Archive for 'Ski Stuff'
Steamboat Springs Finally Got Snow!
Steamboat Springs got 9″ of snow and it’s still coming down! The weather finally turned skier friendly, and things are looking great for Opening Day next week. Here’s a photo of our office in Ski Time Square with snow!
Posted: November 21st, 2007 under Ski Stuff.
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Skiing Steamboat Springs? Think Snow!
The Steamboat Ski Resort sent a press release this afternoon saying Opening Day will be delayed until November 30 due to lack of snow. For skiers anxious to hit the slopes, the announcement was a disappointment. For the crews on the mountain finishing the new lift installation and Headwall grading, the warm […]
Posted: November 15th, 2007 under Ski Stuff.
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Steamboat Delays Opening Day until November 30
Due to Global warming or mother nature or just an odd weather pattern, Steamboat Ski Resort in Steamboat Springs, CO, has delayed Opening Day for a week. Here is the complete press release:
STEAMBOAT RESCHEDULES SCHOLARSHIP & OPENING DAY TO NOVEMBER 30th
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-November 15, 2007-
Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation announced today that it has […]
Posted: November 15th, 2007 under Ski Stuff.
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Christie Peak Express in Steamboat Springs is (Almost) Ready for Riders
The Steamboat ski area’s mid-mountain terminal of the high-speed Christie Peak Express is being installed this week. It will drop beginner skiers off where the South Peak lift used to be, right by Bear Claw Condominiums. Riders can unload or continue up to the top of Christie Peak (where the Christie lifts end).
The […]
Posted: October 31st, 2007 under Ski Stuff.
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Steamboat Base Photo
Steamboat Springs, CO is getting three new beginner slopes at the base of the mountain. This picture was taken on October 30, about three weeks before Opening Day. Construction equipment is working seven days a week to finish the re-grading before the snow making machines start to cover the ground with snow.
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Posted: October 31st, 2007 under Ski Stuff.
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Construction on the Mountain in Steamboat Springs,CO
Christie 3 chair lift, waiting for opening day. The re-grading of Headwall is progressing.
(This picture was taken from the hole at the base where the Christie 2 lift used to be.) Workers are also setting rebar into concrete for the new lift towers for the Six Pack.
The new foundation […]
Posted: August 21st, 2007 under Ski Stuff.
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Steamboat Springs To Add New High-Speed 6-Pack Lift, Regrade Base Slopes
The Steamboat Today reported plans to add the new Christie Peak Express six-passenger lift at the base area. The Steamboat ski area, recently purchased by Intrawest, also announced major re-grading of the beginner slopes by the gondola. In other words, Steamboat’s lower green trails will be a lot easier when the mountain opens […]
Posted: May 2nd, 2007 under Ski Stuff.
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The Steamboat ski season is winding down while the construction season begins
We’ve had a beautiful spring in Steamboat–warm, blue sky days that are great for spring skiing….AND for contractors looking to getting a jump start on construction. Earth movers are working on the infrastructure for Wildhorse Meadows, and several projects like the Victorian, Alpenglow, and Howelson Place are rising from empty lots in town. In fact, […]
Posted: April 8th, 2007 under Ski Stuff.
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Intrawest Ski Area Deal Finalized in Steamboat
Intrawest brings financial resources to table
excerpts by Matt Stensland, Steamboat
Steamboat Springs — Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. employees went to work this morning for a new owner — one that has the deep pockets never possessed by American Skiing Co.
Intrawest finalized its $265 million purchase of the Steamboat Ski Area on Thursday, and Ski Corp. […]
Posted: March 3rd, 2007 under Ski Stuff.
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