This weekend Steamboat Springs will jumpstart our summer events with the 34th Yampa River Festival. Initiated to raise awareness for the last remaining major free flowing river in the seven-state Colorado River basin, the Festival has morphed into a great excuse for a fun-packed family weekend. Competitions such as slalom and freestyle may sound reminisent of winter races but you’ll be swopping down for neoprene. Stand up paddleboard events embrace our latest craze, plus challenges for kiddoes and not forgetting Fido in the crazy river dog contest. Friends of the Yampa website.
While the Festival is all about having fun, it is important to remain mindful of water safety at all times. Run off is in full flow, causing flooding in parts and full rapids often when you least expect it. At Condos in Steamboat we wanted to share our own checklist for remaining water wise.
• Wear a life vest when going on the River and never tie it to a boat or board.
• Wear suitable footwear and use caution on banks for slippery ground and rocks.
• Wear the right clothing hypothermia is possible whenever the water temperature falls below 70°. Loss of body heat is 25 times greater in cold water than in air of the same temperature.
• Do not overestimate your own swimming ability, especially as the current is extremely fast right now. The same goes for pets.
• Buddy up, do not be in the River alone.
• If wading, do not step where you cannot see the bottom.
• Watch the weather – we get a lot of thunder and lightning during the afternoons which can be treacherous. Always get out of the water during a storm.
• Do not allow anyone who cannot swim out into the water with you, the river is flowing far too quickly at this time of year.
• If someone falls in and you are on the bank, do not go in after them. Call for help immediately. If they are in deeper slow flowing water look for a flotation device that you can get to them, otherwise keep watch of them constantly.
• Never stand up in your boat, when going through rapids it is safer to kneel.
• If you capsize save people first and equipment only if safely retrievable.
• When entering water go feet first, never dive or jump from a height.
• Wear sunscreen the water’s reflection can accelerate sunburn.
• Remain hydrated and do not drink alcohol.
KEEP AWAY FROM THE WATER’S EDGE ESPECIALLY WITH CHILDREN. RUN OFF CAUSES ICY WATERS TO FLOW AT A VERY FAST PACE.

It’s official summer in Steamboat has begun. The team here at Condos in Steamboat has been a whirlwind of spring cleaning and restocking reading for your arrival. Over the coming months we will bring you all the latest on upcoming events, but to help with a little vacation planning here is master list of local happenings for summer in the Boat.

