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Featured Steamboat Lodging: Over the Edge Named one of the Top 10 Rental Homes in North America

Posted on19. Jul, 2010 by Robin.

Over the Edge - One of the Top 10 Rental Homes in North America

This just in! TripAdvisor.com, the world’s largest travel review website, just came out with a list of the Top 10 Vacation Rental Homes in North America and Over the Edge was named to the list!

“For travelers looking for an elegant place to call home after a day out on the slopes, Over the Edge offers the perfect blend of fun and luxury. With fourteen foot high ceilings, a rooftop deck lookout, and three spacious living areas, travelers will have plenty of space to unwind. For nightly entertainment, the property also features a home theater with a 140-inch screen and an indoor recreation room equipped with a basketball court.”

- TripAdvisor

One of the living areas over looking the slopes

This is a spectacular mountain home:  9,000 square feet, right on the slopes, seven bedrooms each with a private bathroom, five-star amenities including a game room and bar, home theater, indoor basketball court and roof top hot tub.

All seven of the bedrooms are beautifully appointed and sleep a total of 16 guests. Rooms also feature access to one of the home’s many balconies overlooking the slopes of the Steamboat Ski Area.

Over the Edge's game room

The home was designed for entertaining with a beautiful professional kitchen and three seating areas for up to 30 people. There are three living areas, ample outdoor living areas on the balconies. The game room features a pool table, shuffleboard table, poker table, a bar, two large flat screen TVs and comfortable leather couches.

Moving Mountains Chalets is honored to make this home available for ski vacation rental in Steamboat Springs. View the complete photo gallery on our website, www.movingmountains.com.

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The Wild Bunch is back – Frontier Airlines is ready to book

Posted on14. Jul, 2010 by Robin.

Frontier Airlines returns to Steamboat/Hayden!

The skies above Steamboat will be animated once again with daily air service on Frontier Airlines. Flights on Frontier from Denver to Steamboat Springs/Hayden begin on December 16, 2010 and will run through April 10, 2011. Moving Mountains Chalets can reserve your seats today!

“Frontier travelers now have convenient flight options to reach Steamboat and its incredible Champagne Powder® snow this winter from over 25 key markets across the country,” said Andy Wirth, senior vice president of sales & marketing for Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. “As a result of the state-of-the-art airport facility and a direct flight program built upon convenience and a variety of options for guests, Steamboat’s direct flight system is unmatched within the industry and truly a key differentiator and competitive advantage for this community.”

Frontier’s new service provides convenient connecting access from key winter vacation markets such as Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, New York, Omaha, Orlando, Phoenix and Washington, D.C. to name a few.

Customers on board Frontier’s 99 passenger Embraer 190 aircraft, will begin enjoy comfortable leather seating in a two-by-two configuration. The Company’s Embraer 170/190 fleet will also be outfitted with Gogo in-flight internet service by the end of 2010.

Find your luxury Steamboat vacation home and start planning your ski trip. Ask us about flights on Frontier Airlines.

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Featured Steamboat Lodging: Ski-in, ski-out, Edgemont is on the edge of it all!

Posted on01. Jul, 2010 by Robin.

Ski-in, ski-out and a room with a view!

Ski-in, ski-out, unbeatable views and luxurious accommodation all come together in our newest property.

We are ecstatic to welcome one of Steamboat’s newest luxury residences to Moving Mountains Chalets: Edgemont Pinnacle Ridge sits right on the slopes of the Stampede ski trail. From your perch above the base area, look down on skiers and snowboarders in the Lil’ Rodeo terrain park, or look up and admire the view from the Flattop Mountains in the south all the way to Sand Mountains to the north.

The aptly named Pinnacle Ridge is a dream retreat for any small group or family seeking a ski-in, ski-out vacation lodging with great views. This luxury vacation retreat features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a den and at its center: an open living space with living room, dining area and a professionally equipped kitchen. Two balconies overlook the slopes.

