Steamboat Property Feature: Snow Flower Condos Located Right at the Base of the Mountain

 For resort lodging with both convenience and affordability, take a look at ResortQuest Steamboat's Snow Flower Condos at the Gondola.  Just steps away from the Gondola and Ski School, the Snow Flower Condos offer guests a unique and comfortable setting, while not emptying their wallets in the process.

The location makes this Steamboat condominium an unbeatable value.  Located right next to the One Steamboat Place, the Snow Flower is literally just steps away from the Gondola.  When you are done skiing for the day just ski down past the Gondola on skier's left, take off the gear and walk a 100 feet to your comfortable condo.  Snow Flower is also close to the quaint shops and distinctive restaurants of the Gondola Square and Ski Time Square set at the base of the mountain.  Cafe Diva, Saketumi, and the Truffle Pig are just a few of the fabulous restaurants where guests can unwind with a few drinks après ski, or a delicious meal to recharge after an enjoyable day of skiing or snowboarding.

View pictures of Snow Flower

View the virtual tour- see how close you really are!
 

The condos are set for entertaining! Cook a family meal in the fully stocked kitchen.  All appliances needed, and grocery services which are available for delivery before arrival, make it effortless to cook a family meal.  Afterwards, guests are invited to relax sore or overworked muscles, in the Snow Flower’s giant outdoor hot tub or heated pool.

You can also pick out your perfect condo in the Snow Flower with pictures and video of every single unit or take a virtual tour of the Snow Flower Condos.  Don't miss our incredible deals and last minute lodging sales.  Feel free to book on online or call (866) 570-5872 to make a reservation with one of our friendly reservations staff members.  We look forward to seeing you in Steamboat Springs!

This Condo Feature was written by Katie Willis, one of our Reservations Specialists in the ResortQuest Steamboat office! Call today (866) 570-5872 to book the Snow Flower!

Top 3 New Year’s Eve Events for Adults in Steamboat Springs

New Year’s Eve is always an amazing time to reflect on the past year and begin celebrating the brand new year to come!  Steamboat always adds their unique twist to this event and it is ensured your night will be full of romance and celebration!  And if you book last minute New Year's Eve lodging you can save up to 40%!

Here are the New Year’s Eve Events Not to Miss!

1.  Dinner and Fireworks-   Head to the Sheraton right at the base of the mountain for a delicious dinner that will provide the perfect end to 2010 and get ready to say hello to 2011 while watching the Torchlight Parade and Fireworks that will be lighting up the night on the Steamboat Ski Resort!  Deck views will be amazing!  Book last

2. Romantic Sleigh Ride and Dinner at Saddleback Ranch-  Welcome in the New Year with a quite beautiful nighttime sleigh ride under the stars through the white snowy landscape on the Saddleback Ranch.  Then enjoy a delicious dinner with a wide variety of entree choices perfect for you and your loved one!

3.  Don’t miss the Dance Party at Preist Creek Ballroom at the Steamboat Grand
Whether you would like an awesome New Year’s Eve dinner with cocktail hour and dance party following or you just want to hit up the dance party, the Grand will be the place to say hello to 2011!    Enjoy live DJs dancing and midnight champagne toast!

Call our ResortQuest Steamboat concierge to help you book any of these amazing highly recommended New Year’s Eve celebrations!  Call (970) 870-4296 or (970) 870-4287 to speak with our team of concierges!

Cheap Southwest Flights to Colorado Plus Skis Fly Free!

Southwest.com is making sure you are able to get to the Colorado ski slopes this winter with a new promotion that just came out announcing cheap flights to Denver!  They are not only CHEAP (some as low as $39 dollars!!!) but your first 2 bags or 2 bags of Skis Fly for FREE!

Plus add our incredible lodging deals with ResortQuest Steamboat and you’ll be saving money across the board and you'll be in Steamboat in no time!  Right now you can save up to 40% on lodging during the month of January.  See our lodging deals.  Our properties at ResortQuest Steamboat not only offer superior luxury but you can save money by not renting a car.  Our superior complimentary on demand shuttles are at your beck and call- go downtown to grab a bite to eat, get a ride to the gondola so you can get first tracks and then head to your nightly plans!

So how where and when do you save?
•    Book your flights with Southwest airlines into Denver- save on cheap flights plus save up to $100 dollars on checked baggage fees! (based on oversized baggage fees from United.com)
•    When you book your shuttle bus from Denver to Steamboat, ResortQuest guests receive a discount on their shuttle.
•    Don’t waste money on a rental car-Use the ResortQuest Free Shuttle! Be hassle free and stress free (you wont have to drive in snowy conditions) with our shuttle that is on demand, will take you anywhere in Steamboat and its FREE!!!!
•    Book your lodging with ResortQuest Steamboat and save up to 40% on your lodging.

