Boots, gloves, goggles…check.  All packed and ready to go–off for Steamboat.  After a mild winter in North Carolina, we were finally headed for quality family time in the Colorado snow.  

Steamboat Springs is known for its Champagne Powder®, which we have learned makes the best snow for skiing.  Unlike ski resorts in the east, this snow is so light and powdery that snowballs don’t stick. Skis and snowboards seemed to glide effortlessly down the 165 trails on the mountain and the out of bound glades. Steamboat was the perfect ski destination for our family who range from intermediate to expert, but even beginner skiers or boarders will find comfortable trails throughout.  Raised in the east with plenty of ice skiing, Champagne Powder® was a delight–a joy–for all of us.

It’s hard not to compare this resort to mountains in the east, but knowing the difference makes one appreciate the experience even more.  Not only were trails free from ice, but they were free from crowds as well. Most times the trails felt as though they were our own. What a sense of freedom we enjoyed!  No ice, no crowds–just free flowing, silent trails of powder and fun.

Blessed with two days of blue skies and the rest of the days getting blasted with snow. We had the best of both, and it truly was a winter wonderland.  Riding the gondola gave the opportunity to soak in the landscape. Mountain homes topped with several feet of sparkling white powder, layered snow-covered Rockies in the distance, and the small western town of Steamboat resting below all added to the beauty.  Aspens rustled in the breeze and pines held tight to the snow…what a peaceful sight.

We highly recommend Steamboat Springs for anyone looking for the total snow experience.