The countdown is on. Two more days until Steamboat's Opening Day! Steamboat is starting a new tradition by opening a day earlier than the normal Thanksgiving Day opener.
Currently, more early season snow has fallen on Steamboat this year than the past 10 years that I can remember. The mountain is completely blanketed in snow, and the crews have been able to blow snow to help form a nice base. With the late October and early November snowstorms, Steamboat is looking great for early season.
The lifts and terrain that will be open have not yet been announced, however I heard a little rumor that we will be skiing top to bottom on Opening Day. The runs I have my bets to be open are Buddy's Run off of the Storm Peak lift, which is almost the top of the mountain. I'm guessing Buddy's will filter down to Rainbow, and eventually to Rudy's Run. Rudy's will connect to the Heavenly Daze area, and then bottom terrain to the gondola and Christie chair. If my guess is correct, we are going to have a blast skiing and riding early season at Steamboat.
Be sure to get to the mountain early on Wednesday, November 21st to celebrate Opening Day. All passes, including Ikon, Ikon Base and Steamboat-specific passes will be valid on Opening Day. Regular priced lift tickets will also be available for purchase.
Below is the Opening Day lineup of activities posted from Steamboat Resort:
7:30AM FESTIVITIES KICK OFF IN GONDOLA SQUARE
• Complimentary Korbel Mimosas and Champagne Powder Donuts
• A Toast to the 2018-19 Ski Season
• Check Presentation to the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club
• Special Performance by the Ute Indian Tribe Snow Dancers and Drummers
• Free Classic Steamboat t-shirts designed by Ohana for the first 100 skiers and riders of the season
• Additional shirts will be available to purchase with proceeds benefiting the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club
Start your Thanksgiving holiday off right by skiing and riding Steamboat for Opening Day on Wednesday, November 21st. I hope to see you on Buddy's Run!
