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Steamboat’s Season “Early Savings” Passes End Soon

Posted on11. Aug, 2010 by Sage Local.

What better way to commit to a great winter than ponying up for a healthy number of days or a full season pass? Isn’t one of your goals is to ski more?The Steamboat’s Season & New Pure Pass ends the early season prices on August 15th, 2010. Steamboat has always been known for its legendary Champagne Powder snow, perfectly placed trees, friendly western heritage and Ski Town, U.S.A. tradition. Year after year, Steamboat continues to be recognized as one of the best winter resorts on the continent including the #1 Family Resort in North America, so if you’ve been here before or live here full time or never been don’t miss these great deals on passes to Steamboat’s Finest Ski Resort!

Hope to see you all soon!

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Steamboat Wine Festival a Success

Posted on09. Aug, 2010 by Sage Local.

The 7th Annual Steamboat Wine Festival had another successful year, drawing a around 3,000 people to different parts of the festivals and events. ‘The three-day event features daily seminars on everything from whiskey to wine glass shapes, and nightly gatherings offer tastings from international wineries and some local restaurants.’ The events occurred all around Steamboat, the venues ranging from downtown to the Torian Plum Plaza in the mountain area. The festival began with a kickoff celebration Thursday evening, and continued with public tasting events Friday and Saturday afternoons, and seminars throughout the weekend. In addition to being a fun-event marked on calendars around the country the ‘festival has raised about $150,000 for nonprofit groups such as Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports and the Steamboat Springs Arts Council in its seven-year history.’ The Steamboat Wine Festival is a great event in town for locals and visitors to both enjoy and we are already looking forward to next year!

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Steamboat’s Alpine Slide

Posted on06. Aug, 2010 by Sage Local.

Photo by Anne Lauinger – “Steamboat’s Howler Alpine Slide Summer 2010″

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The Howler Alpine Slide in Steamboat at Historic Howelsen Hill is one of the most exciting summer attractions for families and friends. While visiting the Alpine Slide, the scenic views of downtown and the mountain area go beyond. As you ride the chairlift to the top of Historic Howelsen Hill you can take in all the stunning views Steamboat has to offer. A sled is provided to you at the top of the lift, while you wind down a 2,400 foot track through the bends and curves of the natural landscape of the beautiful Howelsen Hill. If you haven’t visited this fun activity Steamboat has to offer, I completely recommend it!

Location: Downtown off of 5th Street, past the Rodeo Grounds, at the base of the chairlift at Howelsen Hill.

Times: Open Everyday! “weather conditions may affect operation hours”

June 24th-August 10th 10am-6pm

August 11th-29th 11am-5pm

September 4th-5th 12pm-5pm

September 6th 11am-3pm

September 11th-19th 12pm-4pm

Rates: Ages 7 and up – Children ages 2-6: $4.00 per ride and must ride in sled with a paying parent and guardian.

1 to 3 rides $9.00 per ride

4 to 9 rides $8.50 per ride

10 to 24 rides $7.50 per ride

25+ rides $7.00 per ride

Photo by Anne Lauinger – “Steamboat’s Howelsen Chair Lift Summer 2010″

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Downhill Mtn Bike Trails Planned for Summer 2011

Posted on05. Aug, 2010 by Sage Local.

Steamboat’s pursuit to also be know by the moniker Bike Town USA has many thinking of ways to improve Steamboat’s biking scene. Currently improving Steamboat’s downhill-only trails is on the forefront of the discussion.

‘Jim Schneider, ski area vice president of skier services, said the first two trails for what will become a bike park in the central part of Mount Werner have been mapped, walked and flagged by renowned trail-building company Gravity Logic, and the proposed paths are being studied by the U.S. Forest Service to ensure they meet all the right safety and environmental guidelines…’We are told it takes two months to build one of those trails, so maybe if we start in mid-May when things are melting off, we can still end up with six weeks to two months of the riding season, we think this all will provide us a bike park that could rival anything in North America.’ The hope is the increase in strictly downhill trails will encourage many to come to Steamboat for the Biking trails, helping increase the summer tourism in town.

In an article published earlier this year in the Steamboat Piliot about Steamboat’s pursuit of the name Bike Town USA, Robin Craigen, president of Routt County Riders, the area’s hard-working bicycle club said, ‘it’s not like we’d have to go out there and build some mountains and some trails. We need to start identifying the assets we already have.’

Getting out for a bike ride this morning on Emerald  was a treat as always.  Routt County Riders and the City of Steamboat have built and incredible trails system up there.  It will be exciting to see the development of the Steamboat Bike trails both on the Ski Mountain and around town in the next few years given all of the great plans that are being laid out right now.

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Steamboat’s All Arts Festival

Posted on04. Aug, 2010 by Sage Local.

This year in Steamboat the All Arts Festival is August 19-22. This is the Yampa Valley’s 2nd Annual All Arts Festival, so come to Steamboat Springs to enjoy the arts, culture and beauty that this fun filled event brings! This event is one of the newest and most collaborative event in Steamboat. It is a total of four days long that highlights the amazing arts and culture in the Yampa Valley while featuring nationally-renowned artists as well. This festival includes dancing, vocalist, musicians, visual, literary and culinary arts, there even is experiential and educational classes/workshops that will be available all weekend and open to all levels.

