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You Can't Beat a Park City Summer Almost anyone who spends a summer in a mountain resort town will tell you that it rivals the winter when it comes to the variety of activities you can participate in, and truth be told, it may actually surpass it. Park City, UT is no different. Being from the east coast, the thing I enjoy most about spending my summers in Park City is the fact that my friends and I never have to be concerned about planning our activity of choice around the weather. Growing up, I could never plan a hike, bike ride, or camping trip more than two days out because the weather was so unpredictable. If your trip was going to last more than one day it seemed you were almost certain to get wet or at least rendered immobile because of stifling humidity. A typical summer forecast in Park City looks more like something you would expect to see in San Diego than the Rocky Mountain west, except for the occasional afternoon shower that allows for the vibrant colors of the mountains to stay well throughout the summer. This is probably why it seems that increasingly places like Park City are becoming hot spots for Summer vacations. With a plethora of activities on tap for the outdoor enthusiast, Park City also offers a host of culture oriented events such as wine and food festivals, art shows and live music. On any given week from Memorial Day to Labor Day you will have the opportunity to attend several concerts at outdoor venues showcasing both local and national acts thanks to Mountain Town Music, which has sought out to make Park City the live music capital of the Rocky Mountains. After all the concert going you will more than likely be looking for a tasty meal and lucky for you events such as Savor the Summit, an event that sees every restaurant on Main St offer their signature dishes in a family style dining setting in the middle of Main St, seem to be the norm throughout during the summer. To wash down all the good food and music I would recommend the Park City Food and Wine Classic, which takes place at the Canyons Resort. These events are Park City staples year in and year out and represent the best that Park City has to offer during the “off-season,” and I use that term very loosely. Posted by Jake Hardy on Mon, Jul 25, 2011 at 9:29 AM • View
Summers in Steamboat Springs, CO What a lot of people who visit Steamboat to ski don’t realize is summers are just as good as the winters. Like many other ski towns, the multitude of activities allows any family visiting the opportunities to experience the summer alpine lifestyle. From biking and hiking to outdoor concerts and rodeos, Steamboat will keep anyone active and entertained during the warm months. One of the greatest aspects of Steamboat is the Yampa River. The Yampa allows people in town to enjoy some fresh water to raft, tube, kayak, and fish on. Even just walking along the river on the Core trail, you can stop and enjoy the pleasant flow of the river. Few ski towns have the luxury of bodies of water, Steamboat is one of those lucky towns, and the people take full advantage of it. If you have never enjoyed Steamboat Springs in the summer, start looking into it. You can visit great websites like the Steamboat Chamber (www.steamboat-chamber.com) to get the low down on town, and all it has going on during your stay. Once you figure out what a great place this ski town is in the summer, you will be hooked. Posted by Glen Traylor on Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 3:07 PM • View Tags: Steamboat Springs, Sumer activities
Delivering Service™ Ski Butlers has a new tagline – Delivering service.™ We believe it is more than just a tagline; it is a way of life. At Ski Butlers we don’t want our customers to be satisfied, we want them to be completely satisfied. We want to exceed their expectations, to WOW them, to make their experience legendary and go above and beyond the call of duty. Why? Because it is the service our customers deserve. To fulfill our promise on delivering service, our team members must be treated and compensated as if they are owners. We give them the incentives, training, and tools they deserve. The Incentives Team members can only be promoted if they score high enough on customer service survey scores Team members receive bonuses monthly based on these scores. These bonuses can be up to 30% of their salary The Training We spend more on training than we do on advertising Training is ongoing and consists of learning the business, the equipment, how to offer exceptional service and role playing of situations that might occur during the season. Ski Butlers boot camp begins this October for the 2011-12 season The Tools We have made investments to carry the newest equipment on the market from industry leaders like Rossignol, Dynastar, Volkl, Head, Burton and Smith Most up to date ski tools and tuning/waxing machines This summer we have put more focus on these three aspects than ever before. We look forward to showing off our hard work by delivering legendary service to our customers this winter. Bryn Carey and The Ski Butlers Team Posted by Bryn Carey on Thu, Jul 14, 2011 at 8:23 AM • View Tags: Ski Butlers, delivering service
Tahoe Summer at its Finest. Although heaps of snow are still visible in the Tahoe high country, summer is in full swing in North Lake Tahoe. After skiing on the 4th of July at Squaw Valley, our team members are excited to finally put their skis away for a bit and enjoy all the exciting events that are happening. Winter is of course our favorite time of year, but do yourself a favor and enjoy all that North Lake Tahoe has to offer this summer. The best way to experience Tahoe is to get on the Lake. Rent a boat at Tahoe City Marina or go parasailing. Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is emerging as a popular sport for all ages. Check out Tahoe Nalu Paddle Festival in Kings Beach on Aug. 13th and 14th. There are also a wealth of great beaches and snorkeling spots throughout the area. Don't forget about classic tubing down the Truckee river as well. The Lake Tahoe Music Festival kicks off July 21 with the Blues Traveler at Northstar @ Tahoe. While you are there, check out the bike park for Tahoe's best lift-accessed downhill terrain. The following weekend (July 28-31), Squaw Valley will once again host the Wanderlust Festival. Come enjoy yoga, incredible music and all that Squaw Valley has to offer. Lake Tahoe no doubt has an abundancy of recreational opportunities as well as great entertainment each summer. If you haven't yet been to Tahoe. Get here. It's absolutely amazing! And don't hesitate to call us if we can be of any help. Have a great summer! Posted by Sean Raftree on Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 10:00 AM • View Tags: Squaw Valley, Northstar, North Lake Tahoe, Wanderlust
The Ski Season Comes to an End Hello from Breckenridge. Well, we have all finally put our skis away for the season. Ski season has officially ended, and golf season is in full swing. Arapahoe Basin stayed open through July 4th for the first time in 14 years! It was a classic Colorado 4th of July; plenty of BBQ, endless sunshine, baseball, fireworks, bathing suits and epic spring skiing. The slope side row of parking spots, known as “The Beach” was quite the party. Those of you lucky enough to have experienced “The Beach” first hand know what I’m talking about. Those of you, who haven’t, should. All of us in Breckenridge have welcomed the return of the annual Bike Week, which runs through July 10. Bike week is a family friendly event, designed for all levels biking ability. “It is truly a celebration of all aspects of the cycling community and of Breckenridge itself,” says event spokeswoman Rachel Zerowin. “We have rides, races, and clinics for cyclists of all ages and ability levels.” On July 16, Breckenridge will be hosting its much anticipated Brews and Views Festival. This beer festival will feature over 25 breweries, including live music with Holden Young Trio, Something Underground and headliner Elliott Brood! The weather has finally turned, and summer is here to stay. The grass is green, the aspen trees are shimmering and the wildflowers are in full bloom. The increased temperatures have melted the majority of the snow, and the rivers are flowing at maximum capacity. Rafting companies are taking advantage of the best whitewater in nearly three decades! Hiking, biking, and camping conditions are ideal. Simply put, it is a good time to be in the mountains of Colorado! Even though the 2010/2011 ski season has recently come to an end, all of us at Ski Butlers are anxiously awaiting next season. We have all been working long days, and countless hours to further build the Ski Butlers culture and to perfect all aspects of Ski Rental Delivery. We are extremely excited about the changes and progress we have made, and can’t wait to show all of you. Have a wonderful summer! Thank you from all of us in Breckenridge. We look forward to seeing you next season! Posted by Matt Bodenchuk on Wed, Jul 6, 2011 at 6:35 PM • View

