I took this class awhile ago so things may have changed but a few takeways:…read more -even though my friend and I paid alot of money for the class(about $3000) and flew from another state, they didn't allow us to pair up as they wanted us to pair up with someone we didn't know. so just in case they still do this, pretend you came alone. -there are snow banks which you can crash into and damage the rental cars and you will have to pay for excessive damage so this isn't some safe, go all out and find your limits, environment. if i recall correctly, a couple students had to pay extra even tho they were being careful. -the cars they're required to use because of their sponsorship don't exactly help with some lessons like oversteering bc the car is built to prevent this. they had us do some weird hack to try to override this. -at the end they paired me and my partner up with an instructor to compete with the other teams for quickest combined time around the course. i highly disliked this as it isn't worth the risk damaging the car just for the instructors to have their fun at your expense. i felt like i was being pushed just so they can play their game. -kinda felt like the class was more for the instructors fun, not the students. most, if not, all of the instructors were competition drivers so it does seem like they're using this opportunity to get more track time and hone their skills. not a bad thing as long as you're the priority as you're the one paying and they're getting paid.

PRO: You get to practice driving in the snow in a very safe environment…read more CON: You get to practice driving in the snow in a very safe environment. They put us in late model Lexus's equipped with Blizzak snow tires on a track that was about three lanes wide. We used the entire width of the track and made wide turns. I don't know of any public lanes that are that wide where we would be able to do that. I would've like to also practice driving in more realistic conditions...more narrow lanes and in cars with lower quality tires. Of course they were also trying to help their sponsors (Lexus and Bridgestone) sell cars and tires (they offer a discount on the cars, but not on the tires. Bummer, I'm totally sold on the Blizzaks. The Lexus's were nice, too, but just out of my price range.). The 2nd Gear course is all day, from 9 am - 4:30 pm. They have you meet at the office/classroom downstairs at the Sheraton Hotel at 8:30 am for check-in, an hour of classroom instruction starting at 9 am, then shuttle you to the track about 10-15 minutes away. Then you get paired up with another student and then you guys take turns behind the wheel doing guided exercises and laps around the track. Then there's a short lunch (sandwich, chips, brownie, and water provided) at the track (no meeting up with your family or friends) and some more classroom instructions before heading back into the car again for more exercises and laps. They say there's about 4 hours of behind the wheel driving, but since you're sharing the car with someone else, you really only get to be behind the wheel half the time, so about 2 hours total of actual driving time. The course itself was fine--the staff were professional and knowledgeable. I just question the overall value of the course for an individual learning to drive in the snow. At $480 per person, it was not cheap. If your company is paying for you to be there, then that won't be an issue. But if you just want to practice driving in the snow, this is an expensive way of doing it. Since the track is quite remote, about 3.5 hours from Denver, you'll need someone to drive you there, and there will also be the cost of gas as well as 1-2 nights of hotel stay. Would I do this course again? Only if money was no issue, or if they lowered their rates. Otherwise, I would buy their instructional DVD and take my lesser car with balding tires to a vacant parking lot, or a deserted road, and practice for free. The "certification" was useless for me, as my auto insurance co (USAA) would not give me a discount for taking it, unless I was 55 or older. I didn't do it for the certification, but the discount would have been nice. Overall, it was "A-OK" for me, not bad.

If you are looking to feel peace of mind knowing your kids are being taken care of with care,…read moretrust, and in a fun and productive environment, look no further! Call Naomi! She has been such a pleasure to work with, I'd give her and Baby Business 6 Stars if I could!!

We went to Steamboat last week with our son, who is just shy of 6 months old. Originally, we had…read moreplanned to use the babysitting services at the ski resort, but our son was too young. Our hotel recommended Naomi, and she was awesome! She kept our son entertained and stimulated and was creative in doing it. We didn't have a mobile with us, so she made one using the light fixture in the dining room. She also got him to nap in ways that we have never managed to do. She clearly cares about children and is trustworthy. I would highly recommend her to any families visiting Steamboat. When we return to Steamboat again, we will definitely give her a call!

This place is truly a hidden gem and a must-do experience! Kirk gave us a glass-blowing class 101…read moreand helped us create truly unique keepsakes. Although I was initially intimated by the process, Kirk really broke down the procedure, which made the experience something more than worthwhile. Definitely recommend this place!

We had a great time during our glass blowing class!! Such a unique experience! I was scared going…read moreinto it but Kirk did a great job walking us through the step by step process. Bring water, it gets hot in there! Also, just a heads up, you pick up your glass the next day so it's not something you can do if you are just stopping by town.

5 STARS! We used BW Crane Services to place a 500 lb. hot tub on a narrow deck on the side of our…read morehouse in Steamboat Springs CO on 2/3/2024. Brian clearly has it figured out when it comes to NW Colorado Crane Services! When you call, text or otherwise contact Brian, get ready for a call back in minutes, if not seconds! Really! Don't be late because Brian will be on time! From the moment I met Brian, it was clear he believes in integrity, is punctual and has a work ethic you don't often see today. Needless to say, he can operate a crane! He basically boomed his crane over trees in our front yard to the street, (where he attached the hot tub to his crane), boomed the hot tub back over the trees, over the house and gently landed the tub on our narrow deck. I didn't keep track but from start-to-finish, it could not have been more than a two hour process. I'm no expert but his rates seemed more than fair. Brian is the first person you should call when needing any kind of crane service in NW Colorado!

If you're looking for a wonderful place to bring your kid, a place with personality and caring,…read moreLaurel Street is it. They will learn and have fun and be surrounded by great people.

I had documents that were of all sizes, some in binders, and many stapled. Not only did they…read moreremove the staples, they even restapled them. The documents were returned fast and just like I had given them. Service is fast and quality is great. Thanks Folium Digital. I highly recommend them to anyone!

Fast to respond, had to come back a second time because some stains came out when drying and they…read morewere fantastic and said if you need me to come out again they would. Great customer service I would use them again and have suggested them to my neighbors! Great Father & Son team. Thank you!

I called yesterday to several various carpet cleaning businesses in Steamboat and Rick was the…read morefirst to respond. I was quite surprised when he told me he could come out within 24 hours to clean our carpets and tile, throughout the house. We planned for 11:00 a.m. At 11:00 this morning, I received a call they were running a few minutes late but were on their way. What a nice call. So many people nowadays, don't bother to call at all! I was impressed with his customer communication. He and his son, Andy, showed up about 10 minutes later. They immediately surveyed the house and went to work. They were done within one hour. They worked well together, fast and efficient. The carpets are clean and the tiled floor is clean too! Couldn't have asked for a better job by two nice people. I would definitely recommend them and use them again! Pam P

Called Oct 28th for snowblower repair. Said it would be 2.5 week wait. Agreeing knowing it's the…read morebusy season, willing to wait and being a super light snow season. But Still waiting a month and a week later. Called today and still they said they would call at the end of the week. Heard that 2 weeks in a row, after waiting to check-in more than a week after quoted. Giving benefit of the doubt, knowing they might be busy even though a very light snow season. Finally after 5 weeks. Called a New Hayden business of small engine repair. Got it in the next day. Steamboat businesses are definitely proud....

Would give more stars if possible. To begin they sell top quality products. The entire staff is…read morededicated to providing the best service to their customers. I have interacted with several of the staff front and back in the past several years and always the most pleasant to deal with. I sheared off a bolt in my Honda snowblower after catching some rocks and could not get entire bolt out of shaft. Kelly made a housecall (just like the old time family docs) the next business day and repaired. This is a well run business that I most highly recommend.