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welcome Dear Friends of One Steamboat Place, On behalf of the entire team at Timbers Resorts, I’d like to welcome you home to One Steamboat Place. From our helpful and ever-attentive staff, to the breathtaking views, here you’ll experience all of the services and amenities of a five-star resort while feeling right at home. To help you explore Steamboat to its fullest, we’ve created this guidebook, which highlights some local activities, sites and restaurants to enjoy during your stay. If there is anything we can do to further help you unwind and enjoy everything One Steamboat Place offers, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your thoughts are extremely valuable as we strive to provide the ultimate slopeside experience for your entire family. We hope you enjoy your stay at One Steamboat Place. Warm Regards, David A. Burden Founder and CEO Timbers Resorts 201 Main Street, Suite 202 Carbondale, Colorado 81623 970.963.4626 www.timbersresorts.com contact information One Steamboat Place Ellie McAtee 2250 Après Ski Way Resort Manager Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 Direct: 970.870.5106 Toll Free: 866.599.4626 Cell: 970.846.0620 Local: 970.870.5100 [email protected] [email protected] Shannon Eckhaus Mailing Address: Reservation Manager One Steamboat Place Direct: 970.870.5103 P.O. Box 774227 [email protected] Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 Todd Allsberry Shipping Address: Ownership Representative One Steamboat Place Cell: 970.846.4897 2250 Après Ski Way [email protected] Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 Kirk Brinks Sales Gallery Ownership Representative One Steamboat Place Cell: 970.379.5216 2250 Après Ski Way [email protected] Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 Local: 970.870.5136 Michael O’Donnell Ownership Representative Lance Thompson Cell: 970.819.1223 Director of Operations [email protected] [email protected] Liz Zarlengo Elliot Lawrence Office Manager Project Manager Direct: 970.870.5137 Direct: 970.870.5125 [email protected] Cell: 970.819.2151 [email protected] Karen Goedert Resort Manager Direct: 970.870.5105 Cell: 970.846.6381 [email protected] steamboat history he first inhabitants of the area now known as Steamboat Springs were the Ute Indians, nomadic people who used the Yampa Valley as their summer hunting and fishing grounds. Drawn by the soothing hot springs, Tabundant animals and ample vegetation, they returned each summer for hundreds of years before the land was eventually settled. French trappers arrived in the early 1800s and found great success in their trade along the Yampa River, rich with beavers, fox and other wildlife. History credits trappers for naming Steamboat Springs by accident, when they heard a loud noise ahead and assumed they’d found a large river with steamboat traffic. “A Steamboat, by gar!” they yelled, only to discover that the sound they’d heard came from a natural mineral spring that became the town’s namesake. The spring still exists, but was silenced by railroad tracks laid above it more than 100 years ago. In 1875, James Harvey Crawford and his family became the area’s first permanent settlers. Within 10 years, the Crawfords were joined by several other families and successfully laid out plans for the town of Steamboat Springs. In the decades that followed, the town thrived on cattle and sheep ranching, and soon became known for its hot springs, which attracted people from both local and distant communities. With the advent of the railroad, people traveled from around the country to visit Steamboat Springs, and it soon became a regular stop for cowboys and outlaws, including Butch Cassidy, Kit Carson and Jeff Bridger. And in 1914, Norwegian circus star Carl Howelsen arrived and introduced the recreational ski industry that would change Steamboat forever. Today, Steamboat Springs has just over 10,000 residents, and the town is a mecca for winter adventurers and nature enthusiasts who love its four-seasons perfection. The town has become an impeccable meeting point for Old West and New West, and remains the most colorful and authentic of America’s ski towns. steamboat skiing n 1859, gold was discovered in the mountains west of Colorado, leading to a population boom of pioneers seeking the good life. Working in the mountains during winter was difficult, especially when it came to Itraveling. The deep, powdery snow was difficult to walk on using the webbed snowshoes favored by Native Americans, so they turned to an alternative: Norwegian snowshoes, or as we call them today, skis. The pioneers made their skis out of pine or spruce trees. Massive by today’s standards, they were 8 to 14 feet long, ½ inch thick and 4 inches wide. The skis weighed about 25 pounds, and were accompanied by one long pole that aided steering. Though it was difficult to steer or turn, skiing was the pioneers’ favored means of