Art in the Park

May
30 to 1: 34th annual Yampa River Festival; www.friendsoftheyampa.com
June
1: 33rd annual Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K www.steamboatmarathon.com
1: Yampatika’s 13th annual Wild Edible Feast; 6 to 9 p.m. at Lake Catamount; 970-871-9151, www.communityagalliance.org
4: 26th Youth Education Scholarship (Y.E.S) Golf Tournament; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club; 970-819-0851
6: First Friday Artwalk at galleries throughout downtown Steamboat; 5 to 8 p.m.
7: Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Seventh and Yampa Streets
7: Paddleboard yoga; 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Fetcher Pond; www.steamboatpaddleboardadventures.com
9 and 10: 20th annual Hospice dinner/golf tournament; 970-871-7631, www.nwcovna.org
10: Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp Under the Stars; 970-879-7125, www.perry-mansfield.org
11: Town Challenge mountain bike race; www.townchallenge.com
12 to 15: 26th annual Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup; www.steamboatsummer.com
13: Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp New Works Festival; 970-879-7125, www.perry-mansfield.org
13 and 14: Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series; 7:30 p.m., Brent Romick Rodeo Arena; www.steamboatprorodeo.com
14: Cayuse Classic at Sidney Peak Ranch; silent auction, live music, cocktails and barbecue dinner; $50; 970-879-4370, www.communityagalliance.org
14: Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
14: Paddleboard yoga; 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Fetcher Pond; www.steamboatpaddleboardadventures.com
14: Corey Voyek Memorial Tournament, Haymaker Golf Course; www.haymakergolf.com
15: Outdoor yoga; 9 to 10 a.m. at Torian Plum Plaza lawn; www.yogacenterofsteamboat.com
16: Library Author Series: Peter Heller; 7 p.m. at Library Hall; www.steamboatlibrary.org/events
17: Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp Under the Stars; 970-879-7125, www.perry-mansfield.org
18: Literary Sojourn Author Study: Winter’s Bone; 5:30 p.m.; www.steamboatlibrary.org/events
18: Free movie screening; 7 p.m. at Bud Werner Library; 970-879-5056, ext. 105
19: Eighth annual Downtown Street Festival; www.steamboatsummer.com
20: Gondola opens (daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.); www.steamboat.com
20 and 21: 17th annual Ski Town USA Golf Classic, Catamount Ranch & Club/Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club; www.skitownclassic.com
20 and 21: Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series; 7:30 p.m. at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena; www.steamboatprorodeo.com
21: Howelsen Hill 8-Miler (8M/4M trail); www.runningseries.com
21: Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
21: Paddleboard yoga; 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Fetcher Pond; www.steamboatpaddleboardadventures.com
21: Free Summer Concert Series: Trombone Shorty; Howelsen Hill
21: America; 8 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
22: Outdoor yoga; 9 to 10 a.m. at Torian Plum Plaza lawn; www.yogacenterofsteamboat.com
23 and 24: Haywhacker (CJGA), Haymaker Golf Course; www.haymakergolf.com
23: Dance on Film, Tap or Die; 7 p.m. at Library Hall; www.steamboatlibrary.org
24: Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp Under the Stars; 970-879-7125, www.perry-mansfield.org
24: The Not-Its!; 11 a.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
24: George Winston; 7 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
25: Town Challenge mountain bike race; www.townchallenge.com
26: Music on the Green: Trevor G. Potter; 12:15 p.m. at Yampa River Botanic Park; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com, FREE
27: Paddleboard yoga; 9 to 10:15 a.m. at Fetcher Pond; www.steamboatpaddleboardadventures.com
27: NRCS Tournament, Haymaker Golf Course; www.haymakergolf.com
27 and 28: Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series, 7:30 p.m. at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena; www.steamboatprorodeo.com
28: Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
28: Paddleboard yoga; 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Fetcher Pond; www.steamboatpaddleboardadventures.com
28: Opening Night Orchestra; 8 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
29: Outdoor yoga; 9 to 10 a.m. at Torian Plum Plaza lawn; www.yogacenterofsteamboat.com
July
1: Steiner Cup (Match Play), Haymaker Golf Course; www.haymakergolf.com
1: C Street Brass; 11 a.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
1: Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp Under the Stars; 970-879-7125, www.perry-mansfield.org
1 to 5: 111th annual Cowboys’ Roundup Days; www.steamboatsummer.com
2: Chamber Music: Dvorak to Broadway; 6 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
