19 Apr 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

Best of 2013 Images

Here they are, the best of 2013 images in one slideshow.

Check it out, you may have made it in there.

Thank you Beuford and Kent for taking these daily images

15 Apr 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

2013 Season Finale

After one of our greatest seasons ever, we are sad to announce that this one is in the books. Though the ending of the season always brings about tears to the guides eyes as we won’t be helping you live your dreams anymore, it is also an exiting time as we now move on to the next best thing.

As we do, we concluded the season with our annual SPC party. This year, we took our staff to Moab for some epic camping, wild mountain biking, a full moto day and some extracurricular sky diving. It was a fantastic party away from the powder and there were no injuries, some minor illness’ but overall a phenomenal way to close out our yearly adventure in SPC.

Now we move onto the the next season. We will be updating the web with all details for next season and will once again be opening up our next season calendar on July 1st.

Thanks again to all who visited us this year and for those who missed out, hopefully next year you can swing a trip with Steamboat Powdercats.

29 Mar 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

Moonlight in March

We ran a moonlight tour this week that was one of our best ever. The snow was perfect, the skies were clear and the crew was so into it.

With the sun not setting till 7:30ish, we ripped up the alpenglow for the majority of the time and then got one nice dark, moonlight run. It was the best of both worlds.

Slideshow images by Beuford

27 Mar 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

March Madness

A big day of big lines, big smiles, big blue skies and big boosters. We crushed it in our Level III land on Soda mostly with 12 super rippers. A blast of a trip guys, what fun, what fun.

Temps got warm again as the past week of weather is now officially gone. Looks like a chance of snow come Friday into Saturday but not certain. It’s March again and the madness of chasing the weather and the powder that comes with it.

As we creep into the final leg of our season we will take what we get and enjoy the backcountry conditions as they come. We only have a couple days remaining until our SPC crew heads to Moab for our annual guide rendezvous.

Slideshow images by Beuford

26 Mar 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

Storm chasers unit!

Today was THE DAY once again. A big thanks to all you storm chasers coming to rip up Buff! It’s like getting “the band” back together again with a great crew like this. Thanks for playing and joining with us for a family type session, ripping the Level III land on Buff.

Temps stayed more or less cool with the high clouds hanging around, even a little snow fell. March just keeps giving for us.

It was another magical day.

Slideshow images by Kent

25 Mar 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

Amazing day!

After days of storm, blue skies returned, cold temps continued and we killed it.

24 Mar 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

4″ more – base at 84″

More snow! Come on winter, don’t give up on us. It snowed again most of the day today and it was freezing cold. 3-degrees in the upper reaches of the terrain – burrrrrrr.

With 4 more inches on the snowstake and a base of 84″, we are loving it right now. Though it is looking less and less likely that we will reach our 100″ base this year during our operating season at least, we are encouraged by the phenomenal conditions that exist for us today.

It felt like early February out there today. Cold and dry powder. Love it!

23 Mar 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

Bonus powder- 14″ in last 72 hrs

When we plan for trips in late March we all know that conditions can be variable to say the least. A week ago, we hadn’t received snow in a while and temps were in the 40′s up top turning the snowpack into one interesting venue. We always find snow and had to poke and prod around the terrain, finding the goods on easterly aspects.

Today, winter is back and our fears of a March thaw have been forgotten. We’ve received another 5″ this morning on the stake and 14″ in the past 3 days. This storm system couldn’t have come at a better time and will certainly set us up for some storm chasing this coming week.

Thanks again to all who stick to it, plan March cat ski adventures and get rewarded with light, dry, blower type snow. Looks like the next couple days will continue to produce and should stay cold. Bring it!

22 Mar 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

Ticket to Shred

Our friends from Never Summer took 2 of our cats today for their Ticket to Shred event. Several winners (purchase a board and get name placed in a hat) along with a friend came and rallied along with some studly Never Summer employees.

This was our first Ticket to Shred event and we plan on having more of these in the future. The Ticket to Shred is just one reason why Never Summer is the best snowboard company in the industry. Their boards rip if you didn’t know and we’ve been styling them all season.

We had another crew out as well and all of us loved the snow from yesterday and the sweet visibility in the morning. Fortunately, it started snowing around noon and it didn’t stop!

21 Mar 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

Storm!!!!!!!!

A big wave of weather destroyed us today. It came in heavy around 10:30 am and hammered. Storm skiing at it’s finest! About a foot ended up falling on our uppermost terrain.

With 2 small, private groups out we rallied hard, lapping up the north facing goods and pillaged the trees. When it snows this hard you have to hide out in the trees so you can see where you are going.

What fantastic timing for this big March dump.

Slideshow images by Beuford

20 Mar 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

Snowing again…sorta

One crew out in our Level III land. Great trip with new guests and past guests and our friends from Armada and Never Summer joining in on the mission. The snow from the other day provided us with some classic March skiing and riding. Everyone was stoked on the day.

It was sunny in the morning and then started to spit and spat some snow as this next system slowly enters into our world. The next few days should prove to be snowy!

We are looking forward to winter getting back into our lives, just in time for you to make it back out with us and rally your crew.

19 Mar 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

March Beauty

2 cats, 21 dudes, big blue skies and fresh snow from the past few days of March madness. What a blast it was with our friend Alex and his co-workers, clients and buddies. Fantastic adventure in the world of Buff Pass and SPC.

See you guys again next time and thanks for playing.

FYI – another storm is on the brink of landing in the Valley and we are primed and ready for you to come visit. Space available over the next few days and into next week. Bring on the Storm Chasers and bring on more snow!

Slideshow images by Beuford

18 Mar 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

Still snowing!