You Can't Beat a Park City Summer

Almost anyone who spends a summer in a mountain resort town will tell you that it rivals the winter when it comes to the variety of activities you can participate in, and truth be told, it may actually surpass it. Park City, UT is no different. Being from the east coast, the thing I enjoy most about spending my summers in Park City is the fact that my friends and I never have to be concerned about planning our activity of choice around the weather. Growing up, I could never plan a hike, bike ride, or camping trip more than two days out because the weather was so unpredictable. If your trip was going to last more than one day it seemed you were almost certain to get wet or at least rendered immobile because of stifling humidity. A typical summer forecast in Park City looks more like something you would expect to see in San Diego than the Rocky Mountain west, except for the occasional afternoon shower that allows for the vibrant colors of the mountains to stay well throughout the summer. This is probably why it seems that increasingly places like Park City are becoming hot spots for Summer vacations. With a plethora of activities on tap for the outdoor enthusiast, Park City also offers a host of culture oriented events such as wine and food festivals, art shows and live music.

On any given week from Memorial Day to Labor Day you will have the opportunity to attend several concerts at outdoor venues showcasing both local and national acts thanks to Mountain Town Music, which has sought out to make Park City the live music capital of the Rocky Mountains. After all the concert going you will more than likely be looking for a tasty meal and lucky for you events such as Savor the Summit, an event that sees every restaurant on Main St offer their signature dishes in a family style dining setting in the middle of Main St, seem to be the norm throughout during the summer. To wash down all the good food and music I would recommend the Park City Food and Wine Classic, which takes place at the Canyons Resort.

These events are Park City staples year in and year out and represent the best that Park City has to offer during the “off-season,” and I use that term very loosely.

Posted by Jake Hardy on Mon, Jul 25, 2011 at 9:29 AM • View

Summers in Steamboat Springs, CO

      What a lot of people who visit Steamboat to ski don’t realize is summers are just as good as the winters. Like many other ski towns, the multitude of activities allows any family visiting the opportunities to experience the summer alpine lifestyle. From biking and hiking to outdoor concerts and rodeos, Steamboat will keep anyone active and entertained during the warm months.
      One of the greatest aspects of Steamboat is the Yampa River. The Yampa allows people in town to enjoy some fresh water to raft, tube, kayak, and fish on. Even just walking along the river on the Core trail, you can stop and enjoy the pleasant flow of the river. Few ski towns have the luxury of bodies of water, Steamboat is one of those lucky towns, and the people take full advantage of it.
     If you have never enjoyed Steamboat Springs in the summer, start looking into it. You can visit great websites like the Steamboat Chamber (www.steamboat-chamber.com) to get the low down on town, and all it has going on during your stay. Once you figure out what a great place this ski town is in the summer, you will be hooked.

