Glenn Posted February 22, 2011 Report Posted February 22, 2011 Strawberry Park Hot springs. I like to eat at the 50's style burger joint in town but I can't remember the exact name. Storm Peak, Sundown and Pony lifts are my go to zones. Sundown gets skied out first. Sundown -> Sunshine loops produce some really great steep trees that stay good longer on the way back to Sundown. Also their is some former Olympian bump skier who gives free lessons once a day. Depending on our skill level this could be really worth while or stupid. They go slow, but ski some easier diamonds. Have fun that hill is good. Quote
phillycore Posted February 22, 2011 Author Report Posted February 22, 2011 Where Squaw and Jackson are the gnarliest mountains I've skier... Steamboat and Kirkwood are definitely the two most playfull and fun when it comes to terrain. The town is old school and genuine.... I love it there, have fun Mike.... Quote
JFskiDan Posted February 22, 2011 Report Posted February 22, 2011 Steamboat is a really fun place...as is winter park, however i am a little more biased towards steamboat because we got 14" on the first day. Trees galore just all over the place. John is correct in saying the trail map can be tricky at times....looks like you should be able to ski from say morningside to the top of the gondola, (where we ate lunch) but you actually have to ski down to like elkhead to take that lift. Hotel Bristol is a high recommend. we had a "family room", which was 2 seperate bedrooms, each with its own shitter, joined by a shower in the middle. dont know what the single rooms are like. hot tub, and 2 common areas that are good for reading/drinking/posting TR's. there is also a locker room with lockers for your skis should you feel the need to bring them inside. Steamboat smokehouse like John said is a definete recommend. kind of your old time saloon, peanut shells go on the floor, and the food was outstanding. price for a meal is more than reasonable. If you stay in town somewhere be aware it kinda takes some time to actually get on the mountain. The parking we found had us taking a shuttle to the base of the mountain....which is no big deal at all, but plan accordingly. if you get snow, you will be joined by half the town or more, and they definely have getting first tracks figured out. the gondola opens at 8:30, but some of the other lifts dont open until 9 am, which is kinda strange....we past a lift that was loading people, in favor of one of the high speeds and we ended up waiting for a few agonizing minutes in -15 degree weather waiting for the lift to start loading. i saw 2 emails come through from steamboat, which i didnt read, but i believe one of them was a deal on lift tickets, so i think there should be something out there in the form of discounted tickets. Hope you get some nice fresh....this was my first time out west and found that Steamboat was some place that was hard to leave. Great skiing and a really cool town. Dont forget a camera. take pics. Quote
mbike-ski Posted February 22, 2011 Report Posted February 22, 2011 thanks dan, good tips. were staying at the steamboat inn or inn at steamboat (?) as far as lift ticket discounts i'm coming up dry - if you know of anything shoot me a pm or something Quote
phillycore Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Posted January 9, 2015 Domenik loaded up the time machine and decided to join in. The 4 year reunion tour has been booked.... Damn near the same dates too... 3 Quote
RidgeRacer Posted January 9, 2015 Report Posted January 9, 2015 How many years have I known you and you still can't spell my name lol? Prepare for the most epic of TRs. We're bringing PASR back out of the dumpster. 2 Quote
toast21602 Posted January 9, 2015 Report Posted January 9, 2015 How many years have I known you and you still can't spell my name lol? Prepare for the most epic of TRs. We're bringing PASR back out of the dumpster. impossible. Doug is still here. Excited for you guys though. Enjoy! 1 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted January 9, 2015 Report Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) How many years have I known you and you still can't spell my name lol? Prepare for the most epic of TRs. We're bringing PASR back out of the dumpster. Was thinking the same thing wah ahahaha Edited January 9, 2015 by GrilledSteezeSandwich Quote
phillycore Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Posted January 9, 2015 How many years have I known you and you still can't spell my name lol? Prepare for the most epic of TRs. We're bringing PASR back out of the dumpster. Is it Dominic. Or Dominick....too many damn vowels for mey...lol Quote
phillycore Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Posted January 9, 2015 Me....not mey. damn phone Quote
RidgeRacer Posted January 18, 2015 Report Posted January 18, 2015 Bump. Phillycore the Denver to Steamboat car ride stoke mix is complete. I think you'll enjoy. I also feel much better now that the Broncos are booted from the playoffs. I may have bailed on you guys had the Donks won the super bowl and we arrived on the day of their parade. My stomach couldn't handle that nonsense. 1 Quote
RidgeRacer Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 Bump... Because in three days time, three men will embark on a journey westward away from snow less hills and flat lands; away from variable ski conditions to which they've become so accustomed and ski lodges that are reminiscent of the 1980's. These three brave souls (Phillycore and JFSkiDan of Jackson Frost and RidgeRacer of the Bluest of Mountains) will journey west of the Mississippi to the storied lands of Steamboat Springs and Winter Park Colorado. Along the way they will encounter many trials and tribulations such as one man's insistence on taking his sweet ass time in the morning, another's who's driving skills will scare the shit out of the heartiest of souls all while shouting the now famous mantra of "this is how we do in PA!", and another who's ski quiver is larger than the mountains themselves. These men will come together on a mission to seek out and explore the legendary Rocky Mountain powder. They will also encounter the PASR legend... Barb, one of the few who have successfully completed what many mere mortals can only dream about... The exodus from the East to the western lands and lofty peaks of the Rocky Mountains. Will these three accomplish their mission? Keep it here to find out. 7 Quote
moe ghoul Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 Fellowship of the Shwing.... 2 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 Who's the bad driver. I know ridge is the pokey one who likes U2 and Phillycore the one with the quiver. Quote
RidgeRacer Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 Dan's quiver is larger than most ski shops. Quote
NMSKI Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 Sweet! So what time are you guys picking me up for the airport? 2 Quote
JFskiDan Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 Sweet! So what time are you guys picking me up for the airport? 6 AM Wednesday morning. 1 Quote
toast21602 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 may the snow gods bless you with their white secretions. 3 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 Looks like snow for Colorado Monday to Wednesday. Quote
RidgeRacer Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 First ski day will be on thurs. Quote
phillycore Posted February 1, 2015 Author Report Posted February 1, 2015 If we aren't going above 75mph we're going too slow..... I drive like I ski the trees, you find your line and take it. 1 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 Phillycore you ever get speeding tickets? I don't remember you being a fast skier. Quote
poconoceancity Posted February 2, 2015 Report Posted February 2, 2015 Does anyone get ever get pulled over on 476? In my 23 years of driving I've been pulled over once and got a ticket. That was in 2005. My wife got pulled over in 2010 and didn't get a ticket. Quote
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