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Celebrating 50 Years Of Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.®
What’s New In Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.® During The 50th Anniversary
2012/2013 Air Program Offers Convenient Access To Ski Town, U.S.A.®
Steamboat Packages Offer Free Skiing, Value & Great Airfares For Powderhounds
2012/2013 Facts & Figures
SlopeWise Program Emphasizes Safety At Steamboat
Signature Story Ideas
Steamboat Recognized For Industry-Leading Environmental Programs
Innovative Programs Make Steamboat THE Family Destination For Generations
Be Your Best With The Steamboat Ski & Snowboard School
STARS Opens Mountain World To Adaptive Skiers
50 Years Of Setting The Table Sets The Stage For A Unique Dining Experience
Complimentary & Innovative Programs Enhance Mountain Experience
Progressive Parks Offer Step By Step Terrain Park Experience
Best Skiing & Riding Experience Starts Before You Even Get On The Mountain
The Steamboat Grand Embraces The Spirit Of The Grand Lodges Of The West
Meetings & Events Taken To New Heights At The Steamboat Grand
The Perfect Beginning To Happily Ever After
Understanding The Science Of Steamboat’s Champagne Powder® Snow
Winter Olympic Tradition Earns Steamboat Ski Town, U.S.A.® Moniker
2012/2013 Calendar Of Events
MusicFest 2013 Brings The Best In Americana Music To Ski Town, U.S.A.®
Bud Light Cowboy Downhill Stampedes Into Ski Town, U.S.A.®
Steamboat Connects Through Technology
Off The Slopes
Culture Scene Takes Center Stage
Local Flavor Of The Yampa Valley
Steamboat's History Full Of Western Lore And Pioneering Spirit
Steamboat Shines In Summer
Steamboat Management Team
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Loryn Kasten, 970-871-5456
lkasten@steamboat.com
Michael Lane, 970-871-5474
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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF
STEAMBOAT-SKI TOWN, U.S.A.®
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013-It seems like the blink of an eye. That it was just yesterday the
first skis were strapped on, the principal trails were laid out and the ski area first took shape. This anniversary season
celebrates the founding vision of Jim Temple and all the individuals along the way that have helped shape Steamboat into
what it is today.
“This year, we celebrate a mountain that is truly legendary in
its physical attributes and equally compelling in its emotional
ones,” said Chris Diamond, president and chief operating
officer for the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. “Join us as
we celebrate the amazing spirit and vision that created the
Steamboat Ski Area 50 years ago and all that has evolved over
that time.”
The 50th Anniversary Season kicks off the 2012/2013 winter
with Scholarship/Opening Day on Nov. 21, when Steamboat
unveils a new 50th Anniversary Golden Gondola Cabin. The
cabin not only commemorates this historic milestone, but also
will be auctioned off for Scholarship Day/Opening Day, which
Jon Elliott, Jim Temple, John Fetcher, Loris & Buddy Werner
Summit of Storm Mountain, March 1958
annually benefits the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club
th
Scholarship Fund. Powderhounds can catch their first ride of the 50 anniversary season beginning at 8:30 a.m. that
morning with a special group of 8 loading first in the golden cabin.
In addition to the special cabin, Steamboat will host a series of promotions, events, parties and concerts; all complete with
a 50th anniversary tie to recognize the resort's historic milestone. Steamboat officially turns 50 on January 12th; however,
the festivities will take place all winter long as well as over the summer.
Steamboat’s 50th Anniversary Season highlights include:
SKI TOWN USA® MAGAZINE - Fall
Steamboat teamed with Mountain Media, publishers of Mountain, to produce its anniversary magazine-Ski Town USA®.
As a way to commence the 50th season, this special issue takes a look back at some of the characters, stories, and images
that have made Steamboat distinct over the past 50 years. Readers will enjoy an inside look at one of Routt County’s
multi-generation ranching families; understand why Winter Carnival remains a favorite with spectators for the past
century, and catch a glimpse at the unique individuals and history of the Steamboat Ski Area over the past five decades.
Discover all that there is to enjoy in Steamboat through this magazine.
GOLDEN CABIN SCHOLARSHIP DAY AUCTION – November 21, 2012
Golden Gondola Cabin Auction – be the first to kick off the 2012/2013 Anniversary Winter Season as you and seven
friends launch out of the lower gondola bay in this special-edition golden cabin. All proceeds from the auction benefit the
Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club’s Scholarship Fund as part of the resort’s long running Opening Day tradition.
50TH OPENING WEEKEND FREE CONCERT W/DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND– November 24, 2012
Steamboat gives you a dozen reasons to be in Ski Town USA for opening weekend as the Dirty Dozen Brass Band kicks
off the resort’s 50th Anniversary Season in their typical New Orleans groovin’ big brass band style. Celebrating their own
35th anniversary, the award-winning Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a world famous music machine, whose name is
synonymous with genre-bending romps and high-octane performances. A big anniversary requires big style and the Dirty
Dozen Brass Band definitely delivers just that! So get your dancing shoes on and join The Dirty Dozen Brass Band at
2pm on the Steamboat Stage. Who’s ready to party!?!
50 DAYS PRIZE EXTRAVAGANZA – November 24 to January 12
Steamboat kicks off the 50th celebration with an extravaganza dolling out prizes over the next 50 days. It’s hard to believe
that Opening Weekend through Steamboat’s birthday, January 12th encompasses exactly 50 days. We couldn’t think of a
better way to enjoy turning 50 than with a boatload of prizes including free lift tickets, unique items like a chance to
ski/ride with one of Steamboat’s Olympians, exclusive access to anniversary programs and events, plus so much more.
The 50 Days Prize Extravaganza kicks off on Saturday, November 24th.
50TH BOAT LOAD SWEEPSTAKES (Entire Season)
Steamboat initiates the winter-long 50th Boat Load Sweeps offering generous giveaways
throughout its anniversary season. Steamboat is known for its Western hospitality, so it’s
only natural that the resort celebrates its anniversary by giving presents to guests. With the
Boat Load Sweeps, everyone is invited to join the fun and see what makes Steamboat one
of the best resorts in North America.
NEW YEAR’S EVE – December 31, 2012
Ring in the New Year with friends and family high atop Mt. Werner at Hazie’s, Ragnar’s or
the Western BBQ. Upload the Steamboat Gondola to enjoy a special New Year’s Eve
menu with a 50th twist specifically designed by Steamboat’s talented chefs to complement the ski area’s 50th Anniversary
and start of the New Year.
TORCHLIGHT PARADES & FIREWORKS–December 31, 2012; January 12, February 14 & March 17, 2013
The Steamboat Ski & Snowboard School treats guests to spectacular on-snow parades down the mountain lit only by
torches during its anniversary season. In conjunction with the torchlight parades, a fireworks display will illuminate the
sky providing a perfect ending to the evening. Again this year, the young ones get a chance to ski down the mountain and
join in the excitement as a special finale to the Kids’ Ski Week program. The Kids Torchlight Parades are December 26th
and February 20th.
50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION – January 11-21, 2013
The Steamboat Ski Area observes its 50th birthday with special celebrations. Jim Temple, son of a local ranching family,
spearheaded the development of the Steamboat Ski Area in response to the growing popularity of the sport.
After a brief start, Storm Mountain officially reopened January 12, 1963 with a double chairlift and an A-frame warming
house. The day's cash receipts were $13.75 and the temperature hovered at -25°F. Since that January day in 1963, the
Steamboat Ski Area has been continuously treating powderhounds to heaps of Champagne Powder® snow and an
experience unlike any other.
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Jan. 11th
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Jan. 12th
Jan. 21st
50th Opening Ceremonies & Caldron Lighting; Hazie’s 50th Anniversary Dinner; Golden Gala in the
Champagne Powder Room atop Steamboat Gondola
50th Birthday Cake; Time Capsule; Free Concert & Fireworks Extravaganza
Cowboy Downhill; Cowboy Downhill Free Concert and 50th Closing Ceremonies
25TH TIME CAPSULE – January 2013
Twenty-five years ago during the resort’s Silver Anniversary, articles were placed in a time capsule to be opened in 2013.
See what was included and what will go into the 50th Capsule set to be opened again in 2063.
50TH TIME CAPSULE – February 2013
Steamboat locks away items from the year 2012 into a new edition, Time Capsule 50, for future generations. Set to be
opened in 2063 during the resort’s 75th Anniversary. You never know which Olympians or Steamboat spacewalker might
be on hand to help seal these treasures for the future.
100TH STEAMBOAT SPRINGS WINTER CARNIVAL-February 6-10, 2013
The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, one of the largest and oldest winter sports clubs in the U.S., hosts the 100th
Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival, the oldest continuing Winter Carnival west of the Mississippi. For several days, the
entire town is given over to racing, ski jumping, a parade featuring Steamboat’s skiing high school band (the only one in
the United States), the famous ski jöring events down Lincoln Avenue, and the spectacular night show featuring the
legendary Lighted Man & fireworks display. Steamboat Ski Area will definitely be there celebrating both milestones!
VINTAGE RACE & SKI FASHION SHOW - February 8, 2013
Take a trip back in time with Steamboat’s Vintage Ski Race & Fashion Show. Honor five decades of Steamboat and
harken back to before Gore-Tex, composite materials or shaped skis. The event kicks off at the Bear River Bar & Grill
with the screening of vintage ski films, vintage clothing display, race registration and a Vintage Ski Fashion Show
presented by the Tread of Pioneers Museum. The Vintage Ski Race takes place on Stampede with a portion of race
registration benefiting the Tread of Pioneers Museum.
BUD LIGHT ROCKS THE BOAT GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY FREE CONCERTS – March 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6 & 14
The Steamboat Ski Area rocks out during its Golden Anniversary season as the Bud Light Rocks the ‘Boat Free Music
Series returns for the 14th season offering a great mixture of various musical genres. This year’s special Golden
Anniversary edition series will put smile on your face and traditionally brings together everything from bluegrass to New
Orleans style rhythm & blues to traditional rock n’ roll.
70TH BK BIRTHDAY BASH - April 13, 2013
Steamboat’s Director of Skiing, Olympic Silver medalist and World Champion celebrates his own special milestone
during the resort’s Golden Anniversary – his 70th Birthday. Celebrate this special day on the slopes and make sure to wish
Billy a very special 70th birthday as we serve up birthday cake! You know he’ll be skiing so mark your calendars now for
April 13th.
SPRINGALICIOUS 50th STYLE– April 2013
Steamboat plans to put a spring in your step during April featuring a boatload of free music, special values and unique
Springalicious events like Cardboard Classic on Saturday, April 13th and the Splashdown Pond Skim on Sunday, April
14th. Live music is a constant staple of Ski Town, U.S.A.® This April, Steamboat closes out its 50th Anniversary Season in
Springalicious style with FREE concerts on Saturday, April 6th and a blow-out end-of-season show on Sunday, April 14th.
Incredible Colorado bluebird sunny days, hilarious and fun events, along with a boatload of Champagne Powder® snow
mean that spring shines a whole lot brighter in Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.®
CLOSING DAY - April 14, 2013
The Steamboat Ski Area closes out its 50th Anniversary Season on Sunday, April 14th with special Springalicious Festival
events including the finale concert as part of the Bud Light Rocks the Boat Golden Anniversary Free Concert Series.
SUMMER 2013 – JUNE TO SEPTEMBER
The Anniversary fun rides into summer as the resort plans to unveil two new downhill mountain bike trails (Rawhide and
Tenderfoot) along with special events, free concerts and fun activities that run from the Base Area Promenade all the way
to the summit.
COMMEMORATIVE COCA-COLA BOTTLE:
Coca-Cola celebrates Steamboat’s 50th Anniversary with a commemorative 8-ounce glass bottle edition. Coca-Cola,
which celebrated its 125th anniversary last year, is the most popular and biggest-selling soft drink in history. Today, you
can find Coca-Cola in virtually every part of the world and Steamboat’s commemorative 50th anniversary glass bottle
across the Rocky Mountain region.
STEAMBOAT GOLDEN ALE:
Anheuser Busch brews up a limited-edition, handcrafted batch of Steamboat Golden Ale in honor of the Steamboat Ski
Area’s 50th Anniversary. This Golden Ale is exclusive to the resort during the 2012/2013 winter season and will be served
up in special pint glasses across the mountain, during special events and at the Bud Light Rocks the Boat Golden
Anniversary Free Concerts.
EMPLOYEE HEADGEAR:
Employee uniform hats for both the summer and winter season will feature anniversary touches. 2012/2013 winter
baseball hats have been stylistically designed in bold black and gold ascents by Touchmark Productions. In addition, Coal
Headgear has produced a limited issue knit hat and headband that honors this milestone. Coal was founded on the belief
that headwear is more than an accessory. It's part of you, your identity, and your lifestyle. We couldn’t agree more.
Steamboat is a special and unique location and requires a style true to that spirit.
50TH GONDOLA CABIN/CHAIRS
Gondola Cabin #50 will look unlike any other during this anniversary season. Usher in the 50th season in this car, which
has been wrapped to reflect and celebrate this historic year. In addition, each chair numbered 50 on the resort’s express
chairlifts will also carry a special 50th anniversary design.
RAGNAR’S SLEIGHS:
Ragnar’s signature sleighs will sport a special golden anniversary design as they carry guests to the Rendezvous dining
facility throughout the winter.
SMARTWOOL HAT:
Steamboat corporate partner and fellow Steamboat Springs’ resident company, SmartWool, is creating a custom single
layer construction with interior handband liner knit hat in recognition of the resort’s 50th Anniversary. This limited edition
headgear is made from 100% Merino wool to stand up to all the elements that winter can unleash. Stay warm and look
good in this signature Steamboat 50th knit hat from SmartWool.
50TH STEAMBOAT FLAGS
The Gondola Square Transit Center will welcome guests to the mountain village by flying a 50th Steamboat flag proudly
proclaiming the storied history of this legendary resort.
LIGHT POST BANNERS-SKI AREA & DOWNTOWN
Steamboat’s history is never far away as you stroll beneath light post banner along Lincoln Avenue in downtown
Steamboat Springs or Gondola Square in the Mountain Village. Imagery from the past five decades shows off the
attributes which have made Steamboat one of North America’s favorite resorts.
RESORT COLLATERAL:
All resort collateral for the 2012/2013 season will feature aspects that build off the 50th Anniversary of the resort. Trail
maps, grooming sheets, resort & trail signage, logos and other resort collateral will feature elements that pay homage to
this special year.
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WHAT’S NEW IN STEAMBOAT-SKI TOWN,
U.S.A.® DURING THE 50th ANNIVERSARY
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013-It seems like the blink of an eye. That it was just yesterday the
first skis were strapped on, the principal trails were laid out and the ski area first took shape. Today, we celebrate a
mountain that is truly legendary in its physical attributes and equally compelling in its emotional ones.
This year, celebrate the amazing spirit and vision that created the Steamboat Ski Area 50 years ago and all that has
evolved over that time. From the first chairlift to the first lesson to the first nonstop flight, Steamboat has worked to
continuously improve the guest experience. This upcoming Anniversary season offers a variety of new programs,
packages, passes, events and more to keep that tradition alive.
STEAMBOAT-SKI TOWN, U.S.A.®
50TH YEARS OF SKI TOWN, USA®: With events, promotions and specials all season long, make sure to mark your calendars to be in
Ski Town, U.S.A.® during Steamboat’s 50th Golden Anniversary Celebration taking place January 11th through 21st. Be here as
Steamboat goes all out for its 50th Anniversary with fireworks, torchlight parade, free concerts and special events culminating the
anniversary period with the annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill on Jan. 21st.
SKI TOWN USA® MAGAZINE: Steamboat teamed with Mountain Media, publishers of Mountain, to produce its anniversary magazine-Ski
Town USA®. As a way to commence the 50th season, this special issue takes a look back at some of the characters, stories, and images
that have made Steamboat distinct over the past 50 years. Readers will enjoy an inside look at one of Routt County’s multi-generation
ranching families; understand why Winter Carnival remains a favorite with spectators for the past century, and catch a glimpse at the
unique individuals and history of the Steamboat Ski Area over the past five decades. Discover all that there is to enjoy in Steamboat
through this magazine.
ON-MOUNTAIN IMPROVEMENTS: The Steamboat Ski Resort stampedes ahead with improvements designed to enhance the overall
resort experience during its 50th anniversary season. Highlights for the 2012/2013 season include adding a new Bison groomer to the
fleet, expanded and upgraded snowmaking capabilities, new 4-stroke energy efficient snowmobiles, foot rests and restraining bars on
Morningside lift, completely new chairs for the 4 Points chairlift with footrests, timber removal across 40 acres on the lower
mountain, rental ski fleet inventory revamp, facility enhancements across Thunderhead, Rendezvous and the Steamboat Grand,
resurfacing and repair to the Meadows parking area and Knoll walkway as well as continued downhill bike trail development in the
Steamboat Bike Park.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S WORLD’S BEST SKI TOWNS: Steamboat was called out by National Geographic as one of the World’s
Best Ski Towns. Here’s what they had to say: Though it hosts one of Colorado’s largest and most well-known ski resorts, the town of
Steamboat Springs, population 12,088, has a character that is unique in the state. Northern Colorado is ranching country, and
Steamboat is still an authentic, working cowboy town that has evolved into one of the most important ski towns in America. As just
one of 25 towns in the world to be featured, see what else National Geographic had to say about Ski Town, U.S.A.®
ROSSIGNOL EXPERIENCE CENTER: Steamboat will also create an unparalleled demo rental program by partnering with ski leader
®
Rossignol to create a Rossignol Experience Center in Ski Town U.S.A. - one of only fourteen in the United States. Rossignol’s line
of experience skis were created to fit the needs of skiers ranging from novice to expert. The Rossignol Experience Center offers
Rossignol's landmark Experience skis which make learning easier, quicker and more fun for skiers of all ages. Steamboat also offers
full-service instruction which includes methods for improving faster on Experience skis. The objective at the Rossignol Experience
Center at Steamboat is to give every customer more confidence and control for a better skiing experience.
TICKETS, PASSES & PACKAGES
BOAT LAUNCH PASS: Launch the season off early with Steamboat’s new Boat Launch pass from November 22nd through December
14th. Get 3 days of lift tickets for only $129. Better yet, combine the $129 Boat Launch pass with a night stay and save 20% on
lodging. Steamboat’s 50th Anniversary season is going to be one to remember so launch it off right with the Boat Launch Pass.
PASSHOLDER PACKAGE: Exclusive to pass holders with a Steamboat Season Pass, PURE Pass, Boat Launch or Rocky Mountain
Super Pass Plus, the Passholder Package saves 20% on two or more nights of lodging at participating properties all season long from
November 21, 2012 to April 14, 2013 with just one exception, during the holiday period (12/22-1/5).
ADVANCE PURCHASE: Steamboat unveiled a new advance purchase lift ticket program providing the guaranteed lowest price on
stand-alone lift tickets for powderhounds during the 2012/2013 winter season. As part of the new program, guests will receive last
season’s pricing on lift tickets when they purchase their single-day or multi-day lift ticket at least seven days in advance through
steamboat.com or Steamboat Central Reservations®.
FIRST TRACKS PASS: Steamboat introduced the First Tracks Pass this year, offering pass holders first dibs on the resort’s acclaimed
Champagne Powder® snow or freshly groomed trails. A limited number of Full First Tracks Passes were available for $219 and
offered First Track access any day of the 2012/13 winter season; while 10-Day First Tracks Passes were available for $179 with a
maximum of 10 days of early access on the mountain.
NONSTOP AIR PROGRAM
TINSLETOWN TO SKI TOWN USA®: United Airlines will operate new weekend nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport
(LAX) into Steamboat for the 2012/2013 winter season. Australian travelers will immediately experience the benefits of this flight
with convenient one-stop connections in both directions and the best access seen in decades. The Steamboat Ski & Resort
Corporation’s winter nonstop flight program offers convenient nonstop jet air service from eight major airports on key U.S. carriers American, Delta and United Airlines – directly into Steamboat/Hayden Airport. The 50th Anniversary winter schedule provides
convenient connections from more than 230 airports nationwide and worldwide, keeping Steamboat one of the most easily accessed
resorts in the Rocky Mountains.
EVENTS
50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: The Steamboat Ski Area celebrates its 50th birthday with special celebrations. Jim Temple, son of a
local ranching family, spearheaded the development of the Steamboat Ski Area in response to the growing popularity of the sport.
After a brief start, Storm Mountain officially reopened January 12, 1963 with a double chairlift and an A-frame warming house. The
day's cash receipts were $13.75 and the temperature hovered at -25°F. Since that January day in 1963, the Steamboat Ski Area has
continuously treated powderhounds to heaps of Champagne Powder® snow and an experience unlike any other.
COWBOY DOWNHILL MOVES TO MONDAY: It all began 39 years ago when Billy Kidd, Steamboat’s Director of Skiing, and Larry
Mahan, six-time All-Around World Champion cowboy, decided to invite a few of the ProRodeo stars to Steamboat for a day of skiing.
The cowboys had such a great time that the Downhill has become the most popular event of the season with over 100 of the best
professional rodeo cowboys competing in the most unique ski rodeo in the country. Sponsored by Bud Light, the Cowboy Downhill is
always scheduled to coincide with the National Western Stock Show in Denver and the action busts out of the starting chutes at
1:30pm on Stampede on its new day, Monday, January 21st.
100TH STEAMBOAT SPRINGS WINTER CARNIVAL: The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, one of the largest and oldest winter
sports clubs in the U.S., hosts the 100th Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival, the oldest continuing Winter Carnival west of the
Mississippi. For several days, the entire town is given over to racing, ski jumping, a parade featuring Steamboat’s skiing high school
band (the only one in the United States), the famous ski jöring events down Lincoln Avenue, and the spectacular night show featuring
the legendary Lighted Man & fireworks display.
70TH BK BIRTHDAY BASH: Steamboat’s Director of Skiing, Olympic Silver medalist and World Champion celebrates his own
milestone during the resort’s Golden Anniversary – his 70th Birthday. Celebrate this special day on the slopes and make sure to wish
Billy a very happy 70th birthday! You know he’ll be skiing so mark your calendars now for April 13th.
30TH ANNIVERSARY OF STEAMBOAT POWDERCATS: Steamboat Powdercats has been a respected leader in the snowcat skiing industry
since its inception in 1983 by Jupiter and Barbara Jones. Based in Steamboat Springs, CO, Steamboat Powdercats guides 36 guests a
day into the Buffalo Pass backcountry, Colorado’s deepest annual snowpack. Since those early days, tens of thousands of guests have
utilized Steamboat Powdercats to get deep in it including celebrities: Warren Miller, Martina Navratilova, Cindy Nelson, Dr. Richard
Steadman, Klaus Obermeyer, Billy Kidd, Doak and Skeeter Walker, Ricky Mewborn and Seth Morrison. Warren Miller Films and a
handful of other filming and clothing companies have also included Steamboat Powdercats in their ski films and commercials.
SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOL
Steamboat instructor, Scott Anfang, earned a consecutive third term (2012-2016) on the AMERICAN
ASSOCIATION OF SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTORS NATIONAL TEAM this past spring. The
team selection process consisted of four days of on-snow assessments of candidates’
riding and clinic leading, as well as indoor presentations and interviews. Sixty-three candidates were invited
to the on-snow selection events based on thorough review of their previously submitted application.
Congratulations to Scott and the entire Steamboat Ski & Snowboard School for striving to be the very best in
the industry.
SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOL PROGRAMS: Adult Signature Five
Maximize your ski school experience with a smaller adult class size. Recognizing that smaller classes provide additional attention and
more one-to-one time, the Ski & Snowboard School created the new Signature Five Program, guaranteeing no more than five students
per clinic. These special all-day ski and snowboard clinics are available all season long.
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA
NEW STEAMBOAT.COM: Steamboat will unveil a new look to its website, www.steamboat.com, which reflects the true, pure aspects
of the resort, history and culture especially as the resort enters its 50th season. Our company, our employees and definitely our guests
have a pure love of skiing and snowboarding, winter and Champagne Powder® snow. It is why we play here. We believe in the magic
of a powder day and that the joy of floating through Steamboat’s pure legendary Champagne Powder® snow is unmatched. With
simply a click, Steamboat.com brings you a face full of Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A. ® so you’re never out of touch with the place we
all love so much. Keep an eye out for the switch in October 2012.
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL FUND GRANTS: The Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation Employee Environmental Fund, which resides at the
Yampa Valley Community Foundation, awarded $25,000 this past season to worthy projects, programs and facilities that benefit the
environment throughout Routt County. Since its inaugural year in 2004, 60 projects have been granted nearly $290,000, representing
a variety of nonprofit organizations across the Yampa Valley. The fund is supported with donations from Steamboat Ski & Resort
Corporation employees, special sales of individual chairs from removed lifts and through Passport Club membership sales.
www.yvcf.org
CHAMPAGNE POWDER® SNOW
LARGEST SINGLE-DAY RECORD LAST Year: Despite low snowfall across the country this past winter,
February 20, 2012 will go down in history at the Steamboat Ski Area as the day the snow wouldn’t stop falling
as 27 inches of powder piled up for a single-day (24-hours: 5am-5am) snowfall record at mid-mountain. The
single-day record at the summit still stands at 29 inches recorded on January 25, 1996. As we all have
witnessed, abundant snowfall occurs with consistent regularity in Ski Town, U.S.A.®
Single Day
Mid
Summit
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
March
April
12.5”
18”
19”
26”
27”
16”
16”
13”
19”
26”
29”
27”
21”
22”
RESTAURANTS
NEW RESTAURANTS IN SKI TOWN, U.S.A.®: From high-end culinary delights to down & dirty barbeque, several new restaurants are
opening their doors across the Yampa Valley. Mixing the best of continental cuisine to ethnic delicacies from around the globe,
Steamboat offers a vast menu that is sure to tempt and satisfy your palate. Make sure to check out the new Grand Café, The Bakery,
The Laundry, Fro-Yo, The Soup Kitchen and Taco Barco this winter; plus all your Steamboat favorites. In addition, the newly
renovated Ghost Ranch offers a late night to-go menu; Sweet Pea Restaurant features dinner all winter long in their new indoor dining
room; and on-mountain restaurants, Hazie’s and Ragnar’s, have added additional nights.
WINE SPECTATOR – AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: The Cabin, the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel's premier dining experience, recently
was awarded the prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its wine list. The Cabin joins three other restaurants (Harwigs &
L’Apogee, Bistro C.V. and Mambo Italiano) as the only establishments in Steamboat Springs to be recognized by Wine Spectator. The
Cabin combines a diverse selection of distinctive, world-influenced wines with an array of exclusive spirits and signature beers sure to
complement any palate.
STEAMBOAT SLEIGH RIDES: Dash through the snow as a pair of majestic draft horses pull this snowy 20-person sleigh ride around
the Haymaker Golf Course before settling down to delicious three-course meal with all the trimmings. Private two-person sleigh
provides the perfect romantic element for that special occasion.
HAPPY HOUR @ T-HEAD: The Steamboat Gondola whisks you to Thunderhead, 9,100 above sea level, every Thursday for an
evening to cherish with special happy hour drinks, live music and a magnificent view of the sparking town lights below and a night
sky that holds more stars than you’ve ever seen.
INTERNATIONAL
INTERNATIONAL APPEAL: This was the 12th year Ellis Brigham, the United Kingdom’s leading mountain
sports company, has shot its annual ski and snowboard catalogues in Steamboat. Why do they choose Ski
Town, U.S.A.®? “Every time we return it really is just like going home! The snow conditions continue to
be epic and the hospitality ever warmer and we can honestly say that there is no finer place to take a
snowsports holiday!” says Ellis Brigham’s Dave Whitlow. Watch for the EB team on the slopes this
winter shooting the next edition of The White Book and The Snowboard Asylum.
ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS
STARS & Stripes Heroes-January 25-28, 2013
The STARS & Stripes Heroes week brings to Ski Town, U.S.A.® veterans with disabilities to participate in a weeklong adaptive camp.
With the philosophy that no one is ever left behind, Steamboat STARS provides on-snow instruction, equipment and support that
ensure every participant in this camp is lifted up, challenged and no one is left behind because of their adaptive ability.
SUMMER
STEAMBOAT BIKE PARK: The resort unveiled its new Steamboat Bike Park
to rave reviews with five downhill trails including one expert jump trail this
past summer. The downhill revolution sweeping the mountain continues
when riders again attack the trails in 2013. Crews are hard at work adding
two new downhill trails, built in conjunction with legendary trail developers Gravity Logic, including
a beginner trail, Tenderfoot and an additional expert trail, Rawhide. Outside of the Steamboat Bike
Park, work continues on a new 6% grade multi-use cross country trail that will access even more of the
resort’s legendary terrain on Mount Werner.
BICYCLE FRIENDLY BUSINESS: Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation has pedaled, climbed and cruised its way to
earn Platinum Designation in Bicycle Friendly Business program from the Routt County Riders for it contributions to
the cycling community of Steamboat Springs and Routt County. The Bicycling Friendly Business program awarded
Platinum, Gold and Bronze status to nine businesses across the community.
MEN’S JOURNAL - BEST MOUNTAIN TOWNS: Steamboat is known around the globe as a winter playground mecca for outdoor
enthusiasts; however, now summer is fast gaining ground and attracting the focus of individuals from recreational first-timers to
adrenaline junkies and elite athletes. As locals have proclaimed for years, “You come to Steamboat for the winters, but stay for the
summers.” Find out what Men’s Journal thought of summer in Ski Town, U.S.A.® and come explore what happens when all the
Champagne Powder® snow melts.
BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES – GOLD LEVEL: The League of American Bicyclists announced the largest
round of Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC) in the program's history. First called out for its community efforts in
2007, Steamboat was featured for the second straight year with Gold Status this past spring 2012. Steamboat joins
16 other communities in the state to be recognized and is only one of 4 Colorado communities (Breckenridge,
Durango & Fort Collins) to enjoy Gold Status.
HAYMAKER PATIO GRILL: The Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s Food & Beverage team was selected as the new Food &
Beverage Manager for the Haymaker Golf Course and Clubhouse restaurant, starting with the 2012 summer season. The Haymaker
Patio Grill features an all-day clubhouse menu with items sourced from local suppliers including Steamboat Meat & Seafood
Company. Whether dining in the clubhouse, on the patio or around the course, food selections span the spectrum featuring salads,
sandwiches and entrees including the house specialty – the Boat Burger, a single, double or triple patty burger topped with all the
fixin’s. The restaurant hosts themed evenings every night of the week as well as special holiday events, such as Mother's Day Brunch.
The Clubhouse facility is available for special events for groups and weddings.
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2012/2013 AIR PROGRAM OFFERS
CONVENIENT ACCESS TO SKI TOWN, U.S.A.®
Steamboat’s 50th Anniversary Winter Season Runs November 21st Through April 14th
Direct Flight Program Features Nonstop Jet Service From Eight Cities Including New LAX Service
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013-The Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s winter nonstop flight program will
offer convenient nonstop jet air service from eight major airports on key U.S. carriers - American, Delta and United Airlines - into
Steamboat/Hayden Airport for the 2012/2013 season.
“As we gear up for the resort’s 50th Anniversary season, we have aggressively worked with the airlines to provide convenient access
into Steamboat so that powderhounds have a variety of options to reach Ski Town, U.S.A.,” said Rob Perlman, senior vice president of
sales & marketing for Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation.
New for the 2012/2013 winter season, United Airlines will operate new weekend nonstop flights from Los Angeles International
Airport (LAX) into Steamboat. Australian travelers will immediately experience the benefits of this flight with convenient one-stop
connections in both directions and the best access seen in decades.
“As a result of the state-of-the-art airport facility and a direct flight program built upon jets, convenience and a variety of options,
Steamboat’s nonstop flight system is truly a key differentiator against other winter destinations,” continued Perlman. “Despite the
challenging air environment, we’ve added a new market and will continue to work on opportunities for the upcoming winter season.”
The 2012/2013 schedule provides convenient connections from more than 230 airports nationwide and worldwide, keeping Steamboat
one of the most easily accessed resorts in the Rocky Mountains. Airfares and packages are in the system and currently available for
purchase through Steamboat at 1-800-922-2722 or www.steamboat.com.
Frequency
Dates
Flight
Departs
Arrives
Carrier
Equipment
Capacity
Atlanta (ATL)
City
Daily
12/22-3/31
12/13-4/1
160
Daily
12/13-4/1
757
188
Denver (DEN)
Daily
12/19-3/31
CR7
66
Denver (DEN)
Daily
11/21-4/14
CR7
66
Denver (DEN)
Daily
12/19-3/31
CR7
66
Denver (DEN)
Daily
11/21-4/14
CR7
66
Houston (IAH)
Daily*
12/19-3/31
737-800
160
Houston (IAH)
Tue/Wed
1/15-16, 1/29-30
2/5-6, 2/26-27, 3/5-6
A319
120
Sat/Sun
12/22-3/24
CR7
66
Daily
12/22-3/31
ERJ-175
76
Saturday
12/22-3/30
Delta Air
Lines
American
Airlines
American
Airlines
United
Express
United
Express
United
Express
United
Airlines
United
Airlines
United
Airlines
United
Express
Delta
Connection
United
Airlines
737-800
Dallas/Ft. Worth (DFW)
12:04pm
5:59pm
11:20am
4:10pm
12:40pm
4:50pm
10:46am
12:05am
12:41pm
2:05pm
4:20pm
5:50pm
10:19pm
8:35am
1:28pm
6:04pm
1:28pm
6:04pm
3:38pm
5:28pm
1:12pm
5:33pm
11:17am
6:19pm
160
Daily
10:15am
12:50pm
9:30am
12:25pm
11:25am
1:45pm
10:00am
11:16am
11:55am
1:15pm
3:30pm
4:50pm
9:30pm
7:45am
11:30am
2:20pm
11:30am
2:20pm
12:45am
4:20pm
11:25am
2:15pm
8:30am
12:10pm
737-800
Chicago (ORD)
2077
2077
2363
2318
2229
2228
6364
6364
5621
5621
5602
5602
5480
6460
1454
1454
539
539
6479
6479
5688
5688
441
441
A319
120
Los Angeles (LAX)
Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP)
Newark (EWR)
Note: Information subject to change at any time without notice. * Houston Daily with 737-800, except for 10 Tuesday/Wednesday flights operating on A319.
Currently, Steamboat Central Reservations® is featuring airfares for the upcoming winter season from a variety of cities and carriers.
With the anniversary season on the horizon, it’s never too early to save a boatload on your winter vacation through Steamboat-the first
choice for discounted airfares into Ski Town, U.S.A.® For one-call personalized service, virtual tours and easy booking, contact
Steamboat at 1-800-922-2722 or www.steamboat.com.
All flights can be booked through Steamboat Central Reservations, which represents the majority of lodging properties in the area and
offers the greatest value and convenience with packages customized to include any or all of the following: air transportation, lodging,
lifts, rentals, clinics, mountain dining, ground transportation, off-mountain activities and travel protection insurance.
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary this winter, Steamboat is famous worldwide for its authentic western atmosphere, friendliness,
Olympian tradition and Champagne Powder® snow. North America’s Top Family Resort, Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.® encompasses
165 trails, 3,668 vertical feet and nearly 3,000 skiable acres with six peaks filled with world-class groomed cruisers, bumps, steeps,
meadows, legendary trees and four terrain parks.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION:
Express shuttle service on GO Alpine and Storm Mountain Express is available from the Steamboat/Hayden Airport (HDN).
Schedules, rates and reservations may be obtained by contacting Steamboat Central Reservations at 800-922-2722 or
www.steamboat.com.
GO Alpine - The only full service ground transportation company with 20 years of experience in Northwest Colorado. Operating
365 days a year, GO Alpine offers daily scheduled service to the Steamboat/Hayden Airport with shuttle or private transfer
service.
Storm Mountain Express - Storm Mountain Express offers executive and shared shuttle service including such amenities as TV,
VCR or DVD and complimentary beverages. The primary goal is to provide a first class, safety oriented and affordable
transportation service to and from Steamboat/Hayden Airport.
In addition, GO Alpine offers daily express shuttle service from Denver International Airport. The pick-up location is on Level 5
(baggage claim), East side, door 511.
Company
GO Alpine
Depart From
DIA
Steamboat
To
Steamboat
DIA
Departure Times
12pm/3pm/6pm/9pm
6am/9am/12pm/3pm
GO Alpine and Storm Mountain Express offer charter shuttle service to and from the Eagle Airport (EGE), which also offers nonstop
jet service nationwide. Steamboat is located 160 miles/267kms from Denver; 240 miles/401kms from Colorado Springs; 95
miles/158kms from Eagle; and 196 miles/327kms from Grand Junction.
STEAMBOAT/HAYDEN AIRPORT (HDN):
Once passengers touch down, they’ll set foot in an ultra-spacious multi-million-dollar airport terminal facility. Over the past five
years, the airport facility has evolved with an array of improvements that touched every element of guest service from check-in
counters to arrival/departure terminals; food & beverage outlets to retail amenities; and curb-side/baggage services to security
screening.
The final portion of the overall $15 million plan greeted powderhounds this past season and included a new passenger arrival area, a
second baggage carousel, full-service main level restaurant, walkway linking ticketing and bag claim, expanded TSA passenger
security entry, improved concessions and passenger amenities including a large gas fireplace and panoramic window views. Overall,
8,436 sq. ft. of terminal space has been created and another 18,000 sq. ft. in the existing terminal was replaced or remodeled.
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STEAMBOAT PACKAGES OFFER FREE SKIING,
VALUE & GREAT AIRFARES FOR POWDERHOUNDS
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013-Escaping to the home of Champagne Powder® snow this winter is easier than
ever with Steamboat’s unique winter packages along with the best service, advice and travel professionals in the business, who are
certain to help get the most out of your vacation dollar every time.
“Steamboat Central Reservations’ philosophy is centered squarely on the guest and exceeding expectations,” said Rob Perlman, senior
vice president of sales & marketing for the resort. “If you want the best service, then Steamboat Central Reservations is your only
choice.”
Steamboat is home to Steamboat Central Reservations®, a one-stop shop for all activities, lodging,
packages and events that occur in this unique Colorado mountain town. Complete with
reservationists who live, work and play in Steamboat; a cutting edge booking system; and, access
to 95% of the lodging facilities across the community, Steamboat Central Reservations ensure the
only thing you’ll have to worry about is which trail/lift to take first.
Contact Information
US Toll Free ........ 800.922.2722
UK Toll Free ..... 0808.101.3798
AUS Toll Free ..... 1800.125.578
International ........ 970.879.0740
Ski Area Info ....... 970.879.6111
Snow Report ........ 970.879.7300
In fact, SCR is the only online booking engine that can pre-book ski & snowboard school programs
as part of a winter vacation package as well as exclusive access to numerous resort programs and perks.
STEAMBOAT PACKAGES: 1-800-922-2722/970-879-0740/970-879-4757 (fax)
www.steamboat.com/packages
BOAT LAUNCH1 - Launch the season off early with Steamboat’s new Boat Launch package from November 22nd through December
14th. Save 20% on lodging and get 3 days of lift tickets for only $129. Steamboat’s 50th Anniversary season is going to be one to
remember so launch it off right with the Boat Launch Pass.
EARLY REWARDS2 - You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better deal for both lift and lodging in Colorado during the entire season
(11/22/12-4/14/13). Reap the rewards of booking early with the resort’s Early Rewards² package, offering up to 25% off lodging and
lift tickets. Book at least 4-nights lodging and a 3-day lift ticket through Steamboat Central Reservation by Oct. 12th and receive 25%
savings or by Nov. 30th to enjoy 20% savings. Special holiday savings of up to 10% are available from Dec. 22-Jan. 5.
KIDS SKI FREE3 - Steamboat is North America’s #1 Family Resort thanks to innovative programs such as Kids Ski and Rent FREE.
When a parent or grandparent purchases a 5-or-more-day regular adult lift tickets or rentals, one child/grandchild age 12 and under
receives free lift tickets and rentals as well. Kids Ski Free is available every day of the winter season.
PASSHOLDER PACKAGE4 - Exclusive to pass holders with a Steamboat Season Pass, PURE Pass, Boat Launch or Rocky
Mountain Super Pass Plus, the Passholder Package saves 20% on two or more nights of lodging at participating properties all season
long from November 21, 2012 to April 14, 2013 with just one exception, during the holiday period (12/22-1/5).
SKI TOWN, U.S.A.® PACKAGE5 - It pays to stay for those traveling a long way. Steamboat makes it easy, both for guests and their
wallets, to enjoy Champagne Powder® snow and #1 Family Resort in North America. With the Ski Town, U.S.A. Package, stay
longer, save more and play longer too! Book direct with Steamboat Central Reservations and enjoy savings on lodging, lift tickets and
rental equipment. Kids Ski Free™ and Rent Free also apply with this package. Save 25% when you stay 8 nights or longer with the
Ski Town U.S.A.® Package.
GREAT AIRFARES - Steamboat Central Reservations® has access to great airfares on a number of airlines throughout the season,
often with exclusive and special airfares to guests who book a vacation package. The 2012/13 schedule provides convenient
connections from more than 230 airports nationwide and worldwide including nonstop jet air service from eight major airports on
three key U.S. carriers – American, Delta and United Airlines, direct into Steamboat/Hayden Airport (HDN). Steamboat Central
Reservations® is the first choice for discounted airfares into Ski Town, U.S.A.®
STEAMBOAT GRAND
877-269-2628
Boat Launch* - Launch the season off early with Steamboat’s new Boat Launch Package from Opening Day, November 21st through
December 14th. Save 20% on lodging at the Steamboat Grand and get 3 days of lift tickets for only $129. Steamboat’s 50th
Anniversary season is going to be one to remember so launch it off right with the Boat Launch.
Don’t Miss the ‘Boat 2012/13**: Save up to 25% off lift tickets and lodging at the Steamboat Grand this winter when you book
a minimum 4 nights lodging and 3 day lift ticket by Oct. 11, 2012 and 20% when booked by Nov. 30, 2012. The 25% Don’t
Miss the ‘Boat Package, starting as low as $145 per person, per night, also includes rental equipment discounted up to 20%, spa
treatments 10% off and hotel dining credit.
STEAMBOAT CENTRAL RESERVATIONS®: 1-800-922-2722/970-879-0740/970-879-4757 (fax)
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Steamboat offers the greatest value and convenience with packages customized to include any or all of the following: air
transportation, lodging, lift tickets, rentals, clinics, mountaintop dining, ground transportation, offThe SCR Difference
mountain activities, and travel protection insurance. For great service, virtual tours and easy online
booking, visit www.steamboat.com/packages.
 Best Customer Service in the
Advance Purchase: Steamboat unveiled a new advance purchase lift ticket program providing the
guaranteed lowest price on stand-alone lift tickets for powderhounds during the 2012/2013 winter
season. As part of the new program, guests will receive last season’s pricing on lift tickets when
they purchase their single-day or multi-day lift ticket at least seven days in advance through
www.steamboat.com or Steamboat Central Reservations®.
iCORIS™-the cutting-edge innovation at SCR-allows customers to directly book their lodging,
activity and vacation packages at the best available rates online. This innovative technology was
developed by a team of database experts at Steamboat. iCORIS allows customers to book their
entire winter vacation package online-including air, ground transfers, lodging, activities and
rentals, ski & snowboard school as well as entire vacation packages in a matter of clicks.
Airfare Finder: In addition, SCR offers guests the most competitive airfares and largest variety of
air travel schedules available. Powered by Galileo using the latest iCORIS technology, SCR
searches all types of airfares, including negotiated pricing, companion fares and Steamboat
exclusive specials. Competing head on with Travelocity, Orbitz and Expedia, SCR is sure to return
the best options available for your travel needs.
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AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL SERVICES
Steamboat Central Reservations is a member of the American Express Travel Services Network, which is dedicated to
providing the ultimate in quality travel services. Full American Express Travel, Financial and Network Services are
available.
¹ Boat Launch Package requires booking both lodging and purchasing a Boat Launch Pass for each adult in party. Minimum 2 nights lodging and 3 day lifts. Rates do not include applicable
taxes and fees or travel insurance, are subject to availability and may change without notice. Some properties may require a longer stay.
2
Early Rewards Package requires booking both lodging and lift tickets for each adult in party to access discounts offered. Price is per adult, based on double occupancy in a motel.
Minimum 4 nights lodging and 3 day lifts. Prices shown are based on regular season (1/6/13–4/4/13) and holiday season (12/2212–1/5/13). Rates do not include applicable taxes and fees
or travel insurance, are subject to availability and may change without notice. The Early Rewards packages are not valid with any other offer or discount and are only available at
participating properties. Kids Ski Free™ applies under normal rules and restrictions.
3
Kids Ski Free enables children 6-12 years of age to ski free the same number of days as their parents or grandparents when a parent or grandparent purchases a 5-or-more-day lift ticket.
This offer is on a one-to-one basis, with one free child per paid adult.
4
Passholder Package requires minimum 2 nights lodging; some properties may require a longer stay. Package blackout dates are 12/15/12 - 1/5/13. If you don't have a pass, you may
purchase a Boat Launch Pass for $129 (valid 3 days 11/22/12 - 12/14/12) or Springalicious Pass for $99 (valid 4 days 4/5/13 - 4/14/13) as part of your package. Springalicious Passes will
be available in March 2013 Package is not valid with any other offer or discount. Other restrictions may apply.
5
Ski Town USA requires booking both lodging and lift tickets for each adult in party to access discounts offered. Price is per adult, based on double occupancy in a motel. Minimum 8
nights lodging and 6 day lifts. Price shown is based on regular season (Jan. 6, 2013 - Apr. 4, 2013). Other seasons may be available at applicable prices. Rates do not include applicable
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taxes and fees and are subject to availability and may change without notice. The Ski Town USA package is not valid with any other offer or discount and is available only at participating
®
properties. Kids Ski Free™ applies under normal rules and restrictions with a 6-day minimum adult lift ticket purchase as required for Ski Town USA package. Entire reservation must be
made within package dates indicated. Other restrictions may apply.
* Boat Launch Package requires booking both lodging and purchasing a Boat Launch Pass for each adult in party. Minimum 2 nights lodging and 3 day lifts. Rates do not include applicable
taxes and fees or travel insurance, are subject to availability and may change without notice. Some properties may require a longer stay.
** Don’t Miss the Boat: Per person per night price is per adult based on double occupancy in a studio accommodation. Minimum night stays and blackout dates apply. Rates do not include
applicable taxes, fees or travel insurance, are subject to availability and may change without notice. Entire reservation must be made within package dates indicated. Any discounted
activity inside package must be purchased in advance. Offer not valid on existing reservations or with any other offer or discount. Additional activities and nights may be added at
applicable rates. Ski/Snowboard rental discount offered through The Steamboat Grand and other Steamboat Ski and Sport shop locations. Dining credit must be used within the stay dates,
credit will be applied to any Hotel food and beverage charges only. Unused credit cannot be applied to lodging or other incidentals, and cannot be given as cash.
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FACTS & FIGURES
LOCATION:
Located in northwest Colorado, Steamboat is 160 miles/267kms northwest of Denver, an easy three-hour drive. Take I-70 west through
the Eisenhower Tunnel to the Silverthorne exit (#205), then go north on Colorado Highway 9 to the town of Kremmling, then west on US
40 over Rabbit Ears Pass. Steamboat is accessible by nonstop air service from eight major U.S. airports on American, Delta and United
Airlines in addition to connecting service from over 230 other domestic and international cities.
ABOUT SKI TOWN, U.S.A.:
Certainly there are bigger mountains, places where the slopes are steeper or the runs longer. But nowhere do the various parts add up to
create such an exceptional mix-one that distinctly sets Steamboat apart from the rest of the world. A mix that is rooted in a genuine
friendliness and an authentic western heritage not often found in today’s world of mega resort complexes that more closely resemble
theme parks than true ski towns.
ABOUT THE MOUNTAIN:
Located within the Park Range of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Steamboat is comprised of six peaks: Mt. Werner, Sunshine Peak,
Storm Peak, Thunderhead Peak, Christie Peak and Pioneer Ridge. 2,965 acres/1,200 hectares of terrain offer a diversity of trails for all
ability levels. Gladed areas of Pioneer Ridge, Sunshine and Storm Peak are Steamboat’s particular claim to fame, with Champagne
Powder® snow in the trees for the most avid powderhounds. Remember, the term Champagne Powder snow was coined in Steamboat
and this is the only place you’ll find it!
Resort Official Opening: January 12, 1963 - 50th ANNIVERSARY
Location: 40º 28’ 35” N; 106º 49’ 36” W
Season:
November 21, 2012 - April 14, 2013 (145 days), typically from 8:30am to 3:30pm, daily
Elevations:
Downtown Steamboat ................................... 6,695 feet ...................................... 2,040 meters
Ski Area Base................................................ 6,900 feet ...................................... 2,103 meters
Christie Peak Summit ................................... 8,015 feet ...................................... 2,444 meters
Thunderhead/Mid-Mountain ......................... 9,080 feet ...................................... 2,768 meters
Summit/Mt. Werner .................................... 10,568 feet ...................................... 3,221 meters
Vertical Drop ................................................ 3,668 feet ...................................... 1,118 meters
Terrain:
Trail System:
2,965 acres/1,200 hectares (55.1 miles)
165 trails, including gladed tree areas
Tree Terrain:
1,790 acres or 61%
Bed Base:
17,325 pillows
8,442 pillows (within 400 yards from base)
Restaurants & Bars: 100+
Trail Classification: 14% Easier
42% More Difficult
44% Most Difficult
Average Snowfall:
347"/883cm
(10-year average)
400+ Inch Seasons: 2010/11, 2008/09, 2007/08, 2005/06, 1996/97,
1995/96, 1992/93, 1983/84
Longest Run:
Measured From:
October to Mid April
Snowmaking:
375 acres/152 hectares
Snowboarding:
Vitals:
Terrain Parks: ............. 4
Reservations .............. 800.922.2722
Superpipes................... 1
Information ............... 970.879.6111
Halfpipes ..................... 1
Snow Report ............. 970.879.7300
Boardercross ............... 1
UK Toll Free ........... 0808.101.3798
1st Lesson .............. 1989
AUS Toll Free........... 1800.125.578
1st Halfpipe............ 1990
Resort Twitter ........ @SkiSteamboat
Media Twitter .........@SteamboatPR
1st Terrain Park...... 1993
Why Not, over 3 miles/4.8 kms
Lift System:
Gondola (8-passenger) .......................................... 1
High-Speed Six ..................................................... 1
High-Speed Quads ................................................. 5
Conventional Quad Chairlift ................................. 1
Triple Chairlift....................................................... 6
Double Chairlift..................................................... 2
Surface Lifts .......................................................... 2
Total .................................................................18
Uphill Capacity: ............................. 41,505 per hour
VTF ........................................................42,600,000
Note: All times, prices, statistics, dates and hours of operation subject to
change without notice.
Olympians:
Ties to SBS ............... 79
On Staff....................... 6
Winter Games ........... 18
Appearances ............ 136
Countries ................... 11
Tradition Began .... 1932
Direct Flight Program:
Started ................................ 1986/87
Airport Code .......................... HDN
Nonstop Airports .......................... 8
Carriers ......................................... 3
Aircraft Type ................................ 5
Runway Length ................... 10,000’
SEASON/PURE PASS PROGRAMS
Season Pass
Adult (18-69 yrs)
Teen (13-17 yrs)
Child (6-12 yrs)*
Senior (70+ yrs)*
* Proof of age required.
Thru
6/1/12
$959
$529
$299
$419
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6/2/128/15/12
$1069
$639
$349
$489
After
8/15/12
$1279
$729
$509
$639
PURE
Thru
6/2/12After
Passes
6/1/12
8/15/12
8/15/12
6 Day
$439
$529
na
15 Day
$719
$819
$919
First Tracks Pass (add to Season Pass & PURE 15 Pass)
Limited Quantities-Now Sold Out
10-Day
$219
Limited Quantities-Now Sold Out
Unlimited
$179
SPECIALTY PROGRAMS: (970) 871-5252 or www.steamboat.com
Scholarship Day: Steamboat kicks off the season by offering a specially priced all-day lift ticket on November 21, 2012. All ticket
proceeds go to the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Scholarship Fund, which provides financial support for local kids participating
in Club programs. Season Passes & other offers are not honored.
Kids/GrandKids Ski Free: Steamboat pioneered the first Kids Ski Free program back in 1982, setting the standard in the industry.
Steamboat’s Kids/GrandKids Ski Free program, valid the entire season, enables children 6-12 years of age to ski free the same number of
days as their parents or grandparents when a parent or grandparent purchases a 5-or-more-day lift ticket. This offer is on a one-to-one
basis, with one free child per paid adult.
Kids Rent Free: Kids Rent Free enables children 6-12 years of age to rent free the same number of days as their parents when a parent
purchases a 5-or-more-day rental. This offer is on a one-to-one basis, with one free child per paid adult.
Family Season Pass Program: During last season, more than 1,000 kids were able to take advantage of Steamboat’s Family Season Pass
Program, now entering its 27th season. For each parent or legal guardian purchasing a Steamboat Adult Season Pass, one child, 12 or
under, in the same family will receive a FREE Steamboat Season Pass. Family Pass Programs apply to parents or legal guardians of
eligible kids.
Passport Club: Celebrating its 16th anniversary this year, the Passport Club, a partnership between the Yampa Valley Community
Foundation (YVCF) and the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation, provides exclusive benefits to donors who are interested in providing
grants to the local community in the areas of Arts and Culture, Education, Environment, Health and Human Services, and Recreation.
The resort annually donates a number of Silver Medallions, parking and other incentives that the YVCF offers at premier pricing levels.
Sales of the Passport Club medallions create unrestricted funds to support the YVCF resulting in thousands of dollars for charitable grants
that address current and future community needs. Since inception, the Passport Club has generated more than $5 million.
RESORT STATISTICS
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Australia/New Zealand
UK/England
Canada
Mexico/Central/South America
Germany
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New York
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Fly
Private Car
Bus
Other
Mavericks Superpipe: North America’s Premier Pipe
World Cup Specifications
Wall Length
500 ft.
Width
56 ft.
Transitions
22 ft.
Walls
18 ft.
Best Tree Runs
Shadows
Closet
Twilight
Bar UE Lift Line
Triangle 3
Length
4,600
3,600
2,560
2,600
2,360
Vertical
1,850
1,547
900
745
690
Percent
40.2%
43.0%
35.2%
28.7%
29.2%
Steepest Trails
Chute Two
Chute One
Chute Three
The Ridge
Mother Nature
North St. Pat’s
Christmas Tree Bowl
Concentration Upper
Oops
Twister
Closet
Vertigo
Top Bump Runs
Sundown Lift Line
Priest Creek Lift Line
Three O’Clock
Storm Peak Lift Line
Nelson’s
Four Points Lift Line
Twister
Rolex
Concentration Upper
Hurricane
White Out
Length
4,800
4,600
3,800
3,078
3,000
2,800
2,180
2,800
1,700
1,900
1,400
Vertical
1,870
1,750
1,500
1,310
1,200
1,170
970
929
775
775
580
Percent
39.0%
38.0%
39.5%
40.5%
40.0%
41.8%
44.5%
33.2%
45.6%
40.8%
41.4%
Percent
71.4%
66.7%
61.8%
54.2%
50%
50%
46.3%
45.6%
45.5%
44.5%
43.0%
43.0%
COMMUNITY STATISTICS
Temps
High
Low
Year
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
Jan
29
1
Feb
34
4
Mar
42
13
Population
Steamboat
Routt
2,340
6,592
5,098
13,404
6,695
14,088
9,815
19,690
12,088
23,509
Apr
53
24
May
65
31
Colorado
2,209,596
2,889,733
3,294,394
4,301,261
5,029,196
Education
Steamboat
High school or higher
97.1%
BA or higher
52.2%
Routt Co
95.3%
42.5%
Jun
75
36
Jul
82
41
Males
Females
Aug
80
40
54%
46%
Households (SBS)
Person/Households (SBS)
5,201
2.27
Sales Tax
State of Colorado
Routt County
City of Steamboat
RE-2 School District
Total
2.9%
1%
4%
0.5%
8.4%
Sep
72
32
Oct
60
24
Race (Routt)
Caucasian
Hispanic
Native American
Asian/Pacific
African American
Nov
43
14
Dec
31
3
2000
94.8%
3.2%
0.5%
0.4%
0.1%
2010
90.6%
6.8%
0.3%
0.7%
0.3%
Average Annual Wage
2005
2004
2003
1998
$34,528
$32,292
$31,148
$24,888
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Colorado Department of Labor & Employment; Steamboat Springs Tax Policy Advisory Board; Steamboat Springs On The Move.
STEAMBOAT CHAMPAGNE POWDER® SNOW STATISTICS: MID MOUNTAIN
SEASON
OCTOBER
inches/cm
NOVEMBER
inches/cm
DECEMBER
inches/cm
JANUARY
inches/cm
FEBRUARY
inches/cm
MARCH
inches/cm
APRIL
inches/cm
TOTALS
inches/cm
2011/12
8/20.3
38.5/97.8
24.5/62.2
39/99.1
93/236.2
21/53.3
4/10.2
228/579.12
2010/11
21/53.3
90/228.6
73/185.42
68/172.7
84/213.4
79/200.7
18/45.7
433/1099.82
2009/10
15.5/39.4
25.5/64.8
55.25/140.3
39.25/99.7
51/129.5
35/88.9
40.25/102.2
261.75/664.85
2008/09
4.75/12.07
35.25/89.5
100/254
109/276.9
47.25/120
72.25/183.5
36.5/92.7
405/1028.7
2007/08
17/43.2
23/58.4
126/320.0
129/327.7
104/264.2
79/200.66
11/27.94
489/1242.06
2006/07
27/68.6
49/124.5
49/124.5
41/104.1
97.5/247.7
42.5/108.0
10/25.4
316/802.64
2005/06
15/38.1
83/210.8
105/266.7
95/241.3
53/134.62
64.75/164.46
16.25/41.28
432/1097.28
AVERAGES
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
TOTALS
5-Year Avg.
13.25/33.66
42.45/107.82
75.75/192.41
76.85/195.20
75.85/192.66
57.25/145.42
21.95/55.75
363.35/922.91
10-Year Avg.
14.08/35.75
52.48/133.29
70.98/180.28
65.68/166.81
72.98/185.36
54.35/138.05
17.23/43.75
347.75/883.29
15-Year Avg.
9.65/24.51
45.33/115.15
68.05/172.85
71.98/182.84
70.52/179.11
51.57/130.98
16.57/42.08
333.67/847.51
20-Year Avg.
8.56/21.75
44.21/112.30
68.81/174.78
82.96/210.72
70.13/178.12
48.99/124.43
20.99/53.31
344.65/875.41
STEAMBOAT ACCOLADES
2011/2012
 Forbes Magazine – 10 Best Family Ski Resorts
 SKI Magazine: #8 Resort in North America; #8 Lifts; #8 Lodging, #9 Off
Hill Activities, #10 Service, #10 Après
 SKI Magazine: Top 10 Family Resort in North America (#6)
 Wine Spectator: Award of Excellence- Steamboat Grand
 TripAdvisor’s Family Vacation Critic – 10 Best Family Resorts
 National Geographic: World’s Best Ski Towns
2009/10
 SKI: #1 Family Resort in North America; #10 Resort in North America
 Skiing: #9 Best Overall; #2 Best Snow; #1 Best Trees
 Toronto Star: Top 10 Family Ski Resorts, 2009, Steamboat #1
 Parents: 10 Super Ski Resorts
 FamilySkiHub.com: Top 20 Family Ski Resorts
 Mountain Sports + Living: North America’s Best Resorts
 Wine Spectator: Award of Excellence- Steamboat Grand
2010/11
 Outside Magazine – Best Family Resorts, Winter 2011 Buyer’s Guide
 Conde Nast Traveler – Top 20 Ski Resorts in North America (#11)
 Colorado Association for Recycling-Recycler of the Year
 NSAA Silver Eagle Award - Excellence in Waste Reduction & Recycling
 Expedia 2010 Insider’s Select™ Hotel-Steamboat Grand
 Luxury Travel: 2010 Gold List Finalist: Best Overseas Ski Resort
 Orbitz 2010 Best In Stay Hotels in North America: Steamboat Grand
 Powder Magazine – Top 20 Places to Live to Ski in North America (#15)
 MSNBC.com – 10 Ski Resorts Perfect for the Entire Family
 MSNBC.com/Familyvacations – 10 Best Places to be Snowed In
2008/09
 SKI: #1 Family Resort in the West; #8 Resort in North America
 Skiing: #9 Resort in North America; #1 Place to Ski Trees; #5 Best Powder
 Outside: 15 Best Ski Resorts in North America-Steamboat #10
 Powder: North America’s Top Destinations Resort Guide
 Conde Nast Traveler: Top 20 Ski Resorts in North America-#11
 Adventure Trip: Top 10 List-Steamboat #3 overall
 American Cowboy: 20 Best Places to Visit in the West
 Palaestra: Top Six Winter Destinations for Accessibility, #1-Steamboat
 LuxurySkiTrips.com: Top 10 Luxury Ski Trips
 Wine Spectator: Award of Excellence-Steamboat Grand
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SLOPEWISE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES
SAFETY AT STEAMBOAT
Resort’s Safety Programs Educate Guests During Resort’s 50th Anniversary Season
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013-Throughout Steamboat’s 50-year history, safety has been the top
priority for guests. Year after year, the resort expands its safety programs and philosophies to ensure that skiers and
snowboarders have a memorable and safe experience; going so far as creating the SlopeWise Safety Initiative, to educate
guests about safety on the slopes and beyond. The Initiative has gained significant momentum not only at the resort, but
throughout the Yampa Valley, making safety a community-wide effort in Ski Town, U.S.A.®
Steamboat’s SlopeWise Programs including SafetyWise, ParkWise and the SlopeWise Code Of Conduct, in conjunction
with National Ski Areas Association Responsibility Code and Colorado Skier Safety Act, combine to create the ultimate
in safety initiatives aimed to educate guests through broadened awareness, education and consequences for unsafe conduct
on the mountain.
“Safety on the slopes has been, and always will be one of Steamboat’s main
priorities, exemplified by our constant evaluation and introduction of new
initiatives that strives to always raise awareness to a new level,” said Chris
Diamond, president and chief operating officer of the Steamboat Ski & Resort
Corporation. “The resort has zero tolerance when it comes to dealing with safety, unacceptable and disrespectful behavior
and etiquette.”
Steamboat recommends all skiers and snowboarders wear helmets while sliding on snow. The resort also mandates helmet
use for all children and youth participants in Ski & Snowboard School, as well as students in freestyle terrain park
programs, regardless of age. The helmet use guidelines underscore Intrawest’s resort-wide commitment to guest safety
and have the support of the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) and Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA).
Steamboat’s SlopeWise program, started seven years ago, is an overarching initiative built upon safety programs in place
as well ParkWise (terrain park program), SafetyWise (employee program) and the SlopeWise Code of Conduct (attached)
which makes it extremely clear that every user of the mountain, regardless of ticket or pass type, understands what is
expected, and how the consequences of their actions can impact their ability to enjoy the slopes.
“All facets of the SlopeWise Safety Initiative reinforce the resort’s top priority--the safe enjoyment of the slopes for
everyone—while at the same time complementing the safety programs already in place,” said Doug Allen, vice president
of mountain operations.
NATIONAL SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK-January 19-22, 2013
Steamboat enhances its company-wide strategic initiative of safe and responsible skiing and riding with a variety of
special activities planned for National Safety Awareness Week. A variety of safety programs will take place across the
Steamboat Ski Area throughout the week including: Bear the Safety dog; mountain safety tips; special Steamboat Patrol
T-shirts; demos in Beacon Basin, back country avalanche awareness; helmet checks; specials on helmet purchases; daily
safety messaging on grooming reports and individual chairlift message boards; NSAA safety posters, safety buttons
handed out by Ambassadors as well as available at the Information Center. The resort typically kicks off its annual Safety
Awareness Poster Contest for elementary-school children with visits by patrol during this week.
Code of Conduct
What Is Expected
 Be responsible
 Treat others with respect
 Be considerate
 Abide by the Colorado Skier Safety Act, Responsibility Code and Colorado laws
o Space Not Speed--literally you should not be able to touch someone with a 10-foot pole
o Respect closures, signage and barriers
o It’s the individuals’ responsibility to understand and abide by all rules, laws and closures
 Understand and follow Steamboat’s SlopeWise & ParkWise Safety Initiatives
What Will Not Be Tolerated
 Offensive, obscene, derogatory, reckless and abusive behavior, language, gestures, actions or clothing; for
example, but not limited to:
o Inappropriate Behavior
 Failure to show pass/ticket when requested by mountain personnel
 Profanities
 Preventing others from entering gondola cabin by closing doors
 Ridiculing guests, employees or other individuals
 Cutting others into lift lines or forcing your way through lift lines, especially on powder days
 Unauthorized use of a pass or ticket. This is theft of services and punishable under Colorado law.
o Reckless or careless skiing and boarding
 Skiing/riding in aggressive manner which could be perceived as threatening to other participants
 Same behaviors as above in groups or packs
 Jumping or knocking over signs
 Going under or over ropes, barriers or signs
 Moving barriers, ropes, bamboo or other signage
 Unauthorized use of staff lines
 Skiing/riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs as well as skiing/riding with open container(s) is
prohibited.
 Acts in any manner that endangers or may endanger the safety of individual or any other person;
 Violates the law or Colorado Skier Safety Act.
Consequences
Failure to comply with SlopeWise Code of Conduct will result in suspension and/or termination of skiing/riding and/or
general access to the Steamboat Ski Resort and possibly other Intrawest Resorts. The resort reserves the right to terminate
privileges on a first offense if it determines, in its sole discretion, that such action is appropriate. Especially egregious
behavior could mean that an individual, whether passholder, ticket holder or employee, is banned from the slopes for up to
two years or more. It is the individual’s responsibility to understand, abide and adhere to all the rules, laws or statutes of
the resort, city, county and state.
HELMET POLICY
Helmet Usage: Helmets are strongly recommended as they may make a
difference in reducing or preventing some (but not all) head injuries. Steamboat
encourages guests to educate themselves on the benefits and limitations of
helmets. If you wear a helmet, make sure you have the proper fit and that it has
not been damaged. Remember that wearing a helmet does not make you
invulnerable.
Steamboat requires helmets for all children and youth participants in Ski &
Snowboard School Programs as well as all students participating in freestyle
terrain park programs, regardless of their age. The helmet use guidelines
underscore Intrawest’s resort-wide commitment to guest safety and have the
support of the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) and Canada West Ski
Areas Association (CWSAA).
PARKWISE
Steamboat designed the ParkWise program to promote terrain park etiquette, awareness,
education and safety. The goal of ParkWise is to help terrain park patrons continue to use
and enjoy Mavericks, Rabbit Ears, Lil’ Rodeo and Sunbeam terrain parks on the mountain
in the most respectful manner.
Steamboat’s ParkWise program educates the public about the use of terrain parks and freestyle terrain. It builds upon the
NSAA SmartStyle initiative by personalizing the focus and creating a positive approach to guest/employee communication in
the resort’s parks by recognizing and rewarding participants who follow the code and demonstrate terrain park etiquette.
ParkWise patrollers monitor all terrain arks making sure guests are using the parks properly, at the appropriate level and educate
those that are not. ParkWise focuses on maintaining a positive and amenable culture in the terrain parks as well as accessible for
all participants, particularly families.
SAFETY PROGRAMS
Under the SlopeWise campaign, Steamboat’s Safety Program over the past two decades has concentrated upon the following:
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100+ Patrol staff, many certified as Emergency Medical Technicians;
Courtesy Patrol and Ambassador staff first deployed in mid 1980s to aid in guest service and skier/rider education;
On-mountain volunteer network of local emergency doctors and paramedics/ambulance personnel;
Rapid response cache including fourteen automated external defibrillators (AED);
Bear the Safety Dog
Emergency messaging system;
Grooming techniques focused on reducing terrain safety issues;
Staff Safety Incentive & Suggestion Programs;
Mandatory Snowmobile Orientation and Practical Testing for all operators;
Dedicated Safety Committee comprised of resort personnel;
Full-time, year-round risk manager responsible for company safety programs and initiatives;
SlopeWise & Safety Messaging incorporated in resort collateral, snow reports; table tent cards at F&B outlets; grooming
reports; electronic message boards; lift towers; information boards; emails and gondola cabins;
Slow/No Fly Zones;
Annual Safety Poster Contest & School Outreach Program;
Integration & Promotion of Responsibility Code throughout resort;
Dedicated web presence www.steamboat.com/SlopeWise
Helmet rentals available in all rental/retail shops;
Employee Handbook & Orientations outline resort safety programs and importance of on-hill etiquette;
Ski Area Boundary/Backcountry Access Management Program;
Safety Tent at the base area during high demand periods providing patrol and the Responsibility Code information;
Snow Safety & Avalanche Informational Seminars with local community organizations;
Cooperation with US Forest Service, Routt County Sheriff Office & Steamboat Springs Police Department, often having
officers on the mountain throughout the season as well as for special events;
Participating in the NSAA’s National Safety Awareness Week, Lids On Kids Program and Head’s Up Safety Initiative
SAFETY PROGRAMS
Bear The Safety Dog: Join Steamboat’s Safety Dog – Bear – in his effort to promote safe skiing and riding on
the slopes. Bear, a three-year-old St. Bernard, along with Steamboat’s risk manager, Duncan Draper, make
numerous appearances at schools, special events and on the slopes to educate individuals about SlopeWise and
on-mountain safety. Bear is a highly sought after photo opportunity anytime he heads out of the office,
especially during National Safety Week in Steamboat.
