Downhill Skiing and Therapeutic Hot Springs at Steamboat
Program Number:
7578RJ
Start and End Dates:
2/10/2013 - 2/15/2013
;
Duration:
5 nights
Location:
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Price starting at:
$1,148.00 -
Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type:
Winter Sports
Activity Level:
n (
see description
)
Meals:
13; 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners
Meal Options:
Vegetarian
Ski the champagne powder at one of Colorado’s premier resorts: Steamboat Ski Area. All levels of ability will find rewarding trails among the 2,939 acres of terrain. Top guides from the region lead small groups of eight to 10 skiers on the best runs of this world-class area, while offering pointers on fine-tuning your technique. See why they call Steamboat “Ski Town USA!”
Highlights
• Enjoy four full-day lift tickets and experience 3,668 vertical feet over 140 trails, 70 percent of which is rated intermediate or beginner.
• Improve your turns through group coaching two of the four days, with guided skiing available every day.
• Learn about Steamboat's 150 mineral springs, and experience the soothing therapeutic effects of this natural hot-springs wonder.
Activity Particulars
Previous skiing experience advised. Participants will be divided into small groups based on ability. Expect all skiing/weather conditions from snow and powder to bright sun and hard pack. Rental equipment available for extra charge. Elevations of 6,400-10,568 feet.
Coordinated by Mountains and Plains Institute.
Steamboat Springs
Nestled in the beautiful Yampa Valley, Steamboat Springs — "Ski Town USA" — boasts numerous natural hot springs and friendly Western hospitality. Regarded as a haven for skiers, Steamboat Springs also offers ample summer opportunities for fishing, kayaking and river rafting along the Yampa River.
Accommodations
Convenient downtown motel.
Meals and Lodgings
Rabbit Ears Motel
Steamboat Springs, CO
5 nights
Rabbit Ears Motel
Type:
Motel
Description:
Our location is considered one of the premier locations in Steamboat. We are located in Main Town directly across from the Hot Springs Pool and next door to Yampa River Park. We are within walking distance to all the downtown shops and restaurants. The bus service is free and stops at our driveway every 20 minutes. We are approx. 2 miles from the ski area.
Contact info:
201 Lincoln Ave.
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 USA
phone: 970-879-1150
web:
www.rabbitearsmotel.com/
Room amenities:
The amenities include: refrigerators, coffee makers, hair dryers, wireless internet, dataport phones and remote control TV on extended service cable.
Facility amenities:
Our Road Scholar program provides daily paid passes to the hot springs spa across street from motel also see unique features.
Smoking allowed:
Yes
Additional nights prior:
Call for rates Reserve directly with motel. Rates at discretion of motel.
Check in time:
3:00 PM
Additional nights after:
Call for rates Reserve directly with motel. Rates at discretion of motel.
Check out time:
10:00 AM
Travel Details
Start of Program:
Hotel check-in is between 3 - 5 PM. Orientation session and dinner at 5 PM in Motel Meeting Room You will be staying at
Rabbit Ears Motel
that night.
End of Program:
Program ends after breakfast. Check out by 10am. You will be staying at
Rabbit Ears Motel
the night before.
Required documents:
The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required. Acknowledgement of Risk Form
Parking availability:
On site of motel, no charge.
Transportation
To Start of Program
Location:
Steamboat Springs, CO
Nearest highway:
Us Highway 40
Nearest airport:
The Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN)
From End of Program
Location:
Steamboat Springs, CO
(
Additional transportation information same as above
)
Travel Details
Steamboat Springs
From Airport
Service:
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Go Alpine Shuttle Service
phone: 800-343-7433
Advanced Reservations Required
The nearby Yampa Valley Regional Airport, known as Hayden Airport (code HDN), is served by many direct flights from U. S. cities. Some may choose to fly into Denver International Airport (DEN). Both airports have commercial shuttle service available to Steamboat Springs. Contact GO Alpine Shuttle Service at: 1-800-343-7433 or www.goalpine.com for schedules and to make reservations. Travel times of shuttles to Rabbit Ears Motel: Denver (DEN, about 3.5 hours) or Yampa Valley (HDN, about 32 min)
Driving Directions
Denver
Take the I-70 WEST exit toward CO-470/GRAND JCT - go 55.2 mi Take exit #205/CO-9 NORTH onto BLUE RIVER PKY[CO-9] toward SILVERTHORNE - go 3.3 mi Continue to follow CO-9 NORTH - go 34.3 mi Turn on PARK AVE[US-40] - go 0.5 mi Continue to follow US-40 - go 51.0 mi Arrive at 201 LINCOLN AVE, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
Salt Lake City
Turn onto I-80 EAST - go 259.9 mi Take exit #187/WY-789 SOUTH toward BAGGS RD - go 0.3 mi Turn on BAGGS RD[WY-789] - go 5.0 mi Continue to follow WY-789 - go 48.2 mi WY-789 becomes CO-13 - go 36.5 mi CO-13 becomes YAMPA AVE - go 1.6 mi Turn on W VICTORY WAY - go 0.3 mi Turn on RANNEY ST - go 0.1 mi Turn on 4TH ST - go 0.6 mi Turn on LINCOLN ST - go 0.1 mi Turn on E VICTORY WAY[US-40] - go 0.3 mi Continue to follow US-40 EAST - go 41.3 mi Arrive at 201 LINCOLN AVE, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
Elevation Note:
Ski area highest elevation is 10,568; ski area information at: www.steamboat.com
Equipment Requirements:
Skis, boots, poles, clothing, etc. Helmets strongly recommended. Equipment Rentals available. See attached packing list
The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.
