June 6 - 13
By Brian | May 28, 2009
Saturday 6/6
Touch a Truck – Touch a Truck is a Free community event for everyone! There will be a variety of trucks and vehicles on display including fire trucks, busses, dump trucks, four wheelers and even a Zamboni! Kids are welcome to check out the trucks up close, sit in the driver’s seat and even honk the horns. This event will go on rain or shine.
Howelsen Park – 10:00am – 1:00pm
Sunday 6/7
28th Annual Steamboat Marathon – The most scenic run in the Rockies! Named one of the 10 “ Most Scenic Marathons and a Top 10 Destination Marathon in North America by Runner’s World.” The marathon, half marathon, and 10K will all begin at 7:30am. The marathon course begins at Hahn’s Peak Village, runs south on CR 129, and finishes at the Routt County courthouse in downtown Steamboat.
The Art Depot – Free docent-led tours are available every Saturday and Sunday at the Art Depot. Discover the talent and diverse styles of Yampa Valley artists displayed on this tour.
Art Depot – 2:00pm – Free
Monday 6/8
Knit-In – Come and knit, chat and share ideas. Private knitting or crochet lessons available by appointment.
10am-2pm - The Fiber Exchange
Open Mike Night –Let the singer in you blossom at Mahogany Ridge. Sign up at 8pm – performances begin at 9pm.
Duplicate Bridge – Open to all Players – Reservations are requested. Please call Elaine at 879-1994
6:30pm - Yampa Valley Electric Association
Tuesday 6/9
Story Time for Toddlers – Ages 2 & 3 yrs
Bud Werner Library – 9:30am -10:30am
Mineral Springs Walking Tour – Starts at the Eleanor Bliss Center for the Arts at the Depot. When the early settlers lost their livestock they would look around this mineral spring first because the loved the salty waters. Join a Yampatika naturalist on this easy walking tour to find out which spring, and also learn how the Steamboat Spring was named as well as many more fun mineral spring facts.
The Depot – 9:00am – 10:30am
Knit-In – Come and knit, chat and share ideas. Private knitting or crochet lessons available by appointment.
1:00pm – 3:00pm - The Fiber Exchange
Karoke – The Boathouse
9:00pm
Wednesday 6/10
Story-time for Preschoolers Ages 3-5 yrs
9:30am – 10:30am – Bud Werner Memorial Library
Social Gardening – Take a hat and gloves, and learn about plants and plant care.
Yampa River Botanic Park – 9:00am – 12:00pm – Admission is free
Olympic Heritage Walking Tour – Starts at Olympian Hall at Howelsen parkway. Thus easy walking tour explores Steamboat’s Olympic heritage, the multiple talents of Carl Howelsen, the history of the Steamboat Winter Sports Club, Winter Carnival, Howelsen Hill, and ski jumping. Once at Howelsen Hill, participants will witness the daring feats of ski jumpers soaring through the air during practice.
Howelsen Hill – 9:00 – 10:30am
Pre-School Arts and Crafts Sessions – This is an adult/tot program. You must have an adult on site for your child.
$10.00 – Steamboat Arts and Crafts Gym – 10:30am – 12:00pm
Duplicate Bridge – Open to all Players – Reservations are requested. Please call Elaine at 879-1994
12:30pm - Yampa Valley Electric Association
Knit-In – Come and knit, chat and share ideas. Private knitting or crochet lessons available by appointment.
10am-2pm - The Fiber Exchange
Wine Tasting – Public wine tastings. Compliments of the house.
L’Apogee/Harwigs – 5:00pm
Thursday 6/11
Triple Crown Sports Fast Pitch Softball Tournament – Come support this girls fast pitch tournament for ages 10 through 18. This is a tournament is for the “A and B” brackets, so the action should be fast and well played.
Fields throughout Steamboat, Hayden and Craig .
The action begins 10:30am and runs into the early evening.
Storytime with Maribeth - Artist Maribeth leads story time for all ages.
Epilogue Book Store – 10:30am
Downtown Historic Walking Tour – Starts at the Tread of the Pioneers Museum. This easy walking tour highlights the historic building and architecture of downtown Steamboat Springs, town development, and the early settlers. Participants walk past and discuss many historic buildings, including the Old Town Pub, the Pioneer Building, Pilot Building, and more.
Tread of the Pioneers Museum – 9:00am – 10:30am
Local Photo Tours of the Yampa Valley – On going through the summer and fall: Focus Adventures offers individual and small group photo tours of the Steamboat area, emphasizing The Art of Seeing. Owner Karen Schulman, will guide you in developing your own creative eye and spirit. Karen is an eighteen year resident of Steamboat and has been a professional photographic artist for 29 years. This program runs from June 1 – October 15th. Tours are by appointment – karen@focusadventures.com -
Friday 6/12
Brown Bag Lecture Series – Come to the Tread of the Pioneers Museum and discover the history of Steamboat Springs through the locals that have lived it. Each one-hour program features a lecture topic that reveals the unique history of the area. Bring a friend and a lunch!
Tread of the Pioneer Museum – 12:00 – 1:00pm
Bud Werner Library Tours – Tours will be lead by volunteer Library Docents from 11:am – 1:00pm, on the half hour.
