STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo.-
Not only are skier numbers up, lodging numbers in Steamboat Springs are also up.
The trade group Colorado Ski Country USA released figures showing skier days were up at Steamboat and other resorts 6.7 percent from last year’s record. It did not give figures for each resort.
More than 11,000 guests were expected in town this weekend, according to a forecast by the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association.
“Probably there are a lot of people that know this is kind of an off weekend for skier visits, but the conditions are still good,” said chamber spokeswoman Riley Polumbus.
The chamber’s lodging forecast has shown increases nearly every weekend so far this season compared to last season. “These are big jumps,” Polumbus said. “There is a huge midweek jump next week, which is great.”
The occupancy forecast for next Wednesday is up 20 percent from last year.
How critical March reservations will shape up remains a question. Colorado resorts depend on strong March numbers.
“Pace-wise March is running a little bit ahead,” Steamboat Resorts owner Bob Milne said. “With a couple good storms–which we are due for–March could be off the graphs.”
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Information from: Steamboat Today
