Above the Clouds Known by some of the worlds best professional
and Olympic skiers, Steamboat, Colorado is a well regarded
community. During the summer months, Steamboat transforms into a
luscious mountain full of biking, hiking, fishing and much more fun
outdoor activities. During the winter months, people come to
Steamboat just for the snow. With the summit sitting at 10,568 feet
and numerous trails weaving through the white wilderness, it is an
exhilarating view. Yet, when off the slopes there are many personal
luxuries such as fancy restaurants and hot tubs to provide the
relaxation after an inspiring day on the slopes. (Steamboat
Chambers) This is one of my favorite places because it allows to me
completely disconnect from the world and connect with myself.
Skiing is one of my favorite hobbies and this place allows me to
have fun and completely relax. Steamboat, Colorado
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Steamboat vs. Local Skiing Steamboat Steamboat Springs lies
against the western ridge of the Continental Divide and is nearly
surrounded by National Forest, and Wilderness areas. The Yampa
River, which begins in the Flat Tops Wilderness, flows through
downtown Steamboat Springs and eventually meets the Green River in
Dinosaur National Monument.( Steamboat Chambers) The mountain peaks
at 10,568 feet and gets an annual snowfall of about 349 inches,
skiing doesnt get much better. (Steamboat Lodging Properties)
Wintergreen Wintergreen resorts spans across the eastern slopes of
the Blue Ridge Mountains. Known for its beautiful hiking trails and
as some of the best skiing around this part of the east coast, many
people make it a travel destination. However, the mountain rises
only 3,515 feet high and has an annual snow fall of about 35
inches. ( Wintergreen Resorts) Steamboat, Colorado
Well Rounded Community Steamboat, Colorado (Frontdoor)
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Finding the Equilibrium Steamboat, Colorado MountainVillage
ShoppingSpaHot Springs Terrain Park Skiing
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Pictures of Me Steamboat, Colorado (Williams)
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Skiing the Mountain Steamboat, Colorado
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw7tsNIVyfY The video below gives a
brief depiction of what Steamboat powder is all about. There many
different tree skiing areas to go through all over the mountain and
some of the best that I found in Steamboat were on the backside of
the mountain. This video shows the general tree skiing areas but
gives a general idea of what the area looks like after a deep
snow.
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Bibliography Steamboat, Colorado 1.Facts and Figures. (2011,
December 1). Steamboat Springs Chambers. Retrieved September 4,
2012, from
http://www.steamboat-chamber.com/info/facts.asphttp://www.steamboat-chamber.com/info/facts.asp
2. Skiing : Wintergreen Resort in Virginia : Blue Ridge Mountains
Getaway. (n.d.). Wintergreen Resort : Premier Blue Ridge Mountain,
Virginia Vacation and Ski Resort. Retrieved September 4, 2012, from
http://www.wintergreenresort.com/Ski-Home/http://www.wintergreenresort.com/Ski-Home/
3. Steamboat Annual Snowfall. (2009, February 22). Steamboat
Springs Condo Rentals :: Steamboat Lodging Properties. Retrieved
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http://www.steamboatlodgingproperties.com/steamboat-springs/steamboat-annual-
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September 4, 2012 from
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Bibliography cont. Steamboat, Colorado 1.How many lifts does
Steamboat Ski Resort have?. (n.d.). Best Ski Resorts - Compare
ratings, snowfall, skiable acres and more. Retrieved September 5,
2012, from
http://ski-resorts.findthebest.com/q/115/652/How-many-lifts-does-
Steamboat-Ski-Resort-havehttp://ski-resorts.findthebest.com/q/115/652/How-many-lifts-does-
Steamboat-Ski-Resort-have 2.Facts and Figures. (n.d.). Frontdoor.
Retrieved September 5, 2012, from
http://www.frontdoor.com/city-guide/steamboat-springs-co-usa/fact
http://www.frontdoor.com/city-guide/steamboat-springs-co-usa/fact
3.Williams, Katie.jpg [Digital Image] July, 2012
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Project Reflection Steamboat, Colorado This project was
productive in the sense that my PowerPoint skills were touched up
upon and I got to work with new features. These features include
the SmartArt, table and chart insertions. Other than that, I
haven't used PowerPoint in a while so it was nice to touch up with
the software again. Overall, cool project and no complaints.