Steamboat Springs First Friday Artwalk – Offered the first Friday of the Month, the vision of the Artwalk is to foster appreciation of the visual arts in Steamboat and support the growth of the local arts community. Fourteen galleries remain open for this self-guided tour and refreshments are served.
Downtown Steamboat Springs – 5:00pm – 8pm
Saturday 6/13
Main Street Farmers Market – A weekly farmer’s market featuring fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and locally hand made crafts.
Downtown – 9:00am – 2pm
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May 30 - June 6
By Brian | May 28, 2009
Saturday 5/30
Home and Garden Expo – The Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association presents the 2nd Annul Home and Garden Expo. Admission is free.
Steamboat Grand Resort – 10am – 2pm
Sunday 5/31
The Art Depot – Free docent-led tours are available every Saturday and Sunday at the Art Depot. Discover the talent and diverse styles of Yampa Valley artists displayed on this tour.
Art Depot – 2:00pm - Free
Monday 6/1
Knit-In – Come and knit, chat and share ideas. Private knitting or crochet lessons available by appointment.
10am-2pm - The Fiber Exchange
Open Mike Night –Let the singer in you blossom at Mahogany Ridge. Sign up at 8pm – performances begin at 9pm.
Duplicate Bridge – Open to all Players – Reservations are requested. Please call Elaine at 879-1994
6:30pm - Yampa Valley Electric Association
Tuesday 6/2
Story Time for Toddlers – Ages 2 & 3 yrs
Bud Werner Library – 9:30am -10:30am
Mineral Springs Walking Tour – Starts at the Eleanor Bliss Center for the Arts at the Depot. When the early settlers lost their livestock they would look around this mineral spring first because the loved the salty waters. Join a Yampatika naturalist on this easy walking tour to find out which spring, and also learn how the Steamboat Spring was named as well as many more fun mineral spring facts.
The Depot – 9:00am – 10:30am
Knit-In – Come and knit, chat and share ideas. Private knitting or crochet lessons available by appointment.
1:00pm – 3:00pm - The Fiber Exchange
Karoke – The Boathouse
9:00pm
Wednesday 6/3
Story-time for Preschoolers Ages 3-5 yrs
9:30am – 10:30am – Bud Werner Memorial Library
Social Gardening – Take a hat and gloves, and learn about plants and plant care.
Yampa River Botanic Park – 9:00am – 12:00pm – Admission is free
Olympic Heritage Walking Tour – Starts at Olympian Hall at Howelsen parkway. Thus easy walking tour explores Steamboat’s Olympic heritage, the multiple talents of Carl Howelsen, the history of the Steamboat Winter Sports Club, Winter Carnival, Howelsen Hill, and ski jumping. Once at Howelsen Hill, participants will witness the daring feats of ski jumpers soaring through the air during practice.
Howelsen Hill – 9:00 – 10:30am
Pre-School Arts and Crafts Sessions – This is an adult/tot program. You must have an adult on site for your child.
$10.00 – Steamboat Arts and Crafts Gym – 10:30am – 12:00pm
Duplicate Bridge – Open to all Players – Reservations are requested. Please call Elaine at 879-1994
12:30pm - Yampa Valley Electric Association
Knit-In – Come and knit, chat and share ideas. Private knitting or crochet lessons available by appointment.
10am-2pm - The Fiber Exchange
Wine Tasting – Public wine tastings. Compliments of the house.
L’Apogee/Harwigs – 5:00pm
Thursday 6/4
Storytime with Maribeth - Artist Maribeth leads story time for all ages.
Epilogue Book Store – 10:30am
Downtown Historic Walking Tour – Starts at the Tread of the Pioneers Museum. This easy walking tour highlights the historic building and architecture of downtown Steamboat Springs, town development, and the early settlers. Participants walk past and discuss many historic buildings, including the Old Town Pub, the Pioneer Building, Pilot Building, and more.
Tread of the Pioneers Museum – 9:00am – 10:30am
Local Photo Tours of the Yampa Valley – On going through the summer and fall: Focus Adventures offers individual and small group photo tours of the Steamboat area, emphasizing The Art of Seeing. Owner Karen Schulman, will guide you in developing your own creative eye and spirit. Karen is an eighteen year resident of Steamboat and has been a professional photographic artist for 29 years. This program runs from June 1 – October 15th. Tours are by appointment – karen@focusadventures.com -
Friday 6/5
Brown Bag Lecture Series – Come to the Tread of the Pioneers Museum and discover the history of Steamboat Springs through the locals that have lived it. Each one-hour program features a lecture topic that reveals the unique history of the area. Bring a friend and a lunch!
Tread of the Pioneer Museum – 12:00 – 1:00pm
Bud Werner Library Tours – Tours will be lead by volunteer Library Docents from 11:am – 1:00pm, on the half hour.
Steamboat Springs First Friday Artwalk – Offered the first Friday of the Month, the vision of the Artwalk is to foster appreciation of the visual arts in Steamboat and support the growth of the local arts community. Fourteen galleries remain open for this self-guided tour and refreshments are served.
