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!

The Paramount Restaurant Brings Ski-In Breakfast to Torian Plum Plaza Steamboat Springs

Finally, a 'real' breakfast option on the mountain in Torian Plum Plaza located at the base of Steamboat Ski Resort. View the Torian Plum.

Sure, Gondola Joe's has a pre-made breakfast sandwich or a danish to-go with your coffee, but I am talking homemade biscuits with an elk Gravy from Maribou Ranch elk. The Paramount has only been open for a few days and is already making a statement with delicious food made from scratch.  Some highlights and recommendations from friends include the breakfast burrito (serves 3-4), banana bread french toast, and the biscuits and gravy.

Along with breakfast, The Paramount serves lunch. Make your own grilled cheese sandwich from a selection of toppings and delicious fresh bread. I had the best Reuben in Steamboat there this weekend. Hours still vary depending on how the Apres Ski works out.
Definitely give them a try!

Stay in the Torian Plum and have the best ski-in ski-out location in Steamboat with all the shops and restaurants in the Torian Plaza right at your front door! See our best ski vacation deals and get to Steamboat!

Steamboat Ski Area Friendly Kids Terrain and Ski School

Steamboat Springs is known for being the family friendly ski resort but they are also known for their great ski school and the kid friendly terrain that can be found around the ski resort.  For all the Steamboat visitors, Steamboat also offers great savings with the Kids Fly Free, Kids Rent Free and Kids Ski Free value programs!
 
This is my first season teaching my daughter to try harder terrain and ski all over the mountain. She has skied bunny slopes before, but I have always been nervous about her riding the chair lifts. So i enrolled her in the Steamboat Ski School!  After just a few lessons she was skiing blue runs.

The ski school really impressed me with how patient and effective they are with the kids. I really have been enjoying teaching her to ski on all sorts of groomers. The first groomer that we did go down is an easy blue called Tomahawk.  See a Steamboat Ski Resort Map. It was a great level of blue for her to start on. The trail is wide and open for any new skier. It isn’t too steep, but allows for the beginner to stay in control. My daughter didn’t want to stay on the trail. Instead she kept skiing the sides of the runs where the little jumps are. 

I was amazed at how a such a new skier was flying up into the air after hitting a jump and enjoying it- what confidence! It showed me, to my surprise, that even on an easy blue there is an enjoyment for all levels of skiers. We have since ventured all over the mountain to other levels of blues. I enjoy Steamboat skiing because I am able to share the whole mountain with my new skier.

Get your whole family to Steamboat for your winter ski vacation! Steamboat provides ski terrain that all will enjoy!  Book your lodging now and receive great lodging deals and when you book you can save on ski rentals,  lift tickets! 

This blog was written by Favia, one of ResortQuest Steamboat's knowledgeable reservation specialists and ski lover! Contact us today!

Safety First in Steamboat- National Safety Awareness Week

The commitment to safety is number one again this year for the Steamboat Ski Resort.  As National Safety Awareness Week begins tomorrow Jan. 15-23, 2011 the Ski Resort has all kinds of demos, seminars and contests for all ages of skiers and snowboarders to better inform them how to stay safe on the mountain.

“Steamboat’s commitment to safety is one of the key priorities of the resort and allows us to remain in the top tier of ski resorts in North America,” said Chris Diamond, president & chief operating officer of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. “National Safety Awareness Week is an opportunity for Steamboat to showcase unique initiatives and programs, while educating every winter enthusiast how to safely enjoy the mountain.” 

Steamboat Ski Area will host a variety of safety programs during National Safety Awareness Week, including the following events which will take place primarily over the weekend of Jan. 15-17:

Gondola Square Safety Booths: Patrol, ParkWise staff and the Steamboat Springs Fire Department will be in Gondola Square sharing safety tips, AED demonstrations and more.

Bear the Safety Dog: Get your picture with Bear, Steamboat’s St. Bernard Safety Dog, at the top of the Gondola.

Snow Awareness Seminars: On Saturday and Sunday, January 15 & 16, Steamboat Ski Patrol will host special seminars on snow awareness at Pioneer Ridge Beacon Basin. The seminars are free to the public and meet at the Beacon Basin at the top of Pony Express Chairlift at 1pm both days.

Terrain Park: Staff promoting Smart Style, Steamboat’s ParkWise program as well as handing out safety tips and stickers.

Know the Code Contest: Skiers and Riders will randomly be stopped on the slopes by members of Steamboat’s Patrol. If they know at least three of the seven parts to the Responsibility Code they’ll receive a prize.

Billy Kidd One O’Clock Run: Free clinic by Steamboat’s director of skiing, who will be joined by Patrol during Safety Week. (Jan. 15, 17, 18, 19 & 22)

Free Mountain Tours with Ambassador with SlopeWise & Safety Information from Patrol. (entire week)

FREE Pay to Race: Any guests who can tell the attendant one of the seven topics of the Responsibility Code races free. (entire week)

Grooming Reports, daily snow reports and individual chairlift message boards will feature safety messages throughout the week.