Steamboat Patrol: The Patrol is here for your benefit and its members have been trained in emergency and
life-saving medical procedures. You will see these individuals out on the mountain administering medical
assistance, enforcing the safety code, educating and conducting speed control. If someone is injured, cross skis in the snow
above the accident and have someone call patrol. If you don’t carry mobile phone, phones are located at all lifts and at onmountain restaurants. The type of injury and location are helpful information to speed response. 970-871-5911
"On-mountain safety is taken very seriously at Steamboat," said John Kohnke, patrol director for Steamboat. "The resort is
prepared for nearly every medical situation that might arise with portable AED units as well as the staff's extensive medical
experience and the on-mountain volunteer network of local emergency doctors and paramedics/ambulance personnel who
donated time and skills throughout the season."
Patrollers of the Year: Steamboat patrollers have been recognized three times as the Colorado Ski Country USA Patroller of
the Year since the program began. These individuals set the highest standard as a patroller and continually raise the bar for guest
relations, responsibility and commitment among the Steamboat patrol staff.
AED Equipment: Having already been credited with saving the lives of several individuals, the resort utilizes several
automated external defibrillator (AED) units, which are capable of viewing and recording cardiac rhythms as well as
administering life-saving cardiac shocks. The resort first purchased an AED Life Pak 300 during the 1992/93 season. Currently,
the resort employs fourteen AED units in its cache.
Doctors and Paramedics on the Mountain: Celebrating its 29th season, seven local physicians and five local paramedics
exchange being on-call on the slopes through the resort’s mountain/patrol radio network for skiing privileges. Dr. David
Wilkinson said the system works well because skilled medical people can administer advance life support techniques right on
the slopes, when minutes count. In addition, the Yampa Valley Medical Center ER Doctors are available via radio for
consultation and can monitor the patient’s condition prior to arriving at the ER. The state-of-the-art Yampa Valley Medical
Center is just a quarter mile from the slopes. Steamboat is one of the few resorts in the country that has a program such as this.
Tree Wells/Deep Snow: Steamboat has earned a worldwide reputation for its tree
skiing/riding and signature Champagne Powder® snow. Remember, skiing or riding
in treed areas and deep snow is an individual choice and carries with it inherit risks.
Although very rare, a fall into deep, ungroomed snow can be suffocating and fatal.
 Be aware of deep snow conditions, tree wells and other natural and manmade
obstacles
 If skiing/riding in deep snow or near trees, stay with a partner and remain in visual
contact
 Stay close enough to either pull or dig out your partner
 If your partner becomes immersed, try to clear an airway, then call Patrol,
970.871.5911.
Tree Well Identification Signs: Steamboat has earned a worldwide reputation for its tree terrain and signature
Champagne Powder® snow. However, skiing or riding in treed areas and deep snow is an individual choice and
carries with it inherit risks. Although very rare, a fall into deep, ungroomed snow can be suffocating and fatal.
The resort developed specific signage, now adopted throughout the industry, as an added measure to generate
awareness amongst powderhounds to these factors.
Ski Area Boundary/Backcountry Access: Areas beyond the ski area boundary are not patrolled or maintained;
avalanche and other hazards exist. Access to public lands outside the boundary is provided through marked access points.
Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation assumes no responsibility for the safety and welfare of skiers going beyond the ski area
boundary. Rescue in the backcountry is the responsibility of the Routt County Sheriff’s Office. If available, rescue is costly and
may be very slow.
Beacon Basin: Steamboat’s avalanche beacon basin training area makes it easier for skiers and snowboarders to learn about
using personal avalanche transmitters in a controlled environment. Located at the Patrol HQ at the top of Sundown Express,
Beacon Basin currently features 4 transmitters wired to a central control panel. One, or any combination up to all 4 transmitters,
may be configured in varying orientations and depths. Steamboat’s Beacon Basin joins a growing number of Beacon Training
Parks across nine states in the United States as well as numerous locations across Canada and Europe, including Steamboat’s
sister resorts-Winter Park and Whistler. Avalanche conditions across Colorado are forecasted on a daily basis by the Colorado
Avalanche Information Center.
Responsibility Code: At Steamboat you may see
people using alpine, snowboard, telemark, snow bikes
and other specialized equipment, such as that used by
adaptive skiers. Regardless of how you enjoy the
slopes, always show courtesy to others and be aware
that there are elements of risk in skiing that common
sense and personal awareness can help reduce.
Observe the code listed below and share with others the
responsibility for a great experience.
• Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid
other people or objects.
• People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your
responsibility to avoid them.
• You must 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.
• 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.
Officially endorsed by the National Ski Areas Association, National Ski Patrol & Professional Ski Instructors of America. This
is a partial list. Be safety conscious.
Altitude: Steamboat is located 6,900 feet (2,103 meters) above sea level and rises to more than 10,000 feet (3,220 meters).
Some guests may experience a headache, touch of nausea, fatigue or shortness of breath. These are symptoms of altitude illness
and generally disappear within 48 hours. Altitude illness is almost totally preventable and can be significantly minimized by
following these simple guidelines-exercise in moderation the first few days; drink more water than usual; reduce alcohol intake,
which has a greater effect at this altitude; eat food high in carbohydrates: grains, pasta, fruits and vegetables; and, avoid salty
foods. Altitude illness is usually a minor problem. However, it can become serious if the symptoms are ignored. The Yampa
Valley Medical Center (970-879-1322) provides care 24 hours a day including emergency services, labs, respiratory therapy,
family practice, sports medicine and more.
Clothing/Ultraviolet Rays: Staying warm and comfortable on the slopes is easy. The best clothing choice is water-resistant,
layered clothing which can be removed or added with weather changes. If your clothes are not water-resistant, a water-repellent
spray can be applied. Also, ultraviolet rays are more powerful at Steamboat’s elevation. A good pair of goggles or sunglasses
that not only cut glare but also filter the ultraviolet rays is strongly recommended. Regardless of your skin color or complexion,
everyone needs to wear a protective sunscreen even on overcast days when ultraviolet rays can penetrate cloud cover.
Remember, Steamboat’s weather can change day-to-day or even hour-to-hour, so be prepared for any type of weather condition.
Safety Poster Contest Celebrates 13th Anniversary: Hayden Valley
Elementary, Lowell Whiteman
Primary, SOROCO Elementary,
Strawberry Park Elementary, Soda
Creek Elementary, North Routt
Community Charter School and
Christian Heritage School all
participate in the resort’s safety
poster contest, celebrating its 13th
anniversary during the 2012/2013
winter season.
The primary goal of the program is to generate awareness of skiing
and riding in a safe manner to children while making the learning
process fun. Steamboat artists have taken top honors three times with
Alice Holmquist (2007) joining Devin Wilkinson (2004) and Daniel
Bockelman (2001).
Caution: Grooming equipment, snowmobiles, snowmaking equipment, and other
vehicles may be encountered at any time on the slopes. While rare both inside
and outside of the posted ski area boundary, avalanches may occur at any time
without warning. Become educated on how to reduce the risks through your own
actions and awareness. Visit www.avalanche.org or contact Steamboat Patrol.
Collisions: Colorado Law requires that you give your name to a resort employee
before you leave the vicinity if you are involved in a collision resulting in an
injury. Witnesses are also encouraged to contact a resort employee.
Electronic Devices: Steamboat discourages the use of electronic devices (cell
phones, music players or earphones) while skiing/riding, or loading/unloading
lifts.
Emergency Medical Care: Yampa Valley Medical Center (970.879.1322) provides emergency care 24 hours a day.
Lift Information: If unfamiliar with the lift or wish the lift slowed or stopped, please notify the operator for assistance. Never
jump from a lift. If your lift stops for a prolonged period, remain seated; you will be contacted by the patrol. Opening & closing
times are subject to change without notice.
Lift Name
Bar-UE
Bashor
Burgess Creek
Christie Peak Express
Christie III
Lift Type
Double Chairlift
Double Chairlift
Triple Chairlift
Six-Person Chairlift
Triple Chairlift
Vertical Rise
1,380’
315’
950’
1,030’
1,037’
Minimum Riding Time
9:00 min
3:00 min
7:00 min
4:45 min
7:30 min
Quad Chairlift
Triple Chairlift
High-Speed 8-passenger
Triple Chairlift
Double Chairlift
710’
1,366’
2,200’
542’
1,853’
6:00 min
7:30 min
9:00 min
6:00 min
10:30 min
High-Speed Quad
Double Chairlift *
Surface Lift
Triple Chairlift
High-Speed Quad
High-Speed Quad
High-Speed Quad
High-Speed Quad
1,657’
60’
140’
340’
2,160’
1,936’
1,300’
1,638’
5:20 min
2:00 min
3:00 min
4:00 min
7:00 min
5:30 min
5:30 min
5:30 min
(limited backup use only)
Elkhead
Four Points
Gondola
Morningside
Priest Creek
(limited backup use only)
Pony Express
Preview
Rough Rider
South Peak
Storm Peak Express
Sundown Express
Sunshine Express
Thunderhead Express
Note: All lifts will operate based on demand and openings/closing times are subject to change without notice.
Emergency & Kids’ Messages: Emergency message boards are provided at the top and bottom of all lifts. These boards
provide a link to guests should something happen, such as a lost child or accident, and require an immediate response. The
board will inform you where to call for further details. If you have children in a clinic or on their own, it is a good idea to check
the board each time you ride the lift. To send an emergency message, contact the patrol at 970-871-5911.
US Forest Service: Recreation on this public land is provided by a unique partnership between the Steamboat Ski & Resort
Corporation and the Routt/Medicine Bow National Forest. The resort is committed to the wise use of our natural resources, as
well as the preservation and enhancement of the National Forest. The resort hopes you will join in its commitment to preserve
the environment by helping keep National Forest lands beautiful.
NSAA Programs: Steamboat participates in the National Ski Areas Association’s (NSAA) National Safety Awareness Week,
Lids On Kids Program and Head’s Up Safety Initiative. To promote this industry-wide safety initiative, Steamboat has
developed creative safety programs unique to its operations that will be implemented during Safety Week. These include safety
demonstrations, on-mountain contests, helmet promotions, Your Responsibility Code, safety demonstrations, employee
competitions, and participation in the Safety Poster Contest, a contest that invites elementary-aged children in throughout the
resort community to design safety-related posters.
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SIGNATURE
STORY IDEAS
STORY ANGLES: Quick Picks for Ski Town, U.S.A.®
Industry/Business:
 Improvements & Steamboat Unbridled
 Top Family Resort in North America
 iCORIS, Cutting-Edge Innovation At SCR
 Pass Programs & Packages: PURE, Boat Launch,
Advance Purchase, Passholder Packages & More
 Steamboat Bike Park Drives Downhill Revolution
 Guests Discover Steamboat in the Summer
Education-Growing The Sport:
 Family Privates Growing Trend
 Guaranteed Learn-To-Ski/Ride Programs
 Free Clinics with Olympians
 PSIA/AASI National Team Members &
Olympians On Staff (unmatched within industry)
 CNN Airport Network carries Steamboat
Olympian ski/ride tips nationwide
 New Signature 5 Program for Adults/Children
 Dedicated Children’s Center: KVC
Ecology:
 Renewable Energy Offsets Portion of Electricity
 Award-Winning Eco Programs
 Guided Nature Tours Open Visitors To The Wild
 Environmental Fund Grants Nearly $290,000
 Zero-Waste Initiative & Composting Program
 Pine Beetle Management
 Low-Energy, High Efficiency snow guns
 Guided Nature Tours (Ski/Snowshoe)
Family/Kids:
 Signature Four Holiday Program
 Kids Ski Free™ - 1st resort, starting in 1982
 Kids Fly Free-Industry Innovator
 Kids’ Vacation Center-Bigger & Better than ever
 Winter Carnival Celebrates 100th Year of Fun
 Steamboat MountainWatch-1st to offer program
 Family Privates Growing Trend
History:
 Celebrating 50 Years of Ski Town USA®
 Howelsen Hill: Colorado’s Oldest Ski Area in Use
 City of Steamboat Springs Celebrated 110
Anniversary in 2010
 4 Centennial Ranches in Yampa Valley
 Yampa Valley Community Foundation Celebrates
30+ Years
Technology:
 New Steamboat.com
 Cutting Edge with Steamboat MountainWatch &
iCORIS vacation booking
 Satellite Uplink Facility
 Social Media-Steamboat Connected
 Steamboat Mobile Apps
 LE, HE snowmaking guns change industry
 Storm Peak Lab-Studying Climate at 10,000 Feet
Events:
 100th Winter Carnival – February 2013
 Scholarship Day-Traditional Opening Day Benefit
 Strike the Right Note: MusicFest & Rock the Boat
 Best in Brand-Cowboy Downhill, Winter Carnival
 4 Alarm Race: National Firefighters Hose Race
 Adaptive: STARS Camps
 Springalicious: End-of-Season Spring Events
Culinary:
 Wine Spectator Award- Steamboat Grand
 Award-Winning Zero-Waste Initiative
 Top Hot Plates and Culinary Creations at 9,000ft
 Signature restaurants-Hazie’s & Ragnar’s as well
as Western BBQ hold line on pricing
 Culinary Engineers Abound In Yampa Valley As
Elite Chefs Create Daily Specials
 All-Natural, Free Trade, Sustainable, Organic,
Trans fat Free Part of Resort Culture
Safety:
 SlopeWise Safety Program & Helmet Initiative
 29th Anniversary of Doctors On The Slopes
 13th Anniversary Safety Poster Contest
 National Safety Awareness Week
 Beacon Basin Avalanche Course
 Tree Well Signage
 Bear the Safety Dog
Winter Games:
 Steamboat Has Produced 79 Winter Olympians &
Counting Earning Ski Town USA® Moniker
 1st American Olympic medals: Kidd; Dunn;
Spillane & Demong
 Athletes: Kidd, Carmichael, Gold, Lodwick,
Lalive, Spillane, Simmons & More!
 Five-Time Olympians are rare-Steamboat has one& three, 4-Time Olympians
 Ski 4 Yellow-Olympians Ski Against Cancer
Luxury/Pampering:
 The Grand Spa @ The Steamboat Grand
 Guide Gourmet Snowshoe Tour
 Strawberry Park & Old Town Hot Springs
 Ultimate Demos & In-Room Fittings
 Sunrise Wild West Balloon Tour Of Steamboat
 High-End Luxury Properties Now Open
 High Altitude Dining @ over 9,000’
 Three Forks Ranch
Populace:
 Park Smalley-Father for Freestyle
 Sherman Poppin-Grandfather of Snowboarding
 Steve Swanson-NASA Astronaut & Spacewalker
 Billy Kidd – Celebrates 70th Birthday
 Nelson Carmichael- Mogul Master
 John Banks- Lighted Man
 Ray Heid-Rancher, Olympian & Telemarker
 Verne Lundquist-Sports Announcer Extraordinaire
 Loris ‘Bugs’ Werner-1st Family of Steamboat
Champagne Powder® snow:
 Champagne Powder® snow trademark of
Steamboat
 4 out of past 7 winters see 400+” of snow at resort
 4-Wire Winters ranchers’ way to measure snow in
Yampa Valley
 Inclusion in 13 Warren Miller films since 1982
 Storm Peak Lab Studies Unique Area Weather
Simply Steamboat:
 Home of Champagne Powder® Snow
 Ski Town, U.S.A®
 Real Town/Western Heritage
 Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club
 Birthplace of Nordic & Freestyle skiing in CO
 Winter Driving School, Powdercats, Steamboat
MountainWatch, Storm Peak Lab, Hot Springs
Women’s Programs:
 Armstrong, Olympic Gold Medalist & 3-time
Olympian Lalive Host Women’s Ski Clinics
 Women’s Ski Clinics Celebrate 29th Season
 Women’s Wednesday Clinics
 Grand Spa
 Silver & Bronze: Snowboarding’s Erin Simmons
& Shannon Dunn
Terrain Parks:
 Progressive Parks Evolve Skills Across
Steamboat’s four terrain parks
 Boarder/Skier Cross Course in Bashor
 Special Mavericks Freestyle Park & Pipe Clinic
 ParkWise promotes terrain park etiquette,
awareness, education and safety
 Scott Anfang Named to Third Consecutive AASI
National Snowboard Team
Access/Direct Flights:
 NEW Direct Flights From Los Angeles
 27th Season-Big Jets, Great Fares & Easy Access
 Direct Flights from 8 Cities
 $15+ Million Invested in Facility
 WAM Air Surveillance System-1st in US
 Most Convenient Airport in Rocky Mountains
Western:
 Real Town/Real West-112 Years Old
 F.M. Light & Sons-100+ Years in Business & Still
Going Strong
 494 Ranches in Valley with 111 Ranch brands
featured on City’s Centennial Hall Door
 Lincoln Avenue wider than most main streets to
accommodate cattle drives in early 1900s
 Ranch families integral part of Winter Carnival
INDUSTRY/BUSINESS
ON-MOUNTAIN IMPROVEMENTS: The Steamboat Ski Resort stampedes ahead with improvements designed to enhance the
overall resort experience during its 50th anniversary season. Highlights for the 2012/2013 season include adding a new Bison
groomer to the fleet, expanded and upgraded snowmaking capabilities, new 4-stroke energy efficient snowmobiles, new
Rossignol Experience Center, footrests and restraining bars on Morningside, brand new chairs on 4 Points chairlift with
footrests, timber removal across 40 acres on the lower mountain, rental ski fleet inventory revamp, facility enhancements across
Thunderhead, Rendezvous and the Steamboat Grand, resurfacing and repair to the Meadows parking area and Knoll walkway as
well as continued downhill mountain bike trail development in the Steamboat Bike Park.
2012/2013 Season
Promenade
Bison Grooming Cat
Rossignol Experience
Center
Snowmaking
Steamboat Bike Park
2011/2012 Season
Gondola Square
Cabin Bar
Snowmaking
Grooming
Pro Shop
Downhill Bike Trails
2010/2011 Season
Terrace & Umbrella Bar
at Bear River
Snowmaking
Hike & Bike Master Plan
Pine Beetle Mitigation
Terrain Park Rails
2009/2010 Season
Kids’ Vacation Center
Ski School Ticket Office
Meadows Parking Lot
Snowmaking Expansion
First Aid Facility
Zero Waste Initiative
2008/2009 Season
Snowmaking/Grooming
Meadows Parking
Expansion
Master Planning
Steamboat Ski & Sport
Information Technology
2007/2008 Season
Christie Peak Express
Headwall Re-Grade
Snowmaking Expansion
Mountain Trail Signage
T-Head Kids’ Cafeteria
AEDs
STEAMBOAT UNBRIDLED: Guests will experience first-hand the results of Steamboat Unbridled with the
completion of the heated Promenade which connects guests to Steamboat’s distinctive locations for shopping,
dining, accommodations and transportation. During the summer seasons the Promenade acts as a play area for
children of all ages with Burgess Creek running through the base area. Other Steamboat Unbridled projects
include the permanent Steamboat Stage in Gondola Square, public restrooms adjacent to the Kids’ Vacation
Center, and $15 million dollars in improvements at the Steamboat/Hayden Airport including passenger arrival
area, second baggage carousel and a full-service restaurant.
NORTH AMERICA’S #1 FAMILY RESORT: SKI Magazine recognized Steamboat as one of the Top 10 Family
Ski Resorts in North America in its Top Resort Guide. For more than 15 years Steamboat has been featured as
one of the premier family destinations by the readers and editors in this industry barometer. The resort has
earned a reputation in the industry as the leader in family programs with the original Kids Ski Free and Kids Fly Free programs,
its dedicated children’s center with day and evening programs, its location system Steamboat MountainWatch and kids’ specific
terrain/lifts.
KIDS SKI FREE: Steamboat pioneered the first Kids Ski Free program in the ski industry back in 1982. Steamboat’s Kids Ski
Free program, valid the entire season, enables children 6-12 years old to ski free the same number of days as their parents when
a parent purchases a 5-or-more-day lift ticket. The resort also features Kids Rent Free under the same guidelines.
VALUE PROGRAMS, COMPLIMENTARY TOURS AND SERVICES: Kids Ski Free™, Kids Rent Free, Early Rewards & other
special packages; Free Clinics with Billy Kidd and Nelson Carmichael as well as a plethora of other complimentary tours and
services ensures vacationers get the most for their money.
FIRST TRACKS PASS: Steamboat introduced the First Tracks Pass this year, offering pass holders first dibs on the resort’s
acclaimed Champagne Powder® snow or freshly groomed trails. A limited number of Full First Tracks Passes were available for
$219 and offered First Track access any day of the 2012/13 winter season; while 10-Day First Tracks Passes were available for
$179 with a maximum of 10 days of early access on the mountain.
PURE PASS: Steamboat continues its PURE Pass for the third year in a 6-day and 15-day pass option as part of its 2012/13
season pass offers, bringing a variety of flexibility, programs and increased value for Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.® The PURE
Pass provides six days of skiing and riding for $439 and fifteen days for $719, when purchased during the pre-season time
deadline (6/1); $529 and $819 until 8/15; and then, after 8/15, only the 15-Day Pure is available for $919.
BOAT LAUNCH PASS: Launch the season off early with Steamboat’s new Boat Launch pass from November 22nd through
December 14th. Get 3 days of lift tickets for only $129. Better yet, combine the $129 Boat Launch pass with a night stay and
save 20% on lodging. Steamboat’s 50th Anniversary season is going to be one to remember so launch it off right with the Boat
Launch Pass.
PASSHOLDER PACKAGE: Exclusive to pass holders with a Steamboat Season Pass, PURE Pass, Boat Launch or Rocky
Mountain Super Pass Plus, the Passholder Package saves 20% on two or more nights of lodging at participating properties all
season long from November 21, 2012 to April 14, 2013 with just one exception, during the holiday period (12/22-1/5).
ADVANCE PURCHASE: Steamboat unveiled a new advance purchase lift ticket program providing the guaranteed lowest price
on stand-alone lift tickets for powderhounds during the 2012/2013 winter season. As part of the new program, guests will
receive last season’s pricing on lift tickets when they purchase their single-day or multi-day lift ticket at least seven days in
advance through steamboat.com or Steamboat Central Reservations®.
STEAMBOAT SKI & SPORT PRO SHOP: When you demand the very best in your equipment, the Pro Shop is the standard in
premium rental equipment. The Pro Shop advises on ski-related elements that ensure you get the best fit and most out of your
equipment whiling savoring what a day in the home of Champagne Powder® snow is all about. Whether you’re looking for the
proper equipment for particular needs or snow conditions, go where the experts go-the newest outlet in Steamboat Ski & Sport’s
arsenal, the Pro Shop, serving up Gold Medal ski packages. A second location opened for the 2011/12 season in the Sheraton.
ROSSIGNOL EXPERIENCE CENTER: Steamboat will create an unparalleled demo rental program by partnering with ski leader
Rossignol to create the only Rossignol Experience Center in Steamboat-one of only 14 in the U.S. Rossignol’s line of
Experience skis were created to fit the needs of skiers ranging from novice to expert, making the progression easier, faster and
more fun.
ECOLOGY/ENVIRONMENTAL
ZERO WASTE INITIATIVE: Steamboat Ski Area created the Zero Waste Initiative which focuses on
composting for all organic material and paper products; recycling across all F&B outlets; and, provides
reusable products. The resort teamed with the Milner landfill to create a pilot composting program for all of
Routt County, and the resort continues to spread the message of waste reduction by working with local
community organizations to help them adopt similar Zero Waste programs. The resort diverted on average
80% of organic waste from F&B outlets during the past year. Some 440 yards of cardboard material, 2,400
yards of singlestream, along with thousands of pounds of heavy industrial metal, primarily steel from onmountain equipment, was also recycled as part of the program.
ENVIRONMENTAL FUND GRANTS: The Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation Employee Environmental Fund, which resides at
the Yampa Valley Community Foundation, awarded $25,000 during its 2012 granting cycle to worthy projects, programs and
facilities that benefit the environment throughout Routt County. Since its inaugural year in 2004, 60 projects have been granted
nearly $290,000, representing a variety of nonprofit organizations across the Yampa Valley. The fund is supported with
donations from Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation employees, special sales of individual chairs from removed lifts and
through Passport Club membership sales. www.yvcf.org
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS: Steamboat received national recognition by being awarded the 2010, 2002, 1998 &
1993 Silver Eagle Award for Excellence. This prestigious award recognizes environmental achievements of ski areas in North
America. With specific efforts, from tree planting to creek rehabilitation and from monetary contributions to nature trails on the
mountain, Steamboat, along with its environmental partners, makes education a daily commitment. Steamboat was also a
finalist for the 2000 Silver Eagle award and the 1994 Golden Eagle award.
PURCHASE OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS: This program allows ranchers and other landowners to sell all future development
rights on their land to a conservation trust. In Routt County, PDR established a fund that helps buy ranch development rights,
placing the property in protected status. Several ranchers have already taken advantage of this program, ensuring that the wideopen spaces of the Yampa Valley are preserved forever. Tom Baer, the resort’s videographer at the time, produced a 20-minute
video that was instrumental in the cause.
ASPEN TREE SECRETS: Why are the trunks of aspen trees white? The trunk is actually a waxy powder that covers a green inner
layer the tree needs to photosynthesis. The green layer craves sunlight, but is sensitive to heat. So, even in winter, the color of
the tree trunk deflects heat, a great adaptation for climate the trees live in. Did you know aspen are one of the largest living
organisms in the world?
PINE BEETLE MITIGATION: Over the past three summers the resort has embarked on logging phases removing dead lodgepole
pine trees across the mountain. In more technical and steep areas, the resort employed a helicopter to assist in tree removal
during the later phases of the project. This logging work resulted in powderhounds rediscovering newly gladed terrain that
hadn’t been enjoyed for seasons. The beetle is part of nature’s eco-cycle, which typically sees its effect every 20 to 30 years.
The ski area enjoys a diverse forest where Steamboat is fortunate that the forest cover on the mountain is comprised primarily of
Engelmann Spruce, Subalpine Fir, Lodgepole and Aspen as well as a few Douglas fir.
SKI TOWN, U.S.A./OLYMPIAN
100TH STEAMBOAT SPRINGS WINTER CARNIVAL: A century ago, Steamboat residents were looking for something to cheer
their winter blues, and local Carl Howelsen had the perfect solution: a celebration of all things winter. The tradition continues
today as the town celebrates the 100th Winter Carnival; selected as one of the best Winter Carnivals in the world by National
Geographic. Lincoln Avenue filled with snow for four days of on-snow events including horses pulling children through
obstacles and over jumps, adults being pulled by horses on shovels and the famous Steamboat Springs High School Ski Band,
the only skiing band in the US. The celebration also includes the Night Extravaganza where skiers and snowboarders ranging in
age from 4 to 70 show their skills in the dark of the night, lit only by special lights and flares, and some even jump through a
flaming hoop. The evening culminates with the legendary Lighted Man. The firework display of Winter Carnival is not to be
missed as it is one of the best displays in Colorado.
WORLD CHAMPIONS & OLYMPIANS ABOUND IN STEAMBOAT: Steamboat is simply known around the globe as Ski Town,
U.S.A.® Its skiing heritage dates back to the early 1900s. Steamboat has produced more winter Olympians that any other town
in North America, a record 79 and counting. In fact, Steamboat sent more athletes to the 2002, 2006 & 2010 Games than many
small countries.
STEAMBOAT IS HOME TO AMERICAN SKIING LEGEND BILLY KIDD: When you think of legends in American
skiing the name Billy Kidd, Steamboat’s director of skiing, is at the top of the list. Billy became America's hero
back in the 1964 Olympics when he and teammate Jimmie Heuga became the first American men to win
Olympic medals in skiing. For 40 years, Kidd has hosted a free ski clinic nearly everyday sharing his love of the
sport. This year Billy celebrates his 70th birthday with a special dose of Champagne Powder® snow.
STAY IN SCHOOL: The students of the private Lowell Whiteman High School have the usual aspirations: college, career…and
the Winter Olympics. The school is home to an amazing collection of the nation’s best young skiers who mix their studies with
world-class skiing events. Students accomplish this via email, faxes and phone calls while competing around the globe.
NEVER TOO LATE TO START: Steamboat’s Ann Battelle, World Champion, World Cup Champion and U.S. Mogul Champion,
didn’t start skiing moguls till after she graduated from Middlebury College. Ann, a 4-time Olympian, learned the bump trade at
Steamboat from then ski team coach, Park Smalley, in the winter of 1990. Two years later, she was competing in her first
Olympics.
FREE CLINICS WITH OLYMPIANS: Both Billy Kidd, Steamboat’s Director of Skiing, World Champion and Olympic silver
medalist and Nelson Carmichael, Olympic bronze medalist and World Cup Champion, offer free clinics throughout the season.
There’re not many resorts where you can get pointers from some of the best in the sport, absolutely FREE. And if that wasn't
enough, you never know who might show up from time to time with Billy or Nelson.
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS WINTER SPORTS CLUB: With its humble beginnings in 1914, the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club
(SSWSC) has played an integral part in the development of young athletes by providing the support, experience and
encouragement that they need in order to achieve their Olympic dreams. In fact, the Winter Sports Club is one of the oldest and
most recognized ski clubs in the United States and has been named the United States Ski & Snowboard Association’s Club of
the Year numerous times. The SSWSC, the only place in the country that offers all disciplines (Alpine, Snowboarding,
Jumping, Nordic Combined, Cross-Country, Biathlon and Freestyle) in the same club, is dedicated to providing top-level
coaching and instruction to winter sports enthusiasts.
SHANNON DUNN-DOWNING: Two-time Olympian, Shannon Dunn, became the first American female to win an
Olympic medal in snowboarding (a Bronze in the Halfpipe) at the 1998 Winter Games. She started snowboarding at
age 15. Shannon was also the first woman to qualify for snowboarding in the 2002 Salt Lake Olympics. Her other
snowboarding accomplishments include: two-time U.S. Open Champion, two-time Overall Grand Prix Champion,
and two-time X-Games Champion. She is also a co-founder of the Boarding for Breast Cancer Foundation.
HOWELSEN & THE CIRCUS: Carl Howelsen, who earned the nickname “The Flying Norseman,” for
his ski jumping act with Barnum and Bailey’s Circus, is credited with bringing skiing and Nordic
jumping to the Yampa Valley. Through his efforts with the circus, it is estimated that 4 million
people in the US were introduced to skiing by seeing his act. The oldest ski area in Colorado is
named for him; Howelsen Hill (owned and operated by the City of Steamboat Springs).
CULINARY
CABIN BAR AT THE STEAMBOAT GRAND: The latest après ski hot spot just across from the Gondola Square base area, the
Cabin Bar, opened during the 2011/12 winter, provides the perfect place to grab a quick drink, relaxing snack or comfortable
start to dinner. In addition to the new look, Chef Hyslop has recharged the menu with new creations such as his signature
Kennebec Chips with Sriracha Aioli, the Deconstructed BLT (pork belly, tomato jam and arugula, charred on a cedar plank),
Buffalo Carpaccio and Rocky Mountain Elk Sliders. Guests will never go thirsty with a selection of 140 wines by the bottle, 20
by the glass, 8 beer taps including a savory blend of stout and ale in the popular Black & Tan, and distinctive cocktails.
SO MUCH MORE THAN BAKED BEANS & COWBOY COFFEE: Baked beans and cowboy coffee aren’t the only things offered in
this cow town. Steamboat has developed its own distinct culinary flair that blends native flavors with spices and herbs from
around the world. In fact, with award-wining chefs who’ve studied in numerous Culinary Institutes, cooked for royalty or
diplomats and refined their skills under Master Chefs, your taste buds are sure to run wild over their exotic creations. Steamboat
boasts more than 100 bars and restaurants to take care of even the most discriminating appetite in a town with a population of
12,000. No visit to Steamboat is complete without a ride on the Steamboat Gondola to a scrumptious evening at Hazie's and
Ragnar's with continental cuisine and wines, enhanced by spectacular views of the Yampa Valley below or the Steamboat
Grand’s signature restaurant, The Cabin, with its newly redesigned bar.
HAZIE’S, RAGNAR’S & WESTERN BBQ: Steamboat has held the line on pricing at its signature restaurants-Hazie’s and
Ragnar’s as well as at the popular family evening-Western BBQ. No visit to Steamboat is complete without a ride on the
Steamboat Gondola to a special treat at Hazie's; Ragnar's with award-winning continental cuisine and wines, or the mountaintop Western family experience of the Western BBQ, all enhanced by spectacular views of the Yampa Valley below.
NEW RESTAURANTS IN SKI TOWN, U.S.A.®: From tapas-styled shared dining to warming the soul soup, several new
restaurants are opening their doors across the Yampa Valley. Mixing the best of continental cuisine to ethnic delicacies from
around the globe, Steamboat offers a vast menu that is sure to tempt and satisfy your plate. Combine the new additions each
year with all your favorite Steamboat restaurants for a truly delectable vacation.
WINE SPECTATOR – AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: The Cabin, the Steamboat Grand's premier dining experience, recently was
awarded the prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its wine list. The Cabin joins three other restaurants (Harwigs
& L’Apogee, Bistro C.V. and Mambo Italiano) as the only establishments in Steamboat Springs to be recognized by Wine
Spectator. The Cabin combines a diverse selection of distinctive, world-influenced wines with an array of exclusive spirits and
signature beers sure to complement any palate.
SIMPLY STEAMBOAT
50 YEARS OF CHAMPAGNE POWDER® SNOW: Seven thousand feet up in the Colorado Rockies, nestled quietly below one of the
largest ski mountains in North America, sits a small ranching community that serves as a constant reminder that the Old West is
alive and well. Never far from its ranching roots, Steamboat remains firmly linked to a Western tradition that sets it apart from
every other resort. This year Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.® celebrates 50 years of world class skiing and snowboarding,
abundant Champagne Powder® snow, legendary trees, a rich Olympic history and top-rated family programs. The celebration
continues all season long with special events and activities, including the resort’s official birthday celebration on Jan. 12, 2013.
REAL TOWN/BIG MOUNTAIN: Whether you're stepping foot into a local pub, one of the charming boutiques, or stepping off the
gondola, the reception is the same--genuine and warm. But the down home friendliness is only half the reason people choose to
vacation here. With 165 trails, 3,668 vertical feet, and nearly 3,000 skiable acres, Steamboat’s six peaks are filled with worldclass groomed cruisers, bumps, steeps, meadows, legendary trees & Mavericks Superpipe.
REAL TOWN, REAL HISTORY: Long before people strapped on skis for fun, Steamboat residents in the late 1800s were using
ski and snowshoes in their daily lives. In fact, Steamboat Springs celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2000. You’ll be hard
pressed to find another resort town that exudes this much history, heritage and character.
THE STEAMBOAT GRAND: The Steamboat Grand features 327 beautifully appointed guestroom accommodations, offering a
variety of studios, double queen hotel rooms, one-, two-, three-bedroom condominiums and eight luxurious penthouses; awardwinning dining; full-service spa and fitness center; an outdoor heated pool and two large whirlpool spas as well as 17,000 sq. ft
of convention space. www.steamboatgrand.com
EIGHT DIFFERENT MOUNTAIN RANGES SEEN FROM ONE LOCATION: Alarm Clock from the top of Mt. Werner gives you
nearly an amazing 360 degree view of the surrounding mountain ranges including: Gore Range, Flat Tops, Buffalo Pass, Park
Range, Rawah Range, Never Summer Mountain, the southern tip of the Medicine Bow Range and part of the Mummy Range-eight different mountain ranges from one location. Steamboat is located in the Park Range of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
TALE OF THE TRAIL: Trails on the mountain are arranged with common themes making it easier to remember where you have
been. Storm Peak, for example, contains runs named after weather occurrences such as Twister, Hurricane, Rainbow, Cyclone
and Tornado. Those on Sunshine Peak are named after time references. Pioneer Ridge trail names feature early settlers and
pioneer themes and Morningside Park, of course, has a morning theme.
SLEEPING GIANT: The Sleeping Giant can be seen from nearly everywhere on the mountain. The rock
formation at the west end of downtown Steamboat Springs was given its name by the Ute Indians who said
it resembled a sleeping giant.
JAMES BROWN SOUL CENTER FOR THE UNIVERSE: Local residents named their newest bridge The James Brown Soul Center
for the Universe. James Brown, the godfather of soul, attended the dedication of the bridge named in his honor and said “I feel
good!” Brown returned several times to perform in Ski Town, U.S.A® after the bridge dedication.
WINTER DRIVING SCHOOL: Learning to handle your car on snow-packed and icy roads is possible at the Bridgestone Winter
Driving School. The school teaches the theory and practice of skillful, confident driving on ice and snow. Located in Steamboat
Springs, Colorado, the school is America's first and foremost institution to teach safe winter driving techniques. Remember,
there's not another school like this in the county!
LITTLE THINGS MAKE DIFFERENCE: It’s the little things, such as Kleenex at lift lines, free hot drinks in the afternoon,
ambassadors, complimentary tours & programs, friendly employees and a genuine down-to-earth town, which often go
unnoticed but play an enormous role in turning your vacation into one you’ll always remember.
WHAT’S BEHIND THE NAME MAVERICKS? Why name Steamboat’s superpipe Mavericks? In California, near Half Moon Bay,
there is a legendary big-wave break by the same name where swells reach the height of three story buildings. Only the best
surfers dare to ride Mavericks. A Maverick, by definition, is an independent individual. What better way to describe
snowboarders and freeriders? Steamboat’s Western Heritage, the culture of freeriding, and the fact that the resort has taken its
superpipe to the premier level, indicate Steamboat found the perfect name.
HISTORY
50TH YEARS OF SKI TOWN, USA®: With events, promotions and specials all season long, make sure to mark your calendars to
be in Ski Town, U.S.A.® during Steamboat’s 50th Golden Anniversary Celebration taking place January 11th through 21st. Be
here as Steamboat goes all out for its 50th Anniversary with fireworks, torchlight parade, free concerts and special events
culminating the anniversary period with the annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill on Jan. 21st.
OLDEST SKI AREA IN COLORADO: After relocating to Steamboat Springs, Norwegian Carl Howelsen, who started ski jumping
in the United States with Barnum Bailey Circus, introduced skiing to this small ranching town in 1913. Today, the oldest ski
area in continuous use in Colorado still bears his name-Howelsen Hill, and has received historical designation from the
Colorado State Historic Fund Board.
TIPSY TAXI STARTED IN STEAMBOAT: Alpine Taxi established the first Tipsy Taxi Program in the United States. Currently
programs around the U.S. are modeled after Alpine Taxi’s original concept. Enjoy your time in Steamboat responsibly.
STEAMBOAT’S MOST FAMOUS LANDMARK: Shot back in 1973 by Minneapolis-based photographer, Gerald Brimacombe, The
Steamboat Barn poster features Rusty Chandler and Jo Semotan making first tracks in front of the Barn. Look for The Barn
poster on the walls of the Stanley Hotel in Steven King’s movie, The Shining, as well as in SKI Magazine's Top 100 Ski
Photographs.
WHY IS IT CALLED STEAMBOAT SPRINGS? Three French fur trappers traveling down the Yampa River are said to have named
Steamboat Springs in 1865. One man heard a chug-chug sound like that of a paddle wheel steamer. The men hurried towards
the rhythmic sound and found it to be a bubbling mineral spring -- hence the name. Today, there are more than 150 springs in
the area, with temperatures reaching up to 150ºF including the Lithia Spring, Strawberry Park Hot Springs, the Heart Spring at
the Health & Recreation Center, Soda Spring, Sulphur Spring, Iron Spring and many others on private lands.
THE MOUNTAIN NAMED FOR BUDDY WERNER: Steamboat Springs’ legendary skiing sensation, Buddy Werner,
accomplished more in his short racing career than any other American. Storm Mountain was renamed Mt. Werner
in his honor as was Buddy’s Run, a popular intermediate trail. A bronze bust of Buddy is located at the top of this
run and local legend has it that if you rub the bronze, it will bring you luck.
OLD FASHIONED SODA FOUNTAINS: Lyon’s Drug & Johnny B Good’s both offer the old-fashioned ice cream experience of the
Soda Fountain, popular in the 1950s. Step back in time and experience ice cream the way it is supposed to be enjoyed.
WHAT ARE THOSE YELLOW SIGNS ON THE WAY TO STEAMBOAT? FM Light & Sons, established in 1905, originally erected
300 of the hand-painted yellow and black signs within a 150 mile radius of Steamboat promoting the store and their
merchandise. Today, you’ll be hard pressed to make the drive to town without seeing one of FM Light & Sons’ signature signs.
FM Light & Sons sells nearly 6,200 cowboy hats a year including the signature Billy Kidd Stetson and celebrated 100 years in
business in 2005.
OKLAHOMA: Local cowboys at a schoolhouse in Hayden introduced choreographer Agnes DeMille to square dancing when she
was at Perry-Mansfield. It was from this encounter that she conceived her dance Rodeo. Rodeo later became a popular musical
on Broadway and on the big screen as Oklahoma!
STRAWBERRY PARK got its name when nearly 9,000 crates of strawberries were shipped out of the area, three miles north of
Steamboat Springs, in 1911. Now it’s known around the world for its natural mineral hot springs.
TECHNOLOGY
TWEET, TWEET, TWEET:-A LITTLE BIRDIE TOLD ME: How do the most dedicated powderhounds always know the best
conditions, the perfect trail and the secret stash? Through Steamboat’s dedicated twitter communities, staying connected is
easier than ever. The resort manages three distinctive twitter accounts: @SteamboatPR for media; @SkiSteamboat for events,
happenings and not to miss items; and @Steamboatinfo for snow and mountain reports and updates. Instead of hearing you
should have been here yesterday, you’ll actually be one of the powderhounds who didn’t miss out.
TOP-TO-BOTTOM SNOWMAKING: In addition to Mother Nature’s annual blessings, the resort’s state-of-the-art snowmaking
system provides top-to-bottom coverage ensuring quality snow conditions throughout the entire season. A key element during
early season, the HKD tower guns, which use 30 percent less energy than conventional guns while producing the same amount
of snow, are strategically located across the resort on Heavenly Daze, Rudi’s Run, Lightning, Upper Vagabond, Ego, Sitz as
well as Stampede, Lil’ Rodeo, Preview, Right-O-Way, See Ya, See Me, Voo Doo, Vogue, Lower Vagabond, Tornado Lane and
Buddy’s Run. The resort’s system covers nearly 360 acres of top-to-bottom terrain (3,668 vertical feet) and includes a network
of over 600 available hydrants, 4 pump houses across the mountain, 150 high-efficiency guns and a state-of-the-art digital
operating system.
iCORIS™: This technology, developed by a team of database experts at Steamboat, allows customers to book their entire
winter vacation package online-including air, ground transfers, lodging, activities and rentals, as well as entire vacation
packages in a matter of clicks. The airline portion of iCORIS searches for all types of fares, including negotiated pricing,
companion fares and Steamboat exclusive specials. Competing head on with Travelocity, Orbitz and Expedia, iCORIS returns
the best options for your travel needs.
NIGHT MOVES: Ever wonder what it takes to keep the slopes groomed every day? Well, two shifts working through the night
operate 12 grooming machines from roughly 5:00pm till 7:00am. A Bombardier Winch snow machine, able to groom the
steepest terrain on the mountain, opens up a wider variety of terrain for a more diverse group of skiers while ensuring, along
with the rest of the snowcat fleet, quality conditions across the mountain.
GROWING THE SPORT
NEW SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR 2012/2013: Based on the success of the Signature Four children’s program
offered for the first time during the 2011 holiday season, Steamboat now features the Signature Five program for adults all
season long. Signature Five classes are limited to five students per instructor providing an enhanced experience. Students
receive more personal attention resulting in one-on-one teaching, better understanding of new skills and more fun.
KIDS’ VACATION CENTER: Whether a recent arrival to snow or an experienced skier, taking care of our littlest guests has
always been a priority at Steamboat. The resort holds a national reputation for the best children’s programs in the country and
the latest move adds to a plethora of family specific improvements over the past several years. The Kids’ Vacation Center’s
whisks young snow enthusiasts into a kid-friendly, western-themed facility with the overall goal of expediting check-in,
streamlining functionality, augmenting security and delivering a better family experience. In addition, a limited number of
private vehicle drop-off spaces, located in the heated, covered garage of One Steamboat Place, provide restricted, timecontrolled, close-in slopeside access to the children’s facility.
CNN AIRPORT NETWORK SKI & SNOWBOARD TIPS: A series of ski and snowboard tips featuring Steamboat Olympians Billy
Kidd, Erin Simmons, Nelson Carmichael, Caroline Lalive and AASI National Snowboard Team member, Scott Anfang air in
major airports across the United States. From basic learn-to-ski/ride to more advanced insight for powderhounds, segments
from these resort icons are sure to make your mind wonder from waiting for your next flight to making your next turns in
Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.®
SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOL HOME TO PSIA/AASI NATIONAL TEAM & OLYMPIANS: The Steamboat Ski & Snowboard
School is recognized as one of the strongest in the world, with four current or past PSIA/AASI National Team members [Scott
Anfang (Snowboard), Deb Armstrong (Alpine), Nelson Wingard (Alpine), and Barry Smith (Nordic)], six Olympians (Billy
Kidd, Nelson Carmichael, Caroline Lalive, Brendan Doran, Jorge Torruella and Deb Armstrong) as well as more than 550
instructors trained in the latest techniques. Consistently rated as one of the best in the industry, the resort offers a full line of
clinics in multiple disciplines to suit all ages and ability levels, specialty programs and private instruction. In fact, more than
83,000 lessons were enjoyed this past winter.
TERRAIN PARK AT STEAMBOAT: Steamboat's terrain parks feature terrain for specific ability levels spread across the
mountain. In the big park, Mavericks, features include an outdoor sound system, professional designed rails, tabletops and
jumps. Move over to Rabbit Ears for intermediate rollers, jumps and features. Head on down to the base in Lil’ Rodeo to test
your skills in Mini-Mavs, a miniature version of the superpipe with eight-foot walls, perfect for novice riders. In the Sunshine
area, check out Sunbeam Terrain Park. Snowmaking, installed over the past several summers, helps Steamboat open Lil Rodeo
first; followed by Mavericks around the Christmas Holiday, allowing freeriders from afar to ride one of the premier superpipes
on the continent.
MAVERICKS SUPERPIPE: The resort has created a monster of a superpipe: 18-foot walls, 56 feet wide, 22foot transition and 500 feet long! Mavericks is located in Bashor Bowl, which is serviced by a dedicated lift
so skiers and riders can access the pipe and the park more often, continuously sharpening their skills.
Steamboat's Mavericks terrain park features 14 acres of terrain for advanced levels, outdoor music system as well as numerous
professionally-designed rails and boxes. Experience Mavericks and see for yourself what's hot in the freeride world!
FAMILY PRIVATES: Imagine you could spend time together as a family and build memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime, all
while skiing or riding one of North America’s top resorts. Steamboat’s Family Private program offers all-day and half-day
private clinics for the entire family! Each member of the family will gain maximum benefit as a Ski & Snowboard instructor
develops your family clinic to meet specific needs and goals. The personal attention you receive with a one-on-one private is the
quickest way to improve your technique. It’s recommended that all participants be of similar skiing/riding level, and all children
must be at least 1st grade.
MOGUL SKIERS MIGRATE: Christened The BMT by Steamboat locals, “the bumper migration trail” is comprised of a series of
trails located off of Four Points that allows individuals to ski/ride bumps the entire day. You won't find it on the map, so you’ll
need to be lucky enough to catch up with some of Steamboat's bump enthusiasts to find out where this super bump route lies.
EVENTS
50TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON: Steamboat celebrates 50 years of world class skiing and snowboarding, Champagne Powder®
snow, legendary trees, top family programs, Olympic heritage and western roots, with a season long celebration; including the
resort’s actual birthday on January 12, 2013.
WINTER SPORTS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP DAY: Scholarship Day marks the first day of the season with revenues from the day’s
specially priced ticket benefiting the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Scholarship Fund. Scholarship Day has raised
nearly $740,000 since 1991/92. This fund provides financial support for deserving local children participating in Club
programs. In fact, the Winter Sports Club is one of the oldest and most recognized ski clubs in the United States and has named
three times as the United States Ski & Snowboard Association’s Club of the Year.
TORCHLIGHT PARADES & FIREWORKS: The Steamboat Ski & Snowboard School treats tourists and locals to spectacular onsnow parades down the mountain lit only by torches. The parades are in celebration of a holiday or local event throughout the
season on December 31, 2012; February 14 & March 17, 2013. In conjunction with the torchlight parades, a fireworks display
illuminates the sky providing a perfect ending to the evening. Again this year, the young ones get a chance to ski down the
mountain and join in the excitement as a special finale to the Desperados Ski Week program. The Desperados Torchlight
Parades are December 26th and February 20th.
SOUND OF MUSIC: Steamboat has always been a hot spot for music. The following events/concerts over the years have firmly
established Ski Town, U.S.A. as the music center of the Colorado Rockies: Bud Light Rocks the Boat Free Concert Series,
MusicFest at Steamboat, Strings Music Festival, Hard Rock’s Ultimate Altitude, Ski Jam, MTV’s Winter Lodge, Country in the
Rockies, Family Snow Festival and concerts by national performers.
STARS ALL MOUNTAIN ADAPTIVE CAMP: The 8th Steamboat All-Mountain Adaptive Ski Camp in January combines instructor
and volunteer training, adaptive ski clinics, and a backcountry powder cat trip with Steamboat Powdercats for adults with
disabilities. With significant interest last year, the camp is anticipating increased participating this year with around 20 disabled
participants, including special guests. www.steamboatstars.com
STEAMBOAT WEATHER SUMMIT: Television meteorologists from around the nation will convene in Steamboat for the 24th
Annual Steamboat Weather Summit in January 2013. The conference has gained a national reputation as one of the finest
programs in the meteorological industry. Participants attend seminars, conduct live remotes to their home station and toss in a
little individual powder research. What better place to learn about the latest effects on weather than in Steamboat, long known
for its unique weather and the home of Champagne Powder® snow!
NATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS HOSE RACE: Professional firefighters from across the United States respond to a four-alarm ski race
in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, as the Annual National Firefighters Ski Race rushes into town January 22-26, 2013.The
highlight of the week is the fast-paced and often chaotic hose race on Jan. 26th, where firefighters, each wearing full turnout
protective gear, ski down a slalom course linked together carrying a 50-foot length of 2 ½ inch hose through the racecourse.
Other obstacles along the way challenged the firefighter teams before they crossed the finish line.
100TH WINTER CARNIVAL: The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, one of the largest and oldest winter sports clubs in the
U.S., hosts the 100th Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival, the oldest continuing Winter Carnival west of the Mississippi, every
February. The entire town is given over to racing, ski jumping, a parade featuring Steamboat’s skiing high school band (the only
one in the United States), the famous ski jöring events down Lincoln Avenue, and the spectacular night show featuring the
legendary Lighted Man and fireworks display. This year’s celebration proves to be bigger and better than ever!
MARDI GRAS-SNOW STYLE: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler-The good times are definitely ready to roll in Ski Town, U.S.A.®
when the Steamboat Mardi Gras Festival comes marching in from February 8-12, 2013 with free concerts, parades, a Cajun
BBQ and beer festival and more. Throughout the celebration, food enthusiasts can enjoy Mardi Gras themed lunch creations
across the mountain. The festival culminates on Fat Tuesday with an all-day celebration featuring snow sculpture contest at the
chairlifts, restaurant contests, special activities, and; of course, plenty of beads to go around.
SKI 4 YELLOW: Ski 4 Yellow, which raised $150,000 since its inception in 2010, returns to the slopes on March 30th to
continue the fight against cancer in Ski Town, U.S.A.® Enjoy a weekend on the slopes with friends, family and a sleuth of
Olympians, highlighted by a free live music concert in Gondola Square during the 3rd Annual Ski 4 Yellow event. You’re
making a huge difference-get involved at www.ski4yellow.com.
CODY’S CHALLENGE: The 5th Cody’s Challenge, a randonee endurance ski race, will be held on Saturday, March 23rd across
the Steamboat Ski Area. Cody’s Challenge allows participants the unique opportunity to climb, traverse and descend a variety
of trails across the mountain under their own power through the use of specialized bindings and skins. The Cody St. John
Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in memory of Cody St. John, who was a professional patroller with the
Steamboat Ski Area. www.whatwouldcodydo.net
70TH BK BIRTHDAY BASH: Steamboat’s Director of Skiing, Olympic Silver medalist and World Champion celebrates his own
milestone during the resort’s Golden Anniversary – his 70th Birthday. Celebrate this special day on the slopes and make sure to
wish Billy a very happy 70th birthday! You know he’ll be skiing so mark your calendars now for April 13th.
SPRINGALICIOUS FESTIVAL: Springalicious will feature signature events including the 33rd Cardboard Classic and 6th
Splashdown Pond Skimming Competition on Saturday, April 13th and Sunday, April 14th, respectively. The Cardboard Classic,
Steamboat’s traditional rite of spring celebrating over three decades of fun, features homemade crafts constructed only from
cardboard, glue, string, water based paint, duct tape and masking tape racing down the face of Headwall to a hysterical finish.
The uniqueness and creativity of the race make it an event looked forward to every year Steamboat’s bravest (and maybe
craziest) skiers/riders will attempt to cross an ice-cold pond at the base of the mountain, while being judged on distance, outfit
creativity, and crowd response. The Steamboat Ski Area closes out its 50th Season on Sunday, April 14th with special
Springalicious Festival events including two finale concerts as part of the Bud Light Rocks the Boat Free Concert Series.
DIRECT FLIGHTS/ACCESS:
NEW FOR 2012-2013 WINTER SEASON: United Airlines will operate new weekend nonstop flights from Los Angeles
International Airport (LAX) into Steamboat. Australian travelers will immediately experience the benefits of this flight with
convenient one-stop connections in both directions and the best access seen in decades.
DIRECT FLIGHT PROGRAM:
Back in 1914, you could make it here by train. Today, you make it here by lunch! Steamboat’s nonstop flight program offers
unprecedented access from eight cities on three airlines to Ski Town, U.S.A.® this season. Steamboat is the most conveniently
accessed ski resort community in Colorado. Nonstop jet service is offered from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los
Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul and Newark/NYC directly into the Steamboat/Hayden Airport (HDN). Getting here has never
been easier.
STEAMBOAT/HAYDEN AIRPORT: This $15 million improvement plan is now complete and the Steamboat/Hayden Airport
includes a new passenger arrival area, a second baggage carousel, full-service main level restaurant, walkway linking ticketing
and bag claim, expanded TSA passenger security entry, improved concessions and passenger amenities including a large gas
fireplace and panoramic window views. Overall, 8,436 sq. ft. of terminal space has been created and another 18,000 sq. ft. in the
existing terminal was replaced or remodeled. This year, a new large $700,000 snowplow was purchased to help keep the runway
clear of Champagne Powder® snow.
CHAMPAGNE POWDER® SNOW
SEVERAL SIGNS PREDICT WINTER WEATHER: Old legends say that several time-honored folk tales can predict the severity of
the upcoming winter. For example, skunk cabbage, nature’s snow gauge, is said to predict the depth of next season's snow. This
year...we’ll just have to watch the signs.
STORM PEAK LABORATORY: Steamboat is home to one of the country’s highest climate laboratories located at 10,568 feet atop
Mt. Werner. Scientists and students from around the world have used Storm Peak Lab over the past 30 years to study snowfall
patterns, climate change and weather movements. What better place to study snow and climate than the home of Champagne
Powder® snow? www.stormpeak.dri.edu
STEAMBOAT’S FAMOUS CHAMPAGNE POWDER® SNOW - FLUKE OF NATURE OR NATURAL WONDER? The term Champagne
Powder® snow was coined in Steamboat back in the 1950s to describe the light, dry quality of the snow here in Steamboat
Springs, Colorado. According to scientists from the Desert Research Institute, who operate a climate laboratory atop the resort’s
Storm Peak, there is a good scientific basis behind the name. The abundant snowfall is a result of Steamboat’s location within
the Park Range, which is the first significant barrier in the Northern Colorado Rockies to storms arriving from the Pacific.
Although the moisture from these storms has been depleted after passing the Wasatch Range in Utah, the Park Range causes a
so-called ‘feeder’ or orographic cloud to form. The orographic cloud is primarily filled with tiny super-cooled droplets. It is this
rare combination of feeder and seeder clouds that is responsible for the frequent occurrence of rimed crystals resulting in the
formation of Steamboat’s famous Champagne Powder® snow.
LARGEST SINGLE-DAY RECORD LAST YEAR: Despite low snowfall across the country this past winter, February 20, 2012 will
go down in history at the Steamboat Ski Area as the day the snow wouldn’t stop falling as 27 inches of powder piled up for a
single-day (24-hour: 5am-5am) snowfall record at mid-mountain. The single-day record at the summit still stands at 29 inches
recorded on January 25, 1996. As we all have witnessed over the past 50 years, abundant snowfall occurs with consistent
regularity in Ski Town, U.S.A.®
OTHER ACTIVITIES: The Champagne Powder® snow and fabulous skiing and snowboarding that have made Steamboat world
famous are complemented by an abundance of activities and amenities for all to enjoy. When you're done, take a dip in the
restorative waters of Steamboat’s namesake mineral Hot Springs. There’s a lot to do in one vacation, so be sure to give yourself
ample time here.
POPULACE
You never know who you might run into on this mountain or in town and what amazing things they may have done. Steamboat
residents have done everything from participating in the Olympics to starting the snowboard revolution to traveling more than
five million miles in just 14 days. The Locals release provides more detail as well as an insight into a number of the fantastic
folks that call the Yampa Valley home.
GOLDEN GIRL: Deb Armstrong reached the pinnacle of skiing, both as an athlete winning Olympic Gold in 1984
and as an instructor becoming a member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America Alpine National Team in
2004, the only past or present US Ski Team member to achieve this distinguished level. Having moved to
Steamboat in July 2007, Armstrong is currently a coach with the Steamboat Springs Winter Sport Club, hosts the
Steamboat Women’s Clinics and truly embodies the athletic and outdoor skiing spirit of Ski Town, U.S.A.®
GRANDFATHER OF SNOWBOARDING: In 1965, Sherman Poppen invented the Snurfer for his daughter. The
Snurfer gave inspiration to modern snowboarding pioneers Jake Burton Carpenter and Tom Sims, who made
additional modifications and launched the modern snowboarding phenomenon. His invention was recognized
by the Snowboarding Hall of Fame in 1995. He became a member of the Muskegon Area Sports Hall of Fame
in 2001 and a statue in his hometown was dedicated to his industry shaping invention in May 2012. Poppen
learned to snowboard when he moved to Steamboat, Colo. Currently, he and wife Louise live south of Atlanta.
WALKING AMONG THE STARS: Imagine dreaming of the stars and actually seeing them from Outer
Space. Steamboat Springs High School and University of Colorado graduate, Steve Swanson made his
maiden voyage to space as part of STS-117 Atlantis (June 8-22, 2007). In his two missions, Swanson
has accumulated a combined total of 26 hours and 22 minutes of EVA in four space walks and traveled
more than 11 million miles. He currently lives in Houston and is training for what could be his third trip
to space in the near future.
SILVER LINING-NORDIC COMBINED TEAM: Member of the US Olympic Team, Steamboat locals or
former residents all, recorded a historical performance at the 2010 Winter Games. One of the biggest
leaps was seen in nordic combined, where the USA medaled in every event including a gold-silver finish
for Billy Demong and Johnny Spillane in the large hill combined competition. Demong and Spillane were
joined by veteran Todd Lodwick and Brett Camerota for silver in the combined team event. And Johnny
Spillane brought home the first ever for the U.S., along the way earning at total of three silver medals.
LIGHTED MAN: A highlight of Winter Carnival for more than 70 years is the “Lighted Man.” Claudius Banks first donned his
famous costume in 1936-which many locals secretly believe was the inspiration for Robert Redford’s “Electric Horseman.” His
son, Jon, continues this winter tradition, utilizing a dazzling array of self-contained lights and fireworks.
FATHER OF FREESTYLE: When people think of the freestyle skiing, the name Park Smalley is usually uttered in the same
breath. Park produced six world champions as the US team’s first head coach and was a driving force behind making freestyle
skiing a demonstration sport at the 1988 Olympics.
LORIS WERNER: Born and raised in Steamboat Springs, Werner learned to walk and ski at the same time. The youngest
member of the famed Steamboat Werner family, Loris was only six when he entered the downhill race at the Winter Carnival.
While attending Western State College, Werner competed in all four disciplines and twice won the NCAA Skimeister
Championship. Werner went on to represent the United States at two different Olympics in alpine skiing. Not only was he an
accomplished skier, but Werner played a vital role in the development of the Steamboat ski area. And through his dedication to
the community and his love of the sport of skiing, Werner has truly helped turn Steamboat into Ski Town, U.S.A. He was
inducted into the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame in 2007.
SAFETY
BEAR THE SAFETY DOG: Join Steamboat’s Safety Dog – Bear – in his effort to promote safe skiing and
riding on the slopes. Bear, a three-year-old St. Bernard, along with Steamboat’s risk manager, Duncan
Draper, make numerous appearances at schools, special events and on the slopes to educate individuals
about SlopeWise and on-mountain safety. Bear is a highly sought after photo opportunity anytime he heads
out of the office, especially during National Safety Week in Steamboat.
HELMET POLICY: Intrawest recommends that all skiers and snowboarders visiting its resorts wear helmets.
In addition, Steamboat has a mandatory helmet requirement for all children and youth participants in Ski &
Snowboard School Programs as well as all students participating in freestyle terrain park programs,
regardless of their age. The helmet use guidelines underscore Intrawest’s commitment to guest safety and have the support of
the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) and Canada West Ski Areas Association (CWSAA).
BEACON BASIN: Steamboat’s avalanche beacon basin training area makes it easier for skiers and snowboarders to learn about
using personal avalanche transmitters in a controlled environment. Located at the Patrol HQ at the top of Sundown Express,
Beacon Basin currently features transmitters wired to a central control panel. One, or any combination up to all transmitters,
may be configured in varying orientations and depths. Steamboat’s Beacon Basin joins a growing number of Beacon Training
Parks across nine states in the United States as well as numerous locations across Canada and Europe, including Steamboat’s
sister resorts-Winter Park and Whistler. Avalanche conditions across Colorado are forecasted on a daily basis by the Colorado
Avalanche Information Center.
SLOPEWISE SAFETY INITIATIVE: The Steamboat Patrol, Courtesy Patrol & Mountain Management are enforcing slope safety
every day of the season through the resort’s SlopeWise Initiative. Again this year, the resort relies on its SlopeWise Code of
Conduct in an effort to make it extremely clear that every user of this mountain, regardless of ticket or passes type, understands
what is expected, and how the consequences of their actions can impact their ability to enjoy the slopes.
DOCTORS AND PARAMEDICS ON THE MOUNTAIN: Celebrating its 29th Anniversary, seven local physicians and another five
local paramedics exchange being on-call on the slopes through the resort’s mountain/ski patrol radio network for free skiing
privileges. In addition, the Yampa Valley Medical Center Emergency Doctors monitor radio traffic on this channel and are
available for immediate consultation and can monitor the patient’s condition prior to arriving at the ER. The state-of-the-art
Yampa Valley Medical Center is just a quarter mile from the slopes. Steamboat is one of the few resorts in the country that has
a program such as this.
AED: Having already been credited with saving the lives of several individuals, the resort utilizes several automated external
defibrillator (AED) units, which are capable of viewing and recording cardiac rhythms as well as administering life-saving
cardiac shocks. The resort first purchased an AED Life Pak during the 1992/93 season and now employs 14 AED units in its
cache.
TREE WELL IDENTIFICATION SIGNS: Steamboat has earned a worldwide reputation for its tree terrain and
signature Champagne Powder® snow. However, skiing or riding in treed areas and deep snow is an individual
choice and carries with it inherit risks. Although very rare, a fall into deep, ungroomed snow can be
suffocating and fatal. The resort developed specific signage, now adopted throughout the industry, as an
added measure to generate awareness amongst powderhounds to these factors. Remember, be aware of deep
snow conditions, tree wells and other natural and manmade obstacles; if skiing/riding in deep snow or near
trees, stay with a partner and remain in visual contact; stay close enough to either pull or dig out your partner;
and, if your partner becomes immersed, first try to clear an airway, then call Patrol, 970.871.5911.
WESTERN
THREE-WIRE WINTERS: Steamboat enjoys more than its fair share of three-wire winter, when the snow stacks up past the third
row of ranch fence wires. Yampa Valley ranchers have traditionally measured the severity of a Routt County winter by how
high the snow stacks up against their four fence wires. As Sureva Towler writes in her book, The History of Skiing at
Steamboat Springs, “By January or February of a typical winter, snow will cover the third fence wire, usually 30 inches high.”
Four-wire winters, generally more than 350 inches at the resort’s mid-mountain location, were recorded in 1981/82, 1983/84,
1989/90, 1992/93, 1995/96, 1996/97, 1999/2000, 2005/06, 2007/08, 2008/09 and 2010/11.
RANCHING ROOTS WAY OF LIFE: Never far from its ranching roots, Steamboat remains firmly linked to a Western tradition
that sets it apart from every other ski community. Many of the same families have been ranching this valley for more than 100
years. In fact, Steamboat Ski Resort employs a handful of active ranchers on staff. A typical summer's day for these Steamboat
Ski Resort employees includes eight hours of maneuvering a backhoe or excavator at the base of the ski area in the summer
before heading home to gather hay and tend to sheep and cattle on ranches around Steamboat Springs. These employees work
year-round for the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation and moonlight as snowcat groomers throughout the winter months.
4TH GENERATION: A fourth-generation Steamboat native, Ray Heid's cousins include the Werner family of ski racing fame:
Buddy, Skeeter and Loris. Heid made the 1960 Olympic ski jumping team as an alternate and served as a fore-jumper, flying
farther than many of the competitors who followed him. Before the Olympics, Heid competed for the University of Wyoming as
a four-way skier (downhill, slalom, jumping and cross country), and after the Olympics, he coached there. He moved back to
Steamboat in 1985, where he runs the family ranch, Del’s Triangle 3. You can find Ray telemark skiing nearly ever day where
he logs nearly 10,000 vertical daily.
COWBOY DOWNHILL: It all began 39 years ago when Billy Kidd, Steamboat’s Director of Skiing, and Larry Mahan, six-time
All-Around World Champion cowboy, decided to invite a few of the ProRodeo stars to Steamboat for a day of skiing. The
cowboys had such a great time that the Downhill has become the most popular event of the season with over 100 of the best
professional rodeo cowboys competing in the most unique ski rodeo in the country. Sponsored by Bud Light, the Cowboy
Downhill is always scheduled to coincide with the National Western Stock Show in Denver.
SUMMER
STEAMBOAT BIKE PARK: The resort unveiled its new Steamboat Bike Park to rave reviews with
five downhill trails including one expert jump trail this past summer. The downhill revolution
sweeping the mountain continues when riders again attack the trails in 2013. Crews are hard at
work adding two new downhill trails, built in conjunction with legendary trail developers Gravity
Logic, including a beginner trail, Tenderfoot and an additional expert trail, Rawhide. Outside of
the Steamboat Bike Park, work continues on a new 6% grade multi-use cross country trail that
will access even more of the resort’s legendary terrain on Mount Werner.
BICYCLE FRIENDLY BUSINESS: Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation has pedaled, climbed and cruised its way
to earn Platinum Designation in Bicycle Friendly Business program from the Routt County Riders for it
contributions to the cycling community of Steamboat Springs and Routt County. The Bicycling Friendly
Business program awarded Platinum, Gold and Bronze status to nine businesses across the community.
MEN’S JOURNAL - BEST MOUNTAIN TOWNS: Steamboat is known around the globe as a winter playground mecca for outdoor
enthusiasts; however, now summer is fast gaining ground and attracting the focus of individuals from recreational first-timers to
adrenaline junkies and elite athletes. As locals have proclaimed for years, “You come to Steamboat for the winters, but stay for
the summers.” Find out what Men’s Journal thought of summer in Ski Town, U.S.A. and come explore what happens when all
the Champagne Powder snow melts.
BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES – GOLD LEVEL: The League of American Bicyclists announced the
largest round of Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC) in the program's history. First called out for its
community efforts in 2007, Steamboat was featured for the second straight year with Gold Status this past
spring 2012. Steamboat joins 16 other communities in the state to be recognized and is only one of 4 Colorado
communities (Breckenridge, Durango & Fort Collins) to enjoy Gold Status.