3: Music on the Green: C Street Brass; 12:15 p.m. at Yampa River Botanic Park; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com, FREE
3: Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School Junior Showcase; 970-879-7125, www.perry-mansfield.org
3: The Fab Four; 8 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
3 to 6: 13th annual Art on the Mountain, Gondola Square; www.steamboat.com/artonthemtn
4: 21st annual Steamboat Sprint 400-yard Dash; www.runningseries.com
4: July Fourth Celebration: parade, block party, concert, fireworks, cattle drive and more; www.exploresteamboat.com
4: First Friday Artwalk at galleries throughout downtown Steamboat; 5 to 8 p.m.
4 and 5: Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series; 6:30 p.m. at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena; www.steamboatprorodeo.com
5: Mountain Madness (13.1M/10K); www.runningseries.com
5: Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
5: Paddleboard yoga; 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Fetcher Pond; www.steamboatpaddleboardadventures.com
5: Free Summer Concert Series: TBD; Howelsen Hill
5: Strings Music Festival Concert with Tammy Dyke Compton and Chris Compton, Perry-Mansfield Dance Faculty Performance; 8 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; www.stringsmusicfestival.com
5: Chamber Music & Dance; 8 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
6: Outdoor yoga; 9 to 10 a.m. at Torian Plum Plaza lawn; www.yogacenterofsteamboat.com
7: House Party with Menahem Pressler; 6:30 p.m. at private residence; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
8: Smirk; 11 a.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
8: Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp Under the Stars; 970-879-7125, www.perry-mansfield.org
9: Town Challenge mountain bike race; www.townchallenge.com
9: Rally For the Cure golf tournament at Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club; 970-879-1391
9: Chamber Music: Mozart and Schubert; 6 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
10: Music on the Green: C Street Brass; 12:15 p.m. at Yampa River Botanic Park; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com, FREE
10: Seminars at Steamboat: Charles Murray and Timothy M. Smeeding, Income Inequality and Social Mobility; 5 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; www.seminarsatsteamboat.org, FREE
11: Paddleboard yoga; 9 to 10:15 a.m. at Fetcher Pond; www.steamboatpaddleboardadventures.com
11: Brent Rowan and Larry Gatlin; 8 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
11 and 12: Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series; 7:30 p.m. at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena; www.steamboatprorodeo.com
12 and 13: 33rd annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo, Bald Eagle Lake (free transportation from Meadows Parking Lot); www.steamboatsummer.com
12: Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
12: Paddleboard yoga; 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Fetcher Pond; www.steamboatpaddleboardadventures.com
12: Spring Creek Memorial (9M, 5K Trail); www.runningseries.com
12: 40th annual Cowpie Classic rugby tournament, Ski Town Fields; www.steamboatrugby.com
12: Chamber Music: Mozart and Dvorak; 8 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
12 and 13: 40th annual Art in the Park, West Lincoln Park; www.mainstreetsteamboat.com
13: Outdoor yoga; 9 to 10 a.m. at Torian Plum Plaza lawn; www.yogacenterofsteamboat.com
15: Barry G; 11 a.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
16: Literary Sojourn Author Study: Sisterland; 5:30 p.m.; www.steamboatlibrary.org/events
16: Chamber Music; 6 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
17: Eighth annual Downtown Street Festival; www.steamboatsummer.com
17: Music on the Green: Ping; 11 a.m. at Yampa River Botanic Park; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com, FREE
17 to 20: Mountain Soccer Tournament; www.steamboatsummer.com
18: Paddleboard yoga; 9 to 10:15 a.m. at Fetcher Pond; www.steamboatpaddleboardadventures.com
18: Free Summer Concert Series, Uncle Lucius, Howelsen Hill
18: Third Friday Free Foreign Film; 7 p.m. at the Depot Art Center; www.steamboatlibrary.org
18: Rockapella; 8 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
18 and 19: Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp Theater Performance; 970-879-7125, www.perry-mansfield.org
18 and 19: Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series; 7:30 p.m. at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena; www.steamboatprorodeo.com
19: Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
19: Paddleboard yoga; 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Fetcher Pond; www.steamboatpaddleboardadventures.com
19: 10th annual Kent Eriksen Cycles Tour de Steamboat; www.rockypeakproductions.com
