New Year's Eve in Steamboat Springs

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Steamboat Ice Castle
Opens December 31st
Ski Time Square

A one-of-a-kind Ice Castle comes to life in Steamboat with turquoise-colored tunnels sure to spark the imagination as you walk through thousands of hand placed icicles.  These ice formations are dynamic, larger than life and something entirely new and unique-especially at night when the frozen setting is colorfully lit.  Open daily beginning December 29^th from 12pm to 10pm.  Tickets may be purchased at steamboat.com or by calling 800-922-2722. 

2^nd Annual Stars at Night Dinner
Steamboat Grand Ballroom
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Starts at 5:30pm

Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club presents an evening of dinner, live entertainment, dancing, Olympian guests and auction to benefit The Foundation.  Premium tables are available at the SSWSC office, online, and at Christy Sports for $150. More information at: www.sswscfoundation.org or 970-761-0033.

Torchlight Parade & Fireworks
Steamboat Mountain Village
Monday, December 31, 2012
Starts at 6pm

Ring in the New Year with a spectacular on-snow parade down the mountain lit only by torches.  Celebrate with friends and family as you enjoy the torchlight parade and fireworks display that will illuminate the sky providing a perfect ending to 2012. 

New Year’s Eve Appetizer Kickoff
Sheraton Steamboat Resort
Monday, December 31, 2012
5:30pm – 8:30pm
In Villa Gallery.  Reserve the best spot to view the Torch Parade on the mountain.  Limited seating this one goes quick! Accompanied by appetizer bar and drink coupon.
$ 15.50 ++ per person.  Call 970-879-8868 for Reservations.

KORBEL New Year’s Eve Gala
The Steamboat Grand Ballroom
Monday, December 31, 2012
6:30pm - 1am

Celebrate New Year's Eve at the Steamboat Grand in the Korbel Grand Ballroom! Enjoy a full dinner buffet, dessert station, DJ, dancing, Champagne toast, along with a late night buffet. If you're just looking to dance the night away, join us at 10pm for the late night festivities. Semi-formal attire is recommended for this event. Children are welcome for dinner through 9:00pm and will have their own special kid sized and themed buffet. For reservations or more information please call 970-871-5551.

New Years Eve with Wise100Doors @ The Bear
Bear River Bar & Grill
Monday, December 31, 2012
8pm – 1am
New Years Eve 2013 ~   Buffet Dinner & Live Entertainment only $35. Music all night by Wise100Doors. Buffet Dinner from 8pm including Seafood Jambalaya and Chicken Curry. Cash Bar / Champagne toast at midnight.

New Years Eve Celebration
Sheraton Steamboat Resort
Monday, December 31, 2012
9pm – 1am

Groove in the New Year here at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort. $45 per person includes appetizer buffet and champagne toast. Please call 970-879-8868 for Reservations

Holiday Events in the Village

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Strings Music Festival presents:
Peter and the Wolf
Thursday, December 20, 5pm
$3 kids/$10 Adults
A holiday puppet performance for the entire family.  Based on Prokofiev’s famous musical tale, this production features puppets portraying people, animals and animated instruments, acquainting a young audience with the sights and sounds of an orchestra.

Strings Music Festival presents:
Michael Kaeshammer
Friday, December 21, 7pm
$48 adults / $25 Juniors
A high energy boogie woogie piano concert just in time for the holidays!  Back by popular demand, this incendiary piano player, singer and songwriter will wow and entertain.  He will take you on a wild ride that will keep your toes tapping!

Sleigh Rides at Haymaker
Haymaker Club House
Starts Friday, December 21, 2012
Beginning at 5pm
The Haymaker lodge will be brought to life with a horse-drawn sleigh ride and dinner. This is an event for the whole family and is sure to be a wonderful experience for locals and visitors alike. Sleigh Rides operate each Wednesday through Sunday starting Dec.21st.  Reservations are required and can be made at steamboat.com/haymakersleighride or by calling 800-922-2722.

Season’s Greetings Party in Gondola Square
Gondola Square Pavers / Steamboat Stage
Saturday, December 22, 2012
2pm-5pm
All are welcome to this year’s Season’s Greetings Party.  Come meet Santa and see his reindeer up close and personal.  There will be a kids ornament decorating area, roving carolers, a torchlight parade and tree lighting.  Fun for the whole family!

