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24Oct 2017 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog

THE PERFECT RESORT TO CALL YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Trappeur’s Crossing in Steamboat The Perfect Resort to Call Your Home Away From Home Trappeur’s Crossing is consistently ranked among the nation’s best resorts, but when asking owners at Trappeur’s Crossing what they love most about the resort, there are so many answers that come up it’s hard to say for sure what is the best thing about the resort. One thing is for sure, owners and guests love all seasons here. Trappeur's is comprised of six lodges with four pools, multiple hot tubs, a clubhouse, fitness center and tennis courts all just a short walk to the Steamboat Ski Area. (more…)

24Oct 2017 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog

STEAMBOAT WINTER FLIGHT SCHEDULE

STEAMBOAT LIFE STYLE

STEAMBOAT WINTER FLIGHT SCHEDULE OFFERS SERVICE FROM 14 MAJOR AIRPORTS Getting to Steamboat is easier than ever, with direct flights from 14 major airports, and connections from more than 300 airports worldwide. Just a short 20 minute drive from the airport to the ski area, there is no Rocky Mountain resort that is more accessible from anywhere in the country than Steamboat Springs. With the addition of nonstop flights from Austin (AUS) and Kansas City (MCI) to the Steamboat/Hayden Airport (HDN) for Winter 2017/2018, Steamboat increases its air program to service 14 major airports on key U.S. carriers. In addition to the Austin and Kansas City nonstops, flights are offered from Atlanta, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles (LAX), Newark, San Francisco, Washington/Dulles, San Diego, Seattle and Denver. So, no…

24Oct 2017 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog

GOLD RUSH – CAPTURING THE BEAUTY OF STEAMBOAT’S FALL FOLIAGE

STEAMBOAT LIFE STYLE

Published on October 5, 2017 Author steamboatsir GOLD RUSH – CAPTURING THE BEAUTY OF STEAMBOAT’S FALL FOLIAGE How to capture the beauty of fall foliage, through the lens of a pro. Fall in Steamboat is as beautiful as it is fleeting, which is why we want so desperately to be able to capture the moment with a photograph. How many times have you tried with your smart phone camera and felt like the image didn’t do it justice? We turned to Corey Kopischke, a professional photographer who has spent most of his life chasing light and seizing the moment one frame at a time for some tips. A former freestyle skier, he learned a lot about photography from working as an athlete in numerous photo shoots over the years. Kopischke was never…

24Oct 2017 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog

SIMPLIFYING YOUR LIFE

STEAMBOAT LIFE STYLE

Published on September 1, 2017 Author steamboatsir LESS IS MORE: CLEAR THE CLUTTER and CLEAR YOUR MIND Create space for the important things in life by eliminating the stuff you don’t need. Why do we have so much stuff? There are many factors that contribute to our lives, our minds and our spaces becoming cluttered, but did you know that hanging onto superfluous stuff can actually affect your well-being? It’s true. Studies have shown that in an organized space, people are more productive and they feel more accomplished, more in control of their life and more relaxed. Check out this interesting infographic on The OKA Blog with stats about how clutter affects you, your work, your personal life, and even how others perceive you. So, you want to simplify and get more organized. Where do…

24Oct 2017 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog

THE EVOLUTION OF THE SMART HOME

STEAMBOAT LIFE STYLE

Published on August 1, 2017 Author steamboatsir IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK … A LOOK AT THE EVOLUTION OF SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY The evolution of smart home technology takes the term “remote control” to a new level. It wasn’t that long ago that home entertainment systems required loading DVDs into huge drives, storing 2-foot-deep televisions into large entertainment media consoles, managing a stock pile of remote controls, and mounting speakers to walls. Well, those days are over. Smart home technology has evolved to allow homeowners to control everything from thermostats, lighting, and door locks, to monitoring media and security remotely. Even the term “touch of a button” is obsolete when homes are being controlled with customized apps that are loaded onto smart phones and tablets—so it’s really the “touch of a touch…

24Oct 2017 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog

BARN VILLAGE IS SOLD OUT

NEIGHBORHOODS IN AND AROUND STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