All these deals make it that much easier to get the “Land called Colorado” so start planning your winter ski trip! Don’t miss out on Steamboat’s powder- we’ve already surpassed the 150” of snow fall mark!

Steamboat Winter Fun Activities and Events for Dec. 17-23, 2010

With the Holidays right around the corner, Steamboat is lit up with holiday cheer and as usual there are tons of things to do from live music to holiday caroling and festive parties- see our full event calendar.

photo: Steamboat Pilot

Here are the weekly events we recommend you should try to do in the coming week!  Remember ResortQuest guests will also receive insider tips about activities and events from our team of concierges.  Contact them today to book the perfect activities while you are on vacation!

Friday Dec. 17, 2010

• DJ Harry — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m. Free event.
  Join longtime electronic DJ Harry for the launch party for a new website, www.steamboattonight.com. Harry has played on stages such as Bonnaroo, sharing the bill with artists including Moby, Spearhead and Widespread Panic.  56 Seventh St.

Saturday Dec. 18, 2010 

• Ski Season’s Greetings — Ski Time Square, 3 to 5 p.m.
  Activities include holiday caroling, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, live reindeer, cowboys and horses, photos, free refreshments, tree decorating, a torchlight parade and the lighting of the Mountain Village tree. Donations of household items for LIFT-UP of Routt County are accepted. Children are encouraged to bring an ornament to hang on the tree. Steamboat Ski Area base.  
• Something Underground — The Tugboat Grill & Pub, 9:30 p.m. $5 at the door
  Seth and Josh Larson and Trevor Mari­otti, of Denver power trio Something Underground, don’t let genre titles define the music they make. Soul, pop, rock, funk, blues and songs about zombies are up for grabs. Tickets are $5 at the door. 1860 Ski Time Square Drive.

Sunday Dec. 19, 2010

• The Home Ranch Cookbook signing — The Homesteader, 3 to 6 p.m.
  Celebrate the release of a new cookbook featuring recipes from The Home Ranch, Colorado’s only Relais & Chateaux resort. Featuring hors d’oeuvres and chefs Clyde Nelson and Craig Singer. Call 970-879-1980. 817 Lincoln Ave.

Tuesday Dec. 21, 2010

• RED Contemporary gallery opening — noon to 4:30 p.m.
  The gallery in the Sheraton Steamboat Resort opens for the winter season with sculptures by Steamboat resident John Robert Mingo, Ridgeway resident Pokey Park and several painters new to the gallery. 2200 Village Inn Court.  
• Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul — Strings Music Pavilion, 7 p.m.
  Enjoy a special Strings Music Festival off-season performance with fiddler Eileen Ivers. A Grammy Award-winning musician and star of Riverdance, she delivers a mix of traditional and original Irish airs, jigs, reels, grooves, songs and stories. Tickets are $40 for adults and $25 for children ages 6 to 17. Call 970-879-5056. Mount Werner and Pine Grove roads.

Wednesday Dec. 22, 2010

• Strings holiday family concert with Peter Davison — Strings Music Pavilion, 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Award-winning artist Peter Davison returns to the Strings Music Pavilion with the premiere of his new winter holiday show. This mix of zany antics, virtuoso juggling, dance and audience participation is a sure hit for all ages. With a special guest appearance by the Sugar Plum Fairy. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Call 970-879-5056. Mount Werner and Pine Grove roads.

Thursday Dec. 23, 2010

• Todd Musselman — Sweetwater Grill, 6 p.m.
  Local acoustic rock entertainment. FREE. Call 970-879-9500. Eighth and Yampa streets.
•  Rock on Ice — Howelsen Ice Arena, 7 to 9 p.m.
  Rock on Ice is an ice-skating event geared toward teens but open to everyone. Skate under disco lights to music from 7 to 9 p.m. The $6 cost includes skate rentals. 285 Howelsen Parkway.

Need a winter getaway?  Come to Steamboat for the month of December and receive 40% off lodging! This is a seriously good deal! View our luxurious lodging options and book now!~ 

Steamboat's Strawberry Hot Springs- Natural Wonders

(This blog is written by Lizzie Sack, a Steamboat Local and our Trappeur's Front Desk manager.) 

Ever wonder where the Springs in "Steamboat Springs" comes from? Discover first hand at the world renowned Strawberry Park Hot Springs.

Nestled far back in the serene Rocky Mountains is a place one only hears about in fairy tales.

Unwind after a long day of skiing through Steamboat's famous Champagne Powder by relaxing in 104 degree natural mineral water while absorbing the breath taking views of the forest around you and having snow fall from the starry sky above.

