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Colorado and Steamboat Ski & Snow Report
By PK | November 20, 2008
For some people skiing is a hobby, for others it’s a way of life, a lifetime passion. Gary L. Wall, owner of Associated Building & Remodeling of Steamboat, commented “It’s my life, I live for it!” Gary is an avid visitor of the slopes and has lived in Steamboat for 10 years and skied here since 1980. For the locals- this Gary L. Wall is ‘Not the Sheriff’.
Gary L. Wall, Associated Building & Remodeling
Steamboat Ski Resort is scheduled to open in 6 days, on November 26, 2008 for Scholarship Day. The specially priced ticket revenues will benefit the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Scholarship Fund that provides financial support for deserving local children participating in club programs.
Full season opening day is November 27, 2008. Although Steamboat Ski Resort remains closed at this time, it is reportedly as having a 14″ base with a total of 27″ of snow.
Steamboat Ski Resort, today
Storm Peak is looking great through the eyes of my camera and what better way to report the snow conditions by stepping outside and snapping some pictures of Steamboat Ski Resort and Howelsen Hill from our deck.
Storm Peak, Steamboat Ski Resort, today
For more information about the Steamboat Ski Resort, read my previous article, Steamboat Springs 2008-2009 Ski Season.
Steamboat Ski Resort and Howelsen Hill have been blowing snow preparing for opening season. Almost every morning when I awake, grabbing a cup of coffee, I gaze out the windows to witness Howelsen Hill’s snow machines hard at work.
Howelsen Hill, today
Howelsen Hill is scheduled to open December 6, 2008 for the 08-09 Ski Season. Howelsen Hill Ski Area is the oldest ski area in continuous use in Colorado. It has sent more skiers to international competition than any other area in North America. Howelsen has been the training ground for more than 64 Olympians, 15 members of the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame, and 6 members of the National Ski Hall of Fame.
Both ski areas are visible from downtown Steamboat with Howelsen Hill only 1 block away. Many resorts here in Steamboat are offering skiing packages. Check out the great deals today and reserve your spot on the slopes!
Open Slopes in Colorado
Arapahoe Basin - 18″, machine made, packed powder
Breckenridge - 18″, machine made and groomed
Copper Mountain - 18″, packed powder and machine groomed
Keystone - 18″, machine made and groomed
Loveland - 18″, machine made and groomed
Winter Park - 14 to 18″, machine made, packed powder
Wolf Creek - 13″, variable, packed powder
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November 21st, 2008 at 12:56 am
I find in amazing that home made snow is throw on the slopes, I though that was just for the olympics winter games events. Well you learn sometning every day, but then I never been to a skiing resort before let alone ski. Looks like it’s downhill all the way after five more days.
November 24th, 2008 at 12:39 am
Perhaps I’ll get closer to the slopes and take a picture of them blowing snow. You’d be surprised how simple the machine looks. Thanks for visiting.
November 24th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
I saw this post after I wrote my last comment. Any additional updates up through the opening weekend would be great! Keep up the great work, your posts are wonderful! (nice view from your deck!)