HAYMAKER PATIO GRILL: The Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s Food & Beverage team was selected as the new Food
& Beverage Manager for the Haymaker Golf Course and Clubhouse restaurant, starting with the 2012 summer season. The
Haymaker Patio Grill features an all-day clubhouse menu with items sourced from local suppliers including Steamboat Meat &
Seafood Company. Whether dining in the clubhouse, on the patio or around the course, food selections span the spectrum
featuring salads, sandwiches and entrees including the house specialty – the Boat Burger, a single, double or triple patty burger
topped with all the fixin’s. The restaurant hosts themed evenings every night of the week as well as special holiday events, such
as Mother's Day Brunch. The Clubhouse facility is available for special events for groups and weddings.
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STEAMBOAT RECOGNIZED FOR INDUSTRYLEADING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013-One trip up the Gondola with views of the incredible Yampa
Valley below will inspire action in protecting the environment and in Steamboat that environmental commitment is woven into
every fabric of daily life. The Steamboat Ski Resort & Corporation has introduced industry-leading programs that have
reshaped the environmental landscape in the Yampa Valley including its award-winning Zero Waste Initiative.
“Steamboat truly has become one of the premier leaders in the industry for implementing environmental initiatives,” said Chris
Diamond, president and chief operating officer of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. “Steamboat employees create
sustainable programs that span beyond the resort. It is only together and through the wise use of natural resources as well as the
preservation and enhancement of the National Forest that Steamboat will go beyond providing just recreation; and, ensure a
sound environmental experience for all who come in contact with the mountain, company and community.”
The Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation is focused on continuing to set a high standard for resort environmental programs and
provide responsible stewardship of the public and private lands on which the resort operation resides. The resort focuses its
efforts across a wide spectrum concentrating on Energy Efficiency & Renewability, Recycling & Waste Management,
Community & Education Outreach, Forest Stewardship, Environmental Granting, Sustainability Programs and Partnerships.
ZERO WASTE & SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE
Steamboat Ski Area created the Zero Waste Initiative which focuses on composting for all organic material and paper products;
recycling across all F&B outlets; and, provides reusable products. The resort teamed with the Milner landfill to create a pilot
composting program for all of Routt County, and the resort continues to spread the message of waste reduction by working with
local community organizations to help them adopt similar Zero Waste programs.
The resort diverted on average 80% of organic waste from F&B outlets during the past
year. Some 440 yards of cardboard material, 2,400 yards of single-stream, along with
thousands of pounds of heavy industrial metal, primarily steel from on-mountain
equipment, was also recycled.
Zero Waste is driving decisions that impact the environment from the beginning of the
process. By purchasing appropriate materials that can be recycled, reused or
composted, Steamboat is eliminating the amount of waste that goes into our landfills.
This way, organic materials can be turned into a resource for the future, which creates
a cycle instead.
In addition to this initial push towards food waste, solids from the wastewater
treatment plant and beetle-killed wood are also composted as part of a Recycling
Resources Opportunities Grant for composting from the Colorado Department of
Public Health and Environment.
The goal is not only to eliminate waste, but to educate guests about environmental
practices which they can take home with them, and in essence, continue the process. All receptacles are clearly labeled with
recycling and composting instructions; and during high traffic weekends and events, a Green Team will assist people depose of
materials in the proper area.
In addition to zero waste, Steamboat’s commitment to environmental sustainability continues throughout the Food & Beverage
division and all resort dining outlets. The following is only a sampling of what is taking place at the resort.
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Free Trade, Organic Coffee
All Natural Milk
Eliminated Trans fats Five Years Ago
New Thunderhead Deck Furniture Made Entirely from
Recycled Materials
 To-Go Biodegradable Sugar Plastic (utensils & cups)
 Round-Up Room Conversion (80% Waste Reduction)
 Reusable Stainless Steel H2O Bottles & Coffee Cups
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Pilot Composting Program
Bio-Bags/Reusable Bags For To-Go Items
Eliminated Individual Condiments For Dispenser Version
Recycle Coffee Grounds
Recycled Paper Products (tissues, napkins, paper towels)
Recycling (Front/Back Of House) For All Outlets
Hemp Hats Worn By All Chefs
Sustainable Organic & Farm-to-Table Ingredients/Products
The resort utilizes several local and Colorado companies for sustainable, organic and farm-to-table products including River
Ranches, Grant Family Farms, Haystack Goat Cheese, Wingtime Sauce, Dean Martin Asian Sauce, Colorado-made gelato and
vegetables from micro-greenhouse in Denver.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY, RENEWABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY
2010 Silver Eagle Award: Steamboat was recognized with the 2010 National Ski Area Association’s Silver Eagle Award for
Recycling and Waste Reduction due to its newly implemented Zero Waste Initiative, which aims to eliminate all waste from
resort Food & Beverage outlets with recycling, reusing and composting programs. During the inaugural year of the initiative,
the resort saw 62 percent landfill diversion rate and 73 percent diversion rate from recycling.
Recycler of the Year: The Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s Food & Beverage Director, Liz Wahl was honored as the
2010 Recycler of the Year by the Colorado Association for Recycling (CAFR) during its annual Summit for Recycling held
June 6-8, 2010 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. CAFR is the leading independent, non-profit organization in Colorado that is
actively working to promote and encourage recycling through programs that educate the public, local governments, businesses,
and Colorado's elected officials.
Environmental Task Force: The Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation recently instigated across all resort divisions an
employee-driven, initiative-based task force responsible for creating a model resort environmental and sustainability program
that reduces waste by controlling supply, educating users, building advocate groups and maximizing recovery.
Environmental Chairlifts: The Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation installed the Christie Peak Express, a high-speed sixperson chairlift, replacing several base area lifts during the summer of 2007. In 2006, the resort installed Sunshine Express, a
high-speed quad in Sunshine Bowl and in 2004, a Leitner-Poma of America fixed-grip triple chairlift, Burgess Creek triple. As
a part of its long-standing commitment to the environment, the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation uses alternative energy to
power all three chairlifts. Sunshine Express utilizes a combination of solar and wind renewable energy and is believed to be the
only chairlift in the nation to be powered using solar energy. Christie Peak Express and Burgess Creek are powered entirely by
renewable wind energy.
Community Wide Zero Waste: In summer 2009, Wahl directed the successful launch of a community Zero Waste initiative
focused on the reduction and ultimate elimination of waste at five large-scale, public community events. In its inaugural year,
these all-volunteer events educated approximately 15,000 citizens, businesses and visitors; unified existing environmental
groups and efforts; and changed attendees’ behaviors to minimize and eliminate waste..
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Water Conservation - The resort has saved significant quantities of water through the use of low flush toilets and auto shut-off
faucets. A low flush toilet uses approximately 64% less water than a regular 4.5-gallon fixture. Decreased use has also resulted
in reduced wastewater volume discharge. Currently, 20,000 feet (3.78 miles) of primary snowmaking pipe is being installed that
is rated to last an average of 50 years, twice as long as existing pipe and able to handle pressure upwards of 1,000 pounds per
square inch. This pipe will essentially eliminate leaks and Steamboat becomes one of the first resorts in the country to use this
technology by installing more than 70,000 feet (13+ miles/33km) of snowmaking pipe over the past three years. This year’s
total pipe length alone equates to stacking 36 Washington Monuments on top of each other.
Energy Reduction: Significant strides have been made to reduce energy usage and CO2 emissions across the resort. The
snowmaking system has converted to high efficiency guns in many areas (tower guns on Heavenly Daze and Buddy’s Run),
compressors and sophisticated computer controls. The resort has transitioned to all 4-stroke snowmobile models, uses newer,
state-of-the-art snowcats and has replaced kitchen equipment in on-mountain restaurants that are all more energy efficient. The
resort utilizes recycled waste oil to heat its Slope Maintenance Facility and is in the midst of a comprehensive light bulb
replacement project across the resort.
Resort Public Transit: SSRC operates a fleet of people movers to provide shuttle service from a variety of near site parking
facilities to the ski resort as well as employee housing The Ponds at Steamboat. The shuttle system, along with the city bus
system, transports the majority of guests from remote parking, downtown and area condominiums. These efforts reduce the
vehicle miles traveled by guests and employees by approximately 1.2 million miles last year as well as reduced emissions and
traffic congestion. Both the resort and city’s transportation system is free.
Resort Collateral: SSRC produces marketing, sales, and resort collateral as well as food & beverage products using recycled
paper and materials. In addition, the numbers of publications as well as the quantity of each publication have been reduced over
the past several years moving to electronic versions. Regardless of the medium each piece devotes a segment to the
encouragement of environmental consciousness; highlight environmental initiatives at the ski area, and the cooperative efforts
with outside agencies.
Uniforms: For the summer, the resort's summer uniform shirt is made from 50% recycled products. In an effort to reuse and
recycle, Steamboat annually donates pallets of uniforms (jackets, pants, vests & fleeces) to various organizations across the
United States and internationally. For example, old employee uniforms have been sent to Iraq and Yugoslavia in order to help
villagers and refugees. Nearly 2,000 items including waterproof parkas, vests, and ski pants, as well as sweaters, fleece vests
and fleece pullovers, were sent overseas. Both shipments were airlifted by military planes and distributed by volunteers.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS & EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH
Community Programs & Outreach: Employees donated their most valuable commodity – time – to community programs
including: Bike-to-Work Program; major Re-Tree Vegetation Project; Trail Days, and, Zero Waste Initiative, which now spans
numerous community events. In addition, the resort has continued its Guided Nature Tours, Interpretive Signage Program and
Employee Mountain Clean-Up efforts. The resort's environmental education outreach programs extend to school and youth
groups, the local community, employees and visitors to better help them understand and appreciate the alpine environment.
With more than 20 specific efforts, from tree planting to creek rehabilitation and from monetary contributions to nature trails on
the mountain, Steamboat along with its environmental partners makes education a daily commitment.
Interpretive Signs at Thunderhead: A series of informative signs overlooking the Yampa Valley and the ski area were
installed on the third floor of Thunderhead. These signs were designed in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service and the
Colorado Division of Wildlife, and feature wildlife information, local history and points of interest.
Guided Nature Tours: Join one of the naturalists from Yampatika's Education Partnership for a free tour and receive
interpretive information on the forest, mountain habitat and indigenous flora and fauna. Meet at the top of Why Not at 1:30pm
on Tuesday & Thursday. Tours run from mid-December through March.
Mesa Schoolhouse: During the 1999 summer, Steamboat employees donated their time to paint the 83-year-old Mesa
Schoolhouse at the foot of Rabbit Ears Pass on US. 40. Recently white with green trim, this “little red schoolhouse” was
restored to its landmark red color. The one-room building was one of the first schools in Routt County and operated until 1959
when the district consolidated.
Purchase of Development Rights: This program allows ranchers and other landowners to sell all future development rights on
their land to a conservation trust. In Routt County, PDR established a fund that helps buy ranch development rights, placing
the property in protected status. Several ranchers have already taken advantage of this program, ensuring that the wide-open
spaces of the Yampa Valley are preserved forever. Tom Baer, the resort’s videographer, produced a 20-minute video that was
instrumental in convincing Routt County voters to pass the PDR proposal. This particular program is generating national
attention and has become a model for other communities.
Carpenter Ranch/Nature Conservancy Project: Resort staff traded their regular jobs for hammers and paintbrushes for a day
to fix up the Nature Conservancy’s Carpenter Ranch. The staff contributed 600 hours of labor in just one day. This project
demonstrated the resort’s strong community spirit and its commitment to the Yampa Valley’s unique cultural heritage and
natural values. The Carpenter Ranch is located 20 miles west of Steamboat Springs in Hayden, CO.
Tree Planting Project at Rough Rider Basin: Through a joint project with the U. S. Forest Service and the Boy Scouts of
America, more than 800 spruce seedlings were planted at the ski area’s kids-only winter adventure park, Rough Rider Basin.
Resort staff teamed up with area Cub and Boy Scouts for a day of planting, forestry and environmental awareness.
Butcherknife Creek Rehabilitation: The resort donated personnel and heavy equipment to the Strawberry Park Elementary
School rehabilitation program at Butcherknife Creek. Re-hab included regrading and revegetating stream banks, as well as
improving habitat for fish and wildlife. The fourth and fifth graders learned about the importance and fragility of the
environment.
2002 Silver Eagle Award: Steamboat was honored with the Silver Eagle Award for Excellence in Environmental Education.
The resort edged out finalists, Vail and Whistler/Blackcomb, for the award. The Golden and Silver Eagle Awards were
established in 1993 by Mountain Sports Media to recognize and encourage the environmental achievements of resorts.
Routt County Woolens: The vast amounts of snow that blanket the high country of Colorado make Steamboat Springs a world
class ski resort and also produce some of the nation's cleanest wool. From the mountain meadows, river valleys and rolling sage
country of northwest Colorado, Routt County Woolens, LLC brings to you the original, natural, "miracle fiber" used in making
these premium quality wool products. Wool is naturally water and soil resistant, will keep you warm and cozy, and is an allnatural fiber made by Mother Nature herself. These American-made products are created with high quality standards in an effort
to supply you with a true keepsake of the American West. In fact, Routt County Woolen blankets have been presented to
Steamboat Grand owners and purchased by the ski area for special events, functions & gifts. www.coloradowool.net
FOREST STEWARDSHIP
Mountain Pine Beetle: This summer, the resort embarked upon the next logging phase removing dead lodgepole pine trees on
the lower mountain. In more technical and steep areas, the resort employed a helicopter to assist in tree removal during the latter
phases of the project. Similar logging work completed last summer resulted in powderhounds rediscovering newly gladed
terrain that hadn’t been enjoyed for seasons. The beetle is part of nature’s eco-cycle, which typically sees its effect every 20 to
30 years. The ski area enjoys a diverse forest where Steamboat is fortunate that the forest cover on the mountain is comprised
primarily of Engelmann Spruce, Subalpine Fir, Lodgepole and Aspen as well as a few Douglas fir.
Area Design: Techniques such as trail edge feathering, scalloping, and glading are utilized by SSRC to reduce the visual impact
of cross cutting ski trails on Mt. Werner. Prior to upgrading or expanding trails, a visuals management plan is developed which
addresses the ultimate visual compatibility with surrounding areas. Today, computers are utilized to determine visual, water
and soil impacts before a single piece of dirt is touched.
Trail Development: Most of the hiking and biking trails on the mountain were built by hand to minimize impacts. Trail design
and improvements are based upon environmental factors such as wind throw, exposure, and maintenance of healthy tree stands,
wildlife concerns, and visual impacts. The integrity of natural water courses and wetlands are protected and buffered. In 1992,
horses were used to haul heavy equipment during new lift construction, as opposed to building new roads for vehicle traffic.
Since 1996, new chairlifts have been installed using helicopters lessening the demands for roads and minimizing impacts to
surrounding areas. In addition, the resort used a "light on the land" approach when developing Pioneer Ridge and Morningside
Park expansion areas. Essentially this translates into minimizing short and long term impacts to the ecosystem, as well as
through the best management practices, using design standards that provide for high quality aesthetics and land management.
Habitat Enhancement: Habitats that support bird and other wildlife populations are studied so that improvements can be
made. SSRC specialists count Neotropical birds each spring. Currently, SSRC is working with other agencies, exploring
possibilities for improving nesting habitat for migratory birds. With an increased awareness of habitats that are preferred by
certain species, SSRC has been able to work toward maintaining a balance between changes made to the mountain and the
integrity of natural habitats.
Re-vegetation Program: Special re-vegetation practices, which utilize natural grasses and plants provide improved wildlife
habitat for many foraging species. SSRC is an active member of the Colorado Native Plant Society and has an ongoing
employee education program in place.
Slash Management: Where pertinent, management practices on the mountain include stacking low brush or slash, or dispersing
brush to provide habitat for the many species that thrive on this type of habitat. This practice also serves to slow surface runoff,
return soil nutrients, and provide shade for new forest growth.
Fuels Management: An aggressive program to minimize fire hazard is ongoing. This includes removing potential fire fuels,
the use of spark arrestors on vehicles and machinery, and general education of mountain users. Several resort personnel have
attained their red card certification from the US Forest Service as well as interagency cooperative programs and training has
been implemented. In addition, smoking is prohibited across the entire ski area.
Mountain Project Day: The annual spring on-mountain project day, now in its 21st year, has been organized with more than
100 resort employees working on projects, gathering litter and other materials from across the area. On average nearly 100
gallons of material is removed or recycled from the resort this day.
ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTING
Environmental Granting: Steamboat’s Environmental Granting Program, housed at the Yampa Valley Community
Foundation, awarded $23,000 this past season to environmental programs across the Yampa Valley.
2011/12
$25,000
2010/11
$23,000
2009/10
$20,000
2008/09
$27,000
2007/08
$56,552
2006/07
$39,715
2005/06
$55,028
2004/05
$29,300
2003/04
$14,330
Total
$288,821
Since its inaugural year in 2004, 60 projects have been granted nearly $290,000, representing a variety of nonprofit
organizations across the Yampa Valley. The fund is supported with donations from Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation
employees, special sales of individual chairs from removed lifts and through Passport Club membership sales. www.yvcf.org
Old Chair Sale: Through the sale of 175 chairs from the old Christie II, Headwall and Preview lifts, the resort raised $43,750
that went to the Ski Corp. Environmental Fund, housed with the Yampa Valley Community Foundation. Selling out in less than
two hours, each chair was offered to the public for a minimum donation of $250. These three chairlifts were replaced with the
Christie Peak Express, a Leitner-Poma high-speed six-person chairlift, before the 2007/08 season.
AWARDS
NSAA National Environmental Awards: Steamboat has received national recognition with several environmental awards as
well as being a finalist for many other awards. Established in 1993, the Golden & Silver Eagle Awards for Environmental
Excellence recognize the environmental achievements of ski areas each year by NSAA, the trade association for ski area owners
and operators, representing 329 alpine resorts in North America.
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2010 NSAA Silver Eagle Award for Recycling and Waste Reduction
2003 NSAA Silver Eagle Award for Stakeholder Relations--Finalist
2002 NSAA Silver Eagle Award for Environmental Education
2000 NSAA Silver Eagle Award for Area Visual Impacts--Finalist
1998 NSAA Silver Eagle Award for Environmental Excellence in Area Design
1994 NSAA Golden Eagle Award for Overall Environmental Excellence in Ski Areas--Finalist
1993 NSAA Silver Eagle Award for Recycling Program
Colorado Recycler of the Year: The Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s Food & Beverage Director, Liz Wahl was honored
as the 2010 Recycler of the Year by the Colorado Association for Recycling (CAFR) during its annual Summit for Recycling
held June 6-8, 2010 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
SUSTAINABLE SLOPES & KEEP WINTER COOL PROGRAMS
Keep Winter Cool: A partnership between the National Ski Association of America and the Natural Resources Defense
Council resulted in Keep Winter Cool, a campaign to lead the fight against Global Climate Change. Learn more www.keepwintercool.org.
Sustainable Slopes Program: The National Ski Areas Association developed an environmental charter, Sustainable Slopes,
which Steamboat is an active participant. Steamboat celebrated Sustainable Slopes Day and the resort’s environmental
programs this past season, focusing on several activities and special events including HOV (high occupancy vehicles) rewards
program; environmental kiosk exhibit; on-mountain Eco-Tours and environmental partners. www.nsaa.org
PARTNERS
US Forest Service: Recreation on this public land is provided by a unique partnership between the Steamboat Ski & Resort
Corporation and the Routt/Medicine Bow National Forest. The resort is committed to the wise use of natural resources, as well
as the preservation and enhancement of the National Forest. Join Steamboat in its commitment to preserve this special
environment by helping keep National Forest lands beautiful.
Partnerships: SSRC fosters creative partnerships with the Colorado Division of Wildlife, the U.S. Forest Service, the
American Birding Association, and various community organizations such as the Yampatika, working toward proper
stewardship of the forest and ecosystem management. The resort also participates in fundraising events and contributes to a
variety of non-profit organizations including the Nature Conservancy.
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INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS MAKE STEAMBOAT
THE FAMILY DESTINATION FOR GENERATIONS
Traditionally Ranked As One of The Best Family Ski Resort in North America
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013- Steamboat has built a reputation over the past five decades as one of the
best Family Ski Resorts in North America and continues to focus on its award-winning family programs to create the best
winter experience both on and off the mountain in Ski Town, U.S.A.®
“Steamboat has always been at the forefront of creating innovative children and family
programs in the ski industry over the past 50 years,” said Rob Perlman, senior vice
president of sales and marketing. “With pioneering programs like Kids Ski Free™,
Kids Fly Free, Family Privates and Steamboat MountainWatch to name just a few,
Steamboat continues to distance itself from every other resort within the industry as the
preeminent leader in family programs and entertainment.”
Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.® has been on the cutting edge in the family arena since
the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club first hit the slopes at historic Howelsen Hill
in 1913. The community has embraced snow with an almost fanatic zeal enabling it to
reach significant milestones including Steamboat’s 1st Winter Carnival in 1914; public
schools accredited ski curriculum in 1944; Audrey Light Temple’s Little Toots
Program organized in 1957; Soda Pop Slalom first left the starting gate in 1973; and
the 1st International Winter Special Olympics in 1977.
Since then, numerous innovations, based upon that same early pioneering spirit, have
followed at the ski resort. Steamboat set the standard within the industry by pioneering
the first Kids Ski Free program back in 1982, later adding Kids Rent Free; the first
Kids Fly Free package; 27 years of providing free child season passes with parent pass
purchase; and last winter’s new Signature Four, Palomino Pals and Bandit Snowboard
programs.
SKI TOWN, U.S.A.
MILESTONES
Howelsen Hill ...................................1913
Winter Sports Club ...........................1914
Winter Carnival ................................1914
Public School Ski Curriculum...........1944
Little Toots Program .........................1957
Billy Kidd Free Clinics .....................1970
Soda Pop Slalom ...............................1973
1st Winter Special Olympics..............1977
Kids Ski Free ....................................1982
Dedicated Children Center ................1982
Family Season Pass Program ............1984
Family Western BBQ........................1987
Slow Skiing/Riding Zones ................1993
Kids Rent Free ..................................1994
Teen Ticket .......................................1994
Kids Fly Free ....................................2001
Grandkids Ski Free ...........................2001
Steamboat MountainWatch ...............2004
Family Privates .................................2005
Sunshine Bowl Family Area .............2006
Family Snow Festival .......................2006
North America’s #1 Family Resort ...2009
New Kids’ Vacation Center ..............2009
Lil’ Rodeo Terrain Park ....................2009
Signature Four Program ....................2011
Palomino Pals ...................................2011
Bandits Snowboard Programs ...........2011
Burton Riglet Park ............................2011
“We believe the best way to enjoy the Steamboat Ski Area is with family and friends,”
continued Perlman. “Unlike many sports, the entire family, multi-generations in fact,
can ski and ride together creating lifelong memories and shared family experiences and traditions that we hope continue for
years to come.”
COMPLIMENTARY TOURS
Mountain Tours: Free mountain tours, perfect for members of the family, are offered daily at 10:30am, starting outside the
upper gondola terminal at the top of Vagabond. Get a comprehensive tour of the intermediate and advanced trails with
information about resort services and the surrounding area.
Ski with Billy Kidd: Join Steamboat’s Director of Skiing, 1964 Olympic Silver Medalist and World Champion Billy Kidd, for
free pointers and a run down Heavenly Daze. Check the sign at the top of the gondola to see if Billy is skiing today, and join
him in front of the BK sign at the top of Why Not at 1:00pm.
Nelson on Nelson’s: Nelson Carmichael, 1992 Olympic Bronze Medalist, 2-time World Cup Mogul Champion, 6-time US
National Mogul Champion and Professional Mogul Tour Champion, hosts a free mogul clinic on Nelson’s Run at 1:00pm on
select Sundays through the season. Check the grooming report to see if Nelson is skiing.
Guided Nature Tours: Join one of the naturalists from Yampatika's Education Partnership for a free tour with interpretive
information on the forest, mountain habitat and indigenous flora and fauna. Meet at the top of Why Not at 1:30pm on Tuesday
& Thursday. Tours run from mid-December through late March/early April.
FAMILY FRIENDLY ACCOLADES
SKI Magazine-Top Resorts
Top 10 Family Resort - 1998-2011
Family Ski Hub
Top Family Ski Resort - 2009, 2010
MSNBC.com
10 Ski Resorts Perfect for the Entire Family - 2010
TripAdvisor’s Family Vacation Critic
10 Best Family Resorts - 2012
Forbes
10 Best Family Ski Resorts - 2011
Sherman’s Travel
Top 10 Family Ski Resorts - 2010
Outside Magazine
Top 4 Best Family Resorts - 2010
Parents Magazine
10 Super Ski Resorts - 2009
National Geographic
World’s Best Ski Towns - 2012
Sports Illustrated for Kids
Top Ten Kid Friendly Winter Vacation Getaway
SPECIAL FAMILY FEATURES
Rough Rider Basin: Steamboat’s Rough Rider Basin is a kids-only zone. It’s a taste of the Wild West, including teepees, a log
cabin playhouse and the Fort Rough Rider picnic area. With its own surface lift and terrain features, Rough Rider Basin is a
complete environment for kids. Remember—adults must be accompanied by a child!
Kids-Only Lifts: Steamboat makes learning to ski easy, with three Kids’ Vacation Center beginner magic carpet lifts.
Monster Kids: Steamboat’s kids-only site is www.steamboat.snowmonsters.com. Find out all about the mountain from the
SnowMonsters and what you can expect on the slopes during your families’ visit.
Family Privates: Imagine you could spend time together as a family and build memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime, all while
skiing or riding one of North America’s top resorts. Steamboat’s Family Privates offer all-day and half-day private clinics for
the entire family! The personal attention you receive with a one-on-family private is the quickest way to improve your
technique.
Terrain Parks: Steamboat is home to four progressive terrain parks, offering a beginner, intermediate and advanced experience
for freestyle skiers and snowboarders. Lil’ Rodeo, located at the base of the mountain, is the ideal place to get started; then
show off your skills to family and friends before moving on to the intermediate park,
Rabbit Ears. By creating distinct areas of play, families can feel comfortable learning
freestyle tricks and progress to the next park/stage when ready.
Burton Riglet Park: Join the Steamboat Snowboard School staff in the base area at the
FREE Burton Riglet Park on select days throughout the season. This Burton free
product demo and mini snowboard park is designed to introduce kids ages 6 & under to
snowboarding at Steamboat. The Burton Riglet Park includes specialized equipment
from Burton, beginner terrain park features and hands-on assistance from our
professional Steamboat Snowboard School staff.
KVC Mercantile Specialty Store: This is a kids-only specialty store located in the Kids’ Vacation Center featuring everything
the youngest member of the family might need on the slopes. Goggles, mittens, gloves and specialty gifts all designed with the
youngest skiers and riders in mind.
Steamboat MountainWatch Powered by Flaik: Steamboat was the first resort to offer this level of service and convenience
for every child in the resort’s Ski & Snowboard School program. Steamboat MountainWatch allows the resort to monitor
children in its Kids’ Vacation Center programs while providing the peace of mind for parents to completely enjoy their day on
the slopes without worrying about the kids. At the end of their day on the snow, families can use the Flaik system at home to
track their activity on the mountain.
Helmets: Intrawest recommends that all skiers and snowboarders visiting its resorts wear helmets and requires helmet use for
all children and youth participants in Ski & Snowboard School Programs as well as all students participating in freestyle terrain
park programs, regardless of their age.
Sunshine Family Trail: Discover the magic of this special family trail that snakes its way through the trees between Flintlock
and Sunshine Lift Line trails in Sunshine Bowl. Kids come up close and personal with cartoon characters including the Snow
Monsters, Steamboat Olympians and more. See if you can find them all as you encounter whoop-de-doos, powder and the
feeling of being the only family on this trail. No matter how many times you venture on this trip, every one will be different.
Western BBQ: If you’re into a lively, fun-filled family adventure, an evening at the Western BBQ offers the perfect family
recipe for a memorable western adventure including live western music, dancing and special activities like the spoon contest.
FUN FAMILY EVENTS
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS WINTER SPORTS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP DAY-November 21, 2012
Scholarship Day marks the first day of the season with revenues from the day’s specially priced ticket benefiting the Steamboat
Springs Winter Sports Club Scholarship Fund. Scholarship Day has raised nearly $740,000 since 1991/92. This fund provides
financial support for deserving local children participating in Club programs. In fact, the Winter Sports Club is one of the oldest and
most recognized ski clubs in the United States and has named three times as the United States Ski & Snowboard Association’s Club of
the Year.
BILLY KIDD RACE CAMPS–Dec. 17-19, 24-26, Jan. 21-23, Feb. 18-20 & March 18-20, 2013
When you think of legends in American skiing, the name Billy Kidd is at the top of the list. A World Champion and Olympic silver
medalist, Kidd applies the same principles and techniques that produce World Champions to a skiing improvement program for skiers
of all ages. Today his vision continues, providing intermediate and advanced skiers access to the top training techniques in ski racing,
plus Billy’s unique experience, enthusiasm and expertise are active parts of the program. The Billy Kidd Race Camps use simple
coaching methods, small class sizes and video analysis to improve skills for Intermediate through Advanced skiers.
The Steamboat Ski & Snowboard School treats tourists and locals to spectacular on-snow parades down the mountain lit only by
torches. The parades are in celebration of a holiday or local event throughout the season. In conjunction with the torchlight parades, a
fireworks display will illuminate the sky providing a perfect ending to the evening. Again this year, the young ones get a chance to ski
down the mountain and join in the excitement as a special finale to the Kids’ Ski Week program. The Kids Torchlight Parades are
December 26th and February 20th.
50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION – January 11-21, 2013
It seems like the blink of an eye. That it was just yesterday the first skis were strapped on, the principal trails were laid out and the ski
area first took shape. This year, celebrate the amazing spirit and vision that created the Steamboat Ski Area 50 years ago and all that
has evolved over that time. We celebrate a mountain that is truly legendary in its physical attributes and equally compelling in its
emotional ones. With events, promotions and specials all season long, make sure to mark your calendars to be in Ski Town, U.S.A.®
during Steamboat’s Birthday Blowout celebration taking place from January 11 through 21. Be here as Steamboat goes all out for it
50th Annivesary with fireworks, torchlight parade, free concerts and special events culminating the anniversary period with the Bud
Light Cowboy Downhill on Jan. 21st.
50th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION-January 12, 2013
The Steamboat Ski Area celebrates its 50th birthday with special celebrations! Jim Temple, son of a local ranching family, spearheaded
the development of the Steamboat Ski Area in response to the growing popularity of the sport. After a brief start, Storm Mountain
officially reopened in January 12, 1963 with a double chairlift and an A-frame warming house. The day's cash receipts were $13.75
and the temperature hovered at -25°F. Since that January day in 1963, the Steamboat Ski Area has been treating powderhounds to
heaps of Champagne Powder® snow and an experience unlike another other.
BUD LIGHT ROCKS THE BOAT FREE CONCERT SERIES – Jan. 12, Feb. 12, March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6 & 14, 2013
The Steamboat Ski Area will again be rockin’ during its Golden Anniversary season as the Bud Light Rocks the ‘Boat Free Music
Series returns for the 14th season offering a great mixture of various musical genres. The Rocks the 'Boat series has brought together
everything from bluegrass and New Orleans style rhythm & blues to a traditional Irish sound. Past free concerts have included Big
Head Todd & the Monsters, Ozomatli, Susan Tedeschi, Gin Blossoms, Joseph Israel, North Mississippi All Stars, Freddy Jones Band,
Sister Hazel, Young Dubliners, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, The Dudes, and The Samples.
8th STARS ALL MOUNTAIN ADAPTIVE CAMP-January 2013
The Steamboat All-Mountain Adaptive Ski Camp combines instructor and volunteer training, adaptive ski clinics, and a backcountry
powder cat trip with Steamboat Powdercats for adults with disabilities. With significant interest last year, the camp is anticipating
increased participating this year with around 20 disabled participants, including special guests. www.steamboatstars.com
The Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation enhances its company-wide strategic initiative of safe and responsible skiing and riding with
a variety of special activities planned for National Safety Awareness Week including: Bear the Safety Dog, mountain safety tips;
specials; avalanche awareness; helmet checks; specials on helmet purchases; daily safety messaging and more. The resort typically
kicks off its annual Safety Awareness Poster Contest for elementary-school children with visits by patrol during this week.
39th BUD LIGHT COWBOY DOWNHILL-Monday, January 21, 2013 (NEW DAY!)
It all began 39 years ago when Billy Kidd, Steamboat’s Director of Skiing, and Larry Mahan, six-time All-Around World Champion
cowboy, decided to invite a few of the ProRodeo stars to Steamboat for a day of skiing. The cowboys had such a great time that the
Downhill has become the most popular event of the season with over 100 of the best professional rodeo cowboys competing in the
most unique ski rodeo in the country. Sponsored by Bud Light, the Cowboy Downhill is always scheduled to coincide with the
National Western Stock Show in Denver and the action busts out of the starting chutes at 1:30pm on Stampede on its new day,
Monday, January 21st.
NATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS HOSE RACE-January 25, 2013
Professional firefighters from across the United States respond to a four-alarm ski race in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, as the Annual
National Firefighters Ski Race rushes into town January 22-26, 2013. The highlight of the week is the fast-paced and often chaotic
hose race, where firefighters, each wearing full turnout protective gear, ski down a slalom course linked together carrying a 50-foot
length of 2-½ inch hose through the racecourse. Other obstacles along the way challenged the firefighter teams before they crossed the
finish line.
100th STEAMBOAT SPRINGS WINTER CARNIVAL-February 6-10, 2013
The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, one of the largest and oldest winter sports clubs in the U.S., hosts the 100th Steamboat
Springs Winter Carnival, the oldest continuing Winter Carnival west of the Mississippi. For several days, the entire town is given over
to racing, ski jumping, a parade featuring Steamboat’s skiing high school band (the only one in the United States), the famous ski
jöring events down Lincoln Avenue, and the spectacular night show featuring the legendary Lighted Man & fireworks display.
BUD LIGHT SKI MARDI GRAS-February 8-12, 2013
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler-The good times are definitely ready to roll in Ski Town, U.S.A.® when the Steamboat Mardi Gras
Festival comes marching in from February 8-12 with free concerts, parades, a Cajun BBQ and beer festival and more. Throughout the
celebration, food enthusiasts can enjoy Mardi Gras themed lunch creations across the mountain. The festival culminates on Fat
Tuesday with an all-day celebration featuring snow sculpture contest at the chairlifts, restaurant contests, special activities, and plenty
of beads to go around.
US TELEMARK NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS-February 22-24, 2013
The fastest telemark skiers in the United States compete for the title of National Champion. Racers telemark ski through GS
gates, over jumps and stake uphill on this challenging course as they go head-to-head against the top telemark skiers in the
country.
STARS OF TOMORROW CAMP-March 2013
The STARS Kids’ Adaptive Camp is a fun ski camp for youth (age 6-20) with physical disabilities, new skiers, beginner skiers who
need private lessons, intermediate skiers who want to boost up skiing level, mono-skiers, 3-trackers, 4-trackers, visually impaired, few
bi-skiers. The goal is simple: have FUN, make new friends, explore the ski resort, advance skiing skills, and experience ski racing. At
the end of this camp, participants will participate in a fun race to show off the skills learned. www.steamboatstars.com
SKI 4 YELLOW-March 29-30, 2012
Ski 4 Yellow, which raised more than $100,000 during its first two years, returns to the slopes to continue the fight against cancer in
Ski Town, U.S.A.® Enjoy a weekend on the slopes with friends, family and a sleuth of Olympians, highlighted by a free live music
concert in Gondola Square during the 3rd Annual Ski 4 Yellow event. You’re making a huge difference-get involved at
www.ski4yellow.com.
BILLY KIDD’S 70th BIRTHDAY-April 13, 2013
Steamboat’s Director of Skiing, Olympic Silver medalist and World Champion celebrates his own milestone during the resort’s
Golden Anniversary – his 70th Birthday. Celebrate this special day on the slopes and make sure to wish Billy a very happy 70th
birthday!
33rd CARDBOARD CLASSIC-April 13, 2013
The Cardboard Classic, Steamboat’s traditional rite of spring celebrating over three decades of fun, features homemade crafts
constructed only from cardboard, glue, string, water based paint, duct tape and masking tape racing down the face of Headwall to a
hysterical finish. The uniqueness and creativity of the race make it an event looked forward to every year.
6th SPLASHDOWN POND SKIM-April 14, 2013
Springalicious will feature its signature SPLASHDOWN Pond Skimming Competition Sunday, April 14th. Steamboat’s bravest (and
maybe craziest) skiers/riders will attempt to cross an ice-cold pond at the base of the mountain, while being judged on distance, outfit
creativity, and crowd response.
CLOSING DAY-April 14, 2013
The Steamboat Ski Area closes out its 50th Anniversary Season on Sunday, April 14th with special Springalicious Festival events
including the finale concert as part of the Bud Light Rocks the Boat Golden Anniversary Free Concert Series.
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STEAMBOAT SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOL
Specialized Programs Focused On Adults, Teens & Children Taught By The Best Instructors In The Country
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013-Known for having some of the best instructors in North America, including
former Olympians, World Champions and nationally ranked athletes, the Steamboat Ski & Snowboard School tailors each class to
individual needs guaranteeing a successful day on snow. Whether guests are putting on boots for the first time, or hoping to take
their skills to the next level, the Ski & Snowboard School can help everyone achieve their goals.
“Steamboat’s instructors are the best in the business, rivaled only by the programs we
offer,” said Jim Schneider, vice president of skier services. “Our goal is to continue to
offer innovative Ski & Snowboard School programs that not only meet the needs of our
guests, but help each skier and snowboarder understand our passion for snow sports.
This year we are excited to continue to add new programs to our long list of great Ski
& Snowboard School line up.”
A new program highlights the Ski & Snowboard School’s 2012/2013 season. The
Steamboat Signature Five program grows from kids to adults as this program offers
adults a small group size with a maximum of five (5) students per instructor for more
one-on-one skiing all season long. The Signature Five program is built upon the
successful children’s Signature Four program launched last winter.
“No matter what level skier or rider you are, everyone can use a lesson to excel,” said
Schneider. “Think about all the Olympic athletes Steamboat has produced. They are at
the top of their field, yet they continue to take lessons from their coaches, always
striving to learn new tools and achieve new goals. In Steamboat, you don’t have to be
an Olympian to train like one, or train with one!”
Lessons from trained professionals are the ideal way to get started in a new sport or to excel to the next level. A prime example is
former Olympian Ann Battelle. After college she moved to Steamboat and started skiing moguls under the tutelage of Park Smalley;
two short years later she was competing in her first Olympics. Ann went on to compete in four Olympics during her career. Last
winter, she was a guest coach during the Women’s Ski Seminars hosted by Olympic Gold medalist, Deb Armstrong, and three-time
Olympian, Caroline Lalive. Stories like these are common in Steamboat where the best students learn from the best teachers.
The Steamboat Ski & Snowboard School is comprised of Professional Ski Instructors of America, American
Association of Snowboard Instructors, winter Olympians, national team members and more than 550
instructors trained in the latest on-snow teaching techniques.
2012/2013 NEW PROGRAM
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ADULT SIGNATURE FIVE
Maximize your ski school experience with a smaller adult class size. Recognizing that smaller classes provide additional attention
and more one-to-one time, the Ski & Snowboard School created the new Signature Five Program, guaranteeing no more than five
students per clinic. These special all-day ski and snowboard clinics are available all season long.
HELMETS
Steamboat requires helmets for all children and youth participants in Ski & Snowboard School Programs as well as all individuals
participating in freestyle terrain park programs, regardless of their age. The helmet use guidelines underscore Intrawest’s resortwide commitment to guest safety and have the support of the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) and Canada West Ski Areas
Association (CWSAA).
Helmets are strongly recommended as they may make a difference in reducing or preventing some (but not all) head injuries.
Steamboat encourages guests to educate themselves on the benefits and limitations of helmets. If you wear a helmet, make sure you
have the proper fit and that it has not been damaged. Remember that wearing a helmet does not make you invulnerable.
PSIA/AASI & NATIONAL TEAM MEMBERS
NELSON WINGARD-SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOL DIRECTOR-Professional Ski Instructor Association (PSIA)
Alpine National Team (2004-2008) member, Nelson Wingard has been overseeing the Steamboat Ski &
Snowboard School for 6 years, but his career in the ski industry spans over 20 years at resorts across the country.
In Steamboat, Wingard is responsible for all ski & snowboard school programs and oversees all daily activities
within the school.
DEB ARMSTRONG-WOMEN’S SKI SEMINARS-Professional Ski Instructor Association (PSIA) Alpine National Team
(2004-2008) member and Olympic Gold medalist, Deb Armstrong is passionate about sharing the sport of skiing. She
hosts the Steamboat Women’s Ski Seminars and is the Alpine Director for the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club,
helping produce the next generation of winter athletes. Deb is the only US Ski Team member to reach this
distinguished level of PSIA.
SCOTT ANFANG-AASI-A member of AASI since 1996, Scott is in his third consecutive term on the AASI National
Snowboard Team (2012-2016) and is a Full Certification Examiner. He played an instrumental role in developing
Rocky Mountain Division’s freestyle accreditation. For 10 years, he enjoyed back-to-back seasons, splitting time
between Steamboat and New Zealand. In New Zealand, Scott helped establish the Instructor Training Company,
an 11-week program for people who want to become snowboard instructors.
BARRY SMITH-PSIA ALPINE/NORDIC-Smith has been teaching at Steamboat for nearly 30 years. He received his Nordic
Certification in 1977 and PSIA Full Certification and Certification Examiner in 1985. A member of the 1988 PSIA Demo Team,
Barry continues to share his love of the sport on Mt. Werner and with cross country tours on Rabbit Ears Pass.
ANDREW DEAN-AUSTRALIAN ALPINE TEAM-A member of the Australian Professional Snowsports Instructors (APSI) since 1997,
Andrew received his APSI Full Certification in 2002 and Full Certification Trainer Examiner in 2010. He has been a member of the
Australian National Demo Team since 2008 and will represent Australia at Interski in St Anton, Austria this winter. Since he began
ski instruction in 1997, Andrew has taught and coached in three countries and splits his time between Steamboat and Mt. Hotham in
Victoria, Australia where he is the Technical Director of the Snowsports School.
DYLAN DAVIDSON-NEW ZEALAND SNOWBOARD TEAM- Teaching for 20 seasons in Colorado and New Zealand, Dylan Davidson
was a member of the New Zealand Examining staff for five years, in which time he helped develop children and freestyle
accreditation courses and exams. A member of the New Zealand National Snowboard Team at the 2007 Interski, he also coached
the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club junior freestyle team and New Zealand snowboard team in 2006.
OLYMPIANS
Steamboat’s history is deeply rooted in producing winter Olympians. In fact, a record 79 winter Olympians have trained in Ski
Town, U.S.A.®, representing eleven different countries, making 137 Olympic appearances during 18 Winter Games. Guests not only
have the ability to ski and snowboard on the same terrain as these world class athletes, but also the chance to learn from former
Olympians. The Ski & Snowboard School is proud to have six Olympians working with the resort.
Billy Kidd,
Two-Time Olympian
1964 Olympic Silver Medalist
Deb Armstrong
Two-Time Olympian
1984 Olympic Gold Medalist
Nelson Carmichael
Two-Time Olympian
1992 Olympic Bronze Medalist
Jorge Torrella
Two-Time Olympian
Caroline Lalive
Three-Time Olympian
Brendan Doran
Two-Time Olympian
PRIVATE LESSONS FOR SKIERS/SNOWBOARDERS
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Private lessons provide individual or semi-private coaching for all levels. This is the ultimate one-on-one, customized learning
experience on the mountain. Private Clinics are available for individuals, small groups and families up to five participants.
Reservations required. Reservations booked and paid in full more than seven (7) days in advance receive a 10% discount.
Privates
7 Hour Clinic (9:00am-4:00pm)
5 Hour Clinic (10:00am-3:00pm)
3 Hour Clinic (9 -12 pm)
* add First Tracks (8am-9am)
Note:
Regular
$690
$590
$490
$90
Privates
3 Hour Clinic (12:30-3:30pm)
2 Hour (space available)
Early Bird Private (8:30-9:30am; limited 2 people per instructor)
Regular
$390
$360
$195
Prices, programs, times and dates are subject to change without notice. Contact Ski & Snowboard School or steamboat.com/skischool for the latest information. Reservations
booked and paid in full more than seven (7) days in advance receive a 10% discount.
FAMILY PRIVATES: Imagine you could spend time together as a family and build memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime, all while
skiing or riding North America’s top family resort. Steamboat’s Family Privates offer all-day and half-day private clinics for the
entire family! Each member of the family will gain maximum benefit as Steamboat’s instructors develop your family clinic to meet
specific needs and goals. The personal attention you receive with a one-on-family private is the quickest way to improve your
technique. It’s recommended that all participants be of similar skiing/riding level, and all children must be at least 1st grade. Lift
ticket required for all participants.
ADULT GROUP CLINICS – All Levels for Skiers & Snowboarders
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Steamboat Ski & Snowboard School strives to make learning to ski/ride simple, fun and easy. It doesn’t get much simpler than one
lesson, one price. All you have to concentrate on is getting better and enjoying yourself; Steamboat’s team of instructors will do the
rest. Refine your skills, gain confidence or master the mountain, depending on your personal goal. Lift ticket required.
All-Day Clinics – 10am-3pm daily
Regular
All-Day Clinic
Three-Pack of All-Day Clinics (non-transferable/non-refundable)
Note:
Half-Day Clinics – 1:00-3:30pm daily
Regular
(Skiing or Snowboarding)
(Skiing or Snowboarding)
$195
$390
Half-Day Never Ever Clinic Only
$155
Prices, programs, times and dates are subject to change without notice. Please contact the Ski & Snowboard School or steamboat.com/skischool for the latest information.
Reservations booked and paid in full more than seven (7) days in advance receive a 10% discount.
LEARN TO RIDE/SKI PROGRAMS:
The premier season long, learn-to-ski clinic, where everything is taken care of for first-timers. Three fullCOMPLETE 3
(Levels 1-3)
days of instruction (10am-3pm), gear rental, lift tickets and the same instructor all three days. Success
guarantee! You’ll be skiing or riding comfortably on green runs or your next lessons are free until you
get there! Cost is $499. Clinic runs daily through season.
* Lesson must be taken on consecutive days and price is package based and not subject to discounts.
BURTON™
LEARN-TO-RIDE
Learning to snowboard is easy and fun, especially with Steamboat’s signature Burton Learn-to-Ride
program incorporating the right equipment with proven teaching methods. Everything is taken care of
with this First Time Snowboarder’s package including: three full-days of instruction (with the same
instructor each day), gear rental & fitting and three-day lift tickets. Daily program from 10am to 3pm
costs $499. Guaranteed Success! This program will have you riding comfortably on green trails or your
next lessons are free until you get there!
* Lesson must be taken on consecutive days and price is package based and not subject to discounts.
LEARN-TO-SKI/RIDE
WEEKEND
(Never-Ever Only)
SPECIALTY CAMPS
BILLY KIDD
RACE CAMPS
(Skier Levels 6-8)
This early season program is designed to get you started skiing and snowboarding with an easy package
program including half-day lesson, lift ticket and rental equipment. Half-day program runs from 1:00pm
to 3:30pm on the following weekends, Dec. 1-2 & Dec. 8-9. Adults & kids, 1st grade and older.
Clinic & Lower Mountain Ticket....................................................$50 per day
Clinic, Lower Mountain Ticket & Rental .......................................$75 per day
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Billy Kidd combines his extensive knowledge of snow sports to create three day training programs
providing intermediate and advanced skiers access to top training techniques. Skiers become well-rounded
mountain athletes learning freeskiing, carving, powder skiing, bumps, trees and racing skills. Taught by
Steamboat Olympians and other top level coaches, clinics use simple methods, small class sizes and video
analysis to improve your skiing.
Three day camps include lunch, coaching from 9-4pm each day and a DVD. Camps are Dec. 17-19, Dec.
24-26, Dec. 31-Jan. 2, Jan. 21-23, Feb. 18-20, and March 11-13. Full Three Day Camp (Monday through
Wednesday) costs $900; Monday (single day camp) costs $300.
WOMEN’S SKI CAMPS
(Skier Levels 5-8)
MAVERICKS
FREESTYLE
PARK & PIPE
(Levels 6-8)
WOMEN’S CLUB
WEDNESDAYS
(Skier Levels 5-8)
FREE HEEL FRIDAYS
(All Levels)
Learn to ski from the best certified female coaches including 1984 Olympic Gold medalist, Deb
Armstrong and 3-time Olympian, Caroline Lalive. This specialty camp is for women only, with an
emphasis on camaraderie and skill improvement in a positive atmosphere. All programs include breakfast
on Day I, lunch at Hazie’s daily, First Tracks on Day II & III, technical equipment session and culminate
with a social cocktail gathering on the last day of the program. Also enjoy a variety of special deals and
gifts. For women skiers, levels 5-8. Camps are: 8:00am-3:00pm on Dec. 11-13, Jan. 8-10, Feb. 12-14 &
March 5-7 for $595.
Skiers and Riders, levels 6-8, learn the latest jumps, rails and coolest tricks in Steamboat’s Mavericks
Superpipe and Terrain Park. Get coaching on proper terrain park technique in this full-day clinic from
10am-3:00pm. Meet at the Ski Area Base Tuesday and Thursday from Dec. 18, 2012-March 28, 2013.
For 1st grade to adult. Cost is $195 and helmets are required.
Ski with the top female pros in the Steamboat Ski School. Women’s Club is designed for intermediate
and advanced female skiers who are looking to improve. Emphasis is on individual goals, improvement
and camaraderie. Clinics are held Wednesday mornings 8am-12 pm from December 12- March
(excluding Dec. 28/ March 13). Individual clinics are $195; Three (3) pack of clinics is $390.
Come for a one-day tune up or three full-day clinics during Free Heel Fridays. This program for adult
beginner, intermediate and advanced telemark skiers takes place every Friday morning from December
12 to March (except Dec. 26) and runs from 8am-12pm. Morning Clinic is $195 and Three (3) pack of
lessons are available for $390.
TEEN AND CHILDREN PROGRAMS:
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Lessons are available daily for kids and teens of all abilities, from 1 grade* through 15 years. The goal is to
SKI & SNOWBOARD
make sure your child has a fun mountain experience, while learning the necessary skills to make skiing or
KIDS
(1st grade-15 years)
snowboarding a lifelong sport. All-Day lessons include lunch and cost $149. Lift ticket and helmet
required for all ages and all levels.
Children 1st Grade and older may ride a chair lift without an adult. ** Meeting time only-first 10-15 minutes are organization time.
SKI WEEKS
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(1 grade-15 years)
Taking a Ski Week is the most exiting way to spend a vacation! Kids and Teens, from 1st grade through 15
years enjoy a week of skiing or riding with the same instructor and group, allowing the development of
excellent skills and lifelong friends. For Skiers, the program is offered every Monday through Friday, Dec.
17-Jan. 4 and Feb. 18-22 and March 11-15. These All-Day lessons include a Treasure Hunt, BBQ (weather
permitting) & race* on Friday. All participants receive a Ski Week ball cap. Cost (includes 5-day clinic,
lunches and ball cap): $745 and program runs from 9:00am** to 2:45pm. Lift ticket and helmet required
for all ages and all levels.
* Race is NASTAR format for students at an intermediate level and above. ** Meeting time only-first 10-15 minutes are organization time.
TEEN CHALLENGE
(Skier Levels 6-8)
Steamboat has America’s top Teen Program for Skiers Level 6 - 8. This is a great way for your teen, ages
13-17, to meet new friends and refine skiing skills. Available during peak periods, Dec. 15-Jan. 5; Feb. 1623 and March 9-16. All-Day Lessons include lunch. The instructors make the difference in this
program…their love for teaching this age group has gained this program a reputation as the cool place to be
for teens. Groups meet at 9:00am** and sessions run until 2:45pm. All mountain lift ticket required for
all ages and all levels. All-Day Clinic runs $149.
NOTE: Teens Levels 1-5 may purchase regular Rough Rider Lessons, and they will be placed into groups with other children of similar age and ability.
**Meeting time only-first 10-15 minutes are organization time.
STEAMBOAT
SIGNATURE FOUR
Smaller class sizes during the holiday periods means more one-to-one time for your children on the snow.
The Signature Four Program limits a maximum of 4 students per instructor, emphasizing more personal
attention, a greater chance to connect with fellow students and instructors, and more on-snow time to
progress. Clinics are open to skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Group meets at 9:30 am and sessions run
until 3:00pm on Dec. 15-Jan 5, Feb. 16-23 and March 9-16. All day clinic, including lunch is $269. Lift
ticket and helmet required for all ages and all levels.
Note: Lift tickets need to be purchased separately and are not included in the above prices. Prices, programs and dates are subject to change without notice.
KIDS’ VACATION CENTER
800-299-5017/970-871-5375
More Than Just A Ski School-- Year after year, Steamboat is continually ranked one of the most Family-Friendly ski resorts in
North America, thanks in part to the Kids’ Vacation Center, an all-purpose kids’ facility that doesn’t just teach skiing and
snowboarding, it teaches children how to have fun! In one of the premier kids’ facilities in the country we created children’s
programs that emphasizes taking care of your children in a safe, nurturing environment, while sharing our passion for winter sports.
The Kids’ Vacation Center facility was designed with ease in mind. Registration kiosks whisk
young snow enthusiasts into a kid-friendly, western-themed facility with the overall goal of
expediting check-in, streamlining functionality, augmenting security and delivering a fun family
experience. In addition, a limited number of private vehicle drop-off spaces, located in the heated,
covered garage of One Steamboat Place, provide restricted, time-controlled, and close-in slopeside access to the facility.
KVC highlights a range of family friendly amenities at the resort including specialized family terrain, kids’ only magic carpets,
faster and more comfortable chairlifts, kid’s menus at mountain restaurants, kid-specific cafeterias and menus, a beginner terrain
park and high tech snowmaking.
Could your child be the next Billy Kidd, Travis Mayer, Caroline Lalive, Nelson Carmichael, Deb Armstrong or Shannon Dunn?
There’s no better place to start them on their way than through the Kids’ Vacation Center. The following lists programs for children
6 years old and younger through the resort’s dedicated children’s center.
JACKALOPES SKI
WEEKS
(5-6 years)
This program is designed for eager 5- to 6-year-olds that have the desire and stamina to ski five full-days with
new friends! The Jackalopes Ski Week package includes five all-day clinics (Monday-Friday), a race and a
colorful spin-art Steamboat T-shirt. Participants are grouped by ability and remain with the same instructor for
the week.
This package includes a lift ticket good during clinic times and for one run at the end of each day’s session. All
Jackalopes will ride the chairlifts with an adult. For those interested in taking a day off mid-week, Sundance Kids
program or three all-day clinics are recommended. Cost for the Jackalopes Ski Weeks is $795, and runs from
9am-2:45pm during the following times: Dec. 17-Jan. 4, Feb 18-22, and March 11-15, 2013. Helmet required.
SUNDANCE KIDS
(4 years-Kindergarten)
Aspiring young skiers are provided with the best coaching and facilities. These skiers are provided with special
clinic areas and lifts at the beginning level, while using low kid-to-instructor ratios so special attention is given.
More advanced groups have access to all terrain. All-day goes from 9:00am-3:00pm (with lunch): $159.
Sundance Kids do not need lift tickets, but must provide their own equipment. Helmet required.
BANDITS SNOWBOARD
(5-6 years)
MAVERICKS
(3 ½-4 years)
WHIPPERSNAPPER
PRIVATE
Children can begin to learn the basics of snowboarding as young as 5 years old, with the Bandits Snowboard
Kids program. The All-Day lesson includes special teaching areas and lifts at the beginner area; and group size is
limited to 4 to maximize one-to-one teaching. Lesson includes snowboard equipment, helmet and lunch. Check
in begins at 8 am with classes running from 9:00 am- 3:00 pm. Cost is $159 and no lift ticket required.
Full-day group clinics for our younger skiers. Operates in a similar fashion to Sundance Kids, with smaller group
sizes, a little less ski time (two one-hour sessions) and a lot of fun! All Mavericks must be willing to ski and be
fully potty-trained. All-day (with lunch) goes from 9:00am-3:00pm and cost $159. Parents must provide
equipment. No lift ticket required.
Whippersnapper participants enjoy one-hour private ski or snowboard clinic which includes private lessons and
rental: $199. No lift ticket required. Equipment and helmet provided.
(3-4 years)
PALOMINO PALS
(3-3 ½ years)
BUCKAROOS
(2 ½-4 years)
KIDDIE CORRAL
(6 months-6 years)
RENTAL ADD ON
SEASONAL PROGRAMS
LOCAL’S SATURDAYS
(All Levels)
All-Day Kiddie Corral Child Care plus a 1.5 hour on-snow group lesson. Includes specialized children’s ski
equipment and helmet. All-Day program run from 8:00 am- 4:00 pm and includes lunch for $239. No lift ticket
required.
Buckaroos participants enjoy all-day childcare and a one-hour private ski clinic. All-day-8:00am-4:00pm
(includes private lessons & lunch): $299. Ski equipment and helmet included. No lift ticket required.
Professionals provide kids in this program with excellent childcare. Each childcare room provides ageappropriate activities and lots of fun. Full-day Kiddie Corral runs from 8:00am-4:00pm and includes lunch.
Parents must provide meals for children under 18 months old. Baby food, formula and diapers are not provided.
All-Day program is $129.
Special rental package to be added to any Kids’ Vacation Center Ski or Snowboard program, just $26
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This multi-week Saturday program maximizes learning for alpine, snowboard and telemark skiers/riders.
Participants are grouped by ability and lesson runs from 10:00am-3:00pm.
Session I (Dec. 1, 8, 15 & Jan. 5 & 12)
Session II (Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9 & 23)
Five, all-day lessons ................................................................................................................$250
Note: There are no makeup days or refunds on multi-day seasonal programs, so please plan accordingly. No discounts apply
TRAIL BUSTERS
(1st Grade-15 years)
This multi-week Saturday program for 1st graders to 15 year-olds maximizes learning whether skiing or
snowboarding. Participants are grouped by ability, remain with the same instructor and lesson runs from
10:00am-3:15pm. Program does not include lunch.
Session I (Dec. 1, 8, 15 & Jan. 5 & 12)
Note: Again offering tele beginner, intermediate and advanced. Lunch not included. Pizza passes available. There are no makeup days or refunds on
multi-day seasonal programs, so please plan accordingly
MINI BUSTERS
(4 ½ to 6 years)
This multi-week Saturday program for kindergarten through 5 & 6 year-olds maximizes learning for little skiers.
Participants are grouped by ability, remain with the same instructor and lesson runs from 10:00am-3:15pm.
Program does not include lunch or snack.
Session I (Dec. 1, 8, 15 & Jan. 5 & 12)
Note: No lunch or snack included in this program. There are no makeup days or refunds on multi-day seasonal programs, so please plan accordingly
LITTLE TOOTS
(3-½ to 5 years)
This multi-week program for 3-½ to 5-year-olds maximizes learning for little skiers over three weeks.
Participants are grouped by ability; remain with the same instructor.
Early Season Wednesday Three-Week Program (Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12)
Three, two hour lessons (9:30am-11:45am or 12:45pm-3:00pm) ............................................ $99
Four-Week Thursday Program (Jan. 10, 17, 24, & 31)
Four, half-day Thursday lessons (9:30am-11:45am or 12:45pm-3:00pm) ..............................$130
Note: No lunch or snack provided. Pizza passes not available. There are no makeup days or refunds on multi-day seasonal programs, so please plan
accordingly
KIDS’ ADVENTURE CLUB AT NIGHT -NEW YEAR’S EVE
Join us on this special evening from 6:00pm–12:30am, Dec. 31st – New Year’s Eve! Children will enjoy a fun camp environment
with supervision, snacks, games, movies, and rest time, plus children may ride the Gondola, watch Torchlight parade and fireworks,
and become involved in a variety of activities. Reservations required by 4:30 p.m. on December 31st. Walk-in guests
accommodated on space available basis. Includes dinner/snacks. $75/child.
NASTAR
NASTAR RACING-Steamboat operates one of the largest recreational race facilities in the world. These public races are open to all
ages and abilities. The Bashor Race Area offers daily NASTAR racing from 10:30am until 12:30pm from Dec. 10 through March
31, 2013. Cost: Daily Pass (unlimited runs all day) is $12/day and Season Pass (unlimited runs all season) is $199/season.
NASTAR TRAINING COURSE-The NASTAR dual race-training course is an excellent way to warm up for your race. Race in a ‘pro
race’ format and challenge your friends! A digital display shows your time up to the hundredth of a second at the finish. Discounted
multi-run cards available at the course. NASTAR training course is open daily from 9:00am until 3:30pm for $1 per run.
GROUP RACING-Private racing on your own course is offered by the Steamboat Race Department. Ski Clubs, families, schools, or
any group may book the NASTAR race venue for private group events. Combine this with a BBQ lunch at the finish line and you’ll
have a special Steamboat memory. Costs for a private group race opportunity start at $200 and may be booked through Steamboat
Group Sales (year-round) or directly through the Competition Services office (November through mid-April).
ELITE TRAINING/ LANE SPACE-Steamboat offers lane space for team training. Lane space is available upon request for visiting
racers to hone their skills on FIS homologated venues for two hour sessions of GS or SL. This space will be sectioned off from the
public skiing for teams to set and manage their own courses. Some restrictions apply and arrangements for this service can be
secured through the Competition Services office (November through mid-April). Pricing for lane space starts at $200/ session.
SKIING & SNOWBOARDING ABILITY LEVELS
Snowboarding
BEGINNER
You have never skied before.
Level 1 You have never snowboarded before.
You have spent a few hours on the slope and can
You can side slip on toe or heel, sliding to the left and to
Level 2
ski in a cautious wedge.
the right.
You are able to slide left and right in control on both
You can make round turns on gentle green
Level 3 edges and complete an independent heel and toe turn on
terrain.
gentle green terrain.
INTERMEDIATE
You can link turns with speed control and bring
You are able to complete a linked toe and heel turn on
skis together parallel at the end of the turn on
Level 4
gentle green terrain and looking toward easy blue runs.
green and the easiest of blue runs.
You are confident on green and easy blue runs.
You are able to complete linked turns on toe and heel side
You ski mostly parallel but may wedge or step to Level 5
on green and blue runs.
start the turns
You use a parallel stance on smooth blue runs
and would like to improve your parallel turn on
You are able to complete link turns with minimal traverse
Level 6
more challenging terrain, including easy bumps
comfortably on all blue terrain and easy black runs.
and groomed black runs
ADVANCED
You ski with controlled parallel turns,
maintaining rhythm and speed control on
You are able to link turns with rhythm and flow on
Level 7
groomed black runs and apply your technique on
difficult blue and most black runs.
a wide variety of terrain and snow conditions.
Join your instructor to make turns of any kind, anywhere,
You ski with good technique on all terrain and
Level 8 anytime all over the mountain and in all snow conditions,
snow conditions, using carved short radius turns.
taking your riding to the highest level.
Skiing
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Level 7
Level 8
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STARS OPENS MOUNTAIN
WORLD TO ADAPTIVE SKIERS
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013-Steamboat has teamed up with Steamboat Training Adaptive
Recreational Sports (STARS) to open the world of the outdoor mountain environment to adaptive and special needs participants
for more than three decades.
“Since 1976 specially trained and adaptive certified instructors have
hosted wounded military members, children with special needs and
visually impaired individuals,” said Jim Schneider, vice president of
skier services and past president of the STARS board of directors.
“When you see all the smiles at the end of the day, you realize the
impact this wonderful sport has on people’s lives and the outdoor
world it opens for many.”
The STARS facility, adjacent to the Gondola Building, offers slopelevel access to the base area and convenient distance to the handicap
accessible entrance to the gondola. The building is the one-stop
location for adaptive athletes including lesson information, check-in
and equipment rental.
As part of Steamboat’s Adaptive program, the resort continues to explore ways to create an enhanced experience for adaptive
snow enthusiasts. Steamboat utilizes an ADA gondola cabin, purchased a wheelchair accessible shuttle and improved ramps,
curbs and access through the base area. The resort also features a staff of highly educated and dedicated employees, state-ofthe-art adaptive equipment, efforts with outside organizations and events of all sizes from World Cups to the annual Vertical
Express for MS to the Steamboat All-Mountain Adaptive Ski Camps.
In an effort to stay at the forefront of adaptive guest service and ensure guests have the best possible experience, several resort
departments undergo an extensive training program specifically designed around adaptive guests. STARS program director,
Craig Kennedy, delivers the latest techniques and provides extensive information on adaptive guests’ needs, requirements and
expectations.
STEAMBOAT TRAINING ADAPTIVE RECREATIONAL SPORTS (STARS)
STeamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports ‘STARS’ mission is to empower and enrich lives through adaptive recreational services.
Steamboat Ski Resort and STARS –work together to grow this inspiring program through a staff of highly educated and dedicated
employees and volunteers, state-of-the-art adaptive equipment, efforts with outside organizations and by hosting events of all sizes
including the Steamboat All-Mountain Adaptive Ski Camps.
A 501c3 non-profit organization, Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports STARS was founded in 2006 and operates the Adaptive
SnowSports Programs at the Steamboat Ski Area. The Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation, under an operating agreement with
STARS, handles all reservations for STARS lesson programs.
During the past winter, STARS served over 300 individual clients providing one-on-one instruction, specialized equipment, and group
programming through the help of more than 150 paid and volunteer instructors. STARS also expanded its programming into summer
with programs and camps in biking, kayaking, hiking, fishing and waterskiing.
For more information on STARS, visit www.steamboatstars.com. In addition, frequently asked questions and additional information
may be obtained from this site
STARS STAFF
Julie Taulman, Executive Director
Julie Taulman started her position as Executive Director on Sept. 15, 2010 and said the move is a sign of progress for nonprofit
organization, which runs camps for adaptive athletes in Steamboat. She has been on the STARS board for 3-½ years prior, most
recently as vice president. Taulman lives in Steamboat Springs with her husband, Kevin, and their sons, Jacob and Kyle. She got
involved in adaptive sports after Kyle became a paraplegic due to a tumor.
Taulman has worked with Strings Music Festival, the “Let’s All Play” Playground Project that raised more than $750,000 to build two
accessible playgrounds in Steamboat and on the Local Organizing Committee for the USA Pro Cycling Challenge Stages in
Steamboat. She said one of her goals is to increase awareness of the group in the community. STARS hosts summer and winter camps
for adaptive athletes, including the largest children’s adaptive skiing camp in the country. Her other duties with the non-profit include
fundraising, planning, helping expand STARS’ offerings and overseeing operations.
The most exciting and rewarding part about her role executive director with STARS is “I’ve sat at so many camps watching parents
with tears in their eyes thinking their kids would never be able to do this sort of thing.”
Craig Kennedy, Program Director
In October 2010 Craig Kennedy was hired as the Program Director for STARS, where he spent the season building a stronger
volunteer instructor base for the program with over 25 training sessions on all types of adaptive instruction. In addition to his duties
with STARS, Craig is president and co-founder of Access Anything, a nationally recognized leader in adaptive sports and adventure
travel for people with disabilities. He is motivational and inspirational speaking to top spinal cord rehabilitation centers, independent
living centers, high schools, colleges, and youth organizations throughout the United States. A certified Complaint Resolutions Officer
trainer for the airline industry, he works with the Open Doors Organization as well as the Ground Crew “Stowage” training for several
airlines. In addition, Kennedy has served on the Board of Directors for Partners in Routt County and the Continental Airlines
Customers with Disabilities Advisory Board since 2008.
Craig Kennedy was paralyzed in a skiing accident in Steamboat on March 26, 1996 and has since dedicated his life to encouraging
people with disabilities to travel and adventure to their fullest. He prefers skiing the powder stashes of Steamboat to just about
anything, and has gotten well over 1,000 days in his Revolution Monoski since re-learning to ski in 1997. In the summer months he
loves adaptive golfing and downhill mountain biking.
ADAPTIVE LESSONS & PROGRAMS
Adaptive Private Lessons
(For Special Needs Skiers / Riders, All Levels)
Qualified professionals are available to teach adaptive guests. Lessons are available by reservation only and advanced booking is
required. Equipment and special lift ticket available during lesson only. Reservations required.
Advanced 14-Day Purchase
Regular
Half Day (3-Hour) Adaptive Private Lesson ........................................................... $105 ....................................... $120
(9am-Noon or 12:30–3:30pm)
7 Hour Adaptive Private Lesson ............................................................................. $245 ....................................... $280
(9:00am–4:00pm)
Adaptive Inclusion Program
(For Special Needs Skiers Level 4 and above)
Steamboat’s Inclusion Program allows special needs children, age’s first grade-15, to join regular group lessons with a specially
trained instructor. We then work with the child’s parent or guardian to determine whether the child is ready to participate in a group
lesson format, or remain with our private program as described above. Must call for reservations in a private lesson first.
Snow Wonder Program
The Snow Wonder Ski Program offers ski introduction, socialization with peers and fun for kids on the autism spectrum. The program
runs for five weeks on Friday and Saturday from 10:00am to 3:00pm each day. Please contact STARS for additional information and
dates of program.
All Access Program
(Bi-Ski, Mono-Ski, Amputees and three-track or four-track skiers and riders)
STARS All Access Participants are paired with one or two specially trained instructors and ski within a group format based on ability
levels. The program runs for five weeks on Saturday from 10:00am to 3:00pm. The five-week program costs $225 and includes lift
ticket.
