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Steamboat Ski Resort – New Master Plan

Lots of exciting new prospects for Steamboat Ski Resort; the new 10 year Master Plan has been presented to the Forest Service.  The plan is a conceptual development plan for the next 10 years and includes improvements, enhancements and expansion in all areas of the resort,  from more lifts and runs to more seating and [...]

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Sold Property June 16, 2011

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98th Annual Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival

Another Classic Steamboat Springs Event honoring our community and of course our Western Heritage.  Highlights include the Lighted Man, Horses pulling kids on skis down Main Street, dogs pulling kids in sleds down Main Street, Dads on all fours pulling babies down Main Street, Ski Patrol jumping through the Ring of Fire. the only Marching [...]

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37th Annual Cowboy Downhill

January 18, 2011 One of my favorite events is coming soon. A Steamboat Classic, the annual Cowboy Downhill will hit on the slopes on January 18, 2010.  If you can’t be here in person, check out this video from 2009. Cowboys Hit the Slopes Steamboat Springs has a strong tradition of cattle ranching, which of course [...]

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Coldwell Banker Disctinctive Properties

Beauvaises sell Coldwell Banker to Idaho brokerage Mix and Karen Beauvais have announced the sale of Coldwell Banker Silver Oak, the real estate brokerage they founded and have operated for 22 years in Steamboat Springs, to Todd Conklin, of Coldwell Banker Distin­ctive Properties in Ketchum/Sun Valley, Idaho. The Beauvaises will remain active in the Steamboat [...]

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36th Annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill

January 19, 2010 One of my favorite events.  If you can’t be here in person, check out this video from 2008.  http://my.steamboat.com/video/2284251:Video:60  It all began 36 years ago when Billy Kidd, Steamboat’s Director of Skiing, and Larry Mahan, six-time All-Around World Champion cowboy, decided to invite a few of the Pro-Rodeo stars to Steamboat for a [...]

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Buying Real Estate in Steamboat Springs
Step 1 – Finding Your Dream House
Looking in Person

While the internet is great for initial exploration, there is nothing like looking at a house in person. Photographs can only capture so much. Pictures don’t give you a real feel for the flow of a home. You can’t take in the richness of a carpet or the smoothness of a countertop without a personal [...]

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Buying Real Estate in Steamboat Springs
Step 1 – Finding Your Dream House
Looking Online

The internet has simplified the scouting process for finding a home. According to a 2008 survey by the National Association of Realtors, 87% of buyers use the internet in their home search. It only makes sense, especially if you don’t live in Steamboat. The web lets you explore properties from the comfort of your home. [...]

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Buying Real Estate in Steamboat Springs
Step 1 – Finding Your Dream House
Establish a Budget

You know what you want – Property in Steamboat. Now you need to think about what you can spend. No matter whether you can afford $30,000 for a timeshare, $250,000 for a small condo near the mountain, $1,500,000 for a luxurious ski-in/ski-out condo, or $20,000,000 for the ultimate ranch on the valley floor, you need [...]

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Opening Day and Scholarship Day

November 25, 2009 Yay! Opening day is on the way! And it’s Scholarship Day.  Revenues from the day’s specially priced lift tickets benefit the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Scholarship Fund. Scholarship Day has raised over $525,000 since 1991/92. This fund provides financial support for deserving local children participating in Club programs. The Steamboat Springs Winter [...]

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