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You’ll find Steamboat in almost every top 10 USA ski
destination list. It’s considered a premier resort, is family
friendly, and the hill is 100% handicapped accessible!
Steamboat literally has something for everyone, and every-
body on the trip took full advantage of this. From our welcome
party to the on-hill party, après-ski parties to farewell party, we
feasted on some of the best food ever at a Chicago Week.

Bringing back an old CMSC tradition, we tied Chicago Week
into a fundraiser – this time for STARS (STeamboat Adaptive
Recreational Sports). Money was raised with a raffle and
the pub crawl. Raffle prizes included over 20 First Tracks
passes, the grand prize. The winner and three friends spent
the morning skiing with Olympian Billy Kidd. Chicago Week
participants raised $1,800 for STARS. Special thanks go to
Joe Kus, who donated $200 to bring the donation to an even
$2,000! The fun began on Sunday with our welcome party –
complete with DJ – where we announced the winners of the
Skiers in Steamboat take a break at the bottom “Sitz” run.
Billy Kidd raffle. It’s a party that will be remembered for years!

PowderDogs Ski and
Snowboard Club in Steamboat

In addition to the great skiing, we had plenty of events!
Monday began with a mountain tour and concluded with the
pub crawl. Tuesday saw competitive fun at the NASTAR
course, followed immediately by an on-hill party – that was
briefly interrupted by a mini-storm that dropped another
Tuesday’s on-hill lunch. Below, Inland Ski Club’s Lyle Carlson.
several inches of fresh powder.
Of course, the great times were not limited to the hill –
Wednesday was the traditional “off” day, when our fun-loving
travelers typically enjoy the non-skiing activities – and there
were many. Hot springs, fly fishing, snowmobiling, spas and
even dog-sledding. Of course, the diehard skiers opted to
stay on the hill and enjoy several inches of freshly fallen
snow—snow that fell almost every evening. It was a skier’s
and boarder’s paradise.

On Thursday we held the annual scavenger hunt and
ended the day with a great party. Friday was the farewell
party, complete with live band, dancing, partying— and a
show of the almost 2,000 photos Rick took on the trip.

Chicago Week in Steamboat will be long remembered by all
as a great time, with fantastic skiing! ❄

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