Steamboat Springs is a Nice Place to Play for the Elderly
Steamboat Springs, Colorado does have nice activities for the elderly. My friend was wondering what her 84 year old mother would do if she spent part of the year with her here in Steamboat Springs. I mean, it can be really scary. You love your parents but they can’t exactly play with you anymore….and they don’t like mountain biking as much as you….and they don’t like jumping off that boulder on their new fat boards on a 10-inch powder day….and, well, they just don’t have the energy they used to have. Funny how that works.
So I suggested a little internet research. Because, let’s face it, the big plan, I mean the BIG PLAN is your parents are always older than you. That’s just how it works. So after a brief look on the internet, here is what I found:
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Want to be Spoiled in Steamboat Springs? Emerald Lodge Can Help!
Location along with first class amenities makes this ski area property a perfect Steamboat Springs getaway. Located just steps from the base of the ski area, Emerald Lodge #5107 has all the luxury you desire with the ease of a convenient location.
You can either walk the two blocks to the ski area or hop on the private shuttle. Hiking, biking, skiing are all just moments away. And inside, you will find a well-appointed, fully furnished home ready for you and your guests. Emerald Lodge is one of the newer additions to Trappeurs Crossing which is the premier development in the area. Every detail is as close to perfection as you can get here at Trappeurs.
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Hazie’s – A Great Bar in Steamboat Springs Colorado
Sometimes the best bars are in unexpected places. Hazie’s at the top of the Gondola is a perfect example. It’s just a great, fun and slightly elegant restaurant and bar. Brian, the bartender, has been tending bar there for the past 8 years and has it all figured out. He does a great job of getting to know the patrons and he definitely makes everyone feel like a local.
Brian the Bartender
Hazie’s, is a sit-down restaurant offering offering lunch daily and dinner Thursday-Sunday and Holidays, at the top of the Thunderhead Gondola. Their number is 970-871-5151. They offer gluten free items as well.
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US Telemark National Championship Ski Races Begins
The US Telemark National Championship Ski Races will be held in Steamboat Springs February 22-24. Why do I write this? Because it tells you a little bit more about who I am. Last year, at the age of 48, I won the National Championship in New Hampshire. And no, that’s not for my age group, that’s overall. Yes, the majority of my competition is much younger than I am. But my competitive spirit and drive just comes out of me when I race.
Charlie telemark racing
I started alpine racing many years ago and was a member of the US Telemark Ski Team for the last 4 + years. I still continue on with this passion into my old age of 49! Not bad for a very physically demanding sport. In March, I will be going to Spain to compete in the World Championship.
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Here in Steamboat Springs, the gossip in the neighborhood is about an Absolute Auction of an 8-10 million dollar property. Absolute auctions or auctions with no reserve are not that common in real estate.
Absolute Auction means the seller will take the highest bid no matter what.
Absolute Auctions are rare for a variety of reasons. There is an inherent risk that your property will go for an unreasonably low price. So, if you are auctioning off a million dollar home, someone could get a great deal and only pay half or less of the value. In addition, the price may not cover cost of administering the action and the transactions. A seller cannot have an absolute auction if money is owed on the property like taxes and mortgages.
A “reserve” price is a minimum starting price that helps protect a property from selling for too little.
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The 3 Best Things About Moving to Steamboat Springs, Colorado
I just asked a friend who recently moved here what the 3 best things she liked about moving to Steamboat Springs. Her quick response was:
- The People
- The Wildlife
- The Sunsets
Elk on Steamboat Springs Ranch
People
Steamboat Springs is filled with wonderful, friendly people. Honestly. Everywhere you go, from the lift operators, to the store clerks, to your neighbors, you are greeted with smiles. I think it comes from living in such a great place and Steamboat attracts energetic, happy people.
Wildlife
Steamboat Springs is located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. We are surrounded by ranch land and mountains. The connection to nature is just automatic. Even when you visit the Bud Werner Memorial Library you have a connection to nature. You often see fishermen from the numerous library seating areas that overlook the Yampa River just yards away. It’s pretty handy to have a river full of fish run through town. In the winter especially, it is not uncommon to see large Bull Elk foraging in someone’s backyard.
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Steamboat ski area celebrates 50 years with events that include music, food, parades, and much, much more. Give us an excuse to celebrate and we do a pretty good job of it.
At 8:30 am The Yampa Valley Boys play at Gondola Square. There will be events for the kids, events for the adults, merchandise to buy, and lots of cake to eat throughout the day.
Starting at 5:15pm, the Lighting of the 50th Anniversary Cauldron and Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Display begins. This fireworks display will be the biggest yet for Steamboat ski area so it is sure to please all ages.
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Interested in an amazing home about 20 minutes from Steamboat Springs? It’s not for everyone for it’s large and elegant and shall I say, fabulous.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
• 53± acre mountain estate overlooking Stagecoach Lake
• 6+ bedrooms, detached guest house, and caretaker’s quarters
• Geothermal heating
• Complete home audio system, theater, gym, and heated indoor pool
• Gourmet kitchen with Viking and Sub Zero appliances
• Expansive outdoor stone patios with hot tubs and sauna
• Ski-in/ski-out privileges at the Steamboat Ski Area Available
• Horse friendly property with ample riding options
Preview Schedule
Friday, February 15 | 12PM – 5PM
Saturday, February 16 | 12PM – 5PM
Sunday, February 17 | 1PM – 5PM
Monday, February 18 | 12PM – 5PM
Tuesday, February 19 | 11AM – 4PM
Wednesday, February 20 | 11AM – 1:30PM
You may register at any time during preview. The auction begins promptly at 2 p.m.
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A Must Have in Steamboat Springs: A GREAT Snowblower
Snow, it’s what Steamboat Springs, Colorado is all about in the winter. With many years of over 400-inches of snow in Steamboat, you will soon learn that a good snow blower is as important as a good coat. We love snow here but you need to be prepared. In my opinion, the two most important things about choosing a snow blower is size and power. Yes size matters.
SIZE. Snow blowers come in numerous widths. The larger the better. Typically a a 24″ to 30″ wide snowblower will get ‘er done.
POWER. Again, size does matter. Sometimes you don’t have a choice where you need the snow to end up so being able to throw your snow 50-feet away can be necessary.
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According to an article published in the Steamboat Today yesterday, December 4, 2012, Intrawest sells shares in Whistler Blackcomb to KSL Capital Partners of Denver, Intrawest ULC, the parent company of Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp., has reached an agreement with an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners, the Denver-based owner of Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows ski areas in California, to sell all of Intrawest’s remaining stock in the Whistler Blackcomb resort in Canada.
A news release issued by KSL and Whistler Blackcomb Holdings on Monday acknowledges that Whistler Blackcomb “understands that the Intrawest disposition is being made in conjunction with an Intrawest refinancing.”
It wasn’t immediately clear what impact, if any, the sale of Intrawest shares in Whistler Blackcomb would have on Steamboat Ski Area. Intrawest purchased Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. for $265 million in March 2007. Since its purchase of the Steamboat resort, Intrawest has sold off a number of its resort interests, including Copper Mountain, two French resorts, Panorama Mountain Resort in British Columbia, a golf and beach resort in Florida and real estate holdings in Squaw Valley.
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