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Guess who’s coming this winter? La Niña!

Snow coming to the Rockies

La Niña is coming this winter!

Although the first flake has yet to materialize in our humble hamlet, we do have the season’s first prediction of what’s in store for this winter. Local meteorologists are predicting a strong La Niña winter. The last time we had one of those, records were shattered and Steamboat was buried again, and again to the tune of 489 inches!

For all you weather geeks: a La Niña is characterized by unusually cold temperatures in the Pacific Ocean around the equator. For all of you who keep score: La Niña favors the Northern Rockies and Steamboat is just far enough to the north to reap the benefits.

I’m no meteorologist, but I can forecast what you are about to ask: “When should we come to Steamboat? When does it get the most snow?” I just pulled down Steamboat’s snowfall statistics off my wall (some of the only numbers I enjoy gazing at) to see what La Niña looks like in accumulation.

As I look back at the last time La Niña came to Steamboat in 2007/08 - our snowiest winter EVER - I can tell you that January just barely topped the list as the snowiest month at 129 inches. Trailing by a mere three inches (126″) was December, followed by February at 104 inches. March was a little dry, but still a respectful 79 inches.

This could be you

This could be you

You be the judge, I don’t think you can go wrong, except by missing it entirely. We hope you will join La Niña in Steamboat this winter - I can hear the powder hounds howling already!

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Top 10 Ways to Minimize Hassle on your Steamboat Ski Vacation

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Your dream ski chalet awaits!

We know you work hard and vacation time is precious.  At Moving Mountains Chalets, we take the hassle out of your ski vacation experience so that you can make the most of every moment.

Here are the top 10 ways we can help save you valuable time and remove hassle:

1. Find the right sized-chalet to fit your budget on movingmountains.com. Our website provides up-to-date information on availability in our chalets. If you are flexible in your dates, you can plan in real time with our website. The sooner you begin planning the easier it will be for us to help you find the perfect luxury home in Steamboat Springs.

2. Ship your luggage with High Country Shipping. Avoid one more line at the airport. High Country Shipping arranges for luggage pick-up anywhere in the world, tracks its progress, and then personally delivers the luggage on the day of your arrival. Upon your return departure our employees personally arrive to pick up luggage and send it home.

At your service!

At your service!

3. Opt for Moving Mountains Full-Service Catered Package. As soon as you arrive, all your worries will melt away. There are no airport transfers dropping off with other travelers, no grocery shopping to do and best of all, no cooking and cleaning! We have done the math, the catered chalet experience can save you a total of 12 hours per person during your vacation!

4. Let the ski rentals come to you with Black Tie Ski Rentals. Our friends at Black Tie Ski Rentals were the first in the industry to take the hassle out of renting ski and snowboarding equipment by fitting equipment in the comfort of your Steamboat accommodations.

5-9. Take advantage of our concierge services. There are several ways we can take the hassle out of your vacation with our concierge services:

5. Purchase your lift tickets through us. Not only do you receive a discount, we will pick them up and deliver them to your chalet so you can go straight to the lifts without standing in a ticket line.  With our chalets in the Burgess Creek Road neighborhood you can hop on the Thunderhead Lift on your first day and beat everyone to the top on a powder day.

6. Sign up for Steamboat Ski or Snowboard lessons. We can sign you and your group for any lessons you would like, request your favorite instructor and pick up all the paperwork.  No standing in line - more time for fun.

7. Make dinner reservations. With over 100 restaurants to chose from the choice is mind boggling.  We are happy to provide a personal recommendation that will be a perfect fit for your group and occasion based on our our own experiences and feedback.

Choose your adventure!

Choose your adventure!

8. Make activity reservations. In addition to Steamboat’s skiing and snowboarding there are a variety of other fun winter activities everyone in your party can enjoy. Let us help you schedule some fun for you off the slopes!

9. Delivery services. Do you have special food you cannot do without? Or perhaps you need child equipment. We can even deliver your favorite beverages. All of these options save you time and don’t cost you anything extra.

10. Relax - you are in good hands. Moving Mountains has built a solid reputation for hospitality service in Steamboat Springs.  No need to stress - we will take care of you and your family so you can enjoy the fun, relaxing vacation you deserve.

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Featured Steamboat Lodging: Over the Edge Named one of the Top 10 Rental Homes in North America

Over the Edge - One of the Top 10 Rental Homes in North America

Over the Edge - One of the Top 10 Rental Homes in North America

This just in! TripAdvisor.com, the world’s largest travel review website, just came out with a list of the Top 10 Vacation Rental Homes in North America and Over the Edge was named to the list!

