Earth Hour is coming! Sat March 27th at 8:30pm.

Earth Hour is here again and we are ready to show our support by turning off as many lights and work stations in the ResortQuest properties on Saturday night at 8:30 pm. We will be asking all of our guests to participate as well and turn off any unnecessary lights in their condo or townhome they are staying in!

Earth Hour has recruited millions of people around the world along with 4000 cities in 88 countries who have officially switched off the power, to pledge their support for the planet, making Earth Hour 2009 the world’s largest global climate change initiative.

This 2010 effort is a global call to action to every individual, every business and every community throughout the world. It is a call to stand up, to take responsibility, to get involved and lead the way towards a sustainable future. People across the world from all walks of life will turn off their lights and join together in celebration and contemplation of the one thing we all have in common – our planet. Earth Hour is to show the world that there can be a solution to the threat of global warming and it is possible through collective action.


Need some reminders of why we need to protect our one and only planet… see the videos below.




Remember that you can continue this energy saving practice on a daily basis, it is not only saving precious energy, lowering your energy footprint but you will also save money and quite a bit of it.
They say that for every household who unplugs appliances like the toaster or hairdryers on a daily basis and turns off lights or the tv when they leave a room, they can save lots of money.

Be part of the effort! Go to Earth Hour and sign up yourself or sign up your business. The best way to help the effort is to spread the word!

Here is an awesome link to a power calculator so you can see what kind of power you are using and how clean it is. Do your part to help change the planet's energy use and our ideas about it.

Activities To Do in Steamboat While the Ski Resort Closes Due to Weather.

This is actually a very rare and seldom, almost never, event when the Steamboat Ski Resort closes completely due to weather. Today’s cause is due to severe gusting winds that make it unsafe for the lifts to operate. These winds are expected to intensify through out the day so the lifts are on a “wind hold” and will not open until the weather conditions improve.
So what do you do when the Ski Resort is closed? Steamboat isn’t just about the snow: Check out the following activities we recommend and sign up to follow our blog so you will always know what is going on in Steamboat! Our concierge is happy to help you book any of these activities :

A Day Off the Mountain Activities:

Hot Springs –rejuvenate your body so tomorrow with all the new powder from this crazy storm you will be ready to go! Head to the downtown springs at the Old Town Hot Spring rec center or head to the Strawberry Park Hot Springs. It is recommended to go with a tour as the road conditions require 4-Wheel drive and a little bit of courage. Sweet Pea Tours or Hot Springs Adventures will get you to your destination safe, sound and it wont take away your relaxed vibe. Call our concierge.

Pools and Hot Tubs at your ResortQuest Condo- don’t want to fight the wind? Then pamper yourself with all our on-site amenities or call concierge to book a massage at the Trappeur’s Day Spa.

Tubing/Airboading: If you are still dying to get outside then head to Howelsen Hill for some tubing in the afternoon or we can book an airboarding experience you won't forget. Click if you don't know what airboarding is!
Movies: What a great day to watch a new movie than to be cold outside! See local movie listings.

Silver Lining Jewelry: Located right in Torian Plum Plaza, within feet from the Torian condos or a simple drive on the ResortQuest complimentary shuttles, where you will find gorgeous beads and more to make your favorite jewelry. All the staff is ready to help you create your favorite piece of jewelry!

The Potters Wheel: Get the creative juices flowing at this hands on ceramics center where you can create anything from your dads next favorite coffee mug to gorgeous serving platters, picture frames and more. Located downtown on 2780 Acre Lane. Our van drivers will know how to get you there and hours are Tues- Friday 11am – 5:30pm and Sat. and Sun. 12-4pm

Watch DVD's in your condo with Home delivered Pizzas from Soda Creek!

Go Downtown: Jump on the complimentary vans and check out the spring sales starting this weekend. Make sure you buy a good book at Off the Beaten Path or Epilogue and curl up in your over-sized king bed in your condo!

Apres Ski All Day: Hot toddys at Saddles Bar at the Sheraton, wear your boots to be ready to jump on the lifts when they crank up again or just look like you tried to conquer the wind! Or get Margaritas at Cantina, Pizzas and Beers at Slopeside or yummy lunch with TV at the Tugboat!

These are just a few of the alternative skiing options that Steamboat has in store. Contact our concierge for any questions or if you would like to book your windy day adventure!
• Torian Plum Concierge: (970) 870-4287
• Trappeur's Crossing Resort Concierge: (970) 870-4296
• Email: SteamboatConcierge@resortquest.com

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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.

Free Concert in Steamboat: Easy Star All Stars, March 13th, 2010!

The Easy Star All Stars will be “Rockin’ the Boat” for Free this Saturday at 3pm in the Gondola Square. Easy Stars are known for their rocking dub and reggae covers of well known albums like Dubside of the Moon (2003), Radiodread (2006) and their most recent Easy Star’s Lonely Hearts Dub Band (2009). This band will be rocking in the sweet mountain sunshine this Saturday March 13!


This is just the beginning of Spring Celebrations with the Bud Light Rock the Boat Concert Series bring 4 more awesome concerts to the Steamboat slopes for Free!

Stay with ResortQuest to get perfect spring savings.

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!