Downtown Steamboat Springs – 5:00pm – 8pm
Saturday 6/6
Touch a Truck – Touch a Truck is a Free community event for everyone! There will be a variety of trucks and vehicles on display including fire trucks, busses, dump trucks, four wheelers and even a Zamboni! Kids are welcome to check out the trucks up close, sit in the drivers seat and even honk the horns. This event will go on rain or shine.
Howelsen Park – 10:00am – 1:00pm
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Apr 4 - 12
By Brian | March 27, 2009
Saturday 4/4
Bud Light Rocks the Boat Concert Series – featuring Ryan Shaw – This 26 year –old singer/songwriter from Decatur, Georgia is out to revive the passion and soul of the Golden Age of Rhythm and Blues for a new generation.
Base of the Mountain - 3pm –
Sunday 4/5
Depot Art Center - A free docent-led tour of the art exhibits at the Depot Art Center. - 2:00pm
Monday 4/6
Duplicate Bridge – Available every Monday night at 6:00pm. All are welcome.
Yampa Valley Electrical Association – $7.00 entry
Open Mike Night – Become a star! Open Mike night is every Monday Night at Mahogany Ridge Brew Pub. Sign up- is at 8pm, with the show starting at 9pm.
Tuesday 4/7
Story-times for Toddlers – ages 2-3years –
Bud Werner memorial Library – 9:30am – 10:30am
Ski with a Naturalist – Meet at the Why Not trail at the top of the Gondola.
1:30pm –2:30pm – Free
Learn to Skate – at the Howelsen Park Ice Arena.
4:00-4:30pm – Free
Wednesday 4/8
Story-times ages 3-5yrs - Bud Werner Memorial Library – 9:30am – 10:30am.
Thursday 4/9
Ski with a Naturalist – Meet at the Why Not trail at the top of the Gondola
1:30pm –2:30pm – Free.
Friday 4/10
Kids Jib Jam - Open to all ages and abilities. Waivers must be signed upon entry.
Stampede Run - 3:15pm
Saturday 4/11
Gondola Square Sidewalk Sale - Look for great savings at this end of the season sidewalk sale in Gondola Square.
8:00am – 5:00pm
29th Annual Smartwool Cardboard Classic – The Cardboard Classic, Steamboat’s traditional rite of spring is celebrating it’s 29th year. Featuring crafts constructed only from cardboard, glue, string, water based paint, and masking tape, racing down Headwall to a hysterical finish.
9:30am – base of the mountain
Sunday 4/12 – Easter!
Closing Day
2nd Annual Splashdown Pondskim – For the 2nd year, the Springalicious celebration will feature a SPLASHDOWN Pond Skimming Competition. Steamboat’s bravest (and maybe craziest) skiers/riders will attempt to cross an ice-cold pond at the base of the mountain, while being judged on distance, outfit creativity, and crowd response.
1:00pm – Base of the mountain
Bud Light Rocks the Boat Concert Series – Ozomatli closes down the 2008-2009season. Their music- a notorious urban-Latino –and-beyond collision of hip hop and salsa, dancehall and cumbia, samba and funk.
2:00pm – Base of the mountain
Thank you for a wonderful 2008 -2009 winter season. See you in the spring!
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March 28 - Apr 4
By Brian | March 27, 2009
Saturday 3/28
Nature Valley NASTAR National Championship – For the fourth consecutive year, Steamboat Ski Resort will host the Nastar National Championships, the world’s largest recreational ski and snowboard race program, March 26-29. Come and cheer on Christie Club Members, Melanie Halliday, Rusty Corwin, and the Mitchell’s boys as they compete for gold! Races are being held on numerous runs on the lower mountain.
Nordic Fest – Hakan Memorial – 7th Annual benefit Event, benefiting up and coming local skiers. The theme of the day is Futuristic Viking. A fun day of skiing and games for all ages and abilities with family and friends, costumes and more costumes, and featuring ……The Prodigious Pig Roast.
Ski Touring Center – 10:00am – Admission by donation
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour - Meet at Emerald Mountain for a two hour snowshoe tour.
10:00am – noon - $12.00 per person
Come Let’s Dance – Put on your dancing shoes! Dance to live music by the Hazel Miller band. Art Auction, original paintings on canvas painted by orphans in Uganda. A Special performance by African Dancers.
Heavy Appetizers, Cash Bar, benefiting Orphans in Africa.
Steamboat Sheraton Grand Ballroom – 7:00pm – Midnight - $120.00 per person
Sunday 3/29
Nature Valley NASTAR National Championship – For the fourth consecutive year, Steamboat Ski Resort will host the Nastar National Championships, the world’s largest recreational ski and snowboard race program, March 26-29. Come and cheer on Christie Club Members, Melanie Halliday, Rusty Corwin, and the Mitchell’s boys as they compete for gold! Races are being held on numerous runs on the lower mountain.
Depot Art Center - A free docent-led tour of the art exhibits at the Depot Art Center. - 2:00pm
Monday 3/30
Duplicate Bridge – Available every Monday night at 6:00pm. All are welcome.
Yampa Valley Electrical Association – $7.00 entry
Open Mike Night – Become a star! Open Mike night is every Monday Night at Mahogany Ridge Brew Pub. Sign up- is at 8pm, with the show starting at 9pm.
