Spring Fling-Steamboat, Colorado
April 4 – April 6, 2008 Come join us for us for our annual spring party in Steamboat Springs! The snow has been unbelievable this year at the ‘Boat with over 370 inches of legendary champagne powder and still counting. If you’ve never been to Steamboat, this is the year to come….with warm temperatures, no crowds and tons of snow the spring skiing and riding should be better than ever. Check out the spectacular deals we’ve got on lodging and lift tickets below.
Package Includes:
• 2 nights accommodations in Steamboat with tax
• Free Shuttle to shops, restaurants and lifts
• 2 ½ day lift ticket of champagne powder skiing Spring Fling Per Person Pricing 2008
PRICE PER PERSON BASED ON # OF PEOPLE
Studio + Loft - Ski Times Square $168(2) $139(3) $129(4)
One Bedroom - Ski Times Square or Shadow Run $180(2) $145(3) $134(4)
Two Bedroom – Shadow Run $129(4) $119(5) $109(6)
Two Bedroom – The Ranch & Villas at Walton Creek $139(4) $129(5) $119(6)
Two Bedroom - Ski Times Square $144(4) $134(5) $124(6)
Two Bedroom + Loft - Shadow Run $129(6) $119(7) $109(8)
Three Bedroom–The Ranch & Villas at Walton Creek $134(6) $124(7) $114(8)
Two Bedroom + Loft - Ski Times Square $134(6) $124(7) $114(8)
**Up Graded Style Lodging Options** pricing
PRICE PER PERSON BASED ON # OF PEOPLE
One Bedroom - Storm Meadow (Christie base) $195(2) $160(3) $149(4)
Two Bedroom - Storm Meadow (Christie base) $159(4) $149(5) $139(6)
Three Bedroom - Storm Meadow (Christie base) $149(6) $139(7) $129(8)
Two Bedroom - Terraces at Eagle ridge $159(2) $149(3) $139(4)
One Bedroom - Storm Meadow (club) $195(2) $160(3) $149(4)
Two Bedroom - Storm Meadow (club) $154(4) $144(5) $134 (6)
Two Bedroom + Den - Cross-Timbers $199(4) $189(5) $179(6) $169(7) $159(8)
Come on out and enjoy the amazing snow conditions this April in Steamboat Springs. So, take advantage of the SAVINGS and join us for an end of the year Ski/Travel Organizers tradition at this years annual Spring Fling!!
Ski & Travel Organizers
(800) 283-2754 x 217 •
tyler@skiorganizers.com •
Labels: Colorado, Steamboat
My Favorite Resort - Today …
A wise and reflective skier once noted, “ My favorite ski resort is the one I am skiing today.” Probably true for us all. None the less, I’m here to say, given a few blue sky days, Crested Butte, Colorado might well become your favorite ski resort – for all time.
Here is our recent first hand experience …
We arrived in Crested Butte this past Saturday night. The drive over from 60 degree Denver was beautiful, particularly as we drove down the Arkansas river valley and up over Monarch pass. Approaching Gunnison, the temperature begin to drop – quickly, all the way to 3 degrees. We turned north and 28 miles later, we cruised into the charming Historic District of Crested Butte, with snow piled high, up to eight feet in front of restaurants and shops, and higher still at the stop signs.
We continued on up the 3 mile drive to Crested Butte Mountain Resort, huge snow fields on all sides. A few minutes later we arrived at Mountaineer Square Lodge, an upscale condominium development and new “Village Center” with underground parking below significant retail space on the first floor, and spacious, well designed lodging above. Our unit, number 412, a one bedroom, two bath residence – was remarkable for it’s size (larger than many two bedroom units I have seen of late) as well as for it’s useful design and luxurious touches. We had a balcony looking into the courtyard, a deep jetted tub, two showers and a modern slate and stainless steel kitchen. Lodging here, you might find yourself saying, “I could live here”.
That first night we were looking for light fare for dinner. Room service would have been ideal – but that was one feature Mountaineer Square does not offer. Instead, we discovered Trackers Bar & Lounge, located on the second floor of the building. Trackers offers ‘take out’ and take out we did. A couple of tasty burgers, a tossed salad and a bottle of merlot later, and we were ready to settle into an easy chair and watch the gas fireplace, or one of two plasma TV’s and relax from the journey. Tomorrow we ski.
To be continued.
Labels: Colorado, Crested Butte
Keystone Is Bigger, and skis much, much better than you might imagine.