19: Kitchen and Garden Tour; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
19: Turtle Island Quartet; 8 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
20: Outdoor yoga; 9 to 10 a.m. at Torian Plum Plaza lawn; www.yogacenterofsteamboat.com
22: Fara Tolno and Kissidugu; 11 a.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
23: Town Challenge mountain bike race; www.townchallenge.com
23: Chamber Music; 6 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
24: Ping; 11 a.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
25: Paddleboard yoga; 9 to 10:15 a.m. at Fetcher Pond; www.steamboatpaddleboardadventures.com
25: Court Yard Hounds; 8 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
25 and 26: Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp Evening of Dance, Steamboat Springs High School; 970-879-7125, www.perry-mansfield.org
25 and 26: Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series; 7:30 p.m. at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena; www.steamboatprorodeo.com
26: Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
26: Paddleboard yoga; 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Fetcher Pond; www.steamboatpaddleboardadventures.com
26: New Moon Glowball Tournament, Haymaker Golf Course; www.haymakergolf.com
26: Free Summer Concert Series: Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers; Howelsen Hill
26: Orchestra; 8 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
27: Outdoor yoga; 9 to 10 a.m. at Torian Plum Plaza lawn; www.yogacenterofsteamboat.com
27: Community Agriculture Alliance’s Ranch Rendezvous; Steamboat Ski Area; 970-879-4370, www.communityagalliance.org
28: Seminars at Steamboat: Matthew Rojansky, Troubled Waters: U.S. Relations with Russia, Ukraine and the Former Soviet Republics; 5 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; www.seminarsatsteamboat.org, FREE
29: Dr. Noize; 11 a.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
29: Library Author Series: Lisa See; 7 p.m. at Library Hall
30: Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp Young Artist Collective Open; 970-879-7125, www.perry-mansfield.org
30: Calder Quartet; 6 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
31: Music on the Green: Chamberlin Birch; 12:15 p.m. at Yampa River Botanic Park; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com, FREE
31 and 1: Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp Young Artists Collective; 970-879-7125, www.perry-mansfield.org
August
1: Paddleboard yoga; 9 to 10:15 a.m. at Fetcher Pond; www.steamboatpaddleboardadventures.com
1: First Friday Artwalk; downtown galleries, 5 to 8 p.m.
1: The California Honeydrops; 8 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
1: Lisa Fischer; 8 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
1 and 2: Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series; 6:30 p.m. at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena; www.steamboatprorodeo.com
1 to 17: Piknik Theatre Festival; www.steamboatsummer.com
2: Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
2: Paddleboard yoga; 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Fetcher Pond; www.steamboatpaddleboardadventures.com
3 to 9: Moffat County Fair
3: Outdoor yoga; 9 to 10 a.m. at Torian Plum Plaza lawn; www.yogacenterofsteamboat.com
5: Billy Jonas Band; 11 a.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
6: Town Challenge mountain bike race; www.townchallenge.com
6: Cliburn Piano Medalist: Sean Chen; 6 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
6 to 17: Opera Artists Institute, Emerald City Opera; www.steamboatopera.com
7: Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors Scholarship Golf Tournament, Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club; 970-879-1391
7: Music on the Green: Acutonic; 12:15 p.m. at Yampa River Botanic Park; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com, FREE
7: Seminars at Steamboat: Dr. Arthur Caplan, Rationing Health Care; 5 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; www.seminarsatsteamboat.org, FREE
7 to 10: 11th annual Steamboat Wine Festival; www.steamboatwinefestival.com
8: Paddleboard yoga; 9 to 10:15 a.m. at Fetcher Pond; www.steamboatpaddleboardadventures.com
8: Free Summer Concert Series: Infamous String Dusters, Howelsen Hill
8: Jesse Cook; 8 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
8 and 9: Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series; 7:30 p.m. at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena; www.steamboatprorodeo.com
9: Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
9: Paddleboard yoga; 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Fetcher Pond; www.steamboatpaddleboardadventures.com
9: Quincy Jones Presents: The Emily Bear Jazz Trio; 8 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