Tuesday 3/31
Story-times for Toddlers – ages 2-3years –
Bud Werner memorial Library – 9:30am – 10:30am
Ski with a Naturalist – Meet at the Why Not trail at the top of the Gondola.
1:30pm –2:30pm – Free
Learn to Skate – at the Howelsen Park Ice Arena.
4:00-4:30pm – Free
Wednesday 4/1
Story-times ages 3-5yrs - Bud Werner Memorial Library – 9:30am – 10:30am.
Thursday 4/2
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour – Join a Yampatika naturalist on a snowshoe tour that follows the rim of the Fish Creek Canyon. Bring water, a snack and snowshoes if you have them. Snowshoes can be rented from Yampatika for $10.00. - 871-9151 –
Ski with a Naturalist – Meet at the Why Not trail at the top of the Gondola
1:30pm –2:30pm – Free.
Friday 4/3
Kids Jib Jam - Open to all ages and abilities. Waivers must be signed upon entry.
Stampede Run - 3:15pm
Saturday 4/4
Bud Light Rocks the Boat Concert Series – featuring Ryan Shaw – This 26 - year –old singer/songwriter from Decatur, Georgia is out to revive the passion and soul of the Golden Age of Rhythm and Blues for a new generation.
Base of the Mountain - 3pm -
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March 21 - 28
By Brian | March 13, 2009
Saturday 3/21
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour - Meet at Emerald Mountain for a two hour snowshoe tour.
10:00am – noon - $12.00 per person
Bud Light Rocks the Boat Concert Series – featuring John Brown’s Body – US new roots Reggae band, John Brown’s Body, is gathering attention as a progressive reggae band. Their new album, “ Amplify”, features heavily layered drum and bass, spicy dub’s calming effect, and an electric groove.
Base of the Mountain – 3:00pm
Sunday 3/22
Depot Art Center - A free docent-led tour of the art exhibits at the Depot Art Center. - 2:00pm
Monday 3/23
Duplicate Bridge – Available every Monday night at 6:00pm. All are welcome.
Yampa Valley Electrical Association – $7.00 entry
Open Mike Night – Become a star! Open Mike night is every Monday Night at Mahogany Ridge Brew Pub. Sign up- is at 8pm, with the show starting at 9pm.
Tuesday 3/24
Story-times for Toddlers – ages 2-3years –
Bud Werner memorial Library – 9:30am – 10:30am
Ski with a Naturalist – Meet at the Why Not trail at the top of the Gondola.
1:30pm –2:30pm – Free
Learn to Skate – at the Howelsen Park Ice Arena.
4:00-4:30pm – Free
Wednesday 3/25
Story-times ages 3-5yrs - Bud Werner Memorial Library – 9:30am – 10:30am.
Thursday 3/26
Nature Valley NASTAR National Championship – For the fourth consecutive year, Steamboat Ski Resort will host the Nastar National Championships, the world’s largest recreational ski and snowboard race program, March 26-29. Come and cheer on Christie Club Members, Melanie Halliday, Rusty Corwin, and the Mitchell’s boys as they compete for gold! Races are being held on numerous runs on the lower mountain.
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour – Join a Yampatika naturalist on a snowshoe tour that follows the rim of the Fish Creek Canyon. Bring water, a snack and snowshoes if you have them. Snowshoes can be rented from Yampatika for $10.00. - 871-9151 –
Ski with a Naturalist – Meet at the Why Not trail at the top of the Gondola
1:30pm –2:30pm – Free.
Bud Light Rocks the Boat Concert Series - featuring Citizen Cope – Citizen Cope’s music is simple to the point of being stripped down, as if bearing it all was the only way to get our attention. A mix of hip-hop, folk, and blues his songs are mostly beats- buffed smooth by a haggard, road-weary voice.
Base of the Mountain – 3:00pm -
Friday 3/27
Nature Valley NASTAR National Championship – For the fourth consecutive year, Steamboat Ski Resort will host the Nastar National Championships, the world’s largest recreational ski and snowboard race program, March 26-29. Come and cheer on Christie Club Members, Melanie Halliday, Rusty Corwin, and the Mitchell’s boys as they compete for gold! Races are being held on numerous runs on the lower mountain.
Vista Verde Snowshoe Tour – Meet at Vista Verde for a free 2 hour snowshoe tour. 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Saturday 3/28
Nature Valley NASTAR National Championship – For the fourth consecutive year, Steamboat Ski Resort will host the Nastar National Championships, the world’s largest recreational ski and snowboard race program, March 26-29. Come and cheer on Christie Club Members, Melanie Halliday, Rusty Corwin, and the Mitchell’s boys as they compete for gold! Races are being held on numerous runs on the lower mountain.
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour - Meet at Emerald Mountain for a two hour snowshoe tour.
10:00am – noon - $12.00 per person
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March 14 - 21
By Brian | March 13, 2009
Saturday 3/14
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour - Meet at Emerald Mountain for a two hour snowshoe tour.