The professional kitchen will make you salivate

The residence can accommodate up to 9 people, so it is perfect for small families or groups. There are also luxury amenities included with each reservation. A ski locker room where equipment can be safely stores includes boot dryers. The locker room is located on the ground floor and provides direct access to the ski run. Indoor and outdoor community areas include the lounge featuring a complimentary hot beverage station, an outdoor fire pit complete with the makings for s’mores.  The pool and hot tub rival the best views of any pool and hot tub in town.

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Be one of the first to experience one of Steamboat’s newest ski-in, ski-out luxury lodging properties: Edgemont – on the edge of it all!

Best pool view in Steamboat

That’s right, you could be one of the first to stay in this new slopeside property. We can help you make this happen and take your Steamboat Springs ski vacation to the next level.

Go ahead, find out more about this new property.

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Where in the World is Moving Mountains staff? – South Africa – where World Cup fever rages!

Posted on01. Jul, 2010 by Robin.

In Johannesburg? We know a good restaurant!

From the new “Where in the World is Moving Mountains staff” series, we have very exciting news to report!

Remko van Niekerk and Claudia Giannoccaro, who worked at Moving Mountains Chalets from 2002 to 2005 as Chalet Manager and Chef, are living and working in Johannesburg, South Africa. They own a restaurant called Salvation Cafe which was featured in May’s issue of Bon Appetit Magazine.  They are enjoying a very busy month as host destination for the soccer (football - to the rest of the world!) World Cup finals.

Way to go Claudia and Remko! We are proud of you and your success! We sure know how to pick ‘em here at Moving Mountains!

Remko and Claudia in Steamboat Springs 2004

Rumor has it Claudia and Remko will be back here in Steamboat Springs this winter for a visit. Don’t tell them, but Heather said she is going to hide their passports so they’ll have to stay for a while. Surely Claudia will have to show us some of her latest creations.

We are proud of you guys!

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Featured Steamboat Lodging: Sunlight Chalet

Posted on01. Jul, 2010 by Robin.

Kick back and enjoy the evening!

If it’s a warm, modern, vacation rental home in a quiet Steamboat neighborhood you are seeking, Sunlight Chalet is the place for you! One of our newest lodging additions at Moving Mountains Chalets, Sunlight Chalet is named for its western facing windows that brighten and warm the home during the day. So when you return from skiing, just kick back and relax with an après ski beverage of choice and enjoy the sunset.

Those daring enough to bundle up will be treated to the same panoramic views on the covered wrap-around deck. Sunlight Chalet already boasts a generous 3,500 square feet of living space inside however, the there is plenty more outdoor living space on the property to be enjoyed. Downstairs on the garden level, is the hot tub, just a few short steps from the door. It too is covered so you can enjoy watching the snow fall without it piling on your head.

Game of pool anyone?

Also downstairs is the rec. room. Although on the ground level, this room also gets plenty of sunshine during the daylight hours. Once the sun goes down the room is still a warm and bright place to play a little pool or challenge other group members to Wii. Two flat screen TVs are provided, so guests can play Wii and watch a movie simultaneously.

Sunlight Chalet features four bedrooms, three upstairs including the master bedroom. The fourth bedroom is just off the rec room. A futon couch in the rec room also provides additional bedding sleeping up to 10 people. A modern kitchen with Jenn Air and Viking appliances opens up into the great room so the sunset can be enjoyed as dinner preparations are being made.

Sunlight Chalet is both casual and elegant

Only a mile from the slopes, its location in a quiet residential neighborhood offers both the privacy and quiet you desire on your mountain escape. Moving Mountains ski shuttle service  will get you to and from the slopes, and you can call our shuttle driver for a ride downtown.

To view the property profile, please click here.

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Midsummer night’s dreaming: It’s never too early to be thinking about powder!

Posted on30. Jun, 2010 by Robin.

Mid-summer night's dreaming about Steamboat's powder

Have you had any powder dreams yet? I know it’s July and you are planning a Bar-B-Q for the Fourth, but is that not the perfect time to talk to your family and friends about this winter’s ski trip to Steamboat?

