Max Snow, Max Fun, and Giant Jellyfish
February 10-15th, 2008
This time it's everyone, all the airlines. AA has direct service to HDN from DFW and ORD.
The latest Info is up at the NAASF Site.
Make your reservations now. A number of AA'ers already have reservations at the Thunderhead Lodge. (Follow the link and scroll down to see room floor plans.)
Send your questions and suggestions to the Room Mom: Pam Blanchette
FebruaryMom@aaskisnowboard.com
Go to the Board Page and tell your racing Captain if you plan to race too.

Copied from the NAASF link above:
THEME PARTIES
Wednesday Night, Feb 13 2008
“CREATURES FROM THE DEEP”
Come as your favorite “Creature from the Deep” or character from “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea” ENDLESS COSTUME POSSIBILITIES (Capt. Nemo or Clownfish Nemo, A Giant Squid or Navy Squid, Hard Hat Diver or Scuba Diver, or USE YOUR IMAGINATION)
FREE SCUBA LESSONS FOR THE BEST “CREATURE”
Thursday Night, Feb 14, 2008
"RED VALETINES PARTY"
Come Dressed in RED!!! The Thursday night “Awards Party” will also be your chance to show off your favorite RED Valentines outfit. Come Dressed in RED!!
APRES SKI HEADQUARTERS
$2 Pints at your Après Ski Headquarters, Bear River Bar & Grill. We ain’t lying!
Bear River Bar & Grill, in Gondola Square will be offering $2 Pints and other drink specials to NAASF members throughout the week. Please show your NAASF Credentials to qualify for this great deal.
LIFT TICKETS
Ticket Type
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Daily Rate
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Total
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2 Day Lift
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$52.00/day
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$104.00
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3 Day Lift
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$46.00/day
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$138.00
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4 Day Lift
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$46.00/day
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$184.00
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5 Day Lift
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$46.00/day
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$230.00
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Additional Days can be added to 3 day or more lift tickets for $56/day.
SENIOR LIFT TICKETS
Senior lift pricing is available for skiers who are 70 years of age and older at $33 per day. All seniors must provide identification and a photocopy of their identification to receive this discount. A copy of their proof of age must be attached with the lift ticket order. These tickets MUST be preordered – ticket window rates will apply if these are not ordered in advance.
KIDS SKI FREE
Steamboat Kids Ski Free program entitles children 12 years of age and under to ski free the same number of days as their parents or grandparents when parents or grandparents purchase a 5-or-more day lift ticket. This offer is on a one-to-one basis, with one free child ticket per paid parent or grandparent. Proof of age is required for all 11 and 12 year olds and kids who appear that age to the ticket agent.
REGISTRATION
All NAASF members and guest must register in order to receive the special rates offered to the group. A registration fee of $75 will be collected at the time of registration. All non-registered guest who would like to attend the parties will be subject to a $20 per party fee if paid at the door or $10 if paid at registration.
NOTE: There will be NO “walk up” party passes available for the Wednesday or Thursday Parties in the Champaign Powder Room at the top of the Gondola.
Registration will be at The Loft located in Gondola Square:
Sunday, 10 Feb – 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Monday, 11 Feb – 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 12 Feb – 7:40 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Registration and lift ticket purchases will be handled by Group Services other than the above hours.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SUNDAY – 10 Feb
Registration @ “The Loft” – 5 to 9 PM
MONDAY – 11 Feb
Registration @ “The Loft” – 7:30 to 9:30 AM and 5 to 9 PM
Training Courses for “A”, “B”, and “Snowboard”
Après Ski @ “Bear River” – Drink Specials
Welcome Party @ “Bear River” – 8 till Midnight – Kristi Anderson DJ
Menu to Include:
Cheese Board – Imported and Domestic
Vegetable Crudités
Blue Cheese
Fruits and Berries
TUESDAY - 12 Feb
Registration @ “The Loft – 7:30 to 9:30 AM
Snowboard Race @ Upper Bashor
AdvenTours Newcomers and Guests Race Immediately following the Snowboard race @ Lower Bashor
Mountain Picnic @ Bashor Race Arena 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Menu to Include:
Western Chili Bar w/Cheese & Onions
Chips
Baked Beans
Potato Salad
Cookies
Après Ski @ “Bear River” – Drink Specials
Team Dinners
WEDNESDAY – 13 Feb
Registration @ Group Sales Office
“A” Slalom - TBA
“B” Giant Slalom @ Upper Bashor
Après Ski @ “Slope Side Grill”
“Creatures from the Deep” @ Champaign Powder Room w/”Anderson Band”
Menu to Include:
Chicken Wings
Meat Balls
Pita Bread & Humus
Cheese Quesadillas
THURSDAY – 14 Feb
Registration @ Group Sales Office
“A” Giant Slalom - TBA
“B” Slalom @ Upper Bashor
Après Ski @ “Bear River”
Awards and Valentines Party @ Champaign Powder Room – PLEASE DRESS IN RED w/DJ
Menu to Include:
Pulled Pork w/Silver Dollar Rolls
Chicken and Beef Nacho Bar w/appropriate condiments
FRIDAY – 15 Feb
Start getting ready for Aspen and Garmisch in March.
Let your imagination run wild and show us what you’ve got.
There will be FREE Scuba Lessons for the best costume!
GETTING TO STEAMBOAT
Getting to Steamboat is EASY. The drive from Denver is about 3 ½ hours or you can fly directly into Hayden and take the shuttle.
Getting to Steamboat has never been better!
Steamboat Winter Airport Schedule - click here!
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Alpine Taxi - 800 -343-7433 - refer to profile #14765
$42 Round Trip from Hayden Airport to Ski Area
$127 Round Trip from Denver Airport to Ski Area
Storm Mountain Express - 877-844-8787
$42 Round Trip from Hayden Airport
All prices are based on pre-paid reservations and do not include gratuity for the driver. Passengers arriving at the airport without a reservation will not receive the group rate.
DISCOUNTS
VIP Savings Booklet – Upon arrival each NAASF participant will receive a VIP Savings Booklet with huge discounts on Ski School, Rentals, and other various outlets throughout the town and mountain.
SportStalker - Christy Sports - Powder Divas - Powder Tools
Locations Gondola Sq, Ptarmigan Inn, Clocktower, Central Park, and Ski Time Square
25% Savings on Rentals
30% Savings on Demos
30% Savings on Tuning Services
25% Savings on Goggle, Poles, and Gloves
$99 Dynamic Foot Positioning Custom Insoles
Powder Pursuits
30% Savings on Rentals and Demos
30% Savings on Tuning Services
LODGING
NAASF has contracted with Steamboat’s THREE largest property management companies. They offer a variety of condo and hotel lodging options at very competitive rates.
Peruse the list of lodging options and contact the management company directly.