Steamboat is Opening Storm Peak Express and Thunderhead Express! Wednesday Dec.9, 2009

That means top-to-bottom terrain on Steamboat Ski Resort!

Grab your gear and get first tracks for the year on some of our most popular trails like Buddy’s Run, Tornado Lane, and Upper Vagabond. The crews have worked hard to get these runs ready and Mother Nature has decided to pitch in as well (with 5 inches on Tuesday at 5pm) and it’s still snowing! The resort is currently reporting an 18-inch base at mid-mountain and 19-inch base at the summit on packed powder conditions. With the additional terrain by Wednesday, the resort expects to offer 408 acres, 35 trails, 6 lifts and nearly 3,500 vertical feet of skiing and riding.Go get some snow!

And if you are trying to get town check out ResortQuest Steamboat for some of the best lodging deals in Steamboat!

Steamboat Snow Predictions for 2009/2010 See Lots of Snow in Our Future.

Not all winters produce the insane amounts of snow we all crave, however, this season is predicted to be a winter of huge powder dumps for Steamboat! One of the reasons is credited to El Nino himself. These warm ocean currents result in moist wind and by the time they get to Steamboat the clouds are heavy with Champagne Powder™. Though most meterologists are saying it is more of an “off year” for El Nino, the “off-years” is when crazy things happen like enormous snow storms!

Steamboat Ski Resort has also been allowed a head start on making the white fluffy stuff ourselves with early season cold temperatures (perfect for making snow) during November. And today it is snowing! Just mother nature making sure there will be plenty of snow for opening day November 25! So this season don’t miss out on the chance to experience some deep powder and get great lodging deals with ResortQuest. Don’t worry this season will be epic!

Warren Miller's Dynasty coming to Steamboat!

Celebrating 60 years in adrenaline boosting, awe inspiring, powder junkie ski films. Dynasty combines modern cinematography and state of the art technology with vintage clips from the past 6 decades of Warren Miller footage. Looking forward to another awesome Warren Miller powder tour without having to leave Steamboat, but if you get this Warren I would be happy to be in one of your films. The movie premier is October 29th-30th at The Grand Ballroom and tickets are available for the show at Ski Haus in Steamboat or get them at the door the night of the show.



ONLY 32 days until the lifts start running in Steamboat. Hooray!
Get the best lodging, best service and the best deals at ResortQuest!

Steamboat's Amazing Fall Colors!

This is one of my favorite times of the year in Steamboat. The colors of the sunsets matching the colors of the landscape, the crowds have all gone away, the trails are perfect, and just around the corner is another white winter.

If this sounds good to you, then join us this weekend as the leaves reach there peak. Along with the magnificent changing of the seasons there are several other events going on including the Tour De Forks, First Friday Art Walk, Teton Gravity Research Movie Premier, and live music playing at the Ghost Ranch Saloon; The Boathouse Pub; and Mahogany Ridge Brewery. If you need great deals on lodging for this weekend got to http://www.resortqueststeamboat.com/

First Snow Flakes to Fall in Steamboat!

The ResortQuest locals working in the Torian Plum at the Steamboat base area had a welcomed, well most employees liked it, surprise yesterday. With less then 64 days until the ski area opens the excitement caused by the first flakes of the season had me day dreaming about the beautiful champagne fluffies we consistently get in Steamboat. Hope this is another great powder year!

Call 866-731-7575 or visit http://www.resortqueststeamboat.com/special/featuredspecial.html to get you lodging and lift ticket packages by October 15th for the best deals!

OktoberWest and Video of Drew Emmitt Band in Steamboat!

Steamboat OktoberWest 2009!

OktoberWest got mixed reviews from locals and guests but it was the first year and it will only get better. Next year we can hopefully look forward to more breweries showing up (they were all at the Breckenridge BrewFest), more merchant booths, and a bigger turnout.

Here is a short clip of the Drew Emmitt Band getting their groove on at the festival.

Here is a Video of the kids Bucking Bull Battle!

Steamboat OktoberWest

Beer, Beer, Beer, and more Beer!


You may already be hooked but just in case you want more then just beer there will be a Pedaling Posse Parade, Suds & Grub beer tasting specials at select restaurants, a Lamb cook-off featuring local chefs, a Bucking Bull Battle, and Pie Eating Contest. If you still are not packing your bags then how about a free concert featuring the Drew Emmitt Band.
http://www.drewemmitt.com/ for more info on the band!

If you are looking for last minute lodging deals for this event you may contact ResortQuest Steamboat at 800-228-2458 or go online to http://www.resortqueststeamboat.com/steamboat-summer-events/oktoberwest.htm

ResortQuest Team Building - Steamboat Ski Area

ResortQuest Steamboat Employees hit the mountain yesterday afternoon for a sunny filled day of recreating. Between the Digglers and the mountain bikes everyone survived and made it to SlopeSide Grill afterwards for beer, apps, and other entertainment....check out these photos!


Also, a farewell toast to Todd Moore the Torian Plum Property Manager. Good luck at your new job!

Mountain BIking in Steamboat.....Fun for the whole family.

View from Emerald Mountain to the Steamboat ski area!

The area surrounding Steamboat Springs is loaded with great mountain biking trails. If you are from out of town, Mt. Werner has fun and exciting trails for all abilities. The Torian Plum is a great starting point for the trails on this local ski hill! If you would like instruction, be sure to sign up for a mountain biking clinic with a local pro. Rent a bike and all of your gear from any of the shops in town or at the base of the mountain and they will probably give you some pointers about where to go. There are single tracks, two tracks and dirt roads to choose from. It’s even possible to load your bike up the gondola and enjoy the ride down without the pain of the uphill. Some of our favorite trails include Pete’s Wicked Trail, Creekside, Valley View and Zig Zag. Another great place to ride straight from downtown Steamboat Springs is Emerald mountian. Head up Howelsen Hill and beyond towards the top of Emerald Mountain, where you have several awesome trails to choose from. In another direction, check out Strawberry Park, Copper Ridge, Hot Springs Loop, or Mad Creek. These trails are all interconnected. For more information and other links visit http://www.resortqueststeamboat.com/steamboat-hiking-mountain-biking.htm

Steamboat Summer Events - Wine Festival Coming Up July 30th - Aug 2nd

Stay at the Torian Plum...Just steps from the festival!

Free Wine Festival Tickets, Free Wine Tasting, and up to 20% off of ResortQuest Steamboat Lodging.

Beautiful Video & Images from the Steamboat Balloon Festival

This past weekend is definitely one of my all time favorite weekends of the Steamboat summer. I couldn't help wanting to share with you this gorgeous footage of the Steamboat Hot Air Balloon Rodeo which was posted on the Steamboat Pilot. It really captures the majectic beauty of the landscape, dotted with hot air balloons. Click on the image to enjoy!

There are hundreds of photos floating around the web, on twitter and facebook... and oh so many more waiting to be shared with the world on cameras. Some of our Torian Plum owners very kindly shared a few of their gorgeous balloon festival pics with us also:

Hike from Steamboat Gondola to Base Area

My parents are currently visiting from Australia. On Saturday, we (including my dog, Matilda) went up the Steamboat Ski Area gondola and hiked down to the base area. The hike took everyone about 2-2.5 hours (with lots of photo pauses on the way down). It's a great hike for people coming from lower elevations that may find any significant uphill challenging. The trails are predominantly single-track and weave in and out of the Aspen and pine forests. Steamboat Springs is so incredibly green and bursting with wildflowers right now - and I loved every minute. This is one of my favorite Steamboat hiking trails! Here is my slideshow of photos:



And here are some featured photographs: