Steamboat Today: Under Construction

Intrawest CEO: Large on-mountain restaurant will have to wait

Intrawest CEO Bill Jensen said it could be several years before Steamboat Ski Area gets a new $10-million-plus on-mountain restaurant.

Steamboat Planning Commission backs changes to development review process

Changes to the city of Steamboat Springs development review process will move forward after the Planning Commission informally supported them Thursday night.

Steamboat mulls development review changes

Proposed changes to the city’s development review process will be up for public discussion at a Steamboat Springs Planning Commission meeting Thursday.

Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. seeks feedback on master plan

Plans for new restaurants, chairlifts and terrain will be discussed during Wednesday night's master plan open house.

Man found unresponsive at Steamboat Ski Area in 'grave' condition

A 31-year-old snowboarder was found unresponsive at about 11:30 a.m. Monday in a creek at Steamboat Ski Area. The man was in "grave" condition Tuesday at Denver Health.

Tackle the slopes with Cliffs Notes for skiing Steamboat this month

It’s no secret that subpar snowfall has spelled a mountain that’s skiing a tad differently than it did at the same time a year ago. But how is it really skiing these days? To find out, we sent a crack investigative team onto the slopes.

Steamboat base area promenade an early hit

In spite of the lack of snow so far this year, the new public promenade ringing the base of the Steamboat Ski Area is getting a lot of use in its inaugural season.

Holy Name Catholic Church in Steamboat nears fundraising goal

Expansion could start as early as spring

Holy Name Catholic Church officials announced that the church has raised more than 90 percent of the $6 million needed to double the worship capacity of the church.

Edgemont begins pre-sales for new Steamboat townhomes

The Atira Group will launch the sales effort for the second phase of its luxury project adjacent to the Steamboat Ski Area slopes with the intent of beginning construction on four $2 million-plus townhomes in 2012.

Steamboat Ski Area charts additional terrain openings into next week

The Elkhead lift opened Friday, and on Monday the Sundown Express lift will begin serving the east side of the ski area. Sunshine Express is expected to open Wednesday.

Our View: Helmet policy is a wise move

It’s important that skiers and riders of all ages see the mainstream use of helmets while they’re on the mountain in Steamboat.

Steamboat Ski Area warns skiers to beware of winch cats

With a seemingly larger number of people hiking up Steamboat Ski Area at night, snowcat operators are asking people to stay clear of the winch cat.

Steamboat Ski Area to drop ropes on additional terrain Friday

More trails on Storm Peak, Thunderhead Peak and Christie Peak will be available to skiers and riders beginning Friday morning.

Steamboat Ski Area to offer top-to-bottom skiing Saturday

Storm Peak Express will make its 2011-12 season debut, giving skiers and riders access to Buddy's Run. The Preview lift at the base of the ski area also will open for the season Saturday.