After changing in authentic tee-pee make your choice between three separate pools making it easy to relax into the unique stone masonry, completely clear your head and let your muscles and mind fully loosen up.

Not a skier?  The Strawberry Park Hot Springs is just as beautiful during the day.  Spend a whole day there perhaps starting with a massage in a private hut or watsu therapy in a private pool.  After your massage spend the day soaking in the beauty while resting in the Hot Springs.  Learn more about the Strawberry Hot Springs.

Contact our Concierge to arrange your tour to the Strawberry Hot Springs along with any massage or water therapy treatment!  Also when you stay with ResortQuest Steamboat you will receive great lodging deals for some of the best luxury accommodations in Steamboat!  View our properties now and book online to automatically receive the deals.

Keep in mind that this is a serious 4-wheel drive road and we highly suggest that guest book an inexpensive ride through the multiple companies that shuttle guests to the hot springs.  Also know that after dark there is only moonlight to guide you down the steps and no children are allowed after dark because the Strawberry Park Hot Springs becomes clothing optional.

Best of Steamboat’s Local Gifts for Christmas- Gift Ideas from Steamboat

Its all about shopping locally in Steamboat and you won’t be disappointed! There is such an interesting and wide array of gifts, services and companies that are based out of Steamboat, you’ll be able to find gifts for everyone on your list.

• BAP- This cute store in downtown Steamboat not only makes their own clothing line for adult and children but they also stock top of the line brand names like Mountain Hardwear, smith and more. Check out the BAP fleece blankets and hats to keep the newest members of the family warm and toasty.
  
  
• Honey Stinger- For the athletes in your life give them the energy of honey! Local company Honey Stinger hosts the best new energy supplements, bars, waffles, chews and gummies all packed with the natural energy of honey and other natural ingredients.
  
  
• Smartwool – This Steamboat based company knows what they are doing when it comes to wool! Wool not only naturally breathes but it is naturally odor free and keeps you the warmest! Enjoy everything from Smartwool socks (every type, size, color and purpose you can imagine), long underwear, base layers, underwear and stylish outwear like pants skirts and sweaters! You can find these items at retailers like All That Jazz, Allen's, Ski Haus and many more.
  
  
• Little Moon Essentials- This locally based and made products are fabulous for those who love their skin. Enjoy incredible sugar and salt rubs, massage oils, aromatherapy oils and more! They also have on-site spa where you can test out all the products.
  
  
• Steamboat Soap Co. This locally made and based company creates some of the yummiest soap around. Enjoy the nourishing and moisturizing qualities that are so desperately needed in the high country. Can be found at Lyon Drug.
  
  
• Locally Raised Beef: Beef that is grown wild with wide open spaces grazing on high altitude grass will forever change how you think about beef- Try Rocking J Beef or Yampa Valley Beef.

These stores and companies are just a sampling of the wide array of shopping found in Steamboat. While you are thinking about what to fill the stockings with give yourself a present- when you book lodging with ResortQuest for the month of December you can save 40% off or if you are headed to Steamboat later check out our other deals that are celebrating the great snow conditions!

Lance Armstrong riding Quizno's Pro Challenge in 2011

Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong, world champion Thor Hushovd and former world champion Cadel Evans, as well as legendary team directors Johan Bruyneel and Bob Stapleton are among the world renowned cyclists that will compete in the Quiznos Pro Challenge, August 22-28, 2011.

Today the organizers announced the first five teams to join the Quiznos Pro Challenge, including Team Radio Shack whom Lance Armstrong rides for. The tour is being described as the greatest bike race ever to be held on American soil from - and we're so excited to hear that the greatest cyclist of our times, Lance Armstrong will be riding through Steamboat Springs!

About the Quiznos Pro Challenge

The Quiznos Pro Challenge is most demanding professional bike race ever held in America, with racers experiencing breathless altitudes and nearly 600 mountain miles, for seven-straight days. The inaugural 2011 Quiznos Pro Challenge will take place August 22-28, traveling through some of the world’s most famous and

beautiful destinations, including Colorado Springs, Salida, Crested Butte, Gunnison, Aspen, Vail, Avon,Steamboat Springs, Breckenridge, Golden and Denver. 128 of the world’s best professional cyclists from 16 teams, including Team RadioShack, HTC-Highroad, Slipstream Sports/Garmin-Cervelo and Liquigas-Cannondale, will be put to the test like never before.

To keep in touch with the latest news and updates on the Quiznos Pro Challenge, visit

http://www.quiznosprochallenge.com/. 