Lift Tickets/Adaptive Season Pass: Lift tickets for Adaptive Skiers are available as well as Companion tickets if adaptive assistant
is necessary. For those who ski/ride frequently, the Steamboat offers an Adaptive Adult Season Pass.
Lift Line Privileges: Permission to go to the front of the lift line is extended to adaptive individuals that have difficulty standing for
extended periods and those whose adaptive equipment makes it difficult to navigate the maze. This specifically includes above the
knee amputees and below the knee if skiing with one ski, individuals using a mono-ski, bi-ski or sit-ski sled, as well as four-track
skiers with two skis and two outriggers. All sit-ski sleds must be equipped with standard evacuation systems-straps, hooks, etc.-and
may be subject to inspection at the base of each lift. Upon arrival at the base of the lift, please let the lift operators know the type of
assistance you may need for loading and unloading or any other special preferences.
Note: All prices, programs and times subject to change without notice. Check www.steamboatstars.com for the most current information.
ADAPTIVE FACILITIES & SERVICES
Parking & Mountain Access - The most accessible parking for Adaptive Skiers and Snowboarders is in either One Steamboat Place
or the Gondola Square Parking Garage, located between the Steamboat Grand and Sheraton Hotels. In addition, the resort provides a
wheelchair accessible shuttle from its Meadows Parking Lot. Access the Ticket Office, Ski & Snowboard School and slopes is
possible by using a series of ramps in Gondola Plaza or navigating through One Steamboat Place’s plaza. All parking is FREE for
adaptive guests.
Restrooms - Restrooms are conveniently located around the Base Area as well as on the mountain.
 Base Area - Ground level of Gondola Building, next to Kids’ Vacation Center and 2nd level behind Edgeworks.
 Thunderhead Facility at the top of the Gondola-1st level next to the Stoker Bar. These are accessed from the front of the building, in
through the main doors. If desired, please ask the lift operators for assistance and a representative will happily assist you through the
inside of the building to the restrooms.
 Rendezvous Saddle-West side, bridge into "loft" level of building. Restrooms are on the immediate left upon entering, accessed
from the South Peak lift.
 Four Points Hut-Access the restrooms inside on the main level by way of a ramp.
Wheelchairs - Wheelchairs are available to assist you in accessing the facilities on the mountain. For your convenience, a wheelchair
is located at each of the four locations below. Please have your Companion Skier obtain the chair or ask for assistance when you
arrive.
 Base of the Gondola in the loading and unloading area.
 Top of the Gondola and Thunderhead chairlift in the loading and unloading area.
 Four Points Hut, behind the food service counter.
 Rendezvous Saddle facility on the top floor, accessed from South Peak Lift. Cross the bridge and you’ll find a wheelchair just inside
the door to the left.
ADAPTIVE GONDOLA CABIN
The resort utilizes a cabin to its gondola that is like no other. Cabin No. 129 was built specifically to be more
convenient for adaptive skiers, particularly wheelchair users. The cabin means that wheelchair users can roll
through the gondola line to board the special cabin for the trip to Thunderhead for the scenery or for a meal.
This cabin opens up to 32.7 inches instead of the regular gondola door openings of 24.4 inches. The cabin
itself is larger and both of the bench seats flip up, allowing enough room for a wheelchair to turn around
inside. If the wheelchair guest is traveling with an able bodied person that person may easily sit down on one
of the benches while still allowing plenty of room for the wheelchair. Also, the door opening mechanism is in the roof (as opposed to
the floor), which allows more room overall. CWA of Switzerland (the same company that built the original eight-passenger cabins)
built the cabin at a cost of $32,000.
TRANSPORTATION
Resort Transportation- The resort features a 25-passenger El Dorado National Aerotech wheelchair accessible shuttle from its
remote parking lot, the Meadows. The shuttle features a Braun fully automatic wheelchair lift, double wheelchair lift doors; passenger
foldaway seats over wheelchair positions and enhanced interior and exterior lighting.
Local Transportation-Steamboat Springs Transit (SST) is the public transportation system for Steamboat. SST provides service for
both fixed route and para-transit service. The fixed route serves much of the downtown area, the Ski Area base and many of the
adjacent condominiums. Please call for the closest stop and service times. The para-transit service is available upon request for those
who qualify. This service provides curb-to-curb service to any location within the city limits. Next day advanced request is required
for this service. There is no charge for this service, as all SST buses that provide service within the city limits of Steamboat Springs
are free. 970-879-3717.
ADAPTIVE EVENTS
8th Annual STARS All Mountain Adaptive Ski Camp-January 13-18, 2013
The STARS All-Mountain Adaptive Ski Camp combines instructor and volunteer training, adaptive ski clinics, and a backcountry
powder cat trip with Steamboat Powdercats for adults with disabilities. With significant interest last year, the camp is anticipating
increased participating this year with around 20 disabled participants, including special guests.
STARS & Stripes Heroes Week-January 25-28, 2013
The STARS & Stripes Heroes week brings to Ski Town, U.S.A.® veterans with disabilities to participate in a weeklong adaptive camp.
With the philosophy that no one is ever left behind, Steamboat STARS provides on-snow instruction, equipment and support that
ensure every participant in this camp is lifted up, challenged and no one is left behind because of their adaptive ability.
Vertical Express for MS-February 24, 2013
This annual race raises more than $50,000 for the Can Do Center benefiting patients of multiple sclerosis. Billy Kidd has always been
on hand to support his 1964 Olympic teammate, Jimmie Heuga, who battled MS until his passing in the spring of 2010, in this very
worthwhile cause. Come help the fight against multiple sclerosis with Billy Kidd and Steamboat.
Sunshine Kids-February 25-March 1, 2013
The Sunshine Kids Winter Games returns for its 8th annual Winter Games trip to Steamboat with 30 sponsored teenagers living with
cancer. Throughout the week, the participants spent every morning on the mountain getting instruction from Steamboat Ski &
Snowboard School instructors, as well as the Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports (STARS) team. In the afternoons, they covered
almost all of Steamboat’s favored winter activities, from snow tubing and sleigh rides to bowling parties and snowmobiling.
Shepherd Center Group-March 2-5, 2013
Steamboat hosts the Shepherd Center group in March to an outing on the slopes. The Shepherd Center is one of the top rehabilitation
hospitals in the nation, specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury or brain injury.
STARS of Tomorrow Adaptive Camp-March 22-26, 2013
The STARS of Tomorrow is a fun ski camp for youth (age 6-20) with physical disabilities, new skiers, beginner skiers who need
private lessons, intermediate skiers who want to boost up skiing level, mono-skiers, 3-trackers, 4-trackers, visually impaired, few biskiers. The goal is simple: have FUN!, make new friends, explore the ski resort, advance skiing skills, and experience ski racing. At
the end of this camp, participants will participate in a fun race to show off the skills learned.
MISCELLANEOUS
Billy Kidd-Steamboat’s Director of Skiing: Olympic medalist and world champion, Billy Kidd has been involved extensively with
numerous adaptive and specialized organizations including the Special Olympics where he served as Head Ski Coach for Special
Olympics International; hosted the 1st International Winter Special Olympics in Steamboat; aggressively fundraises for the Jimmie
Heuga Center as well as donates personalized instruction to adaptive athletes on the slopes of Steamboat. Kidd had never been one to
seek out the spotlight for his charitable efforts, but rather let’s his actions speak for themselves.
1st International Winter Special Olympics: The 1st International Winter Special Olympics were held on Headwall during February
1977. The event brought athletes from around the world together for four days of competition. Special guests included Olympic Gold
Medalist Bruce Jenner; Colorado Governor Richard Lamm, Ethel Kennedy, Eunice Shriver and Steamboat's Director of Skiing, Billy
Kidd. In addition, Kidd played host at Steamboat to the first ever Jimmie Heuga Express for MS back in 1986, starting a tradition that
has spread to resorts across the country.
Horizons Specialized Services: The Steamboat Ski & Snowboard School annually provides complimentary lift tickets for participants
and volunteers in the Horizons program in Steamboat Springs. This past season, roughly $50,000 worth of lift tickets and instructor
hours was donated to this organization. Horizons Specialized Services (Horizons) was created in 1975 to provide services to persons
with developmental disabilities in five northwest Colorado counties (Grand, Jackson, Moffat, Rio Blanco and Routt). The
administration office for Horizons is located in Steamboat Springs. Residential services to adults are primarily located in Routt and
Moffat Counties. Services to families are primarily home-based in Grand and Jackson Counties.
Disabled World Cup: The best in the business including Olympic, World and National champions stopped in Steamboat for the
Disabled World Cup in January 2005. More than 80 athletes and 40 coaches and support technicians attended the event, including 16
members of the U.S. Disabled Alpine Team. The competition also attracted competitors from as far away as Austria, France, Germany
and Australia, taking place a short distance from the base area on Sitz/See Me trails the first two days followed by two days at historic
Howelsen Hill in downtown Steamboat.
STEAMBOAT CENTRAL RESERVATIONS®
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The full service reservation headquarters for lodging, air, ground transportation, lift tickets, Ski & Snowboard School, equipment
rentals and dining, Steamboat Central Reservations has the most complete information on Adaptive/ADA lodging in Steamboat,
including condominiums, hotels and private homes for travelers with disabilities.
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50 YEARS OF SETTING THE TABLE SETS THE
STAGE FOR A UNIQUE DINING EXPERIENCE
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013-Steamboat is unlike any other ski town in the Rocky Mountains, so it’s fitting
that the restaurants in Steamboat offer menu items unlike any other place. The highlight of Steamboat Ski Resort’s on-mountain
dining experience is a trip up the Gondola for dinner at Hazie’s and Western BBQ, or continuing the trip on a dinner sleigh ride to
Ragnar’s. Each restaurant features a unique dining experience ranging from family fun at the Western BBQ to award-wining cuisine at
Hazie’s and Ragnar’s, all highlighted with the best views of the Yampa Valley.
“There are so many unique products and flavors that are from our own backyard,” said Liz
Wahl, Steamboat’s food and beverage director. “It’s exciting to feature items that guests can’t
get anywhere else, while also sticking to favorites that have made Steamboat a top-notch dining
destination.”
Unique flavors of the Yampa Valley are present in the resort’s flagship restaurants, with variety
of local specialties including Bison Carpaccio, Buffalo Steaks, Natural Beef Burgers, Rocky
Mountain Trout and an assortment of Colorado-grown vegetables. Menus utilizes several local
and Colorado companies for sustainable, organic and farm-to-table products including
Sweetwood and River Ranches, Grant Family Farms, Haystack Goat Cheese, Wingtime Sauce,
Dean Martin Asian Sauce, Colorado-made gelato and vegetables from micro-greenhouse in Ft.
Collins and Denver, Colorado.
Great strides are made into the selection of products that go into each outlet just as much as the
detailed attention to what comes out of each kitchen. This winter season, the resort continues to
move forward on its comprehensive Zero Waste Initiative, which focuses on a composting
program for all organic material and paper products; recycling across all F&B outlets; reusing
products/resources; reducing and/or bulk purchasing; use of Free Trade, Organic coffee, all
natural milk and organic ingredients; and eco-conversion of appliances to Energy Star standard. Now in its fourth year, the Zero Waste
Initiative has been highly successful with a nearly 80% reduction of landfill organic waste from resort restaurants.
Beyond the good feeling of helping protect the environment are the great tastes you’ll experience in Ski, Town U.S.A.® With more
than 100 bars and restaurants in and around Steamboat, feature menus ranging from classic Western American fare to International
cuisine, dining in Ski Town U.S.A. ® is truly a culinary adventure.
EVENING MOUNTAINTOP DINING: 970-871-5150 or www.steamboat.com/dining
All the ingredients for an exceptional evening come together at Hazie's, one of USA Today’s top ten mountaintop restaurants.
Elegance and atmosphere combine to make this a dinner you’ll always remember. This high alpine bistro, named for Hazie
Werner, mother of three Olympians, offers the perfect setting to savor a special three-course dinner while enjoying the
sparkling lights of the Yampa Valley below. Reservations required, not recommended for children 5 & under.
Regular Season (Thursday-Sunday) ........................................ $52 for adults/teens; $32 for youth (6-12)
Experience the quintessential Colorado evening. Let the Steamboat Gondola whisk you to a waiting sleigh that draws you
underneath starry skies to Ragnar’s. Enjoy a five-course continental cuisine dinner with a Scandinavian flavor offering
premium meats, fresh seafood and homemade soups. Reservations required, not recommended for children 5 & under.
Regular Season (Thursday-Saturday) ...................................... $69 for adults/teens; $39 for youth (6-12)
If you’re into a lively, fun-filled evening, the Western BBQ features live country western music and dancing at the Top of the
Gondola. Great Family fun! Reservations required.
Regular Season (Friday-Sunday) ............................................ $42-adults; $32-teens (13-17); $22-youth (6-12); FREE (5 & under)
Holiday
Specials
Celebrate the holidays with friends and family high atop Mt. Werner at Hazie’s, Ragnar’s or the Western BBQ. Upload the
Steamboat Gondola to enjoy a special menu specifically designed to complement Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s
Eve & Valentine’s Day. For reservations for one of the Holiday Specials, 970-871-5150. Pricing below is for adult, teen (1317); youth (6-12) and children 5 and under.
Christmas Eve, Christmas & Valentine’s Day
New Year’s Eve
Hazie’s
$92/$92/$54/$15
$128/$128/$68/$48
Ragnar’s
$115/$115/$70/$20
$150/$150/$75/$50
Above prices do not include tax and gratuity, except for New Year’s Eve. All prices subject to change without notice.
Western BBQ
$54/$41/$28/Free
$78/$58/$45/Free
STEAMBOAT GRAND: 970-871-5500, www.steamboatgrand.com
The Cabin, located in the Steamboat Grand, is a comfortable dining experience that elevates Colorado
cuisine to new levels with intense attention to detail and extreme culinary passion applied to every
delicious dish. Under the direction of Executive Chef, Erik Hyslop, the culinary team’s explosive
parings of the freshest, organic, natural, free-range and local ingredients from area farmers and ranchers inspire seasonal menus which
bring a rainbow of color and tantalizing flavors to every plate. The Cabin is truly an adventure in subtlety designed to entice your taste
buds on a number of distinct levels, while also meeting the needs of even the most selective diners, your children. A Wine Spectator
Award of Excellence recipent, The Cabin combines a diverse selection of distinctive, world-influenced wines with an array of
exclusive spirits and signature beers sure to complement any palate. The Cabin Restaurant & Bar features an innovative menu created
specifically to provide a glimpse into the distinct flavors of the Yampa Valley. Reservations a must!
The Cabin Bar is the place to relax and share stories after a day on the mountain. Located in the
Steamboat Grand Hotel, adjacent to the Gondola Square Base Area, the Cabin Bar offers one of the
best Happy Hours in Steamboat daily from 3-6pm, with half price appetizers and discounts on beer,
wine and specialty drinks. Enjoy unique creations such as the Deconstructed BLT, Smoked Goose
Breast and Kennebec Chips. The Cabin Restaurant dinner menu is also available in the comfort of
the Cabin Bar.
THUNDERHEAD: Enjoy breakfast and lunch at the top of the Steamboat Gondola. 9,080’.
Breakfast @ Get a jump on the day with breakfast at the top of the gondola. This al-a-carte breakfast, featuring breakfast
burritos, signature Storm Peak waffles and southwestern omelets, is served starting at 8:30am. Lift ticket required.
Stoker
On the 3rd floor of the upper gondola terminal, the Thunderhead Food Court offers a variety of lunch choices
including: healthy entrees, salad bar, burgers, pizza & snacks. Open from 10:30am to 2:30pm. The Sundeck BBQ
offers expansive outdoor seating and breathtaking views. Prices range from $3-$15.
Quick, table-service lunch in a relaxed atmosphere, located on the first floor of Thunderhead. The Stoker offers a
variety of specialty hot drinks, numerous tap and bottled beers, wine or soft drinks to accompany your lunch
overlooking the Yampa Valley. Open daily, 10:00am to 3:30pm. Lunch served 11:30-2:30pm.
Featuring American cuisine, an extensive wine list and an unparalleled view, Hazie’s is open daily for a light,
casual lunch. The freshest ingredients available go into our menus, daily chef specials, delectable desserts and
children's menu. One of Steamboat’s finest lunch destinations; table service daily from 11:30am to 2:30pm. Nonskiers may also enjoy this experience by riding the Steamboat Gondola. Entrees range from $5 to $20.
Reservations recommended.
Hazie’s
Brunch
Steamboat’s popular summer mountaintop brunch experience provided the perfect way to usher in the Christmas
and Easter holidays with the family on December 25th and March 31st. Enjoy a ride up the gondola for an all-youcan-eat holiday brunch at Hazie’s overlooking the beautiful Yampa Valley.
Christmas Day & Easter ............................... $42/$24/Free
RENDEZVOUS SADDLE: Lunch In The Saddle Of High Noon Trail, 9,325’.
Enjoy a gourmet lunch with a Scandinavian flair in an atmosphere reminiscent of the Norwegian culture that helped
establish skiing in Steamboat in the early 1900s. Ragnar’s is one of Steamboat’s finest on-mountain restaurants
featuring pastas, seafood, game and beef specials. Open from 11:30am to 2:15pm. Entrees range from $5 to $20.
Reservations recommended.
Located halfway down High Noon, the Rendezvous Saddle offers two floors of lunch choices. The upper loft level
features Mexican specialties and pizza, while the main level has pasta, stews, salad bar, sandwiches, soups, burgers
and potato bar. The Sundeck BBQ has outdoor dining. Prices range from $3 to $15. Rendezvous is open from
9:15am to 3:30pm, lunch served from 10:30am to 2:30pm. Sundeck, 11:30am to 2:00pm, weather permitting.
Daily
Guided
Gourmet
Snowshoe
Lunch
Imagine a fun, informative and invigorating snowshoe tour with incredible views of Mt. Werner, culminating in a
delectable gourmet lunch. Daily tours in the winter. Reservations are required 24-hours in advance, 970-879-0740
or 871-5191. Price includes gondola ride, Ambassador guide, lunch, glass of wine, tax and gratuity.
Hazie’s Tour (Tuesday-Sunday) ............................. $65 ............................ 1.0 mile
Ragnar’s Tour (Monday) ....................................... $65 ........................... 2.0 miles
FOUR POINTS: At The Top Of The Four Points Lift, 9,716’
Located atop the Four Points Lift on Storm Peak, Four Points Hut is the ideal place for a quick stop to warm up with
chili, soup, hot dogs, cold drinks, draft beer, cappuccino and snacks from 9:15am to 3:30pm. If it’s one of those
beautiful Colorado bluebird days, then sit back and enjoy the outdoor BBQ with a view as far as the eye can see.
GONDOLA SQUARE: The Heart of the Steamboat Base Area, 6,900’
Gondola Joe’s, the hottest bistro in Gondola Square, offers pipin’ hot cappuccino, latte, espresso, coffee, ice coffee
drinks, hot cocoa, frozen yogurt & ice cream, baked goods, breakfast burritos and sandwiches, soups, custom-built
sandwiches, chili, smoothies, soft drinks including the full line of Coca Cola products and so much more. Gondola
Joe’s features Starbucks Coffee products and is open daily at 7:30am. There’s no closer place to fuel up before
heading up the Steamboat Gondola.
Geano’s provided the perfect complement to Gondola Joe’s, serving free-trade organic coffee, organic soups, Italian
deli delights, fresh baked pastries, fresh baked hot cookies, all natural Gelato and soft drinks including the full line
of Coca Cola products and so much more. Geano’s will again be serving up hot, fast and fresh pizza (whole pie or
by slice). Geano’s is open daily at 8:00am
The Bear River Bar & Grill is the ideal place for lunch or après-ski relaxing. In the heart of Gondola Square, The
Bear features indoor and outdoor seating, including nearly 6,000-sq. ft. patio deck overlooking the base area. Finish
each day on the mountain with happy hour specials as well as enjoy live après-ski music throughout the season.
The best outdoor seating area in the base area the Terrace and Umbrella Bar, just off the Bear River Bar & Grill,
offers great views of skiers and riders, as well as the best seat in the house for concerts at the Steamboat stage. The
Umbrella Bar is an enclosed bar area with windows providing the front row views of the slopes, during warm
weather in the spring, the sides open for fresh air. The Terrace offers dining options from the Bear River as well as a
unique slopeside fire pit for keeping toasty warm.
RESTAURANTS/ENTERTAINMENT AROUND THE YAMPA VALLEY:
www.steamboat-dining.com
CONTINENTAL
INTERNATIONAL
3 Saddles Bar & Grill
bistro c.v.
Café Diva
Catamount Lake House
Drunken Onion
Hazie’s
Paramount
Sevens
Sweetwater Grill
The Cabin
Harwig’s
L’Apogee
Laundry-NEW
Mahogany Ridge
McKnights Irish Pub
Ragnar’s
Truffle Pig
ITALIAN
STEAK/SEAFOOD
ASIAN /PACIFIC/SUSHI
Ciao Gelato
Cugino’s
Geano’s
Mambo Italiano
Mazzola’s
Pisa’s Pizza & Pasta
Riggio’s
Canton
Cottonwood Grill
Noodles & More
Panda Garden
Saketumi
Sambi
Sposta
COFFEE HOUSES/BAKERIES
8th Street Steakhouse
Ore House at Pine Grove
Steamboat Meat &
Seafood
Three Peaks Grill
Amante Coffee
The Bakery-NEW
Blue Sage Bakery
The Buzz
Colorado Bagel Co.
Creekside
Freshies
DELI’S
5th Street Deli
Backcountry Provisions
Bamboo Market
City Market
Colorado Bagel Co.
Cruisers Sub Shop
Fortune’s (Oak Creek)
Mug Shot (Oak Creek)
Off the Beaten Path
Starbucks
Steaming Bean
The Lift
Winona’s
Zoom
MEXICAN/SOUTHWESTERN
Geano’s
Gondola Joe’s
Healthy Solutions
Market on the Mountain
Safeway
Steamboat Seafood Co.
Subway
AMERICAN
Azteca
Cantina
Cantina Fresh Mexican Grill /Tequila Bar
Fiesta Jalisco
Qdoba
La Montana
Rio Grande
Taco Barco-NEW
Taco Bell
Tequilas
BREWERY & SPIRITS
Antler’s Café (Yampa)
Bear River Bar & Grill
Beau Jo’s Mountain Pizza
Big House Burgers
Blue Sage Pizza
Boathouse
Brooklynn’s Pizzeria
Cabin Bar
Carl’s Tavern
Catamount Golf Club
City Cafe
Cold Stone Creamery
Creekside Café & Grill
Daddio’s
Dairy Queen
Dinty Moore's (Oak Creek)
Domino’s
Double Z BBQ
Egg & I
Four Points Hut
Freshies
Fro-Yo-NEW
Ghost Ranch Saloon
Glen Eden Tavern
Gondola Pub & Grill
Grand Café-NEW
Hahn’s Peak Café
Haymaker Patio Grill-NEW
Hungry Dog
Johnny B. Good's Diner
KFC
Lil’ House
Mountain Mama’s
McDonalds
Old Town Pub & Restaurant
Penny’s Diner (Yampa)
Rex’s American Grill
Shack Cafe
Sharon’s at Pisa’s
Slopeside Grill
Snowbird Restaurant
Soda Creek Pizza
St. Cloud
Steamboat Smokehouse
Steamboat Snowmobile Tours
Stoker Bar & Grill
Starbucks
Sunpie’s Bistro
Sweet Pea Café
The Tap House
The Rusted Porch
The Soup Kitchen-NEW
Tugboat Saloon & Eatery
Wendy’s
Western BBQ
Winona’s
Umbrella Bar @ Bear River
LIVE MUSIC
Bear River
Boathouse
Cabin Bar
Cantina
Geano’s
Gondola Joe’s
Grand Cafe-NEW
Lil’ House
Milk Run Donut Café
Mountain Brew
Ghost Ranch Saloon
Mahogany Ridge
Old Town Pub
Rex’s
7th Street Liquors
Artic Liquors
Butcherknife Brewing Co
Cellar Liquors
Central Park Liquor
Mahogany Ridge Brewery
Ski Haus Liquor
Pioneer Spirits
Southside Liquors
Steamboat Discount Liquor
West End Liquor
WESTERN/SLEIGH RIDE/TOURS
Slopeside
Smokehouse
Sweetwater
Tugboat
Bar Lazy L
Dutch Creek
Elk River
Home Ranch
Ragnar’s
Saddleback Ranch
Steamboat Snowmobile
Sunset Ranch
Vista Verde
Western BBQ
Windwalker
YAMPA VALLEY CULINARY CREATORS:
There’s more to this cow town than just baked beans and cowboy coffee! These are but a few of the renowned Yampa Valley chefs
that have carved out unique tastes, taking Steamboat’s culinary palate to new heights daily.
CHRIS
WYANT
Executive Chef
Steamboat
MICHAEL
FRAGOLA
Cottonwood
Grill/Three
Peaks/La
Montana
PETER
LAUTNER
Cottonwood
Grill
BEN
STROOCK
Drunken Onion
COLLIN
KELLEY
Carl’s Tavern
Wyant came to Steamboat from Snowshoe Mountain
Resort in West Virginia, where he served as food and
beverage director. From 2003 to 2005, he held the
executive chef and food & beverage director position
with the Steamboat Grand. Prior to joining The Grand,
he held numerous positions with Keystone Resort
including executive chef of The Outpost, Alpenglow
Stube, the Der Fondue Chessel, and the Timber Ridge
Café; Chef de Cuisine of Alpenglow Stube; Sous Chef
of Der Fondue Chessel Restaurant; as well as held
numerous culinary positions at Keystone’s Conference
Center, IdaBelles, and the Edgewater Café.
A graduate of the Culinary Arts Institute of Seattle,
Erik Hyslop, has held the executive chef position
with the Steamboat Grand since 2009, where he has
cultivated a diverse menu that utilizes the freshest
ingredients focused on organic, natural and local
fare. Prior to the Grand, Hyslop served as chef de
cuisine for Isabel Pearl, in the heart of the Pearl
District in Portland, Oregon. He has held the sous
chef and chef of restaurants with the Steamboat
Grand overseeing all culinary aspects across the
property. In addition, Hyslop held numerous
positions with some of Seattle’s best culinary
establishments including the Troiani and Hotel
Vintage Park’s Tulio restaurant.
Originally from New York, Chef Michael Fragola
cultivated his appreciation for food over 27 years in the
culinary field. For a number of years he achieved
significant recognition (Bon Appetite & Gourmet) for
his cooking talents as the executive chef at La Montana
in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Chef Michael
Fragola is now co-owner and chef of the Cottonwood
Grill where the menu features vibrant Pacific Rim
Cuisine blending the finest in American and Asian
flavors as well as Three Peaks and La Montana.
After graduating from the French Culinary Institute
with the Jacques Pepin Award, Kate began her
culinary career with Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s
signature, four-star restaurant in Manhattan.
Promoted immediately to Chef de Partie, she
remained with Jean-Georges for the next two years.
After a year as the executive chef at Hayday Country
Market in Westport CT, Kate returned to Steamboat
and Café Diva where she is currently is executive
chef/owner. Her exploding, succulent cuisine,
complemented by an extensive wine list has raised
eyebrows with critics and food connoisseurs across
the globe.
A 1985 graduate of the Culinary Institute of America,
Peter Lautner's culinary aspirations started in the heart
of New York City. As executive chef for Club 101 in
New York City and Reebok International Headquarters
in Boston, Lautner turned his passion for cuisine into a
19-year distinguished career. Lautner is now co-owner
and chef of the Cottonwood Grill where the menu
features vibrant Pacific Rim Cuisine blending the finest
in American and Asian flavors.
Executive Chef Ezra Duker joins the Truffle Pig
from the Urban Farmer at the Nines Hotel in
Portland and oversees the menu of seasonally
inspired cuisine. Chef Duker places an emphasis on
simple, straightforward preparation utilizing the best
ingredients in the Yampa Valley, as well as key
items from places around the globe. His vast array
of culinary experience includes Chef de Partie at the
renowned French Laundry, studying wine
production at The Napa Valley Reserve’s cellar and
knowledge of farm-to-table practices from the
progressive Noble Rot Wine Bar in Portland.
Chef Ben Stroock, owner of the new Drunken Onion
Get & Go Kitchen, focuses on preparing take-away
dinners including meatloaf with mashed potatoes to
pork chops to apple-habanera chicken wings. With
more than 16 years in the industry, Stroock sharpened
his culinary skills across a number of Steamboat
restaurants including Market on the Mountain,
Steamboat Yacht Club, Old Town Pub and The Main
Dish. Before arriving in Steamboat Springs in 1993, he
attended culinary school in San Francisco.
As a teenager in Roswell, Ga., Chris Randall cooked
and cleaned to save up enough money to buy
skateboards. Today, he cooks for fun. Laundry’s first
executive chef is a cooking veteran. Randall went to
college to study to be an artist, but his passion for
cooking kept him in the kitchen. He held his first
executive chef position at a restaurant in Nashville.
He brands himself a southern boy who does a lot of
‘whacked out’ Asian-influenced dishes and fine
dining versions of comfort food.
Collin Kelley learned the ins and outs of a busy kitchen
from a group of farm wives in a one-stoplight town in
Eureka, Kan. And he cooked as a means of survival.
Now 27 years old and undoubtedly one of the youngest
restaurant owners in Steamboat, Kelley stands behind
flatiron griddles mixing the cooking techniques he
learned in rural Kansas with the culinary skills he
picked up as a student at Johnson and Wales
University’s culinary arts school in Denver. A former
chef at fine dining joints in Denver that included
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and Del Frisco’s, fresh is
always a buzzword in Kelley’s kitchen.
Ceron Scott, the energetic, head chef at Sambi Cafe
in downtown Steamboat Springs, says the idea for
the Asian restaurant’s Sambi Roll came from a
simple culinary desire. The Jamaican-born Scott
leads a culturally diverse kitchen at Sambi Café in
The Victoria at Lincoln Avenue and 10th Street.
Scott moved to Steamboat from Michigan about
seven months ago, with his experience in sushi and
Japanese food stretching back to his work at a
Japanese restaurant in Montego Bay, Jamaica. His
skill in crafting the cuisine is evident in the speed
and sureness of his hands.
ERIK
HYSLOP
Executive Chef
Steamboat
Grand
KATE
RENCH
Café Diva
ERZA
DUKER
Truffle Pig
CHRIS
RANDALL
The Laundry
CERON
SCOTT
Sambi Café
CHRIS
MCKENZIE
Big House/Lil’
House
RICH
MOST
Riggio’s
Ristorante
Chris McKenzie has been a chef at a five-star French
restaurant and an elite hotel, before joining Lil’House.
A commitment to quality and freshness helped lure
McKenzie to accept the position as GM/Executive
Chef. But McKenzie’s biggest move came years
earlier, when he left his job at a venture capital firm in
Dallas after realizing he needed to be part of something
positive and culinary arts was the logical choice. Now,
the Indiana-born & Texas-raised chef finds satisfaction
in the challenge of surpassing diners’ expectations of
foods they already know well.
Brian began cooking in his teens and studied at the
Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley as well
as at Johnson & Wales in Miami. He honed his skills
under the tutelage of Chef Norman Van Aken at
Norman’s in Miami. To broaden his knowledge
base, Brian worked as a stagiere in the kitchens of
Chef Charlie Trotter at Charlie Trotter’s, Chef
Govine Armstrong at Table 8 and Chef Daniel
Boulud at Café Boulud. Now with his wife, Katy,
they serve up the finest in culinary dishes at bistro
c.v. in downtown Steamboat Springs.
Chef Rich Most is a graduate of the Culinary Institute
of America, in Hyde Park, New York. His culinary
inspiration, complimented by exceptional service in a
warm inviting atmosphere has made Riggio's a locals
favorite for more than 20 years. Enjoy his creative
revisions on classic Northern & Southern Italian dishes
such as Filetto Capriciosa. At Riggio's the philosophy
is simple, treat your staff like family and your patrons
like house guests.
For more than two decades, Executive Chef Clyde
Nelson has been tucked away at The Home Ranch,
the lone Relais & Chateaux in Clark, Colorado. The
portrait of the skiing chef with the European ethos
and New England background is one part personal
history, one part inclination, and one part fate. After
his apprenticeship with Anton Flory (one of the first
Master Chefs in America) at the Toll House Inn,
Clyde followed his master’s footsteps back to
Austria where he engaged in a season of deeper
study at the Hotel Stern in Innsbruck. In the end,
Clyde says he was destined for the Home Ranch,
with its Alpine wilderness, great skiing, and culinary
excellence.
BRIAN
VAUGHN
bistro c.v.
CLYDE
NELSON
The Home
Ranch
Top Hot Plates From Ski Town, U.S.A.®
bistro c.v....................................... Washington Coho Salmon~~Coho Salmon With Carnaroli Risotto, Japanese Radish, Grant Farms
Golden Beets And Parmesan Froth
The Cabin .................................... Filet Mignon~~8 Oz. Filet Mignon With Baby Asparagus And Porcini Dusted Fingerling Potatoes,
Gorgonzola Dolci And Veal Stock.
Café Diva ..................................... Niman Ranch Beef Tenderloin~~Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes, Asparagus, Cabernet-Veal DemiGlace Accent This Specialty
Cottonwood Grill ........................ Rice Paper Mahi Mahi ~~Fresh Mahi Mahi Steak Spread With Shrimp Kaffir Mousse, Wrapped
In A Delicate Rice Paper, Served Atop A Forbidden Black Thai Rice Cake, Asian Vegetable Stir
Fry And Finished With Red Curry Sauce And Kaffir Infusion.
Hazie’s .......................................... Grilled Tenderloin~~All Natural Colorado Beef Resting In A Port Wine Reduction, Topped With
Maytag Bleu Cheese, Accompanied By Scalloped Potatoes And Winter Vegetables
L’Apogee ...................................... Yampa Valley Lamb~~Grilled Yampa Valley Lamb Sirloin, Soft Chevré Polenta With Warm
Rosemary Vinaigrette
La Montana ................................. Camarones De La Montana~~Jumbo Shrimp Filled With Crabmeat, Jack Cheese, Pico De Gallo
Wrapped In Bacon And Baked; Then Topped With Jalapeño Hollandaise And Served With Corn
Flan And Tempura Asparagus
Mahogany Ridge ......................... Elk Osso Bucco~~Braised And Slow Cooked To Perfection Served Over A Brown Ale Risotto
Cake With Romesco And Porter Cream Sauces
Ore House At Pine Grove ........... Steak Ore House~~Filet Of Beef, Bacon Wrapped, With Crab Meat, And Béarnaise
Ragnar’s....................................... Pomegranate Duck Breast~~Marinated In Pomegranate Juice, Tender Pan Seared Duck Breast
Sliced And Served With Caramelized Onion Cherry Chutney And Spicy Walnuts
Riggio’s ........................................ Filetto Capriciosa~~Filet Mignon Of Beef Seasoned And Grilled, Topped With Herbed Goat
Cheese And Oven Roasted Tomato, Finished In A Garlic Studded Bardolino Demiglaze With
Tuscan Roasted Potatoes
Three Peaks Grill ........................ Raw Bar~~Pacific & Atlantic Oysters And Littleneck Clams Taken From The World's Certified
Waters, Deftly Shucked And Presented Immediately With Traditional Garnishes Over Rock salt
Menu items subject to change without notice.
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COMPLIMENTARY & INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS
ENHANCE MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCE
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013 –Generations of winter vacationers have come to the Yampa Valley,
some for the legendary Champagne Powder® snow, others for the Western heritage; but all find the complimentary and
affordable programs, tours and services keep every guest fully entertained during their time in Ski Town, U.S.A.®
“There are few places on earth where you can ski with an Olympian, get a personal mountain tour, take in expansive views and
learn about the area absolutely free,” said Rob Perlman, senior vice president sales & marketing for Steamboat Ski & Resort
Corporation. “Steamboat offers cutting-edge technology that ensures guests get the most out of their mountain resort
experience, often absolutely free.”
COMPLIMENTARY TOURS, SERVICES & PROGRAMS:
Steamboat’s Birthday Party: The resort celebrates 50 years of world class skiing and snowboarding this year, and you’re
invited join the fun. Celebrate Steamboat’s actual birthday January 12, 2013 with cake, fireworks and a free concert.
Mountain Tours: Steamboat Ambassadors lead free mountain tours daily at 10:30am, starting outside the upper gondola
terminal at the top of Vagabond. Get a comprehensive tour of the intermediate and advanced trails with information about resort
services and the surrounding area. Mid December through early April.
Ski with Billy Kidd: Join Steamboat’s Director of Skiing, 1964 Olympic Silver Medalist and World Champion Billy Kidd, for
free pointers and a run down Heavenly Daze. Check the sign at the top of the gondola to see if Billy is skiing today, and join
him there at the top of Why Not at 1:00pm.
Nelson on Nelson’s: Nelson Carmichael, 1992 Olympic Bronze Medalist, 2-time World Cup Mogul Champion, 6-time US
National Mogul Champion and Professional Mogul Tour Champion, hosts a free mogul clinic on Nelson’s Run at 1:00pm select
Sundays through the season. Check the grooming report to see if Nelson is skiing and meet at the Nelson's sign outside Four
Points Hut.
Guided Nature Ski Tours: Join one of the naturalists from Yampatika's Education Partnership for a free ski tour and receive
interpretive information on the forest, mountain habitat and indigenous flora and fauna. Meet at the top of Why Not at 1:30pm
on Tuesday & Thursday. Mid December through late March/early April.
Complimentary Beverages: End your day at Steamboat with a free cup of hot chocolate or hot cider in the base area!
Steamboat’s Ambassadors serve these refreshing beverages out of a 1880s chuck wagon replica.
Free Parking & Shuttles: Steamboat offers free off-site parking at the Knoll and Meadows parking lots from 7:00am-6:30pm.
Free shuttle buses run continuously from the free Meadows Lot.
Free Steamboat Springs Transit (SST): The City of Steamboat Springs offers a FREE comprehensive bus system between the
ski area, downtown, and most condos, restaurant, grocery and entertainment locations. For information and schedules call 970879-3717. Several lodging properties also provide regular shuttle service. Check with your property for schedules.
Kids/GrandKids Ski Free: With Steamboat’s Kids/GrandKids Ski Free program, valid the entire season, children 6-12 years old
ski FREE the same number of days as their parents or grandparents when they purchases a 5-or-more-day lift ticket. This offer
is on a one-to-one basis, with one free child per paid adult.
Kids Rent Free: Kids Rent Free enables children 6-12 years of age to rent FREE the same number of days as their parents when
a parent purchases a 5-or-more-day rental. This offer is on a one-to-one basis, with one free child per paid adult.
Family Season Pass Program: For each parent or legal guardian purchasing an unrestricted Steamboat Adult Season Pass or
Rocky Mountain Pass, one child 12 or under in the same family will receive a free Season Pass.
Over-the-Hill Gang: A free daily program for skiers 50 and over who enjoy mellow cruising together from early December
through early April. The Over-the-Hill Gang meets at 9:00am.
Interdenominational Services: These free services are held at the Overlook at the base of the Tower trail, near the top of the
upper gondola terminal. Services are conducted on Sundays at 1:30pm and scheduled from mid-December through early April
SharpShooter: Remember your Steamboat vacation with portrait and action photography. SharpShooter Photographers
strategically situated in the best locations across the mountain. All photos taken free with no obligation to purchase. For more
information, 970.879.8190 or www.sharpshooterimaging.com
MOUNTAIN SERVICES & ACTIVITIES
Ambassador Program: Steamboat has a staff of skiing and snowboarding ambassadors on the mountain, in the Information
Center and Lost & Found, who offer free guided mountain tours, assistance with directions, activities, daily grooming
information, snowshoe tours, lost items, and general information about the Steamboat Ski Area and the town of Steamboat
Springs. When in doubt...seek them out and they're sure to help you.
Information Center: Located in the heart of the Gondola Square, the Information Center provides directions, daily grooming
sheets, daily activities, community happenings and general information, 8:00am-5:00pm. (970-871-5444)
Lost and Found: The Lost & Found Center is open daily 8:00am-11:00am and 12:00pm-5:00pm. Located on the ground floor
of the lower gondola building, the Lost & Found Center has been reuniting folks and their belongings since the late 1970s.
Snow Reports: Call 970-879-7300 for daily snow reports. The report is updated at 6:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am and 1:00pm;
listing weather, snow conditions and special events. Steamboat also features an online snow report entitled The Straight Talk
Snow Report at www.steamboat.com and my.steamboat.com with daily updates on trails and conditions from an on-mountain
eyewitness. Don’t forget to check out the online mountain cam images updated every 5 minutes at www.steamboat.com to see
for yourself what it’s like in Steamboat.
Social Media: Receive real-time updates on your mobile device or at your computer through Steamboat’s Twitter Feeds.
@SteamboatInfo provides updates on mountain and weather conditions, as well as trail/lift openings and closing.
@SkiSteamboat gives the inside scoop on what’s happening in Steamboat Springs, including events, concerts, happy hours and
tweet-up specials. @SteamboatPR is the media connection to real-time updates on stories, trends and announcements occurring
at the ski resort. Steamboat’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/SteamboatResort is a place for guests to find out information
about upcoming events and activities, as well as updates on mountain conditions and mouth-watering worthy photos and videos
of Champagne Powder® snow.
Grooming Reports: This color map is produced every morning showing the trails that have been groomed overnight as well as
daily weather, snow conditions, when the superpipe is cut and whether or not Billy Kidd or Nelson Carmichael are skiing. The
flip side contains information about events and activities happening that week, including on-mountain restaurant information,
Ski & Snowboard School, Competition Services, Kids’ Vacation Center, and the Steamboat Grand. The grooming report is
available at the Information Center and several other locations on the mountain, including the base of the gondola, the main
ticket office and front desk of the Steamboat Grand Hotel.
Electronic Status Boards: Located at several points around the mountain, the electronic lift status boards inform skiers and
riders of operating lifts and approximate waiting times. Additionally, three electronic scrolling information boards keep you upto-date on events, happenings, temperatures and new snow.
Locker Rentals: The Ski Corral located next to the Ski & Snowboard School offers overnight paid equipment storage just steps
away from the Gondola entrance.
SNOWSHOE TOURS
Snowshoe Tours: With the increasing popularity of snowshoeing, Steamboat's Ambassadors offer guided snowshoe tours daily
at 1:00pm. This free tour offers breathtaking views of the Yampa Valley and the Flat Top Mountains. The tour departs from the
Information Center in Gondola Square and winds along a one-mile loop from the top of Steamboat gondola. Guests need to sign
up in advance by calling 970-871-5444, as space is limited. Snowshoe rentals are not included with the tour, but are available
from the Information Center in Gondola Square. Participants will need a lift ticket or season pass.
Guided Gourmet Snowshoe Tour: Join a Steamboat Ambassador for an informative and fun tour followed by a gourmet lunch.
Offered daily throughout the season. Tuesday- Sunday tours snowshoe the Vista Nature Trail, approximately 1 mile long, and
finish at Thunderhead with a delectable gourmet lunch and refreshing glass of wine at Hazie’s. On Mondays the tour treks
across the Duster Trail to the Rendezvous Lodge finishing with lunch and wine at Ragnar’s. Guided Gourmet Tours are $65 and
include gondola ride, snowshoes, guide, lunch, glass of wine, tax and gratuity. Tours are not recommended for children under
10 and run December 11, 2012- April 7, 2013.
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PROGRESSIVE PARKS OFFER STEP BY STEP
TERRAIN PARK EXPERIENCE
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013-Similar to the variety of each snowflake that land in Steamboat, the
resort’s terrain parks come in all shapes and sizes to offer thrill seekers and explorers the adventure level they seek. With four
progressive parks ranging from beginner to expert and a boardercross course,
there’s no shortage of freestyle fun in Steamboat.
Steamboat Park & Pipe Facts
“Our goal is to help each skier and snowboarder progress their skills in an
environment that makes them comfortable, not intimidated,” said Rob Perlman,
senior vice president of sales & marketing for Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation.
“By offering progressive parks, freestylers can learn at their own pace and can feel a
sense of accomplishment as they cross one park off their list and move onto the
next.”
1st Lesson .................................... 1989/90
1st Halfpipe .................................. 1990/91
1st Terrain Park, Dude Ranch ...... 1993/94
Pipe Dragon Starts Grooming ..... 1995/96
Pipe Dragon Purchased ............... 1997/98
Dunn Wins Olympic Medal ........ 1997/98
Mini-Mavs .................................. 2001/02
CSCUSA Terrain Park Master .... 2003/04
Park & Pipe Clinics ..................... 2006/07
Lil Rodeo Terrain Park................ 2009/10
BoarderCross Course…………...2010/11
Mavericks, Steamboat's signature terrain park serviced exclusively by its own
chairlift, features terrain for advanced skiers and rider spread over 14 acres. The
cornerstone of the park is Mavericks Superpipe, a 500 feet long, 56 feet wide and 18
foot walled beast with 22 foot transitions, where a Mavericks specific sound system
pumps jams to amp up freeriders. Mavericks’ also features a Boardercross Course, with curves and jumps ready to make
anyone’s heart pump. The Boardercross course is a unique feature at the resort that can be used by guests, in addition to hosting
regional and national competitions and offering training grounds for the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Boardercross
and Skiercross teams.
Steamboat progressive parks also including Rabbit Ears Terrain Park, the intermediate park featuring mid-level jumps, rails and
features; Lil’ Rodeo Terrain Park with Mini-Mavs a 150 ft. long beginner halfpipe with eight foot walls perfect for novice pipe
riders; and, Sunbeam Terrain Park, a small slopestyle course in the family friendly Sunshine Bowl area. Each park features
specially designed rails and features built by the Steamboat Terrain Park crew, created to attain the perfect symmetry with the
parks goals to provide a seamless transition from one park to the next, and ultimately a “Go Big” experience in Mavericks. In
line with the resorts environmental practices, the newest rails and features were made out of recycled lodge pole pine time that
succumbed to the Mountain Pine Beetle.
Mavericks – Superpipe
Mavericks Terrain Park
Advance
Advance
 Opened December 22, 2001
 One of the premier superpipes in North
 14 acres with outdoor sound system
 16 rails:
America
 Built to World Cup Standards
 500 feet long, 56-feet wide, 18-foot
walls, and 22-foot transitions
 Location for Nike’s 2002 Olympic Ad
featuring Barrett Christy
 State-of-the-art Zaugg for Superpipe
Sunbeam Terrain Park
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o kinked flat
o mailbox features
o rainbow rails
o S-rails
o double barrel
o 20x24 custom wall ride
Accessible exclusively by Bashor Lift
Boarder/Skier Cross Course
Lil’ Rodeo/ Mini Mav
Beginner/Intermediate
 Located on Spike adjacent Rendezvous
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Saddle-Sunshine Area
Broader/Skier Cross Course
Smaller features
Family Fun area
Rabbit Ears Terrain Park
Intermediate
 Located in Giggle Gulch
 Newly designed with all new features
 Progression from Lil’ Rodeo towards
Mavericks.
 10 rails and boxes
Miscellaneous
Beginner/Intermediate
 Opened during the 2009/10 season and
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located on Lil’ Rodeo in the base area,
Beginner features: boxes, rails and kickers
Accessible by Christie Peak Express midstation
Beginner experience for first learning pipe
150 ft. long 8 ft. walls
 1990/91: 1st Halfpipe built in Bashor Bowl.
 1993/94: 1st Terrain Park, Dude Ranch,
built on Velvet.
 2010/11: 1st Broadercross Course in
Mavericks
 Snowmaking upgrades in 2002, 03, 07, 10
Why the name Mavericks? In California, near Half Moon Bay, there is a legendary big-wave
break by the same name where swells reach the height of three story buildings. Only the best
surfers dare to ride the Mavericks, the liquid version. A maverick, by definition, is an
independent individual. What better way to describe freeriders? Steamboat’s Western Heritage,
the culture of freeriding, and the resort’s grand terrain park and Superpipe combined to make the
perfect definition of Mavericks. Steamboat’s Mavericks was born from a wave of freeriding zeal swelling from the spirit of
pioneering innovators.
Mavericks Freestyle Park & Pipe Clinic: Learn the latest jumps and coolest tricks in the Mavericks Superpipe & Terrain
Park. Get coaching on proper Terrain Park technique and procedures. Skiers and Riders, levels 6-8, learn the latest jumps, rails
and coolest tricks in Steamboat’s Mavericks Superpipe and Terrain Park. Get coaching on proper terrain park technique in this
full-day clinic from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Meet at the Ski Area Base Tuesday and Thursday from Dec. 18, 2012-March 28, 2013.
For 1st grade to adult. Cost is $195 and helmets are required.
PARKWISE
Steamboat designed the ParkWise program to promote terrain park etiquette, awareness, education
and safety. The goal of ParkWise is to help terrain park patrons continue to use and enjoy
Mavericks, Rabbit Ears, Lil’ Rodeo and Sunbeam terrain parks on the mountain in the most
respectful manner.
Steamboat’s ParkWise program educates the public about the use of terrain parks and freestyle terrain. It builds upon the
NSAA SmartStyle initiative by personalizing the focus and creating a positive approach to guest/employee communication in
the resort’s parks by recognizing and rewarding participants who follow the code and demonstrate terrain park etiquette.
ParkWise patrollers monitor all terrain arks making sure guests are using the parks properly, at the appropriate level and educate
those that are not. ParkWise focuses on maintaining a positive and amenable culture in the terrain parks as well as accessible for
all participants, particularly families.
STEAMBOAT’S TERRAIN PARK CREW
Steamboat maintains a dedicated park crew that monitors park conditions daily;
tests features and consistently keeps the parks and pipes in top shape. The team
strives to provide a variety of fun for all ability levels to keep you coming back
for more!
If you have any questions or want to learn about a particular feature, jumps or hit
in one of Steamboat’s four terrain parks, just ask the Park Crew. They’ll be
happy to help you keep progressing and moving toward the next park.
Be ParkWise and remember, Respect Gets Respect!
HELMET POLICY
Helmet Usage: Helmets are strongly recommended as they may make a difference in reducing or preventing some (but not all)
head injuries. Steamboat encourages guests to educate themselves on the benefits and limitations of helmets. If you wear a
helmet, make sure you have the proper fit and that it has not been damaged. Remember that wearing a helmet does not make
you invulnerable.
Steamboat requires helmets for all children and youth participants in Ski & Snowboard School Programs as well as all students
participating in freestyle terrain park programs, regardless of their age. The helmet use guidelines underscore Intrawest’s resortwide commitment to guest safety and have the support of the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) and Canada West Ski
Areas Association (CWSAA).
SNOWBOARDING SPIRIT
Right here in Steamboat, the pioneering spirit of snowboarding can be found in several individuals that have left an impression
on the sport. Sherman Poppen, the Grandfather of Snowboarding, invented the precursor to the modern day snowboard, the
Snurfer; Shannon Dunn-Downing, 1998 Olympic medalist, became the first American to win a snowboarding medal when the
sport debuted at the Nagano Games; Erin Simmons, X-Games medalist and participant during boardercross debut at 2006
Olympics; Ken Bradshaw, big wave rider shows the crossover popularity with surfing and national team member, Scott Anfang.
SHERMAN POPPEN
Grandfather of
Snowboarding
In 1965, Sherman Poppen joined two 36-inch long skis together so his daughters could play on
the snow-covered hills behind their home laying the foundation for what was to become the
snowboarding revolution. He called this new invention, the Snurfer--combining the words snow
and surfing and licensed the product to the Brunswick Toy Company with a $10 starting price. The
Snurfer gave inspiration to modern snowboarding pioneers Jake Burton Carpenter and Tom Sims,
who made additional modifications and launched the modern snowboarding phenomenon. His
invention was recognized by the Snowboarding Hall of Fame in 1995. He became a member of the
Muskegon Area Sports Hall of Fame in 2001 and a statue in his hometown was dedicated to his
industry shaping invention in May 2012. Poppen learned to snowboard when he moved to
Steamboat, Colo. Currently, he and wife Louise live south of Atlanta.
Shannon Dunn-Downing became the first American female to win an Olympic medal in
snowboarding (a bronze in the halfpipe) at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. She started
off as a skier in Illinois and continued skiing when she moved to Steamboat Springs. Following her
brother’s passion for snowboarding, Shannon quickly took her talents to the highest level in the
sport, competing twice at the Winter Games and earning two gold medals at the X-Games. Her
snowboard career includes numerous top competition results in the Olympics, X-Games and World
Cup Events around the globe. Shannon, who rides for Burton and currently lives in California,
donates a significant amount of time and passion to Boarding for Breast Cancer.
SHANNON DUNNDOWNING
1998 Olympic Bronze
Medalist
Erin Simmons Nemec, who has three silver Winter X Games medals in boardercross, grew up the
daughter of ski patrollers. It's not too surprising that her parents had her on skis when she was just
two-years-old. However, like most kids hanging out on the slopes, snowboarding came calling soon
enough. By age 12, Simmons was on a board and that was pretty much the end of her skiing career. At
the 2006 Olympics, Simmons represented Canada, finishing 17th and one spot out of a finals berth.
Simmons always has felt the need for speed. Today, you can find her on television offering board tips
ERIN SIMMONS NEMEC as part of CNN’s Airport Network, which runs in airports across the country; participating in the
annual Ski 4 Yellow event with other Steamboat Olympians; promoting Steamboat to the world or
X-Games Medalist &
simply out enjoying the slopes of Mt. Werner with her family.
Olympian
To celebrate the freeriding spirit of Steamboat’s Mavericks Superpipe & Terrain Park, the resort turned
to none other than world famous, big waver rider, Ken Bradshaw. Some might ask: ‘Who’s this guy?’
On January 28, 1998, Ken rode the biggest wave ever ridden to date on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii
at an outer reef known as Outside Log Cabins. This wave was considered to be in excess of 85 feet. That
same day he also rode another 20 waves between 40 and 65 feet to make this the largest day ever ridden.
Bradshaw, a renowned surfboard shaper, handcrafted 15 limited edition ten-foot big wave ‘guns’
(surfboards) for the resort. He has shaped boards for Women’s World Champion Layne Beachley as well
as professional surfers Sunny Garcia and John Shomooku. Steamboat’s Mavericks was born from a wave
of freeriding zeal swelling from the spirit of pioneering innovators. What better way to embrace that
same spirit than through Bradshaw, who has spent several springs snowboarding in Steamboat.
SCOTT ANFANG
AASI National Team
KEN BRADSHAW
Big Wave Rider/
Shaper
A member of AASI since 1996, Scott Anfang is in his third term (2012-2016) on the AASI National
Snowboard Team and is a Full Certification Examiner. He played an instrumental role in developing
Rocky Mountain Division’s freestyle accreditation. For 10 years, he enjoyed back-to-back seasons,
splitting time between Steamboat and New Zealand. In New Zealand, Scott helped establish the
Instructor Training Company, an 11-week program for people who want to become snowboard
instructors. In addition, catch Anfang on CNN’s Airport Network, aired in the United States’ busiest
airports, where he provides unique insight, advice and quick tips for improving your riding as well as
instructing on the slopes of Steamboat.
Steamboat’s Snowboarding Timeline
1988/89
 Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club starts
1989/90
 First snowboard lesson provide by Tom
snowboard program
Barr, aka T-Barr
1992/93
 Snowboards allowed on the gondola
1990/91
 First season-long halfpipe was built in Bashor
Bowl
1993/94
 First Terrain Park built, called the Dude
1995/96
 Pipe Dragon grooms halfpipe weekly
Ranch on Velvet containing quarter-pipe,
rail slides and obstacles
1996/97
 Dude Ranch: ½ pipe, located on Velvet
 Mavericks: Terrain Park, located on Drop
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Out
Sunshine Reef: Terrain Park, located on
Sunshine Lift line
Bee Hive: kids-only park, located on Spike
Ride Guide published, a snowboarder
specific trail map
Benches installed at lifts
Gondola improves racks for snowboards
1997/98
 Shannon Dunn becomes 1st American
Woman to win Olympic medal (Bronze) at
Nagano Winter Games
 Dude Ranch: ½ pipe, moves to Bashor
 Resort purchased a Pipe Dragon
 Bee Hive: kids-only park, moves to Giggle
Gulch
1999/00
 Swatch/Airwalk sponsor Dude Ranch and
Run
2001/02
 Halfpipe super-sized and renamed
halfpipe, located in Bashor
 Swatch/Palmer Park: skier/rider-cross
1998/99
 Mavericks Terrain Park, moves to Buddy’s
2002/03
 Increased snowmaking capacity & music
Mavericks Superpipe in Bashor
 Groomed with a Bombardier HPG-17 Pipe
constructed located in Bashor
system added
 Bashor Terrain Park, located in Bashor,
Grinder
 Bashor Terrain Park expands to include 8
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jumps with different landings, 7 rails,
features expert, intermediate & beginner
terrain
Mini-Mav—a 22 ft. long mini version of
Mavericks with 5 ft. walls unveiled
Bee Hive: kids-only park, located in Rough
Rider Basin
Location for Nike’s 2002 Olympic Ad
featuring Barrett Christy
ASA Continental Cup
USSA Snowboarding Western Regional
USASA Snowboard Junior Team Training
Mavericks Superpipe Challenge
Competition Starts
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2003/04
 Snowmaking upgrades
 2004 CSCUSA Terrain Park Master of the
Year
2006/07
 Mavericks Freestyle Park & Pipe Clinic
2004/05
2005/06
 SoBe Friday Night Rail Jams
 Scott Anfang named to AASI National
 NASTAR National Championships rolls into
Team
 Anfang Hosts Rider Specific Weekend
Clinics
 Mt. Dew Vertical Challenge
town with snowboard division
2007/08
 Snowmaking Upgrades
 Next Snow Search All-Stars Event with
superpipe, big air, slopestyle & big
mountain
 Anfang named Snowboard Technical
Director for Ski & Snowboard School
 Women’s Only Snowboard Clinic
2009/10
became the “SoBe Terrain Park” several new
rails added
Mavericks becomes longest pipe in world:
800 feet long from top to bottom with 650 ft.
long walls, 48 ft. wide, 15 ft. walls, 17 ft.
radius, finishes with a 75-foot ¼ pipe
Rider X: Boarder/skier-cross course located
adjacent to Buddy’s Run
Readers of SKI Magazine ranked Steamboat
4th in North America for the quality of its
terrain parks (a new category in the survey).
Readers of TransWorld Snowboarding
ranked Mavericks Superpipe #7, the terrain
park #13 and Steamboat #7 overall including
#2 for “Vibe”
Ultimate Bumps & Jumps featuring
superpipe, moguls and big air
UK Snowboard Asylum Catalog Photo Shoot
Dedicated website launched,
www.steamboatfreeride.com
Freeride Team established
2008/09
 Tower winch cat realign to the terrain park
 Three grooming machines solely dedicated to
the terrain park and superpipe
 Eric Rolls Joins Scott Anfang on AASI
National Team-two members unheard of for a
single resort
2010/11
 Lil’ Rodeo Terrain Park
 CNN Airport Snowboard Tips with Scott
 Additional groomer for maintenance and
Anfang & Erin Simmons
 Host of UK’s TSA Snowboard Catalogue
 Utilized Beetle-kill lodge pole pine for rails
 Roma lone American on the 8-person team
responsible for building and maintaining the
2010 Olympic BoarderX and SkierX courses
 30 new handcrafted rails and features
upkeep of park and pipe.
including Christmas Rail Jam
 Host of UK’s TSA Snowboard Catalogue
2011/12
 Host of UK’s TSA Snowboard Catalogue.
 Scott Anfang makes third term on AASI
national team (2011-2015)
 SSWSC's Arielle Gold named future Game
Changer by Sports Illustrated
 USSA Coach of the Year: Ashley Berger-
SSWSC
 USSA Snowboard Club of the Year-SSWSC
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BEST SKIING & RIDING EXPERIENCE STARTS
BEFORE YOU EVEN GET ON THE MOUNTAIN
Steamboat Partners With Ski Leader Creating Rossignol Experience Center
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013-The best skiers and snowboarders in the world rely on top of the
line gear and apparel to achieve their goals. In Steamboat, the same approach has shaped the partnership with ski leader,
Rossignol, launching the Rossignol Experience Center in Steamboat Springs, Colorado for the 2012/2013 winter season.
“The right equipment makes all the difference on the slopes, from beginner to double black diamond expert, and with the
new Rossignol Experience Center, not only is the best gear right here, but so is the best experience,” said Jim Schneider,
vice president of skier services.
Steamboat is partnering with ski leader Rossignol to create a Rossignol
Experience Center in Steamboat - one of just fourteen in the United
States. Experience more. Rip down groomers, float through
Champagne Powder® snow, dice through the trees on this awardwinning new breed of rockered all-mountain ski. The Experience series conquers the entire mountain achieving a whole
new benchmark of uncompromising on- and off-trail versatility. Experience more of the mountain...on this true, one-skiquiver.
The new Center offers Rossignol's landmark Experience skis which make learning easier, quicker and more fun for skiers
of all ages. In addition to the best equipment, Steamboat offers full-service instruction which includes tailored methods for
improving faster on Experience skis. The objective at the Rossignol Experience Center at Steamboat is to give every
customer more confidence and control for a better skiing experience.
Across its shops, the resort utilizes only top-of-the-line equipment, tuned to the highest standards, throughout its fleet and
has the largest selection of performance equipment including skis for the beginner and novice skier; snowboards; boots
including soft boots and helmets. If that wasn’t enough, approximately one third of the resort’s rental fleet is revamped
annually.
STEAMBOAT PRO SHOP
When you demand the very best in your equipment, the Pro Shop sets the standard in premium rental
equipment. The Pro Shop advises on ski-related elements that ensure you get the best fit and most out
of your equipment whiling savoring what a day in the home of Champagne Powder ® snow is all about.
Whether you’re looking for the proper equipment for a particular need or based on snow conditions, go
where the experts go-the Pro Shop serving up demo equipment and packages. All your Pro requirements can be taken care
of in two locations, the shop in the Sheraton and the original Gondola Square Pro Shop.
STEAMBOAT SKI & SPORT
Steamboat Ski & Sport is the premier rental/retail location in Steamboat Springs, with convenient
locations including the closest rental location to the slopes, just steps from the gondola. Get the newest
gear fit by expert technicians. Steamboat’s winter recreational equipment headquarters featuring
personalized individual attention, computerized rental technology, professional overnight tuning &
repair, FREE overnight ski & board storage, and indoor lockers in three sizes.
Steamboat Ski & Sport carries the latest in rugged technical outdoor clothing for winter sports enthusiasts as well as oneof-a-kind logo and resort signature wear and is the only rental location where you can purchase rentals, lift tickets and ski
& snowboard school products. Steamboat Ski & Sport locations are everywhere you are including:
Sheraton Slopeside
Gondola Square
Downtown/Howelsen Place
Ski Time Square
Steamboat Grand
In-Room/Ski Delivery Express
NEWSTIX DEMO CENTER
With convenient locations at the base and on the mountain, it’s fast and easy for you to try something
new, then ski in and swap ‘em for something different any time you want. A visit to NewStix
(Steamboat Ski & Sport-Sheraton and the Yurt at the top of the Steamboat Gondola) is the best way
to try ’em before you buy ’em. Half-day and full-day demos featuring the latest in ski technology-skis, boots, and bindings.
RENTAL PRODUCTS & RATES
(970) 879-6111, (800) 859-9959
steamboat.com/rentals
Rental Rates

Kids Rent Free: One child 12 or under rents free with
each five-day parent's adult rental: certain restrictions
apply. Kids rates are available for kids who do not
participate in the free rental program. Proof of age is
required for all 11 and 12-year-olds.

Teen Discounts: Teens 13-17 years of age receive a 25%
discount on all rental equipment (excluding helmets):
certain restrictions apply. Proof of age required for 17 year
olds.
Ski Equipment
Age
Snowboard Equipment
Age
Demo Ski Package
Adult (18 & up)
Teen (13-17)/Senior
*Daily Rate
$59
$52
Demo Snowboard
Package
Adult (18 & up)
Teen (13-17)/Senior
$59
$52
Demo Skis Only
Adult (18 & up)
Teen (13-17)/Senior
$55
$47
Demo Snowboard Only
Adult (18 & up)
Teen (13-17)/Senior
$55
$47
All-Mountain Ski Package
Adult (18 & up)
Teen (13-17)/Senior
$49
$42
Sport Snowboard Package
Adult (18 & up)
Teen (13-17)/Senior
$39
$34
All-Mountain Skis Only
Adult (18 & up)
Teen (13-17)/Senior
$45
$39
Sport Snowboard Only
Adult (18 & up)
Teen (13-17)/Senior
$35
$30
Sport Progression Package
Adult (18 & up)
Teen (13-17)/Senior
$39
$34
Junior Snowboard
Package
Junior (12 & under)
$29
Sport Progression Skis Only
Adult (18 & up)
Teen (13-17)/Senior
$35
$30
Snowboard Boot Only
Adult (18 & up)
Teen (13-17)/Senior
Junior (12 & under)
$30
$25
$20
Junior Ski Package
Junior Skis Only
Junior (12 & under)
Junior (12 & under)
$29
$25
Ski Boots Only
Adult (18 & up)
Teen (13-17)/Senior
Junior (12 & under)
$30
$25
$20
Helmet
*
Adult (18 & up)
Teen (13-17)/Senior
Junior (12 & under)
Clothing
Clothing Package
Jacket Only
Helmets
$10
$9
$8
*Daily Rate
Pants Only
Adult (18 & up)
Teen (13-17)/Senior
Junior (12 & under)
$25
$22
$20
Adult (18 & up)
Teen (13-17)/Senior
Junior (12 & under)
$15
$13
$12
Adult (18 & up)
Teen (13-17)/Senior
Junior (12 & under)
$13
$11
$10
Prices do not include sales tax and reflect advanced purchase rates. Optional Equipment Damage Insurance available for $3/day and $7/day for demos. Prices
subject to change without notice.
RENTAL PRODUCTS
Demo
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K2: Aftershock, Rictor, Kung Fujas, Obsethed Superstitious,
Superfree, Missbehaved
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Nordic: HotRod, Tempest, Conquer, Infinite, Hell and Back,
Steadfast, Soulrider, Enforcer
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Salomon: Rocker, Showgun, BBR, Geisha, Lady
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Volkl: Bridge, Kendo, Kiko, Kenja
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Icelantic: Shaman, Nomad, Pilgram
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Snowboards: Burton
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Boots: Salomon Mission 880 and Divine
Sport Progression
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Rossignol: Experience 74
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Salomon: X Wing 6R
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Snowboards: Burton
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Boots: Salomon Mission 770
All-Mountain
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Salomon: Enduro, Tornado, Diamond, Topaz, X Wing 8,
Origins Opal
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K2: Shockwave, Amp and Super
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Rossignol: Experience 83
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Boots: Salomon Mission 770
Junior
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Rossignol: PMC and Pro J
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Salomon: X Wing Fury Junior
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Boots: Salomon T1, T2 and T3
Helmets:
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Smith and Gyro
TOP REASONS TO RENT HERE
 Location: Convenient locations on-mountain and in town, FREE Storage
 In-Room: Right to your room, plus store equipment slopeside and exchange at any shop
 Professional, Knowledgeable Staff: Professional on-site expertise to assure proper fit, comfort and equipment selectionany shop, any time, ski storage, GM and Demo exchange tool of the day.
 Price: Best value in Steamboat, Best locations, Best products, Best service.
 Value: Pre-book and save 10%, buy a package & save 20%.
 People: Friendliest team of techs, who wouldn’t want to work on the mountain?
 Experience: Shop online, make your reservation with the pros…Steamboat Central Reservations, find a location near you,
get the right product for you and snow conditions.
 Products: The very best from Rossignol, Salomon, K2, Nordica, Burton, Full Tilt, Goode, Steamboat’s only Pro Shop for
skiers and the new Rossignol Experience Center.
 High-Tech Tune Every Time: Best tuned rental fleet in town with Edgewerks-performs the best every time you hit the
slopes.
SPECIALTY PROGRAMS & OUTLETS
Lift Tickets: Purchase lift tickets at the same counter where you rent your equipment, any day…any time. In addition, if you
want to make first tracks, Steamboat Ski & Sport is the only location to purchase lift tickets after 5:00pm.
Custom Precision Tuning: All Steamboat Ski & Sport locations offer professional overnight tuning and repair. Your
equipment will receive the finest care from professionally trained technicians. Simply, drop off your equipment at the shop by
5pm, and it will be ready and waiting at 8am the next morning.
KVC Mercantile Specialty Store: FOR KIDS ONLY! This is a kids-only specialty store located in the Kids’ Vacation Center
complex and features everything the youngest member of the family might need on the slopes. Goggles, mittens, gloves and
specialty gifts all designed with the youngest skiers and riders in mind.
Storm Mountain Outfitters @ Thunderhead - Storm Mountain Outfitters @ Thunderhead, open from 10am-3:30pm at the
top of the gondola, is the perfect place for those commemorative Steamboat gifts. It's the perfect place to pick-up goggles,
mittens, gloves and sunscreen should the weather change unexpectedly.
