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It has been a white weekend in Steamboat, as Mother Nature paid a much anticipated visit to Ski Town, U.S.A. with 14.5 inches of snow falling at Thunderhead, the resort’s mid-mountain location at 9,080 feet, in the past 72-hours (Oct 25). Mother Nature showed just how fast she can go from fall to full winter and reminded all of us that it’s never too early to make sure your equipment is waxed up, season passes are in hand and you’re getting into shape for a fantastic season.

Meteorologists are calling for a La Niña weather cycle this winter, which bodes very well for Steamboat.  The last La Niña took place during the winter of 2007/08, when the Steamboat Ski Area recorded 489 inches of snow at mid-mountain.

The resort is scheduled to open Wednesday, November 24, 2010, with its traditional opening day benefit, Scholarship Day, where proceeds from specially-priced tickets are donated to the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club’s Scholarship Fund.

The snow will be here all season, but the incredible early season deals out at the moment won’t be around much longer, and if the early season snow is a great indication of things to come, then guests should act now to take advantage of the best winter vacation packages.

Hi,

My best ski holiday was in Steamboat Springs, Colorado where I discovered Nordic Ski Jump.  I am only 128cm tall and my skis were 180cm, even taller than Dad! They go really fast as there are no edges, so the only way to stop was to get to the flat bit.  You had to turn them upside down when they weren’t on, otherwise they would slide away down the hill.  It was really scary at first, but after a while it was great!

Submitted by Sarah A, age 9

Gulf Harbour, NZ

Hi Sarah

Just wanted to say what a wonderful job that you did.We didn’t give you the easiest trip to organize and everything within your control went like clockwork car’s passes and accommodation etc…

We had a real blast already got itchy feet with 2 days off the skis.We will definitely use you for our next trip.

Thank you again - Allan Family.

Dear Lianne,                             
I wanted to let you know that Copper Mountain opened a week early on November 7^th for the 2008-09 season.  We are currently having a very snowy week with 9 inches (22.86 cm) of new snow in the last two days and a winter storm warning has been issued for the rest of the week.

I got out and made my first turns for the season yesterday and here is a photo from my office looking down Main Vein into the Village.

Regards,
Roger Markel - Copper Mountain