9: Concert, Emerald City Opera; www.steamboatopera.com
10: Outdoor yoga; 9 to 10 a.m. at Torian Plum Plaza lawn; www.yogacenterofsteamboat.com
13: Literary Sojourn Author Study: Canada; 5:30 p.m.; www.steamboatlibrary.org/events
13: Bruce Hornsby; 8 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
14: Music on the Green: Leaner, Lunker & Friends; 12:15 p.m. at Yampa River Botanic Park; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com, FREE
14: Seminars at Steamboat: Richard Danzig, Cyber Insecurity; 5 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; www.seminarsatsteamboat.org, FREE
14 to 17: 100th annual Routt County Fair; Hayden Fairgrounds; 970-276-3068
14 to 17: Steamboat All Arts Festival (with Sunday block party); www.exploresteamboat.com
15: Paddleboard yoga; 9 to 10:15 a.m. at Fetcher Pond; www.steamboatpaddleboardadventures.com
15: Third Friday Free Foreign Film; 7 p.m. at the Depot Art Center; www.steamboatlibrary.org
15 and 16: Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series; 7:30 p.m. at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena; www.steamboatprorodeo.com
16: Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
16: Paddleboard yoga; 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Fetcher Pond; www.steamboatpaddleboardadventures.com
16: Asleep at the Wheel; 8 p.m. at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
17: Steamboat Stinger (50-mile mountain bike race; full/half trail marathons); www.honeystinger.com, www.runningseries.com
17: Steamboat Olympic Sprint Triathlon at Lake Catamount; www.steamboattriathlon.com
17: Outdoor yoga; 9 to 10 a.m. at Torian Plum Plaza lawn; www.yogacenterofsteamboat.com
17: Free Public Concert, Emerald City Opera; noon at Yampa River Botanic Park; www.steamboatopera.com
17: House Party: Ray Benson; 6:30 p.m. at private residence; 970-879-5056, ext. 105, www.stringsmusicfestival.com
20: Town Challenge mountain bike race; www.townchallenge.com
21: Yampa Street Live Street Fest; www.mainstreetsteamboatsprings.com
22: Paddleboard yoga; 9 to 10:15 a.m. at Fetcher Pond; www.steamboatpaddleboardadventures.com
23: 16th annual Ski Haus Continental Divide Trail Run (16M); www.runningseries.com
23: Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
23: Paddleboard yoga; 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Fetcher Pond; www.steamboatpaddleboardadventures.com
24: Outdoor yoga; 9 to 10 a.m. at Torian Plum Plaza lawn; www.yogacenterofsteamboat.com
26: 20th annual Mount Werner Classic (50K); www.runningseries.com
29: Paddleboard yoga; 9 to 10:15 a.m. at Fetcher Pond; www.steamboatpaddleboardadventures.com
30: Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
30: Paddleboard yoga; 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Fetcher Pond; www.steamboatpaddleboardadventures.com
30 and 31: 10th annual Wild West Air Fest, www.steamboatsummer.com
30 and 31: Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Stanko Ranch; 970-879-5214
30 to 1: Sixth annual Steamboat Springs Stage Race road cycling event; www.bikesteamboat.com
31: 29th annual 10K at 10,000 Feet; www.runningseries.com
31: Outdoor yoga; 9 to 10 a.m. at Torian Plum Plaza lawn; www.yogacenterofsteamboat.com
31: Downtown Hoedown and Chuckwagon Chili Challenge; www.steamboatsummer.com
September
5: Paddleboard yoga; 9 to 10:15 a.m. at Fetcher Pond; www.steamboatpaddleboardadventures.com
5: First Friday Artwalk; 5 to 8 p.m., downtown galleries
6: Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
6: Paddleboard yoga; 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Fetcher Pond; www.steamboatpaddleboardadventures.com
6: Three Club Tournament, Haymaker Golf Course; www.haymakergolf.com
12: Second annual Yampa Valley Crane Festival; www.steamboatlibrary.org/events
12 and 13: Eighth annual Run Rabbit Run (100M/50M ultramarathons); www.steamboat50.com, www.runningseries.com
13: Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
13 and 14: Haymaker Fall Classic, Haymaker Golf Course; www.haymakergolf.com
14: Deep Roots Lamb Cook-off; downtown; www.communityagalliance.org
17: Literary Sojourn Author Study: The Master, 5:30 p.m.; www.steamboatlibrary.org/events
19: Third Friday Free Foreign Film; 7 p.m. at the Depot Art Center; www.steamboatlibrary.org
19 to 21: Fourth annual Steamboat OktoberWest; downtown/Steamboat Ski Area
20: Emerald Mountain Trail Run (12K Trail); www.runningseries.com
20: 22nd annual Literary Sojourn Festival of Authors; www.literarysojourn.org
26 to 28: Fourth annual Hay Cup Open, Haymaker Golf Course; www.haymakergolf.com
28: Gondola closes for season; www.steamboat.com
October
3: First Friday Artwalk; downtown galleries; 5 to 8 p.m.
10: Final-Final (two person), Haymaker Golf Course; www.haymakergolf.com
17: Third Friday Free Foreign Film; 7 p.m. at the Depot Art Center; www.steamboatlibrary.org

