A River Runs Through It

Formerly diverted underground and hidden from Mountain Village visitors, Burgess Creek is now an incredible place to enjoy.  The day-lighting process of the creek has returned the soothing sounds of rushing melted snow to the base of Mt. Werner. 

This summer, while you enjoy the new Promenade from Gondola Square to Torian Plum Plaza, don't forget to stop and dip your feet into our newest water feature.  Sit, relax and and enjoy this natural beauty at our mountain base. 

Time to SHRED!

New Mountain Village Executive Director

Willis Wodnik to Serve as Executive Director
of Mountain Village Partnership

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! ~ Event specialist and owner of Colorado Event Rentals, Willis Wodnik, has been named the Executive Director of the Steamboat Mountain Village Partnership, Inc.

“The Mountain Village Partnership organization has come a long way since its inception and Willis’ expertise will help continue the positive momentum and guide new programs and events for the future,” said Katie Brown, president of the Mountain Village Partnership. “With the unveiling of the Promenade in the ski resort base area this summer, the mountain village looks to leverage opportunities around this tremendous community asset.”  

Willis will be providing his services through an agreement between the Mountain Village Partnership and his company, Colorado Event Rentals (CER).  In this capacity, CER and Willis will be responsible, among other things, for event management, fundraising, and membership recruitment and communication for the Mountain Village Partnership. Willis has over 10 years of experience with party and event planning in addition to extensive knowledge of the mountain village community.  

Several new nightly programs as well as Mountain Village Partnership signature events are currently planned for the 2012 summer. Key events include:

•  Two Wheel Tuesdays (Tuesday evenings starting July 3rd)
• 4th Annual OktoberWest (September 21-23)
• Future events will include bike-in movie, special theme nights, live music and more.

The Steamboat Mountain Village Partnership is a business organization created to encourage visitation to the mountain village base area and serve as a resource to mountain village businesses and programs.   Currently, the Mountain Village Partnership enjoys membership from over 30 businesses representing retail, rental, lodging, and restaurants.
 

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Gettin' Down & Dirty

A new event is scheduled to hit the mountain village this summer and participants are sure get filthy.  Introducing the Steamboat 'Mad Mudder,' a new breed of adventure racing that incorporates a 5K run with muddy obstacles and fun physical challenges along the way.

Produced by NRC 365 and coming July 7th, the mud run will lead competitors up to the Mavericks Terrain Park (Bashor Bowl on the mountain) and back to the mountain village.  The obstacles that runners will find along the way include a hill climb, sprint race, tire course, climbing wall, balance beam and mud pit.  It's essentially a guarantee that no participant will finish the race without being covered head to toe in slimy, gooey mud (but that's why it's so much fun). 

Two bands will play from the Steamboat Stage that afternoon while food and beverages will be served from the Bear River Terrace and Umbrella Bar in Gondola Square.  This is a completely spectator-friendly event with a ton of great photo opportunities along the course.

As far as dress is concerned, the event website suggests that costumes are encouraged.  Sounds like this is the perfect opportunity to let your "freak flag fly!"  The finish line festivities include a photo opportunity with Sharpshooters photographers and a wash down area to get cleaned up.  No awards will be given for fastest times (everyone's a winner just for showing up) but a drawing will be held for sponsor prizes.

If you're interested in visiting Steamboat for this event, lodging is available at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort, Steamboat Grand, Ptarmigan Inn, Mountain Resorts, Steamboat Resorts or One Steamboat Place.  All of these options will put you close to the race start/finish and within walking distance to the many shops and restaurants of the mountain village. 

So start training and brush up your mud-diving skills!  This event will fill up quickly so get yourself registered today:

$55 per contestant April 16th - May15th
$65 per contestant May16th - June 15th

www.SteamboatMadMudder.com

'Date Night' at Cafe Diva

Date Night is back at Cafe Diva!  That's right, Sundays throughout the Spring welcome back a tremendous value on some of the best cuisine you'll find in the Steamboat mountain village.

For $28.95 per person you will receive a 3-course meal including your choice of a starter, main entree and dessert to share.  So grab that special someone in your life and head to the mountain this April and May on Sunday nights.  Sample menu items include:

STARTERS:

Crab and Tomato Bisque

Soup of the Day

Camembert and Wild Mushroom Crispy Spring Rolls
tart cherry chutney, pistachio-sage pesto

Duck Confit Mole, Blue Corn Tostadas
pea shoot-apple slaw, queso fresco, cilantro-jalapeño cream

Peanut Butter and Bacon Sandwiches
Asian braised pork belly, Thai peanut sauce, Sriracha chili sauce, raisin nut toast

“Greens, Egg, and Ham”
wild arugula, fried egg, Parmacotto ham, cipollini onions, shaved goat gouda, pistachio dust, Banyuls vinaigrette, toast rounds

ENTRÉES:

Parmigiano-Reggiano Gnocchetti
wild mushrooms, peas, crispy ham, burratta, sweet pea broth

Corvina Sea Bass
cauliflower, butternut squash, hazelnut, and quinoa hash, sage-hazelnut water

Colorado Pork Chop
spice roasted sweet potato, pancetta, shaved Brussels sprout, and Grùyere sauté, hard cider jus, sage pesto

Chicory Coffee and Onion Braised Lamb Shank
white cheddar steel cut grits, fried spinach

Boulder Valley Ranch Angus Beef Tenderloin
egg spaetzle, brandy-mushroom sauce, chive sour cream
(this entrée available for an additional $5)

. . . PLUS DESSERT to share with your date!

Classic Vanilla Crème Brûlée

Milk Chocolate and Almond Torte
caramel and chocolate sauces

Salted Caramel Cheesecake
caramel sauce

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Contact for Reservations:

www.CafeDiva.com 

970.871.0508