Note from your Coordinator
We head back to Steamboat Resort this week to continue our quest in defending the NAASF and the Shredder's Cup. This is not your typical NAASF Ski/Ride Week. There will be a LOT going on this week. The City of Steamboat Springs has Winter Carnival activities on Saturday, Nordic opportunities on Sunday, Extra Free Ski days on Saturday and Sunday, Super Bowl Sunday, Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, and of course NAASF Ski and Snowboard Competitions throughout the week!
If you have any other questions, please contact:
Lisa Nydahl
734-330-7115
mrozekL@yahoo.com
WINTER CARNIVAL
The famous Steamboat Winter Carnival ENDS Saturday evening (Feb 11th). If your schedule and wallet allow, consider coming in on Friday or Saturday before our NAASF Week and experience this iconic event.
· Saturday February 11th – All Day – Street “activities”
· Saturday February 11th – EVENING (starting about 6:30) – On mountain demos from virtually every winter sport discipline (Nordic, Jumping, Snowboard, and Alpine) followed by one of the largest and most exciting fireworks display you will ever see. This includes Ski Patrol going through a ring of fire off the BIG JUMP pulling a rescue sled and the famous “lighted man”. If you are able to arrive earlier, this is a “not to miss” event!
NORDIC OPPORTUNITY
Sunday February 12th - we will have a Nordic Skiing “opportunity”. Depending on response, we “may” offer lessons OR we “may” have a short “fun race” OR...who knows what. Standby for more details on this. Jim Tullos from American will be the contact for this event. Email him at Jim@Fundensity.com to let him know you're interested!
How to get there
AIR TRANSPORTATION TO STEAMBOAT
- AA from DFW (2 x Daily)
- UA and UA Exp from ORD (Daily), DEN (3 x Daily), SFO, (Saturdays) , LAX (Daily), IAH (Daily), IAD (Saturdays)
- DL from ATL (Daily), MSP (Saturdays)
- SWA from DEN (3 x Daily), DAL (Saturdays), BNA (Saturdays)
- Jet Blue from FLL (3 / Week), BOS (4 / Week)
- Alaska from SAN (3 / Week) SEA (3 / Week)
GROUND TRANSPORTATION FROM DENVER or HAYDEN or EAGLE VAIL
- Denver is a 3 to 3 1/2 hour Drive.
- Eagle is a 1 hour and 45 min Drive.
- Rental cars and Go Alpine are options from Denver or Hayden.
- Rental cars are the ONLY option from Eagle/Vail
Go Alpine from Denver OR from Hayden has historically offered NAASF members a discount, if you ask for a NAASF (North American Airline Ski Federation) discount. HOWEVER, they were sold over the summer and the discount doesn’t show up YET. I have been in communications with them and I “think” we will have a discount worked out in a few days (or maybe not).
Go Alpine requires a reservation so don’t show up thinking you can grab a ride.
Go Alpine Reservations 1-970-879-2800 Toll Free: 1-800-343-RIDE (7433)
Registration
You need to register with the DSSC and with NAASF! Use the following links:
Lodging
NAASF does not have any lodging contracts with Steamboat this year – find whatever you can! (And do it ASAP, many places are already booked up!)
Lift Tickets
Lift tickets will be available to REGISTERED NAASF Members and Guests online for $112.75/day .
- After you register and pay your NAASF registration fee you will be provided a LINK to purchase lift tickets.
- NOTE: The NAASF Rate will NOT BE AVAILABLE on site. You MUST Register and pre-purchase your lift tickets on line.
- Kids Ski Free at Steamboat if a parent buys a 5 or more day lift pass.
- If you need/want discounted lift tickets, you will see a small red “bell” after you register. Click on that bell and it will take you to the Steamboat Grand Webpage where you can purchase discounted lift tickets.
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- NOTE: You can also purchase “rentals” on this page, but the cheapest rentals on the mountain are at Powder Pursuits (see “Rental Equipment"
- After you purchase your lift tickets using the link, you will receive a QR Code. Take the QR Code to any of the Kiosks in the base area, scan your QR Code, and your lift ticket will print. There is no need to go to the ticket office UNLESS you have an “issue” with the Kiosk.
Rental Equipment
POWDER PURSUITS - 970-879-9086
- Powder Pursuits offers NAASF the least expensive rates in the base area.
- Call ahead to reserve your equipment and they will have it ready when you arrive.
- You can also book online at www.powderpursuits.com and enter promo code “americanair” for a NAASF discount.
- Powder Pursuits has been a NAASF supporter for years, so we encourage you to repay them for their support by renting here.
SKI & SPORT
- These are the shops owned by the resort.
- They are offering NAASF 30% discount on rack rental rates (which is still a little more than Powder Pursuits prices).
