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Philip-SSS - 12/31/2007, 09:53 AM

Just got back from a 4 day trip to Steamboat. I was a little concerened about going in early March,,, boy was I worried for nothing. The snow was great and the weather even better,, one of the few resorts I can actually ski a full day in T-shirt and ski pants. The staff was excellent, the ski instructors did an awesome job with my 5 and 6 yr old boys, they were skiing very well after just one day of ski school. The only regret I had was not having enough time to get a taste of the whole mountain, this is one well versed hill!!!! Loved every minute!

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TheBest - 11/23/2007, 07:27 AM

Steamboat Springs, Colorado could quite possibly be the be overall ski resort in the country. The mountains offer over 100 trails, with many sections intelligently grouped by ability. You will never see green or blue trails anywhere near those expert double black diamond trails. Steamboat has excellent terrain for any skiing ability, and quite enough of it, too. I vacationed there for a week with my family during the holidays and still did not get to many of the trails i wanted to. There are just to many, and this creates very short lift lines due to the sheer amount of terrain. I have skied all my life and consider myself an expert, and many of the trails were almost too difficult for me. One thing you will never say after visiting Steamboat is, "Darn, I wish they had more difficult terrain". Another would be, "All the terrain was too hard". Steamboat is a family resort, as well as an expert's paradise. From toddlers just putting o skis for the first time, all the way to Olympic downhill medalists, Steamboat remains one of the top resorts in the country. Skiing isn't all you can do in Steamboat. We visited several fine restaurants, and the rustic town reminds me of an old cowboy town. There are many fine stores, with merchants selling from fine pottery and blown glass, to the outdoors stores selling any thing you can think of. The atmosphere is just as much a part of the Steamboat experience as the skiing. Although Steamboat is my favorite ski resort, all things must have a downside. The lift tickets, along with just about everything else, are quite expensive. The only other drawback is the crowds during holidays. That is expected, that many people would be on vacation during this time, so it is probably no worse than other ski resorts during the holidays. Christmas day was the least crowded of all the days, because many people decide to come up right after Christmas before school starts up for their children again. The day after Christmas was the most crowded, but no lift lines were longer than 8 or 9 minutes. Considering that lines were the worst thing about Steamboat, It is a very good place to visit. Be prepared for the most fun you can have with clothes on.

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mosaic - 03/16/2007, 08:26 AM

This place is really my favorite resort. I have skied at probably thrity places in North America and Europe, and this place just feels like home to me. This year we summed up leaving Staemboat to go back to Michigan as feeling like we were being torn from the arms of our mother. It may not have the burliest terrain or the most vertical drop, but the vibe is what makes the difference. Not like the East, where people act like they are doing you a favor by letting you ski on "my" mountain. I hate that sh*t. They hate it too, when me and my buddy shred "their" mountain to bits. At Steamboat, when a local or even a patroller sees you ripping, they give you props. That's just how they are. Cool place, cool people. If you see someone acting like a dick, it's most likely they are from somewhere else. As far as lodging, you just gotta shop around for good prices. There are cheap places to stay that are pretty nice.