Steamboat Springs, CO
January 14 - 21, 2012
Champagne Powder
Friendly Ski Town
Elegant Condos
All at a Dynamite Price!!

Steamboat has always been a favorite for Austin Skiers, and we're going to Rock the 'Boat again this year!  Famous for its "Champagne Powder ®", Steamboat’s six peaks - Mount Werner, Sunshine Peak, Storm Peak, Thunderhead Peak, Pioneer Ridge and Christie Peak - offer 165 trails, 2,965 acres of terrain and a 3,668 ft. vertical to delight skiers of all abilities.

The Skiing

With an annual snowfall of 330", you'll find plenty of great skiing all season!  If you're a rider or a free-style skier, put your skills to the test on the Mavericks Superpipe, a 500' long, 56'-wide half-pipe with 18' walls.  The adjacent terrain park offers a variety of rails, and a miniature version of the Superpipe with 5' walls - perfect for novices!  The mix of trails by ability is: 14% Beginner, 42% Intermediate, and 44% Advanced, with the longest run, “Why Not”, just over three miles.

Steamboat was chosen as a Top 10 ski resort for 2010 by SKI Magazine. The Christie Peak Express, a high speed six-passenger lift makes the ride time to the summit of Christie Peak to just under five minutes.  An option to unload at the midway station also guarantees easy access to the Headwall area.  If you haven’t been to Steamboat recently, the Headwall area has undergone a transformation to make the area more beginner-friendly, with a complete re-grade of the entire terrain, and improved snowmaking capabilities.

The Town

Steamboat is a cattle town with a long, rich history and an authentic western flair. There are really two towns here today- a village at the base area of the resort, and the town of Steamboat Springs itself. Both offer an array of dining and nightlife options and a little shopping as well. But most notable is the simple, genuine friendliness and relaxed, down-home atmosphere that will make you feel welcome during your ski vacation.

Accommodations

We'll be staying in the elegant 2-bedroom/2-bath condominiums at Canyon Creek, located approximately 200 yards from the Steamboat Gondola.  There is an outdoor heated pool & hot tub and each condo is equipped with a gas fireplace and a washer/dryer. A free private shuttle is available to transport guests to skiing, dining, shopping and nightlife in the historic downtown district just a short shuttle ride away.

Transportation

We’ll fly non-stop into Denver. The party begins with a 3 hour scenic ride to Steamboat Springs, after a stop at the famous Applejack Wine & Spirits.  With videos and lunch on the bus, the time will pass quickly. A late afternoon flight home from Denver will allow for a leisurely departure after a fabulous week at Steamboat.