Spring Mountain Biking in Steamboat

Steamboat Springs locals have been under the impression that the only Steamboat biking that can be done at the moment is road biking. Being "mud season" the Steamboat Ski Area and Howelsen Hill trails are not yet clear of snow.

However, The Little Snake Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management in Craig (45 mins from Steamboat) confirms that there are dozens of miles of dry roads and single track waiting for riders west of Maybell.

For sections of genuine single track, Cedar Mountain offers a 3.5-mile route that climbs from 6,950 feet to 7,924 feet in elevation.

The Vermillion Bluffs/Sevenmile Ridge Trail measures 67 miles one-way and offers intermediate to advanced riding on a dirt road.

Riders might do well to break the 100-mile Yampa Valley Trail into pieces. If they want, Robison said, they could ride it all the way to the summit of Duffy Mountain.

For detailed mountain biking trail information, visit the Bureau of Land Management at:
http://www.blogger.com/www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/lsfo/programs/recreation/mtn_biking.html

Moose sightings in Steamboat

View the Steamboat Pilot Moose Signting Video

When Spring comes to Steamboat Springs, so do the animals. Just 3 blocks from ResortQuest's Trappeur's Crossing Resort, and two blocks from the Cascades Townhomes and Meadow's Condos, Steamboat locals were treated to the company of 3 moose, or more precisely, a moose, a calf and a yearling. The family of moose spent Tuesday grazing alongside Walton Creek, at the trailhead for the Yampa River Bike Trail.

Steamboat Restaurant Deals for Spring 2008

Steamboat Spring restaurants come in almost every flavor and price range, from gourmet Mexican, to chic sushi bars, to casual burger joints. With over 100 restaurants and bars to choose from, even the pickiest eaters will find plenty of delicious grub to fill up on. Best of all, in the Spring months, Steamboat Springs restaurants pay tribute to the hard working locals with unbeatable dining deals. No one’s stopping you from sampling these local favorite restaurants!

ResortQuest's BestOf Spring Dining Deals:

• Old Town Pub: The Old Town Pub is located in one of Steamboat's most historic buildings on Lincoln Ave, and has been one of the liveliest late night venues in Steamboat for over 100 years. Before you get your groove on, sample The Pub’s Prime Rib Night which includes 8oz cuts, vegetable and garlic mashed potatoes for $12.95 (Tuesdays). Or, stop by for Steamboat’s favorite Burger Night on Thursdays. All burgers are half-price from 5 to 10 p.m. Served at one temperature, with fries. Table fill quickly so come early!
  
• Mambo Italiano: Mambo Italiano is a family style Italian restaurant serving New York style pizza and authentic immigrant recipe pastas, plus Mambo’s Mojito’s and Martinis are legendary! This spring, enjoy two-for-one dinners Wednesdays at Mambo Italiano. Dinner starts at 5 p.m., dine-in only.
  
• Café Diva: During the Spring months, Steamboat Springs favorite fine dining restaurant, Café Diva, offers Date Night on Sundays.This special kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with appetizer, dinner and dessert for a flat fee of $27.95 per person. Located the Torian Plum, Cafe Diva combines an intimate, formal atmosphere with eclectic dining to provide Steamboat's premier dining experience. Their display wine cellar features over 300 wines to compliment the supreme meals. Chef Kate Van Rensselaer prepares a new menu each season focusing on the freshest market ingredients.

If these deals aren’t enough to satiate your appetite, check out Steamboat Springs’s Happy Hour Deals...

Or, take a look at the Steamboat Pilot local ads:

• Nightlife & Entertainment
• Steamboat Dining
• Steamboat Happy Hours

Steamboat Summer Video

Steamboat Springs: Even Better Without Snow!

The Steamboat Ski Resort has closed for the winter of 2008/2009. This was one for the record books; a season that will no doubt live on in our memories through stories told year after year. It’s the story of the ultimate four-wire winter where over 500 inches of snow fell at the summit and over 40 feet cascaded down at mid-mountain.

Thank you to everyone who visited Springs this season. We hope you enjoyed every flake of snow as much as we did. We hope to see you in 2008/2009!

I am the author of http://www.steamboatskibums.blogspot.com/. Now that the ski season has ended, I turn my blogging to Steamboat in the summertime. If you did ski Steamboat this winter, please feel free to return to the Steamboat Ski Bums blog and post your comments and experiences!

Summer in Steamboat Springs: Now it's time to come and see what Steamboat’s 500+ inches of powder snow turns into when it melts: a whitewater rafting, tubing, fly-fishing and wine-tasting paradise! Tee off on one of Steamboat's championship golf courses, take in a wild Western evening at the ProRodeo Series or discover our cultural side at the internationally acclaimed Strings in the Mountains Music Series, the Steamboat Wine Festival or at any one of the renowned summer festivals.

To celebrate the onset of summer in Steamboat, ResortQuest Steamboat Vacation Rentals has announced the following package:

Choose Your Own Steamboat Adventure!

When you book your Steamboat summer vacation with ResortQuest, not only can you pick your perfect vacation rental, but you can choose your own Steamboat Springs adventure.

Simply book one of the following packages and you will you will receive a $100 "I Love Steamboat" gift certificate to use towards shopping, dining, spas, bars or just about any of Steamboat's activities – it’s your choice!

And, the longer you stay, the more you save!

• Stay 2 nights and get a $50 “I Love Steamboat” Gift Certificate
• Stay 3 nights and get a $100 “I Love Steamboat” Gift Certificate
• Stay 4 nights and get 10% off plus a $100 “I Love Steamboat” Gift Certificate
• Stay 5 nights (or more!) and get 20% off plus a $100 “I Love Steamboat” Gift Certificate

To learn more, and to pick your perfect lodging, visit our website at ResortQuestSteamboat.com/adventure

Looking for some ideas about the perfect Steamboat Springs adventure?

Try this one: Romantic Adventure For Two!

Steamboat’s “Mud Season” (mid-April to mid-May) is the perfect time to escape the hustle and bustle of the world and take advantage of all of the “Local’s Appreciation Discounts” throughout Steamboat Springs.

Start your adventure riding from the Steamboat Ski Resort to downtown, along the picturesque Yampa River Core Trail. Take a leisurely ride around the back streets of Steamboat’s historic downtown, and wind your way up Steamboat Boulevard, past the magnificent homes that line the Rolling Stone Ranch Golf Club. Spend a lazy afternoon reading, napping and soaking in ResortQuest’s hot tubs.

Now’s the time to enjoy your “I love Steamboat” gift certificate! Before your 8:00 dinner reservations, spend Happy Hour (5-6:30pm) at Bistro C.V. where you can enjoy the superb wines and delectable small plates half price. Wander around the eclectic downtown Steamboat Springs Shops before you head back to the mountain for Date Night at Café Diva, undoubtedly one of Steamboat’s finest restaurants. Approximately $25 per person affords you an appetizer and entrée, and, if you have room, a desert to share with your date!

Looking for more adventures? Check-out ResortQuest's recommended adventures... (plus more coming soon!)
OR: Better yet! Post your own! Simply reply to this post and tell us your favorite Steamboat Springs Adventure!