Where to Stay for the Quiznos Pro Challenge

ResortQuest has lodging in 3 of the of start/finish locations for the Quizno's Pro Challenge: Steamboat, Breckenridge & Aspen.

SteamboatInfo@ResortQuest.com

Tour Schedule and Route

• August 22 – Stage 1, Prologue time trial, Colorado Springs
• August 23 – Stage 2, Salida to Crested Butte, mountain-top finish
• August 24 – Stage 3, Gunnison to Aspen, mountain stage
• August 25 – Stage 4, Vail, time trail, former Coors Classic stage
• August 26 – Stage 5, Avon to Steamboat Springs
• August 27 – Stage 6, Steamboat Springs to Breckenridge
• August 28 – Stage 7, Golden to Denver 

About the 5 Teams

Team RadioShack (USA)

Team RadioShack is led by Sports Team Manager Johan Bruyneel, the most winning sports director in history with nine Tour de France victories, including seven with pro-cycling legend Lance Armstrong. The 2010 team was comprised of riders hailing from 16 countries, including Grand Tour leaders, Lance Armstrong, Levi Leipheimer, Andres Kloden, Jani Brajkovic (Slovenia) and Tiago Machado (Portugal).

Liquigas-Cannondale (Italy)

Liquigas-Cannondale is an Italian professional cycling team ranked second in the UCI ProTour for the third consecutive year. Sport team manager Roberto Amadio has many returning stars including Vincenzo Nibali, who took the overall victory at the 2010 Vuelta a Espana, and Ivan Basso, who earned his second career Giro d'Italia win in May.

HTC-Highroad (USA)

Led by Bob Stapleton, the HTC-Highroad team has the most victories in professional cycling with 389 wins since 2008, nine national titles and six world champions on its 2011 roster. HTC-Highroad is comprised of top young talent with 19 riders under the age of 26 making it one of the youngest teams in professional cycling. The team represents national champions of Germany, USA, Sweden, Czech Republic, Ireland, Italy and Slovakia.

BMC Racing Team (USA)

BMC Racing Team finished as one of the top 10 teams in the UCI world rankings, helping them earn ProTeam status for 2011. Competing in its fifth season overall, the team is managed by Directeur Sportif John Lelangue and includes former world road race champions Cadel Evans (Australia) and Alessandro Ballan (Italy), and U.S. national road champion George Hincapie. In addition to many 2010 wins, BMC Racing Team led both the Tour de France and the Giro d’Italia in its first participation in both events. As a recent addition, Colorado native and multi-time world and U.S. national champion Taylor Phinney will join the team’s roster in 2011.

Slipstream Sports/Team Garmin-Cervelo (USA)

Headquartered in Boulder, Colo., Slipstream Sports and Team Garmin-Cervelo are managed by CEO and Director Sportif Jonathan Vaughters, a Denver resident who had a 10-year career as a professional cyclist. The 2011 team – a powerhouse in the peloton – includes Ryder Hesjedal, who earned seventh place overall at the 2010 Tour de France; sprint sensation Tyler Farrar; world champion Thor Hushovd and Christian Vande Velde.

We look forward to seeing you in Steamboat for the Quiznos Pro Challenge!

Happy Hours in Steamboat - Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill

Blog written by Steamboat Local and ResortQuest Employee Lizzy Sack- You can find Lizzy at our Trappeur's Crossing Resort!

Here in Steamboat Ski Town U.S.A®, we all know that after an amazing day on the slopes we all deserve a frosty mug of beer, or a cocktail, or a bottle wine. So what better place than Steamboat’s most popular brewery - Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill. Happy Hour!

Starting at 4 p.m. and ending at 6 p.m., Mahogany Ridge hosts the happy hour that locals frequent most often.

A neighborhood favorite, Mahogany Ridge boast the widest array of homemade brews in the town, including a local’s favorite, Alpenglow Ale. With half off all the drinks you can think of and $1 tapas that range from edamame to spicy pork tacos to a shrimp and vegetable wraps this is the best place to relax after a hard day on the slopes.

Don't worry about a thing: The ResortQuest Steamboat free shuttle is the most convenient way to get from your cozy condo to the historic atmosphere of downtown Steamboat Springs.

Drinks Galore: Not a beer person? No need to worry, Mahogany Ridge makes some of the best martinis, has a wide variety of whiskeys and a wine list that compares to any 5 star restaurant.

Kid Friendly: For the little ones they offer an amazing glass of root beer and traditional chicken wings that cure any craving.

While Steamboat Springs Ski Area provides you with the best powder around, let downtown Steamboat provide you with the best happy hour atmosphere. Book your Steamboat vacation now and save big for the month of December- and the snow has been fantastic! Steamboat already hit the 100 "inches of snow mark! Read more...