Ski Mardi Gras

February 17th-21st (Fat Tuesday)

Mardi Gras, Steamboat Style, with a five-day celebration including free concerts, a parade, Cajun BBQ, Crawfish Broil, restaurant specials, carnival activities and more. All celebration long, enjoy on-mountain Mardi Gras themed lunch specials and a Creole Themed Dinners at Hazie's Friday - Sunday.

The fun kicks off on Friday, February 17th with Bourbon Street at The Bear featuring a sing-along Piano Bar duo from Austin.

Saturday explodes with the Mardi Gras Parade from Ski Time Square into Gondola Square's Beer Garden and Crawfish Broil followed by a FREE Concert featuring Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk from New Orleans.

The good times roll on through Sunday with a Jazz Brunch and another FREE concert featuring Leroy Justice.  Fat Tuesday is an all out celebration with a snow sculpture contest at the chair lifts, restaurant contests and of course plenty of beads to go around.

Seeking Rex & Queen Nominations:

New this year, the Ski Mardi Gras planners at Steamboat Ski Area are looking for nominations from the community for the 2012 Ski Mardi Gras Rex and Queen.

Do you know someone who embodies the spirit of Steamboat? Who's overworked and underpaid, but always generous with their time and talents? Who puts so much creativity into our community that they deserve a little extra appreciation? Nominate your friends, bosses, coworkers or family members for the honor of Rex or Queen by e-mailing ninglis@ExploreSteamboat.com by 5 pm Friday, February 10. Include first and last name and contact information for the nominee, as well as why you think they deserve to be Mardi Gras royalty.

Three finalists for each category will be chosen and online voting will take place through ExploreSteamboat.com from February 11 to 17.

Serious SALE!!!

THIS SATURDAY & SUNDAY – February 4th & 5th, 2012  ~  Open to ALL:

50% OFF ALL apparel & accessories including helmets & goggles!

60% OFF ALL last winter Logo Apparel at Sweet Mtn Tees, Top Shop, Gondola Square Ski & Sport, and Ski & Sport in Howelsen Place.

30% OFF in addition to Last winter sale pricing on hard goods including sale skis, bindings, and boots!* Check out our sale tent at the Sheraton Ski & Sport.

*2011/12 Hard Goods DO NOT APPLY: includes Go Pro cameras and accessories, Skis, Boots, Bindings and Poles.

MARMOT*NORTHFACE* EMU*OAKLEY*SMARTWOOL* SMITH* LOLE* & MORE

Sale Locations:

Sheraton Ski & Sport
Pro Shop Sheraton Breezeway
Mountain Outfitters at the Sheraton
Gondola Square Ski & Sport
Pro Shop Gondola Square
Sweet Mountain Tees
Ski Time Square Ski & Sport
Storm Mountain Outfitters Thunderhead - Top Shop
Storm Mountain Outfitters - Rendezvous
KVC Mercantile
Downtown Ski & Sport

See you at the sale!

SUPER BOWL PARTY! - Bear River Bar & Grill

Come and watch the New England Patriots vs. New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday February 5th at the Bear River Bar & Grill on all five flat screen TVs. Kickoff is at 4:30pm MST. Be sure to wear your team colors and savor the Super Bowl specials available all Super Bowl day! Try the Giants’ Hot Pastrami on New York Jewish Rye Bread with spicy brown mustard and a side of fries. Or devour the Patriot’s Lobster Nachos served on a bed of red corn and blue corn tortilla chips with New England Lobster, cheese, and all the fixings. Toast to the New York Giants with a Long Island Iced Tea or a traditional Manhattan with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth a splash of bitters and a maraschino cherry $6. Or toast to the New England Patriots with a Cape Codder or a Boston Sidecar - Rum, Brandy, Triple Sec and lime Juice, $6.

Please join us:  Sunday, February 5th

Fun & Magic with Fred Becker

Sunday, January 29th: Magician Fred Becker and Bobbie are premier comedy illusionists and will be performing on Sunday, January 29th at 2:45pm on the Steamboat Stage in Gondola Square. They utilize audience involvement, dynamic magic and amazing mindreading skills to enthrall audiences across the country. They have entertained at the famous Magic Castle, casinos, resorts and many cruise ships. Fred keeps his audience laughing and clapping during his program with his engaging personality and humor. The magic is astounding and his crowds laugh themselves silly at the comedy. He has that something special that can't be defined, that makes him the center of fun. This is a performance not to be missed!

Off The Beaten Path

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4th:  Dr. Cammi Balleck will be signing her new book "Making Happy Happen" at the mountain location of Off The Beaten Path Bookstore in the Sheraton Resort.

What would it take for you to be happy everyday? Finding happiness and contentment is an aspiration we should strive for every day. Making Happy Happen will teach you to have bliss even when life gives you stress. When you are happy, you are satisfied; you're full, you are able to enjoy everyday. This book will teach you secrets and have you waking up happy; in addition it will show you how to be aim-minded and enjoy yourself on the way to reaching your goals.

Cammi Balleck Ph.D, CMT, has a Doctorate of Naturopathy, and a Bachelor of Natural Health. In addition she is the massage therapy director and an instructor at Colorado Northwestern Community College. Her passion is encouraging others to live the greatest life they can and to show others how to live alive, full, happy and healthy.