10:00am – noon - $12.00 per person
8th Annual Mavericks Superpipe Challenge -Skiers and riders will compete for cash and prizes during the 8th Annual Mavericks Superpipe. The competition will start at 11:00am, followed by an awards ceremony at 2:00pm.
Bud Light Rocks the Boat Concert Series – Featuring the Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band – The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band may technically only be comprised of three people, but their name is a misnomer. Although only together for three years, this rural Indiana country-blues family band has played more than 250 shows annually.
Base of the Mountain – 3:00pm
Sunday 3/15
Depot Art Center - A free docent-led tour of the art exhibits at the Depot Art Center. - 2:00pm
Monday 3/16
Duplicate Bridge – Available every Monday night at 6:00pm. All are welcome.
Yampa Valley Electrical Association – $7.00 entry
Open Mike Night – Become a star! Open Mike night is every Monday Night at Mahogany Ridge Brew Pub. Sign up- is at 8pm, with the show starting at 9pm.
Tuesday 3/17
Story-times for Toddlers – ages 2-3years –
Bud Werner memorial Library – 9:30am – 10:30am
Ski with a Naturalist – Meet at the Why Not trail at the top of the Gondola.
1:30pm –2:30pm – Free
Learn to Skate – at the Howelsen Park Ice Arena.
4:00-4:30pm – Free
St. Patrick’s Day Torchlight Parade and Fireworks – The Steamboat Ski and Snowboard school treats tourists and locals to a spectacular on-snow torchlight parade, followed by a fireworks display.
Base of the Mountain - 7:00pm
Wednesday 3/18
Story-times ages 3-5yrs - Bud Werner Memorial Library – 9:30am – 10:30am.
Thursday 3/19
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour – Join a Yampatika naturalist on a snowshoe tour that follows the rim of the Fish Creek Canyon. Bring water, a snack and snowshoes if you have them. Snowshoes can be rented from Yampatika for $10.00. - 871-9151 –
Ski with a Naturalist – Meet at the Why Not trail at the top of the Gondola
1:30pm –2:30pm – Free.
Friday 3/20
Downtown Spring Side Walk Sale – Looking for good deals on ski wear, seasonal clothing, shoes, house-wares, and much more. Don’t miss the Downtown Spring Sidewalk Sale.
9:00am – 6:00pm
Vista Verde Snowshoe Tour – Meet at Vista Verde for a free 2 hour snowshoe tour. 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Vegas Style Ice Show – Come and see a great show of skaters as they journey through Vegas, on ice. This show will feature local Steamboat skaters as well as national and international guest skaters.
7:00pm – 8:00pm – Howelsen Ice Rink – $10.00 adults/$ 5.00 children – Tickets sold at the door.
Saturday 3/21
Downtown Spring Side Walk Sale – Looking for good deals on ski wear, seasonal clothing, shoes, house-wares, and much more. Don’t miss the Downtown Spring Sidewalk Sale.
9:00am – 6:00pm
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour - Meet at Emerald Mountain for a two hour snowshoe tour.
10:00am – noon - $12.00 per person
Bud Light Rocks the Boat Concert Series - featuring John Brown’s Body – US new roots Reggae band, John Brown’s Body, is gathering attention as a progressive reggae band. Their new album, “ Amplify”, features heavily layered drum and bass, spicy dub’s calming effect, and a electric groove.
Base of the Mountain – 3:00pm -
Vegas Style Ice Show – Come and see a great show of skaters as they journey through Vegas, on ice. This show will feature local Steamboat skaters as well as national and international guest skaters.
7:00pm – 8:00pm – Howelsen Ice Rink – $10.00 adults/$ 5.00 children – Tickets sold at the door.
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March 7 - 14
By Brian | March 9, 2009
Saturday 3/7
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour - Meet at Emerald Mountain for a two hour snowshoe tour.
10:00am – noon - $12.00 per person
Bud Light Rocks the Boat Concert Series – Featuring Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Booty Band – Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Booty Band mixes uplifting lyrics, powerful horns, thick thumps, and high energy to create what band members refer to as “Bounce” music.
Base on Mt. Werner – 3:00pm - Free
Sunday 3/8
Depot Art Center - A free docent-led tour of the art exhibits at the Depot Art Center. - 2:00pm
Monday 3/9
Men’s Club Monday’s – Join one of the top Steamboat Ski and Snowboard pros and together enjoy a day on the slopes. Advanced skiers only on challenging terrain. Start the day with First Tracks and get on the slopes before the lifts open to the public!
4 hour session –8am – Noon $89.00 – Season Pass Holders 25% off - $66.00
Duplicate Bridge – Available every Monday night at 6:00pm. All are welcome.
Yampa Valley Electrical Association – $7.00 entry
Open Mike Night – Become a star! Open Mike night is every Monday Night at Mahogany Ridge Brew Pub. Sign up- is at 8pm, with the show starting at 9pm.
Tuesday 3/10
Story-times for Toddlers – ages 2-3years –
Bud Werner memorial Library – 9:30am – 10:30am
Ski with a Naturalist – Meet at the Why Not trail at the top of the Gondola.
1:30pm –2:30pm – Free
Learn to Skate – at the Howelsen Park Ice Arena.