“For travelers looking for an elegant place to call home after a day out on the slopes, Over the Edge offers the perfect blend of fun and luxury. With fourteen foot high ceilings, a rooftop deck lookout, and three spacious living areas, travelers will have plenty of space to unwind. For nightly entertainment, the property also features a home theater with a 140-inch screen and an indoor recreation room equipped with a basketball court.”

- TripAdvisor

One of the living areas over looking the slopes

One of the living areas over looking the slopes

This is a spectacular mountain home:  9,000 square feet, right on the slopes, seven bedrooms each with a private bathroom, five-star amenities including a game room and bar, home theater, indoor basketball court and roof top hot tub.

All seven of the bedrooms are beautifully appointed and sleep a total of 16 guests. Rooms also feature access to one of the home’s many balconies overlooking the slopes of the Steamboat Ski Area.

Over the Edge's game room

Over the Edge's game room

The home was designed for entertaining with a beautiful professional kitchen and three seating areas for up to 30 people. There are three living areas, ample outdoor living areas on the balconies. The game room features a pool table, shuffleboard table, poker table, a bar, two large flat screen TVs and comfortable leather couches.

Moving Mountains Chalets is honored to make this home available for ski vacation rental in Steamboat Springs. View the complete photo gallery on our website, www.movingmountains.com.

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The Wild Bunch is back - Frontier Airlines is ready to book

Frontier Airlines returns to Steamboat/Hayden!

Frontier Airlines returns to Steamboat/Hayden!

The skies above Steamboat will be animated once again with daily air service on Frontier Airlines. Flights on Frontier from Denver to Steamboat Springs/Hayden begin on December 16, 2010 and will run through April 10, 2011. Moving Mountains Chalets can reserve your seats today!

“Frontier travelers now have convenient flight options to reach Steamboat and its incredible Champagne Powder® snow this winter from over 25 key markets across the country,” said Andy Wirth, senior vice president of sales & marketing for Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. “As a result of the state-of-the-art airport facility and a direct flight program built upon convenience and a variety of options for guests, Steamboat’s direct flight system is unmatched within the industry and truly a key differentiator and competitive advantage for this community.”

Frontier’s new service provides convenient connecting access from key winter vacation markets such as Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, New York, Omaha, Orlando, Phoenix and Washington, D.C. to name a few.

Customers on board Frontier’s 99 passenger Embraer 190 aircraft, will begin enjoy comfortable leather seating in a two-by-two configuration. The Company’s Embraer 170/190 fleet will also be outfitted with Gogo in-flight internet service by the end of 2010.

Find your luxury Steamboat vacation home and start planning your ski trip. Ask us about flights on Frontier Airlines.

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Featured Steamboat Lodging: Ski-in, ski-out, Edgemont is on the edge of it all!

Ski-in, ski-out and a room with a view!

Ski-in, ski-out and a room with a view!

Ski-in, ski-out, unbeatable views and luxurious accommodation all come together in our newest property.

We are ecstatic to welcome one of Steamboat’s newest luxury residences to Moving Mountains Chalets: Edgemont Pinnacle Ridge sits right on the slopes of the Stampede ski trail. From your perch above the base area, look down on skiers and snowboarders in the Lil’ Rodeo terrain park, or look up and admire the view from the Flattop Mountains in the south all the way to Sand Mountains to the north.

The aptly named Pinnacle Ridge is a dream retreat for any small group or family seeking a ski-in, ski-out vacation lodging with great views. This luxury vacation retreat features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a den and at its center: an open living space with living room, dining area and a professionally equipped kitchen. Two balconies overlook the slopes.

The professional kitchen will make you salivate

The professional kitchen will make you salivate

The residence can accommodate up to 9 people, so it is perfect for small families or groups. There are also luxury amenities included with each reservation. A ski locker room where equipment can be safely stores includes boot dryers. The locker room is located on the ground floor and provides direct access to the ski run. Indoor and outdoor community areas include the lounge featuring a complimentary hot beverage station, an outdoor fire pit complete with the makings for s’mores.  The pool and hot tub rival the best views of any pool and hot tub in town.

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Be one of the first to experience one of Steamboat’s newest ski-in, ski-out luxury lodging properties: Edgemont – on the edge of it all!

Best pool view in Steamboat

Best pool view in Steamboat

That’s right, you could be one of the first to stay in this new slopeside property. We can help you make this happen and take your Steamboat Springs ski vacation to the next level.

Go ahead, find out more about this new property.

Ready to get a quote for your Steamboat Ski vacation?

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