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On your next ski vacation you'll probably ski. You'll likely enjoy some delightful dinners out, quality time in a hot tub, and maybe a massage if you feel like pampering yourself. By all means, do those things. But this time, don't sell your vacation short. Taking your winter vacation to the next level isn't hard in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. You could spend weeks trying all the outdoor activities available in Steamboat. Like a kid in a candy store, you get to choose from a plethera of delectable offerings. How about selecting an adventure that you never thought you'd try. How does backcountry skiing sound? Too scary? Too cumbersome or difficult? Good news, here in Steamboat, they make it easy.No hiking required on this backcountry excursion, and you don't need to be an expert. In fact, if you're making attractive turns on blue runs at the ski resort, you're ready. Steamboat Powdercats gives you access to a 10,000 acre playground. Within that area lies terrain for all abilities, from intermediate to expert. For the skiers and riders who are new to powder, the guides will choose wide open bowls and gentle slopes, with some spase trees. For those who are more aggresive, tighter trees and steeper terrain is plentiful. The common thread is powder. If you've ever had "first tracks" at the ski resort, then you appreciate the potential for great powder skiing in the backcountry. Now imagine that "first tracks" floating feeling lasting all day long. This company is unique among similar outfitters in other ski-towns. Many have began inviting intermediate skiers and riders, but few tailor their trips in order to maximize comfort for their guests. At Steamboat Powdercats guests are grouped together based on ability. This eliminates pressure on the non-experts to keep up, and the advanced guys and gals can go drop cliffs and hammer through the tightest of aspen glades. Each machine holds twelve guests, and a minimum of two guides always accompany a group. Guides are there to select the best runs, help with gear, and if need be they're happy to help pull out of the powder as you learn to manage the deep snow. They can offer instruction and helpful tips throughout the day to hopefully limit those inevitable face-plants. Fortunately, body-meets-powder is much preferred to the body-meets-hardpack experience you may have had on the slopes. As the day goes on, you'll begin to feel like the star in a professional ski video. You'll also have a real understanding of the term "face shots", finally! And since the company pays professional photographers to take pictures all day, proving it to your friends back at home won't be a problem. Powdercats is all about the perks. In addition to the free disc of photos, there is a long list of complimentary bonuses. Staff will pick you up at your lodging location, feed you breakfast, give you skis or a snowboard and any other gear that you may need. Snacks and water are packed for you, the snowcat's cab is heated up and a hot three course meal is being prepared for your lunch break. This is where luxury meets hardcore. Backcountry snowcat skiing is the next step in your love affair with snow sports. No orange "out-of-bounds" ropes here. No reckless teenagers cutting you off at a trail junction. Just powder and a solid feeling of money well spent.
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