4:00-4:30pm – Free
Wednesday 3/11
Women’s Club Wednesdays - Join one of the top Steamboat Ski and Snowboard pros and together enjoy a day on the slopes. Advanced skiers only on challenging terrain. Start the day with First Tracks and get on the slopes before the lifts open to the public!
4 hour session –8am – Noon $89.00 – Season Pass Holders 25% off - $66.00
Story-times ages 3-5yrs - Bud Werner Memorial Library – 9:30am – 10:30am.
Thursday 3/12
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour – Join a Yampatika naturalist on a snowshoe tour that follows the rim of the Fish Creek Canyon. Bring water, a snack and snowshoes if you have them. Snowshoes can be rented from Yampatika for $10.00. - 871-9151 –
Ski with a Naturalist – Meet at the Why Not trail at the top of the Gondola
1:30pm –2:30pm – Free.
Mah Jongg Ladies – Mah Jongg is an ancient Chinese tile game. New players are welcome!
Amante Coffee 6:00 –9:00pm – Free
Friday 3/13
Vista Verde Snowshoe Tour – Meet at Vista Verde for a free 2 hour snowshoe tour. 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Saturday 3/14
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour - Meet at Emerald Mountain for a two hour snowshoe tour.
10:00am – noon - $12.00 per person
Bud Light Rocks the Boat Concert Series – Featuring the Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band – The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band may technically only be comprised of three people, but their name is a misnomer. Although only together for three years, this rural Indiana country-blues family band has played more than 250 shows annually.
Base of the Mountain – 3:00pm
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February 14 - 21
By Brian | February 5, 2009
Saturday 2/14 Happy Valentines Day!
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour - Meet at Emerald Mountain for a two hour snowshoe tour.
10:00am – noon - $12.00 per person
Valentine’s Day Valentine Day’s Parade and Torchlight Parade – Steamboat Ski and Snowboard School treats tourists and locals to a spectacular on-snow parade down the mountain lit only by torches. In conjunction with the parade, a fireworks display will illuminate the sky providing a perfect ending to the evening
7:30pm
Steamboat Springs Orchestra Valentine Soiree – Grammy- winner Sara Sant’Ambrogio headlines Steamboat Springs Orchestra’s Valentine Soiree,
What could be more romantic than a candlelight dinner set to a Vivaldi cello duet? Sara Sant’Ambrogio, the big headliner, plays cello in the Grammy winning all female Eroica Trio. John Sant’Ambrogio (her father) is Steamboat Springs Orchestra principal cellist, and held the seat in the St. Louis Symphony for nearly two decades. Even though they are father and daughter, they rarely play together anymore because of Sara’s busy schedule.
Steamboat Community Center – 5:00pm - $125.00 per person
Sunday 2/15
Depot Art Center - A free docent-led tour of the art exhibits at the Depot Art Center. - 2:00pm
Steamboat Springs Orchestra Valentine Soiree – Grammy- winner Sara Sant’Ambrogio headlines Steamboat Springs Orchestra’s Valentine Soiree,
What could be more romantic than a candlelight dinner set to a Vivaldi cello duet? Sara Sant’Ambrogio, the big headliner, plays cello in the Grammy winning all female Eroica Trio. John Sant’Ambrogio (her father) is Steamboat Springs Orchestra principal cellist, and held the seat in the St. Louis Symphony for nearly two decades. Even though they are father and daughter, they rarely play together anymore because of Sara’s busy schedule.
Steamboat Community Center – 5:00pm - $125.00 per person
Monday 2/16
Duplicate Bridge – Available every Monday night at 6:00pm. All are welcome.
Yampa Valley Electrical Association – $7.00 entry
Open Mike Night – Become a star! Open Mike night is every Monday Night at Mahogany Ridge Brew Pub. Sign up- is at 8pm, with the show starting at 9pm.
Tuesday 2/17
Story-times for Toddlers – ages 2-3years –
Bud Werner memorial Library – 9:30am – 10:30am
Ski with a Naturalist – Meet at the Why Not trail at the top of the Gondola.
1:30pm –2:30pm – Free
Learn to Skate – at the Howelsen Park Ice Arena.
4:00-4:30pm – Free
Wednesday 2/18
Story-times ages 3-5yrs - Bud Werner Memorial Library – 9:30am – 10:30am.
Thursday 2/19
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour – Join a Yampatika naturalist on a snowshoe tour that follows the rim of the Fish Creek Canyon. Bring water, a snack and snowshoes if you have them. Snowshoes can be rented from Yampatika for $10.00. - 871-9151 –
Ski with a Naturalist – Meet at the Why Not trail at the top of the Gondola
1:30pm –2:30pm – Free.
Mah Jongg Ladies – Mah Jongg is an ancient Chinese tile game. New players are welcome!
Amante Coffee 6:00 –9:00pm – Free
Friday 2/20
Vista Verde Snowshoe Tour – Meet at Vista Verde for a free 2 hour snowshoe tour. 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Friday Night Rail Rodeo – The Friday Night Rail Rodeo will be on the Stampede run at the base of the ski area. Competitors will ride a variety of rails and boxes in a Jam format.