Happy Mother’s Day from us all here at Condos in Steamboat. Where ever you are or whatever you are doing today, we hope you will take a moment to remember all those women who have gone before us, leaving their mark however big or small on the world. This Mother’s Day we have chosen to remember the great ladies of Steamboat Springs. While many have now passed their legacies live on. Who knows, maybe they played a part in what became your own memories of a Steamboat vacation.

To Steamboat’s founding mothers’ thank you for all you have given us, and continue to give this incredible little town.

Margaret Crawford – together with husband James, they were the first white settlers to the Valley, moving permanently here in 1876. One of 18 women honored during the Colorado State Centennial being depicted in a tapestry on display in the State Capitol building.

Hazie Werner – the “Grand Lady of the Valley”, committed to her family’s ranching life, education and raising three Olympians.

Skeeter Werner  – only daughter of Hazie, an Olympian famed as one of the top 5 female skiers in the 50’s. Graced the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1955, modelled in New York and a tireless philanthropist in the Yampa Valley with husband American footballer Doak Walker.

Charlotte Perry and Portia Mansfield – founded Perry Mansfield Arts Camp in 1913. The longest running camp in the USA, combines horse-riding and drama in their traditionally cutting edge manner.

Lucile Bogue – started a college in 1962 now part of Colorado Mountain College.

Eleanor Bliss – a founder of the Steamboat Springs Council of Arts and Humanities in 1971. Came to the Valley as an instructor at Perry Mansfield from Long Island, NY, moved to Steamboat fulltime in 1969.

Gloria Gossard (of the famed corset family), perhaps the greatest philanthropist of the Valley. Gifted 120 acres of Emerald Mountain to preserve natural land. Believed strongly in the importance of arts. Over her life in Steamboat she was involved with Strings in the Mountains, Steamboat Arts Council, Lift up of Routt County, Bud Werner Memorial Library, the Literary Sojourn, NW Colorado Visiting Nurse Association, Yampa Valley Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy, Tread of the Pioneers Museum, Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and the Routt County Humane Society.

Cookie Lockart – the only woman in the National Auctioneers Hall of Fame. A local celebrity never seen around town without sporting one of her 200 hats, and glitzy sunglasses. Cookie has sold everything from bulls and antiques to entire oil companies.

The next time you come to Steamboat keep an eye out, the names above will surround you from the ski area to the library. Today is a day we at Condos in Steamboat would like to say thank you for all you have given us and our visitors, Happy Mother’s Day to the great ladies of Routt County.

Something very strange has been happening over the last couple days in Steamboat. It’s no surprise to those who have called the Yampa Valley home for years, but if you stumble upon our little town about now you may wonder why this apparent ghost town is typically a thriving tourist hot spot.

It’s Spring Break, the mountain just closed; the snow is melting and guess what? It’s our turn to play tourist anywhere but here. So where to the people who make a living gladly facilitating the vacation necessities of others go to relax? Condos in Steamboat did a little survey and here are the top 10 locations for this year’s Spring Break travelers.