Storm Mountain Outfitters @ Rendezvous - Did the weather change suddenly and you're caught without the right gear?
Storm Mountain Outfitters @ Rendezvous Saddle features hats, goggles, gloves, mittens, sunglasses, sunscreen and much,
much more.
Sweet Mountain Tees: Signature t-shirts in the heart of Gondola Plaza, Sweet Mountain Tees join the shops in the mountain
village at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area.
Mountain Outfitters - The Sheraton: Mountain Outfitters in the Sheraton Hotel is Marmot clothing central, featuring Marmot's
best and most beautiful men and women's outerwear and accessories. You'll also find goggles, helmets, one-of-a-kind logo
items, gifts and clothing. Mountain Outfitters is open from December to April, 10am-7pm.
Ski Corral: The Ski Corral located next to the Ski & Snowboard School offers overnight paid equipment storage just steps
away from the Gondola entrance.
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THE STEAMBOAT GRAND EMBRACES THE
SPIRIT OF THE GRAND LODGES OF THE WEST
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013 -Steamboat has long been known as a true western town, where the
grandeur of rolling valleys invites guests from around the world to explore, relax and reconnect. The Steamboat Grand blends the
spirit Steamboat’s western heritage with superior guest services and the finest amenities resulting in a luxurious getaway deep in
the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
For 50 years, guests from around the world have been visiting Ski Town,
U.S.A.® as a ski and snowboard destination and for the past 12 years of the
resort’s storied history, The Steamboat Grand has played the integral role of
being one of the premier slopeside lodging facility. While staying true to the
history of the area, The Grand continues to offer new amenities and
attractions for guests to create the complete Colorado mountain town
vacation experience.
New this year, the Grand Café helps visitors stay active while on vacation
with easy Grab-and-Go breakfast and lunch items, plus Take-and Bake
dinner selections and some grocery store items, allowing guests to create the
perfect meal in the comfort of their hotel room.
“The Steamboat Grand epitomized the grand hotel tradition, where elegant comfort meets genuine Colorado,” said Michael Lomas,
general manager/vice president of The Steamboat Grand. “The unique guest experience is created by combining friendly natural
mountain ambiance with the highest level of amenities and guest services, reminiscent of the grand lodge spirit."
Located at the base of the Steamboat Ski Resort, just steps from the gondola, the seven-story Steamboat Grand features 328
beautifully appointed guestroom accommodations, ranging from studios, parlors, double queen and king hotel rooms to one-, two-,
three-bedroom condominiums and eight luxurious penthouses. The Grand is home to award-winning dining under the direction of
Executive Chef Hyslop; a full-service spa and fitness center; an outdoor heated pool and two large whirlpool spas as well as 17,000
sq. ft of indoor/outdoor convention space including the hotel’s centerpiece 5,484-square-foot Priest Creek Ballroom.
“This is a real town with a reputation for genuine friendliness and we set our sights on exceeding guests’ expectations while always
providing the highest level of services and amenities,” commented Lomas. “The Steamboat Grand has become a cornerstone of the
Steamboat experience and a key element in the resort’s year-round focus.”
The property, designed by acclaimed international architectural firm Jung/Brannen Associates, Inc, features a western-themed
mountain ambiance reminiscent of the American mountain lodges of the west. The hotel’s spectacular entry atmosphere, all
designed to give an overwhelming sense of arrival, is centered around an elegant large, wood beamed porte-cochère entrance and
dramatic multi-level lobby with native stone and wood, vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, indoor streams and two-story-high
stone fireplaces. Panoramic views of the mountains and Yampa Valley are the highlight of the hotel, features around nearly every
corner an in guest rooms and condominiums.
The interior of the hotel is based on subtle elegance and the rugged mountain spirit of the American West; details include hand-cut
details of alder and knotty pine; original custom chandeliers and lamps--created in rawhide and wrought-iron with sculpted bears
and pine trees; and native Colorado Moss Rock. Relax in aged-leather chairs around wooden tables in public areas, and find many
special touches from historic photos to local artwork.
Guestroom and penthouse decor incorporates solid-wood furniture and headboards, historic ski and winter photos dating from the
early 1900s; and soft earth-tone colors. Select bathrooms have tiled floors, solid-wood cabinets, walk-in showers with glass doors
and, in many rooms, deep, shell-shaped whirlpool jet tubs. Eight luxuriously designed penthouses, from more than 2,200 to an
unbelievable 4,000 square feet, offer the perfect place to gather in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The exclusive penthouse level
features designer kitchens; view-through, stone-surround fireplaces separating the living and dining rooms as well as private insuite sauna and whirlpool spas.
In addition, rooms feature 32- or 42-inch flat-screen HD color television, stereo, coffee makers, phone line with voice mail
capabilities, hair dryers, iron & board. Condominiums and many rooms feature DVD players, whirlpool tubs, stone-surround,
energy-efficient gas fireplace, fully equipped kitchens featuring GE Profile appliances, hardwood cabinetry and granite
countertops.
Building upon the intricate in-room designs, artwork is a primary vehicle used throughout the hotel to instill the grandeur of the
local landscape and lifestyle, all set in the grand tradition of the facility itself. The great dynamic here is, not only are the viewers’
exposed to a wide variety of techniques and mediums but experience the art in the beautiful grand hotel setting. The exhibit
selections cover the spectrum from historical photographs of Ski Town, U.S.A.®, to images synonymous with a 100-year western
heritage, to more modern contemporary pieces by local, regional and national artists.
The Steamboat Grand offers guests the exclusive amenity to incorporate all on-mountain resort and hotel charges directly into your
hotel folio. Whether you are dining on the mountain, enrolling your children into the industry leading Kids’ Vacation Center,
taking a lesson through the Steamboat Ski & Snowboard School, purchasing new equipment or clothing at one of the resort’s retail
outlets or sampling one of the many valley-wide activities, enjoy the convenience of having all your purchases go directly to one
bill.
"There is a synergy that further enhances the guest experience in having the same company operating both the resort and the hotel,"
said Lomas. "It allows us to provide guests with the convenient hotel equipment storage facility right at the slopes, offer activities
year-round throughout Steamboat Springs, and simplify their vacation by handling all local arrangements with the charges for
everything put directly on their hotel bill."
Providing extended convenience, the Ski & Sport Steamboat Grand offers guests an on-site rental facility featuring the latest ski
and snowboard technology. Additionally, guests can utilize the Grand Storage located slopeside in Gondola Square to store their
gear nightly, eliminating the hassle of carrying boots and boards across the street. Ski & Sport Steamboat Grand also features resort
logo-wear, souvenir items and all the little things to make a day on the mountain complete.
And, so you don’t think you still have to take a covered wagon or horse-drawn stagecoach to this mountain retreat, Steamboat
Springs has the closest major airport of any ski resort in Colorado or Utah, the Steamboat/Hayden Airport, just 22 miles away.
Steamboat/Hayden Airport (HDN), served by major airlines including American, Delta and United, is less than a ½-hour from the
resort, making Steamboat the most convenient accessed ski resort in Colorado with nonstop service from seven major U.S. cities
into Steamboat/Hayden-the best mountain airport in the Rocky Mountains.
2012/2013 PACKAGES
877-269-2628 (toll-free)
Boat Launch - Launch the season off early with Steamboat’s new Boat Launch Package from Opening Day,
November 21st through December 14th. Save 20% on lodging at the Steamboat Grand and get 3 days of lift
tickets for only $129. Steamboat’s 50th Anniversary season is going to be one to remember so launch it off right
with the Boat Launch.
Boat Launch
Nov. 21-Dec. 14th
20% off lodging
+3 Days Lift
Don’t Miss the ‘Boat 2012/13: Save up to 25% off lift tickets and lodging at the Steamboat Grand this winter when you book a
minimum 4 nights lodging and 3 day lift ticket by Oct. 11, 2012 and 20% when booked by Nov. 30, 2012. The 25% Don’t Miss the
‘Boat Package, starting as low as $145 per person, per night, also includes rental equipment discounted up to 20%, spa treatments
10% off and hotel dining credit.
* Package Details:
Boat Launch Package requires booking both lodging and purchasing a Boat Launch Pass for each adult in party. Minimum 2 nights lodging and 3 day lifts. Rates do not include
applicable taxes and fees or travel insurance, are subject to availability and may change without notice. Some properties may require a longer stay.
Don’t Miss the Boat: Per person per night price is per adult based on double occupancy in a studio accommodation. Minimum night stays and blackout dates apply. Rates do not
include applicable taxes, fees or travel insurance, are subject to availability and may change without notice. Entire reservation must be made within package dates indicated. Any
discounted activity inside package must be purchased in advance. Offer not valid on existing reservations or with any other offer or discount. Additional activities and nights may be
added at applicable rates. Ski/Snowboard rental discount offered through The Steamboat Grand and other Steamboat Ski and Sport shop locations. **Dining credit must be used
within the stay dates, credit will be applied to any Hotel food and beverage charges only. Unused credit cannot be applied to lodging or other incidentals, and cannot be given as cash.
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MEETINGS & EVENTS TAKEN TO
NEW HEIGHTS AT THE STEAMBOAT GRAND
Steamboat Set To Host Governor’s Colorado Tourism Conference in October 2012
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013-The Steamboat Grand knows that successful meetings and events
require something more, something that can only be found rooted in the western heritage of Steamboat Springs-a place where
leather boots mingle with leather briefcases, meeting agendas mix with trail maps and ideas take flight on chairlift rides.
“With Steamboat’s proud western heritage of hospitality and wide-open friendliness, you’ll experience a level of service and
luxury you might have thought rode off into the sunset long ago,” said Michael Lomas, general manager/vice president of the
Steamboat Grand.
Steamboat has produced
more Olympians than any
other town in North
America.
We have a reputation to
uphold.
Think of the success we
can bring your next
meeting!
In the heart of this rugged ranching community, Ski Town, U.S.A.® is based on a friendly,
hard-working atmosphere which immediately rubs off on guests when they partake in a
meeting here. The mountain remains impeccable, its people remain genuine and the
possibilities remain endless. It is a unique environment featuring soaring mountains, rolling
valleys and crystal clear waters that will inspire your colleagues to be creative and productive.
The Steamboat Grand has taken the best of the West and made it even better with state-of-theart meeting facilities and a team of professionals dedicated to keeping your meetings and
events productive and your attendees smiling. Whether you’re looking to rustle up some new
contacts or rope in a new business prospect, the Steamboat Grand completely redefines highlevel meetings and events.
The Steamboat Grand acted as race headquarters during the inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge, which featured the top
professional cycling racers including the Tour de France top 3 overall riders, in August 2011. During 2012, the property is set to
host the Governor’s Colorado Tourism Conference and American Meteorological Society to name just two that will kick up
their heels in the ideal Rocky Mountain location of Steamboat
“Today, more than ever, the Steamboat Grand strives to make group functions special, allowing for greater productivity with a
little bit of fun on the side,” continued Lomas. “Steamboat’s facilities offer the largest and most diverse meeting and event
space in Northwest Colorado. The dedicated event staff will ensure that your meeting
goes off without a hitch.”
Meeting professionals can utilize the Grand’s relationship with the ski resort to
arrange and cater events on the mountain, making it especially easy for meeting
planners to hold “off-site” events for their group in a unique setting. Attendees take a
scenic ride up the mountain on the gondola to the venues, which include a variety of
decks and natural settings in the warmer months, and year-round to the mountain
restaurants on Mt. Werner. The hotel handles all arrangements, including creating
specially tailored menus.
From skiing and snowboarding knee-deep in Champagne Powder® snow to golf and tennis surrounded by the breathtaking
beauty of the Yampa Valley, Steamboat offers a full range of activities that’ll please folks of all types. Guests with small
children attending a meeting or group event can take full advantage of the ski area’s children programs in the winter or summer.
The Kids’ Vacation Center provides full daycare as well as a fun program of activities for children from six months to six years
old. The resort consistently receives top honors from national publications. The combination of The Steamboat Grand’s
extensive meeting facilities and the beautiful Rocky Mountain resort destination’s full array of both winter and summer sports
and activities as well as great dining, shopping and an historic Old Town, make Steamboat Springs an extremely attractive
group & conference destination.
STEAMBOAT GRAND CONFERENCE & MEETINGS
The Steamboat Grand offers 327 guestrooms and suites, 17,000 square feet of
indoor and outdoor conference and function space equipped with the latest
electronics and technology designed to handle high-tech meetings,
teleconferences and other events. The indoor space is flexible: it can be
configured in a variety of combinations and seating arrangements to
accommodate all types of meetings and events. The outdoor venues range from a
large patio with wrought-iron tables and chairs overlooking the ski slopes to a
poolside deck and an amphitheater.
The Steamboat Grand offers ideal space and ultimate flexibility for groups from
16 to 600 with 17,000 square feet of flexible indoor meeting, banquet and prefunction space. A 5,484-square-foot ballroom and five smaller meeting rooms are
ideal for groups or breakout meetings. Whatever layout or seating arrangements you require, the Steamboat Grand tailors the
space to suit your individual needs to a tee including an additional 10,000 sq. ft. of outdoor function space.
Sq. Ft.
Priest Creek Ballroom
Priest Creek I
Priest Creek II
Priest Creek III
Priest Creek I & II
Priest Creek II & III
Burgess Creek
Burgess Creek I
Burgess Creek II
Spring Creek
Spring Creek I
Spring Creek II
Saddle Creek
Mt. View Foyer
Pre-Function Ballroom
Banquet
Reception
Theater
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175
175
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350
350
120
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100
250
660
220
220
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440
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180
90
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1,835
1,850
1,799
3,685
3,649
2,130
1,200
930
1,780
950
830
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860
2,190
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Complete Program Coordination
Experienced Personnel
24-Hour Front Desk
Concierge Services
Business, Bell/Valet &
Housekeeping Services
Equipment Storage
Dry Cleaning & Laundry
Retail Outlets & ATM
Lobby Fireplaces
Safety Deposit Boxes
In-Room Safes
Shuttle Service
Wi-Fi Capabilities
Audio/Visual Services
Lighting & Sound Technicians
STEAMBOAT GRAND CONFERENCE TEAM
Karen Schneider-Director of Sales & Marketing: Karen Schneider brings a distinguished 28-year background in the travel &
leisure arena to her role as Director of Sales & Marketing. Her career has taken her from large, specialty group events to awardwining hotels & resorts as well as travel services from coast to coast. Schneider most recently held the position of on-site
manager for The Rock Slope and Steamboat Wine Festival, two large, specialty groups. Prior to her group work, she was sales
manager for the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation; sales manager of the Steamboat Grand; road show coordinator for Altour
International; and general manager for National Travel Service in Los Angeles, CA. She has been honored with several awards
during her career as well as donates her time and expertise to charitable organizations in the Steamboat Springs community.
Schneider holds a Bachelor's Degree from Cal State LA.
Henry Evans-National Sales Manager: Henry Evans began his career with Action Marketing Group in Boulder, Colorado,
working with several prestigious companies including Adidas, Reebok, Pepsi, Fresh Express, NIKE, Gatorade and Evian. He
then moved to Dallas, Texas, joining the Pepsi Bottling Group, where he was responsible for overseeing the development and
implementation of sales & marketing programs in over 200 convenience stores across the state. Evans holds a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Marketing from the University of Colorado at Boulder, Leeds School of Business.
Shannon Ford-Director of Catering & Conference Services: Shannon Ford is responsible for the management of food services
for special events, groups as well as catering services in the Steamboat Grand. Prior to joining the Steamboat Grand team in
2001, Ford held various positions with Destination Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International and Harrah’s. Over her decade in
the industry, she has garnered numerous awards including Manager of the Year for Inverness Hotel & Golf Club as well as
several service awards for Marriott International. Ford is a graduate of Western Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration.
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THE PERFECT BEGINNING TO HAPPILY EVER AFTER
Steamboat - A Match Made In Heaven, Or As Close As You Can Get
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013-With a year-round backdrop of the beautiful Yampa Valley and a
fully dedicated banquets staff, Steamboat makes “once in a lifetime” events spectacular and fairy tale weddings come true.
Leave all the details to Steamboat’s team of professionals to set the stage on Mount Werner for an event you and your
guests will remember forever.
“A wedding is a special time, and we think it deserves a
special setting,” said Jim Snyder, vice president of resort
services for the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation.
“Steamboat is a unique wedding venue that lends itself
to creating lifelong memories. We’ve had more than a
few wedding guests fall in love with Steamboat and then
host their special day here, too.”
Weddings in Steamboat are magical and popular
weekend dates sell out nearly a year in advance.
Fortunately, the resort is able to accommodate events
daily; but it’s best not to wait too long to book your
event.
Steamboat Ski Resort: Treat your guests to a ride up
the Gondola with a beautiful mountaintop wedding ceremony on the Thunderhead Sundeck or on the grand front lawn
matched with a reception inside the adjacent mountaintop lodge. Catering services are available for groups of any size
providing a variety of appetizers, salads, dinner entrees, desserts and beverages. F&B Director, Liz Wahl, an executive
chef herself, and her culinary staff under the direction of executive chef Chris Wyant provide the culinary expertise to
complement the event.
Steamboat Grand: The world-class Steamboat Grand brings a dedicated level of service to one of America's favorite
year-round resorts, offering world-class ambiance with genuine friendly service, reminiscent of the grand lodge spirit of
the West. With 327 guest rooms and 17,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, The Steamboat Grand
provides more than luxurious space, it provides flexibility, hosting as many as 850 guests without losing the sense of
intimacy and all in the splendor of the Rocky Mountains.
OUTDOOR WEDDING VENUES
Thunderhead Lawn: This expansive manicured lawn provides 360-degree views as far at the eye can see and is the
perfect outdoor mountaintop location to start your lives together with friends and family.
Thunderhead Sundeck: Located on the 3rd floor of Thunderhead, the Sundeck can accommodate intimate to large
parties. There’s nothing like saying your vows with the magnificent 10,000-foot Storm Peak Mountain, Flat Tops and
Yampa Valley as your backdrop.
Grand Pavilion: The intimate and secluded Grand Pavilion, constructed in the log and beam style reminiscent of the
American West, mixes the outdoor beauty of native wildflowers and landscaping with crisp fresh mountain air, spread
under the incredible Colorado bluebird sky.
Vista Overlook: This traditional outdoor location takes in the natural setting of the Rocky Mountains and Yampa Valley.
RECEPTION VENUES
With breathtaking views of the emerald green mountains in the summer to sparkling snow-covered terrain in the winter,
you’ll know immediately that Steamboat is the ideal place for your wedding, special event, family reunion or corporate
outing.
Champagne Powder Room at Thunderhead: The Grand Room, located
at 9,080 feet above sea level on the 3rd floor of Thunderhead, cater groups
of any size. Your guests will never forget your day with the magnificent
views of the Yampa Valley. Just imagine it is your first dance as Husband
and Wife and the sunsets behind the hills of the Sleeping Giant and the sky
paints a colorful picture for you and your guests to savor forever
Hazie’s: This fine dining restaurant is transformed into an intimate affair,
catering to groups up to 100. Guests discover the wonderful views of the
Yampa Valley with windows from floor to ceiling. Enjoy one of the many
delicious dinners from the resort’s World Class Chefs.
Bear River Bar & Grill and Terrace: If you are looking for a great place to host a BBQ for your guests and relax, then
the Bear River Bar and Grill is the place. We cater to groups from 60 to 200 people. This restaurant is located at the base
of the gondola and offers beautiful views of the mountain. Extend your event into an elegant evening under the stars by
utilizing the Bear River Terrace and Umbrella Bar.
Priest Creek Ballroom: The Steamboat Grand’s 5,484-square-foot Priest
Creek Ballroom offers the ideal location while providing the ultimate in
flexibility. The ballroom, which can accommodate up to 350 seated at
tables, may be divided into three smaller rooms, which can be used
individually or combined. The hotel’s pre-function meeting space offers
incredible views of Mt. Werner, the Flat Tops, as well as the town of
Steamboat Springs. Whether it's the wedding of your dreams, a cozy and
intimate ceremony, or rehearsal dinner, The Steamboat Grand is the perfect
place for your next special wedding event.
The Cabin: The Cabin’s ambiance reflects a mix of the contemporary with the Western heritage of Steamboat Springs.
The setting is that of mountain log cabin plush with comfortable booths and hand-made wooden tables with inlaid
wrought-iron designs. Stands of aspen trees, canvas ceilings, large oil-based paintings depicting outdoor adventure and a
large rock fireplace create an atmosphere reminiscent of a cozy, remote cabin, while easily accommodating 100 guests.
The new Cabin Bar helps create a special Steamboat ambience featuring local and regional libations.
STEAMBOAT’S CULINARY ENGINEERS
Executive Chef Chris Wyant came to Steamboat from Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia, where he
served as food and beverage director. From 2003 to 2005, he held the executive chef and food & beverage director
position with the Steamboat Grand. Prior to joining The Grand, he held numerous positions with Keystone Resort
including executive chef of The Outpost, an 11,444’ mountaintop facility that includes the AAA Four-Diamond
restaurant, Alpenglow Stube, the Der Fondue Chessel, and the Timber Ridge Café; Chef de Cuisine of Alpenglow
Stube; Sous Chef of Der Fondue Chessel Restaurant; as well as held numerous culinary positions at Keystone’s
Conference Center, IdaBelles, and the Edgewater Café.
A graduate of the Culinary Arts Institute of Seattle, Executive Chef Erik Hyslop, has held the executive chef
position with the Steamboat Grand since 2009, where he has cultivated a diverse menu that utilizes the freshest
ingredients focused on organic, natural and local fare. Before returning to the Grand, Hyslop served as chef de cuisine
for Isabel Pearl, a standout in the heart of the Pearl District in Portland, Oregon, known for food, culture and
architecture. He has held the sous chef and chef of restaurants with the Steamboat Grand overseeing all culinary
aspects across the property. In addition, Hyslop held numerous positions with some of Seattle’s best culinary
establishments including the Troiani and Hotel Vintage Park’s Tulio restaurant.
All the traditional banquet fare is available including an array of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, carving stations of Beef, Lamb, Turkey
or Ham in addition to plated or buffet style meals centered around Grilled Chicken Breast, Stuffed Chicken, Salmon, Prime Rib of
Beef, Grilled Tenderloin, Roasted Pork Loin, Grilled Sea Bass, Seafood Pasta or combination plate for dinner at your special function.
All dinners include salad, selection of fresh vegetables and potatoes or rice, bread and whipped butter and coffee, tea and iced tea.
Top off your event with a selection of signature deserts. In addition, full bar service is available featuring Chardonnay, White, Red
and Sparkling Wines; a selection of domestic, micro and imported beers; and call, well and premium liquors. Of course, the resort chef
would be happy to discuss custom options for your event.
SELECTIONS FROM MOUNTAIN BANQUETS
Food Displays
Fruit Carving & International Cheese Display
A beautiful selection of appetizers perfect as a centerpiece with
assorted crackers and baguette.
Italian Antipasto
with Fresh Mozzarella, Salami, Tomatoes, Onion Banana and Sweet
Peppers, Olives, Genoa Salami, served with Olive Oil and Italian
Bread
Large Chilled Shrimp Cocktail Bowl
With Brandied Cocktail Sauce
Plated Dinners
Herb Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast
• Roasted corn and tomato salsa
• Wild mushroom cream sauce
Salmon Filet
• Orange ginger glaze
• Lime hollandaise
• Cherry peppercorn sauce
• Sorrel cream Sauce
Sliced Prime Rib of Beef
• Au jus and horseradish cream
• Wild mushroom demi-glace
Stuffed Chicken
• Chicken Wellington with Madeira wine sauce
• Cordon Bleu with Digon cream sauce
• Saltimbocca stuffed with Prosciutto, herbs, and cheese, served
with white wine sauce
Grilled Tenderloin
• Peppercorn rub with a Bourbon glaze
• Classic Béarnaise
• Wild Mushroom demi-glace
Roasted Pork Loin
• Southwestern style with chili rub
• Bavarian with Red cabbage and apples
• Ginger soy glazed over bok choy
• Mustard and herb Crusted with pan jus
Grilled Sea Bass
• Orange ginger glaze with almonds.
• Soy glazed with Shiitake Ragoût
Seafood Pasta
• Shrimp scampi over linguini
• Shrimp alfredo with artichoke hearts
• Shrimp in a light tomato cheese sauce with Italian sautéed
vegetables
Carving Stations
Roasted Rack of Lamb
With Herb Crusted with Rosemary Demi-Glace
Porcini Crusted Pork Loin
With Honey Port Reduction
Buffet Dinners
(includes two selections)
Grilled Salmon
• Baked in wine served with citrus beurre blanc sauce
• Sesame crusted in a light soy glaze
• Ancho cream sauce over black bean salsa
Chicken selection
• Spicy tomato vodka sauce over pasta
• Pesto wine and caper sauce over pasta
• Alfredo with sundried tomatoes
Stuffed Chicken Selections
• Cordon bleu with Dijon cream sauce
• Chicken Diva artichoke hearts, spinach, red peppers in a
parmesan sauce.
• Chicken Florentine with wild mushroom
Sliced Prime Rib
• With au jus and horseradish sauce
• Wild mushroom sauce
Roasted Sliced Turkey with stuffing
• Whole cranberry chutney and lemon zest sauce
• Traditional gravy and cranberry sauce
Vegetarian Dishes
• Fresh linguini with sautéed Italian vegetables with a lemon
wine sauce.
• Vegetable lasagna.
• Julienne vegetables with coconut curry sauce over Jasmine
rice
Deserts
Apple Pie, Carrot Cake, Chocolate Ecstasy, Southern Pecan
Pie, Raspberry Bash Torte, Chocolate Mousse Cup,
New York Style Cheesecake with Raspberry Coulis.
STEAMBOAT GRAND
DINNER ENTREES
BUFFET DINNER ENTREES
Served with Your Choice of Dinner Starter and Dessert
Dinner Entrees Include Fresh Vegetables, Rolls and Butter,
Choice: Fresh Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee or Assorted Tea
Dinner Entrees Include Fresh Vegetables, Rolls and Butter,
Choice: Fresh Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee or Assorted Tea
 Duet of Grilled Beef Tenderloin & Lobster Tail with Port Wine
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Reduction and Citrus Butter over Basil Pesto Whipped Potatoes
Duet of Oven Roasted Salmon with Lemon Dill Cream & Grilled
Beef Tenderloin With Port Reduction over Sun Dried Tomato
Whipped Potatoes
Duet of Grilled Salmon and Marinated Chicken Breast with Corn
Salsa and Lemon Herb Cream
Grilled Filet Mignon with Caramelized Shallot Demi Glacé Over
Roasted Garlic Whipped Potatoes
Shrimp, Scallop, and Green Lip Mussels over Fettuccini with
Seasonal Vegetable Primavera
Duet of Seared Chicken Breast and Marinated Jumbo Shrimp
Scampi With Mushroom Ragout over Wild Rice Blend
Grilled New York Sirloin Au Poivre with Burgundy Wild
Mushroom Ragout Over Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Seared Chicken Breast with Herbed Lemon Cream over Risotto
Style Orzo
Veal Osso Buco with Root Vegetables Over Mashed Potatoes
Marinated Grilled Swordfish Herbed Citrus Beurre Blanc Over
Wild Rice Blend
Roasted Rosemary Crusted Pork Loin with Pineapple- Mango
Chutney Over Curried Couscous
Miso Rubbed Salmon with Ponzu-Ginger Glaze Served Over Soy
Fried Rice
Braised Lamb Shank with Rosemary Reduction And Potato Puree
Roasted Pepper Stuffed Chicken Breast with Pesto Cream Sauce
Over Wild Rice Blend
Jumbo Spinach Ravioli with Seasonal Vegetable Ragout Over
Roasted Tomato Coulis
Ratatouille of Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, and Tomato over
Mascarpone Polenta
RECEPTION SPECIALTIES
Seafood Station
Pacific Rim Station
European Chalet Station
Taste Of Tuscany Pasta Station
~THE INTERNATIONAL BUFFET~
New England Clam Chowder
Domestic and Imported Cheese Display with Fruit Garnish
Antipasto Display of Roasted Vegetables and Cured Meats
Chinese Noodle Salad with Stir Fried Vegetables
Baby Spinach Leaves with Sliced Mushrooms, Strawberries, and Lemon
Ginger Vinaigrette
Mixed Green Salad with Pear, Candied Walnuts, and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Smoked Salmon Display with Crème Fraiche, Onions, and Capers
Broiled Salmon with Lemon Emulsion and Wild Rice Blend
Grilled Chicken Breast with Wild Mushroom Cream and Seasonal
Vegetable Medley
Rack of Lamb with Rosemary Demi Glacé and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
~BAVARIAN BUFFET~
Antipasto Display of Roasted Vegetable
Organic Green with Pears, Candied Walnuts and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Assorted Bratwursts
Boneless Breast of Chicken Schnitzel with a Lemon Butter Sauce
Seafood Strudel
Carrots Glazed with Brown Sugar and Tarragon
Sauerkraut and Gourmet Mustard
Herb Spaetzle
Roasted potatoes
Chocolate Cup with Bavarian Cream, Strudel and Linzer Torte
~THE TUSCANY BUFFET~
White Bean Minestrone Soup with Basil Pesto
Classic Caesar Salad with Parmesan and Garlic Croutons
Domestic and Imported Cheese Display with Fruit Garnish
Antipasto Display of Roasted Vegetables and Cured Meats
Manicotti with Shrimp, Scallop, and Salmon Scampi & Lobster-Tomato
Coulis
Meat or Vegetarian Lasagna with Parmesan Crust
Grilled Chicken Breast with Wild Mushroom Cream
Roasted Rosemary Rubbed Pork Loin with Lentils and Dijon Demi Glacé
Ratatouille of Eggplant, Squashes, Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs
Tiramisu & Cannoli
~COLORADO BUFFET~
Wild Game Chili
Greek Salad of Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives and Feta Cheese
Pistachio Crusted Utah Trout with Blended Wild Rice and Lemon
Emulsion
Grilled Chicken Breast with Sun Dried Tomato Cream & Seasonal
Vegetable Medley
Cheese Cake, German Chocolate Cake, Apple Pie & Éclairs
FROM THE CARVERY
Herb Crusted Slow Roast Prime Rib
Honey Glazed Baked Ham
Seared Beef Tenderloin
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
Roasted Rack of Lamb
Porcini Crusted Pork Loin
DESSERTS
Fresh Fruit Tarte with Crème Anglaise
Chocolate Truffle Cake with Raspberry Coulis
Strawberry Short Cake with Vanilla Whipped Cream
Deep Dish Apple Pie with Carmel Sauce
Triple-Cream Cheesecake with Strawberries
Symphony of Desserts to include:
Miniature Fruit Tart, Petite Cheesecake & Chocolate Mousse in
Chocolate Cup With Chefs Selection of Sauces
~MOUNTAINEER’S BUFFET~
Seasonal Fruit Salad with Wild Berries
Potato Salad with Bacon and Crumbled Bleu Cheese
Corn on the Cob with Melted Butter
Grilled Chicken with Herbed Lemon Cream and Seasonal Vegetable
Medley
Smoked Barbecue Spare Ribs with Whipped Potatoes
Cornbread & Butter
Assorted Fruit Cobblers, Apple and Pecan Pies
* All Food and Beverage is subject to a 20% taxable service charge and applicable sales tax. All selections, pairings, sides and deserts are subject
to change without notice.
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UNDERSTANDING THE SCIENCE OF
STEAMBOAT’S CHAMPAGNE POWDER® SNOW
50 Year History Shows Powder Piles Up In Steamboat, Where Conditions Create Pure Fun
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013-Snow piling up is a common occurrence in Steamboat-Ski Town,
U.S.A.® and we wouldn’t have it any other way. With three 400+ inch seasons in the past three years and 347.75 inches/883.1
cm of powder annually for the past decade, finding pure Champagne Powder snow on the slopes of Steamboat isn’t difficult.
“Steamboat is continually recognized for its abundance of incredible signature snow,” said Chris Diamond, president & chief
operating officer for Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. “Steamboat’s location makes for the lightest snow around, and one
that carries its very own trademark-Champagne Powder snow.”
Every skier worth his weight in Gore-Tex
knows the thrill of floating through
Steamboat’s Closet Glades in a foot of
untracked powder. OK, maybe not every
skier; but even strangers to Steamboat know
that the resort gets some of the best snow
anywhere.
So does Steamboat’s legendary snowfall have
a basis in scientific facts or is it just a local
folktale? The abundant snowfall is a result of
Steamboat’s location within the Park Range,
First Tracks are enjoyed by all powderhounds in Steamboat
which is the first significant barrier in the
Northern Colorado Rockies to storms arriving from the Pacific according to scientists who operate the Storm Peak Laboratory,
one of the country’s highest climate laboratories located at 10,568 feet atop Mt. Werner.
“Steamboat gets the snow with the lowest water content in the United States,” says Ian McCubbin, Manager of Steamboat’s
Storm Peak Laboratory, which conducts ongoing snow studies. Steamboat’s powder averages six percent density. Translation:
Ten inches of melted snow from the ’Boat produced a mere six-tenths of an inch of water. Compare that to the 15-percent
density of other location’s snowpack, where 10 inches of melted snow produces an inch and a half of water. “Other places may
get more snow,” says McCubbin. “But Steamboat really does have the greatest snow on the planet.”
Here's a look at how Mother Nature turns water into something worth celebrating. Champagne Powder® snow is something that
is truly Steamboat and can only be found right there in Steamboat.
Water for Champagne Powder:
Wintertime northwesterly storms blow in from the Pacific and hitch a ride on predominant winds. The storm clouds are
saturated with “supercooled water” that remains liquid even though it is below the freezing point. (The water is essentially
looking for particles to freeze to.)
The Long Haul:
The Pacific Northwest storms travel about 1,200 miles east, moving across northern Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah. Along
the way, these wet clouds encounter cold temperatures in the lower part of the troposphere—roughly five degrees Fahrenheit at
2,000 to 5,000 feet above the earth’s surface—where moisture attaches to dust or tiny frozen drops and begin to form a large
lace-like snowflake known as the (dreamy) stellar dendrite.
Steamboat: The Eye of the Storm:
Steamboat is actually a micro mountain range that includes Mount Werner and Storm, Sunshine, Thunderhead, and Christie
Peaks. The Park Range rises up smack in the flight path of these Pacific-born storms. When the clouds encounter the mountains,
they first lift, then cool, and ultimately lose their ability to hold moisture. Down come the (dreamy) stellar dendrites, better
known as Champagne Powder; out come the fat boards and the excuses to skip work—even if you’re the boss.
Unique Snow Facts:
Champagne Powder® snow:
Champagne Powder® snow is a trademark of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. Local rancher Joe McElroy coined the
phrase before the ski area opened. Out skiing one sunny day in the early fifties on what terrain that eventually would be the ski
area, McElroy turned to a few friends and said the stuff tickled his nose like champagne...Champagne Powder snow. No other
ski resort has its snow trademarked and there’s no other place you’ll find Champagne Powder snow than Steamboat!
Largest Single Day:
February 20, 2012 will go down in history as the day the snow wouldn’t stop falling as 27 inches of
Champagne Powder® snow piled up for a single-day (24-hour: 5am-5am) snowfall record at midmountain. The single-day record at the summit still stands at 29 inches, recorded on January 25,
1996.
Single Day
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
March
April
Mid Summit
12.5”
13”
18”
19”
19”
26”
26”
29”
27”
27”
16”
21”
16”
22”
Storm Peak Laboratory:
Steamboat is home to one of the country’s highest climate laboratories located at 10,568 feet atop Mt. Werner. High-elevation,
mountain-top atmospheric research facilities, such as Storm Peak Lab, which are readily accessible under all weather
conditions, are limited in number worldwide. Examples of these facilities include Jungfraujoch (Switzerland), Mauna Loa
Observatory (Hawaii, USA), Mount Zeppelin (Svalbard, Norway), and Sonnblick (Austria). Scientists and students from around
the world have used the Storm Peak Lab over the past 30 years to study snowfall patterns, climate change and weather
movements. What better place to study snow and climate than the home of Champagne Powder snow? www.stormpeak.dri.edu
Beacon Basin:
Steamboat’s avalanche beacon basin training area makes it easier for powderhounds to learn about using personal avalanche
transmitters in a controlled environment. Located at the Patrol HQ at the top of the Sundown Express, the Beacon Basin course
currently features 4 transmitters wired to a central control panel. One, or any combination up to all transmitters, may be
configured in varying orientations and depths. Steamboat’s Beacon Basin joins a growing number of Beacon Training Parks
across nine states in the United States as well as numerous locations across Canada and Europe, including Steamboat’s sister
resort-Winter Park. Avalanche conditions across Colorado are forecasted on a daily basis by the Colorado Avalanche
Information Center.
On Film:
For nearly three decades, Steamboat unique location and signature Champagne Powder snow has captured the cinematic
attention of legendary filmmakers, Warren Miller Entertainment. The resort has appeared in 13 films since 1982, last making an
appearance in the 60th installment, Dynasty.
International Appeal:
This was the 12th year Ellis Brigham, the United Kingdom’s leading mountain sports company, has shot its annual ski and
snowboard catalogues in Steamboat. Why do they choose Ski Town, U.S.A.®? “The snow conditions continue to be epic and
the hospitality ever warmer and we can honestly say that there is no finer place to take a snowsports holiday!” says Ellis
Brigham’s Dave Whitlow.
Winter Driving School:
Learning to handle your car on snow-packed roads is possible at the Bridgestone Winter Driving School. The school teaches the
theory and practice of skillful, confident driving on ice and snow, with the latest models of Toyota vehicles. Located in
Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the school is America's first and foremost institution to teach safe winter driving techniques.
There's not another school like this in the United States!
Steamboat Powdercats:
Steamboat Powdercats has been a respected leader in the snowcat skiing industry since its inception in 1983 by Jupiter and
Barbara Jones. Based in Steamboat Springs, CO, and celebrating its 30th year of operation, Steamboat Powdercats guides 36
guests a day in snowcats into the Buffalo Pass backcountry, Colorado’s deepest annual snowpack. Since those early days, tens
of thousands of guests have utilized Steamboat Powdercats to get deep in it including celebrities: Warren Miller, Martina
Navratilova, Cindy Nelson, Dr. Richard Steadman, Klaus Obermeyer, Billy Kidd, Doak and Skeeter Walker, Ricky Mewborn
and Seth Morrison. Warren Miller Films and a handful of other filming and clothing companies have also included Steamboat
Powdercats in their ski films and commercials.
STORMVEX:
In Steamboat, people are often on cloud 9 when light, fluffy Champagne Powder® snow floats down to the earth below. But
why and how does that process work? For five months during the 2011/2012 winter season, scientists here literally had their
heads in the clouds looking for answers.
Atmospheric scientists from across the country came high into the Colorado Rocky Mountains during the Storm Peak
Laboratory Cloud Property Validation Experiment, or STORMVEX, a Department of Energy funded project. This experiment
relied on the rare US deployment of an Atmospheric Radiation Measurement mobile facility, just one of two roving the globe.
Because clouds are so dynamic, they continue to be one of the hardest components of the climate system to model accurately.
With an eye to the sky, a diverse collection of over two dozen remote sensing instruments, pointed lasers and radars, data was
gathered at four different elevations capturing a ground up ‘vertical profile’ of the clouds. Researchers hope to better
understand clouds physical properties, particles and how they fit into the larger global model. On a clear day you can see
forever here, but on a cloudy day these people were able to see even more.
Several Signs Predict Winter Weather:
Could we be facing the big winter? In the ski town of Steamboat Springs some folks are already betting on a heavy winter
ahead. According to some signs in the Colorado Mountains that might just be where we're headed. Old legends say that several
time-honored folk tales can predict the severity of the upcoming winter. For example, skunk cabbage, nature’s snow gauge, is
said to predict the depth of next season's snow. Instead of relying on the weather service or farmer’s almanac, local ranchers,
who have worked the land for generations, also keep a watchful eye on the size of the wooly bear caterpillar’s stripes, hay crop
harvest, timing of blackbird migration, height of beaver dams; and, of course, skunk cabbage, which already towers over your
head in many areas. This year...we’ll just have to watch the signs.
Tweet, Tweet, Tweet:-A Little Birdie Told Me:
How do the most dedicated powderhounds always know the best conditions, the perfect trail and the secret stash? Through
Steamboat’s dedicated twitter communities, staying connected is easier than ever. The resort manages three distinctive twitter
accounts: @SteamboatPR for media; @SkiSteamboat for events, happenings and not to miss items; and @Steamboatinfo for
snow and mountain reports and updates. Instead of hearing you should have been here yesterday, you’ll actually be one of the
powderhounds who didn’t miss out.
Three-Wire Winters:
Steamboat enjoys more than its fair share of three-wire winter, when the snow stacks up past the third row of ranch fence wires.
Yampa Valley ranchers have traditionally measured the severity of a Routt County winter by how high the snow stacks up
against their four fence wires. As Sureva Towler writes in her book, The History of Skiing at Steamboat Springs, “By January
or February of a typical winter, snow will cover the third fence wire, usually 30 inches high.” Four-wire winters, generally
more than 350 inches at the resort’s mid-mountain location, were recorded in 1981/82, 1983/84, 1989/90, 1992/93, 1995/96,
1996/97, 1999/2000, 2005/06, 2007/08, 2008/09 and 2010/11.
2007/08
1996/97
1983/84
1995/96
2010/11
TOP 5 SEASONS
489.00”
447.75”
447.50”
441.25”
433.00”
400+ SEASONS
2007/08
489.00
1996/97
447.75
1983/84
447.50
1995/96
441.25
2010/11
433.00
2005/06
432.00
1992/93
423.50
2008/09
405.00
CHAMPAGNE POWDER SNOW STATS
DAYS SNOWED
MOST POWDER DAYS (4+”)
1992/93
109
1996/97
61 days
2007/08
106
2007/08
58 days
1996/97
104
2005/06
58 days
2005/06
99
2008/09
55 days
1997/98
95
1992/93
51 days
2008/09
94
1999/00
50 days
2002/03
91
350+ SEASONS
1981/82
383.75
1999/00
369.00
1989/90
364.25
300+ SEASONS
2002/03
344.00
1987/88
333.50
1994/95
320.50
2006/07
316.00
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
BIGGEST MONTHS
27.0”
90.0”
165.5”
216.5”
110.5”
83.0”
60.0”
2006
2010
1983
1996
1993
1991
1993
LARGEST MID-MTN BASE
February 1, 1996
111-inch
January 31, 1996
100-inch
LARGEST SUMMIT BASE
April 4, 2011
138-inch
April 12, 1997
137-inch
STEAMBOAT SNOWFALL STATISTICS
MID MOUNTAIN
October
inches/cm
November
inches/cm
Totals
inches/cm
Rank
2011/12
8/20.3
38.5/97.8
24.5/62.2
39/99.1
93/236.2
21/53.3
2010/11
21/53.34
90/228.6
73/185.42
68/172.72
84/213.36
79/200.66
4/10.2
228/579.12
30
18/45.72
433/1099.82
5
2009/10
15.5/39.37
25.5/64.77
55.25/140.34
39.25/99.7
51/129.54
35/88.9
40.25/102.24
261.75/664.85
24
2008/09
4.75/12.1
35.25/89.5
100/254
109/276.9
47.25/120
72.25/183.5
36.5/92.7
405/1028.7
8
2007/08
17/43.2
23/58.4
126/320.0
129/327.7
2006/07
27/68.6
49/124.5
49/124.5
41/104.1
104/264.2
79/200.66
11/27.94
489/1242.06
1
97.5/247.7
42.5/108.0
10/25.4
316/802.6
15
2005/06
15/38.1
83/210.8
105/266.7
95/241.3
53/134.62
64.75/164.46
16.25/41.28
432/1097.28
6
2004/05
13.5/34.3
54.5/139.5
32/89.9
49/125.4
49/125.4
63/161.3
13/33.3
274/701.4
23
2003/04
3/7.68
74/189.4
2002/03
16/41
52/133.1
76/194.6
44/112.6
58/148.5
36.5/93.4
3.25/8.3
294.75/754.6
17
69/176.6
43.5/111.4
93/238.1
50.5/129.3
20/51.2
344/880.6
12
2001/02
4/10.2
49/125.4
67/171.5
71.5/183
58/148.5
39/99.8
3/7.7
291.5/740.4
19
2000/01
1999/00
0/0
30/76.8
78/199.7
47/120.3
49/125.4
54/138.2
18/46.1
276/706.6
22
0/0
21/53.8
76/197.6
119/304.6
86/220.2
52/133.1
15/38.4
369/944.6
10
1998/99
0/0
13/33.3
50/128
108/276.5
70/179.2
25/64
26/66.6
292/747.5
18
1997/98
0/0
34/87.0
40/102.4
77.5/198.4
65/166.4
60/153.6
14.25/36.5
291/744.9
20
1996/97
26.5/67.8
78/199.7
108/276.5
119.75/306.6
36/92.2
24/61.4
55.5/142.1
447.75/1146.2
2
1995/96
0/0
42.5/107.9
33.75/86.4
216.5/546.6
81.25/208
46.75/199.7
20.5/52.5
441.25/1120.8
4
1994/95
0/0
33.5/85.7
61.5/157.4
93/238.1
59.5/152.3
55.75/142.7
17.25/44.2
320.5/820.5
14
1993/94
0/0
28/71.1
67.25/170.8
57.25/145.4
57.5/146.1
27/68.6
18/45.7
255/647.7
26
1992/93
0/0
22.25/56.9
85/217.6
93/238.1
110.5/282.9
52.75/135
60/152.4
423.5/1075.7
7
1991/92
0/0
19/48.3
28.25/71.6
50/128
48.25/123.5
27/69.1
0.25/0.63
172.75/438.8
30
1990/91
0/0
26/66.0
68.75/174.6
77/197.1
45/114.3
83/210.8
0/0
299.75/761.4
16
1989/90
0/0
27/69.1
133.5/341.8
53.5/137
74/189.4
71.25/182.4
5/12.8
364.25/932.5
11
1988/89
0/0
19/48.6
48.25/123.5
66/169
66.5/170.2
33.25/85.1
21/53.8
254/650.2
27
1987/88
0/0
10.25/26.24
63.75/163.2
105/268.8
84.5/216.3
67/171.5
3/7.68
333.5/853.8
13
1986/87
0/0
1/2.56
16.75/42.9
54.5/139.5
39.5/101.1
43.75/112
11.25/28.8
166.75/426.9
31
1985/86
0/0
43.25/110.7
50/128
21.5/55
75.5/72.9
38/97.3
15.25/39
243.5/623.4
28
1984/85
0/0
61/156.2
53.25/136.3
75/192
43.5/111.4
40.25/103
15.25/39
288.25/737.9
21
1983/84
0/0
55.25/141.4
165.5/423.7
46/117.8
58/148.5
78.75/201.6
44/112.6
447.5/1145.6
3
1982/83
0/0
8/20.5
55.25/141.4
33.5/85.8
64.75/165.8
56.75/145.3
17.5/44.8
235.75/603.5
29
1981/82
0/0
13/33.3
113.5/290.7
124/317.4
44.25/113.3
69.25/177.3
19.75/50.6
383.5/981.8
9
1980/81
0/0
0/0
1/2.56
17/43.5
50.75/129.9
53.5/137
11/28.2
133.25/341.1
32
1979/80
0/0
0/0
10/25.6
88.75/227.2
54.5/139.5
71.25/182.4
32/81.9
256.5/656.6
25
AVERAGES
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
TOTALS
5-Year Avg.
13.25/33.66
42.45/107.82
75.75/192.41
76.85/195.20
75.85/192.66
57.25/145.42
21.95/55.75
363.35/922.91
10-Year Avg.
14.08/35.75
52.48/133.29
70.98/180.28
65.68/166.81
72.98/185.36
54.35/138.05
17.23/43.75
347.75/883.29
15-Year Avg.
9.65/24.51
45.33/115.15
68.05/172.85
71.98/182.84
70.52/179.11
51.57/130.98
16.57/42.08
333.67/847.51
20-Year Avg.
8.56/21.75
44.21/112.30
68.81/174.78
82.96/210.72
70.13/178.12
48.99/124.43
20.99/53.31
344.65/875.41
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WINTER OLYMPIC TRADITION EARNS
STEAMBOAT SKI TOWN, U.S.A.® MONIKER
Ski Town USA Has Produced More Winter Olympians Than Any Other Town In North America
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013-When winter athletes gathered in 2010, it was called the Winter Games.
When Olympians gather in Steamboat, it’s simply called Friday. Steamboat is known around the globe as Ski Town, U.S.A.® No
other town in North America has produced more winter Olympians than Steamboat Springs, a record 79 and counting. In fact,
Steamboat sent more athletes (17) to the 2010 Games than many small countries.
This statement has grown out of a more than 75-year
Olympic tradition unmatched in the world. Imagine a town
where 1 out of every 152 individuals is an Olympian! In
Steamboat, you’re just as likely to share the gondola with an
Olympian, as you are to be in the checkout line in the local
market with one or enjoying one of the free concerts next to
an Olympian.
“Steamboat’s true sense of community, individuals who
have genuine friendly attitudes combined with world-class
terrain and abundant snow, make this simply a great place to
live,” said Rob Perlman, senior vice president-sales &
marketing for Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation.
“Imagine you are one of Steamboat’s World, Olympic or
National Champions…you’ve skied all over the world and
you could live anywhere you wanted. Would you pick your
second favorite place? Neither did any of Steamboat’s Olympians.”
In the early 1900s, high-flying Norwegian Carl Howelsen showed locals that skis could be used for fun as well as work at the
local ski hill in downtown Steamboat Springs. Today, that local hill, Howelsen Hill, is the oldest ski area in continuous use in
Colorado and has the largest and most complete natural ski jumping complex in North America. Howelsen Hill is aptly named
after Carl Howelsen, who earned the nickname “The Flying Norseman,” for his ski jumping act with Barnum and Bailey’s
Circus and is credited with bringing Nordic jumping to the Yampa Valley.
Howelsen Hill is where the likes of five-time Olympian & World Champion Todd Lodwick, the most successful U.S. Nordic
combined skier by just about any yardstick, first snapped on his skis at age 7. It’s also the training ground of World Champion
& four-time Olympian Johnny Spillane, who in 2003 made history by becoming the first American to win a medal in Nordic
skiing at the Winter Games and World Championships. It’s where Steamboat’s first family of skiing, the Werners, first learned
the craft every afternoon after school and the home of the first freestyle camps, The Great Western Freestyle Center, which
produced many of the nation’s first freestyle athletes. It’s where a young Clint Jones first learned to soar as a ski jumper at age 5
enroute to becoming the youngest American champion in any ski discipline. It’s where 1984 Olympic gold medalist, Deb
Armstrong, today as a coach instills the same skills, determination and drive in young SSWSC club athletes that took her to the
top of the alpine skiing world.
Steamboat has a long tradition in the sport and is not only considered the birthplace of freestyle skiing in the hotdog days of the
1970s, but also Nordic jumping in Colorado going back to the early 1900s. Steamboat’s Winter Olympians have represented
eleven different countries/territories, made over 135 Olympic appearances during 18 Winter Games.
Today, many Olympians still call Steamboat home and continue to train or coach with the SSWSC, one of the largest and oldest
winter sports clubs in the United States as well as ski at the Steamboat Ski Area. Many of The Club’s coaches have
championship medals tucked under their belts and now offer their experience and expertise to young Olympic hopefuls
participating in the program’s specialized disciplines: alpine, cross country, freestyle, Nordic combined, ski jumping,
snowboarding and biathlon.
Steamboat kids know so many Olympians on a first name basis, ski/ride beside the ‘real deal’ daily and have the support of the
entire community, that the Winter Games are more than just a dream, they’re a very attainable goal. On Mt. Werner, kids enjoy
the snowy terrain alongside Olympic legends Billy Kidd, Jim ‘Moose’ Barrows, Ann Battelle, Nelson Carmichael, Caroline
Lalive, Todd Lodwick, Johnny Spillane, Erin Simmons and Travis Mayer to name a few.
Carl Howelsen could never have imagined the impact he would have on this small northwest Colorado town. Steamboat’s
Olympic heritage dates back to the 1932 Olympics in Lake Placid, NY, at which the Valley’s first Olympian, John Steele,
placed 15th in Nordic jumping. Eighteen Winter Games, several Olympic medals and numerous World & National
championships later, Steamboat is still the center for snow sports in Colorado and a place you’ll want to experience for the same
reasons these folks still enjoy it today.
STEAMBOAT TIDBITS CENTERED AROUND WINTER GAMES
• Steamboat’s Olympic Tradition started in 1932 with John Steele.
• Olympians with ties to Steamboat have represented eleven different countries/territories: Australia, Canada, Czechoslovakia,
Great Britain, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Puerto Rico, Slovakia and the United States.
• American Firsts: Kidd in Alpine for American men; Dunn in snowboarding for American women; Spillane in Nordic
Combined; and Demong first gold in Nordic Combined.
• Todd Lodwick became Steamboat’s first five-time Olympian. Ann Battelle, Johnny Spillane and
Bill Demong are four-time Olympians.
• Steamboat Olympian Johnny Spillane became the first American to win an Olympic medal in the
sport of Nordic Combined at the 2010 Games. In fact, Spillane brought home a silver medal in
all three Nordic Combined events. (see right)
• Bill Demong captured the sports’ first gold medal for the US in the individual Nordic Combined
event.
• The US Nordic Combined team (Demong, Spillane, Lodwick & Camerota) ended an
unprecedented 2010 run at the Olympics in Vancouver with a silver medal in the team event. In
fact, a member of US team medaled in every event entered.
• Olympians Storm Iraq: In the spring of 2010, members of the US Nordic Combined team, Steamboat locals and former
residents all, took their recently won Olympic medals to the Middle East to share with troops during the Heavy Medal Tour I.
It was so successful, that three months later, Lodwick participate in Heavy Medal Tour II to Gitmo, Cuba with another
Steamboat hometown hero, Astronaut Steve Swanson. Heavy Medal III went to Guam/Japan, shortly after the earthquake and
tsunami in 2011, with Steamboat Olympians Nelson Carmichael, Caroline Lalive and Sean Colgan.
• Three Steamboat Olympians-Buddy Werner (see right), Skeeter Werner Walker and Billy
Kidd- have all been featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
• Katy Rodolph-Wyatt, two-time Olympian, was featured on the cover of Newsweek in January
1952.
• Steamboat Olympian, Jim “Moose” Barrows’ spectacular alpine downhill crash was the
featured agony of defeat on ABC’s Wide World of Sports.
• Flags from the host Olympic country hang at Olympian Hall at Howelsen Hill and represent
each Steamboat Olympian and the Games in which they participated.
• The Steamboat Ski Area has an Olympian Display at the mid-mountain Thunderhead Lodge
with photos and memorabilia from Winter Games throughout its 75-year Olympic History.
• Before 2002, Steamboat Olympians Gary Crawford, Jeff Davis and Chris McNeill knew what the pressure and exhilaration is
like to compete in the Winter Games in your home country. All three competed in the 1980 Games in Lake Placid, NY, USA.
• Maria Despas represented for the second time her home country of Australia in the 2002 Winter Games in Freestyle Skiing.
She is the first Australian skier to win a World Championship medal, a silver medal in moguls.
• Steamboat sent more athletes to the 2002 Games (16); 2006 Games (20); and 2010 (17) than many small countries.
• No other town in North America has produced more winter Olympians than Steamboat Springs, a record 79 and counting.
• Steamboat’s Ron McMorris, a courtesy patroller for the mountain, participated in the 1984 Paralympic Games.
• Steamboat sent 39 volunteers to the 2002 Winter Games who participated in five different disciplines.
• Current US Nordic Combined Coach and two-time Olympian himself, Dave Jarrett, was the ski jumping model whose photo
appeared on the 2002 Jumping and Nordic Combined programs and material.
• Steamboat’s Mavericks Superpipe and Giggle Gulch trail were the filming
locations for Nike’s 2002 Olympic Ad featuring Barrett Christy and Picabo
Street.
• In anticipation of the 2002 Games, a limited edition poster featuring a handpainted watercolor etching by Rich Marks of Loris, Skeeter and Buddy Werner
in front of the ski runs on the mountain that bears their family name was
commissioned to celebrate seven decades of Steamboat Olympians. (see right)
• Steamboat has hosted three community-wide Olympian Celebrations before the
2002, 2006 & 2010 Winter Games with 5,000 the first time and close to 10,000
people attending in 2010.
• Ski Town, U.S.A. has hosted the 2010 US Olympic Trials in Freestyle and
Nordic Combined; the 2006 US Olympic Trials in Freestyle and the 2002 Gold
Cup in Nordic Combined.
• Olympians Billy Kidd (64 silver medalist) and Nelson Carmichael (92 bronze
medalist) offer free clinics throughout the season. In addition, Deb Armstrong
(84 gold medalist) & 3-time Olympian, Caroline Lalive, oversee the Women’s
Ski Seminars.
• Blake Worsley became the newest summer Steamboat Olympian at the 2012 Summer Games in London, where he swam for
Team Canada. Worsley joins Rick Weiss, Annie Kakela, Fred Honebein and Sean Colgan in representing not only their home
country, but also their hometown of Steamboat.
• Nine athletes have reached the pinnacle of the Winter Games, winning an Olympic medal: Bill Demong-2010 Gold & Silver;
Deb Armstrong-1988 Gold; Johnny Spillane-2010 Silver (3x); Todd Lodwick-2010 Silver; Brett Camerota-2010 Silver;
Travis Mayer-2002 Silver; Billy Kidd-1964 Silver; Shannon Dunn-Downing-1998 Bronze; and, Nelson Carmichael-1992
Bronze.
STEAMBOAT OLYMPIANS - Ski Town U.S.A.®
Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Athletes
Alan Alborn
1998, 2002, 2006
Bobby Aldighieri
1992
Jim ‘Moose’ Barrows
1968
Eric Camerota
2006
Van Card
1964
Nelson Carmichael
1988, 1992*
Matt Dayton
2002
Bill Demong
98, 02, 06, 10*
Kris Erichsen
1998, 2002
Ann Battelle
92, 94, 98, 02
Manuela Berchtold
2002, 2006
Scott Berry
1972
Philippe Berube
2006
Caroline Calvé
2010
Brett Camerota
2006, 2010*
2010
Nick Cleaver
1992, 1994
Annelise Coberger
1992*, 1994
Gary Crawford
1980, 1988
Marvin Crawford (D)
1952, 1956
Jeff Davis
1980
Patrick Deneen
2010
Maria Despas
1998, 2002
Brendan Doran
1998, 2002
Shannon Dunn
1998*, 2002
Jere Elliott
1968
Jon Elliott
1960
Ted Farwell
1952, 1956, 1960
Kris Feddersen
1988, 1992, 1994
Taylor Fletcher
2010
Kylie Gill
1992, 1998
Michelle Gorgone
2006, 2010
Sacha Gros
1998
Matt Grosjean
1992, 1994, 1998
Ryan Heckman
1992, 1994
Corky Heid (D)
1956
Ray Heid
1960
Jed Hinkley
2002
Dave “DJ” Jarrett
1994, 1998
Tyler Jewell
2006, 2010
Clint Jones
2002, 2006
Ellie Koyander
2010
Caroline Lalive
1998, 2002, 2006
Andy LeRoy
1998
Jana Lindsey
2006, 2010
Todd Lodwick
94, 98, 02, 06, 10*
Kerry Lynch
1980, 1984
Travis Mayer
2002*, 2006
Adam McLeish
2010
Chris McNeill (D)
1976, 1980
Rick Mewborn
1988
Jack Miller
1988
Michael Morse
2010
Crosby Perry-Smith
1952
Maria Quintana
1988
Katy Rodolph-Wyatt (D)
1952, 1956
Ansten Samuelstuen
1960, 1964
Tommy Schwall
2002, 2006
Johanna Shaw
2006, 2010
Erin Simmons
2006
Jason Smith
2006
Johnny Spillane
98, 02, 06, 10*
Richard Stithen
1980
Ryan St. Onge
2006, 2010
John Steele (D)
1932
Tim Tetreault
1992, 1994, 1998
Craig Thrasher
1994
Linas Vaitkus
1998
Carl Van Loan
2002, 2006
Randy Weber
1994, 1998
Keith Wegeman
1952
Paul Wegeman
1952
Buddy Werner (D)
1956, 1960, 1964
Loris Werner
1964, 1968
Skeeter Werner (D)
1952, 1956
Todd Wilson
1988, 1992
Gordon Wren (D)
1948
Kimiko Zakreski
2010
Callan Chythlook Sifsof
Tarsha Ebbern
1992
OLYMPIANS – Ties to Steamboat
Deb Armstrong
1984*, 1988
Martin Bayer
1992, 1994
Jan Bucher
1988
Sean Colgan
1980
Chad Fleischer
1994, 1998
Jarle Halsnes
1980
Fred Honebein
1996
Anne Kakela
1996
Hank Kashiwa
1972
Billy Kidd
1964*, 1968
Ron McMorris
1984
Chris Puckett
1992
Ivana Radlova
1988
Thedo Remmelink
1988
Jorge Torrella
1988, 1992
Rich Weiss (D)
1992, 1996
Swen Wiik
1948
Blake Worsley
2012
Thedo Remmelink
2002
Park Smalley
1992, 1994
Don St. Pierre
1998, 2002
Erik Steinberg
1984, 1988
Tom Steitz
1994, 1998, 2002
Swen Wiik
1960
®
Ski Town U.S.A. - Olympic Coaches
Bobby Aldighieri
2002, 2006
Anne Kakela
2012
Jeff Good
1992, 1994, 1998
Dave “DJ” Jarrett
2006, 2010
* Olympic medalist
(D) Deceased
All individuals have trained/worked with the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; lived in
Steamboat during their Olympic career or currently live in Steamboat.
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2012/2013
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 2012
8/31-9/3 .. Steamboat Stage Race
9/1-3 ....... Labor Day Celebration featuring Wild West Air Fest, Farmers
Market, Rocky Mtn Bull Bash & More
9/2 .......... 28th 10K at 10,000 Feet Trail Run
9/3 .......... Labor Day
9/14......... Run, Rabbit, Run!, 50-Mile & 100-Mile Ultra Marathon
9/17......... Rosh Hashanah
9/21-23 ... Steamboat OktoberWest
9/22......... Emerald Mountain Trail Run
9/26......... Yom Kippur
9/28......... Winter Job Fair (Priest Creek Ballroom-Steamboat Grand)
9/28-30 ... Steamboat Endo-Free Concerts & Quick/Chainless Race
9/30......... Summer Operations End
OCTOBER 2012
10/6......... Literary Sojourn Festival of Authors
10/8......... Columbus Day
10/10-12 . Governor’s Tourism Conference
10/12-14 . Sisters in Steamboat
10/31....... Halloween
10/31....... Pumpkin Festival & Downtown Halloween Stroll (Downtown)
NOVEMBER 2012
11/4......... Daylight Savings Ends
11/6......... Election Day
11/11....... Veterans Day
11/9-10 .. SSWSC Ski Swap
11/17....... Warren Miller’s Flow State (CMC)
11/21....... Scholarship & Opening Day
11/22....... Thanksgiving
11/22....... United DEN Nonstop Winter Flight Begins
11/23....... Community Tree Lighting (Downtown)
11/24 ....... 50th Opening Weekend Free Concert-Dirty Dozen Brass Band
JANUARY 2013
1/1 .......... New Year’s Day
1/4-6 ....... Rocky Mountain Freestyle Moguls
1/5-10 ..... MusicFest At Steamboat
1/8-10 ..... 29th Women’s Ski Camp
1/13-18 ... 8th STARS All Mountain Adaptive Camp
1/11-12 ... Junior National Qualifier NC & Jumping (Howelsen)
1/11-13 ... Collegiate Cross-Country Races (Howelsen)
1/11-21 ... Golden 50th Anniversary Celebration
1/12......... Steamboat 50th Birthday Celebration Concert & Fireworks
1/12-19 ... Texas Ski Council
1/13......... Steamboat Cup
1/13-18 ... 24th Steamboat Weather Summit™
1/18......... Colorado High School Alpine Racing (Howelsen)
1/19-22 ... National Safety Awareness Week
1/21......... Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
1/21......... 39th Bud Light Cowboy Downhill (Stampede-1pm)
1/21-23 ... Billy Kidd Race Camp
1/22-26 ... National Firefighters
1/25-28 ... STARS & Stripes Heroes Week
1/25......... National Firefighters Hose Race (Stampede)
1/26......... Australia Day
DECEMBER 2012
12/1 .......... Nordic Combined RMD (Howelsen)
12/1-2 ....... Learn-to-Ski/Ride Weekend
12/1-8 ....... Crescent Ski Council Race Camp
12/8 .......... Merry MainStreet Holiday Celebration (Downtown)
12/8-9 ....... Learn-to-Ski/Ride Weekend
12/8-16 ..... Hanukkah
12/9-14 ..... American Airlines Race Camp
12/9-3/22 .. Over the Hill Gang (Sunday-Thursday)
12/10-3/31 NASTAR Ski Racing (Daily)
12/11-13 ... 29th Women’s Ski Camp
12/12-3/27 Women’s Club (Wednesday)
12/13 ........ American ORD & DFW Nonstop Flight Begins
12/14-3/29 Free Heel Clinic (Friday)
12/15-21 ... Kellogg School of Management
12/15-21 ... Northwestern
12/15-1/5 .. Signature Four Program (Kids-Ski & Snowboard)
12/16-1/5 .. Teen Challenge
12/17-23 ... US Freestyle Selections (Voo Doo)
12/17-1/4 .. Kids & Jackalopes Ski Weeks (Monday-Friday)
12/18-3/28 Mavericks Freestyle Park & Pipe Clinic (Tuesday & Thursday)
12/19 ........ United IAH Nonstop Flight Begins
12/20-22 ... Holiday Classic(Sitz/See Me & Howelsen)
12/22 ........ Delta ATL & MSP Nonstop Flights Begin
12/22 ........ United EWR & LAX Nonstop Flight Begins
12/25 ........ Christmas
12/26 ........ Kids Torchlight Parade (Stampede)
12/26 ........ Boxing Day (Australia, Canada, UK)
12/26-1/1 .. Kwanzaa
12/28 ........ SSWSC Stars at Night
12/31 ........ NYE Torchlight Parade & Fireworks
12/31 ........ Kids’ Adventure Club @ Night NYE Special
12/31-1/2 .. Billy Kidd Race Camp
FEBRUARY 2013
2/2 ............ Groundhog Day
2/2-3 ......... SmartWool Alpine Races (Sitz/See Me)
2/2-9 ......... Blue Ridge Ski Council
2/3 ............ Super Bowl XLVII
2/5 ............ 15th Ski for DESO
2/5-7 ......... 14th Airline Partners’ Summit (Tentative)
2/6-10 ....... 100th Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival
2/8 ............ Soda Pop Slalom & Vintage Race (Stampede-10am & 1pm)
2/8-12 ....... Bud Light Ski Mardi Gras
2/10 .......... Park Challenge (Tentative)
2/10-15 ..... NAASF
2/12 .......... Fat Tuesday
2/12-14 ..... 29th Women’s Ski Camp
2/14 .......... Valentine’s Day
2/14 .......... Torchlight Parade & Fireworks
2/16-23 ..... Signature Four Program (Kids-Ski & Snowboard)
2/16-23 ..... Teen Challenge
2/17 .......... Steamboat Cup & Park Challenge (Tentative)
2/18 .......... President’s Day
2/18-20 ..... Billy Kidd Race Camp
2/18-22 ..... Kids & Jackalopes Ski Week (Monday-Friday)
2/20 .......... Kids Torchlight Parade (Stampede)
2/22-24 ..... US Telemark National Championships (Steamboat/Howelsen)
2/23 .......... Hazie Werner Award Reception
2/24 .......... Vertical Express for MS
2/24-3/2 .... Sunshine Kids
MARCH 2013
3/5-7 ....... 29th Women’s Ski Camp
3/9 .......... Bud Light Rocks the Boat Golden Anniversary FREE Concert
3/9-16 ..... Teen Challenge & Signature 4 Program
3/10......... Daylight Savings Begins
3/10......... Park Challenge (Tentative)
3/11-15 ... Kids & Jackalopes Ski Week (Monday-Friday)
3/13-16 ... U14 National Championships (Howelsen/Steamboat)
3/15-16 ... Jumping & NC Western Regionals (Howelsen)
3/16......... Bud Light Rocks the Boat Golden Anniversary FREE Concert
3/17......... St. Patrick’s Day
3/17......... Torchlight & Fireworks
3/17 ........ Park Challenge (Tentative)
3/22-24 ... SmartWool Alpine Championships (Steamboat/Howelsen)
3/22-26 ... STARS of Tomorrow Kids Adaptive Camp
3/23......... 5th Cody St. John Challenge
3/30......... 3rd Annual Ski 4 Yellow
3/31......... Easter
SIGNATURE EVENTS
APRIL 2013
4/1-14 ....... Springalicious Celebration
4/6 ............ Bud Light Rocks the Boat Golden Anniversary FREE Concert
4/13 .......... Billy Kidd’s 70th Birthday Bash
4/13 .......... 33rd Cardboard Classic
4/14 .......... 6th Splashdown Pond Skim
4/14 .......... Bud Light Rocks the Boat Golden Anniversary FREE Concert
4/14 .......... Closing Day
All events, dates & times subject to change without notice
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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS WINTER SPORTS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP DAY-November 21, 2012
Scholarship Day marks the first day of the season with revenues from the day’s specially priced ticket benefiting the Steamboat Springs
Winter Sports Club Scholarship Fund. Scholarship Day has raised nearly $740,000 since 1991/92. This fund provides financial support for
deserving local children participating in Club programs. In fact, the Winter Sports Club is one of the oldest and most recognized ski clubs in
the United States and has named three times as the United States Ski & Snowboard Association’s Club of the Year.
