Ski area offers 12 trails today
Officials hope to open gondola and Burgess Creek during weekend
Skiers and snowboarders let out whoops of excitement as they tipped over the top of Sitz to Vogue early Wednesday at Steamboat Ski Area. Scholarship Day, the first day of the season at Steamboat Ski Area, offered 12 runs and two lifts to skiers as a fundraiser for the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club. In the past 19 years, the annual event has raised more than $500,000 for local athletes. Sarah Floyd, director of athletics for the Winter Sports Club, served hot drinks to early-bird skiers Wednesday at a tent in Gondola Square. “What we’re doing right now is really just trying to show our appreciation to the people who support Winter Sports Club on Scholarship Day,” Floyd said.
Ski patrollers suit up for Scholarship Day
Group has new recruits, new gear for the season that starts today
Ready for the first day of the season, Steamboat Ski Area ski patrollers will be on the slopes keeping people safe and on the designated runs. Ski Patrol Director John Kohnke said three new patrollers will join the staff of nearly 100 for this ski season as they start patrolling on Scholarship Day today.
Snow dump adds boost to man-made base in time for opening
With a little help from a snowstorm that lasted most of Monday, the Steamboat Ski Area is on track to open nine runs for Wednesday’s Scholarship Day, the traditional first day of the ski season.
Bike track, performance park considered for Ski Time Square
The developer seeking city approval for plans to redevelop Ski Time Square is looking into plans to build a small, park-like performance venue, as well as a small bicycle venue called a pump track, next summer.
Mike Lawrence: Base-area bouillabaisse
As Steamboat Ski Area prepares for Scholarship Day on Wednesday, there’s a lot going on around the resort’s base that has nothing to do with skis or snowboards.
New Victory Highway work raises concerns about weeds
City officials sent a certified letter to New Victory Highway contractor Duckels Construction on Tuesday emphasizing the need to avoid spreading noxious weeds. The letter cautions Duckels that the company could be responsible under the Colorado Noxious Weed Act.
Cog Road repairs to begin Monday
After nearly two months of delays, the $1.23 million construction project to repair a section of Routt County Road 76, the Cog Road, is set to begin Monday.
City Council has no quick answer for building fee hike
Council to wait for county before deciding on proposed increase
The Steamboat Springs City Council gave tentative support Tuesday to raising building permit and plan check fees, but it agreed to postpone a final decision for at least several weeks.
Struggling building department seeks 58 percent fee increase
The Steamboat Springs City Council is expected to vote tonight on a proposal to raise building permit and plan check fees by 58 percent to help offset declining revenues collected by the building department. A similar measure is being considered by the Routt County Board of Commissioners.
Lincoln Avenue work stops for winter
Contractors finish in the nick of time, dodging snowstorm
Construction on Lincoln Avenue/U.S. Highway 40 wrapped up for the season Thursday, one day before winter arrived in Steamboat Springs. This fall’s underground utility work was a prelude to next spring, when the asphalt pavement on Lincoln Avenue in downtown Steamboat will be replaced by concrete.
Steamboat 700 petitioners claim 1,334 signatures
Organizers say drive for annexation vote going strong; Thursday is deadline
Organizers of a petition drive to put the Steamboat 700 annexation to a public vote said Tuesday that they have submitted 1,334 signatures to the city clerk.
New Victory Highway work under way
Despite lawsuit, uncertain future of developments, road takes shape
The ultimate fate of the three residential neighborhoods that could be served by New Victory Highway is unknown. But construction on the arterial road on Steamboat’s west side is suddenly in full swing.
Businesses, CDOT, contractors meet to talk about spring plans
After a fall season that has been nightmarish for some downtown businesses, talks are under way about how to better plan for effects of spring construction on Lincoln Avenue.
Atira solicits Ski Time Square ideas
Site at base area sits vacant as council tables redevelopment plans
From landscaping and a playground, to an ice skating rink and tethered balloon rides, there has been no shortage of ideas thrown out for using the site of the demolished Ski Time Square commercial area.
Snowmaking begins on Steamboat Ski Area
It's dumping snow at Steamboat Ski Area, with piles 4, 5 and even 6 feet deep. Snowmaking on the slopes began in earnest Sunday night and Monday morning, with crews now on standby 24 hours a day to make as much snow as possible in the 28 days leading up to the ski area's opening.
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