Farmers Almanac predicts a great snow year in the Rockies!

Farmers Almanac has come out with their predictions for this winter it is looks like Steamboat has a good shot at another great snow year, they call it phenomenal which is sure to have me dreaming of deep powder for the next few months. I would do that anyways but this will make them better. Its been snowing here since early evening so I will take that as a good sign.

Where to Hit the Slopes in 2009-10
The Farmers’ Almanac’s famous long-range weather forecast for the coming winter is calling for an ice cold sandwich,” but what does that mean for skiers?

This year’s forecast indicates that central parts of North America, including the Great Lakes, Plains, and Rocky Mountains, will be cold and snowy, while coastal regions will see milder weather. While that’s great news for skiers who enjoy the rugged, mile-high peaks of the Rocky Mountains, East Coast skiers may be in for a less than stellar year.

All signs indicate an early start to the season in the Rockies. As usual, Colorado will be king. With 54 peaks above 14,000 feet, and an annual average of about 300 inches of snow, resorts in this skier’s Mecca should get more than enough powder this winter for a phenomenal season.

Look for a thick blanket of snow, accompanied by bitterly cold temperatures, to fall throughout December, with frequent storms dropping more of the white stuff through early spring, in Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho, and Alberta, Canada."

The forecast isn't as good in the East so start making your plans to come out and help us stabilize the snow here in Steamboat. For more click back to the Steamboat Springs blog main page.

Snow predicted tonight in the Northern Mountains

I can't help but day dream a little myself, how about you? News 4 predicts 6 to 16 inches ... I say not this time but it could happen. This is the week we always get snow so it wouldn't be a surprise but don't worry we usually have at least another month of great weather before winter starts preparing for opening day here in Steamboat.

Update: the storm never materialized but winter will be here in about a month

Fox Stealing Golf Balls in Steamboat Springs

A local Fox might think he is bringing home some nice eggs to his kits. He means well but I don't think that they will be hatching anytime soon. For more click back to the Steamboat Springs blog main page.

Skiing ranks Steamboat #1 in Trees and #2 in Snow behind Alta!

No question there for me but the one key ranking they miss is an easy number 1 for the great people that live and visit here. Steamboat has easily the nicest people not to mention a genuine town that can't be copied from somewhere else like so many other ski towns have been. What do you think?

My advice? Get in a great fall, your gear in order, in shape to burn a lot of great tree runs and your friends in Steamboat will look forward to seeing you a few times this winter. For more click back to the Steamboat Springs blog main page.

Snow on Trail Ridge Road Last Night

Not this much snow any only a few days in the past instead of decades but I thought this was a fun picture to share. Fall is definitely in the air. It's time to get in all the things you meant to this summer, enjoy a great fall and start to think about winter if you aren't already.

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Current Market thoughts for Steamboat and Beyond

Sometimes, when things are in flux we all need to remember a few simple thoughts. Here are some quotes, ideas and axioms that you will need to remember to get you through these economic times safely and profitably.

$19 trillion--The value of our country's real estate in 2008. In 1999, the value was $10 trillion, increasing to a whopping $22 trillion in 2006. The total amount of real estate doubled in seven years! It would seem that we really shouldn't complain.

Warren Buffett is the world's richest man---and the most successful investor in history. Here's Buffett's advice: Realize that markets always come back---they did after the Bear market in 1974, after the stock market crash of 1987, after the dot.com bust in 1990, and he bought in the 'down markets' everytime. Bad news is an investor's best friend. He is buying now!

"Where there is change, there is opportunity".

"Real Sellers....attract Real Buyers". Sell ahead of the market, don't follow it all the way down.

"You make money on the buy, not the sell. If you're a seller, get what you can for your property now and buy the 'best buys' to make your profit."

Focus on the above Axioms and adjust your sail in the middle of a storm. This is when fortunes are made and goals are met for those that are ready.

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