1 cat out, 10 stoked peeps. A few more inches of snow today and blowing still. Bring on the snow!

Slideshow images by Beuford

17 Mar 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

Snowing again – 2″+

2 cats out today enjoying the new, fresh snow and waves of weather that came and went today. It was another 2-inches and a bunch of wind event that refreshes things making for a super wild and fun backcountry adventure.

Nice to have snow again and forecasts are looking like more tonight into tomorrow.

Fun and wild day folks!

Slideshow images by Beuford

16 Mar 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

3.16.13

Slideshow images by Beuford

15 Mar 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

3.15.13

Thank you Summit Investment for the fully loaded crew, big smiles and fantastic backcountry rally. See you again next season.

14 Mar 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

Hot Pow

Today our first real March heat wave came into the mountains of Northwest Colorado, giving us some quality t-shirt riding weather. Anytime you get 40-degree temps up top like there was today, things change and evolve, we start shedding layers and enjoying the go anywhere snow. It’s boot depth freshies on the north side and we will only go to the south and west terrain once the snow heats up.

Great crews again up today! Thanks for enjoying the day once again with us.

13 Mar 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

Living in the moment

As powder skiers and riders, we have to live for today. It’s good to plan for tomorrow and see what the weather is looking like and to remember the deep days of yesterday, but today is really what matters. Every turn, every line, every moment right now, immediately counts more than anything.

It was a pleasure guiding our crews today, smiling and laughing together, watching everyone rip up the freshies and improve on our powder skills throughout the day. It was magic to see the sun stay hidden behind the clouds so we could access our southern aspects before the got cooked, which the did. It was heaven to ski the sunshine and blue skies on fields of fresh powder.

12 Mar 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 1 Comments

Love us some March Pow

Today the Powder meter upped it a notch for us. We woke up to 3″ reports at the ski area and once up top on Buff realized that this was a full blown Powder day once again for us. About a foot of snow on Soda and the north aspects skied like mid-February.

Best part of it was that we didn’t see the sun out, if at all. So tomorrow should be fine in the morning until the snow and sun do their thing and solidify the south aspects. We will get after it early and often on those southern aspects and then run to the north and lap it up.

11 Mar 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

Again, it’s snowing!

Yes, it’s snowing again here in Steamboat Springs. How convenient is that? The snow factory is still in affect here and it is looking like the snow will keep falling overnight. We are so lucky to have what we have.

We have space tomorrow so come on out.

Today was a blast with one crew, a private cat of friends, family and co-workers. Thanks guys for coming!

Slideshow images by Beuford

10 Mar 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

3.10.13

Another great day in paradise!

Slideshow images by Beufrod

09 Mar 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

The old wrap around.

It was another stormy day here in Colorado. Lots of snow on the Front Range and in the SW. We got “the old wrap around” affect of this wild stormy day. Where Denver received 6-10 inches and Wolf Creek got 26″ in the last 48 hours, we got 3-4″. This is typical of an upslope storm and we knew that we’d get some low snow totals from it and happy with that as we could have been missed all together.

08 Mar 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

3.8.13

Slideshow images by Beuford

07 Mar 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

Rippers Unite

What a blast! With a perfect March sky, soft clean snow and crews that you wish for, we rocked it today!

Slideshow images by Kent

06 Mar 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

3.6.13

Slideshow images by Beuford

05 Mar 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

March Magic

In March, cycles like this come about. A big snow one day with all faucets flowing and then the next come day comes in with big blue skies and warmer temps.

Snow changes and evolves on everyday. This is one of the best parts about us powderhounds as we get to experience all sorts of weather, snow, friends and guides. It’s an ever evolving dance that we play in the backcountry.

It was a pleasure spending the time with everyone out there today. What a blast navigating you around and cherishing the Buffalo Pass experience. New snow or now new snow, big sunshine or big dumps.

Enjoy these images from Beuford and relish in the magic of March.

04 Mar 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

24″ in 24-hours

So it happened again. Another massive wave of weather came down from the heavens and absolutely destroyed us.

With 15″ there when we arrived at the cabin, the storm kept hammering and ended up with 23″ at the cabin when the lunch lady left. WOW!

So goes March. One day it’s hot and boot depth and the next it’s nearly 2 feet. This snow came in hot as well so we were skiing Whistlerboat style where it didn’t ski super deep. Fortunately, the storm got cold and laid down some nice fluff on top so it was an interesting blend to say the least.

We did get a major boost in base with this storm. Just yesterday we were teetering at 70″ and now a nice 83″ base.

What an adventure today.

Slideshow images by Beuford

03 Mar 2013, Posted by Master of Chaos in Blog, 0 Comments

The Joy of March

After a hot, March day yesterday we went north and found goods. It’s typical for this time of year when March days can heat up and shift the southern and westerly aspects from light dry snow to warmer moist powder in a blink of the eye. Fortunately for us, we have enough North facing aspects to keep it all good.

As the day progressed, the next wave of weather arrived with huge flakes falling during our apre party at the office. Crazy flakes the size of Roxy dog’s paw. Looks like a powder day tomorrow!

Slideshow images by Beuford

02 Mar 2013, Posted by Eric in Blog, 0 Comments

3.2.13

Slideshow images by Beuford

01 Mar 2013, Posted by Eric in Blog, 0 Comments

Shred the ‘Boat

Another 4 inches and snowing all day. It was a dense, cloudy day with about 50 feet of visibility and the snow was fantastic.

3 private cats to play with us, all of whom were repeat guests shooting the dart and hitting the bullseye. When we plan trips in July it is always a gamble and it is a great feeling when the snow, the crew, the machines and the world clicks perfectly together.

Happy March!