Discounts
SKI & BIKE KARE
- Located in the base area, Ski and Bike Kare are offering NAASF a 25% discount on EVERYTHING in the store….this is the best retail value
- This is the place MANY of the Pros purchase boots and/or get boot fitted. We highly recommend visiting Ski and Bike Kare.
- The downtown store also has limited Race Equipment (Shin Guards, Face Guards, Pole Guards, etc.)
Club Dinner
Our Tuesday night Club Dinner will be at the 8th Street Steakhouse in downtown Steamboat Springs at 7:30pm!
50 8th St, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
https://www.8thstreetsteakhouse.com/
THEME PARTY - “You Gotta Have Heart”
Wednesday evening is the day AFTER Valentine’s Day, so our theme will be “You Gotta Have Heart....Valentines Party”. Put on your best RED or PINK outfit and honor YOUR Valentine OR find a NEW Valentine!!!
SCHEDULE
Saturday Feb 11th
- Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival - Street activities – The main street in Steamboat will be filled with snow and there will be a variety of “activities” to observe (Kids pulled on ski by horses, Dads riding shovels pulled by horses, marching band on skis, etc). If you have never enjoyed Winter Carnival THIS is your chance.
- Winter Sports Club Demo and Fireworks – Starting shortly after dark, virtually every Winter Sports Club discipline will be on display at Howelson Hill (jumping, Nordic, Snowboard Carvers, Free Style flying in the dark, and on and on). THEN, the Fireworks display begins to include Ski Patrol flying through a flaming hoop, formation skiing with Dads pulling sleds full of fireworks exploding as they come down the hill, and the famous “Lighted Man”.
Sunday Feb 12th
- Nordic Experience – Hay Maker Nordic Facility
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- Lesson – Time TBA
- Practice
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For those that would like to learn to Nordic OR improve their Nordic OR just go play on Nordic Skis, we will have Skate and Classic Lessons and plenty of time to “train”. The terrain will be pretty easy with virtually no hills.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO NORDIC SKI PLEASE EMAIL
Jim@Fundensity.com
We need to know who wants lessons and/or rentals ASAP
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- Free Ski - Steamboat Resort
- Super Bowl Watch Party at Timber and Torch, Sheraton, Saddles, or Mountain View Room (Next to Saddles)
Monday Feb 13th
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- Race Training - 10am to 1pm (3 hours)
- GS Bear Claw (upper Bashor)
- SL - Bashor Race Arena
- SB - Bashor Race Arena
- Apres Ski – Timber and Torch 3:30pm
- Welcome Party – Saddles (in Sheraton) 7:30-10pm
TUESDAY FEB 14TH
Valentine’s Day - WEAR PINK OR RED ONSIES ALL DAY
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SB & Newcomers Race - Lower Bashor - 10am-11am. PINK/RED PICTURE after the NEWCOMERS RACE
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Race Training on Bear Claw (upper Bashor) and Lower Bashor - After SB/Newcomers races"A" SL Training - Bear Claw (upper Bashor)
"B" GS Training - Use the SB course
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Race Training on All Out"A" GS Training 10am-1pm
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Apres Ski – Timber and Torch 3:30pm
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- 7:30pm Delta Ski and Snowboard Club Dinner at the 8th Street Steakhouse in downtown Steamboat Springs, CO!
Wednesday Feb 15th
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Alpine Races 10am-1pm"B" - GS @ Bear Claw (upper Bashor)
"A" -GS @ All Out (requires a "reset" between runs)
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Apres Ski – Timber and Torch 3:30pmSnowboard, Newcomers, GS Awards – Steamboat Stage 4:00pm
- 19:00 to 22:00, Theme Party, "You Got to Have Heart." Wednesday evening is the day AFTER Valentine’s Day, so our theme will be “You Gotta Have Heart....Valentines Party”. Put on your best RED or PINK outfit and honor YOUR Valentine OR find a NEW Valentine!!!
Thursday Feb 16th
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- "A" SL @ Bear Claw (upper Bashor) 1st Run Inspection 10am to 10:30
- "A" SL 1st Run 10:30-11:0
- "B" _ SL @ Bashor Race ArenaInspection 10am-10:30am
- 1st and 2nd Run 11am-12:30am
- "A" SL @ Bear Claw(upper Bashor)
- Reset "A" SL while "B" is doing their races“A” 2nd Run inspection while "B" doing their 2nd runs
- "A" SL 2nd Run - 12:30-1:00
- Tuck’s Tailgate Party - 4:00pm – LOCATION TBASL and Combined Awards – 4:30 @ the Tailgate Party
Friday Feb 17th
Travel Day! We hope you enjoy the first official week of the season. Hopefully Steamboat had plenty of that champagne powder for you to enjoy!
As always, if there are any questions, please contact Lisa Nydahl, your Steamboat Coordinator: 734-330-7115, mrozekL@yahoo.com