50TH OPENING WEEKEND FREE CONCERT W/DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND–November 24, 2012
Steamboat gives you a dozen reasons to be in Ski Town USA® for opening weekend as the Dirty Dozen Brass Band kicks of the resort’s 50th
Annversary Season in their typical New Orleans groovin’ big brass band style. Celebrating their own 35th anniversary, the award-winning
Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a world famous music machine, whose name is synonymous with genre-bending romps and high-octane
performances. A big anniversary requires big style and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band definitely delivers just that! So get your dancing shoes
on and join The Dirty Dozen Brass Band at 2pm on the Steamboat Stage. Who’s ready to party!
29th WOMEN’S SKI CAMP–Dec. 11-13, 2012; Jan. 8-10, Feb. 12-14 & March 5-7, 2013
1984 Olympic Gold medalist, Deb Armstrong, is joined by three-time Olympian Caroline Lalive in leading the Steamboat Women’s Ski
Camp. Under their direction, all certified female coaches lead this program for women only, with an emphasis on camaraderie and skill
improvement in a positive atmosphere that maximizes learning. All programs include breakfast at Stoker on day one, lunch at Hazie’s daily,
First Tracks on second and third day, technical equipment session, and culminate with a social cocktail gathering on the last day of the
program. Also enjoy a variety of special deals and gifts as participants! For intermediate and above skiers, levels 5-8. Camp times are:
8:00am-3:00pm.
U.S. FREESTYLE SELECTIONS-December 17-23, 2012
Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.® plays host to 100 of the top mogul skiers from across the United States in this qualifying event to the US
Freestyle National Team. Come see North America’s best moguls skiers (men & women) compete on Voo Doo at the Steamboat Ski Area for
these coveted National team and World Cup start positions.
BILLY KIDD RACE CAMPS–Dec. 17-19, 24-26, Jan. 21-23, Feb. 18-20 & March 18-20, 2013
When you think of legends in American skiing, the name Billy Kidd is at the top of the list. A World Champion and Olympic silver medalist,
Kidd applies the same principles and techniques that produce World Champions to a skiing improvement program for skiers of all ages.
Today his vision continues, providing intermediate and advanced skiers access to the top training techniques in ski racing, plus Billy’s unique
experience, enthusiasm and expertise are active parts of the program. The Billy Kidd Race Camps use simple coaching methods, small class
sizes and video analysis to improve skills for Intermediate through Advanced skiers.
The Steamboat Ski & Snowboard School treats tourists and locals to spectacular on-snow parades down the mountain lit only by torches. The
parades are in celebration of a holiday or local event throughout the season. In conjunction with the torchlight parades, a fireworks display
will illuminate the sky providing a perfect ending to the evening. Again this year, the young ones get a chance to ski down the mountain and
join in the excitement as a special finale to the Kids’ Ski Week program. The Kids Torchlight Parades are December 26th and February 20th.
14th MUSICFEST AT STEAMBOAT–January 5-10, 2013
Steamboat MusicFest--the ONLY festival that brings the finest Texas and Americana music to the snow swept Colorado Rockies for a full
week of sport and song. Eighteen bands will perform over the six days in the heart of the Rocky Mountains featuring free après-ski concerts,
evening concerts and special engagements throughout the week including over 40 live performances, from an increasingly diverse line up of
artists with styles ranging from country to rock, blues to bluegrass, folk and western swing, and everything in between. Six days, 40 bands &
one really big tent-don’t miss it! www.bigskitrip.com.
50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION – January 11-21, 2013
It seems like the blink of an eye. That it was just yesterday the first skis were strapped on, the principal trails were laid out and the ski area
first took shape. This year, celebrate the amazing spirit and vision that created the Steamboat Ski Area 50 years ago and all that has evolved
over that time. We celebrate a mountain that is truly legendary in its physical attributes and equally compelling in its emotional ones. With
events, promotions and specials all season long, make sure to mark your calendars to be in Ski Town USA during Steamboat’s Birthday
Blowout celebration taking place from January 11 through 21. Be here as Steamboat goes all out for its 50th Anniversary with fireworks,
torchlight parade, free concerts and special events culminating the anniversary period with the Bud Light Cowboy Downhill on Jan. 21st.
50th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION-January 12, 2013
The Steamboat Ski Area celebrates its 50th birthday with special celebrations. Jim Temple, son of a local ranching family, spearheaded the
development of the Steamboat Ski Area in response to the growing popularity of the sport. After a brief start, Storm Mountain officially
reopened in January 12, 1963 with a double chairlift and an A-frame warming house. The day's cash receipts were $13.75 and the
temperature hovered at -25°F. Since that January day in 1963, the Steamboat Ski Area has been treating powderhounds to heaps of
Champagne Powder® snow and an experience unlike any other.
BUD LIGHT ROCKS THE BOAT FREE CONCERT SERIES – Jan. 12, Feb. 12, March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6 & 14, 2013
The Steamboat Ski Area will again be rockin’ during its Golden Anniversary season as the Bud Light Rocks the ‘Boat Free Music Series
returns for the 14th season offering a great mixture of various musical genre. The Rocks the 'Boat series has brought together everything from
bluegrass and New Orleans style rhythm & blues to a traditional Irish sound. Past free concerts have included Big Head Todd & the
Monsters, Ozomatli, Susan Tedeschi, Gin Blossoms, Joseph Israel, North Mississippi All Stars, Freddy Jones Band, Sister Hazel, Young
Dubliners, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, The Dudes, and The Samples.
8th STARS ALL MOUNTAIN ADAPTIVE CAMP-January 13-18, 2013
The STARS All-Mountain Adaptive Ski Camp combines instructor and volunteer training, adaptive ski clinics, and a backcountry powder cat
trip with Steamboat Powdercats for adults with disabilities. With significant interest last year, the camp is anticipating increased participating
this year with around 20 disabled participants, including special guests. www.steamboatstars.com
24th STEAMBOAT WEATHER SUMMIT™-January 13-18, 2013
Television weathercasters from around the nation will convene in Steamboat for the 24th Steamboat Weather Summit™ this January. The
conference has gained a national reputation as one of the finest programs in the meteorological industry. See if your hometown meteorologist
is in Steamboat conducting weather and a little powder research this week!
The Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation enhances its company-wide strategic initiative of safe and responsible skiing and riding with a
variety of special activities planned for National Safety Awareness Week including: Bear the Safety Dog, mountain safety tips; specials;
avalanche awareness; helmet checks; specials on helmet purchases; daily safety messaging and more. The resort typically kicks off its annual
Safety Awareness Poster Contest for elementary-school children with visits by patrol during this week.
39th BUD LIGHT COWBOY DOWNHILL-Monday, January 21, 2013 (NEW DAY!)
It all began 39 years ago when Billy Kidd, Steamboat’s Director of Skiing, and Larry Mahan, six-time All-Around World Champion cowboy,
decided to invite a few of the ProRodeo stars to Steamboat for a day of skiing. The cowboys had such a great time that the Downhill has
become the most popular event of the season with over 100 of the best professional rodeo cowboys competing in the most unique ski rodeo in
the country. Sponsored by Bud Light, the Cowboy Downhill is always scheduled to coincide with the National Western Stock Show in
Denver and the action busts out of the starting chutes at 1:30pm on Stampede on its new day, Monday, January 21st.
NATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS HOSE RACE-January 25, 2013
Professional firefighters from across the United States respond to a four-alarm ski race in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, as the Annual
National Firefighters Ski Race rushes into town January 22-26, 2013. The highlight of the week is the fast-paced and often chaotic hose race,
where firefighters, each wearing full turnout protective gear, ski down a slalom course linked together carrying a 50-foot length of 2-½ inch
hose through the racecourse. Other obstacles along the way challenged the firefighter teams before they crossed the finish line.
STARS & STRIPES HEROES WEEK-January 25-28, 2013
The STARS & Stripes Heroes week bring to Ski Town, U.S.A.® veterans with disabilities to participate in a weeklong adaptive camp. With
the philosophy that no one is ever left behind, Steamboat STARS provides on-snow instruction, equipment and support that ensure every
participant in this camp is lifted up, challenged and no one is left behind because of their adaptive ability.
14th AIRLINE PARTNERS SUMMIT-February 5-7, 2013
Designed by the Steamboat Ski resort as a way to recognize the importance of the company’s relationships with its airline partners, the 14th
Airline Partners Summit brings top level airline executives to the resort for seminars that target issues affecting the travel industry, a key note
presentation and networking.
100th STEAMBOAT SPRINGS WINTER CARNIVAL-February 6-10, 2013
The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, one of the largest and oldest winter sports clubs in the U.S., hosts the 100th Steamboat Springs
Winter Carnival, the oldest continuing Winter Carnival west of the Mississippi. For several days, the entire town is given over to racing, ski
jumping, a parade featuring Steamboat’s skiing high school band (the only one in the United States), the famous ski jöring events down
Lincoln Avenue, and the spectacular night show featuring the legendary Lighted Man & fireworks display.
BUD LIGHT SKI MARDI GRAS-February 8-12, 2013
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler-The good times are definitely ready to roll in Ski Town, U.S.A.® when the Steamboat Mardi Gras Festival
comes marching in from February 8-12 with free concerts, parades, a Cajun BBQ and beer festival and more. Throughout the celebration,
food enthusiasts can enjoy Mardi Gras themed lunch creations across the mountain. The festival culminates on Fat Tuesday with an all-day
celebration featuring snow sculpture contest at the chairlifts, restaurant contests, special activities, and plenty of beads to go around.
US TELEMARK NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS-February 22-24, 2013
The fastest telemark skiers in the United States compete for the title of National Champion. Racers telemark ski through GS gates,
over jumps and stake uphill on this challenging course as they go head-to-head against the top telemark skiers in the country.
VERTICAL EXPRESS FOR MS-February 24, 2013
This annual race raises more than $50,000 for the Can Do Center benefiting patients of multiple sclerosis. Billy Kidd has always been on
hand to support his 1964 Olympic teammate, Jimmie Heuga, who battled MS until his passing in the spring of 2010, in this very worthwhile
cause. Come help the fight against multiple sclerosis with Billy Kidd and Steamboat.
5th CODY’S CHALLENGE-March 23, 2013
The Annual Cody’s Challenge, a randonee endurance ski race, will be held on Saturday, March 23rd across the Steamboat Ski Area. Cody’s
Challenge allows participants the unique opportunity to climb, traverse and descend a variety of trails across the mountain under their own
power through the use of specialized bindings and skins. The Cody St. John Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in memory of
Cody St. John, who was a professional patroller with the Steamboat Ski Area. www.whatwouldcodydo.net
STARS OF TOMORROW CAMP-March 22-26, 2013
The STARS of Tomorrow Camp is a fun ski camp for youth (age 6-20) with physical disabilities, new skiers, beginner skiers who need
private lessons, intermediate skiers who want to boost up skiing level, mono-skiers, 3-trackers, 4-trackers, visually impaired, few bi-skiers.
The goal is simple: have FUN, make new friends, explore the ski resort, advance skiing skills, and experience ski racing. At the end of this
camp, participants will participate in a fun race to show off the skills learned. www.steamboatstars.com
SKI 4 YELLOW-March 29-30, 2012
Ski 4 Yellow, which raised more than $150,000 during its first two years, returns to the slopes to continue the fight against cancer in Ski
Town, U.S.A.® Enjoy a weekend on the slopes with friends, family and a sleuth of Olympians, highlighted by a free live music concert in
Gondola Square during the 3rd Annual Ski 4 Yellow event. You’re making a huge difference-get involved at www.ski4yellow.com.
BILLY KIDD’S 70th BIRTHDAY-April 13, 2013
Steamboat’s Director of Skiing, Olympic Silver medalist and World Champion celebrates his own milestone during the resort’s Golden
Anniversary – his 70th Birthday. Celebrate this special day on the slopes and make sure to wish Billy a very happy 70th birthday!
33rd CARDBOARD CLASSIC-April 13, 2013
The Cardboard Classic, Steamboat’s traditional rite of spring celebrating over three decades of fun, features homemade crafts constructed
only from cardboard, glue, string, water based paint, duct tape and masking tape racing down the face of Headwall to a hysterical finish. The
uniqueness and creativity of the race make it an event looked forward to every year.
6th SPLASHDOWN POND SKIM-April 14, 2013
Springalicious will feature its signature SPLASHDOWN Pond Skimming Competition Sunday, April 14th. Steamboat’s bravest (and maybe
craziest) skiers/riders will attempt to cross an ice-cold pond at the base of the mountain, while being judged on distance, outfit creativity, and
crowd response.
CLOSING DAY-April 14, 2013
The Steamboat Ski Area closes out its 50th Anniversary Season on Sunday, April 14th with special Springalicious Festival events including
the finale concert as part of the Bud Light Rocks the Boat Golden Anniversary Free Concert Series.
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MUSICFEST 2013 BRINGS THE BEST IN
AMERICANA MUSIC TO SKI TOWN, U.S.A.®
Six Days, 40 Bands, 5 Mountains-One Really Big Tent
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013-Steamboat may be best known as Ski Town, U.S.A.® but sometimes
the moniker Music Town, U.S.A. might be more appropriate. Once a year the music scene in Steamboat Springs rivals that of
other notorious music hubs in the US as the MusicFest descend on the northern Colorado town bringing the best artists
around for a week of incredible concerts and live performances. This year the stage is set for January 5-10, 2013.
"Steamboat is all about mixing fun with adventure, and what
better fun is out there than a weeklong festival of the best
Americana artists out there?" said Rob Perlman, senior vice
president of sales and marketing for Steamboat Ski & Resort
Corporation. "Each year a diverse group of musicians brings a
variety of music styles to Steamboat. You can spend your days
rocking the Champagne Powder® snow on the mountain and then
rock out in the evenings. There’s no end to the fun."
Forty bands will perform over the six days festival in the heart of
the Rocky Mountains featuring free après-ski concerts, evening
concerts and special engagements throughout the week including
50 live performances from an increasingly diverse line up of
artists with styles ranging from country to rock, blues to
bluegrass, folk and western swing, and everything in between.
The 2013 Festival boasts a stunning roster that includes both
legends and rising talents alike. MusicFest 2013 pays tribute to
homage to the legendary singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt.
His songs have inspired countless generations of musicians and
continue to do so—his quality of songwriting has proven timeless
alongside the works of his influences, all of which make him the
cultural icon he is today. MusicFest will be graced with the
presence of his son, John Townes Van Zandt, at this special
concert. Plus, a live recording of this show is in the works for a
future record release!
"This is the ideal time for fans to share a week of activities, both on the slopes and off, with their favorite performers," said
John Dickson, president of Dickson Productions. "Toss in plenty of Champagne Powder® snow and the laid back western
atmosphere of Steamboat and you have an unbeatable combination at an extremely affordable price."
This marks the 28th year that John Dickson has been organizing first-class group ski travel to Steamboat, complete with
personal service, competitive package pricing on the best accommodations, and a jam-packed schedule of activities and
events. John Dickson's innovation of mixing hot, live music centered around a large group trip to Steamboat has significantly
changed the group trip landscape. Dickson Productions and the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. present the MusicFest at
Steamboat.
Log onto www.themusicfest.com for all the details and up-to-the-minute schedule of performers. MusicFest packages may
be booked through www.themusicfest.com or toll-free at 1-888-754-8447 as well as through Steamboat Central
Reservations® at 800-922-2722 or online at www.steamboat.com.
2013 MUSICFEST ARTISTS
Adam Hood
Bri Bagwell
Brison Bursey
Casey
Donahew Band
Charlie
Robison
Cody Canada
and The
Departed
Cody Johnson
Band
Corb Lund
Hailing from the East-Central Alabama town of Opelika, Adam first picked up a guitar at the age of 10, and by 16 he was gigging
throughout the town’s local music scene. Hood managed to become a popular name in the college town of Auburn, Alabama,
where he began writing his own arsenal of soulful, original music inspired by the works of John Hiatt, Steve Earle, and Ian Moore.
Hood’s latest full-length album, The Shape of Things, is a fine collection of songs that celebrates the beauty of life’s everyday
struggles. The album is spearheaded with Hood’s powerful, stirring vocals and sharp wit, with the music crisscrossing all stylistic
boundaries. Hood has shared the stage with some of the most prominent names in music, most notably Willie Nelson, Ray Wylie
Hubbard, and fellow Alabaman Jamey Johnson. The Shape of Things also earned Hood his first Lone Star Music Award, for
Singer-Songwriter/Folk Album of the Year, in April, 2012.
Bri Bagwell was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to a musical family that has always supported her dreams of making it as a
singer/songwriter. Throughout her teen years, she played with her two brothers in the bands On Tap and Let It Ride, performing in
many Southwest venues and even on the Las Vegas strip. After landing in Austin to attend the University of Texas, she picked up
guitar (after playing piano/keyboard for years), and has stepped into the music scene. She has opened for many of her influences,
including Sean McConnell, Stoney LaRue, Josh Grider, and more. After graduating from UT in December of 2009, she quickly
devoted her life to her music and writing. She brings her catchy, original tunes and plenty of smiles and laughter to her shows. She
is now a part of the Ferrata Music Group roster, and with a new CD in the making, she’s ready to take on the scene in her highheeled boots.
Three years ago, Brison Bursey released his debut album, Bigger Sky, which is a jaunty mix of Texas country, Southern rock,
heartbreak ballads, and three-part harmonies. Bursey took to the road to promote his name and music and has not stopped since.
Realizing his unique sound and its reception in the music scene, Bursey applied his creative style to his second album, Expectations
and Parking Lots, where one can clearly hear his influences: Steve Earle, Todd Snider, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Cross
Canadian Ragweed. The record was produced by Justin Tocket, bass player for Radney Foster, and contains a number of infectious
grooves, heartfelt lyrics, and quality musicianship. The album has spawned hits such as “Hearts to Break,” “Solid Ground,” and
“California Can.” Bursey proclaims, “We enjoy making music and want to be able to continue to do so, and want to play it for
whoever will listen wherever and whenever.”
This Burleson, Texas, native has been making a name for himself in the Texas-Red Dirt music scene for the past decade, and with
the monumental success of his latest recording, Double-Wide Dream, the name is no longer a secret. Casey Donahew Band has
been writing songs since high school and began performing in college at small parties and bars. Donahew and his band performed
night after night with the same intensity, intimacy, and passion that they do today, a trademark of their live shows. Donahew’s new
album covers a broad range of material and emotions, displaying a sense of maturity in his songwriting that can only be acquired
through the experiences of living, loving, and losing—he has no doubt done his fair share all three in his life and career. Donahew
and his band now are performing before thousands at festivals and arenas throughout Texas and the Midwest. Donahew says, “I
think we definitely make music for our fans, and we don’t worry about much else except making the fans happy and making
ourselves happy, and we’ve been real fortunate in doing that.”
Throughout his career, Charlie Robison has forged his own path within the country music world, as well as within the scenes of
Lone Star music and popular music at large. He grew up in the small scenic town of Bandera in the Texas Hill Country, where his
family has ranched the land for 8 generations. Music wasn’t just a staple around the Robison household; even before he could walk,
he would spend Saturday nights with his parents at The Cabaret, a local dancehall in downtown Bandera. But the fare playing in the
family home ran the gamut from rock ’n’ roll to singer-songwriters and much more. Robison’s debut album, aptly titled Bandera
and released on the tiny Austin Vireo Records label, was a potent opening salvo that included such Robison favorites as the rowdy
nightlife celebration “Barlight” and “Red Letter Day.” Since his debut album, Robison has continued to tour and release new
material. His latest effort, Beautiful Day (2009), exemplifies his fine songwriting abilities as he evokes emotional and passionate
content while combining the sounds of country music & rock ’n’ roll into a product simply described as American music.
A unique alliance of quality, accomplished musicians that have basically grown up and matured with one another, Cody Canada
and The Departed have been creating quite a buzz since the first appearance together at MusicFest three years ago. The group
consists of Cody Canada along with former Cross Canadian Ragweed bandmate Jeremy Plato, as well as guitarist Seth James, B-3
organ player Steve Littleton, and drummer Chris Doege. The group’s debut album, This Is Indian Land, allowed the band to pay
tribute to the Oklahoma songwriters who have been their lifelong inspirations, such as Kevin Welch, Leon Russell, J.J. Cale, and
others. Each song on the album has a reason for being included, but the band really savors the flavor that they are allowed to record
the songs in the manner that they wanted to, which makes the album an artistic expression that does not confine the band to one
particular genre or style of music. Cody Canada and the Departed just finished recording a new album of their own material, which
will be released in the fall of 2012.
Establishing a pleasantly unique sound amid this influential mass of country music is not an easy task for any artist, yet its one
Cody Johnson Band has accomplished in a respectable way. Fusing country and rock is no new concept, but rarely is it done to the
quality by which Cody will soon be known. There are times their sound seems fit for Nashville radio and others it is unmistakably
Texas Country/Red Dirt. The 23 year old artist’s freshly energetic blend uniquely bridges generation gaps between fans. At his
concerts you will see teenagers and parents alike singing his songs side by side. Cody has opened for successful artists such as,
Kevin Fowler, Aaron Watson, Brandon Rhyder, Stoney LaRue, Zona Jones, Band of Heathens, Jason Allen, Bleu Edmonson, and
several others, including Roger Creager. The calculated mixture of the Cody Johnson Band and the talent and experience they bring
with them has been the vital part of the bands recent quick and upward movement towards the top!
Corb Lund’s newest record, Cabin Fever, combines styles of rockabilly, Western swing, cowboy balladry, and country rock
with occasional yodels scattered throughout, giving the listener an enthralling new sound. The record was cut in an Edmonton
studio, where Lund and his band, the Hurtin’ Albertans, decided to keep the agenda open for direction. Lund recognizes that the
new album reflects his period of introspection and hard traveling, but he is overwhelmingly pleased with the final product. The
record also features Lund’s running buddy and fellow songsmith, Hayes Carll, who contributed to the songwriting and
recording processes. In his native land of Canada, Lund has been named Roots Artist of the Year seven consecutive years (200310) by the Canadian Country Music Association. He has also claimed Album of the Year awards for some past recording efforts,
and Cabin Fever certainly will get Lund nominated for another. Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans have routinely sold-out
arenas and honky-tonks, converting a devout legion of fans in the U.S. from Montana to Texas.
Cory Morrow
Dirty River
Boys
Folk Family
Revival
Gary P. Nunn
George DeVore
HalleyAnna &
The Tennessee
Volunteers
Hayes Carll
Jack Ingram &
The Beat Up
Ford Band
Jason Boland &
The Stragglers
With a catalog of 10 full-length albums, 200,000 records sold independently, and countless appearances on Texas and country
music charts over the past decade, the name Cory Morrow is instantly recognized. Growing up in Houston, Morrow began playing
guitar at an early age and continued to develop into a premier singer-songwriter by the time he had graduated from Texas Tech
University. Since then, he has been one of the leading figures in the Texas-Red Dirt scene, which he helped create back in the late
1990s. Morrow’s latest record, Brand New Me, finds him in complete control and most comfortable. His lyrics have taken on
another level of imagery, while the music has become some of the best of Morrow’s storied career. Cory Morrow has shown no
sign of giving up his throne as one of the best Texas has to offer.
The Dirty River Boys make music with the type of sound and texture soaked in the realities of the hardscrabble city they call home
in the far West Texas desert. Members Nino Cooper, Travis Stearns, Marco Gutierrez, and newest member Colton James have
quickly become renowned for their rousing live performances, which display the band’s unique four-part harmonies, aggressive
virtuosity, and potent acoustic instrumentation. By utilizing traditional folk instruments with rock and bluegrass arrangements, they
are blazing a trail marked with their own, unique style of music. The Dirty River Boys’ style blows away any preconceived notions
of what acoustic music can be. Fans enthusiastically embraced the band’s first two EPs; now with the powerful live shows
becoming the group’s signature trademark, there is a growing anticipation for their full-length LP, due sometime in the fall of 2012
Mason, Barrett, and Lincoln Lankford became fast friends with Caleb Pace when, as pre-teens, they stood up for him in a squabble
at church. If you ask them now, the band is up made up of four brothers. A special bond that surpasses musical barriers formed
early in the lives of the brothers, long before they’d ever step foot in a recording studio. Their now inimitable sound has been
described as Americana-folk-country music, and yet it is still developing and evolving. Mason Lankford spearheads the
songwriting, but the relationship and inspiration of every member of the band is evident in the results. Their current musical
influences includes the Black Keys, Hayes Carll, Willie Nelson, and the Dylans (both Bob and Jakob). The band has opened for
artists such as Charlie Robison, Cody Canada and The Departed, The Marshall Tucker Band, and The Trishas.
Gary P. Nunn has been Taking Texas to the Country (latest album release) and Texas country to the world for some 40 years now,
establishing himself as an icon of Lone Star music. Nunn is a founding father of the progressive country movement out of Austin in
the 1970s that changed the face of popular music. He is also an independent music pioneer who continues to oversee his own
record label and song publishing companies, manage his own career (with the help of his wife Ruth), and play most every weekend
at top music venues throughout Texas and beyond. His composition "London Homesick Blues" — with its internationally known "I
wanna go home with the Armadillo" chorus — is a signature Texas country song that was the theme for the PBS concert TV show
"Austin City Limits" for nearly three decades. It’s no wonder that All Music Guide hails him as "a Texas music institution."
Before moving to Austin, George DeVore spent five years touring the Midwest club circuit as lead singer and guitarist for the band
Fat Bertha. Soon after arriving in Austin in 1996, DeVore took the “Best Tape” award in the Austin Music Awards. Since then,
he’s been recognized in its top five categories, including rock, pop, and male vocalist. The power of his positive rock has garnered
a growing following with much-anticipated local shows at the Saxon Pub, Stubb’s, and Antone’s. He’s also toured Europe five
times in the past couple of years, performing on Swiss, German, Dutch, British, Belgian, and numerous American radio stations.
DeVore has earned specific praise from reviewers here and abroad for his recorded efforts, many of which focus on putting a
positive spin on the bad things in life.
Influenced by June Carter and Emmylou Harris, HalleyAnna has been performing since she was a young girl alongside her older
brother and sister. By the age of 12, she was opening for notable acts such as Todd Snider, Slaid Cleaves, and Hayes Carll at
various bars and coffeehouses throughout Central Texas. HalleyAnna has been playing guitar and writing her own music for more
than a decade, while also singing in churches, dancehalls, and honky-tonks, all of which have helped her hone her own distinctive
voice and performance style. She also has acquired a list of accolades that includes being winner of the 2009 Texas State Student
Songwriter Competition held by the Kerrville Folk Festival. HalleyAnna’s first full-length record, The Country, is loaded with
honesty and passion that is as energizing as it is distinct. The Country allows HalleyAnna to explore the diverse styles of
Americana and Texas music that helped develop and influence her own unique songwriting skills.
Hayes Carll delivers songs born of baptism-by-fire experience, world-weary observations, and sharp wit. After releasing two
albums independently, Carll found a home at Lost Highway Records and released his 2008 label debut, Trouble In Mind. The
album resulted in his nomination for Artist of the Year and became the #1 R&R Americana Album of the Year. Carll has toured
nonstop since, while also managing to generate another creative venture, KMAG YOYO (& Other American Stories). The album
captured Carll as he experimented with elements of fiery rock, twangy country, pensive folk, and even a touch of gospel that
eventually landed his name on several best-of lists, including those for Rolling Stone, Spin, and the New York Times Critic’s
Choice. In 2011, Carll was awarded the Americana’s Music Association’s #1 Album of the Year for KMAG YOYO (& Other
American Stories). Catch him as he tours through honky-tonks and rock clubs across the U.S. and beyond.
When Jack Ingram won the 2008 Academy of Country Music award for "Best New Male Vocalist" he had been rocking
roadhouses, theaters and stadiums relentlessly since 1997. Ingram remains in the forefront of country music with his last album Big
Dreams & High Hopes, the seventh studio disc of his career. Ingram continues to frequent the Billboard Charts and have No. 1
videos on CMT. National tours with Brad Paisley, Sheryl Crow, Dierks Bentley, Martina McBride, Brooks & Dunn and Toby
Keith have seen him regularly playing to crowds of up to 20,000 people per night. Ingram has quickly earned the respect of his
fans, peers and heroes. Waylon Jennings called him "an incredible talent," while Billy Joe Shaver pronounced him "one of the best
performers around." He’s in the best place he’s ever been and it’s clear from a few listens to Big Dreams & High Hopes that
confidence is bolstering his artistry.
When listening to Rancho Alto, one can only conclude that this is Jason Boland’s finest moment. The album is about embracing the
truths that country music used to tell but seemingly can no longer stomach telling. “Country music is what I play,” Boland says,
adding: “I’m not ready to give up on the idea that country music can be relevant.” Boland was born and raised in Harrah,
Oklahoma, and went to college at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, where he met some like-minded musicians who shared
the same passion for music. Since then the band has released six studio albums and two live discs. The band has gained critical
acclaim from all over the U.S. and is averaging over 200 shows a year, which confirms the group’s steady ascension into country
music relevance.
Jason Eady
Jason Eady is a singer-songwriter whose music is a distillation of country, bluegrass, blues, gospel, folk, and Southern rock—but in
essence it is roots music all the way, with organic arrangements, genuine lyrics, and strong lead and harmony vocals, no matter
what style of song he writes. Originally from Jackson, Mississippi, Eady started playing guitar at age 13; he played in various cover
bands around the state and reveled in exposure to Mississippi’s varied musical genres. After serving a stint in U.S. Air Force as a
translator, he relocated to Fort Worth, Texas, where he began writing his own songs. After three albums displaying Eady’s diversity
of influences, his latest, AM Country Heaven, is a throwback to the heydays of Merle, Waylon, Willie, and other great country
legends. The album has a barroom vibe from the start, with Eady’s vocals crystal clear and the band’s sound straight out of the
greatest honky-tonk imaginable, highlighted by the presence of Patty Loveless, Lloyd Maines, and Cary Ann Hearst. Eady
continues to stay true to his roots music and touches audiences with honesty and inspiration—the thing he’s always wanted to do.
John Townes "J.T." Van Zandt grew up learning firsthand knowledge about the highs and lows of the music business from his
legendary father. While J.T. works hard to maintain and honor his family name, he has also managed to develop his own identity in
the music scene by writing and performing his own music alongside that of his dad. J.T. and his wife, Brittney, are also the proud
parents of a brand new baby boy, John Townes Van Zandt III. Come January, J.T. will be performing at a special MusicFest
Tribute to honor his father’s name and legacy.
John Townes
Van Zandt
Johnny Lee
K Phillips &
The Concho
Pearls
Kevin Fowler
Kimberly Kelly
Kristen Kelly
Kyle Park
Most recognize the name and his hit song, "Lookin’ for Love," from the popular movie Urban Cowboy and its soundtrack, which
uncovered the potent country music scene in Texas during the late 1970s. Johnny Lee grew up in Alta Loma, Texas, where as a
teenager he formed his first rock ’n’ roll group. Shortly thereafter, Lee served a tour of duty in the U.S. Navy. After receiving his
discharge, he continued developing his passion for music and teamed up with prominent singer-songwriter Mickey Gilley. Lee
composed and performed with Gilley for over a decade and eventually landed a spot on the Urban Cowboy soundtrack. Lee
followed-up his soundtrack appearance with other notable hits: "Pickin’ Up Strangers," "Hey Bartender," and "Sounds Like Love."
Over the years, Lee has continued to tour and produce new material, but even today the song "Lookin’ for Love" has the
significance to recall when and where one first heard the popular chorus. Lee will be re-creating these kinds of inspiring moments
at MusicFest 2013.
Citing his influences as Leon Russell, Billy Preston, and Gregg Allman, K Phillips prefers the bygone rock sounds while leading
his band on a resonator, mouth harp, banjo, guitar, Hammond B-3, and piano. Until 2006, Phillips served primarily as a sideman to
other musical acts, but he continued to compose and craft his own songs with their own unique elements. Phillips was then
approached to record his own album, allowing him to recruit a dream team of Texas studio musicians. The debut album was cut
live in the studio in just four days, and its tracks range from down-home Southern soul to good-time-rockin’ R&B with traces of
classic roots-rock sprinkled throughout. K Phillips is now garnering attention from various media outlets as well as audience
members who have witnessed him perform with his Texas-inspired soulful delivery. K Phillips’s catchy and groovy performance is
surely not one to miss.
The name now evokes a rowdy, largely entertaining live show that combines elements of country music and rock ’n’ roll into one
unique product, leaving audiences chanting for more. Kevin Fowler was born in Amarillo, Texas, and his mother taught him piano
very early on, while his father shared country legends Johnny Cash, Buck Owens, and Johnny Horton. However, it was the
rebellious, infectious appeal of rock ’n’ roll that lured Fowler away from Amarillo to Los Angeles. While in L.A., Fowler learned
the ropes of the music industry and the effort it takes to succeed in the business. Fast-forward to the present: Fowler is now at the
top of his game while supporting his latest album, Chippin’ Away, the sixth of his career. With the album’s positive reception,
Fowler has successfully combined country and rock ’n’ roll into what he describes as “country music with a bad attitude”
Like many country music performers, Kimberly Kelly is rooted in a musical family. She was raised listening to her grandfather’s
band, Sterling Kelly and the Hearts, and spent her early childhood singing duets into the handle of a vacuum cleaner with her sister,
Kristen Kelly. Her influences are diverse and constantly expanding, as she cites among them Lee Ann Womack, Jewel, Stevie
Nicks, Tom Petty, and recent Americana acts such as Hayes Carll and Kim Richey. Since her first performance in 2005, Kelly has
averaged 100 show dates a year, and in 2007 she released her self-titled debut album, which included one of her best-known songs,
"The Best of Texas." Her recent album, Sweet Time Dreamin’, includes duets with Stoney LaRue and Aaron Watson, as well as her
first single to appear on Texas Music Chart, "Every Bad Habit." Kimberly Kelly may be looking forward to all the places she’ll
pass on the road to success, but this singer-songwriter knows how to look back, too.
A mixture of country, blues, and classic rock can be identified in Kristen Kelly’s songs, and her performance style echoes the same
blend. Born in Waco, Texas, to a musical family, Kelly has always aimed to create classic American music. Her musical style
embraces influences ranging from Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, and Bob Seger to singer-songwriter Patty Griffin to the blues and
soul of Ray Charles, while her country roots were shaped in part by the sounds of the ’80s and ’90s. Her career was initially ignited
by co-writing "Down in Flames" with Brandon Jenkins and Stoney LaRue. Realizing the opportunity to become more than a cowriter, she quickly started writing her own music. Kristen Kelly recently signed a recording contract with Sony RCA Nashville and
a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville. Backed by a rocking, cohesive band, Kelly’s music is a product of
passionate, playful, often sexy, and always heartfelt reflection on real life as she knows it.
Born just north of Austin, Kyle Park began learning guitar at the age of 14, and shortly after, started writing his own songs.
However, it was not until Park relocated to San Marcos, Texas, where he met other like-minded musicians in the active and
encouraging community of singer-songwriters, that his songwriting began to mature and take shape. In 2005, Park released his first
record and has been touring constantly ever since. He has released other recorded efforts (2008’s Anywhere in Texas and two EPs
released in 2010), but his two EPs laid the foundation for Park’s 2011 release, Make or Break Me. The hit single “Leavin’
Stephenville” has earned constant rotation on radio airwaves and the album made Billboard’s Regional Heatseekers #1 Album.
Kyle Park is one of those Texas guys whose soulful and personal songs are appealing to audiences far and wide. He will be touring
in support of his latest album while opening for some of the biggest names in country music, such as Asleep at the Wheel, Jack
Ingram, Randy Rogers Band, Clint Black.
Larry Gatlin
Max Stalling
Michael Martin
Murphey
Midnight River
Choir
Micky and The
Motorcars
Randy Rogers
Band
Reckless Kelly
Rodney
Hayden
In Seminole, Texas, Larry Gatlin grew up listening to country and gospel music, and by the time he was a teenager, he was
performing in local churches, on radio stations, and occasionally on regional television with his brothers, Steve and Rudy. After a
brief stint playing football at the University of Houston, Gatlin devoted his time to performing music and eventually moved to
Nashville. His breakout came with the song “Broken Lady” from the album With Family and Friends, which won a Grammy in
1977. He later reunited with his siblings to form The Gatlin Brothers and sustained a long run of popular country hits. Gatlin
continued to perform solo and was largely responsible for paving the way for artists such as Dwight Yoakum and Randy Travis,
who have infused elements of gospel, country, and Western swing into their styles. In addition, Gatlin has frequently paid tribute to
troops stationed overseas, visiting and performing for them.
Max Stalling was born and raised in the Lone Star State. After graduating with his master’s degree in Food Science from Texas
A&M, Stalling’s interest in music began to develop. Stalling started writing and performing his own music after being influenced
by some of the state’s great singer-songwriters, such as Guy Clark, Robert Earl Keen, and Townes Van Zandt. His latest release,
Home to You, has introduced new audiences to Stalling’s unique approach of combining elements of traditional and modern
Americana into one enjoyable listen. The album has produced hits such as “Long Way to Get,” “I Ain’t Drinking Alone,” and “6x9
Speakers - Revisted.” Stalling’s delivery makes one feel at home, with a smooth vocal delivery and down-to-earth lyrical content
that allows one to envision Stalling’s description. Stalling will continue to thrive as he combines elements of the past and present
into one special experience for all audiences.
Michael Martin Murphey’s immensely successful music career has spanned four decades and has included such musical genres as
folk, country, rock, Western, and cowboy music. As a singer, songwriter, and producer, he has contributed some of the most
beloved songs of his generation and beyond. His songs have been recorded by Kenny Rogers, John Denver, Lyle Lovett, Roger
Miller, and many other prominent musicians and performers. Murphey is a native Texan who is now in the Western Music Hall of
Fame and has also been recognized and awarded by notable organizations such as the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, the
Academy of Country Music, The Grammy Awards, the Country Music Association, and the Texas Music Awards. Confirmed by
BMI, his song "Wildfire" has been named one of the most played songs in radio history in all formats. He has made more than 35
albums over the span of his career, while also achieving success as a movie actor, script writer, and performer in films such as
Lonesome Dove and Hard Country. Music enthusiasts from all over recognize Murphey’s name and certainly agree that the his
works have become timeless masterpieces in the world of music.
The four guys who form the Midnight River Choir have a close-knit chemistry that cannot be duplicated, and it is obvious in their
music and live shows. They have a wide range of influences that carry over into their own songs, resulting in a special sound that
attracts new fans after each performance. Formed in New Braunfels, Texas, the band has spent the past couple of years performing
alongside some of the top names in the music scene today, such as Randy Rogers Band, Cody Canada and the Departed, Mickey
and the Motorcars, and Reckless Kelly. Backed by a solid rhythm section consisting of drummer Mitchell Pyeatt and bassist Bob
Driver, the groove is complimented by the graceful and smooth lead-guitar play of Justin Nelson, and the group’s unique sound is
rounded-out by the harmonious yet emotional vocals of Eric Middleton. The band’s latest, Welcome to Delirium?, is a potent and
powerful statement of what is to come—these guys that have nothing but open roads ahead of them as they continue to the next
level in their careers.
Founded in Challis, Idaho, Micky and The Motorcars have made their own impact in the Texas scene with their Americana rock.
Brothers Gary and Micky Braun first began learning music from their dad, Muzzie Braun, alongside brothers Willy and Cody of
Reckless Kelly fame. Now traveling nationwide to play more than 200 dates a year, with their latest record, Raise My Glass, the
most rewarding thing for Micky and the Motorcars is watching crowds grow bigger as they perform with the same raw emotion that
has been a trademark characteristic since the group’s inception. Micky and the Motorcars have certainly racked up their share of
miles on the road, and they have no intentions of slowing down. Their music is proof that they’ll be around for years to come, and
their energy and ambition will keep the fans coming to them.
Named "Top 10 Must-See Artists" in Rolling Stone magazine, the Randy Rogers Band has accumulated quite a list of accolades,
including appearances on Letterman, Leno, and Conan, and three nominations for Top Vocal Group by the Academy of Country
Music. RRB’s latest album, Burning the Day, debuted as the most-downloaded country album on iTunes. But what keeps Randy
Rogers and his bandmates grounded is their audiences, which continue to grow after every powerful performance. The Randy
Rogers Band is committed to putting on the best show possible for their fans. As if playing 250-plus dates a year doesn’t keep the
band busy enough, they just wrapped up a new studio album, due to be released in the fall of 2012. At the time of this publication,
the Randy Rogers Band has announced they will be performing alongside George Strait at a very special Houston Livestock Show
& Rodeo concert in March 2013.
The sounds of Reckless Kelly’s latest record, Good Luck & True Love, confirm to the listener that the group is in their most
comfortable setting. Recorded in an old farmhouse-turned-studio in Austin, Texas, the album combines the band’s signature
qualities: rawness, honesty, rockin’, and soulfulness, all in one fine product. The record captures the essence of a road-worn and
battle-scarred band of brothers who are not afraid to take risks and tell it like it is. The Grammy-nominated album is the ninth of
their career and the third they have produced themselves. Throughout their 15-year career as a band, they have stuck to their guns
and maintained their main objective: to make each record better than the last. The band in a way resembles an aged whiskey—just
getting better as the years pass. That’s old school. That’s Reckless Kelly.
Earning praises from some of the nation’s top-selling publications, such as USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, and People
Magazine, Rodney Hayden has embodied traditional country music in its most desirable form. Hayden has collected all the
necessary tools for the long haul—lyrics, confidence, ability, and desire. Over time, Hayden has attracted a large following of fans
as he performs across Texas, and he is gaining more popularity as he reaches new audiences while opening for acts such as Robert
Earl Keen, Hank Williams III, Charlie Robison, and Junior Brown. Hayden has recently agreed to work with Platinum Marketing
International and will be releasing his latest record, Atascosa Sand, this fall. The album will feature a duet with Kelly Willis, as
well as three songs written by Hayden and Bubba Strait. Hayden’s new hit single, “Buckaroo Man,” from the new record, debuted
in April as the warm-up song for Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Clay Buchholz at Fenway Park.
Roger Creager
Six Market
Blvd.
Slaid Cleaves
Stoney LaRue
The Rankin
Twins
The Trishas
The Washers
Thieving Birds
Turnpike
Troubadours
This Corpus Christi native was raised under the influences of Jerry Jeff Walker, Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen, Willie Nelson,
Frank Sinatra, and others—and after witnessing Creager’s commanding presence and full-bodied voice live, one will immediately
appreciate his vast musical influences and development. Touring in support of his latest release, Surrender, Creager’s fifth studio
effort in a prolific career, he has continued to impress and entertain audiences far and wide. Many of the his hit songs have
successfully ascended the Texas Music Charts over the past decade, with the success of Surrender spawning even more hits. After
five albums, hundreds of thousands of road miles, and ever-expanding fan base, Creager is still going strong. When you hear his
signature voice, you can’t turn it down—you "turn it up."
Hailing from Stephenville, Texas, Six Market Blvd. was formed in 2008 by four friends who all carried the same interest and
passion for performing music. Playing bars and clubs for their first two years, the group started to write their own music and was
eventually recorded for their independent debut release, Running on Seven. The album earned the group two top-25 singles on the
Texas Music Chart with "Man Alive" and "Misery and Me," while also gaining recognition from Texas Regional Radio Awards as
Best New Band. This past May saw the release of their sophomore effort, Shake It Down. The album’s 13 tracks were a
collaborative effort by each member of the band, making the record a finely crafted piece of work as well an enjoyable listen. Since
2010, the group has been performing on bigger stages and festivals while also sharing the stage with some of the music scene’s
elite, such as Stoney LaRue, Wade Bowen, and Jason Boland and the Stragglers.
Slaid Cleaves was born in Washington, D.C., but raised in the state of Maine. However, once he was old enough, he departed the
Northeast in pursuit of his musical aspirations and found the city of Austin his perfect environment. Cleaves quickly immersed
himself in the community of singer-songwriters and won his first appearance the Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Competition in
1992. That eventually led Cleaves to release his debut album, No Angel Knows, in 1997. The album earned critical praise and
acclaim from musicians and critics alike. Since his debut, Cleaves has continued to make records filled with vivid descriptions and
colorful characters. His latest effort, Sorrow and Smoke: Live at the Horseshoe Lounge, conveys the spirit of an intimate yet jovial
crowd that sings, laughs, and cheers with Cleaves as he performs to an adoring and devoted audience. His music is marked with the
quirky blend of isolated eccentricity and steely resilience of his Northeastern upbringing and the weathered soul of Texas living.
The son of a struggling bass player and a nurse, LaRue understood the allure of music at an early age, and recorded his first works
at age 12. He earned accolades through school for his unmatched vocal abilities and promising instrumental talents. LaRue
eventually made his way to Oklahoma’s Red Dirt hotbed of Stillwater, where he began to develop his individualized style from a
widespread range of influences. In 2002, both fans and industry took good notice of LaRue. It was just the beginning and now
LaRue is an artist not to be missed. He now performs close to 300 dates a year at top festivals and venues across the world, sharing
bills with renowned acts like Lee Ann Womack, Gary Allan, Dierks Bentley, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Willie Nelson, Rodney
Crowell and others. LaRue is soon to release his new studio album Velvet.
Growing up in the small Gulf coast town of Portland, Texas, twin sisters Amy and April Rankin have been entertaining spectators
since they could walk. The Rankin Twins have a unique charisma that could melt the hardest of hearts while delivering an aweinspiring and captivating array of music that sets them apart. The Rankin Twins are quickly rising in the local club scenes
throughout Texas and are expanding their audience across the state and beyond. Their latest effort, Silver Lining, confirms the
Rankin Twins are real Texas-country talent with an undeniable quality that makes one fall for them at first sight and sound. And
they’re not going away anytime soon—it is apparent that the Rankin Twins’ best days are still ahead of them.
Initially formed as a brief grouping to perform at 2010 MusicFest Tribute to a Legend: Kevin Welch, these ladies learned after that
fateful performance that there was something magical in their combination, and The Trishas were born. Jamie Wilson, Liz Foster,
Kelley Mickwee, and Savannah Welch have all participated and performed in various music scenes throughout Texas, as well as
the Nashville scene, all bringing their own unique influences ranging from country to rock to rhythm and blues. After releasing a
"mini-album" in 2010, the group has just released in August their long-awaited and highly anticipated full-length album, titled
High, Wide, and Handsome. The Trishas wrote and collaborated with many of their contemporaries and influences—Owen
Temple, Jason Eady, and Bruce Robison are among many other notable artists who helped contribute to the album’s tracks. The
album is a fine example of the diverse musicianship and vocal capability that each Trisha brings to the group. Needless to say,
when witnessing these ladies perform live, there is something magical happening.
The Texas Gulf Coast town of East Bernard rarely draws attention, but that is certainly about to change with the emergence of The
Washers. A hard-working East Bernard band that produces driving rhythms, foot-stomping grooves, and talented musicianship, The
Washers showcase their most distinct quality: the guys’ vocal flexibilities—four of the five band members share vocal duties
equally. The constant shifting of singing allows these guys to create beautiful yet complex vocal harmonies and melodies that
escalate their songs into a new realm of artistic creativity. The Washers have successfully combined their influences of folk, rock
’n’ roll, and country into one quality product that will leave listeners addicted to the unique blending of Americana music. Witness
this special group of talented musicians live at MusicFest 2013.
Thieving Birds was formed in Fort Worth, Texas, by a group of friends who aimed to mix elements of rock, country, roots, and
blues into one special musical offering for all music lovers. The lyrics are inspiring and positive, centered on the vocal delivery of
singer Ace Crayton, which is simply described as powerful and sultry. The group’s solid and well-muscled rhythm section is
manned by drummer Beau Brauer, alongside the grooving bass lines of bassist Rody Molder. Rounding out the group is lead
guitarist, John Seidler, who both performs and creates a variation of notes and emotions that easily flow with the group’s overall
dynamic. The group’s self-titled, debut album is a fine example of its musical diversity. Lead singer Ace Crayton explains that "all
we want to do is play music together, to have that moment on stage when we’re all feeling the song, and to have the crowd share
that moment with us. You can’t get that feeling anywhere else. That’s live music, that’s why we do it."
The Turnpike Troubadours’ name derives from the bumpy Oklahoma toll roads and the hard-lived, folk-singing heroes that
influenced the group’s sound. Breaking down traditional barriers between the audience and the stage is something in which the
Turnpike Troubadours excel as their live shows have developed into a communal celebration of music. Fast, gritty, and often
drenched in beer, the Troubadours perform to both their fans and new audience members with a genuine sincerity. After touring
relentlessly in support of their second album, Diamonds and Gasoline, the Troubadours are geared up for another round on the road
as they have just unveiled their third album, Goodbye Normal Street. The new album epitomizes the Troubadours’ finest qualities:
fine musicianship, catchy lyrics, and excellent visualizations. With an endless highway ahead, the Troubadours are prepared to take
their fans and audiences with them to the next level.
Uncle Lucius
Wade Bowen
Walt Wilkins
Whiskey Myers
Will Hoge
Ashley Ray
Packing a punch with soulful grooves, Southern-fried guitar licks, and deep heartfelt lyrics, Uncle Lucius has become a prime
attraction during the week of MusicFest for all music aficionados. Hailing from Austin, Texas, the band takes pride in its live show
and believes that performing live is still the truest form of communication with their fans. The band’s forthcoming effort, And You
Are Me, is a push forward for the guys as they continue to incorporate various essential elements of rock ’n’ roll, R&B, blues, and
country into their own tour de force. Harkening back to the deep, impassioned, headphone music of the ’60s and ’70s, this new
record is expected to catapult Uncle Lucius to the forefront of the Southern Boogie scene, where the band has been so lovingly
embraced throughout Texas and beyond. The group’s latest effort will be due out in late August 2012.
Wade Bowen was born and raised in Waco, Texas, and later attended and graduated from Texas Tech University in Lubbock.
While in Lubbock, Bowen learned to write songs and eventually honed his songwriting craft to the point he became a permanent
staple in the Texas-Red Dirt music scene. In 2001, Bowen released his first album, Just For Fun, and began touring extensively.
Eleven years later, Bowen has just unveiled his seventh album, The Given, earning enthusiastic reviews from both listeners and
media critics alike. With the release of The Given, he has further solidified his strong, remarkable presence within the music
community. The mention of Bowen’s name generally evokes the trademark traits of Bowen’s songs: emotional, passionate, and
intense. Wade Bowen’s path continues to be marked with mass-media acclaim, continuous radio airplay, and a constantly
expanding fan base that attracts a ceaseless tour schedule amounting to over 200 shows a year.
When listening to Walt Wilkins, one cannot help but think of legendary singer-songwriters such as Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark,
and Robert Earl Keen. Wilkins continues the long, culturally rich tradition of prolific songwriting by releasing his latest effort,
Plenty. Backed by his Tejas soul brothers, the Mystiqueros, Wilkins writes songs that appeal to everyday human emotions:
meaning, pain, happiness, faith, and lack thereof. Walt Wilkins and Co. have continued to run the roads, leaving audiences awed by
their artistic flexibility and refusing to play the same show twice. Wilkins has also helped produce records and cultivate artists such
as Jason Eady, Brandon Rhyder, Jamie Richards, and Josh Grider, just to name a few. He has been called a genius more than once
and has been called “a writer the caliber of John Steinbeck.” His voice is as comfortable as a pair of old blue jeans, and he is, and
has, “all of that.”
Whiskey Myers is loud, raucous, proud, and not really certain what comes next. The truth is that Whiskey Myers is sort of
inexplicable with a blue-collared approach. With its superb twin-lead guitars, Cody Cannon’s rough-cut lead vocals, and a sold,
uncluttered rhythm section, the band typically straddles the line of a Lynyrd Skynyrd and a Led Zeppelin-like foundation. It’s a
Southern-rock band with jam-band tendencies that also incorporates elements of rockabilly, blues, and grunge. This quintet
released its debut album, Road of Life, in 2008 and quickly gained a large and enthusiastic following. In 2011, the group released
its much-anticipated follow-up, Firewater, which garnered rave reviews and constant radio airplay. The band has been taking a
grassroots approach to promoting its name by touring nonstop in support of Firewater and letting word-of-mouth do the talking for
them. That is blue-collar at its finest.
Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Will Hoge was introduced to music through his father’s record collection and by watching his father
and uncles perform music locally. Hoge later attended Western Kentucky University, where he recognized the power music has on
people. He soon devoted himself to becoming a full-time musician, and in early 2002, after years of touring and performing
relentlessly throughout the American South, he caught the attention of Atlantic Records. Since then, Hoge has introduced new
music to the public on several albums. His latest record, Number Seven, showcases his abundant talent, as he produced all aspects
of the record on his own. The record’s first single and music video, “When I Get My Wings,” has been in continuous rotation on
VH1 and CMT since its release. Over the years, Hoge has toured and shared the stage with many artists, including ZZ Top, Vince
Gill, Sugarland, and Shinedown, while also appearing on national-media programs like CBS Early Show and GAC, and he has
often performed at the historic Grand Ole Opry.
As a young girl growing up on a farm just outside Lawrence, Ashley Ray recalls being exposed to music that made a lasting
impression. Ray was in fifth grade when she began playing acoustic guitar, a cheapie her mother had purchased from a pawn shop.
By the time she graduated from Lawrence High School in 2002, Ray had determined to pursue a career in music. She headed to
Nashville to get a music business degree at Belmont University, the quintessential training ground for country industry
professionals. This 20 something singer-songwriter has a lot going for her these days. Her self-titled EP was released in May on
Show Dog-Universal, a mighty Nashville label that boasts a 10-artist roster featuring such heavyweights as Toby Keith and Trace
Adkins. It’s taken eight years toiling in the Nashville scene, but Ray has finally begun to see the work pay off. After years writing
material for other artists without a proper recording of her own, she’s witnessed two albums released within the span of a few
months that showcase her own sincere, twangy voice.
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BUD LIGHT COWBOY DOWNHILL
STAMPEDES INTO SKI TOWN, U.S.A.
Cowboy Downhill Race Moves to New Day & Start Time – 1:30pm on Monday, January 21st
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013-If there’s one thing Steamboat is known for besides the Champagne
Powder® snow, it’s the western roots that run deep in this ranching community. Cowboys have long called Steamboat home,
and on any given day you can find true locals hitting the slopes in their cowboy hats, or saddling up to the bar in the boots. But
one particular day during the winter, the western heritage of Steamboat collides with skiing and snowboarding head on, with the
Annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill.
“There’s no other event like the Bud Light Cowboy Downhill, one of the most
popular and unique events in sports,” said Rob Perlman, vice president of sales
& marketing for Steamboat. “Professional Cowboys are about the heat of
competition, and Steamboat knows competition better than any ski resort in the
country, so combining the two for the entertainment of all is a natural fit.”
ProRodeo Champions from across North America are invited to stampede their
way down the slopes of Ski Town, U.S.A.® in the 39th Annual Bud Light
Cowboy Downhill on its new day, Monday, January 21, 2013. A ‘can’t miss’
event in Steamboat, the Cowboy Downhill attracts professional cowboys from
across the United States as well as Australia, Canada, Europe and Mexico. The race bursts out of the chutes on the base area
beginner trail, Stampede, at 1:30pm.
The Cowboy Downhill started back in 1974 when Larry Mahan, six-time All-Around World Champion cowboy, and Billy
Kidd, Steamboat’s Director of Skiing & Olympic medalist, decided it would be fun to invite a few of the ProRodeo stars from
the Denver Stock Show up to Steamboat for a day of skiing and racing fun.
"Larry called me up and said ‘I want to learn to ski and I heard you're the guy to teach me,'" Kidd said. "The next year he
brought up a couple friends and when you get two or three rodeo cowboys together you've got a contest. That was the beginning
of the Cowboy Downhill and we’ve haven’t looked back since."
While Mahan said he never guessed the event would become such a success, there is certain personality characteristics ski
racers and cowboys share, which has no doubt translated into the growing appeal of the Cowboy Downhill. "I think the common
denominator between the people that race and live on the edge in the ski world is the same with the guys in the rodeo," Mahan
said. "They are thrill seekers."
All Bud Light Cowboy Downhill participants must be entered in the National Western Stock Show & Rodeo in Denver
scheduled for January 2013; be a member of the ProRodeo Cowboys Association or Professional Bull Riders; and wear chaps
and cowboy hats to compete in the event.
The day’s events begin with the dual slalom race on Headwall. After negotiating the slalom gates and on-course jump, the
cowboys must lasso a person, saddle a horse, and cross the finish line in the fastest time and all in one piece. The grand finale of
the 39th Bud Light Cowboy Downhill is a chaotic western Stampede on skis and snowboards. The Stampede utilizes a mass start
and pits cowboy against cowboy in a winner takes all race down Headwall. The greatest challenge for the winner is getting out
of the way of a hundred other cowboys hurling down the hill in hot pursuit.
The world’s largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch, Inc., brews Bud Light, the best selling beer in the United States and the number
one beer in the world. Bud Light is the official sponsor of the Cowboy Downhill in Steamboat. For 39th Annual Bud Light
Cowboy Downhill event information, schedule and images, please click here.
2013 COWBOY DOWNHILL SCHEDULE
12:00 - 5:00pm
Public Festivities in Gondola Square in the Bud Light Tents and at the Bear River Bar & Grill with live music
entertainment and displays
1:30pm (New Time)
39th Annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill - Timed Event Slalom followed by the Stampede event
3:00pm (approximately)
Cowboy Downhill Awards on Steamboat Stage in Gondola Square, Steamboat Ski Area
3:30pm
Bud Light Concert on Steamboat Stage in Gondola Square, Steamboat Ski Area
COWBOY DOWNHILL RESULTS
Slalom - 1st Place
2012 – Dakota Eldridge, Elkno, NV – 24.76
2011 – Jed Moore, Cheyenne, WY – 25.46
2010 - Jerad Schlegel, Burns, CO – 27.15
2009 - Jed Moore, Cheyenne, WY - 25.96
2008 - Ray Thurston, Tabernash, CO - 25.63
2007 - Ray Thurston, Tabernash, CO - 30.43
2006 - Kyle Bowers, Brooks, ALB, CAN - 31.50
2004 - Danny Millett, Greeley, CO - 28.48
2002 - Murt Stewart, Big Pine, CA - 31.66
2001 - Robert Bowers, Brooks, ALB, CAN - 35.39
2000 - Bryan Billings, Peoa, UT - 31.93
1999 - Bran Hedrick, Ft. Collins, CO - 33.03
1998 - Richie Hamilton, Pendleton, OR - 33.92
Stampede - 1st Place
2012 – Blake Knowles, Heppner, CO
2011 – Marc Gill, Laramie, WY
2010 - Jed Moore, Cheyenne, WY
2009 - Jed Moore, Cheyenne, WY
2008 - Shawn Hogg, Odessa, TX
2007 - Scott Montague, Rapid City, SD
2006 - Michael Sisk, Steamboat Springs, CO
2005 - John O’Connor, Loveland, CO
2003 - Kyle Bowers, Brooks, ALB, CAN
2001 - Jeb Knox, Prusser, WA
2000 - Peter Hawkins, Weatherford, TX
1999 - Todd Fike, Pavillion, WY
1998 - Jess Martin, Dillon, MT
Best Crash
2012 – Evan Janyne, Marseille, France
2011 – Sam Spreadborough, Tamworth NSW, AUS
2010 – Eric Bynildson, Rifle, CO
2009 - Jared Johnston, Stephenville, TX
2008 - Katie Hall, Prescott, AZ
2007 - Joe Gunderson, White, SD
2006 - Jeff Willert, Belvidere, SD
2005 - Dan Miller, Raleigh, ND
2004 - Layne McCasland, Elk City, OK
2003 - Tigh Anderberg, Mobridge, SD
2002 - Steve Anding, Kaufman, TX
2001 - Blue Rodriquez, Loranger, LA
2000 - Charlie Gardner, Ruby Valley, NV
1999 - na
1998 - Chad Smithey, Eaton, CO
LEGENDS & FOUNDERS CLUB
During the Silver Anniversary of the Cowboy Downhill in 1999, Steamboat honored 15 key individuals who helped start the event.
The idea caught on and the next year, the resort established the Legends & Founders Club as a way to honor those individuals who
have played an instrumental role in founding and had a lasting effect on this event since its inception in 1974. The driving force
behind establishing this signature competition were naturally the inaugural inductees-Billy Kidd, Larry Mahan and J.C. Trujillo. An
exclusive group, the club has grown to a membership of 14 individuals, who have all had a significant impact on the sport, event and
Steamboat Springs over the Cowboy Downhill’s nearly 40 years.
2000 - Billy Kidd, Larry Mahan & J.C. Trujillo
2001 - Bob Feist
2002 - Charlie Sampson
2003 - Charlie Mayfield
2004 - Tuff Hedeman
2005 - Barb Shipley
2006 - Larry Kaminski
2007 - John Shipley
2008 - Larry Lamb
2009 - T-Bone Clark
2010 - None
2011 - Michael Sisk
2012 - Bobby DelVecchio
Billy Kidd moved to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, shortly after his Olympic accomplishments. Kidd grew up in
Stowe, Vermont and raced internationally for nine years on the U.S. Ski Team. While racing, he studied at the
University of Colorado and graduated in 1969 with a degree in economics. After establishing his prominence in the
ski world in the 1964 Olympics, Billy marked yet another first for American men by becoming the first person to win
both Amateur and Pro World Championships in a single year 1970. Better yet, he won both within a two-week time
frame. Kidd has been Steamboat’s Director of Skiing for more than 35 years.
Larry Mahan is one of the greats of professional rodeo and one of its first mainstream media stars. He started
competing professionally in 1964, and by 1966 won his first of five consecutive all-around championships (he won a
record-setting sixth championship in 1973). A champion in roughstock events (riding broncs and bulls), Mahan was
also a trendsetter who helped professional radio gain exposure to a larger audience. He flew his own plane, wore
loud plaid shirts, had longish hair and made appearances on TV talk shows and in magazine ads. He retired from
competition in 1977, having somehow escaped major injuries after 1,200 rodeos. Now Mahan has a clothing line of
western wear and appears occasionally as a television commentator and at the Cowboy Downhill.
J.C. Trujillo began his rodeo career at age 6 in his hometown of Prescott, Ariz. His early prowess resulted in the
bareback riding title of the Arizona Junior Rodeo Association. He later participated in the Arizona State University
rodeo team and won the 1968 National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) championship. Trujillo turned
professional in 1967 and hit the circuit full throttle five years later, eventually qualifying for the National Finals
Rodeo 12 times. Long known as one of rodeo’s most magnetic personalities and a great spokesman for the sport,
Trujillo combines his love of two sports rodeo and skiing in the Cowboy Downhill, held every January in Steamboat
Springs, Colo. He is famous for his realistic and ever-positive attitude and a megawatt smile and instrumental in the
prestige the Cowboy Downhill now enjoys.
Bob Feist of Lodi, Calif., is not only well known as a rodeo announcer and commentator, but also as a publisher and
roping producer. An excellent snow and water skier, Feist is a natural as announcer of the prestigious Cowboy
Downhill held each January in Steamboat. Co-announcing with Billy Kidd and Larry Mahan, his knowledge of the
sport, plus his announcing capabilities have made him an asset to this event. He announces several PRCA rodeos, Pro
Bull and special events each year from Alabama to Hawaii and from Washington to Arizona. Besides having
announced the National Finals Rodeo, he has also announced the National Finals Steer Roping Finals, Calgary
Stampede, and United States Team Roping Championships. He has also done a lot of television and radio
commentary. His credits also include announcing the "Wildest West Show of the Stars" on CBS and appearing in the
Clint Eastwood movie, "Pink Cadillac."
Breaking new ground in the rough-and-tumble world of bull riding, Charles Sampson became the first African
American to win a Professional Rodeo Championship. He set a record for earnings in bull riding in 1982 when he
became one of the best- known cowboys on the roping-and-riding circuit. Sampson is one of only two African
American cowboys to have been inducted in the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, along with steer wrestler Bill Pickett.
Rode his first bull at age 12; won his first rodeo at age 17; received rodeo scholarship to Central Arizona College;
joined Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association circuit, 1977; became World Champion bull rider, 1982; performed
in 1983 Presidential Command Performance Rodeo; was hired by Timex to promote the durability of their watches;
signed endorsement contract with Wrangler jeans; and appeared ten times in National Finals Rodeo.
Charlie Mayfield, 30-year industry veteran, held several executive positions in the ski business including vice president of marketing
for SolVista Basin, Colorado Ski Country USA and Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. While in Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.®, Mayfield
was a driving force behind many of the early Bud Light Cowboy Downhill events. He started his career in the industry as a member of
the ski patrol at Steamboat and worked his way up to executive positions in marketing and guest services. Mayfield is currently
completing a Social Media certificate program at the University of Washington.
Tuff Hedeman is a retired 3 time PRCA World Champion bull rider, as well as the 1995 PBR World Champion
qualified for 11 National Final Rodeos. By 1993 he has surpassed $1,000,000 in career earnings, and won the 1986,
1989, and 1991 world titles in the PRCA. Tuff was instrumental in starting the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) and in
1995 won the PBR World Championship. He is well known for a horrible wreck that took place in Las Vegas at the
PBR finals where Tuff drew the great bull-Bodacious. Today, Tuff and his wife, Tracy, along with their 2 boys now
live on a ranch near Morgan Mill, TX.
Larry Kaminski is a former collegiate and professional football player for Purdue University and the Denver
Broncos from 1962-1973. After retirement from professional football, Kaminski was awarded an Anheuser Busch
franchise in Ski Town USA. He became active in the Steamboat community and was awarded the honor of
Steamboat Man of the Year in 1977. He also was named the King of the famous Winter Carnival sharing the thrown
with Hazie Werner. Besides being a volunteer coach for some 20 years, a part time economic teacher for Junior
Achievement, Kaminski helped several service groups and schools with career days. His company, B&K
Distributing, has won many sales awards, is now managed by his sons, Kevin and Chris; and has been involved with
the Cowboy Downhill for decades.
Larry Lamb is the former co-owner of Steamboat’s landmark ski town bar, the Tugboat Grill & Pub. The Tugboat could be described
as a rowdy ski history museum. A point of origin for many enduring Steamboat legends, its walls is plastered with photographs of
local and national celebrities and athletes including many from the Cowboy Downhill. After the ski race and dinner, the cowboys have
always retired to the Tugboat to toss back a few cold Bud Lights, tell some tall tales and relive the day’s events on skis before heading
back to Denver to compete in the National Finals Rodeo.
Michael Sisk has the perfect profession for a man that often has to dust himself off when he gets tossed during his
ProRodeo event, bronc riding. He’s a doctor at the Yampa Valley Medical Center in Orthopedic Surgery. Before
hanging up his spurs, Sisk completed on the ProRodeo circuit for nearly a decade. Along the way, he found time to
tackle the slopes in his hometown during the annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill. His success from the rodeo arena
translated to the snowy slopes where he captured the prestigious winner-take-all Stampede title three times in 2002,
2004 and 2006. Today, Sisk foreruns the course (often with American flag in tow); then prows the finish area during
the event helping cowboys with medical needs. Remember, cowboys are tough, but Sisk knows what each one goes
through as a member of their unique ranks.
From the heart of the Bronx in New York, Bobby DelVecchio is the original urban cowboy. He embarked on a rodeo
career against all odds from an area where cowboys were unheard of. Ultimately, DelVecchio earned the 1981-82
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Reserve World Championship, the 1983 PRCA Texas Circuit
Championship, and qualified to compete at the National Finals Rodeo six consecutive times from 1980 through 1985.
DelVecchio charted new territory both in and out of the arena, and has devoted his life to the betterment of the bull riding
industry. Since retiring from competition, the gritty New York native has become a Texas transplant and is now making his mark on
the booming bull breeding business at his Flying D Ranch in Santo, Texas. He was inducted into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of
Fame in 2011.
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STEAMBOAT CONNECTS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
Resort Features Industry Leading Social and Mainstream Media Resources
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013-Steamboat continues to lead the way with new outlets to reach
powderhounds across the world. Utilizing the latest technology, guests can stay connected with up-to-the-minute information on
mountain conditions, value packages, specials, events and inside scoops through the resorts online outlets and social media
capabilities. Mainstream media outlets can access current photos, videos and mountain news through the resort’s media
services, including an on-site satellite facility, and on-staff professional photojournalist & photographer.
“We understand how technology is rapidly changing the way guests receive and share information,” said Rob Perlman, senior
vice president of sales & marketing for the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. “As a resort, we are always adapting to
provide the latest technology trends to our guests, allowing them to stay up-to-date on Steamboat information and share their
on-mountain experiences with friends and family, immediately. We are equally proud of our media resources which continue to
make access to stories in Steamboat easier than ever.”