Schedule of activities & events for this year’s 2010 All Arts Festival

Thursday, August 19th -

Noon-2pm Steamboat Writer’s Weekly Writing Group, 1-4pm Guided Yampa River Botanic Park Tours, 1-7pm Elevation Dance Studio Open House, 5-8pm ArtRush Tour (through local art galleries), 7pm Georges Bizet’s Carmen (sung by Metropolitan Opera cast members)

Friday, August 20th -

10am-6pm Yampa River Art Stroll, 5:30-7pm Noted Wyoming Author Mark Spragg-Interview and Reading of Bone Fire-followed by signing, 5:30pm Emmitt-Nershi Band Free Summer Concert Series (Howelsen Hill Amphitheater), 7pm Alamar Free Foreign Film at the Depot, 8pm Asleep at the Wheel (at the Strings Music Pavilion)

Saturday, August 21st -

10am-6pm Yampa River Art Stroll, 3pm Golden Dragon Acrobats (at the Strings Music Pavilion), 6-9pm Vino Verde (at Howelsen Place), 7:30pm Dirty Deeds at the Depot, 8pm Golden Dragon Acrobats (at the Strings Music Pavilion)

Sunday, August 22nd -

10am-3pm Yampa River Art Stroll, 10am-2pm Artists’ Studio Tours, 3pm Block Party at the Depot, 3pm Emerald City Opera presentation

For more family fun activities or events visit Summer fun things to do in Steamboat.

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Steamboat Springs Hot Air Balloon Rides

Posted on02. Aug, 2010 by Sage Local.

Steamboat Springs Hot Air Balloon Rides

Imagine with your family and friends the view as you soar high above Steamboat’s town, valley and mountains! With Steamboat’s hot air balloon rides you can enjoy and discover Steamboat’s surrounding mountains, lakes and rivers with an adventure of fun. These flights include breakfast, a flight certificate and a traditional champagne ceremony.

Wild West Balloon Adventures “Pegasus Balloons” – they offer a half hour or full hour Yampa Valley flight. The full hour flights include continental breakfast consisting of juice, hot beverages, cookies, pastries, flight certificate and traditional champagne ceremony. For more information about Wild West Balloon Adventures call directly at 800.748.2487. Steamboat recently had a successful Hot Air Balloon Rodeo, which is always filled with excitement and beauty.

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Steamboat Fly Fishing

Posted on28. Jul, 2010 by Sage Local.

Fly fishing last night out at Marabou in Steamboat

Last night out at Marabou in Steamboat, I went out fly-fishing with a few friends. Pat “on right” is a fly fishing master guide at Marabou Ranch is a long time Steamboat resident. He has a contagious enthusiasm for life, no surprise since gets to fish most days and when he isn’t fishing he skis nearly every day all winter since he manages Marabou’s on mountain ski base.  He brings his passion of true wilderness adventure to Marabou and its residents all year and also runs the north park fishing club with access to over 50 miles of premium Trout water.

We had a great time on the river last night plying the waters for trout, catching a few, watching the hatches and the sun go down.  Steamboat has wonderful fly-fishing where ever you go. Whether you are an experienced fisherman or beginner, going on a trip with one of Steamboat’s fly fishing guides is one of the best ways to learn the different rivers and lakes around town.

Marabou offers custom home sites, owner’s cabins along Elk River available to you four weeks out of the year for fly fishing excursions or entertaining, and access to the Outfitter’s Cabin with all the gear you could need, you have every opportunity to get out there and enjoy the Elk River in Steamboat Springs. You will also have access to Marabou’s Master Guides to assist you in all your adventures, including fly fishing for trout in Colorado.

For more information regarding your exciting fly-fishing experiences, check out Fly-Fishing in Steamboat to help you get started. Or to know more about Marabou in Steamboat, check out Marabou Ranch Homes & Land.

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Summer fun things to do in Steamboat

Posted on26. Jul, 2010 by Sage Local.

Steamboat’s summers are endless with options of things to do. Whether you prefer scenic hikes, tubing down the river, mountain biking, or spa treatments, Steamboat has something for everyone. As we approach another weekend in Steamboat I wonder how everyone is going to take advantage of this amazing weather.

Add these exciting summer activities to your “to do” list:

Ride the Alpine Slide

Art in Steamboat

ATV Tours

See the Yampa Valley from a Hot Air Balloon

Take a bike ride

Rent a boat & fish, swim or just enjoy the ride!

Dig this

Facials/Body Wraps/Manicures/Pedicures

Go Fly-Fishing – (Bucking Rainbow Outfitters)

Go Golfing – (Haymaker Golf Course, Rolling Stone Ranch Golf Club, Steamboat Golf Club, Yampa Valley Golf Course, also Miniature Golf at Amazin’ Maze)

Gondola Activities – (Brunch/Dinner at Hazies, Sunset Happy Hour, Sundeck Oasis Bar & Grill, Hike on Vista Nature Trails, Guided Gourmet Hike, Adventure Zone at the Gondola)

Helicopter Rides

Go for a Hike – (Hike to Fish Creek Falls, Spring Creek Trail or along the Yampa Core Trail, Hike Mount Werner, Guided Gourmet Hike on the Ski Mountain or the Yampatika Hiking)

Horseback Riding

Hot Springs – (Old Town Hot Springs & Strawberry Park Hot Springs)

Ice Skating – (Howelsen Ice Arena)

Make your own Jewelry – (Silver Lining)

Go Kayaking

Get a Massage

Get lost in the Human Maze!

Tread of Pioneers Museum

Potter’s Wheel

River Rafting

Rock Climbing

Check out the Pro Rodeo Series (June 18-August 21st, 2010)

Go Shopping

Strings in the Mountains

Go play Tennis – (Tennis Center of Steamboat, Steamboat Health & Recreation at The Old Town Hot Springs, Howelsen Hill)

Tube the Yampa River

Go on a Wagon Dinner Ride

Dine Out at many wonderful places in downtown or on mountain

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