it could look like this…
(Each day is like reading a good book or watching a favorite movie)
Saturday, July 5: “The Wild Wild West”
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The Steamboat Alpine Slide (The Howler)
Arrive in Steamboat.
Stop for lunch in the heart of downtown at Back Country Provisions - a mountainous selection of freshly made sandwiches is offered daily.
Take a few exhilarating runs down Steamboat’s 2400′ long Alpine Slide - “The Howler” - at Howelson Hill just across the river.
Check in at your Steamboat Springs lodging. Groceries and beverages can be stocked in advance, saving you a trip to the store, or you could consider our full-service package with meals prepared and served fresh daily by a private chef.
Miles of trails for all levels of hiking
Sunday July 6: “Into Thin Air… “
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Gondola Ride / Guided Gourmet Hike: Don’t miss a fun and invigorating hike among the wildflowers, followed by a gourmet lunch and refreshing glass of wine. Steamboat Ambassadors guide hikers on an invigorating trek from the top of the Gondola along the Vista Nature Trail. A white-linen buffet is offered following the hike on Wednesday and Friday. New this year is the addition of a guided Sunday hike, where hikers will enjoy Sunday Brunch on the Mountain at Hazie’s (9080′) following their adventure.
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Head downtown and rent bikes for all the family from Orange Peel Bicycle Service to ride the Yampa Core River Trail - an easy paved route that follows the river that flows through Steamboat.
More adventurous mountain bikers in your group can explore some of the 50 miles of sweet single-track trails on Howelson Hill and Emerald Mountain.
Some of the best mountain biking in Colorado
End the day under the stars in your private hot tub back at the chalet. Dinner options include delicious Go Gourmet meals delivered to your chalet - just reheat and serve!
Monday July 7: “The River Wild”
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Start the day with the locals - Breakfast at the Shack Cafe. Check out the Huevos Rancheros - the best in town!
Tube the Yampa River - take a 45 minute ride down the river from the 5th street bridge in Downtown out to the James Brown Soul Center of the Universe Bridge.
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Enjoy lunch by the River at Sunpies Bistro
After shoppers can enjoy a stroll along historic Lincoln Avenue
Fly fishing with the experts
Tuesday July 8: “A River Runs Through it”
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For fishermen in your group - depart for Bucking Rainbow Outfitters downtown for a full Day guided Fishing Trip on public or some of their extensive private water fishing grounds.
Golfers can check out one of the 3 public courses in the Yampa Valley where altitude gives you an additional 10% carry on every shot. Ego-Golf!
For kids, check out: Tom Chapin (Five-time Grammy nominee - Best Musical Album for Children) at 11:00am at the Strings Music Pavillion.
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For a more relaxing alternative visit a health spa for revitalizing therapies or enjoy a massage in the comfort of your private chalet.
Strawberry Park hot springs
Spend the evening with the family at the world renowned Strawberry Park natural hot springs.
Wednesday July 9: “The River Wild: Part II”
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Half Day of White Water Rafting on the Elk River 20 minutes from Steamboat with lunch on the river bank.
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Need more adventure? Try the “daily double” - after a BBQ lunch venture out on a horseback guided excursion to explore the back-country.
Classical music lovers can enjoy an evening in the gardens of Spain and Italy in the Strings Music Pavilion starting at 7:00pm.
Calling all City Slickers - time for a real cattle drive!
Thursday July 10: “City Slickers”
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Rise with the birds for an early morning Cattle Drive at Saddleback Ranch. Saddle up with real cowboys and move cattle, check for sickness, get in strays and make sure that everything on the ranch is doing well. Yee-haww!
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Dinner out at Café Diva, one of Steamboat’s finest restaurants. Perfect for a special celebration.
Friday July 11: “Still more to do than you can shake a stick at..”
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Options for your last day range from:
-Guided climbing with Rocky Mountain Ventures
-Ride the Gondola and descend the mountain by bike on the world-class single-track trails that criss-cross the ski mountain
-Tennis at the year-round tennis center
-Kayak the Yampa with Mountain Sports Kayak School
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The weekly rodeo is the real deal!
BBQ & Rodeo Night - Watch the old west come alive! The Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series features the best cowboys in Colorado and Wyoming on the baddest bulls and horses with kids events too. The rodeo series starts on Friday, June 19th and is every Friday and Saturday night until Saturday, August 22nd. All rodeos start at 7:30 p.m. except the 3rd & 4th of July rodeos which start at 7:00 p.m. Western BBQ served from 6:00pm.
Saturday July 11, 2008: “Homeward Bound…”
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The Balloon Rodeo is spectacular!
Get up early to see the first launch of 50 hot air balloons at the Balloon Rodeo that light up the sky with brillaint colors.
After a last breakfast in your home-away-from-home head for some last minute souvenirs at the Farmers Market downtown on your way out to the airport.
Did you think you could pack so much into just one week?
…and yes, it is like this all summer in Steamboat!
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