Another surprise directly ahead …
On our drive to the west from Denver we have already passed the historic town of Georgetown and the landmark skiing of Arapaho Basin. Now we descend from over 12,000 feet to the relatively low elevation of about 9,600 feet, when on the left you see impressive, yet not glitzy, Keystone Resort.
This place has a lot to offer a lot of different types of skiers. The reason can be found in the three mountains that comprise the skiing portion of this multifaceted resort.
Durcum, the “front mountain”, the only one you see from the highway, looks pretty gentle. It’s about 2,400 vertical, and much of this peak is designated as Green and Blue terrain. So warm up here – and take advantage of the night skiing, Wednesday – Saturday. It’s included on your daily lift ticket
You can have a blast at night, with almost no one around, skiing in a tuck from the summit down a groomer called Schoolmarm. Take it non stop to the Gondola (just don’t miss the Durcum Dash cutoff – or you end up at Peru Express. Time yourself. Hop the Gondola for a quick, out of the wind dash back to the top. Try it again, set your line and carve the turn. Or … take the Peru Express back up the mountain - and in two minutes you are cruising along under the stars in total, and I mean total, darkness. It’s a unique experience – at least in the west where night skiing if rare and the sky is generally clear. Try it.
Next morning, take that same gondola. But this time ski down the back side of Dercum to the Santiago Express – and on up to the top of North Peak, elevation 11, 660. OK, this is a different world – all stronger pitch blue and black terrain here. There are over a dozen challenging descents – and when you are done with this frolic, ski down Anticipation to the base of the Outback. Mountain number three, who would have guessed.
Take the Outback Express to the summit of the third and final Keystone peak, elevation 12,200 feet. Now it’s almost all Black terrain, with glades, and bumps and a notable lack of grooming! Is this Keystone? You bet. This resort can be gentle, yet fun, challenging but not intimidating if that’s what you seek – or downright difficult, particularly for those willing to hike a bit.
Did you say hike? Yup, Keystone has “above and beyond the lifts” terrain as well. In bounds, but out of sight. The Bergman and Erickson Bowls above North Peak, also the North and South Bowls - and the Wombat Chutes all above the Outback. All black terrain as you might imagine. But not Double Black, so try it.
There is so much more to Keystone than meets the eye. And the skiing is just the start.
Next time, lets take a look at the lodging and dining options. That’s an eye opener too.
Labels: Colorado, Keystone
Driving Into The Rockies.
Doesn’t matter how you get here. Some drive in, many fly. Others by bus with 45 other powder hounds. What matters is how you feel when you can finally see the Rockies. Looming out ahead, like some impregnable wall, the Colorado Rockies have inspired awe for generations untold.
As you start up into the foothills, past Denver, Morrison and the famous Red Rocks amphitheater, your anticipation is rewarded. There ahead is the bridge over I 70 near Evergreen – the one with no center support columns . This is the overpass designed so everyone can see underneath it, because here, at this exact point, the spires leading to the Continental Divide come directly into view. And what a view it is. The snow level on the side of the highway is building too!
Not long from now you are passing Georgetown. This is a historic mining town, with many authentic Victorian homes in well kept condition. This is also where John Denver filmed one of his best loved Christmas specials. Speaking of Christmas, Georgetown is also home to a wonderful Scandinavian gift store that sells truly unique yuletide decorations. You should stop and visit this charming village … but I know you won’t, and I can’t blame you. Maybe on the way home.
Ahead is the Eisenhower Tunnel, two tunnels really, one in each direction. Once through “the tunnel” all of Summit County, home to Keystone, Copper and Breckenridge comes into view. You are now passing through the Ten Mile Range, the very backbone of the Rockies. These are 12,000 to 13,000 foot peaks, with of ton of vertical to ski and enjoy. If your destination is one of these three resorts, you are lucky indeed. The snow comes early here, and stays late, providing great conditions generally from early December right through April.
So travel no further this day. Select a destination, find your lodging. And get ready to enjoy some of the best slopes Colorado as to offer – all just over an hour from Denver.
Tomorrow Rocky Mountain Vacations will take you on an in depth look at each of these outstanding “Front Range” resorts. Can’t wait till tomorrow? No problem, just give us a call. We can book the lodging you need, right now, and reserve those lift tickets too. The number to call is 800 733 4028. Count on RMV to get you to just the right spot in the Rockies, right away!
Labels: Colorado, Denver