Signage across the mountain promoting safe riding, jibing, slow zones and deep snow/tree wells.

So get to Steamboat to practice your safe on-mountain skills on the Steamboat Ski Resort!  Stay with us ResortQuest Steamboat and now only save money but stay in luxury! See our current lodging deals!

The National Ski Areas Association’s National Safety Awareness Week is an annual event highlighting resort safety education efforts across the country while increasing slope safety.

Powder in Steamboat Backcountry Powdercat Adventures- Video of the Week

For all you ski lovers, powder bums and mountain kids- Here is a light and fluffy video to make you say " I Want To GO!" on this Thursday afternoon- 

Check out the Steamboat Powdercats for all your Steamboat Backcountry adventures.  While you play in snow know you are coming home to a comfy luxurious vacation rental with ResortQuest Steamboat.  View our current deals and book your Steamboat ski vacation now!

Ski Safety Tips from the Steamboat Ski Patrol

photo: John F. Russell Steamboat Pilot

No one wants their ski vacation to end with an injury while skiing at the Steamboat Ski Resort.  So the Steamboat Ski Patrol has put out some 2011 safety tips and reminders for how to ride and ski your best while being in control and not harming yourself or others.

Safety Tips by the Steamboat Ski Patrol

1. Always ski or ride with a buddy- the Steamboat Ski Resort is a large mountain and people can easily get lost or separated from a group.  Make sure you set up meeting arrangements in-case anyone gets separated.  This is especially important when skiing in the glades or tree areas- be aware of tree wells.

2. Always follow the Responsibility Code – this is the piece of paper you sign before you get your ski pass that says you as a skier or boarder will follow these safety precautions:

• Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects. If for some reason you do have a collision stay at the scene. Do not ski away.
• People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.
• Do not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above.
• Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others.
• Always use devices to prevent runaway equipment. Always use devices to prevent runaway equipment.
• Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
• Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely. 

3. Call for Help! Do you know the Ski Patrol help number?  Always have this programmed into your cell phone 970-871-5911

4. Wear your Helmet! The National Ski Areas Association encourages the use of helmets, but it cautions skiers and riders against assuming that a helmet can prevent all head injuries on the slopes. You can rent a helmet at any of Steamboat’s local ski rentals shops

5. Ski Patrol is equipped with the best medical technology including 14 automated external defibrillators to aid cardiac patients.  Watch the latest 9news story about how Steamboat Ski Patrol saved a woman’s life last week.   We love love love our Steamboat Ski Patrol! They are an amazing crew of men and women dedicated to many hours of training and preparation for each ski season along with being the first responders to accidents on the ski area! While we are having fun they are making sure everyone stays safe! Thanks you Steamboat Ski Patrol!

So play it safe and come to Steamboat! You not only will have an amazing fun ski trip but you can also book lodging for up to 40% off! The longer you stay the more you save and you’ll be having a fun and safe ski trip in no time! Book now!

Steamboat Springs Snow Alert- 160 Inches of Snow Mark!

Let’s talk snow… alot of Snow... Steamboat is getting buried by this latest snow storm that is blanketing the mountain just in time for a perfect white Christmas!  And as an early holiday gift, Mother Nature decided to grace us with our newest milestone- 160” inches of snow has fallen early in the 2010-2011 ski season!

Get to Steamboat now to play in the snow- See our lodging deals that will save you over 40%!

photo: Larry Pierce

The Champagne Powder® is flowing! And with the current storm cycle we have been in, the Steamboat Ski Resort is reporting that we’ve received 8” in the past 24hrs. with over 15” in the past 48 hrs.  See the weather report! And good news there is so much more powder to come as Steamboat is under a winter storm warning until Thursday Dec. 23, 2010!!!

Don’t miss the powder! Get to Steamboat!-  And there are even more and even cheaper options to get to Steamboat as Southwest airlines have announced new cheap flights to Denver! Read the article!

Steamboat Powder Meet Steamboat Powder Cats- Video of the Week

On this brilliant bluebird sky, super cold day in Steamboat it's time for all those powder hounds to get amped for the next storm!  Check out these videos from the Steamboat Powder Cats who host back-country ski tours.  Let our concierge help you book the perfect tour with the Powder Cats!

And now please wipe the drool off your chin- don't worry the next storm is on its way! And you should make sure you have lodging with us at ResortQuest Steamboat so you can play all day and have a super comfy condo to return to for your beauty sleep!  See our current lodging deals!

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!

Steamboat Powder Video of the Week- So Much Snow!

I just felt I needed to remind everyone of how much incredible snow Steamboat has!  This video is from a couple weeks ago when we surpassed the 100" of snow mark and we are seeing more snow in our immediate future! 

Book your powder ski trip to Steamboat now and save a ton of money!  See our lodging deals that you won't want to miss out on!

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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!