News Release
| 3/16/06 - STEAMBOAT-HOME OF CHAMPAGNE POWDER® SNOW SURPASSES 400-INCH SNOWFALL MARK |
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3.5 Feet Falls At Mid-Mtn and 4.1 Feet at the Summit In Past Nine Days
Nearly 33.5 Feet of Champagne Powder Stacks Up At Ski Area This Season
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO—March 16, 2006—With spring less than four days away and two inches of fresh snow overnight, Steamboat’s cumulative snowfall for the 2005/2006 season surpassed the 400-inch mark at mid-mountain at 5a.m. this morning, making this the third snowiest year to date on record in the past 27 years.
"The word about Steamboat's snow is spreading as fast as it is piling up in the Yampa Valley,” said Andy Wirth, vice president of sales & marketing. "This is one of those legendary seasons that you’ll hear about and read about for years to come. With more than 33 feet of snow this year, spring skiing in Steamboat will take on a whole new meaning this year.”
This is the fifth time the resort has reached the 400-inch milestone since the 1979/1980 season and the first time since 1997/98. In addition to the current season, Steamboat has recorded 400+ winters during the 1983/84 season (447.5”), 1992/93 season (423.5”), 1996/97 season (460.25”) and the 1997/98 season (447.75”). With weather forecasts calling for additional snow this week and the resort closing on April 9th, the all-time snow record lies just in sight, only 60 inches more to top.
As of 5a.m., March 16th, 2 inches has fallen overnight at mid-mountain and 3 inches at the summit in a 24-hour period and 8 inches at mid and 11 at the summit in the past 72-hours. In the past nine days, 43 inches (3.58 feet) has fallen at mid-mountain and 49.25 inches (4.10 feet) at the summit. Since the resort opened on November 23rd, snow has fallen 71 out of 114 days (62.3%) with 38 of those days recording four or more inches. The resort is currently reporting a 79-inch base at mid-mountain and 108-inch base at the summit with powder/packed powder conditions.
The resort unveiled its www.bigsno.com site as a way to share the excitement of this season’s legendary Champagne Powder with skiers and riders who love big, deep snow and Ski Town, U.S.A.® This site continues to chronicle the epic snow Steamboat has received so far with images, video and statistics.
Experience Steamboat’s third snowiest season with the Last Chance Winter Escape package starting as low as $191 per adult from March 27, 2006 - April 9, 2006. When you purchase a minimum of 2 nights lodging and 2 days lifts, get an additional night lodging and an additional day of skiing for free! In addition, save 20% on Steamboat Ski and Snowboard Rentals when you book a Last Chance Winter Escape package through Steamboat Central Reservations.
Steamboat Central Reservations®, which represents the majority of the lodging properties in the area, offers exclusive online iCORIS technology, allowing users to book their entire vacation online. Call toll-free (800) 922-2722 or visit steamboat.com. Stay up to date on conditions throughout the season by going online to steamboat.com and bigsno.com or call the snow report line, 970-879-7300.
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| Source: Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. |
| URL: www.bigsno.com |
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