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Hi, we are arriving in Steamboat early December. We were here 2 years ago around the same time. We are from Australia and have a 21yro and 14yro boys. The younger one snowboards well but the 21yro, who believes he will be riding Black diamonds within the hour, has never been here or on the slopes before. In fact we have a $100 AUD bet that says he cant negotiate a green run, top to bottom, without falling within the first hour of clipping on his board. He's determined and reacons he's up for it. We believe our moneys safe! I would like to give the boys a few option as we are there for 7 nights. The 21yro likes clubbing and is single. I would appreciate any suggestions. Also my husband doesnt ski either and I'm concerned he will get bored! He's an accountant and is interested in soccer. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thank you
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Permalink Reply by Ed F. (bpos2) on -
The Steamboat website has an activities page as do most of the major reservation companies (Google also provides good options).
Some activities:
snowmobiling
horseback riding
snow shoe'ing
hot springs - Strawberry Park
hot springs - Old Town Hot Springs
cross country skiing
sleigh rides
snow tubing
Ice skating
bowling
Hot Air Balloons
shopping
and more...
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Permalink Reply by vicki dwyer on -
Last time we were there I dont think there was enough snow. How is it looking. Web site doesnt tell me much??
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Permalink Reply by vicki dwyer on
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Thanks. I have cut, pasted and printed out your ideas. Four weeks to go!!!!!!
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Permalink Reply by jg atl on -
Not sure how your husband will get is soccer fix in December. If there are some leagues going that time of year, there are a couple of sports bars in town that he could check out and see if anything is on the tube. The Tap house downtown would be my first suggestion.
You got a good list of activities from BPOS. Some other things to check out - if he likes books the Library in town is terrific and the bookstore Off the Beaten Path is excellent too.
I also highly recommend brunch at Creekside cafe - in fact my wife and I are going there tomorrow! Its our last morning before we start the long drive back to ATL.
There will be plenty to keep him busy.
For your son that will hit the blacks first - I suggest you narrow down the bet and make him earn it. Make him run Rolex - its long and steep and gets steeper as it goes. And if its not groomed, then there are moguls the size of Volkswagens. There are other blacks that are longer and others that are tougher, but Rolex is a great run.
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Permalink Reply by Ed F. (bpos2) on
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My wife (non-skier) loves the bookstore - Off the Beaten Path. She has also visited Fish Creek Falls although I am not sure how much of it can be hiked or is accessible during the winter. One more thing - take the gondola up to Thunderhead restaurant. The trip up the gondola is breathtaking. Walk around the restaurant and take in the sites and watch the skiers congregate and take off down the slopes. Go inside and have lunch or a drink or some hot chocolate.
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Permalink Reply by Rick on -
In particular, if they still have the offer that they have had the last few years, non-skiers can buy a one-trip gondola ride, go to Stoker or Hazie's for lunch, and they will deduct the cost of the gondola ride from the food (not booze) portion of the lunch. You can pre-arrange a time, and the skiers and non-skiers can meet for lunch.
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Permalink Reply by Kim (mojomom) on -
The gondola ride and meet up with the Skiers for lunch is an exellent idea. This will give the nonskier a real feeling of involvment. We did that with my mother a couple of years ago and might try it again this year. Hazies is relaxing and good and Stokers is a great place to hang out.
I've hiked Fish Creek Falls in the winter. Definitely more strenuous through the snow, even with with Mojo (the husky) to break a path, but it was fun to have the place almost all to our selves and very pretty. Well worth the trip.
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Permalink Reply by vicki dwyer on
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An excelent suggestion and one my husband will enjoy. Thank you
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Permalink Reply by mTnsmith on -
You can rent snow shoes almost any ski shop in town, great way to go if you are going to hike the falls or anywhere else when their is snow on the ground.
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Permalink Reply by vicki dwyer on
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My family thought your idea very amusing but I honestly dont think he is going to make the green let alone the black. But I will keep it in mind, especially if we are looking for some comic relief (Problem is, I am only green/blue and in no position to challenge him!)
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Permalink Reply by Sian and Nige on -
take a lap top and keep up with and watch the football...( ie soccer ) ...on there (note its football ) im so English sometimes lol..
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i think we are going to the Sheraton for the Christmas buffet. Others have suggested the Ore House, Cafe Diva alos. Yes book ahead of time. thats what i will be doing next week.
Usually kids don't want to wear the hood thing, but carry it in your pocket just in case. If it's really cold once you get on there on the slopes, I'll bet you big money that'll change.
Hard to predict of course but history is on your side. Be glad you didn't plan a trip around opening day at Vail today. They've got only one run open.
Temps have been great for snowmaking and we definitely have more snow this year than we had last year. I wouldn't worry, we tend to get dumped on in December.
Here's a good article about late starts and how the season turns out.
I have been checking the cameras lately, and there does not appear to be alot of snow on the mountain, and not much in the forecast?
Getting nervous about our trip out December 18th. Anything to worry about?
I agree with the balaclava. If your boys are going to wear helmets, which they should, then you can buy a nice under helmet hat/balaclava, a must in Steamboat. The key to keeping warm on the mountain is layers. (and toe warmers!)
I ski with my boys every January in Steamboat (now 10 & 8) and they wear the whole kit every day since they stay up top most the whole day ... base layer top and bottom, fleece top (& bottom if it's Arctic cold), and down jacket. They used to wear...
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