Drive and Hill¬top Parkway in July 2009 as part of conceptual designs for the park’s long-term use. Chris Wilson, director of the city’s Parks, Open Space and Recreational Services Department, said plans for the course solidified during two public meetings of the commission and a hole-by-hole walk-through of the 18-hole course.

This is a fun new course and the Steamboat Disc Golf League is in charge of fundraising and getting the initial course set up. Right now there are just bamboo markers and tree markers where official baskets will soon be!

Other courses around Steamboat:

• Thunderhead Disc Golf Course:
  Thunderhead, located on the Steamboat Ski Resort, will not be set up this year due to tree removal from the Bark Beetle infestation. The Thunderhead course will move to the base area for this summer. Design is not complete as of yet, but it will not be the course that existed 4 years ago. This fall will mark the end of all tree removal on the Thunderhead DGC so it may return for the 2011 season.
  

• CMC Disc Golf Course:
  CMC is still in full effect. Located behind the dorms at the CMC campus on the west side of town, the CMC course is better than ever. Please be aware that people playing the “Back 9” or the “3rd 9” should always yield to people playing the normal 9 hole layout.

See more information about Steamboat's Disc Golf League and know that when you stay in Steamboat there are so many summer activities that it will be hard to choose! See other activities around Steamboat! Summer doesn't get any better than this... see ResortQuest's lodging deals and get to play for as long as you want!