STEAMBOAT.COM
Steamboat.com is the hub of all things related to Steamboat, providing information on everything from mountain conditions to
deals & packages, as well as a hassle free transition to the resort’s online booking engine-iCORIS, providing online guests
direct reservation and booking capabilities through Steamboat Central Reservations®. Steamboat’s website is maintained inhouse using a sophisticated and custom-built Content Management System, allowing the resort to quickly update the most
current information, incorporate evolving technology and improve functionality. Steamboat.com also provides access to
Steamboat’s social media outlets including my.steamboat.com, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
iCORIS™ allows customers to directly book their lodging, activity and vacation packages at the best available rates online. This
innovative technology was developed by a team of database experts at Steamboat. iCORIS allows customers to book their entire
winter vacation package online-including air, ground transfers, lodging, activities and rentals, ski & snowboard school as well
as entire vacation packages in a matter of clicks.
Airfare Finder: In addition, SCR offers guests the most competitive airfares and largest variety of air travel schedules
available. Powered by Galileo using the latest iCORIS technology, SCR searches all types of airfares, including negotiated
pricing, companion fares and Steamboat exclusive specials. Competing head on with Travelocity, Orbitz and Expedia, SCR is
sure to return the best options available for your travel needs.
Live Chat: If you have questions while planning your vacation through steamboat.com, simply click on the Live Chat button to
be connected with a Vacation Services Agent who can instantly answer your questions.
Steamboat offers the greatest value and convenience with packages customized to include any or all of the following: air
transportation, lodging, lift tickets, rentals, clinics, mountaintop dining, ground transportation, off-mountain activities, and
travel protection insurance. For great service, virtual tours and easy online booking, visit www.steamboat.com/packages.
FACEBOOK
Steamboat’s Facebook page Steamboat Resort is a place for fans of the ski resort to share their stories, pictures and comments
about their favorite vacation spots. Monitored daily by a dedicated online staff, guests can participate in the conversation, find
the latest news from Ski, Town U.S.A.®, and win prizes through resort contests.
Liked your stay at the Steamboat Grand? Then, make sure to post to their Facebook page. Better yet, find out new additions to
the menus, special events, how to host your next meeting or wedding or simply share photos, video or comments on your time
at the Grand.
TWITTER
How do the most dedicated powderhounds always know the perfect trail, the secret stash and the inside scoop? Through
Steamboat’s dedicated twitter communities, staying connected is easier than ever. The resort manages three distinctive twitter
accounts: SteamboatPR for media; SkiSteamboat for events, happenings and interesting information about the resort, the ski
industry and the town of Steamboat Springs; and Steamboatinfo for snow & mountain reports, and lift status updates. You’ll
truly be a Steamboat insider!
PINTEREST
When you like something, you want to share it with friends, family and others. That’s exactly the rationale behind Steamboat’s
Pinterest page. Steamboat’s page does just that, by connecting and sharing unique photos, videos and post that give you the
inside scoop on truly Steamboat. Share your favorite ski or snowboard trail, an exciting mountain adventure or discover that
perfect recipe for elk from one of Steamboat’s award-winning chefs. Get inspired, relive that perfect powder day or simply
connect through the eyes of fellow powderhounds on all things Steamboat.
BLOGS: LIVING, LOVING & LALIVE
Caroline Lalive shares her adventures, experiences and tips from "The Boat". After
retiring from 13 years on the Women's US Ski Team, 3 Winter Games and 5 trips to the
World Championships, Caroline continues to seek out fun filled adventures. What
better place than here in her own backyard? Tune in and get a firsthand view of the
valley, tips on powder and arcing turns and insights for living life to the fullest. Before
the snow flies, she'll show you various thrills throughout the gorgeous Yampa Valley.
Caroline’s zest for life and thrill for speed hasn't slowed and she can't wait to share
more exciting moments with all of you! You can follow Caroline on the mountain if
you can keep up; remember she once was clocked 90+ mph on skis. So it might be
better to follow her blog through the season at www.steamboat.com/caroline. Hope to see you out there.
MOUNTAIN CAMS/PHOTOS
Steamboat’s Mountain Cam network is comprised of a series of cameras, located across the resort. These online cameras
continually update images to the resort’s website letting guests see for themselves what the conditions on the mountain are like
in real-time. The first live camera was installed at the same time the resort’s satellite uplink system when into operation in 1995.
In addition, Steamboat posts featured photos of events, weather, nature and unique elements of the area on its website, which
continues to be one of the most popular pages. Resort photographer, Larry Pierce, is tapped to generate an image that is truly
distinct for that time frame.
MY.STEAMBOAT.COM
Connect with fans of Steamboat, as well as members of the Steamboat community and employees online at the resort’s own
user-website, my.steamboat.com. The site allows guests to shares stories, find new friends and receive the latest information
from the resort. The free service provides interactive and communications tools such as individual profiles, widgets, forums,
mobile connectivity, blogging and photo/video sharing, as well as access to an online community spanning as far as the United
Kingdom and Australia.
MEDIA SERVICES
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Steamboat has almost four decades of experience staging big events, television productions, photos shoots and live remotes
from the resort and has partnered with major media outlets such as NBC, CBS, ABC, ESPN, OLN, FOX, MTV, The Weather
Channel, Network Morning Shows & regional affiliates to bring the news, special events and weather straight to viewers.
“The resort’s news bureau services have gained a reputation among national network affiliates and cable stations, such as The
Weather Channel and CNN, as well as wire services such as AP, as a reliable source for breaking news, video footage and still
images,” said Rob Perlman, vice president of sales & marketing for Steamboat.
Steamboat’s news bureau capabilities include: photography and digital imaging; online media center; mountain camera
network; satellite earth station facility; HD & Beta-SP Videography and digital editing; and numerous video releases and still
images, capturing breaking news, special events and weather.
Satellite Uplink: Steamboat was the first ski resort in the country to install a satellite uplink facility. The facility, which
debuted November 24, 1995, allows live coverage of breaking news, weather conditions, signature events as well as athlete and
resort interviews. This facility enables the resort to transmit taped video, live images and provide a direct link to television
stations around the globe. Two live locations, one at the base of the gondola and the other at Thunderhead, the mid-mountain
gondola terminal, allow immediate plug-in access to television crews to go “live” in a matter of minutes.
The resort has generated nearly 3,500 live remotes since the system came online. The Satellite Uplink plays an integral part in
the resort’s brand messaging campaigns and has established itself as a reliable and reputable source for television stations across
the country. The public relations department is called upon to produce/direct several photo shoots and numerous live remotes
for visiting crews, and on occasion acts as the only support for live remotes from the Steamboat location.
Photography:
Steamboat’s capabilities have grown tremendously in this area since the resort first started with an AP Leafax over a decade
ago. Since then, Steamboat has developed a state-of-the-art system including a digital photo transmitter and an integrated digital
imaging computer network. This allows scanning and transmission of photos in digital format for breaking news stories as well
as handling requests for specific images of events/happenings. The photography department has a complete library of stock
photos, which can be transmitted directly via email and ftp programs.
Award-winning professional photographer Larry Pierce has made the Yampa Valley his home for nearly
30 years and has captured the unique characteristics of Steamboat and the surrounding area. Specializing in
active outdoor sports, destination & travel, western lifestyle and wildlife photography, his work has taken
him around the globe from North & South America, Europe, Asia, the Pacific Rim and everywhere in
between. He has turned his passion into a proven national and international career where his images have
appears on the cover or inside the likes of Aloha, Robb Report, Continental, Cowboy & Indians, Men's
Journal, National Geographic Traveler, Newsweek, Outside, Paddler, Ski, Skiing, Snowboarder, Sports
Illustrated, Sunset, Surfer, Surfing, Surfing Girl, Surfers Journal, Time, TWA Ambassador and Western
Styles.
His photos have also accentuated the catalogues/brochures of L.L. Bean, Patagonia, SmartWool, The Canyons Resort, The
Creek Company and 1080 Designs. In addition, Pierce’s work has appeared in numerous books, calendars, note cards,
postcards, posters and annual reports. For over the past decade, he has been responsible for capturing all the imagery for the
Steamboat Ski Resort in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Images by nationally acclaimed photographer Larry Pierce can be
viewed at www.larrypiercephoto.com.
Video Services:
Each year, Steamboat hosts a number of broadcast crews, live remotes and satellite feeds and is accustomed to dealing with the
special needs of television crews in this unique mountain environment. Steamboat’s video department features a state-of-the-art,
high definition digital system, allowing all production work to be completed in-house. The resort features a high definition
camera and editing equipment package to complement its current Beta-SP facility.
The resort’s videographer currently utilizes a Sony HDV camera and digital editing system for all stock footage, event coverage
and video news release services. The HD technology goes hand in hand with the resort’s previous industry leading
advancements such as Beta-SP Camera & Editing System, Satellite Uplink Facility and full-time Videographer. You’ll be hard
pressed to find another resort that delivers in the television arena like Steamboat.
Michael Bye, Steamboat’s in-house television photojournalist, has more than 25 years of experience in the
field and numerous awards including two-time national Emmy Award winner. Michael has worked for
CBS, ABC, NBC, ESPN, PBS TNT, Comcast Spotlight, large corporations and non-profit organizations as
well as his own company, MBA Productions designing, editing and shooting. Living in Ski Town, U.S.A.,
it’s only natural that he has covered every Winter Olympics since 1988.
Video Releases:
Throughout the season several video releases are distributed via the uplink covering signature events such as Cowboy Downhill
and Winter Carnival; weather/snow footage from Ski Town USA and breaking/feature news stories. Regular satellite alerts are
distributed to media outlets via email providing the satellite, downlink frequency, feed time, date, coordinates and brief
description of the edited b-roll footage. If you would like to be added to the alert list, please contact Loryn Kasten,
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OFF THE SLOPES
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013-The Champagne Powder® snow and legendary skiing and snowboarding that
have made Steamboat world famous are backed by an abundance of activities and amenities for visitors to enjoy when they’re off the
slopes. All activities may be booked with one easy call or click to Steamboat Central Reservations®, 800-922-2722/970-879-0740.
ARTS & CRAFTS GYM
BREWERY
The Steamboat Arts & Crafts Gym is modeled after a regular gym,
providing space, various kinds of equipment, classes, and private
studio space to create the projects you want to finish, start or to try
something new. The gym has created space for people who want to
touch the inner artist that exists in every one of us. A place for people
to develop new friendships, feel good about who they are and what
they have learned, and most importantly to have FUN! Perfect for the
entire Family!
Located in the heart of downtown Steamboat Springs, Mahogany
Ridge Brewery offers more than 25 made-on-location micro-brews
under the direction of brew master, Charlie Noble. This local
brewery makes roughly 1,550 gallons of beer a month depending
upon demand and offers everything from local’s favorite light ale
Alpenglow to dark brews such as Dave’s Downtown Brown, with
roughly 8 beers on tap at a given time. Watch for Steamboat’s newest
brews at Butcherknife Brewing Co.
BOWLING
BUD LIGHT ROCKS THE BOAT FREE CONCERTS
Steamboat’s only bowling alley, Snow Bowl, offers 12 lanes and
automatic scoring. This family owned business features Friday night
Moonlight Bowling (color pin bowling for money as well as
Saturday night Cosmic Bowling (disco lights & top 40 music). Here
for more than just a week, join one of their leagues. Reservations
recommended.
The Rocks the 'Boat free concert series has brought together
everything from bluegrass and New Orleans rhythm & blues to
traditional Rock n’ Roll. Past free concerts have included Big Head
Todd & the Monsters, Ozomatli, Susan Tedeschi, Gin Blossoms,
Joseph Israel, North Mississippi All Stars, Freddy Jones Band, Sister
Hazel, Young Dubliners, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and The Samples.
BUD WERNER LIBRARY
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
The Bud Werner Memorial Library houses over 75,000 volumes, an
extensive collection of audio books, music and DVD titles. The
library offers programs for kids and teens including dedicated weekly
preschool story times. The expanded Bud Werner Memorial Library
opened in Sept. 2008 with inviting public spaces, a local history
research room, free Wi-Fi, public computers with free Internet &
vibrant collections.
Five Nordic Centers within a 30-mile radius offering 166kms of
groomed trails, include the Steamboat Touring Center (trail passes
available at the Steamboat Ski Area with free shuttle), Howelsen Hill
Trails, Catamount Ranch, Latigo Ranch, Vista Verde Ranch &
Steamboat Lake State Park. Whether you seek the solitude of the
wilderness, or skiing in the company of local Olympians, Steamboat
Springs is Colorado's Mecca for those inclined to glide and slide.
DINING
DOG SLEDDING
Steamboat boasts more than 100 bars and restaurants. It is a great
place to try elk, buffalo and Rocky Mountain oysters, or experience
the specialty restaurants. No visit to Steamboat is complete without a
ride up the gondola to a special treat at Hazie's and Ragnar's
enhanced by spectacular views of the valley below. The Western
BBQ features live country western music & dancing with an all-youcan-eat buffet. Or delight the taste buds with creative cuisine and
remodeled bar at The Cabin in the Steamboat Grand.
And now for something really different… these are not your average
pets. Meet a team of rare Alaskan Huskies for a ride you cannot
possibly forget. Learn about the sport of dog sledding while enjoying
breathtaking views of the Yampa Valley with Red Runner Dog Sled
Tours or Grizzle-T Dog & Sled Works.
ENTERTAINMENT: LIVE MUSIC & MORE
FLY-FISHING
Steamboat offers live music performed by local and nationally
known musicians throughout the winter from free concerts to
intimate up-close and personal shows. Ski Town, U.S.A. ® might be a
little further “Off Broadway”, but the talent will make you think
twice whether enjoying opera, theatrical, literary and special and
visiting performances.
Gold waters abound in the Yampa Valley with guided fishing on
public and private waters. Excursions usually include transportation,
equipment, guides and incredible fishing for all types of trout-brown,
rainbow, cut throat & cut-bows. Bucking Rainbow, Steamboat
Flyfisher and Straightline Sports.
GALLERIES
GUEST RANCHES/HORSE RENTALS/GUIDE SERVICES
Steamboat has become a popular location for a number of high-end
galleries featuring paintings, sculptures, photography, furniture,
jewelry and more from local to national artists.
Whether you’re looking for a scenic place to relax, a horseback ride
or for an outfitter to guide you into the wilderness, these ranches
have years of experience and knowledge. Check out Del’s Triangle 3
or Saddleback Mountain.
HELICOPTER TOURS
HOT-AIR BALLOONING
Zephyr Helicopter Company offers incredible tours taking in the
views of Mt. Werner, Buffalo Pass, the Flat Tops, Elk River Valley
and Rabbit Ears Pass. Get a fantastic birds-eye view of the beautiful
Yampa Valley.
For a leisurely ride above the Yampa Valley, hot-air balloons take
off near the resort daily and provide a bird's-eye view of Steamboat.
Enjoy spectacular scenery while floating quietly aloft in these
beautiful aircraft. Check out Wild West Balloon Adventures.
HOT SPRINGS
ICE /ROCK CLIMBING
At the end of the day, a soak in one of the local natural hot springs is
always in order. Take a trip with Sweet Pea or Hot Springs
Adventures up to the Strawberry Park Hot Springs seven miles above
town for a unique experience in a beautiful natural setting. Or, stay in
town with Old Town Hot Springs featuring hot pools, climbing wall
and two 250-ft. water slides for the kids.
Anyone who craves adventure is sure to enjoy the high-energy fun
and thrills of climbing. Ice climbers ascend the famous 230-foot Fish
Creek Falls waterfall; rock climbers challenge several local faces and
never face the same course twice. Whether you’re just starting or
have been a few times, guides provide years of experience and all the
equipment.
ICE SKATING
MOVIE CINEMAS
Howelsen Ice Arena, located next to Howelsen Hill, is northwest
Colorado’s premier indoor ice facility. It features an indoor,
Olympic-size rink for hockey, figure skating & broomball. Lessons
and inflatable bummer cars are now available at the rink.
If you are a moviegoer, 11 cinema screens across Steamboat offer a
great seat to the newest films including the historic Chief Plaza
Theater downtown and the state-of-the-art luxury Wildhorse Stadium
Cinemas.
NEW YEAR’S EVE – KIDS NIGHT OUT
NIGHT SKIING
Steamboat has exciting adventures for kids and teens at night. The
Kids’ Adventure Club (970.871.5375) offers kids, ages 5 to 12 years,
a Kids’ Night Out on New Year’s Eve. The KAC offers an indoor
camp environment with supervision, snacks, games, movies & rest
time.
Need even more skiing and riding? Try Howelsen Hill, named after
Carl Howelsen, who introduced recreational skiing to Colorado.
Howelsen Hill is the oldest ski area in continuous use in Colorado
and offers 21km cross-country skiing, a lighted halfpipe and even
night skiing on 15 trails serviced by a chairlift, poma and tow lift.
POTTERY
POWDERCAT SKIING
Paint your own pottery studio where you are the artist at The Potter’s
Wheel. Choose from a huge selection of functional and children’s
pottery with seventy colors with which to decorate them. There is
always an artist on hand to help with decorating techniques as well as
stamps, stencils and a library of ideas and inspiration.
Experience exhilarating backcountry powder cat skiing with
Steamboat Powdercats. These powerful snowcats will accommodate
a total of twelve skiers/riders in warmth and comfort for a day of
guaranteed untracked Champagne Powder on the wide open fields of
Buffalo Pass, near the Continental Divide.
SHOPPING
SLEIGH RIDES
With six separate areas to choose from-Gondola Square, Ski Time
Square, Central Park Plaza, Old Town, The Curve and Wildhorse
Meadows -shoppers will find endless hours of fun in Steamboat!
Enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride and delicious home-style cooking.
This rustic western experience also includes live entertainment. Or
enjoy a unique snowcat-drawn sleigh ride over to Ragnar’s for a
gourmet meal atop the ski area. Ragnar’s, Saddleback Mountain, Elk
River Guest Ranch and Hahn’s Peak Roadhouse.
SNOWMOBILING
SNOWSHOE TOURS
Several snowmobile companies offer tours including breathtaking
views of the Continental Divide and the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness Area.
Two-hour, half-day, full-day, dinner and overnight rides available.
Steamboat Snowmobile Tours or Steamboat Lake Outfitters.
Steamboat’s Ambassadors host guided beginner snowshoe tours on
the mountain daily at 1:00pm. Every tour offers breathtaking views.
Also Guided Tours with a delectable gourmet lunch at Steamboat’s
signature restaurants Hazie’s or Ragnar’s, complete with a refreshing
glass of wine. Guided Tours are available Monday through Thursday
at 10:00am for Hazie’s and Fridays only for Ragnar’s.
SPA SERVICES
TENNIS
Pamper yourself with personalized spa sessions including: massage,
facials, wraps, waxing and body treatments. The Grand Spa at the
Steamboat Grand; A Calming Touch; Advanced Message & Healing
Works; Aesthetica Medical Spa; Bella Sol; Brio, Healing Ways; Life
Essentials; Rocky Mountain Day Spa; Royal Foot Massage; Serenity
Spa; Steamboat Spa Nails; and Waterside Spa.
The Tennis Center features six RSS 500 cushioned-indoor hard
courts, six flex-cushion-surfaced courts for an unbeatable year-round
tennis experience. North America's premier public indoor-outdoor
clay and hard court tennis center. Call 970.879.8400 for calendar
and available times of play.
TORCHLIGHT PARADES & FIREWORKS (12/31, 1/12, 2/14 & 3/17)
TREAD OF PIONEERS MUSEUM
Enjoy a spectacular on-snow parade down the mountain lit only by
torches in celebration of a holiday or local event throughout the
season. In conjunction with the torchlight parades, fireworks
illuminate the sky providing a perfect ending to the evening.
Enter into Steamboat’s past and learn about the people, town and
history. The museum is located downtown and features a 1908
Queen Anne-style Victorian home with Routt County memorabilia,
including a look through Steamboat’s history of skiing. Located at
800 Oak Street downtown.
TUBING
100TH WINTER CARNIVAL
Remember sledding as a kid? Recapture that exciting experience and
share the fun with your children as you tube at historic Howelsen
Hill in Steamboat or at Saddleback Ranch's Yee-Haw Tubing Hill.
Saddle up for a night the entire family will remember.
The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club hosts the 100th Steamboat
Springs Winter Carnival, the oldest continuing Winter Carnival west
of the Mississippi featuring a parade with Steamboat’s skiing band,
ski jöring events & a spectacular night show & fireworks display.
WINTER DRIVING SCHOOL-CENTER FOR DRIVING SCIENCES
WINTER GONDOLA ADVENTURE ZONE
Learning to handle your car on icy roads is possible at the
Bridgestone Winter Driving School. The school teaches the theory
and practice of skillful, confident driving on ice and snow. Choose
from half-day, full-day fundamental and two-day performance
programs as well as High Performance, Winter Safety Rally School
and corporate. Dec-March.
The latest in thrills and adventures to the base area of the ski resort!
Stop by the base of the ski area and check out the Slingshot Bungee
Jump and East Face Climbing Wall. Winter Coca Cola Adventure
Zone operates daily in the spring, weather permitting.
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CULTURE SCENE TAKES CENTER STAGE
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013-Known for its winter outdoor activities, Steamboat has quietly grown
into a hidden gem for the arts. Tucked between the piles of Champagne Powder® snow are numerous art galleries, performance
theaters and world-class concert venues. On any given day in Steamboat you’ll find cultural performances taking place
including free concerts, poetry jams, theater performances, dance concerts, symphonies, operas and gallery showings.
"Steamboat is a small town with a big thirst for indulging the senses," said Rob Perlman, senior vice president-sales &
marketing for Steamboat. "There is something special about a town where you can play on the mountain all day and then enjoy
an artistic performance worthy of big-city billing.”
Whether your interest is performing arts, visual arts, literary arts, culinary arts or just something fun and new to do or see,
you’re likely to find it right here in the Yampa Valley.
ARTS, CULTURE, DANCE, MUSIC & MORE
14TH MUSICFEST AT STEAMBOAT
JANUARY 5- 10, 2013
Steamboat MusicFest--the ONLY festival that brings the finest Texas and Americana music to the snow sweeps the Colorado
Rockies for a full week of sport and song from January 5-10, 2013. Forty bands will perform over the six days in the heart of
the Rocky Mountains featuring free après-ski concerts, evening concerts and special engagements throughout the week
including live performances, from an increasingly diverse line up of artists with styles ranging from country to rock, blues to
bluegrass, folk and western swing, and everything in between. Six days, 40 bands & one really big tent-don’t miss it!
www.bigskitrip.com.
BUD LIGHT ROCKS THE BOAT FREE CONCERT SERIES
MARCH & APRIL 2013
The Steamboat Ski Area will again be rockin’ this spring as the Bud Light Rocks the ‘Boat Free Music Series returns for the 14th
season offering a great mixture of various musical genre. The Rocks the 'Boat series has brought together everything from
bluegrass and New Orleans style rhythm & blues to a traditional Irish sound. Bands play for two uninterrupted hours right at
the base of the ski area where non-skiing/riding music enthusiasts and all ages are able to enjoy the spring après-scene too. Past
free concerts have included Big Head Todd & the Monsters, Avett Brothers, Gin Blossoms, North Mississippi All Stars, Freddy
Jones Band, Citizen Cope, Ozomatli, Sister Hazel, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Tony Furtado, Yo Flaco!, Yellowcard, Cabaret
Diosa , Sam Bush Band, Derek Trucks Band, and The Samples.
HOT SPOTS FOR LIVE APRÈS-SKI MUSIC
YEAR ROUND
What better way to end your day on the slopes than relaxing with good friends, soaking up the sun and enjoying some good
music. Steamboat has a plethora of places to enjoy live music from classic piano to acoustic to all out jam sessions. Featured
hot spots include The Bear in Gondola Square, Slopeside Bar and Grill, Ghost Ranch Saloon, Tugboat, Creekside, Old Town
Pub, Rex’s American Grill, Tap House, Mahogany Ridge, Boathouse Pub, Cantina, Smokehouse, and Carl’s Tavern. A
complete listing of music can be found in the Steamboat Today's Explore section every Friday.
STRINGS MUSIC FESTIVAL
WINTER & SUMMER
Strings Music Festival was launched in 1988 in order to foster an appreciation for fine music, to present diverse
programming with a focus on chamber music, and to stimulate the cultural, educational and economic
environment of Colorado's Yampa Valley. It is an independent nonprofit organization, nationally recognized as
one of the foremost music festivals in the country. The first year of operations, Strings reached an audience of
1,400 with a budget of $12,000. Today, annual audiences now exceed 30,000, with a radio listening audience of 14 million.
This past season included more than 150 artists participating in: daytime children's concerts, and a wide variety of classical,
contemporary and educational programming in schools, libraries, senior facilities, art centers, parks and community facilities.
www.stringsinthemountains.org.
MUSICIANS WHO HAVE PLAYED THE YAMPA VALLEY
WINTER & SUMMER
Steamboat host many big name acts throughout the year at both indoor and outdoor venues such as the Steamboat Grand,
Steamboat Sheraton, Steamboat Ski Area, Howelsen Hill and local entertainment establishments. The following are just a few
of the performer that have played in the Boat.
Winter: Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Lyle Lovett, Chris LeDoux, Young Dubliners, Brent Rowan, Yellowcard, The Dudes
(formerly the Subdudes), Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Tony Furtado, Brian Auger's Oblivion Express, Marty Lloyd Band (formerly
Freddy Jones), Cabaret Diosa, Brethren Fast, Nina Storey, Pat Green, Cory Morrow, Roger Creager, Reckless Kelly, Django
Walker, Jason Boland & the Stranglers, Seth James, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Dub Miller, Doug Moreland, Keller Williams,
The Wayfarers, Billy Joe Shaver, Dave Matthews Band, Papa Roach, Liquid Soul, Inner Circle, Joe Nichols, Derek Trucks
Band, Rev. Horton Heat, Wailers, Keb Mo and The Avett Brothers.
Summer: Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Freddy Jones Band, Susan Tedeschi, Avett Brothers, Suzy Bogguss, Michael Franti
& Spearhead, Los Lobos, Matt Costa, Susan Tedeschi, Kermit Ruffins, Bèla Fleck and the Flecktones, Sonia Dada, South
Austin Jug Band, Galactic, Little Feat, Delbert McClinton, String Cheese Incident, Keb Mo, James Brown, Blues Traveler,
Israel Vibration, Ben Harper, Charlie Hunter Band, Earl Scruggs, Yonder Mountain String Band, Corey Harris, Michelle Shock,
John Hiatt, Brent Rowan, Michel Martin Murphey, North Mississippi All-Stars, Los Lobos, Jimmie Vaughan, Randy Newman,
Dave Mason and Creedence Clearwater Revisited
EMERALD CITY OPERA
YEAR-ROUND
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Celebrating its 10 season, The Emerald City Opera promotes classical opera and the vocal and performing arts in the Yampa
Valley. With two separate year-round concert series: The Outstanding Artists Recital Series and The Resident Artists Series,
The Emerald City Opera continues to expand its presence in northern Colorado. ECO artists are coming to Steamboat Springs
from such acclaimed opera houses as The Metropolitan Opera, The New York City Opera, Opéra National de Paris, Florida
Grand Opera and the Göteborg Opera in Sweden. ECO performs several Outstanding Artists Recital Series & Concerts each
season; a signature production (2012 Le nozze di Figaro; 2010 Carmen; 2009 La Boheme; 2008 La Traviata & Cosi fan tutte;
2007 Madama Butterfly; 2005 Merry Widow; 2004 La Boheme; 2003 Magic Flute) as well as The New Year's Eve Emerald
Ball and other special events.
TREAD OF PIONEERS MUSEUM
YEAR-ROUND
The museum is a celebration of the Yampa Valley's rich and diverse heritage from Native Americans to Olympian skiers. The
Tread of Pioneers Museum, located at the corner of 8th and Oak Streets in downtown Steamboat Springs, features a 1908 Queen
Anne-style Victorian home with turn-of-the-century furnishings. On display are various ranching, mining and pioneer life
artifacts from Routt County, a comprehensive History of Skiing exhibit, as well as a Native American display. Our Western
room, home of an extensive firearms collection, traces ranching life, the rodeo, and the story of an infamous outlaw, Harry
Tracy. Special museum features are a local history research library, gift store and an historic photograph collection.
CULINARY ARTS- DINING
YEAR-ROUND
Steamboat is such a desirable place to call home that many of the country’s finest chefs have planted roots in the Northern
Colorado town and brought with them an excellent standard for the culinary arts. Restaurants from fine dining to grab n’go
gourmet raise the bar featuring unique regional cuisine and flavors. Inspire your palate at one of more than 100 dining options
in the Yampa Valley. The town also hosts various culinary arts events including the Steamboat Wine Festival and the Martini
Festival.
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS ARTS COUNCIL
YEAR-ROUND
Created in 1972 by a group of local citizens, the Steamboat Springs Arts Council (SSAC) is a community-based
nonprofit art and cultural programming and service organization to over 20 local cultural organizations. In 1990,
the SSAC was awarded a coveted National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Locals’ Incentive Grant. The mission
of the Steamboat Springs Arts Council is to plan, produce, promote and support programs in the arts and
humanities for the enjoyment, enrichment and education of residents and visitors of our valley. Steamboat Springs
Arts Council has been providing marked the quality art and cultural opportunities for the Yampa Valley community for 40
years.
Located in the renovated train depot at 13th Street, Steamboat Art Council members include Columbine Chorale, Friends of
Perry-Mansfield, Mountain Madrigal Singers, Delectable Mountain Quilters Guild, Rocky Mountain Dance, Steamboat
Community Players, Steamboat Dance Theater, Steamboat Springs Chamber Orchestra, Writers Group, Steamboat Springs Free
Concert Series, Peaks and Passages, Young Author's Camp and the Summer Family Jubilee Theater Program. Visual art is
displayed through monthly changing shows at the Depot.
ART GALLERIES
YEAR-ROUND
There are a number of art galleries, covering fine art, photography, paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and contemporary western art
throughout Steamboat Springs, both downtown and at the mountain. Steamboat Springs is home to a thriving community of
artists whose works are available in many local shops and galleries.
PERRY-MANSFIELD PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL & CAMP
YEAR-ROUND
In 1913, Charlotte Perry and Portia Mansfield fulfilled their dreams of
creating a theatre and dance camp in the mountains. Now, nearly 100 years
later, Perry-Mansfield is recognized as the oldest continuously operating
performing arts school and camp in the nation. Throughout the years, a number of distinguished alumni, faculty, and guest
artists have passed through the doors of Perry-Mansfield. The list includes Robert Battle, Sammy Bayes, Jessica Biel, Ruthanna
Boris, Wally Cardona, John Cage, Martha Clarke, Merce Cunningham, Harriette Ann Gray, Julie Harris, Dustin Hoffman,
Hanya Holm, Lee Horsley, Doris Humphrey, Jack Lee, José Limon, Agnes de Mille, Daniel Nagrin, Peter Pucci, Jason Raize,
Lee Remick, Stephen Schwartz, Amala Shankar, Ton Simons, Francis Sternhagen, Helen Tamiris, Joan Van Ark, and Charles
Weidman.
Today, students from all over the world take classes from a select group of accomplished and internationally renowned faculty.
The tradition of Perry-Mansfield remains unsurpassed as the camp continues to prepare emerging young artists for the stage.
Recent alumni are performing with Ballet Hispanico, Battleworks Dance Company, Munich Ballet, the Paul Taylor Dance
Company, Nederlands Dans Theatre, and in film, on Broadway and television.
LITERARY SOJOURN
FALL
Literary Sojourn is an annual festival of authors and readers celebrating the power of the book. Each fall, an esteemed slate of
authors and 500 book lovers from all over the country gather in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Together they revel in the written
word, fueled by award-winning writers who share the stories and inspiration behind their exceptional books. The 20th annual
event was held in October 6, 2012. www.literarysojourn.org
THE BUD WERNER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
YEAR-ROUND
The renovated and expanded, the Bud Werner Memorial Library houses a collection of over 55,000 volumes, an extensive
collection of both abridged and unabridged books on tape and CD, and videotapes. In addition, the electronic resources include
on-line databases and CD-ROM programs for reference and research as well as fun and educational software for kids. The
library is named after Bud Werner, who was an internationally renowned alpine ski racer who died in an avalanche in the Swiss
Alps on April 12, 1964. Contributions from all over the world were given in Buddy's memory and used to build a public library
for the community of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The Bud Werner Memorial Library opened its doors on Feb. 4, 1967.
YAMPA RIVER BOTANIC PARK
SPRING, SUMMER & FALL
The Botanic Park, located along the Yampa River is a free public park that combines native plants from the alpine to semidesert zones, sculptures from local and regional artists and special events such as Music-on-the-Green & Partners in
Interpretation as well as weddings on The Green. Five signature gardens (Lynne’s, Penstemon, Pioneer, Rose and Water-Wise
Gardens) are spread across the grounds and attract a wide variety of native birds, hummingbirds, butterflies and other animals.
The Park is open dawn to dusk from spring until the first heavy snow.
STEAMBOAT DANCE THEATER
YEAR-ROUND
Formed in 1975, the Steamboat Dance Theater includes 80 local dancers, choreographers and dance teachers. The Steamboat
Dance Theater sponsors classes and appearances by guest artists and master teachers, as well as an annual dance concert to sellout audiences.
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
FALL, WINTER & SPRING
Established in 1991, the mission of The Steamboat Springs Chamber Orchestra is to perform music for the residents and visitors
of Northwest Colorado with an emphasis on community outreach, musician development, and music education for youth.
WINE FESTIVAL
SUMMER
The Festival annually attracts over 3,000 attendees and is viewed as the "can't miss" event of the season. With nearly 800 wines,
spirits, beer & some of the region's finest restaurants showcasing their talents, be sure to have the Wine Festival at Steamboat on
your calendar. The 10th Annual Wine Festival at Steamboat is scheduled for early August 2013.
ALL ARTS FESTIVAL
SUMMER
The Steamboat All Arts Festival is a four-day event that highlights the amazing arts and culture in the Yampa Valley while
featuring nationally-renowned artists. The festival incorporates all aspects of the arts into one cohesive event including dance,
vocal, musical, visual, literary and culinary arts. The 5th annual event is schedule for August 2013.
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LOCAL FLAVOR OF THE YAMPA VALLEY
--WHERE THE PEOPLE MAKE THE PLACE FOR 50 YEARS & COUNTING-STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013-Steamboat’s streets are filled with unique personalities and
interesting people who have done everything from compete in the Olympics to climb Mt. Everest to walk in outer space.
As locals of Steamboat and the Yampa Valley these residents are happy to share their stories with guests so chat up your
neighbor, you never know who you may saddle up to at the bar or who could be riding on the chairlift next to you, and
what interesting things they may have done.
“The people who call this area home are genuine Steamboat,” said Rob Perlman, senior vice president of sales and
marketing for Steamboat. “They epitomize the adventurous spirit that helped found Steamboat Ski Area 50 years ago and
Steamboat Springs over 100 years ago. Each unique individual brings something interesting to the community which
allows us to grow while also remaining true to the western heritage and friendly roots we’re known the world over.”
The following reflects just a small mix of the incredible individuals that you might encounter in Steamboat-Ski Town,
U.S.A.®. For comprehensive coverage of local personalities and interesting tidbits on the folks that call the Yampa Valley
home, check out the Steamboat Pilot’s annual magazine-Locals.
DEB ARMSTRONG
Deb Armstrong reached the pinnacle of skiing, both as an athlete winning Olympic Gold in 1984 and as an
instructor becoming a member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America Alpine National Team in 2004,
the only past or present US Ski Team member to achieve this distinguished level. Having moved to
Steamboat in July 2007, Armstrong is currently a coach with the Steamboat Springs Winter Sport Club, hosts
the Steamboat Women’s Clinics and truly embodies the athletic and outdoor skiing spirit of Ski Town,
U.S.A.®
TOM BAER
Tom Baer had more than 30 years’ experience in the field and numerous awards in both film and video before he retired to
enjoy the Champagne Powder® snow in 2004. Baer was Steamboat’s in-house videographer for over a decade, chief
photographer for both KCNC-TV and KUSA-TV in Denver; and worked on projects in Africa, Australia, the Far East, the
Middle East and behind the former Iron Curtain in Latvia. During Pope John Paul II’s visit to Denver, Tom was faithfully just a
step behind the Holy Father as the lead television pool videographer.
CHAD BEDELL
Chad Bedell is an Elk River Valley cowboy through and through, and these days, he’s refining a new form of agriculture. Chad
was just a little boy, maybe as young as 3, when his father, Orville, went to grandpa Doc Arnett and procured him his first
mount. Chad rode his horsemanship all the way to a World Championship belt buckle in steer wrestling in 1996. Bedell also
picked up a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics from Utah State University along the way, and it’s that expertise he
puts to use today, pasturing a tight little heard of 65 head on 1,800 acres.
NELSON CARMICHAEL
When Nelson started skiing back in the early days with the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports
Club, he could only dream of going to the Olympics, much less winning a medal. The dream
came true in the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France, where Nelson captured the
Bronze medal. A six-time US National Champion and two-time World Cup Champion and
three-time Pro Mogul Champion, Nelson teaches clinics and promotes Steamboat around the
globe. Don't be surprised to see Nelson out bumping it up on the slopes, especially on his own
trail, Nelson’s Run, where he offers a free bump clinic on select Sundays throughout the
season. He is a member of both the United States and Colorado Ski Hall of Fame.
FLETCHER-BRYAN & TAYLOR
Born in Steamboat Springs, Colo., the Fletcher brothers could practically ski before they could walk. A father, a ski patroller,
and mother, a real estate agent played a huge role getting the boys on skis and involved in sports at an early age. Both started
with the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, since then it has been full steam ahead for Bryan and Taylor (2010 Olympian
in two sports) as members of the US Nordic Combined team.
RAY HEID
A fourth-generation Steamboat native, Ray Heid's cousins include the Werners of ski racing fame: Buddy, Skeeter and Loris.
Heid made the 1960 Olympic ski jumping team as an alternate and served as a fore-jumper, flying farther than many of the
competitors who followed him. Before the Olympics, Heid competed for the University of Wyoming as a four-way skier
(downhill, slalom, jumping and cross country), and after the Olympics, he coached there. In 1964 he moved to New Mexico to
help Mescalero Apache Indians run a small ski area now known as Ski Apache. He moved back to Steamboat in 1985, where he
runs the family ranch, Del’s Triangle 3. You can find Ray telemark skiing Mt. Werner nearly every day where he log nearly
10,000 vertical daily.
BILLY KIDD
When you think of legends in American skiing the name Billy Kidd is at the top of the list. He
became America's hero back in the 1964 Olympics when he became the first American man to win an
Olympic medal in skiing — a silver in the slalom at Innsbruck, Austria. Billy has made his home in
Steamboat Springs, Colorado since 1970 and spends the winter as Steamboat’s Director of Skiing and
running the Billy Kidd Performance Center. Billy remains active in numerous charitable
organizations sharing his knowledge and experiences with athletes of all ages and ability levels. He
still skis for enjoyment and excitement—two things that are as much a part of skiing as the name
Billy Kidd.
KENT KIRKPATRICK
Like tenor Luciano Pavarotti and actor James Earl Jones, Kent Kirkpatrick is famous for his voice. Known simply as
“Switchboard Kent,” Kirkpatrick has been the voice of Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. for more than a decade. Kirkpatrick was
born and raised in Denver, where he started skiing with the Eskimo Club when he was 12. Kirkpatrick moved from Denver to
Steamboat with his wife Julie and their sons Ian and Colin in 1994. Kirkpatrick is responsible for directing and managing phone
calls and serves as an ambassador of sorts as the first voice many people hear when they call the Steamboat Ski Area.
Kirkpatrick estimates he gets in more than 100 days a year on the mountain, taking turns during lunch and on his days off.
MATT LADLEY
You're doing all right when the likes of Josh Dirksen is calling your lien air the best in the business. Matt
Ladley, a product of the famed Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, became a big edition to the US
Snowboarding program after tearing up the '07 Chevrolet Revolution tour. It took him only one year and
a podium on the U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix series to jump to the pro ranks and now guys like Steve
Fisher are stoked on his back-to-back 1080s. Since 2007 Matt has had nine World Cup starts and two
Top 10 finishes. His 2012 highlight reel includes 2nd in Halfpipe at the TTR World Snowboarding
Championships in Oslo, 5th at X-Games in Aspen, 4th at X-Games in Europe in both Halfpipe and Quarter
Pipe, 3rd at the Dew Tour in Killington. While 2001 saw him land 1st at the Sprint US Grand Prix in
Mammoth in 2011 and 2nd at the Dour Tour in Breckenridge. Matt is expected to be strong contender at
the 2014 Olympics.
CAROLINE LALIVE
Nicknamed 'Liner' for the ability to pick out the perfect racing line, Caroline has competed in two
Olympic Games and reached six world-cup podiums since her US Ski Team debut. Lalive first strapped
on skis at the age of two in Switzerland before moving to Steamboat in 1995. The 1999 Junior World
Champion, Lalive competes in all five alpine disciplines--Downhill, Super-G, Giant Slalom, Slalom and
Combined--something that is nearly unheard of in this age of specialization. Named to her third Olympic
Team in 2006, Caroline was unable to compete due to an injury. Lalive can now be found in Steamboat
skiing, teaching Women’s Clinics at the resort and working with the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports
Club. Follow Caroline throughout the season on her blog for all the inside scoop.
TODD LODWICK
Lodwick is one of the most accomplished winter athletes you’ve probably never heard of.
Lodwick, returned to competition in '09 after a two-year retirement to become a two-time
World Champion, and went on to win the first US team Olympic medal in Nordic Combined at
the 2010 Vancouver Olympics (a silver medal). His long tenure in Nordic Combined includes
a rare five Olympic and nine World Championship appearances, six World Cup wins, 20
National Championship titles, 2004 Grand Prix Champion, Junior World Championship Gold
in 1996, and eight straight seasons of being in the top nine world rankings.
VERNE LUNDQUIST
You might not know his face, but you’re sure to know his voice. Verne has artfully covered over twenty-five different sports
during his television commentating career including: golf, ice skating, football, basketball and the Olympics. For 13 years in
Steamboat, Verne hosted the Walker-Lundquist Invitational with his longtime friend, the late Doak Walker, 1948 Heisman
Trophy winner from SMU and a member of both the College and Professional Football Halls of Fame. Along with his wife,
Nancy, Verne has lived in Steamboat Springs for nearly 30 years.
ERIN SIMMONS NEMEC
Olympian Erin Simmons Nemec is a three–time silver medalist in the Winter X–Games, and is ranked as one
of the top 10 snowboarders in the world. Skiing by the age of 2 and snowboarding by the age of 12, Erin
made her first Olympic appearance in 2006 for Canada, where she placed 17th in the snowboard cross event.
With her sights firmly set on competing in 2010 in her home country, Erin can be seen riding Steamboat’s
signature Champagne Powder® snow on Mt. Werner as well as competing in X-Games and World Cup
competitions. What for her snowboard tips on CNN’s Airport Network this fall/winter.
JOHNNY SPILLANE
Raised in Steamboat, Johnny Spillane grew up jumping the ramps at Howelsen Hill and training with the
Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club. He used his years of experience to make history by becoming the
first American to earn a Nordic combined silver medal at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. He went on to
collect three silvers at the games. Spillane was also the first to win gold at the World Championships in
2003 with the world sprint title. Spillane has been to four Olympics, had six World Cup podium finishes,
including a 2010 win, and was part of the 2011 World Championship team. Spillane was also part of the
gold-medal winning foursome at the 1999 World Junior Championships in Austria and the silver medal
team at the JWC’s in Slovakia in 2000.
SHERMAN POPPEN
In 1965, Sherman Poppen joined two 36-inch long skis together so his daughter could play on the snowcovered hills behind their home laying the foundation for what was to become the snowboarding
revolution. He called this new invention, the Snurfer--combining the words snow and surfing and
licensed the product to the Brunswick Toy Company with a $10 starting price. The Snurfer gave
inspiration to modern snowboarding pioneers Jake Burton Carpenter and Tom Sims, who made
additional modifications and launched the modern snowboarding phenomenon. His invention was
recognized by the Snowboarding Hall of Fame in 1995. He became a member of the Muskegon Area Sports Hall of Fame in
2001 and a statue in his hometown was dedicated to his industry shaping invention in May 2012. Poppen learned to snowboard
when he moved to Steamboat, Colo. Currently, he and wife Louise live south of Atlanta.
ROB POWERS
Former National Team and Armed Forces Sports Program Athlete, 14 year US Ski Team Olympic and World Championship
Teams Coach, Powers is a professional sports broadcaster and founder and managing director of the non-profit, American 300.
Powers organizes and leads numerous trips a year to US Military bases, in combat zones and peaceful areas, to improve
resiliency and morale of troops. These tours, which all started with Steamboat athletes including the 2010 Olympic US Nordic
Combined Team, have grown to include stars from across genres including rodeo, X-Games, astronauts, mountaineers,
musicians, professional athletes and others. www.american300.org
MADDY SCHAFFRICK
Maddy Schaffrick’s friends like to give her a hard time, bugging her for the occasional autograph, for good
reason. Schaffrick then turned pro as a freshman at Steamboat Springs and is now sponsored by Burton, Anon
and Powder Tools.She narrowly missed a spot on the 2010 U.S. Olympic halfpipe team. She finished seventh
overall during the U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix, a series of five competitions in December and January that
determined who’d go to Vancouver. After recovering from an injury that sidelined her during the 2011
season, Schaffrick took 2nd place at the Sprint US Grand Prix at Copper Mountain, 4th in the Dew Tour at Breckenridge and 8th
at the X Games in Aspen. The 5-foot-1 dynamo is known as a technical rider who attempts eye-popping tricks like switch
backside spins and frontside alley-oop threes.
STEVE SWANSON
Imagine dreaming of the stars and actually seeing them from Outer Space. Steamboat Springs High
School and University of Colorado graduate, Steve Swanson made his maiden voyage to space as
part of STS-117 Atlantis (June 8-22, 2007). The 118th Shuttle mission and the 21st mission to visit the
international Space Station (ISS), Swanson and his fellow astronauts delivered the second starboard
truss segment, the third set of U.S. solar arrays, batteries and associated equipment to the ISS. Steve
accumulated 13 hours and 45 mins of EVA (Extravehicular Activities, yes that’s outside the
shuttle) in 2 spacewalks. STS-117 returned to land at Edwards Air Force Base, California,
having traveled 5.8 million miles in 14-days. Swanson returned to space aboard, STS-119
Discovery (March 15-28, 2009). The 125th Shuttle mission and the 28th mission to visit the
International Space Station, delivering the final starboard truss segment, S6. Steve accumulated
12 hours and 37 minutes of EVA in 2 spacewalks. STS-119 landed at the Kennedy Space
Center after traveling 5.3 million miles in 13 days. In his two missions, Swanson has
accumulated a combined total of 26 hours and 22 minutes of EVA in four space walks and
traveled more than 11 million miles.
MATT TREDWAY
Retired Steamboat Springs Middle School teacher, Matt Tredway, was a member of the Team No Limits expedition on Everest
in May 2006. His love of the outdoors started at an early age, and by the time he was in high school he had climbed many of
Colorado’s "14ers". In addition to teaching, he founded and is the director of the outdoor education/recreation program,
Everything Outdoors Steamboat (EOS). EOS is designed to give kids a chance to discover outdoor skills they can become
passionate about, and carry with them throughout their lives. (EOSteamboat.org) Rock and ice climbing have led him to
extensive trips in Western U.S., Canada, Alaska (Denali, Summer 2005) and Nepal (Everest, May 2006).
KAREN VAIL
Karen gives guests a unique insight into the inhabitants of the Yampa Valley you don’t usually see. Karen is one of the nature
experts from Yampatika who guide the Interpretive Tours. She’ll let you in on all the secrets of where to look and most
importantly when to look for animals on the mountain. So make sure you join Karen to learn a little more about the animals and
plants that call the Yampa Valley home.
LORIS WERNER
Born and raised in Steamboat Springs, Werner learned to walk and ski at the same time. The youngest
member of the famed Werner family, Loris was only six when he entered the downhill race at the Steamboat
Winter Carnival. While attending Western State College, Werner competed in all four disciplines - ski
jumping, cross country, downhill and slalom - and twice won the NCAA Skimeister Championship. Werner
went on to represent the United States at two different Winter Olympics, first at Innsbruck, Austria, in 1964
as a ski-jumping alternate, and then at Grenoble, France, in 1968 in alpine skiing. Werner also played a vital
role in the development of the Steamboat ski area serving the resort for more than four decades, first as the
ski school director, then mountain manager, and finally vice president of operations. Werner was inducted
into the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame in 2007.
SVEN WIIK
Sven Wiik, a former U.S. Olympic coach, has a long history of athletic accomplishment. He represented his native Sweden at
the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, as a gymnast. Gymnastics was included as a demonstration sport that year. A decade
later, he coached the U.S. Cross Country Skiing Team at the World Championships in Lahti, Finland, and then coached the U.S.
Olympians at Squaw Valley, Calif., in 1960. Wiik established the Steamboat Ski Touring Center and, to this day, helps his
daughter, Birgitta Lindgren, run the touring center. He remains a gifted instructor.
RYAN WOOD
A former professional football player on the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys, Ryan
Wood used his athletic background to help develop and found clothing powerhouse Under
Armour. After leaving Under Armour, Wood, a native of Colorado, followed his dream and
opened up a ranch just outside Steamboat Springs. He, along with his wife and new son,
opened the Sweetwood Cattle Company in the summer of 2010 offering a unique perspective
on ranching and beef production. His “Steamboat artisan beef” can be found at numerous
restaurants, the Yampa Valley Medical Center and online through his website.
50 Years of Ski Town, U.S.A.
JIM TEMPLE (D)
Temple was a multifaceted man in the 1950s. He was a third-generation Colorado rancher who had grown up making hay and feeding
cows on his family’s Focus Ranch along the Wyoming-Colorado border. He was a World War II veteran who had served in
intelligence operations aboard the USS Higby. After the war he had been a ski instructor before becoming a patroller at Sun Valley,
where he rose to assistant head of ski patrol and lead avalanche forecaster. And he was a husband and father of four, having married
Audrey Light in 1951, grand-daughter of Steamboat most famous merchant, F.M. Light. But most of all, Jim Temple was a believer.
And by 1955, after years of dreaming it, there was nothing he believed in more than the idea of building a ski resort on Storm
Mountain, now called Mount Werner.
JOHN FETCHER (D)
John was instrumental in the development of the resort starting back in the early 1960s. John had the honor of being the last rider on
the retired Thunderhead double chairlift since he was also the lift’s first rider some 30 years earlier. John volunteered a considerable
amount of his time and knowledge to many causes in the Yampa Valley. At the ripe age of 95, Fetcher still was found ranching with
his family and remained a pioneer in land and water conservation issues. He helped lead the way in open space preservation and
continuation of viable agriculture. There is not a part of Yampa Valley that Fetcher did not touched over his decades of service to the
community. Sometimes called a renaissance man, he was an innovative rancher, an accomplished skier, a champion squash player and
“a walking encyclopedia on water issues”.
WALLACE ‘BUDDY’ WERNER (D)
The influence that Buddy Werner has had on Steamboat Springs, both before and after his tragic death in 1964, cannot be summarized
neatly in a few hundred words. Dozens of articles and at least one book have been written about the man who meant so much to this
small town. Buddy came to represent much of what was good about the country in 1950s and he showed that Americans could beat the
mighty Europeans at their own game. Nothing made that point stronger than his performances in two European downhill races: the
Hahnenkamm in Austria, and the Holmemkollen in Norway, where he was a three-time champion. On April 2, 1964, he left for
Austria to make a ski film for Willy Bogner. On the last day of filming, an enormous avalanche came down the mountain, burying
Buddy and German ski star Barbi Henneberger. The news was hard on the entire town, which shortly thereafter renamed its library
and its ski hill in his honor. Buddy Werner will long be remembered as the man who brought pride to American skiing and made a
small Colorado town extremely proud that he was one of their own.
GLADYS ‘SKEETER’ WERNER (D)
Skeeter was the first Werner Olympian, making the Olympic team that went to Cortina in 1956, where she finished in an impressive
10th place in the women’s downhill. Skeeter and Buddy both made separate covers of Sports Illustrated in 1955 as did Doak Walker,
Heisman Trophy recipent, who Skeeter later married. In 1962, she became Steamboat’s first ski school director, a position she held for
eight years. Prior to that, she had been working in New York as a model and fashion consultant, but she returned home at the request
of her brother, in part to help run the resort’s first ski shop. Skeeter was inducted into the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame in 1984.
GORDY WREN (D)
Grody Wren remains the only American skier to qualify for all four ski disciplines – alpine, cross-country, jumping and Nordic
Combined – in the same Olympics. As a junior, Wren competed in 75 jump competitions and won 72 of them. After retiring from
competition he became a coach with the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, building the jumping program up from four skiers to
32 in only two years. In addition to managing the Howelsen Hill and Steamboat Ski Areas, Wren coached, taught or managed at Alta,
Winter Park, University of Denver, Jackson Hole, Loveland Basin and Reno. An instructor with the Army’s famed 10th Mountain
Division; Wren was inducted into the National Ski Hall of Fame in 1958.
CORKY HEID (D)
Though named as an alternative to the jumping team for the Cortina Games, the older Heid brother never made it to Italy.
Nevertheless, he enjoyed a successful jumping career, including taking fifth place at the U.S. National Jumping Championships in
Steamboat in 1953. Heid had a huge impact on the early days of the Steamboat Ski Area, taking over as head of the ski patrol in 1970
and remaining at that post for 12 years. He started his ski management career at Breckenridge, where he began as lift operator and
worked his way up to mountain manager.
MARVIN CRAWFORD (D)
Marvin Crawford had done plenty of skiing by the time he become the first manager of Storm Mountain Ski area in 1964. Fifteen
years earlier, he’d set the National Class C distance record for skiers under 18 when he jumped 190 feet at Howelsen Hill. He won 14
national championships competing in four disciplines: jumping, cross-country, slalom and downhill – and he never lost in four-way
competition. Crawford was also the jump instructor at Winter Park from 1957 to 1963 and was inducted into the Colorado Ski Hall of
Fame in 1981.
JOHN STEEL (D)
Steamboat’s first Olympian jumped at Lake Placid, but that was far from his first competition. Born in Minneapolis, Steele moved to
Steamboat in 1918 and three years later, at the age of 12, took park in the jumping competition at the Steamboat Springs Winter
Carnival. He didn’t miss a Winter Carnival for the next 20 years. Steele skied with Carl Howelsen at Strawberry Park and made the
most out of an early job shoveling snow off the bank roof at 8th and Lincoln. The way Steele figured it, the big pile of snow lent itself
pretty well to building a jump, which he did. He and a friend jumped from the bank building until the sheriff made them quit because
he was afraid they’d jump out in front of a passing car.
JON BANKS - LIGHTED MAN
Since 1978, Jon Banks has carried on a Winter Carnival Lighted Man tradition which his father, Claudius, first started in 1936. Banks,
a 65-year-old electrical engineer from Washington state, returns to Steamboat Springs every February to carry on his family's legacy
as the Lighted Man. Today, Jon can't imagine missing Winter Carnival. He typically drives here from his home near Seattle because
he won't trust his Lighted Man equipment to shipping companies until it's time for the return trip. He can't risk losing a crucial piece of
equipment. In 2010, Banks added a high-tech LED lighting system to his rig that let him shine 256 colors from his ski poles, skis, suit
and helmet. Banks said he had used some colored bulbs in the past few years but only as accents to his traditional white lights. A
microprocessor controls the lights as he skis down the hill through a programmed set. He has added more than 100 lights to the suit to
better illuminate him from the side this year.
CARL HOWELSEN (D)
In late March 1909, Carl Howelsen stepped off a Denver train on the way to becoming one of the most influential outdoorsmen in the
history of Colorado. He’d immigrated to Chicago from Norway in 1905 but had always dreamed of going even further west, to the
snow-covered slopes of the Rocky Mountains. When he moved west, Howelsen brought a passion for skiing that would lead him to
introduce it to a state now almost synonymous with the sport. He had huge influence on skiing no matter where he went, helping from
the Norge Ski Club, Chicago Jump exhibitions or traveling with Barnum & Bailey circus. Carl found what he was looking for in the
US in Steamboat, where he purchased a ranch in Strawberry Park. When winter set in, he naturally set about organizing a ski carnival,
which has taken place every winter since and is the longest-running such event in the country. Howelsen continued to jump until the
age of 71. He died in 1955 in Norway, three years after his last leap on skis.
RAGNAR OLMSTED (D)
Chicago’s Ragnar Omtvedt (for whom the restaurant Ragnar’s at the Steamboat Ski Area is named) set the national distance-jumping
record in 1916 on the slopes of Howelsen Hill, where he sailed 192 feet off the fledgling jump. The former world's record was 177
feet, held by Amble Omundsen of the University Ski Club of Christiania, Norway. He was an American ski jumping champion three
times, first in 1913 and competed in cross-country skiing and Nordic combined at the 1924 Winter Olympics in Chamonix.
JIM ‘MOOSE’ BARROWS
Moose Barrows might be best known as the original “Agony of Defeat” guy for ABC’s Wide World of Sports. Barrow’s fall in the
downhill at the 1968 Olympics in Grenoble, France, opened the show until 1973. Barrows is almost a Steamboat native, arriving as a
six-year-old in 1951, when his father opened a gas station on Highway 40. He is a graduate of the University of Colorado, where he
won the Schoenberger Award for all-around excellence in academics and athletics, after which he became the recreation director at the
Steamboat Ski Area from 1971 to 1976. Moose turned pro in 1970, finishing 10th in earnings with $4,390. He still lives in Steamboat
and can be seen enjoying the Champagne Powder snow on the big hill – Mount Werner.
DAVID CRISLER
Having been with the resort since 1969, director of slope/vehicle maintenance David Crisler has seen and been a part of it all. He
currently is responsible for summer & winter mountain maintenance, snowmaking, snow removal, vehicle maintenance, terrain parks
and grooming operations including the resort’s state-of-the-art grooming fleet which carry a price tag of nearly $250,000 for each
machine. Over his 43-year tenure with the company (one of the longest running), Crisler has held the numerous positions with the
resort before becoming director of slope/vehicle maintenance in 1999. Almost considered a local now, Crisler has raced in several ski
events, Gelandesprung ski jumped historic Howelsen Hill’s 70- & 90-meter jumps and spent a summer bull riding.
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STEAMBOAT SKI & RESORT CORPORATION: FROM THE BEGINNING
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Ken Klopp
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Vern Greco
Gary Mielke
Chris Diamond
Operations
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Merle Nash
Marvin Crawford
Gordon Wren
Glen Paulk
Dick Randolph
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Hans Geier
Loris Werner
Bob Kuusinen
Doug Allen
Marketing
Ken Maul
Mix Beauvais
John Ahearn
Kent Myers
Charlie Mayfield
Rod Hanna
Andy Wirth
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Merle Nash
Dick Randolph
Jerry Patterson
Frank Murphy
Doug Allen
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Patrol
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Lloyd Patterson
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Gerald Truax
Merle Nash
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Jim Prendergast
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STEAMBOAT'S HISTORY FULL OF
WESTERN LORE AND PIONEERING SPIRIT
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013-As the resort celebrates 50 years of world class skiing and
snowboarding, it’s the history behind the place known as Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.® that gives the town its unique
character.
Steamboat’s history goes back as early as the 14th century when it is believed that the nomadic Ute Indians spent summers
in the Yampa Valley. The Utes roamed the vast lands alone until the 1800s, when early settlers ventured into the valley.
Three French fur trappers traveling down the Yampa River are said to have named Steamboat Springs in 1865. One man
heard a chug-chug sound like that of a paddle wheel steamer. The men hurried towards the rhythmic sound and found it to
be a bubbling mineral spring -- hence the name. The numerous springs around Steamboat are still popular today as a
source of relaxation, and are rumored to have medicinal benefits.
Steamboat Springs’ first permanent settler was James Harvey Crawford, who discovered the Yampa Valley region while
on a hunting trip along the Gore Trail in the fall of 1874. Crawford staked a homestead claim during this trip and moved
to Steamboat Springs the following year with his family.
Stories about the beauty of the Yampa Valley spread, and other families relocated to the area. Among the early pioneers
were two prominent Missourians, Perry A. Burgess and William H. Walton. They, with Crawford and a few others,
entered preemption laws for the town site known as Steamboat Springs. Each took 160 acres and registered a homestead,
forming the first community.
The first major catalyst to growth came in the summer of 1883, when H. H. Suttle opened a sawmill. With the capacity to
produce logs for homes and stores, further community development was assured. One of the first businesses to open was
the newspaper, The Steamboat Pilot, which printed its first edition on July 31, 1885. By 1886, the town business district
also included a general store, post office and hotel.
The Origins Of Skiing In Steamboat
Communication with the outside world was difficult, due to long winters and poor road conditions. On snowshoes and
skis, mail carriers delivered letters and parcels. Faced with mountain passes and the prospect of settling where winter lasts
six months and averages nearly 30 feet of snow, pioneers quickly learned to travel the same way.
In the early 1900s, the same hardy settlers who battled winters to survive began turning the hills of Routt County into a
winter playground. The change accelerated with the help of Norwegian Carl Howelsen, who arrived in Steamboat Springs
in 1912. Soon after his arrival, Howelsen was ski jumping off a wooden platform in Strawberry Park and teaching the
sport to local youngsters.
In 1913, Howelsen organized the first Winter Carnival and jumping competitions. During the 1917 Winter Carnival,
Steamboat Springs honored the man who transformed skiing from a means of transportation to a sport by naming the ski
slope Howelsen Hill.
As skiing grew more popular, adventurous downhillers sought new hills to test their ability. When Rabbit Ears Pass
opened to winter traffic in 1938, the Forest Service cut two runs down the back slopes of the pass to the Valley View
Lodge. For the next few years, numerous Winter Carnival events took place on these hills.
A Ski Resort Is Born
In 1955, Jim Temple, son of a local ranching family, spearheaded the development of the Steamboat Ski Area in response
to the growing popularity of the sport and the new hill opened in 1961 with one Poma lift, the Cub Claw, and $2 lift
tickets.
The ski area did not open for the 1961/62 season due to the inability of a lift manufacturer to complete an order for a
double chairlift. Storm Mountain officially reopened in January 12, 1963 with a double chairlift and an A-frame warming
house. The day's cash receipts were $13.75 and the temperature hovered at -25°F. The two years following were profitable
for the ski area, which helped in gaining permits from the Forest Service to expand the area.
Steamboat lost its favorite son when hometown Olympic skier Buddy Werner was killed in an avalanche in Switzerland
on April 12, 1964. Storm Mountain was renamed Mt. Werner in his honor.
By the end of the decade, Mt. Werner had five new chairlifts, a modern restaurant facility atop Thunderhead Peak, ski
patrol buildings, a nursery, and numerous maintenance and snow vehicles. This “million-dollar building boom” generated
excitement and development, making tourism a prominent part of the local economy.
The 1st International Winter Special Olympics were held on Headwall during February, 1977. The event brought athletes
from around the world together for four days of competition. Special guests included Olympic Gold Medalist Bruce
Jenner; Colorado Governor Richard Lamm, Ethel Kennedy, Eunice Shriver and Steamboat's Director of Skiing, Billy
Kidd. In addition, Kidd played host at Steamboat to the first ever Jimmie Heuga Express for MS back in 1986, starting a
tradition that has spread to resorts across the country.
Ownership of the ski resort changed several times in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Previous resort owners include: LTV Recreational
Development, Inc. (1969-1979); Northwest Colorado Ski Corporation spearheaded by Martin Hart (1979-1989); and
Kamori International (1989-1997). Steamboat was purchased by American Skiing Company during the 1997/98 season. In
March 2007, Intrawest ULC (www.intrawest.com), a world leader in experiential destination resorts, acquired the
Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. Including Steamboat, Intrawest has a network of resorts at North America's most
popular mountain destinations including Snowshoe, Stratton, Tremblant, Winter Park and Canadian Mountain Holidays,
the largest heli-skiing operation in the world.
Ski Town, U.S.A.®
Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.® was founded by hardworking, friendly individuals and families that enjoyed making turns
through the endless deep powder of Storm Mountain and the Yampa Valley. Members of the Werner, Fetcher, Temple,
Crawford, Perry, Wren and Nash families as well as Billy Kidd, Moose Barrows, Nelson Carmichael and a plethora of
other Steamboat Olympians can still be found enjoying all that Mt. Werner has to offer including its legendary
Champagne Powder® snow.
Many things have changed during Steamboat's history, but one has remained steadfastly constant throughout the last four
decades--its legendary Champagne Powder snow. It's always been light, dry and plentiful! And, after 50 years, you still
can't get Billy, Nelson, Moose or pioneering founders to tell you where their favorite powder stashes are located.
Since its humble start, the Steamboat Ski Resort has grown into one of the premier resorts in the world offering 18 lifts,
165 trails and seven on-mountain restaurant facilities, all spread over 2,965 acres/1,200 hectares.
When Carl Howelsen introduced recreational skiing to Steamboat Springs in 1913, he could never have realized the
tradition he was starting. Steamboat has produced more winter Olympians than any other town in North America-a record
79 and counting.
Perhaps the town’s Olympic heritage is due to the fact that the community not only allows the kids to get out of school for
a race - they encourage it. Perhaps it’s because of one of the largest winter sports clubs in the United States - the
Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club. Whatever the reason, Steamboat is sure to always remain Ski Town, U.S.A.®
SKI TOWN USA
BY TOM BIE
The resort commissioned a commemorative hardcover book that explores the history, Olympic tradition,
seldom known facts, resort founders and unique insights into Steamboat. The resort is about Champagne
Powder snow and tree skiing, but is also about the founding and building of the ski area, the famous barn,
the hot springs and…did we mention the "Lighted Man" or the "Cowboy Downhill"? From that early
dream to the modern internationally acclaimed resort today, find out why Steamboat is the way it is,
directly from the people that played a significant role in its development. Jim Temple, John Fetcher, Loris
Werner, past resort presidents, long-time employees and Olympians offer a glimpse into the making of
one of the premier ski resorts in the world. The resort teamed author Tom Bie to produce the hardback
book featuring 160 photos covering the Ski Area's 40-year history. This year, Steamboat celebrates its
50th Anniversary-amazing how time flies!
TALE OF THE TRAIL
Themes: Many of the trails on the mountain are arranged with common themes making it easier to remember where you
have been. Storm Peak, for example, contains runs named after weather occurrences such as Twister, Hurricane,
Rainbow, Cyclone and Tornado. Those on Sunshine Peak are named after time references. For example, High Noon, Sun
Dial, One O'Clock, Two O'Clock & Three O'Clock are trails named for the hour at which they are hit by the sun, while
Morningside Park has an early morning theme. Rolex, because of its northern exposure made it a premium run in an area
of "time themes", Loris Werner approached Rolex Watches to use the name and logo in 1985. Pioneer Ridge® trail names
feature early settlers and resort pioneers (Fetcher, Perry, Nash). In 2001, the resort installed Mavericks Superpipe. It was
named after Steamboat’s Western Heritage, the culture of freeriding, and a legendary big-wave break in California.
Mother Nature was named after a natural event, a mudslide that ran from Betwixt to Lower Concentration.
Pioneers: Bashor Bowl is named for pioneer Carl Bashor (1886-1963), who was 17 years old when his parents
homesteaded 160 acres now bisected by Giggle Gulch. He spent the next 60 years exploring Storm Mountain (a.k.a. Mt.
Werner) on skis or on an Arabian horse. In addition, early named trails-Bear Claw, Cub Claw and Bear Park-were named
by area founder Jim Temple, who found trees scuffed by bear marks between the Christie and Thunderhead lifts. Gordy
Wren thought the best run on the mountain, Buddy's Run, should be named for Steamboat Olympian Buddy Werner, killed
in an avalanche in Switzerland in 1964. Main Drag, Vogue, VooDoo, See Me, Vagabond, Heavenly Daze, Christie and
Drop Out were named by the Fetchers, Wrens and Crawfords in 1965 during dinner at the Stuart Robinson's Gallery
restaurant. Marvin Crawford and Ken Maul pulled Vertigo, Oops and Yoo Hoo out of the blue. Four Points was named
when John Fetcher and Gordy Wren spotted a four-point buck while searching for an upper terminal site. Elkhead was
named when Loris Werner, Dick Randolph and John Fetcher found the head of an elk while exploring sites in the Priest
Creek area in 1971. The resort's premier dining experience, Hazie's, is named after Hazie Werner, mother of three
Olympians (Buddy, Loris and Skeeter). Ragnar's, which opened in 1984, is named for Ragnar Omtvedt, Carl Howelsen's
skiing companion, who set the first National Jumping Distance record in the west in 1916. Valley View was named for an
early course at Rabbit Ears Pass, which was the site of the first downhill race in Routt County in 1939. Priest Creek takes
its name after Chester F. Priest, the first settler on the creek. Gordy Wren, who thought it would be amusing and unique to
compare a beginner's area to a precipice rising above the floor of a glacial basin, named Headwall. Temple's, where
Rainbow, Moonlight, Skyline, and Duster intersect, was named after Jim Temple.