Published on September 22, 2017 Author steamboatsir BARN VILLAGE AT STEAMBOAT IS SOLD OUT Located behind Steamboat’s iconic barn, the 62-lot subdivision sells out in the summer of 2017. Represented by Chris Wittemyer of Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty since 2007, the sell-out marks a significant landmark for vacant land sales within Steamboat Springs. Barn Village subdivision reached another milestone in its development this summer with the sale of Lot 5 to Steamboat builder Stein Halsnes. The sale to Halsnes marked the 62nd and final conveyance of lots from the original developers and their successors to the general public. Situated behind the famous More Barn on Pine Grove Road, the residential subdivision of single family and duplex properties was conceived by developers Bob Comes, Eric McAfee, and Jim Kelley in 2004. One of…

24Oct 2017 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog

MARABOU RANCH IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO

NEIGHBORHOODS IN AND AROUND STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

Published on August 11, 2017 Author steamboatsir MARABOU RANCH – A LEGACY PROPERTY FOR GENERATIONS What legacy do you want to leave for your family? It’s a question I have asked myself a lot recently. My parents used to bring us to the beach every summer for a gathering of our family and friends. I didn’t realize at the time what a special time that was. We would return to a home my parents owned every year and swim in the surf, play cards, and try new adventures. I remember those vacations with such fondness, we have continued the tradition with my brothers and their children, all gathering once or twice a year along with my parents to just enjoy each other’s company. In Colorado, Marabou Ranch is more than just a…

24Oct 2017 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog

IT’S OFFICIAL – SALE OF STEAMBOAT SKI AREA IS FINALIZED

STEAMBOAT LIFE STYLE

Published on July 31, 2017 Author steamboatsir IT’S OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL – STEAMBOAT SKI AREA SALE IS FINALIZED It’s officially official. The sale of the Steamboat Ski Area, as part of Intrawest Resort Holdings, is now final, according to a story released Monday by the Steamboat Today. The new joint venture of KSL Capital Partners and Henry Crown and Company (HCC) will combine Squaw Valley Ski Holdings, KSL, Intrawest and Mammoth Resorts into one company with a total of 12 mountain resorts. The new entity’s resorts include ski areas in Colorado (Steamboat Ski Area and Winter Park), California (Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Mammoth Mountain, Snow Summit, Bear Mountain and June Mountain), Canada (Blue Mountain in Ontario and Mont Tremblant in Quebec), Vermont (Stratton Mountain Resort) and West Virginia (Snowshow Mountain Resort). In a news…

24Oct 2017 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog

A FRESH LOOK AT CONSERVATION

ENVIRONMENT

Published on July 3, 2017 Author steamboatsir A FRESH LOOK AT CONSERVATION – 4 THINGS ANYONE CAN DO TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Protecting the environment starts at home, and can be a good investment as well. At a time when the political climate seems to be seeing as much change as the actual climate, it’s important to remember the efforts we all make as individuals can make a difference regardless of what’s happening in Washington D.C. No matter which side of the political aisle you’re on, there are plenty of reasons to conserve energy, and that effort can begin with your home. Whatever your motives, there’s also a financial incentive to energy conservation, especially when it comes to your real estate investment. “It’s just as much about saving money and making…

24Oct 2017 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog

GETTING YOUR LEGS READY FOR SKI SEASON

STEAMBOAT LIFE STYLE

GETTING YOUR SKI LEGS BACK – THE IMPORTANCE OF WINTER SKI CONDITIONING A good time to think about ski conditioning is … right now. Skiing and snowboarding are not only fun, exhilarating ways to get some fresh air, and to spend some time with friends and family in our beautiful Rocky Mountains. They are also physically demanding activities. That’s why it’s so important to be proactive, not reactive, and to prepare for the upcoming season with a good ski conditioning regimen, says Emily Harris, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at Steamboat Spine & Sports Physical Therapy. No one knows how much strain skiing and snowboarding can put on our bodies like physical therapists. They’re the ones who deal with all the injuries that can result from imbalances and weaknesses in the body. “Even if…