Base of the Ski Area -
Saturday 2/21
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour - Meet at Emerald Mountain for a two hour snowshoe tour.
10:00am – noon - $12.00 per person
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February 7 - 14
By Brian | February 5, 2009
Saturday 2/7
Winter Carnival – Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast – Hosted annually by the Knights of Columbus, this function is the perfect way to fuel up for all of the day’s activities. A nominal admission is charged.
Holy Name Catholic Church – 8:00am – 11:00am
• 100 meter Nordic Sprint – Find out who is the fastest skate skier in the “Boat”. Male and female Divisions, ages 13 and over, and 12 and under.
• Street Events – A wildly popular and entertaining show featuring children on skis and snowboards being pulled behind horses through the snow covered streets of downtown. Races include street slalom, ski-joring, ring and spear, donkey jump and the famous adult shovel race.
9:00am – noon
• Pro Alpine Ski Flying Training –
Howelsen Hill – 1:00pm
• International Muzzle Loading Biathlon – In this unique endurance event, participants clad in fur trappings, frontier village attire combine marksmanship, using black powder firearms with cross-country skiing on primitive equipment.
Howelsen Hill – Noon - 2:00pm
• Night Extravaganza – A must-see evening of entertainment at historic Howelsen Hill. The evening features a winter sports exhibition, the Lighted Man, glowstick and torchlight parades, fiery hoop jumpers, an elaborate fireworks display, and much more.
Howelsen Hill – 6:30pm
Depot Art Center - A free docent-led tour of the art exhibits at the Depot Art Center. 2:00pm
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour - Meet at Emerald Mountain for a two hour snowshoe tour.
10:00am – noon - $12.00 per person
Sunday 2/8
Winter Carnival – Street Events – A wildly popular and entertaining show featuring children on skis and snowboards being pulled behind horses through the snow covered streets of downtown. Races include street slalom, ski-joring, ring and spear, donkey jump and the famous adult shovel race.
9:00am – 11:00am
• Diamond Hitch Parade – The diamond hitch consists of at least 4 skiers. The skiers hold on to points of the rope tied in the shape of one or more diamonds. Animals, people or vehicles will pull the skiers, etc down the snow-filled streets. Don’t miss the Steamboat High School skier band! They band plays in the parade on skis!
Lincoln Avenue – 11:30am
• Pro Alpine Ski Flying Finals – This is a must Gelandesprung (a German word that means terrain jump) Ski Jumping event with participants launching off the K114 “Big Hill” in alpine skis and boots, rather than the usual ski jumping equipment. Watch as records get broken!
Howelsen Hill – 1:00pm
• Parent-Child Downhill – Everyone is a winner in this non-competitive, fun event. And adult and child ski together through Howelsen Hill’s terrain. Each child is given a participant ribbon and is provided an opportunity to have a professional photograph taken on the podium. Pre –registration is not required, but a release form must be signed or already be on file to participate.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Depot Art Center - A free docent-led tour of the art exhibits at the Depot Art Center. - 2:00pm
Monday 2/9
Duplicate Bridge – Available every Monday night at 6:30pm. All are welcome.
Yampa Valley Electrical Association – Free
Men’s Club Monday’s – Join one of the top Steamboat Ski and Snowboard pros and together enjoy a day on the slopes. Advanced skiers only on challenging terrain. Start the day with First Tracks and get on the slopes before the lifts open to the public!
4 hour session –8am – Noon $89.00 – Season Pass Holders %25 off - $66.00
Open Mike Night – Become a star! Open Mike night is every Monday Night at Mahogany Ridge Brew Pub. Sign up- is at 8pm, with the show starting at 9pm.
Tuesday 2/10
Story-times for Toddlers – ages 2-3years –
Bud Werner memorial Library – 9:30am – 10:30am
Ski with a Naturalist – Meet at the Why Not trail at the top of the Gondola.
1:30pm –2:30pm – Free
Learn to Skate – at the Howelsen Park Ice Arena.
4:00-4:30pm – Free
Wednesday 2/11
Story-times ages 3-5yrs - Bud Werner Memorial Library – 9:30am – 10:30am.
Women’s Club Wednesdays - Join one of the top Steamboat Ski and Snowboard pros and together enjoy a day on the slopes. Advanced skiers only on challenging terrain. Start the day with First Tracks and get on the slopes before the lifts open to the public!
4 hour session –8am – Noon $89.00 – Season Pass Holders %25 off - $66.00
Thursday 2/12
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour – Join a Yampatika naturalist on a snowshoe tour that follows the rim of the Fish Creek Canyon. Bring water, a snack and snowshoes if you have them. Snowshoes can be rented from Yampatika for $10.00. - 871-9151 –
Ski with a Naturalist – Meet at the Why Not trail at the top of the Gondola
1:30pm –2:30pm – Free.
Mah Jongg Ladies – Mah Jongg is an ancient Chinese tile game. New players are welcome!
Amante Coffee 6:00 –9:00pm – Free
Friday 2/13
Vista Verde Snowshoe Tour – Meet at Vista Verde for a free 2 hour snowshoe tour. 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Saturday 2/14
Happy Valentines Day!
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour - Meet at Emerald Mountain for a two hour snowshoe tour.