Posted by Glen Traylor on Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 3:07 PM • View
Tags: Steamboat Springs, Sumer activities

Delivering Service™

Ski Butlers has a new tagline – Delivering service.™

We believe it is more than just a tagline; it is a way of life. At Ski Butlers we don’t want our customers to be satisfied, we want them to be completely satisfied. We want to exceed their expectations, to WOW them, to make their experience legendary and go above and beyond the call of duty. Why? Because it is the service our customers deserve.

To fulfill our promise on delivering service, our team members must be treated and compensated as if they are owners. We give them the incentives, training, and tools they deserve.

The Incentives

Team members can only be promoted if they score high enough on customer service survey scores

Team members receive bonuses monthly based on these scores. These bonuses can be up to 30% of their salary

The Training

We spend more on training than we do on advertising

Training is ongoing and consists of learning the business, the equipment, how to offer exceptional service and role playing of situations that might occur during the season. Ski Butlers boot camp begins this October for the 2011-12 season

The Tools

We have made investments to carry the newest equipment on the market from industry leaders like Rossignol, Dynastar, Volkl, Head, Burton and Smith

Most up to date ski tools and tuning/waxing machines

This summer we have put more focus on these three aspects than ever before. We look forward to showing off our hard work by delivering legendary service to our customers this winter.

Bryn Carey and The Ski Butlers Team

Posted by Bryn Carey on Thu, Jul 14, 2011 at 8:23 AM • View
Tags: Ski Butlers, delivering service

Tahoe Summer at its Finest.

Although heaps of snow are still visible in the Tahoe high country, summer is in full swing in North Lake Tahoe. After skiing on the 4th of July at Squaw Valley, our team members are excited to finally put their skis away for a bit and enjoy all the exciting events that are happening. Winter is of course our favorite time of year, but do yourself a favor and enjoy all that North Lake Tahoe has to offer this summer.

The best way to experience Tahoe is to get on the Lake. Rent a boat at Tahoe City Marina or go parasailing. Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is emerging as a popular sport for all ages. Check out Tahoe Nalu Paddle Festival in Kings Beach on Aug. 13th and 14th. There are also a wealth of great beaches and snorkeling spots throughout the area. Don't forget about classic tubing down the Truckee river as well.

The Lake Tahoe Music Festival kicks off July 21 with the Blues Traveler at Northstar @ Tahoe. While you are there, check out the bike park for Tahoe's best lift-accessed downhill terrain. The following weekend (July 28-31), Squaw Valley will once again host the Wanderlust Festival. Come enjoy yoga, incredible music and all that Squaw Valley has to offer.

Lake Tahoe no doubt has an abundancy of recreational opportunities as well as great entertainment each summer. If you haven't yet been to Tahoe. Get here. It's absolutely amazing! And don't hesitate to call us if we can be of any help. Have a great summer!

Posted by Sean Raftree on Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 10:00 AM • View
Tags: Squaw Valley, Northstar, North Lake Tahoe, Wanderlust

The Ski Season Comes to an End

Hello from Breckenridge. Well, we have all finally put our skis away for the season. Ski season has officially ended, and golf season is in full swing. Arapahoe Basin stayed open through July 4th for the first time in 14 years! It was a classic Colorado 4th of July; plenty of BBQ, endless sunshine, baseball, fireworks, bathing suits and epic spring skiing. The slope side row of parking spots, known as “The Beach” was quite the party. Those of you lucky enough to have experienced “The Beach” first hand know what I’m talking about. Those of you, who haven’t, should.

All of us in Breckenridge have welcomed the return of the annual Bike Week, which runs through July 10. Bike week is a family friendly event, designed for all levels biking ability. “It is truly a celebration of all aspects of the cycling community and of Breckenridge itself,” says event spokeswoman Rachel Zerowin. “We have rides, races, and clinics for cyclists of all ages and ability levels.”

On July 16, Breckenridge will be hosting its much anticipated Brews and Views Festival. This beer festival will feature over 25 breweries, including live music with Holden Young Trio, Something Underground and headliner Elliott Brood!

The weather has finally turned, and summer is here to stay. The grass is green, the aspen trees are shimmering and the wildflowers are in full bloom. The increased temperatures have melted the majority of the snow, and the rivers are flowing at maximum capacity. Rafting companies are taking advantage of the best whitewater in nearly three decades! Hiking, biking, and camping conditions are ideal. Simply put, it is a good time to be in the mountains of Colorado!

Even though the 2010/2011 ski season has recently come to an end, all of us at Ski Butlers are anxiously awaiting next season. We have all been working long days, and countless hours to further build the Ski Butlers culture and to perfect all aspects of Ski Rental Delivery. We are extremely excited about the changes and progress we have made, and can’t wait to show all of you. Have a wonderful summer!

Thank you from all of us in Breckenridge. We look forward to seeing you next season!

Posted by Matt Bodenchuk on Wed, Jul 6, 2011 at 6:35 PM • View