New Year’s Eve Appetizer Kickoff
Sheraton Steamboat Resort
Monday, December 31, 2012
5:30pm – 8:30pm
In Villa Gallery.  Reserve the best spot to view the Torch Parade on the mountain.  Limited seating this one goes quick! Accompanied by appetizer bar and drink coupon.
$ 15.50 ++ per person.  Call 970-879-8868 for Reservations.

New Years Eve with Wise100Doors @ The Bear
Bear River Bar & Grill
Monday, December 31, 2012
8pm – 1am
New Years Eve 2013 ~   Buffet Dinner & Live Entertainment only $35. Music all night by Wise100Doors. Buffet Dinner from 8pm including Seafood Jambalaya and Chicken Curry. Cash Bar / Champagne toast at midnight.

New Years Eve Celebration
Sheraton Steamboat Resort
Monday, December 31, 2012
9pm – 1am
Groove in the New Year here at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort. $45 per person includes appetizer buffet and champagne toast. Please call 970-879-8868 for Reservations

Mountain Area Events

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Breakfast with Santa
Sheraton Steamboat Resort
Saturday, December 15, 2012
9am – 11:30am

Sweetwood Cattle Co. Beef Tasting
Market on the Mountain
Saturday, December 15, 2012
4pm – 6pm

Sleigh Rides at Haymaker
Haymaker Club House
Starts Friday, December 21, 2012
Beginning at 5pm

New Year’s Eve Appetizer Kickoff
Sheraton Steamboat Resort
Monday, December 31, 2012
5:30pm – 8:30pm

New Years Eve with Wise100Doors @ The Bear
Bear River Bar & Grill
Monday, December 31, 2012
8pm – 1am / $35pp

New Years Eve Celebration
Sheraton Steamboat Resort
Monday, December 31, 2012
9pm – 1am

Cat Skiing with Olympian Chad Fleischer

Here's something new and exciting to do on your next visit to Steamboat... Private Cat Skiing at The Lodge & Spa at Three Forks Ranch with Two Time Ski Racing Olympian Chad Fleischer.

Ever dreamed of having your own ski area, your own powder runs or your own groomed trails? Ever thought about how nice it would be to have an Olympic Ski Racer as your private guide/instructor? Thanks to Three Forks Ranch and Olympic Ski Racer Chad Fleischer this is now a reality and is offered exclusively to clients of Fleischer Sport this ski season.

Three Forks Ranch is a 200,000 acre ranch with its very own private ski area located 40 miles North of Steamboat Springs.

The day includes Breakfast and Lunch at the 37,000 square foot lodge at Three Forks Ranch and full day of cat skiing with Chad Fleischer as your private Guide/Instructor. Seats are limited so please be sure to book well in advance to ensure availability for this special offering.

When: Each Wednesday starting January 2nd- March 20th.

Price:  $475pp- Includes: Transportation to and from the Ranch, Full Day of Cat Skiing, Guide/Instruction, Breakfast, and Lunch at The Lodge & Spa at Three Forks Ranch.

Helicopter travel option to and from Three Forks. $1,600.00 max capacity four people.

Equipment: If you need ski or snowboard equipment Fleischer Sport, located at One  Steamboat Place, has a special discount associated with this trip and fitting of gear will take place the day prior to departure (Tues afternoon/evening) at the store. Daily rate for gear for this trip is $45 per person and any Kids 12 and under are FREE with an adult rental.

Spa Treatments and other A La Carte Activities like snowmobiling, sledding, x-country skiing, ice fishing, etc are open to day skiers + guests, based on availability. For rates and more information on these offerings, view the Three Forks Ranch website: www.threeforksranch.com

For more information on this offer or to book your trip please contact:

Chad Fleischer- Fleischer Sport
Phone: 970-819-1540 | Email: chad@fleischersport.com

Cancellation Policy: Full refund on reservations canceled 72 hours prior to arrival.

Please Join: Progressive Holiday Mixer!

You’re invited!  Please join us for a Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association Holiday After-Hours Progressive Business Mixer on Wednesday, December 12th from 5-7pm.

Start the evening at Saddles Bar & Grill at the Steamboat Sheraton, tour the NEW Mountain Outfitters in the Sheraton, The Steamboat Pro Shop in Gondola Square, The Steamboat Grand Café and end the night at the new Steamboat Base Club in Torian Plum.

There is complimentary parking at the Sheraton and Gondola Square Parking Garage. This is an excellent opportunity to check out what is new, make business connections, win prizes and enjoy complimentary food and beverages.