1.       Moab , UT

2.       Fruita, CO (no surprise we morph from Ski Town USA to Bike Town USA after hearing the top 2 spots).

3.       San Juan River (our powder hounds are river rats the rest of the year).

4.       Cabo, Mexico

5.       Salyulita, Mexico

6.       Tulum, Mexico (yep, we yearn for the ocean every now and then).

7.       San Diego, CA

8.       Bahamas – our seasoned fishermen love to bone fish.

9.       Florida – (Pensacola has been the Filler’s go to favorite for many years but not this year, more on that later).

10.   Los Angeles, CA – Where else to polish up on hospitality tips than Disney?

Not everyone chooses to get out of Dodge, why would you when you get the chance to have Steamboat’s natural playground all to yourself. So here’s a little secret from Condos in Steamboat…..if you want to experience Steamboat without the crowds come now. The ski area may be closed, but back country options are endless, quiet and beautiful. Hiking trails are resurfacing and the river is at pre-snow melt raging levels making it perfect for kayaking. Stores are swopping skis and snowboards for bikes and paddleboards, so there are deals to be had. Plus you won’t need to wait in line for a table at the wonderful eateries choosing to remain open between seasons.

Hmm, sounds so good we think we’ll stay.

On Sunday we will say au revoir to another epic Steamboat ski season. Ensuring an impressive send off to a winter we will remember for powder days, bluebird skies, subzero not so bluebird days and endless moments of on mountain memories the ski area will close with traditional Springalicious madness.

Saturday brings the 34th annual Cardboard Classic race. Handmade contraptions including anything from a psychedelic car to a stallion will be hurtled down the hill at speed ensuring a spectacle for all observers. March Fourth Marching Band will follow with an onstage show set to wow featuring acrobats and dazzling dancers performing to an eclectic mix of globally inspired music.

Sunday is a people spotter’s dream starting at 1pm. Bikini clad crazies will try their luck at The Splashdown Pond skimming, where entrants aim to make it across the freezing ice on skis or boards. Festivities will draw to a close with hip hop alternative band Philadelphia based G Love and Special Sauce playing a selection of laid back blues.

For those of our guests who came to see us again this winter we at Condos in Steamboat want to thank you for being part of another great Steamboat ski season. For friends who we didn’t see this year, here are some great reasons for making Steamboat your first choice next year.

1. 406 inches of powder on the mountain this year – and we are still counting!

2. Night skiing – it’s been a hit!

3. Ski Biking – an awesome alternative for those who want to be on the mountain without skis, boards or snowshoes.

4. Powder cats – small groups, untouched tree covered and steep terrain, incredible guides, need we say more.

5. Four Nordic Centers and miles of free backcountry trails.

6. Ski jumping – try being airborne on Wednesday nights at Howelson Hill led by past Olympians.

7. Kids Ski Free – under 12’s are free to ski with a paying adult on multi day passes.

8. Strawberry Park or Downtown Hot Springs – all natural relaxation guaranteed.

9. Carnival Central – Steamboat folks love any excuse for a party, parade or reason to celebrate our Olympic and skiing heritage. Look out for cowboy meets skier events throughout the season.

10. Condos in Steamboat – saving the best until last. Always here to make your stay memorable for only the right reasons.

Thanks for a great winter, hope to see you next season. If you can’t wait until then see you this summer – it’s the reason we make this great town home.

Condos in Steamboat guests woke up this morning to an incredible 28 inches of freshly fallen snow. The late storm which began around 11pm last night brought low temperatures and light winds. Local cyclists, whom had been taking advantage of warmer March temperatures, were switching back from bike to ski helmets. Long lines are expected today at the ski area which is in full swing of the annual Steamboat Springalicious Festival. Another 25 inches is forecast for tonight ensuring a powder filled week beginning today on April 1.

Live from Condos in Steamboat, it’s Tuesday morning April fool’s and your host for the day is the One Last Powder Day Band.

Top of the morning to ye… a Happy St Patricks Day to all our Condos in Steamboat friends out there. Who cares if your connection to the Emerald Isle is as loose as a snowboarders pants, get your green on and come celebrate. For today we’ll be immersed in Irish festivities Steamboat style.