10:00am – noon - $12.00 per person
Valentine’s Day Valentine Day’s Parade and Torchlight Parade – Steamboat Ski and Snowboard School treats tourists and locals to a spectacular on-snow parade down the mountain lit only by torches. In conjunction with the parade, a fireworks display will illuminate the sky providing a perfect ending to the evening
7:30pm
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Winter Carnival
By Brian | February 3, 2009
Saturday 1/31
Depot Art Center - A free docent-led tour of the art exhibits at the Depot Art Center. 2:00pm
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour - Meet at Emerald Mountain for a two hour snowshoe tour.
10:00am – noon - $12.00 per person
Sunday 2/1
Depot Art Center - A free docent-led tour of the art exhibits at the Depot Art Center. - 2:00pm
Monday 2/2
Duplicate Bridge – Available every Monday night at 6:30pm. All are welcome.
Yampa Valley Electrical Association – Free
Open Mike Night – Become a star! Open Mike night is every Monday Night at Mahogany Ridge Brew Pub. Sign up- is at 8pm, with the show starting at 9pm.
Tuesday 2/3
Story-times for Toddlers – ages 2-3years –
Bud Werner memorial Library – 9:30am – 10:30am
Ski with a Naturalist – Meet at the Why Not trail at the top of the Gondola.
1:30pm –2:30pm – Free
Learn to Skate – at the Howelsen Park Ice Arena.
4:00-4:30pm – Free
Wednesday 2/4
Story-times ages 3-5yrs - Bud Werner Memorial Library – 9:30am – 10:30am.
Winter Carnival – Opening Ceremonies – A celebration honoring the Winter Carnival Queen and her court of Attendants, Little Princesses, and Grand Marshals.
Howelsen Hill Lodge – 5:30pm
Thursday 2/5
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour – Join a Yampatika naturalist on a snowshoe tour that follows the rim of the Fish Creek Canyon. Bring water, a snack and snowshoes if you have them. Snowshoes can be rented from Yampatika for $10.00. - 871-9151 –
Ski with a Naturalist – Meet at the Why Not trail at the top of the Gondola
1:30pm –2:30pm – Free.
Winter Carnival – Cross-Country Obstacle Race- A fun and entertaining obstacle race for the young cross-country skiers, ages 5-12.
Howelsen Hill – 4:30pm - Winter Carnival Button is required
Winter Carnival – Telemark Challenge – Welcome to all ages. Also 20, 30 and 50 Meter Jumping, and a Snowboarding Jam Session
Howelsen Hill - 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Winter Carnival - Laurence Gonzales Lecture – Epilogue Book Company presents a lecture, discussion and booking signing with award winning author Laurence Gonzales.
Mah Jongg Ladies – Mah Jongg is an ancient Chinese tile game. New players are welcome!
Amante Coffee 6:00 –9:00pm – Free
Friday 2/6
Winter Carnival – Amateur Alpine Ski Flying Training
Howelsen Hill – 9:00am – noon
Winter Carnival – Soda Pop Slalom - This is a fun race and is open to any skier or snowboarder through the 5th grade.
Mt Werner – Headwall – 10:00am
Winter Carnival – Tubing party – Come experience Howelsen Hill Tubing hill. Tubes are provided and a waiver must be signed.
Howelsen Hill – 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Winter Carnival – Amateur Alpine Ski Flying Event – This is a must-see Geledesprung ( a German word that means terrain jump) Ski Jumping event with amateur level participants taking flight off the K68 hill in alpine skis and boots, rather than the usual ski jumping equipment.
Howelsen Jumping Facility – 6;30pm –7:30pm
Vista Verde Snowshoe Tour – Meet at Vista Verde for a free 2 hour snowshoe tour. 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Saturday 2/7
Winter Carnival – Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast – Hosted annually by the Knights of Columbus, this function is the perfect way to fuel up for all of the day’s activities. A nominal admission is charged.
Holy Name Catholic Church – 8:00am – 11:00am
Winter Carnival – 100 meter Nordic Sprint – Find out who is the fastest skate skier in the “Boat”. Male and female Divisions, ages 13 and over, and 12 and under.
Winter Carnival – Street Events – A wildly popular and entertaining show featuring children on skis and snowboards being pulled behind horses through the snow covered streets of downtown. Races include street slalom, ski-joring, ring and spear, donkey jump and the famous adult shovel race.
9:00am - noon
Winter Carnival – Pro Alpine Ski Flying Training –
Howelsen Hill – 1:00pm
Winter Carnival – International Muzzle Loading Biathlon – In this unique endurance event, participants clad in fur trappings, frontier village attire combine marksmanship, using black powder firearms with cross-country skiing on primitive equipment.
Howelsen Hill – Noon-2:00pm
Winter Carnival - Night Extravaganza – A must-see evening of entertainment at historic Howelsen Hill. The evening features a winter sports exhibition, the Lighted Man, glowstick and torchlight parades, fiery hoop jumpers, an elaborate fireworks display, and much more.
Howelsen Hill – 6:30pm
Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour - Meet at Emerald Mountain for a two hour snowshoe tour.
10:00am – noon - $12.00 per person
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