Daily Schedule
Day 1:
Registration/Orientation
(Sunday, February 10)
Afternoon:
Check-in at motel from 3 to 5 PM; Orientaion in Motel Meeting Room at 5 PM.
Dinner:
Dinner will be catered in Motel Meeting Room.
Evening:
Orientation.
Accommodations:
Rabbit Ears Motel
Meals Included:
Dinner
Day 2:
Skiing
(Monday, February 11)
Note:
Steamboat Ski Area is actually a complete mountain range: Mount Werner, Sunshine Peak, Storm Peak, Thunderhead Peak, Pioneer Ridge and Christie Peak. 2,965 acres (1200 hectares) of permitted terrain offer a diversity of trails for all levels of ability. Gladed areas of Pioneer Ridge, Sunshine and Storm Peak are Steamboat's particular claim to fame, with legendary Champagne Powder® snow in the trees for the most avid powder hounds.
Breakfast:
Continental breakfast in Motel lobby.
Morning:
Skiing, during each day opportunities will exist for some coaching and group guided skiing.
Lunch:
Voucher will be provided for on mountain dining
Afternoon:
Skiing, during each day opportunities will exist for some coaching and group guided skiing.
Afternoon:
Daily access to the famous Steamboat Springs Hot Springs Complex across the street from the Motel will be provided complimentary to Road Scholar participants.
Dinner:
Restaurant meal.
Evening:
Free time.
Accommodations:
Rabbit Ears Motel
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3:
Skiing
(Tuesday, February 12)
Note:
The Yampa Valley was the summer hunting grounds of the Ute Indians for hundreds of years. The Yampatika Ute and Arapaho tribes also visited the area for its mineral or “medicine” springs considered sacred places of physical and spiritual healing. The name of Steamboat Springs around the early 1800s when French trappers thought they heard the chugging sound of a steamboat’s steam engine. The sound turned out to be a natural mineral spring, to be named the Steamboat Spring.
Breakfast:
Continental breakfast in Motel lobby.
Morning:
Skiing, during each day opportunities will exist for some coaching and group guided skiing.
Lunch:
Voucher will be provided for on mountain dining
Afternoon:
Skiing, during each day opportunities will exist for some coaching and group guided skiing.
Dinner:
Dinner on own to explore downtown restaurants of Stemaboat Springs or dining options at the ski area.
Evening:
Evening program on history of the Steamboat area and geology of the hot springs.
Accommodations:
Rabbit Ears Motel
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4:
Skiing
(Wednesday, February 13)
Breakfast:
Continental breakfast in Motel lobby.
Morning:
Skiing, during each day opportunities will exist for some coaching and group guided skiing.
Lunch:
Voucher will be provided for on mountain dining
Afternoon:
Skiing, during each day opportunities will exist for some coaching and group guided skiing.
Dinner:
Restaurant meal.
Evening:
Free time.
Accommodations:
Rabbit Ears Motel
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5:
Skiing
(Thursday, February 14)
Breakfast:
Continental breakfast in Motel lobby.
Morning:
Skiing, during each day opportunities will exist for some coaching and group guided skiing.
Lunch:
Voucher will be provided for on mountain dining
Afternoon:
Skiing, during each day opportunities will exist for some coaching and group guided skiing.
Dinner:
Restaurant meal
Evening:
Free time.
Accommodations:
Rabbit Ears Motel
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6:
Departure
(Friday, February 15)
Breakfast:
Continental breakfast in Motel lobby.
Morning:
Program ends after breakfast. Check out of hotel by 10 AM.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Important information about your itinerary:
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date. The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.
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As a not-for-profit organization, we are dedicated to providing all-inclusive educational programs at great value. From lectures to gratuities to field trips to accommodations - the tuition you pay up front is all that you pay.
Specifically, this program includes:
5 nights accommodations
13 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Expert-led lectures: 9
Expert-led lectures
Led by one or more of our world-class instructors, typically in a classroom setting, lectures come in the form of presentations, discussions or workshops and offer expert insight into your area of study.
Field trips: 7
Field trips
The world is your classroom, as you're on location with an instructor to pursue your educational theme firsthand.
Hands-on experiences: 8
Hands-on experiences
Learn by doing in these "hands-on" activities directed by an expert.
Flights during the program: 1
Flights during the program
Flights during the program that are included in the program price for all participants.
Plus these special experiences...
Ski the vast and varied terrain of Steamboat Mountain, Colorado's lowest ski resort. Ski with like ability small groups guided by local experts.
Convenient in town accommodations with free ski area shuttle 20 yards from motel.
Enjoy daily passes to Hot Springs pools across the street from motel. Fine dining and unique downtown of Steamboat also is within walking distance.
Learn about the unique features of this historic ranching, railroad, and ski destination.
View the Daily Schedule to see more
And included with all Road Scholar programs:
Learning led by expert instructors who are authorities in the field of study.
An experienced Group Leader attuned to the needs of Road Scholar participants.
Customary gratuities throughout the program that you would normally pay yourself.
The Road Scholar Travel Assistance Plan, providing 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage.
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