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Welcome to Steamboat’s Community Christmas Dinner

It is that time again to coordinate the Steamboat Springs Realtor Communtiy Christmas dinner.  This is my 4th year that I’ve been involved and this year I’m the Chairperson.   Last year we had over 500 friends over for dinner between 2-6.  What an amazing event where our entire community and tourists alike come together to celebrate.  This is not for poor people which is what most think when they see it advertised in the paper and around town.  So many of us have family elsewhere who are unable to be together.  What better place to be, than amongst so many friends.  When my 27 year old daugher came from Tampa to visit and asked what we were doing for Christmas, I told her that we were having 500 people for dinner.  She happily scooped green bean casserole for 3 hours and helped clean up after the party.  So if you are in town and want to be where it is happening, please join us for dinner between 2-6 at the Community Center west of town on U.S. 40 by the SS Transit Center.  We’ll be accepting food donations 1-3 Christmas Eve and after noon on Christmas.  Still need volunteers too, so come and join us.

Happy Thanksgiving From Steamboat!

Today is opening day.  Where were you?  We are waiting for you in the boat.  What a perfect blue-bird day.  Can you name the runs in the background?

Flying Into Steamboat Springs

Flying to Steamboat Springs
Easy Flights Makes for Easy Access 

The Yampa Valley Regional Airport (Steamboat/Hayden HDN) is located just 22 miles from Steamboat which makes us the most conveniently accessed ski resort in Colorado.  The terminal facility at YVRA has been recently remodeled.  Steamboat offers year round all-jet air service with convenient connections nationwide.   Denver International Airport is approximately 160 miles southeast of Steamboat Springs with most major airlines servicing DIA from both domestic and international locations throughout the world. Steamboat Airport (Bob Adams Field) http://www.airnav.com/airport/KSBS  is located 3 miles northwest of downtown Steamboat but does not provide commercial service.   
                             
Winter 2009 (mid December through March) features nonstop flights from nine major airports across the country on American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier Airlines.

Spring, Summer and Fall 2009 all-jet air service includes two daily flights, three daily in the summer, on United Express® from Denver with convenient connections nationwide. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

My New Best Steamboat Friend!

This furry friend was just passing through the back yard last week around dinner time. He was the largest black bear that I’ve seen here in the boat.  We also had the pleasure of seeing a baby bear wander up onto the back deck looking for handouts which will never come.  I don’t know who was more startled the baby or me.  Papa bear appears to be fattening up for the Winter, for all of our Sarvice berries were stripped clean.  It is fun to see nature up close.  We usually have more foxes, deer and elk, but this year it seems that we’ve had more bears around town.  

 

It’s Hunting Season Around Steamboat Springs

Soon we will be seeing the bright orange and camo on the hunters in the grocery stores.   Even though it is archery and muzzleloading rifle season now, the real crowds are seen in October and November.  Make sure that you take care to wear orange while hiking especially during rifle season.(don’t forget orange for fido too) Read the rest of this entry »

Oktober West in Steamboat Springs…

One would think that the First Annual Oktober West would be in October????  Not here in Steamboat…it is September 18-20 to capture the hight of the Fall colors.  This is a combination of the previous Steamboat Brewfest and Fall Foilage Festival but will have more family-fun time.  

Fun, Food, Fall Colors, Friends, Family, Festivities…. And Beer!
Come celebrate the Fall season at a Steamboat-style Oktoberfest with music, food, beer, games and activities for kids and adults, chef competition and much more. We’re taking all the German Oktoberfest traditions and stamping them with Steamboat’s western brand. No German beer here, just good ol’ Rocky Mountain beer, food and festivities.

Kickoff the weekend Friday night with a cruiser bike parade in Steamboat’s historic downtown leading patrons to their favorite restaurants for beer tastings and food specials. Saturday is packed with entertainment for everyone in the family in a beautiful location, the base of the Steamboat Ski Area. Admission to the event is FREE.  Read the rest of this entry »

Faster Than a Steamboat Minute?

I’m feeling a little guilty by not posting on here for a while.  If you haven’t been to Steamboat in the Summer than you are probably wondering what we do here in the ‘Boat when there isn’t any snow in which to play.  Can you say…marathons, horseback rides, hikes, bike, boat, kayak, tube, shop, friends/family visits, fishing, wine & dine?  Did I leave anything out?  Oh yes…Real Estate.   The month of July, Prudential  logged the most property showings than in its entire history.  We haven’t received the stats for August yet, but if the rest of our Agents were as busy as I have been, then we are on track for another record.  Don’t miss the current Steamboat Buyer’s market.  Call or email me for a full Steamboat real estate update.

Slopeside Owner Memorial May 24, 2009

With overcast skies yesterday and literally hundreds of mourners, this memorial was a testament to the larger than life man that we called our friend.  When family and friends recounted their “Chris” stories, there were both laughs and tears sometimes at the same time.  We will all miss this warm, generous, kind, witty, adventurous,  excellent business man.  Everyone who  knew Chris certainly feels the void.   Steamboat has lost one of its true friends.

YeeeeHaaaa…Steamboat Finally Has a Saloon!

The exciting Grand opening of the Ghost Ranch Saloon located Downtown on 7th Street  between Lincoln and Yampa Streets was this last Friday May 22.   It  has been at least a decade since Steamboat has had a Saloon.  Not one trace of the old “Off the Beaten Path Bookstore” remains in this location.  Everything was over the top from the ornate, 1893 Mahogany bar to the 4 VIP rooms, to the lighted dance floor.  Denver-based blues band, The Informants played to a packed house.  We were lucky to get a place at the bar at 9:00 p.m. but after that it was packed to the max.  The 400 person capacity was evident shortly thereafter with a line to get in.  Six bartenders were hustling to keep up with the thirsty patrons waiting 4 deep at the bar.   I didn’t see anyone with  food, so will have to  give you an update on that at the later time.    It was evident that everyone was having a wonderful time dancing and chatting.  I know that  we are all happy to have an upscale establishment with live music downtown. 

Ghost Ranch opens each day at about 4 p.m., and has a full commercial kitchen, offering a menu heavy on appetizers and bar food, with some salads and rotating entrees also available. A take-out food window facing the alley off Seventh Street will be open until around midnight Sunday through Wednesday and until about 1:30 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.   See you there!!! 

To check out the up coming entertainment,  visit  the website @ http://www.ghostranchsaloon.com/  Advance tickets for the shows will be available closer to concert dates at Pioneer Spirits, All That Jazz and online at GhostRanchSaloon.com.

Steamboat Slopewise Update…

Spring skiing in Steamboat presents changing conditions.  Everyone who has skiied this time of year has experienced the speed of your skis in the tree shadows and the drag in the soft snow in the sunlit areas.  Also unmarked obstacles can come to the surface at any time.  Think…cell phones, walkie talkies, the left black glove, tissues, maps, water bottles etc.   So be on the look out.  Sunday was a beautiful ski day with no lift lines.  Don’t forget the sun screen and layered clothing.   See you up on the hill….  Be safe.

And keeping our mountain safe for all of us… 

Steamboat ski patrol revoked 593 tickets this season and 8 Passes for Code of Conduct violations.  Thank you.