NewEnglandSkier
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
It's once again time for my annual Steamboat trip. I got in last night and today was my first ski day. In the morning there was definitely an inversion--it felt much colder down below than it did farther up top. It was sunny all day and the snow was so nice! Coming from the east coast where we've had such a "meh" winter so far, I appreciated the texture of the snow even more than usual. Since I'd only gotten to ski for 2 hours so far this year prior to the start of my trip, I had planned that I would quit early and I did. I only skied 5 hours as I was afraid to over do it but I still think my muscles are going to be sore.
I didn't find any untracked areas but there was plenty of cut up powder by the sides of some of the groomers, which is good for me to practice in. When you see that type of leftover snow at home you can usually bet that it will be frozen solid (even if it looks inviting), which thankfully is not usually the case here.
I plan to have some pictures to go along with the trip, but for some reason tonight the internet is not uploading them.
One plus so far is my upgraded room at the Sheraton. I always book the cheapest room but I ended up with a one bedroom suite directly facing the slopes. I think the hotel is at capacity and in the past I've been given upgrades in that case due to being a past guest, so I assume that is the case this time as well.
Here's my view, which I was actually able to enjoy a little today since I quit skiing at 2pm.
Had dinner tonight downtown at the Back Door Grill--if anyone likes burgers, I recommend Back Door Grill. Lots of inventive burgers in addition to standards and I found it to be really tasty. It's pretty small and more of a bar than a restaurant and really casual.
I didn't find any untracked areas but there was plenty of cut up powder by the sides of some of the groomers, which is good for me to practice in. When you see that type of leftover snow at home you can usually bet that it will be frozen solid (even if it looks inviting), which thankfully is not usually the case here.
I plan to have some pictures to go along with the trip, but for some reason tonight the internet is not uploading them.
One plus so far is my upgraded room at the Sheraton. I always book the cheapest room but I ended up with a one bedroom suite directly facing the slopes. I think the hotel is at capacity and in the past I've been given upgrades in that case due to being a past guest, so I assume that is the case this time as well.
Here's my view, which I was actually able to enjoy a little today since I quit skiing at 2pm.
Had dinner tonight downtown at the Back Door Grill--if anyone likes burgers, I recommend Back Door Grill. Lots of inventive burgers in addition to standards and I found it to be really tasty. It's pretty small and more of a bar than a restaurant and really casual.