The Steamboat Springs Ski Area's first official ski day of the '06-'07 season was last Wednesday, November 22nd. Many skiers and riders alike took the opportunity to dust off their gear or try out their new fancy equipment. Steamboat had recorded 74 inches of snow prior to opening day.
Opening day at Steamboat has traditionally been Scholarship Day and this year was no exception. Snow lovers can purchase an all day lift ticket for $15, instead of using their season pass. The money raised from the day’s lift ticket sales go toward the Winter Sports Club’s Scholarship Fund. Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club (SSWSC) is an organization for the training of snow sports for children ages 3 and up. Steamboat has sent more athletes to the winter Olympics than any other town in North America. This year’s Scholarship Day raised $46,905 for the fund.
New this year at Steamboat is the Sunshine high speed quad lift which is both solar and wind powered. It replaces a much slower 3 person chair lift that had been in use since 1985. This is one of many of exciting improvements the ski area is showcasing this season.
Check back in January at mybrokers.com for our new blog. We’ll include ski reports, construction updates and videos on special events going on in Steamboat. See you there. |
