Steamboat Opening Day on Thanksgiving; Scholarship Day tomorrow!

Fellow Steamboat twitterers were chirping excitedly over the past few days about the snow storm this weekend in Steamboat Springs, with snow reports ranging from a foot to 7 inches. Whatever the total, the snowstorm that lasted most of Monday has ensured that the Steamboat Ski Area is on track to open nine runs for Wednesday’s Scholarship Day (tomorrow!!), the traditional first day of the ski season.

Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. spokeswoman Loryn Kasten said consistently cold weather during the past weeks and new equipment have created good conditions to fill the lower runs on Mount Werner.

The Christie Peak Express and Preview lifts will serve green runs Yoo Hoo, Boulevard, Right-O-Way, Preview and Stampede; blue runs Jess’ Cut-Off, Sitz and Vogue; and black run See Me on Wednesday, with more trails opening as soon as they are ready.

Ski Corp. reported that this is about the same amount of terrain opened for Scholarship Day in previous years, but improved snowmaking equipment has created a better base.

It's not too late to book your thanksgiving vacation in in Steamboat Springs and give thanks to the Old Man Winter for such fabulous Opening Day conditions! ResortQuest ensures that you not only get an exhilerating holiday weekend on the slopes, we're also treating you to a thanksgiving meal provided by our favorite gourmet get n' go kitchen, Drunken Onion. Check-out our Thanksgiving package - Turkey Day & Dinner, Our Treat!