All the snow has melted and summer is beautiful here in the ‘Boat, however we have been busy here at Moving Mountains Chalets getting ready for winter.  In the last two months we have added five new properties to our inventory and we have at least three more on the way. That is why we are already dreaming about powder - we cannot wait for this season to come as it may be one of our best ever!

Edgemont - Pinnacle Ridge is new for 2010-2011

And now a word about snow. Everyone wants to know what kind of a snow year it will be, everyone expects we can look into our crystal ball and see a future of flurries like a snow globe.  Well, we are happy to report that according to Steamboat’s snowfall statistics often a year of low snow totals is followed by one with high snow totals -  so that means we are due for another epic year. No guarantees of course!

One thing we can accurately predict: if you plan your trip to Steamboat now, you will find the perfect place to meet all the needs of your group.

Check out our latest additions:
Chateau Chamonix Agentiere
Chateau Chamonix Montroc
Edgemont - Pinnacle Ridge
One Steamboat Place - Trickle Creek
Sunlight Chalet

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Featured Steamboat Lodging: Chateau Chamonix

Posted on30. Jun, 2010 by Robin.

Argentiere living room is open and airy

We like to “move mountains” for our guests. Over the last few years many people have asked for smaller accommodations to fit their needs. Ask and you shall receive! We are pleased to announce the addition of two Chateau Chamonix three-bedroom residences, and they are just steps away from the slopes!

Spacious fully equipped kitchen

Always considered one of the premiere ski-in, ski-out properties, Chateau Chamonix recently built a third building on their property. We feature two premier condominiums with many recent upgrades within this new building: Argentiere and Montroc, named after two of the villages near Chamonix, France.

Both Argentiere and Montroc are on the top floor. Vaulted ceilings create an inviting airy atmosphere to compliment their fine finishes and furnishings found throughout the unit. No need to worry about lugging the ski equipment upstairs, a ski locker room is provided on the ground floor.  And because they are on the top floor, both residences have views overlooking the surrounding mountain village.

Master bedrooms have access to the balcony

In addition to the ski locker, other amenities at Chateau Chamonix include a fitness room on the first floor, and an indoor/outdoor pool on the premises.  Two outdoor hot tubs are also on the property.

These two properties are sure to be in great demand this winter. In addition to being ski-in, ski-out they are an excellent value. No time like the present for planning your Steamboat Springs ski vacation!

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A River Runs Through It – Steamboat Springs fun down by the river

Posted on28. Jun, 2010 by Robin.

Summer on the Yampa, ski area in the background

Summer in a ski town is an experience that is hard to beat. If you only venture to the mountains in the winter to get your ski fix, you really should see how the other half lives, and plays. The only negative to summers in Steamboat Springs is trying to find the time to pack it all in, and that’s why we can only blog about it in pieces. Today’s piece is dedicated to one of my favorite amenities/geographic features: The Yampa River.

As I rode my bike along River Road, I snapped these photos with my phone to capture moments along the river. All summer long this area is bustling with activity. All along the Yampa River Core Trail there are parks, benches, picnic tables and even a few beaches leading to swimming holes.

Cool off in the Yampa!

I continued my ride on River Road , which then turns into Howelsen Parkway by the ice rink. By the way, if you are looking for a way to cool off, you could go ice skating at the Howelsen Ice Arena - no risk of sunburn in there! Or, the other great way to cool off is to get in the river. Tale a kayak lesson with the Mountain Sports Kayak School. Or float down the river in a tube.

Dine by the Yampa at Sweet Pea

Once downtown, Yampa Street offers a number of outfitters who can rent you tubes for a float. Or if you prefer not getting wet, you can find a number of restaurants along the river. You can also rent a bike and enjoy riding along the Core Trail which stretches 7 miles along the river and connects to other bike paths around town.

This is just a quick look at life along the Yampa River on any given summer day. Pictures do not do it justice, you should come and experience it for yourself!

By Riley the Steamboat blogging girl

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