Forget breakfast in your Steamboat hotel or condo and head for McKnights in Wildhorse Plaza to fuel those ski legs with a free pancake feast. “You have to begin at the oldest Irish pub in Steamboat” laughs owner Kerry Shea disregarding his tavern’s fledging history.

Take a spin around the shops and bag a bargain, it’s a sales day for sure. Join locals for dinner at Holy Name Catholic Church on Oak St where Knights of Columbus Council No. 4462 are hosting their annual corned beef and cabbage banquet the starting at 5pm. It doesn’t have a price tag but donations are welcomed.

Wrap up warmly then head for Mt Werner base area to watch Steamboat Ski and Snowboard School set the snow aglow with a torchlight parade followed by a St Paddy’s firework display. Events start at 8pm.

As you can see Steamboat’s added our own touches to St Patrick’s Day but then who hasn’t. Take a look our top 5 translations on tradition.

1. St Patrick – he may be the patron saint of Ireland but he wasn’t actually Irish. He was a nobleman born in England who was kidnapped by Irish Pirates and held captive in Ireland for 17 years as a slave. Although his family was religious he was an atheist turning to religion in Ireland. After being freed, he later returned to Ireland as a missionary.

2. Green was the color of St Patrick – green has been adopted as the national color, but St Patrick was associated with blue. According to Wikipedia among many sources “The colour blue’s association with Saint Patrick dates from the 1780s, when it was adopted as the colour of the Anglos Irish Order of St Patrick. While green is now the usual national color of Ireland, St. Patrick’s blue is still found in symbols of both the state and the island”.

3. Corned Beef and Cabbage – contrary to public belief this St Paddy’s Day stable did not originate in Ireland. It was an American dish created due to a low cost meat option and the cabbage was seasonally cheap in spring.

4. An Irish Breakfast wouldn’t include a pancake. During lent pancakes were not eaten, soda bread or Boxty (Irish griddle cakes) accompany bacon, sausages, eggs and potato.

5. The Shamrock – myth or legend? It was claimed St Patrick used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity – God, Son and the Holy Spirit joined by a common stalk. While the story has evolved into a legend many believe it was nothing but a myth.

An out-of-town skiing vacation can be quite expensive. However, there are simple ways to cut down on your expenses, such as those listed in an article by Bankrate.com for Good Morning America. If you plan on going to a well-known skiing destination like Steamboat Springs, you can get a few cost-saving tips from this article, including the following: Read the rest of this entry »

While many households hate winter, others just can’t get over the thrilling adventures it brings. Some even plan a skiing vacation in Steamboat Springs, where over 165 inches of snow covers the mountain slopes each year. It becomes even more exciting when the family gets to stay in a hotel where everything is just right for their needs. An article in WhatToExpect.com provides simple tips on choosing a family-friendly hotel or resort. Read the rest of this entry »

Steamboat’s local beneath the flag 

Celebrating our town’s Olympic heritage we couldn’t be prouder of our very own Todd Lodwick, leading the way in Sochi for Team USA as today’s flag-bearer at the opening ceremony. In recognition of his unrelenting commitment to Nordic skiing and our country, Condos in Steamboat is sharing some “All about Todd facts”.

1. He was born and raised in Steamboat, one of four boys.

2. He is the father of two kids, daughter Charley and son Finn.

3. Todd is a 6 time World Cup Winner

4. He is the nation’s first ever 6 time Olympian

5. A golfer in his spare time, he plays off a 9 handicap.

6. Loves biking with friends as part of his training in warmer months.

7. He’s a Mossy Oak pro staffer, a big passion for bow-hunting.

8. He avoids eating gluten – misses donuts among other things!

9. Favorite book – Moby Dick

10. What would he like to do post Olympics – write a book, start a clothes line, play golf – just a few ideas he’s shared so far.

From us all here at Condos in Steamboat, fly that flag high Todd, we’re all rooting for you and the team.