Resort Employees: Ted's Ridge is named for veteran snow groomer Ted Cordova, who started with slope maintenance in
1965. Rudi's Run, called Central Park from 1970-1986, was renamed in honor of long-time ski school supervisor Rudi
Schnackenberg (father of ski patrol supervisor Larry Schnackenberg and former Ski School Administrative Supervisor,
Ruth McClelland). Ski Patrol Director, John Kohnke, then a lift operator, named Daybreak in a 1974 contest. Nearly ten
years later, another patroller, Matt Newman named Between in 1983. Huffman's was named for ski patroller Garry
Huffman, killed in a snowmaking construction accident in 1981. Merle Nash named Jess' Cutoff for Jess Brenton, a heavy
equipment operator who cut the first runs on the mountain while in his seventies. Nelson's Run is named for Nelson
Carmichael, six-time US champion and Steamboat Springs' resident, after he won the bronze medal at the 1992 Winter
Olympic Games in Albertville, France. Nelson was the first Steamboat Olympian to medal in the Olympics. Ski patroller
and trail crewmember, Wes Richey, who helped cut the line, named Sundown. Spike was named when Loris Werner ran
into a spike elk while searching for a trail location in 1982. Burgess Creek is named after Perry A. Burgess, 1875
homesteader and one of the early founders of Steamboat Springs.
Ranch Brands: WJW and Bar-UE Lift are named after two ranches in the Werner Family, which played a significant role
in the development of the ski area. William Jerold Werner, a Nebraska farmer, came to Steamboat Springs in 1912 and
ranched the mesa four miles south of town under the WJW brand. Edward "Pop" Werner, son of William and father of
Loris, Buddy and Skeeter, later started his own ranch with wife Hazie up the Elk River under the Bar-UE brand. Flying Z
was named after South Routt rancher, cutter racer and County Commissioner, J. Frank Stetson's brand. Triangle 3 is
named after Delbert Heid's ranch brand that his son Ray, an Olympian and cousin of Buddy, Loris and Skeeter Werner
now operates. Since 1965 Brand Inspector and Oak Creek rancher Raymond Pedersen has used the Crowtrack Quarter
Circle brand where Crowtrack receives it name. This brand was registered before Colorado became a state.
Nicknames: You might not find all of these on the trail map, but long-time locals might only know these areas by the
following names: Dead Man's Curve, Squid, Spilt Rocks, Sun Dog, Art's Stash, Castles, Killer, Muskrat Alley,
Twistercane, West High Noon, LA Freeway, Land of the Little People, Seven Turns, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and Sideburn.
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1963
Storm Mountain, under local
ownership, opens for business with
one double chairlift, Bear Claw and
Poma lift.
An A-frame warming house known
as the Storm Hut constructed in
November of 1962 is a shelter for
up to 250 skiers, with a snack bar
and a ski shop.
Cash receipts from opening day,
$13.75 with -25° temperature.
1969
LTV Recreational Development Inc.
buys properties and begins $10
million in development of the
Steamboat Village Resort.
Headwall and Burgess Creek double
chairlifts installed.
White Out, Blizzard and Norther
runs cut.
1973
• A-frame and Octagon buildings torn
down.
IMPROVEMENTS BY YEAR
1964
1965
• Octagon building built next to the
• Thunderhead lift is installed
A-frame to house nursery and ski
• Bear Claw lift renamed Christie.
patrol and maintenance shops.
• Storm Mountain renamed Mt.
Werner in honor of Buddy Werner,
who died in an avalanche in
Switzerland on April 12, 1964.
1970
• Summit Poma lift installed to open
up the face of Storm Peak and
Buddy’s Run.
• Stagecoach, 6-passenger, Bell
gondola installed to take skiers to
mid-mountain in record time-13
minutes. 3,330 ft span between
Tower 1 & 2 was the world’s
longest. Height above Heavenly
Daze between Towers 2 & 3 is 252’.
• Gondola buildings constructed to
provide facilities at the base and top
of the mountain.
1974
• Bashor double chairlift opens up
beginner area in Bashor Bowl.
1979
• Northwest Colorado Ski Corporation
purchased the ski area from LTV,
changes name to Steamboat Ski
Corporation.
• Three triple chairs added: Christie III
(replaces original Christie lift),
Arrowhead, and Southface, which
replaced Headwall Poma-area’s first
lift.
• Ted’s Ridge added.
• Development of gladed areas.
• 10,000 square feet added to
Thunderhead Restaurant.
• Sale of Village Inn Hotel, golf
course, and grounds to Sheraton.
1984
• Sunshine Bowl Opens for 400 acres
of terrain.
• South Peak triple chair installed.
• Double chair, Preview, installed for
Ski School use on Headwall.
• Elkhead Lift converted from a
double to a quad & realigned to the
top of Tower Run.
• Completion of Ragnar’s, the first
gourmet restaurant on the mountain.
• Six runs cut in Sunshine Bowl and
Priest Creek areas.
• $140,000 snowmaking expansion.
1981
• Snowmaking system installed on 160
acres serviced by nine lifts.
1988
• First employee housing facilities
open with purchase of Pine Grove
Condominiums.
• 80 acres added to snowmaking
system.
• Lower Valley View developed.
1989
• Steamboat Central Reservations®
purchased from the Chamber
• Kiddie Corral expanded to increase
capacity by 50%.
• Lift added to Rough Rider Basin and
Rough Rider Trail.
• New BBQ area added at Bashor.
1985
• Triple chair, Sunshine Lift, is
installed in Sunshine Bowl.
• Mighty Mite lift upgraded for Ski
School use on Preview.
• Six intermediate trails added.
• New signage, emergency phones,
and equipment installed.
1968
• Four Points Lift, the first in the
country to feature “bullwheel
loading and unloading” added to
take skiers up to the base of Storm
Peak.
• The Thunderhead Restaurant at midmountain opens.
1971
• Mighty Mite Ski School lift
installed.
1972
• Headwall Poma lift is upgraded.
• Three lifts, Priest Creek double (first
lift to be planted by helicopter) and
Elkhead double and Christie II
double added.
• Priest Creek area developed for tree
and powder skiing: Closets,
Shadows, Twilight, High Noon, One
O’Clock, Two O’Clock and Three
O’Clock.
• 15,000 square feet of retail space
added to the Gondola Plaza area.
1977
• Double chairlifts, Bar UE & WJW,
installed.
• Development of gladed areas off
Buddy’s Run.
• Four new trails: Big Meadow, Crow
Track, Flying Z, and Triangle 3.
• Avalanche conditions controlled on
Chute One, which is brought into
boundary & opened.
1982
• Landscaping improvements are made
in Gondola Square.
• Upper shop is expanded.
• Nursery is expanded.
• Six new lift status signs are installed.
• Kids Ski Free™, the 1st of its kind,
established
1978
• Development of 2 egress trails Eagle’s Nest and Short Cut.
1986
• Stagecoach gondola replaced by
Dopplemeyer gondola, the first, 8passenger, high-speed gondola in the
world.
• Expansion of upper and lower
gondola terminals.
• Gourmet restaurant Hazie’s.
• Thunderhead sundeck expanded
• $600,000 Gondola Sq. renovation.
• Valley View developed
• Non-stop jet service started on AA
via ORD & DFW. Also non-stops
on Pacific Southwest via LAX and
SFO.
1990
• Rendezvous Saddle facility
renovated and expanded.
• Snowmaking added to Betwixt,
Between, Lower Valley View and
Eagles’ Nest.
• Snowboarding halfpipe added in
Bashor Bowl.
1987
• 65 acres added to snowmaking
system.
• Modifications on Sundown and
Storm Peak Lifts.
• Trail maintenance.
1983
• Two new triple chairs, Sundown and
Storm Peak, installed. (Summit
Poma removed)
• Relocation of lower terminals on
Four Points & Priest Creek lifts.
• Five new runs cut.
• Car parking structure for 185 cars
built.
• Trail signage system installed.
• Preparation begins for new
restaurant in Priest Creek.
• Three more lift status signs installed.
1991
• Summer mountain bike and
equestrian trails added.
• 9 Bombardier snowcats leased.
• Gondola Square improvements.
• Broadway trail added
• Snowmaking compressor installed
for increased capacity.
• Kamori Kanko Co. Ltd. purchases
Steamboat
• Chutes Two, Three & Christmas
Tree Bowl opened.
• Shopping areas added to Central
Park Plaza and Gondola Square.
• New employee housing units,
Walton Pond Apartments, built.
1994
• Kids Magic Carpet (Tenderfoot)
conveyor belt lift installed.
• Mighty Mite kids’ surface lift
installed.
• Snowmaking area increases 5 acres
for a total of 390 acres.
• Upgrades and restoration of all onmountain restrooms.
1992
• Storm Peak Express and Sundown
Express, the area’s first covered
high-speed quads, replace the Storm
Peak and Sundown triple chairs.
Four Points is realigned and
upgraded to a triple; WJW lift
removed; Old Sundown Triple sold
to Killington, VT.
• Gondola Square base area
improvements.
1993
• Auto attendant for Central
Reservations as well as office
equipment, 20 new employees.
• Steamboat Ski Rentals doubles its
size, 2500 to 5000 square feet.
•Four Points Hut restaurant on Storm
Peak opens.
• Dude Ranch Snowboard terrain park
developed.
1996
• Sunshine Reef Terrain Park
• Morningside Park, 179 acres, with
CTEC triple chairlift.
• Kids Ski Free™ eliminates blackout
period at Xmas.
• Multi-Day lift ticket (4, 5 and 6-days)
price reduced and extra day added for
flexibility.
• Five HKD Tower & two SMI Polecat
snowmaking guns.
• New Bombardier Winch Cat.
• Second Magic Carpet and
Bruckschlogl lifts added in Southface
area.
• UA goes to daily service from
Chicago & TWA starts service from
Atlanta/St. Louis.
2000
• Steamboat Grand Opens
• Midway Flight from RDU
• KVC remodeled into one-stop check
in center
• Lower Mtn Camera replaced.
• Snowmaking upgraded
• First Tracks Program started
• Comedy Club and Dinner Theatre
debut
• Ambassador staff triples in size and
provide staffing at airport.
• Bear River Bar & Grill Opens
1997
• 260 acres in Pioneer Ridge developed
for hike to access.
• Thunderhead Express, high-speed,
quad chairlift replaces both the
Thunderhead double & Arrowhead
triple chairlifts.
• Area under Arrowhead lift gladed for
additional terrain.
• Snowmaking added to Concentration.
• Telephone & electric utilities
installed in Pioneer Ridge.
• American Skiing Company purchases
Steamboat from Kamori
International.
1998
• Twelve Trails in Pioneer Ridge
• Pony Express, high-speed quad
chairlift, installed in Pioneer Ridge
• Snowmaking added to the top of
Storm Peak covering Buddy’s Run,
Rainbow & Storm Peak Face.
• Information Systems software
improved & expanded.
• Rental Ski Inventory expanded
• Walton Pond Employee Housing
• Customer Oriented Reservation
Information System (CORIS)
developed
2001
Mavericks Superpipe Installed
Two Bombardier Groomers added
Snowmaking upgrades
GrandKids Ski Free added to Kids
Ski Free program
• Bear River Deck Remodeled
• CO flight from EWR & AA flight
from ORD installed.
2002
• Thunderhead restaurant remodel and
upgrades for BK Corral, Hazie's and
Ragnar's.
• Snowmaking efficiency upgrades
• Gondola Square improvements
• Digital Editing System
• IS soft & hardware enhancements
• Mavericks Music System
• Magic carpet installed in beginner
area
• Bombardier snowblower added
• Digital Mapping Project
• Knoll Parking Lot Lighting
• Ski & Sport Patio Constructed.
• Mt. Werner Signage installed
2006
• Improvements valued at more than
$7 million include the Sunshine
Express.
• Direct Flight Program sees 11%
increase YOY in seats surpassing
153,000 total.
• New daily 737-800 service from
Atlanta on Delta Air Lines
• Increased the Salt Lake City Delta
service to two regional CRJ-700
• United Express upgraded regional
service to two daily CRJ-700 jets
from Denver
• $18 million improvement project
completed at YVRA
• 2006 CSCUSA Patroller of the
Year-Cody St. John
• New Events such as Laurie Berkner
Concert; Country in the Rockies;
2007 Sports Illustrated For Kids
Next Snow Search All-Stars; NBS
National Summit; and NASTAR
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2004
• $1.3 million environmentally
•
friendly, wind-powered Burgess
•
Creek chairlift installed
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• Direct Flight Service adds Delta
Cincinnati flight.
•
• iCORIS allows guests to book
complete vacation packages online,
including airfare and ground
transfers unveiled.
•
• New Super Value Pass premiered
• 18-hole mini-golf course opens
• Snowmaking system will see the
•
addition of 200 feet of 16-inch pipe
to the primary pipeline, new hose,
fan & land guns and upgrades to one •
•
of the systems pump houses
• Upgrades to kitchen equipment and
•
facilities in Gondola Joe’s,
•
Rendezvous Saddle, Stoker, Bear
•
River, Four Points Hut and Ragnar’s
•
Restaurants
• New resort village entry sign;
•
2005
Master Plan NEPA Work
Steamboat MountainWatch
Three Additional Mtn. Cameras
Wayfinding and signage for base
area and access corridors
Snowmaking system will see
pipeline expansion on
Daybreak/High Noon, new remote
equipment, hose and hydrants.
Steamboat Goes HD in the Video
arena with purchase of HD camera
and equipment.
New commercial-grade espresso
coffee machine at Go Joe’s
Wheelchair Accessible Shuttle
Two additional AED units to bring
resort cache to six.
Steamboat Grand goes Wireless
Four BR-350 grooming machines
Eight, 4-stroke snowmobiles
SlopeWise Safety Initiative
Steamboat Grand Website
1995
• Storm Peak capacity upgrade
• Walton Pond employee units
Constructed
• Ten airless snowmaking guns
• Two Bombardier snowcats
• Video imaging equipment in the
ticket office
• Debut of Steamboat Online
• Satellite uplink & mountain cameras
installed.
• Direct nonstop jet service Adventure
Tours from Atlanta.
• Teen Ticket started.
1999
• AA Flight from ORD added
• Website redesigned to include
increased functionality and
ecommerce capabilities.
2003
• Delta Starts Service from ATL and
SLC.
• Master plan for Gondola Square
• Mt. Werner Circle add pedestrian
crossings, lighting and reconfigured
intersections.
• Transportation Center moves to nine
lanes.
• Resort Master Plan laying the
foundation for future projects.
• Snowmaking installs 800’ of 6” pipe
& upgrades Bashor Blockhouse.
• Steamboat Grand rental club doubles
• S-Zone moved
• IT technologies upgraded.
2007
• $16 million include the Christie
Peak Express.
• Headwall Beginner Area
comprehensive re-grade into three
distinct and unique trails (Preview,
Lil’ Rodeo & Stampede)
• Snowmaking Improvements
including more than 4 miles/6.4kms
of new ductile iron pipe and 48 new
low energy, high-efficiency guns.
• Main Drag & Boulevard merged
into one new beginner trail.
• Direct Flight Program sees 22%
increase YOY in seats for a total of
nearly 185,000.
• New Saturday 757 service from
NYC-JFK on Delta
• Increased the NYC-LaGuardia Delta
service to entire season
• New United daily CRJ-700 jet from
Chicago
• Comprehensive on-mountain trail
snowmobiles; two-way radios;
mountain bikes; warehouse heavy
equipment; enhancements to ticket
window audio/speaker system and
security systems round out the
capital improvements for the resort.
Redesigned
• 40 energy efficient Tower
Snowmaking Guns
• Upgrades to kitchen equipment and
facilities in Gondola Joe’s, Bashor
Picnic, Four Points Hut and Ragnar’s
Restaurants; eight new
environmentally-friendly four-stroke
snowmobiles; mountain bikes;
research & development testing of
new Gondola equipment racks;
extension of the Gondola maze area
for better flow; paving of the north
portion of the Meadows lot; new
deck furniture for 4 Points &
Rendezvous; office equipment; and
enhancements to information
systems throughout the mountain and
hotel round out the capital
improvements.
Championship
signage replacement program with
• Rendezvous Way bypasses the steep
new color, iconic and info branding.
upper section of Tomahawk and
• The Meadows remote parking
traverses back to High Noon and
expanded by more than 38,000 sq. ft.
Rendezvous Saddle area. In addition,
on the north end.
Broadway was re-graded to improve
• KVC 2nd Floor Lunch room at
its width and decrease its steepness.
Thunderhead remodeled.
• $1 million in the renovation of food
• Deb Armstrong and Scott Anfang
outlets at the Thunderhead and
named Alpine & Snowboard
Rendezvous lodges.
Technical Directors respectively.
• Purchased a state-of-the-art Zaugg
• Employee Environmental Fund
superpipe cutter.
awarded $39,715 in 4th Year.
• Steamboat’s snowmaking system
• Six additional AED units added.
sees addition of 2,500 feet of 10-inch • Steamboat Unbridled, the resort-wide
pipe on Vogue and Tomahawk, new
renovation program, as well as
hose, fan guns and upgrades to one
developments such as One
of the system’s pump houses.
Steamboat Place & Wildhorse
Meadows.
awarded a record $55,028
• Rocky Mountain Ultimate Pass &
Super Pass Plus unveiled with Winter
• Steamboat Ski & Resort Realty, a
Park & Copper Mountain.
full-service real estate brokerage
office, opens in SGRH
2008
2009
• The resort is working with One
$4 million.
Steamboat Place developers on a
$2.5 million
awarded $27,000.
series of planning, design and
• Finishing touches to Headwall
• Next-Gen Air Surveillance
• Conduct extensive summer brush
engineering projects during the
Beginner Area re-grade.
Tracking System Give Live at
cutting on numerous trail
construction phase.
HDN (1st in Continental US)
• Replace the haul ropes for the
including nearly 20,000 feet (3.78
Gondola and Sundown Express lifts
miles) of new ductile iron pipe from
• Slopeside Patrol 1st Aid Facility &
including 11 HKD low-energy,
US Snow Pipe.
high efficiency tower guns added
• $250,000 goes toward new rental
Shipping/Receiving in One
• New All-Jet Service from Nine
to arsenal; primary pumps, motors,
skis from Salomon, Rossignol and
Steamboat Place
Airports
pedestals, sled and tower features
Volkl.
• New Daily Chicago Service on
• New Prinoth BR-500 and BR-350
upgraded
• The resort is replacing exterior
United Airlines
tower winch grooming machines
• Expanded Kids’ Vacation Center
siding on four buildings in its
• Meadows Parking Public
• Remote parking facility, the
with new Slopeside entry
employee housing pool.
Improvements: new access points
Meadows, will expand by more than • Replace the gear boxes for the
• Ski & Snowboard School Ticket
and 8-foot walkways
38,000 sq. ft
Office (3,800 sq. ft.) in new One
Gondola and Thunderhead Express
• New Prinoth BR-500 added to snow
• Add Q-CPR AED unit. Now
Steamboat Place
lifts; install magic carpet
grooming fleet;
employs 14 AED units;
• Zero Waste Initiative;
covers/belts;
• Public URA Projects
• Steamboat Ski & Sport Downtown
• New Intrawest Helmet Policy
• Steamboat Unbridled unveils new
• North & South Promenade
occupies 1,670 sq. ft. in the new
• Gondola Cabin Seat replacement
website.
• Burgess Creek Daylighting
Howelsen Place.
and addition of new Gondy Evac
• Over $250,000 will be directed
• Private Developments Usher in
• Augment the resort’s eco-friendly, 4Bikes
towards efficiencies in IT arena.
new chapter in Base Area:
stroke snowmobile inventory.
• $250,000 goes toward new rental
• Conduct extensive summer brush
• One Steamboat Place
skis from Salomon, Rossignol and
cutting on numerous trails
• Edgemont
Volkl
• Trailhead Lodge
• Wildhorse Gondola
2010
2011
• New Terrace & Umbrella Bar at
• Gondola Square Heated Pavers
• Storm Peak Express haul rope
Bear River
• New Cabin Bar
replacement
• High Efficiency/Low Energy
• Olympians Lalive and Armstrong
• Steamboat Bike Park- first 3
Snowguns
including new HKD low-energy,
Join Forces for Women’s Ski
downhill trails previewed
• Prinoth Bison Groomer
high efficiency tower guns; primary
Seminars
• Base Area Promenade
• Steamboat Ski & Sport Pro Shoppumps, motors, pedestals
• New Chef at Ragnar’s
• Permanent Stage
Sheraton
• New Retail Outlets: Pro Shop and
• New Frontier Daily Service from
• YVRA $9 million upgrades, final of
• Pine Beetle Mitigation on 100 acres
Sweet Mountain Tees
Denver
3 phase project
of lower mountain
• Zero Waste Initiative Awarded
• New Terrain Park Rails
• Olympian Lalive headlines Billy
• Upgraded rental fleet
Silver Eagle
• Hike & Bike Master Plan
Kidd Camp
• Thunderhead restroom upgrades
• YVRA $7.8 million upgrades
• Pine Beetle Mitigation
• Additional Flight Operations from
• Ski Town USA Magazine
• KVC Major Carpet Relocation
Newark on United
• Environmental Fund Awards
• CAFR Recycler of Year
$29,000
• New Grand Café
2012
• New Los Angeles Nonstop Weekend flight on United
• Meadows Lot resurfaced
• Boat Launch Pass
• Thunderhead Dining upgrades
• First Tracks Season Pass
• New Bison Snowcat
• Advanced Lift Ticket Purchase
• 4-stroke energy efficient snowmobiles
• Signature Five Adult Program
• Expanded/ Upgraded Snowmaking
• Rossignol Experience Center
• Steamboat Bike Park
• Upgraded Rental Fleet
• Haymaker Patio Grill-Summer F&B
• New Ski Racks
• National Geographic: World’s 25 Best Ski Towns
• 4 Points Lift- all new chairs with restraining bars and footrests
• Scott Anfang Named to 3rd Consectutive AASI National Snowboard Team
• Morningside Lift- new restraining bars with footrests
• 50th Anniversary
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STEAMBOAT SHINES IN SUMMER
Find Out What Happens When All the Champagne Powder® Snow Melts
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013-Locals will tell you that winter is what brought them to the Yampa
Valley, but summer is what keeps them here. When the snow melts on Ski Town, U.S.A.® another world is revealed. A
place where summer guests can find outdoor adventure, indulge in the arts, enjoy unique events, explore hidden trails and
ultimately unwind in the mountains of northwest Colorado.
“Steamboat is the ideal year round vacation destination,” says Chris Diamond, president and chief operation officer for
Steamboat Ski Resort & Corporation. “Each year summer in Steamboat get better and better with the addition of new
events, activities and amenities. This summer, we will continue to expand
the Steamboat Bike Park, with new downhill thrills. Whether guests are
looking to relax or get their adrenaline pumping, we’re sure they’ll find
their perfect summer getaway here.”
New for the 2013 summer, the resort will add downhill trails to the
Steamboat Bike Park, built in conjunction with legendary trail developers
Gravity Logic. The Steamboat Bike Park opened during the summer of
2012 to rave reviews with five downhill trails including one expert jump
trail. The 2013 summer additions include a beginner downhill trail and an
additional expert trails. Outside of the Steamboat Bike Park, work will
continue on a new 6% grade multi-use cross country trail on Mt. Werner.
A bike friendly community, Steamboat prides itself on welcoming cyclists
with open arms, whether its professional athletes training, regional world class mountain bikers taking on one of the
grueling courses around town, or commuters on cruisers peddling to one of the town’s bike-friendly events. Bikes are
encouraged throughout town with added amenities such as public bike corrals, bike racks on the free buses, and specially
marked areas for cyclists.
The ski area remains one of the most popular attractions in the summertime with the Coca Cola Adventure Zone, Gondola
Rides, world class hiking and mountain biking trails, and special summer events and activities on the mountain and in the
base area.
Steamboat is known around the globe as a winter playground mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. It’s just that now, summer is fast
gaining ground and attracting the focus of individuals from recreational first-timers to adrenaline junkies and elite athletes. Find
out what Men’s Journal thought of summer in Ski Town, U.S.A.
Gondola Rides
Gain a new perspective over 9000 feet above the Yampa Valley. Thunderhead Peak and more than 50 miles of hiking and
mountain biking trails are easily accessible with a ride on Steamboat’s 8-person Gondola, whisking guests nearly 2,000 feet up
the mountain and offering massive views of the valley below. The Gondola operates daily from 10 am-4 pm during the summer
season and on weekend after Labor Day through September.
Steamboat Season Passes: 2013/2014 Winter Season Passholders can use their winter pass for unlimited summer gondola rides
during the 2013 summer. Guests can also purchase a summer-specific season pass, a mountain bike season pass, and daily
tickets for easy access to the mountain. The resort also offers the critter pass, where pets can get a photo pass for easy
identification. A portion of the critter pass goes to the Routt County Humane Society. Information for all season pass types can
be found online at www.steamboat.com/seasonpass or by calling Steamboat at 800.922.2722.
Respect The Mountain Environment: Don’t litter-pack it in, pack it out; don’t remove any vegetation; respect all trail
closures; don’t approach, feed or touch wildlife; stay on the designated trails at all times; stay clear of all chairlifts, equipment
and lift towers as they may move at any time for maintenance and, smoking is strictly prohibited in all areas of the ski resort.
Hiking on the Mountain
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The Vista Nature Trail, a one-mile handicapped accessible loop starting at
the top of the gondola, is a wide, graded, gravel path for the first ½-mile then
turns into a traditional hiking trail for the second ½- mile. Yampatika offers
Vista to Valley, guided interpretive nature walks down Thunderhead Trail
every Saturday.
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The Thunderhead Hiking Trail is a three-mile trail from the base to the top
of the gondola that offers a 2,180-foot elevation gain/loss and meanders
through aspen and evergreen groves, offering scenic vistas of the Valley.
Biking on the Mountain
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Steamboat Bike Park opened during the summer of 2012 with 5 trails including one expert technical jump trail, developed
and built by trail designers Gravity Logic and Steamboat mountain crews. Rawhide, an expert trail, and Tenderfoot, a
beginner trail, will be added for the 2013 summer.
NEW 6% grade, multi-use cross country trail following a variety of terrain on Mt. Werner. Completion anticipated late
summer 2013.
Over 50 miles of world-class mountain biking terrain spreads across Steamboat Mountain, plus hundreds more in the
surrounding Routt County area, catering to all levels of mountain bikers.
Rentals: full and front-suspension bikes at the Steamboat Bike Shop, including new Specialized and Kona downhill
mountain bikes, full-body armor and helmets; and cruiser bike rentals.
Private and semi-private clinics are available for all levels of riders through the
Steamboat Mountain Bike School.
Guests can bring their own mountain biking equipment; Mountain Bike Uplift is needed
to utilize Gondola access to Thunderhead.
Steamboat Bike Park pass is required to access downhill trails in the park.
Dining Delicacies
Oasis Sundeck Bar & Grill-Kick back and savor the flavor of the islands at 9,000 feet above sea level. Oasis serves lunch,
frozen cocktails and ice-cold beer daily during the summer.
Sunset Happy Hour- On select Thursday evenings during the summer, savor spectacular sunsets, tasty tapas and your favorite
cocktails at Thunderhead Reds bar at the top of the Gondola. Call 970-871-5150 for reservations.
Guided Gourmet Hike- Steamboat Ambassadors guide hikers on a trek along the Vista Nature Trail followed by a white-linen
lunch buffet on Wednesday and Friday; Sunday hikers will enjoy Sunday Brunch on the Mountain. Buffet and brunch selection
consists of international cheeses, croissants, baguettes, fresh Italian pasta, seafood salads, assorted fruits, rare peppered sliced
round of beef, smoked turkey, country ham, salmon filet, lobster, fresh chocolate-dipped strawberries, éclair and summer
cobblers By reservation only, please call 970-879-0740.
Hazie’s Dinners- Enjoy the most spectacular sunset while enjoying culinary themed creations with the resort’s newest
nighttime dining experience, Hazie’s Dinners. Dinners are priced-fixed and include salad, entrée, dessert and gondola ride.
Hazie’s delectable 3-course dinners feature healthy seasonal fare Friday and Saturday evenings from mid-June through Labor
Day. Please call 970-871-5150 for reservations.
Sunday Brunch on the Mountain-Elegance, atmosphere & live jazz combine to make this a morning you’ll always remember.
Hazie’s chefs serve up a spectacular all-you-can-eat style buffet with incredible views of the Yampa Valley below, plus a glass
of champagne or mimosa for guests 21 years of age or older. The brunch package includes gondola ride and taxes. Available
Sundays, from mid-June through Labor Day. Please call 970-871-5150 for reservations.
Gondola Joe’s-Go Joe’s, the hottest bistro in Gondola Square, offers pippin’ hot cappuccino, latte, espresso, coffee, ice coffee
drinks, hot cocoa, ice cream & gelato, baked goods, breakfast burritos, soup, custom-built sandwiches, chili, smoothies, soft
drinks and so much more. There’s no closer place to fuel up before heading up the Steamboat Gondola.
Haymaker Patio Grill-The Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s Food & Beverage team was selected as the new Food &
Beverage Manager for the Haymaker Golf Course and Clubhouse restaurant, starting during the 2012 summer season. The
Haymaker Patio Grill features an all-day clubhouse menu with items sourced from local suppliers including Steamboat Meat &
Seafood Company. Whether dining in the clubhouse, on the patio or around the course, food selections span the spectrum
featuring salads, sandwiches and entrees including the house specialty – the Boat Burger, a single, double or triple patty burger
topped with all the fixin’s. The restaurant hosts themed evenings every night of the week as well as special holiday events, such
as Mother's Day Brunch. The Clubhouse facility is available for special events for groups and weddings.
Coca Cola Adventure Zone
The #1 Family Resort in the winter, is also the #1 place to be in the summer with the Coca Cola Adventure Zone in the heart of
Gondola Square. The Adventure Zone offers activities for children of all ages including:
Slingshot Trampoline Bungee Jump- A safe and fun way for the entire family to experience "big air" on the mountain. Steamboat’s
slingshot combines the excitement of bungee jumping with the fun of trampoline jumping.
East Face Climbing Wall-Steamboat's 24-foot rock climbing wall, situated at the base of the ski area, offers a challenging and
thrilling experience for ages 5 and above. See if you can summit the East Face Wall!
Kids Bounce- kids of all ages will enjoy this bouncing adventure in an enclosed split-level, 15 by 15 foot inflatable castle.
Ropes Course- children and adults are harnessed in as they prepare to challenge their mind and body on different ropes course
elements including the rope bridge and ladder.
Human Gyro- Try Steamboat’s most mesmerizing attraction. Spin and twist your way to fun alone or with a friend.
Mechanical Bull – Gondola Square Adventure Zone’s latest attraction! Slip into the saddle and ride it like they do in the big leagues
and see if you can hold on!
Alpine Slide: The resort and Howelsen Hill have teamed up to offer thrill seekers the Ride & Slide Package. Adrenaline junkies
receive three Howler Alpine Slide tickets and one all-day Steamboat gondola ticket for a special price. The Howler is the
steepest alpine slide in Colorado is an exciting experience in the heart of downtown Steamboat Springs.
Kids’ Adventure Club
Kids’ Adventure Club is a vacation for parents. Children can participate in day, week or season long club sessions with
activities for children ages 3-12 years old. Hours of operation: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, June -August.
• Mini Campers, 3-4 years old. Activates: short hikes, arts & crafts, outdoor games and water sports
• Yampa Campers, kindergarten – 2nd grade. Activities: Strings in the Mountains concerts, canoeing, arts & crafts,
Bungee Jump Trampoline and outdoor games.
• Routt Scouts, ages 8 to 12. Activities: Steamboat Lake, Craig Wave Pool, Hahn’s Peak Lake, mountain biking, arts &
crafts, outdoor games and riding the Alpine Slide. Hours of operation: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday,
June through August.
Events & Music
Steamboat is home to numerous special events in the summer. Visit www.steamboat.com for a complete calendar of events.
June
32nd Steamboat Marathon Half-Marathon and 10K
25th Rocky Mountain Ford Mustang Roundup
11th Art on the Mountain
August
18th Mt. Werner Classic Trail Run
9th Steamboat Wine Festival
99th Routt County Fair
July
110th Cowboys’ Roundup Days Fourth of July Celebration
33rd Hot Air Balloon Rodeo
39th Art in the Park
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29 Steamboat Mountain Soccer Tournament
September
Wild West Air Fest Labor Day Celebration
28th 10K at 10,000 Feet Trail Run
Rally Colorado
5th Steamboat OktoberWest
The Free Summer Concert Series features numerous community concerts throughout the summer season. Past performances at
Howelsen Hill and in the resort’s base area have included Rusted Root, the Freddy Jones Band, Susan Tedeschi, Michael Franti
& Spearhead, John Hiatt, Lyle Lovett, Keb Mo and more.
Steamboat Strings Music Festival offers free family concerts in addition to a variety of classical and contemporary evening
performances. The Strings Music Festival includes more than 150 artists participating in performances and education programs.
Strings is nationally recognized as one of the foremost music festivals in the country and debuted a new music pavilion in 2008.
Steamboat Ski Resort Shopping
Steamboat’s retail shops offer summer shoppers a multitude of options with locations in the base area, on the mountain and on
Lincoln Avenue, the heart of downtown Steamboat. Choose from mountain bike accessories, resort wear, logo wear & ball
caps, souvenirs and gifts. On select weekends throughout summer, local artisans display their crafts in gondola square as part of
Art on the Mountain.
Catered Events & Private Functions
Events at Steamboat are made in heaven . . . well almost. Imagine entertaining in the mountains high above the Yampa Valley.
Let Steamboat’s special event professionals design your dream wedding, family reunion or group function. Menus are tailored
to your taste and budget. Panoramic views, quaking aspens, spruce & fir trees and the emerald green valley set the stage for an
event you and your guests will always remember. The resort welcomes parties from 60 to 360 for a unique mountain-top
experience.
Camping & Wilderness Areas
With over 1,000 square miles of multi-use public lands including Routt National Forest, several Colorado State Parks and two
wilderness areas surrounding Steamboat Springs, the area is ripe for backcountry camping and adventure. Some of the most
popular sites include:
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Fish Creek Falls - a breathtaking 283-foot waterfall just four miles from downtown.
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Mount Zirkel Wilderness - one of the state's most remote and spectacular wilderness areas stretching from Buffalo Pass to the
Wyoming border. Featuring 173 miles of trails, including 27 miles of the Continental Divide Trail.
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Flat Tops Wilderness Area - encompasses 235,230 acres just 20 miles south of Steamboat Springs with unique geological
features, vistas, sheer volcanic cliffs and numerous alpine lakes.
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Rabbit Ears Pass - on Highway 40, this pass is named after a highly visible volcanic rock formation resembling a pair of
rabbit ears.
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Steamboat Lake, Pearl Lake, and Stagecoach Lake State Parks - these state parks have camping facilities, fishing and boating
opportunities.
SUMMER AREA ACTIVITIES
Summer activities are only limited by your imagination and include: Alpine Slide, Art on the Mountain, ATV Tours, Boat
Rentals, Bungee-Trampoline, Kids Bounce, Disc Golf, Climbing Wall, Fly Fishing, Golf, Gondola Rides, Hiking, Dining,
Helicopter Tours, Horseback Rides, Kayaking, Kids’ Camps, Mountain Biking, Old Town Hot Springs Pools & Waterslide,
Nature Exhibits/Tours, ProRodeo series, Rock Climbing, Music Festivals, Whitewater Rafting, Wagon Rides and much more.
For the most up-to-date information on the resort, packages, events, concerts, recommended rides & hikes, or other summer
activities, log onto Steamboat’s website at www.steamboat.com.
BICYCLE FRIENDLY
Bicycle Friendly Business: Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation has pedaled, climbed and cruised its way to earn
Platinum Designation in Bicycle Friendly Business from the Routt County Riders for it contributions to the cycling
community of Steamboat Springs and Routt County. The Bicycling Friendly Business program awarded Platinum,
Gold and Bronze status to nine businesses across the community.
Bicycle Friendly Communities – Gold Level: The League of American Bicyclists announced the largest round of
Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC) in the program's history. First called out for its community efforts in 2007,
Steamboat was featured for the second straight year with Gold Status this past spring 2012. Steamboat joins 16
other communities in the state to be recognized and is only one of 4 Colorado communities to enjoy Gold Status.
Inaugural USA Pro Challenge: Steamboat hosted Stages 4 & 5 of the inaugural USA Pro Challenge. The entire community
turned out to welcome riders, teams and spectators from around the globe. This international race enjoyed 1 million spectators
for the event, delivering an $83.5 million economic impact to the state.
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STEAMBOAT MANAGEMENT TEAM
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-WINTER 2012/2013-The Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation is managed by a talented and highly
knowledgeable team of industry professionals with a level of expertise that is unparalleled within the industry. The following provides the
names, titles and respective bios for the Steamboat management team.
STEAMBOAT SKI & RESORT CORPORATION
CHRIS DIAMOND
PRESIDENT & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Chris Diamond began his ski industry career in 1972, when he joined Sherburne Corporation (which later became S-K-I Ltd.) at
Killington Vermont, serving as assistant to the president. In 1977, he was appointed general manager of the company’s Mount
Snow Ski Resort and vice president of the Sherburne Corporation. In 1994, he returned to Killington to serve as S-K-I Ltd.’s vice
president of business development. In 1995, he was appointed vice president of Vermont operations for S-K-I Ltd., in which
capacity he also served as president of the Killington and Mount Snow resorts. He returned to Mount Snow to serve as vice
president and managing director in 1996, upon S-K-I Ltd.’s acquisition by American Skiing Company (ASC). In 1999, he moved
to the Steamboat where he currently serves as president & COO of the resort. Diamond is a past chairman of the National Ski Areas Association,
Colorado Ski Country USA and past board member of the Vermont Ski Areas Association. He currently serves as member of the Board of
Directors and Executive Committee for CSCUSA, the state trade association for the $2.5 billion Colorado ski industry. He is a member of the
Board of Trustees of the Yampa Valley Community Foundation, the Urban Renewal Authority Advisory Committee, the Yampa Valley Airport
Advisory Commission, Board of Directors of the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association and Government Affairs Committee of the
National Ski Areas Association. He was a member of the 2008 University of Denver Strategic Issues Panel on Constitutional Reform. Diamond
earned a Bachelor’s degree from Middlebury College and a Master’s degree from University of Massachusetts.
ROB PERLMAN
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT- SALES & MARKETING
Rob Perlman is responsible for all aspects of marketing and sales at the resort including marketing, brand management, advertising,
promotions, direct/database marketing, international and domestic sales, online marketing, Steamboat Central Reservations®,
Steamboat Grand, strategic partnerships, and public relations. Perlman works closely with the Steamboat marketing team in
continuing the growth of the Steamboat brand as the nation’s premier family-friendly resort with its world-famous Champagne
Powder® snow and authentic western hospitality. Previously, Perlman served as Senior Vice President of Sale & Marketing for
Steamboat and Winter Park Resorts, part of the Intrawest family of resorts. While at Winter Park, he expanded and capitalized on
the legendary moguls of Mary Jane and the new resort improvements at the Village at Winter Park. Prior to joining Intrawest, Perlman was
President and CEO of Colorado Ski Country USA. While there, the state’s skier visits surpassed 12.5 million three times which remain the high
water mark. While at CSCUSA, Perlman served as the ski industry representative on the Colorado Tourism Office Board and served as Chairman
in 2007 and 2008. He was also a board member of Visit Denver, serves as a Trustee of the Colorado Conservation Trust and held a position on
Denver International Airport’s Vision Design Team. Along with his various positions in the Colorado tourism arena, Perlman’s tenure in the ski
industry has included leadership roles at several resorts in Colorado and California, where he developed and implemented progressive and
comprehensive marketing and sales programs. Perlman is no stranger to Colorado as he grew up in Evergreen, Colorado and raced for the
Winter Park Ski Team as an age class racer.
DOUG ALLEN
VICE PRESIDENT – MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS
Doug Allen, VP-Mountain Operations, has been in the ski industry for nearly four decades and oversees all mountain operations
including lift operations, lift maintenance, ski patrol, snowmaking, slope maintenance, trail grooming, snow removal and lift
construction. Allen has been with the resort since 1986 serving as Director of Mountain Operations from 1990-2003 and Lift
Manager from 1986-1990. Prior to joining Steamboat, he worked in various lift related positions for Copper Mountain Resort for
14 years. Allen was appointed by the Governor to the Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board from 1990-98, holding the
chairman position for the last three years of his term and served as ski area representative on the CPTSB-Technical Committee.
The CPTSB regulates aerial tramways, surface lifts and tows used for recreational purposes in Colorado. As 25+-year member of
the ANSI B77 Committee, the group responsible for national tramway standards, he has represented the ski industry in code development and
currently holds an elected position to the National Tramway Standards Board. Allen, who is also a member of Colorado Ski Country USA's
Operations Committee, received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Denver.
RANDY HOWIE
VICE PRESIDENT – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Randy Howie, a 25-year veteran of the ski industry, currently oversees all information technology and software development for the Steamboat
Ski & Resort Corp. Prior to the sale of Steamboat in 2007 to Intrawest, Howie was the Vice President of Information Technology Business
Solutions for Steamboat’s parent company, American Skiing Company (ASC), where he managed the application portfolio across seven resorts
as well as a team of business analysts who supported software and information assets for the enterprise. Before his role with ASC, Howie’s
experience spanned financial and technical responsibilities across Steamboat including Sr. Director of I.T., Technical Manager of Software
Development and Controller of Steamboat Central Reservations®. Prior to arriving in Ski Town, U.S.A.®, he held the position of Director of
Revenue and Lodging accounting at Copper Mountain Resort and managed a business technology consulting practice within a regional public
accounting firm. Howie graduated from the School of Business Administration at the University of Michigan with concentrations in Finance and
Information Technology. A Certified Public Accountant in the State of Colorado, Howie is an avid cyclist, skier, photographer as well as
volunteers for Steamboat Strings in the Mountains Music Festival.
JIM SCHNEIDER
VICE PRESIDENT – SKIER SERVICES
Jim Schneider, VP-Skier Services since October 2002 and 30 year industry veteran, is responsible for the Ski & Snowboard
School, competition services, the Kids’ Vacation Center, summer mountain activities, guest services and Ambassadors, and all lift
and ski school ticket operations. Prior to becoming VP, Schneider held the positions of Senior Director Skier Services 1999-2002,
Manager of Ski & Snowboard School 1995-1999, Ski & Snowboard School Supervisor 1989-1994, and Ski Instructor 1982-1988.
While working seasonally at the resort prior to 1999, Schneider worked summers since 1983 with Routt County Landscaping
where he ultimately became managing partner. He also worked with the Steamboat Marketing team as a traveling sales
representative through the mid 1980’s. He is currently a member of the URAAC (Urban Renewal Authority Advisory Committee) to the City of
Steamboat working closely with Base Area developers and the Public Improvement process of the Ski Area Base. Schneider also serves as a
member of the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association Marketing Committee since 2000 and has twice served on its Special Event
funding committee. He has served as chairman for the Steamboat stages of the inaugural 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge, 2006 Olympic Trials,
three Freestyle World Cups, several Bumps & Jumps and Mercury Tour events as well as has been involved in numerous industry associations
including the Professional Ski Instructors of America, serving as its Rocky Mountain Division President 1991-1996, and remains active with his
Trainers Accreditation Certification. With a Bachelor of Science from Ohio State University, Schneider has called Steamboat Springs, Colorado,
home for the past three decades.
TRISH SULLIVAN
VICE PRESIDENT – HUMAN RESOURCES
Trish Sullivan, a 24-year industry expert, is responsible for management of all human resources functions, including employment,
training, labor relations, payroll, benefits, workers compensation as well as risk management for the ski area, Steamboat Grand and
Steamboat Central Reservations®. Sullivan is also responsible for the management of The Ponds, an Employee Housing apartment
complex. Sullivan is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and a member of the Society for Human
Resources Management. She began her HR career with Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Oil Shale Division in Grand Junction,
Colorado before joining Steamboat in 1989. A Steamboat resident since 1988, she is actively involved in the community including
a board of directors member of the Yampa Valley Housing Authority, an intergovernmental agency, Steamboat Mental Health
Local Advisory Committee, and board member of Comunidad Integrada. A native of Southern California; Sullivan attended Cerritos College in
Norwalk, California.
DAVID HIRAWASA
VICE PRESIDENT - FINANCE
David Hirasawa, was named Vice President of Finance for the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation in the summer of 2011. He is responsible for
all aspects of financial operations, accounting functions and strategic analysis for the ski area, the Steamboat Grand and Steamboat Central
Reservations®. Most recently, Hirasawa was the Vice President, Finance & Accounting for Canyons Resort, one of the fastest growing winter
resorts in the United States, based in Park City, UT. Prior to Canyons, he served as Director of Financial and Strategic Analysis with Talisker
Mountain Inc., and from 2003 to 2007 held multiple roles including Director of Financial Analysis and Investor Relations for American Skiing
Company. Hirasawa began his career as an analyst in investment banking based out of New York City with The Bank of New York. Hirasawa is
a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, and holds a minor degree in Environmental Studies.
JAMES SNYDER
VICE PRESIDENT – RESORT SERVICES
Ski industry veteran and hospitality executive, James Snyder, was named Vice President of Resort Services for the Steamboat Ski & Resort
Corporation in December 2011. In his role with the resort, Snyder will be responsible for all aspects of F&B operations (mountain and hotel),
base area services, building maintenance, janitorial, security, parking and shuttles for the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. He brings a
wealth of experience across food & beverage, lodging operations including AAA Four Diamond level properties, mountain resort & hospitality
management and customer service initiatives. Most recently, Snyder was the Vice President, Procurement for Talisker Corporation, owner of The
Canyons Ski Resort, in Park City, UT. Prior to Talisker, he served as Vice President of Food and Beverage and Lodging for the Canyons from
2008 to 2010; Corporate Vice President of Food & Beverage for American Skiing Company from 2003 to 2008; and Food & Beverage Director
for the Grand Summit Hotel at The Canyons from 2000 to 2003. In addition to his ski industry experience, Snyder has held several management
and executive roles most notably as the Executive Vice President of the Good Earth Corporation, a pioneering company in the area of natural
foods and environmental initiatives. Snyder is a graduate of California State University, Northridge with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.
BILLY KIDD
DIRECTOR-SKIING
Billy Kidd grew up in Stowe, Vermont and raced internationally for nine years on the U.S. Ski Team. While racing, he studied at
the University of Colorado and graduated in 1969 with a degree in economics. After establishing his prominence in the ski world
in the 1964 Olympics-becoming the first American man to win Olympic medal in skiing-Kidd marked yet another “first” for
American men by becoming the first person to win both Amateur and Pro World Championships in a single year-1970. He went
on to win the Amateur World Championship in Val Gardena, Italy. Then Kidd turned pro and two weeks later won the World
Pro Championships. Kidd has made his home Steamboat Springs, Colorado since 1970 and spends the winter as Director of
Skiing at the Steamboat Ski Area and running the Billy Kidd Performance Center. He continues to bring attention to skiing through his
involvement in just every other aspect of the sport-TV commentator at numerous Olympics; Head Skiing Coach for Special Olympics as well as
equipment design, books, videos and movies. Kidd, a graduate of the University of Colorado, has hosted a free ski clinic at Steamboat nearly
every day sharing his love of the sport with others.
SHERRY GIBSON
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
With 32 years of industry experience, Sherry Gibson provides professional daily administrative services for the office of the President of the
Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. The Executive Department is responsible for the perpetuation, continued development, profitability and
promotion of the resort, assists in the development of granting philosophy, execution and maintenance of contributions budget as well as the
community relations plan. Gibson joined the Steamboat Ski Area as an AP Clerk in 1980 before moving to Accounting Office Manager in 1982
and finally to her current position, Executive Assistant, in 1994. In addition to her experience with the resort, she worked for Wehrenberg
Theatres, Inc. in St. Louis, MO, for more than 12 years. Gibson serves as Chair for Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s Snowball Organizing
Committee, a member of the resort’s Scholarship Fund Committee, the Service Task Force, and Communication Task Force and the Yampa
Valley Community Foundations’ Grant Advisory Committee.
ROCHELLE ARNOLD
DIRECTOR-RETAIL/RENTAL
Rochelle Arnold, who was named Director of Retail/Rental in Sept. 2012, oversees the direction for seventeen retail/rental outlets and its nine
managers and roughly 100 employees. A 16-year industry professional, Arnold started her career in the ski industry at Sugarloaf Ski Resort in
Maine where she held positions in the ticket office and retail department. She joined Steamboat’s ticket office in 1998 and was quickly promoted
to the rental department. In 2000, Arnold became a supervisor in rental reservations before moving to manager in 2003. For the past six years,
she has been responsible for rental operations, including developing the resort’s rental referral program as well as operational procedures for Ski
Delivery Express, a customized rental delivery service. In addition to her ski industry roles, she has held manager positions with Mountain West
Environments in Steamboat Springs as well as teacher and field assistance duties with Colorado State University’s department of horticulture and
the Maine State Soil and Water Conservation Service.
KATIE BROWN
DIRECTOR-SALES & EBUSINESS
Director of sales and ebusiness, Katie Brown, an 21-year industry veteran, oversees all aspects of tour and leisure sales as well as the operational,
functional and structural aspects of the web/online efforts for the Steamboat Ski Area and Steamboat Grand. Prior to the resort’s acquisition by
Intrawest in March 2007, Brown was also responsible for The Canyons Resort, Grand Summit Resort Hotel and Sundial Lodge in Park City, UT.
Brown is a graduate of the University of Colorado with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with an emphasis in marketing and
information systems. She has been with the resort since 1991 holding the following positions Kids’ Vacation Center Instructor, Kids’ Adventure
Club Counselor, Steamboat Central Reservations’ Sales Agent, Group Sales Manager, International Sales Manager, National Sales Manager
before becoming director in 1998. Brown, who is married with two children, serves on various organizations such as a board member for the
Community Agriculture Alliance, Steamboat Springs Montessori Board and Catamount Advisory Board of Governors and has completed the
extensive leadership program, Leadership Steamboat.
KURT CASTOR
DIRECTOR-LIFT MAINTENANCE
With more than a decade of experience, Kurt Castor oversees all mechanical and electrical maintenance for Steamboat’s lift system, which
encompasses 18 lifts including the 8-passenger gondola and six high-speed chairlifts. He has held several positions in the Lift Maintenance
department since first joining the resort as a lift operator in 1989, then returning as a lift mechanic in 1994. Castor was honored as the company’s
Employee of the Year for the 2005/06 winter season.
DAVID CRISLER
DIRECTOR-SLOPE/VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Having been with the resort since 1969, director of slope/vehicle maintenance David Crisler has seen and been a part of it all. He currently is
responsible for summer & winter mountain maintenance, snowmaking, snow removal, vehicle maintenance, terrain parks and grooming
operations including the resort’s state-of-the-art grooming fleet which carry a price tag of nearly $250,000 for each machine. Over his 43-year
tenure with the company, Crisler has held the following positions: summer trail crew (1969-1982), lift operator (1969-1970), ski patroller (19701982) and assistant director of slope maintenance (1983-1999) before becoming director of slope/vehicle maintenance in 1999. He is actively
involved with Colorado Ski Country USA’s Grooming/Snowmaking Committee and was a member of the Ski Area Vehicle Maintenance
Institute. Almost considered a local now, Crisler has raced in several ski series, Gelandesprung ski jumped historic Howelsen Hill’s 70- & 90meter jumps and spent a summer bull riding.
JANET FISCHER
DIRECTOR-AIRLINE PROGRAMS
Janet Fischer oversees all aspects associated with the resort’s multi-million dollar airline program including air service contracts, scheduling,
pricing and yield management, air packages, airport operations liaison and evaluating new airline service and opportunities. A 26-year industry
professional, Fischer started with Steamboat in 1987 and quickly moved to sales administrator responsible for the air reports and analysis within
one year. In 1991, she became the marketing administrator taking on additional marketing functions in addition to the air program. Since 1995,
Fischer has been directly responsible for Steamboat’s direct flight air program serving as the airline program manager, then as Director of Airline
Programs. Fischer is a graduate of Washington State University with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology.
WALTER FRANK
CONTROLLER
A certified public accountant since 1987, Walter Frank is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations ensuring accurate and timely reporting
of financial information, managing year round employees and seasonal accounting support staff and maintaining relationships with corporate office
and outside business associates. Frank, who worked for various CPA firms in Grand Junction, Colorado, joined the resort in 1991 as a tax manager
before assuming his current role as controller in 2001. He is a graduate of Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, with a Bachelor of Arts in
accounting.
SUZY GOOD
DIRECTOR-TICKETING
With over 30 years of experience in the travel industry that spans from the sunny beaches to the snowcapped mountains, Suzy Good is
Steamboat’s Director of Ticketing where she is responsible for the operations of the ticket office, ski school ticket office, ski school call center,
Kids’ Vacation Center front desk and instructor payroll. During her tenure with the resort, she has held the various positions in the Ski School
Ticket Office including sales, supervisor and manager. Before joining Steamboat, Good worked for Florida Export Group - Duty Free Shops on
NCL, Black Seas Shipping, Holland America Lines and Commodore Cruise Lines.
DAVE HERMAN
ENGINEER-LIFT SYSTEMS
With over three decades of experience, Dave Herman oversees all engineering for Steamboat’s lift system, which encompasses 18 lifts including
the 8-passenger gondola and six high-speed chairlifts. Herman holds an Associate Science degree in Electronics Technology from Rangley Junior
College and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology from Weber State University. He has held several positions in the Lift
Maintenance department including lift maintenance electrician, electrical supervisor and electrical & gondola maintenance director since first
joining the resort in 1976. Prior to moving to Steamboat, Herman worked for Atmos Corporation out of Dallas, Texas. He met his wife, Julie, on
the resort’s old Stagecoach Gondola, has two children and has lived in Steamboat for 34 years. Herman is a captain in the Civil Air Patrol and an
active member of the local CAP squadron.
DAVE IRISH
MANAGING BROKER
Dave Irish, with over 30 years of ski resort real estate experience at both Eastern and Western resorts, truly understands the needs and dreams of
the vacation second home owner. Starting out with the earliest condominium development at Killington, his work has included the incredible
expansion of Vail and Beaver Creek, and now, the re-development and expansion of the Steamboat Resort. Irish’s background includes a degree
in Economics, years of construction and resort development experience, and a lifetime passion for skiing all around the world. He has had
extensive experience in Interval Ownership and has a strong background in understanding all aspects of resort real estate and living. His hobbies
include skiing, mountain biking, and raising and riding horses with his wife, Ann.
JOHN KOHNKE
DIRECTOR-PATROL
Steamboat’s Patrol Director, John Kohnke, is responsible for the patrol staff (trained in emergency and lifesaving medical procedures), advanced
life support program, on-mountain SlopeWise safety & education programs, the Steamboat safety poster contest and acts liaison with various
emergency medical organizations such as the Yampa Valley Medical Center and Routt County Search & Rescue. In the summer, he runs the
summer activities in the Gondola Square Adventure Zone such as mountain biking and is responsible for medical response and on-mountain
safety. Since joining the resort in 1974, Kohnke has held the following positions: Lift Operator, Mail Room, Trail Crew Sawyer, Trail Crew
Blaster, Ski Patroller, Ski Patrol Supervisor, Asst. Director Ski Patrol and Asst. Director Slope and Vehicle Maintenance before moving to Patrol
Director in 2000. A graduate of Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, he is a member of the National Ski Patrol and serves
on the Routt County EMS Advisory Council.
KAREN KOSAKOWSKI
DIRECTOR-SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
With more than two decades within the software industry, Karen Kosakowski, director of software development, oversees and manages all
software development projects primarily the custom reservation booking systems: CORIS, iCORIS as well as their online storefront applications.
Prior to becoming director in 2004, she held several positions during her tenure with the resort including accounting and fulfillment clerk,
product maintenance, programmer and project manager. Kosakowski, who holds a Bachelor of Science in Technical Management from Regis
University in Denver, previously managed a Software Test Development group for McData, the leading provider of storage networking solutions,
and had the honor of becoming the first female Air Crew Chief in the United States Marine Corps. Kosakowski maintains a connection to the
agricultural community by raising alpacas.
MIKE POIROT
DIRECTOR-MARKETING
Mike Poirot, a 20-year marketing professional, is the director-marketing for the resort and responsible for all aspects of advertising,
merchandising, promotions, direct marketing, marketing events, collateral production and all ‘media purchasing’ aspects of the web. Prior to
joining the resort in January 2007, Poirot held numerous marketing management and strategic marketing positions for AOL Web Properties;
Internet Commerce Systems; Ford Motor Company and MCI Communications. A former Colorado certified public accountant, Poirot earned a
Bachelor of Science in Accounting as well as a Masters of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Denver.
PAULA SEARS
DIRECTOR-STEAMBOAT CENTRAL RESERVATIONS®
Paula Sears has been with the resort as director of Steamboat Central Reservations since 1989. With over 30 years of experience in the travel
industry, Sears, who oversees an annual staff of 45 individuals, which increases to nearly 100 in the winter, is responsible for all aspects of
central reservations department including providing customers with complete vacation information and reservations, handling several large local
corporate accounts and outbound vacations for Steamboat. SCR is comprised of sales, travel, vendor relations, accounting and fulfillment
departments with a multi-million dollar annual budget. Prior to joining the resort, she held the director of reservations position with the
Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association as well as manager of the Iron Horse Inn in Steamboat. Sears, who holds a Bachelor of Science
from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois, is an active member in following organizations: CRADR, ASTA, IARE and IATAN.
LIZ WAHL
DIRECTOR-MOUNTAIN FOOD & BEVERAGE
Liz Wahl combines her 26-year, multi-style cuisine experience, from Classical to Caribbean to Asian, into the resort’s restaurants including the
resort’s signature establishments--Ragnar’s and Hazie’s. Prior to adding the F&B Director duties in 2004, Wahl served as executive chef from
2002 to present and Hazie’s chef from 1997 to 2002. She has held the F&B Director position at both the Guana Key Resort in the Bahamas and
Cayman Brac Resort in Cayman Islands as well Sous Chef for the Grand Olde House in Cayman Islands. She has worked from Hawaii to the
Caribbean with industry leaders such as Master Chef Tell and attended culinary schools in Germany and New Orleans. Her culinary talents span
the spectrum from pastries to desserts to extraordinary full-dinner presentations for one or one thousand. No trip to Steamboat is complete
without tasting her magical culinary creations.
DEB WERNER
DIRECTOR-LIFT OPERATIONS
Deb Werner, Lift Operations Director, started in the ticket office her first season with the resort in 1972 before moving to the lift department
where she has worked for the past 40 years. She is responsible for lift operations, ticket checking, night tubing, summer gondola operations,
summer gondola evacuation team and summer operational lift construction projects. The Steamboat Ski Area’s state-of-the-art lift system
encompasses 18 lifts including the 8-passenger gondola and six high-speed chairlifts. Werner serves on the Colorado Mountain College Ski Area
Operations Advisory committee and is married to Olympian, Colorado Hall of Fame and Steamboat native, Loris ‘Bugs’ Werner.
AUDREY WILLIAMS
DIRECTOR-FACILITIES
A 25-year industry expert, Audrey Williams, Steamboat’s Facilities Director, has been with the resort since 1992. As Facilities Director, she is
responsible for base area services, janitorial services, recycling, facilities maintenance, security, shuttle operations and uniforms. Prior to
assuming the director position in 2003, Williams held the following positions with the resort: Real Estate & Facilities Office Manager (19972003); Junior Accountant (1994-1997); Accounts Payable Clerk (1993-1994) and Skier Services Auditor (1992-1993). In addition to her resort
experience, she has work for Moguls Mountain Travel, which creates customized mountain vacations and CVS Pharmacy, which encompasses
4,187 stores in 32 states and the District of Columbia. Williams, whose photos grace many of the resort’s collateral pieces, is a graduate of
Central Connecticut State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and minor in Accounting.
NELSON WINGARD
DIRECTOR-SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOL
Nelson Wingard, Steamboat’s Ski & Snowboard School director, is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the department including
all ski & snowboard school programs. A 25-year veteran of the outdoor sports industry, Wingard most recently held the manager position of the
Crystal Mountain Ski & Snowboard School in addition to several positions with the Professional Ski Instructors of America. Wingard started his
career at Crystal Mountain’s Ski & Snowboard School in 1987. During summers, he instructed several soccer camps as well as served as head
coach for the Tacoma Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program and Race Team (92-99) and was a lead sailing instructor at Western Washington
University (1996). After solidifying his education curriculum at Western Washington University’s Woodring College of Education, Wingard
became manager of Crystal Mountain’s Ski & Snowboard School in 2000, and in summers acts as Rental & School Manager of Big Winds since
2002, the largest windsurfing rental operation in North America. He is also involved with the Professional Ski Instructors of America serving on
several teams, councils and committees including: the National Alpine Team (2004-2008), NW Technical Team (since 1998), Education
Advisory Council (since 2004) and NW Children’s Committee chairman (2000-2003). In addition, he has published several articles for the
Northwest Snowsports Instructor magazine. Wingard is a graduate of Western Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in Education (K12) and Tacoma Community College with an Associate of Arts & Science Degree.
CHRIS WYANT
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Since December 2006, Chris Wyant has held the position of executive chef of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation in overseeing the culinary
direction for the ski area including the award-winning Hazie’s & Ragnar’s restaurants, the new remodeled Thunderhead and Rendezvous Food
Courts, base area fixtures-the Bear River Bar & Grill and Gondola Joe’s-as well as all special events and banquets. Chef Wyant, a certified Chef
de Cuisine, brings a distinguished 19-year background in the culinary arts to the ski resort and its award-wining restaurants. His career has taken
him from overseeing the cuisine in mountaintop AAA Four-Diamond restaurants to leading hotels across the country including the AAA Fourand Five-Diamond lodging properties. Wyant came to Steamboat from Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia, where he served as food
and beverage director. From 2003 to 2005, he held the executive chef and food & beverage director position with the Steamboat Grand. Prior to
joining The Grand, he held numerous positions with Keystone Resort including executive chef of The Outpost, an 11,444’ mountaintop facility
that includes the AAA Four-Diamond restaurant, Alpenglow Stube, the Der Fondue Chessel, and the Timber Ridge Café; Chef de Cuisine of
Alpenglow Stube; Sous Chef of Der Fondue Chessel Restaurant; as well as held numerous culinary positions at Keystone’s Conference Center,
IdaBelles, and the Edgewater Café. A graduate of West Virginia University and the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts, Chef Wyant
apprenticed at the Greenbrier Hotel, a Mobil Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond property in White Sulphur Springs, W. VA. At the hotel, Chef
Wyant rotated through all culinary stations, from stocks, charcuteries, pastries and fine dining. He is a member of the American Culinary
Federation. Over his two decades in the industry, he has garnered many culinary awards including the Colorado Hotel Lodging Association’s
2001 Chef of the Year; First Place at the 2001 Governor’s Symposium in the Lamb Sauté and Team competitions; and, Best Desert at the 2000
Chef Celebrity Pro Am in Denver, Colorado.
STEAMBOAT GRAND
MIKE LOMAS
GENERAL MANAGER/VICE PRESIDENT
At the reins of the Steamboat Grand, serving as both vice president and general manager, is 34-year hospitality industry executive
Mike Lomas. Before coming to the Grand in Sept 2004, Lomas held the position of general manager of the Best Western
Ptarmigan Inn in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. While at the helm of the Ptarmigan Inn for 22 years, he served as a board member
for the Executive Marketing Advisory Committee of Best Western International as well acted as governor of Best Western
International. During his tenure with the Ptarmigan, Lomas also owned the Sky Valley Lodge and Alpiner Lodge for 12 years as
well as started Steamboat Lodging, Inc. Prior to the Ptarmigan, he held the General Manager position with the Ramada Inn in
Steamboat. During his tenure in Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.®, Lomas has established strong ties to the community and has actively been
involved with numerous community organizations and travel industry associations. He is currently a Certified Hotel Administrator from the
American Hotel & Motel Association as well as served on the Board of Directors for the Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association. He is a past
president of the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association (SSCRA), past board member of the SSCRA, served for 12 years as the
chairman of the SSCRA Summer Marketing Committee and was named the Businessman of the Year in 2002. In addition, he currently is a
member of the Steamboat Springs Arts Council, was a founding member of the Haymaker Golf Committee (1995-2001), taught as an Adjunct
Professor at Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat and was an original board member of the Save Perry Mansfield Campaign.
KAREN SCHNEIDER
DIRECTOR-SALES & MARKETING
Karen Schneider brings a distinguished 29-year background in the travel & leisure arena to her role as Director of Sales & Marketing. Her career
has taken her from large, specialty group events to award-wining hotels & resorts as well as travel services from coast to coast. Schneider most
recently held the position of on-site manager for The Rock Slope and Steamboat Wine Festival, two large, specialty groups. Prior to her group
work, she was sales manager for the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation; sales manager of the Steamboat Grand; road show coordinator for
Altour International; and general manager for National Travel Service in Los Angeles, CA. She has been honored with several awards during her
career as well as donates her time and expertise to charitable organizations in the Steamboat Springs community. Schneider holds a Bachelor's
Degree from Cal State LA.
SHANNON FORD
DIRECTOR-CATERING & CONFERENCE SERVICES
Shannon Ford is responsible for the management of food services for special events, groups as well as catering services in the Steamboat Grand.
The hotel features Steamboat Springs’ largest and most diverse meeting and event facilities with state-of-the-art technology throughout the
17,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor conference and function space. Prior to joining the Steamboat Grand team in 2001, Ford held various
positions with Destination Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International and Harrah’s. For more than a decade in the industry, she has garnered
numerous awards including Manager of the Year for Inverness Hotel & Golf Club as well as several service awards for Marriott International.
Ford is a graduate of Western Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration.
RENEE MARTINDALE
ROOMS DIVISION MANAGER
Renee Martindale, a 27-year hospitality management veteran, is the Rooms Division Manager for the Steamboat Grand. Martindale, a native of
Oak Creek, is responsible for all room operations for the property including front desk, housekeeping, bellstand, concierge and guest services.
Prior to her current position, she held the front desk manager for the past year and the executive housekeeper position with the hotel for three
years before that. She has worked for The Ranch in Steamboat before joining the Steamboat Grand in 2000. She currently lives in Oak Creek
with her husband, Mike, and has four children and five grandchildren.
BRETT REDDISH
HOTEL RESERVATIONS MANAGER
Brett Reddish, who has been with the property since 2010, assumed the role of Guest Services Manager for the Steamboat Grand Hotel in July
2012. Prior to his current duties overseeing all areas of front office operations including guest services, concierge, and reservations with the
Grand, Reddish served as front desk supervisor. He is a graduate of the Hospitality Management program from the University of South Florida.
ERIK HYSLOP
EXECUTIVE CHEF
A graduate of the Culinary Arts Institute of Seattle, Erik Hyslop, has held the executive chef position with the Steamboat Grand since 2009,
where he has cultivated a diverse menu that utilizes the freshest ingredients focused on organic, natural and local fare. Before returning to the
Grand, Hyslop served as chef de cuisine for Isabel Pearl, a standout in the heart of the Pearl District in Portland, Oregon, known for food, culture
and architecture. Prior to the Isabel, he held the sous chef and chef of restaurants positions with the Steamboat Grand overseeing all culinary
aspects across the property. In addition, Hyslop held numerous positions with some of Seattle’s best culinary establishments including the
Troiani and Hotel Vintage Park’s Tulio restaurant.
PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT – STEAMBOAT SKI AREA & STEAMBOAT GRAND
MICHAEL LANE
PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR
Michael Lane, who has been in the industry for more than 20 years, joined the Company in June 1995 and has held the
position of public relations director since August 1997. He is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the department
including domestic and international public relations, crisis communications, community relations, Olympians and athlete
sponsorships, satellite uplink facility, mountain cam network, photography, videography and media relations for signature
events. He has overseen media relations for the Steamboat stages of the inaugural 2011 USA Pro Cycling Challenge, 2010 &
2006 Olympic Trials, three Freestyle World Cups, numerous Nordic Combined World Cups, several Bumps & Jumps and
Mercury Tour events. Before coming to Steamboat as PR manager, Lane served as public relations manager for Colorado Ski
Country USA, the state trade association for the $2.5 billion Colorado ski industry for four years. He has also worked for Cell
Technology in Boulder, CO and as an intern for former U.S. Senator Tim Wirth (D-CO) in Washington, DC. Lane has a
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Loyola University in Baltimore, Maryland.
LORYN KASTEN
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER
Loryn Kasten, a part of the ski industry for more than a decade, joined the resort in 2008 and is responsible for the day-to-day
public relations functions across all areas of the department for the resort. Prior to joining the PR department, Kasten was
director of public relations and communications at Durango Mountain Resort. She joined the Durango team in 2003 after
starting her career in the ski industry working for SKI Magazine and Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia. In addition,
Kasten has held public relations positions with the University of Colorado Recreation Center and KBCO-Radio 97.3 FM in
Boulder, Colorado. Kasten has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
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