Winter is coming!

The days are counting down to another epic ski season in Steamboat.

Last winter was a record setter with 489" of champagne powder falling before closing day. We were reminded yesterday morning of what is to come when we woke up to the first snowstorm signalling that fall is over and we are heading into winter.

This is the time of year that we put the skis in for a service and wax and shop for ski gear. We also have to pull out the snow tires, find our snow shovels, winterize irrigation systems and make the last check in the back yard for anything we might need before spring.

Ski season has already started in Colorado. Loveland at 10,600' opened on October 14th and is currently reporting an 18" base. Steamboat is less than 40 days from opening day and the mountain is turning white as snow-making operations roll into action and mother nature is helping out already.

We are pleased to report that despite the economic turmoil and the distractions of the election it seems that few people are willing to give up on their ski vacation plans. Our bookings are keeping pace with last year and since our feature in SKI magazine last year many more people are realizing that our full-service catered package is the way to go. So the message here is - don't wait until the last minute - because we are starting to fill up on busy weeks.

With some new properties just coming on line, a new website due to be launched in the next month, new staff members in our office and chalets teams and changes all around us in Steamboat, there is much more to bring to you. So keep coming back and we'll keep you in the loop!