transportation during the winter season. Skiing morphed from transportation mode to recreational activity in 1914, when Carl Howelsen—also known as the Flying Norseman—arrived in Steamboat. A circus star with Barnum and Bailey, Howelsen built the ski jump that still stands on what’s now Howelsen Hill, and is credited by most as single-handedly introducing recreational skiing to Steamboat. He organized the first Winter Carnival in town, an event still celebrated each winter with ski races, ski jumping, chariot racing, street events, a marching band on skis and much more. Howelsen Hill Ski Area has been used as a training site by countless Olympians, and is the oldest ski area in continuous use in Colorado. By the 1950s, skiing was so popular that developers decided to create another ski area south of town. Jim Temple, son of a local ranching family, and John Fetcher, a local rancher, engineered and constructed Storm Mountain, which opened with a single lift. The mountain was renamed Mt. Werner in 1964, when Buddy Werner—an Olympian from Steamboat—was killed in an avalanche. Today, Mt.Werner is known as Steamboat Ski Resort which features 23 lifts, 4 terrain parks and 165 named trails, and is widely regarded as one of America’s top ski destinations. ranching & rodeo hile many people were seeking their fortunes in the mountains to the west, Steamboat Springs steadily grew into the area’s premier ranching community due to its plentiful fresh water, fertile soil and open land. WBefore recreational skiing was introduced, cattle ranching was the largest industry in town, and the beef was shipped all over the country on the railroad. Sheep ranching was also popular, as the animals were able to stay warm and strong during the blustery winters. Steamboat has also had a vibrant agricultural industry with significant crops of wheat, lettuce, spinach and potatoes. The most famous of Steamboat’s crops, however, may be strawberries. In 1911, more than 9,000 crates of strawberries were shipped from Steamboat to locations around the country, and the area in which they grew was christened Strawberry Park. Today, Strawberry Park is home to some of Steamboat’s finest hot springs. In addition to animals and crops, another industry sprung up in Steamboat at the beginning of the 20th century: rodeo. Inspired by local cowboys, Steamboat’s official rodeo grounds were built in 1909. Today the town features events throughout the summer and a modern arena, which is much more pleasing to the spectators; back in the early 1900s, the crowd created the rodeo ring by forming a human circle! getting to steamboat Minneapolis/St. Paul Chicago Newark Denver Atlanta Dallas/Ft. Worth Houston o matter where you’re coming from, you’re never far from finding yourself waist-deep in Champagne Powder at Steamboat. Just 30 minutes from Steamboat, the Hayden Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) is quadrupling Nin size and has 11 daily direct flights from around the U.S., with more planned for the coming months. Denver International Airport (DEN) and Eagle County Airport (EGE) are other options that allow for spectacular drives through gorgeous Colorado scenery. Distance to Steamboat Traveling from Hayden Yampa Valley Airport Drive east on U.S. Highway 40 for 25 miles. Hayden Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) Turn left at the Mt. Werner Road exit. 35 miles—30 minutes Merge right onto Après Ski Way. Turn left on Village Drive. Eagle County Airport (EGE) 98 miles—1 hour 45 minutes Traveling from Denver The drive from Denver is a leisurely journey through Denver International Airport (DEN) some of America’s most stunning scenery. Start by 180 miles—3 hours 30 minutes taking I-70 West to Silverthorne. From Silverthorne take Colorado 9 to Kremmling. Then simply take U.S. Highway 40 West from Kremmling, over Rabbit Ears Pass to Steamboat Springs. g u e s t services Everything you need to make your stay as comfortable and hassle-free as possible is available upon request. Should you require anything, please contact your concierge for assistance. Pre-Arrival Services Banks Simply contact your concierge to make arrangements Steamboat Springs has several banks, including for any pre-arrival services you require, from renting Wells Fargo, Bank of the West, First National, Alpine, a car to planning activities to stocking the fridge and Vectra, Mountain Valley and Millennium Bank. pantries with whatever groceries you need. Contact your concierge for locations and ATM’s. Transportation Medical Services In addition to providing a car and driver upon request, Local medical providers are: your concierge can assist you in renting a vehicle during your stay. One Steamboat Place offers a private Steamboat Medical Clinic shuttle service around town, as well as a shuttle 1475 Pine Grove Road, Steamboat Springs service to and from Hayden Airport. Complimentary Phone: 970.879.0203 bus service is also offered in Steamboat Springs.