MARK YOUR CALENDARS Network / University 2016 Tentative Itinerary Saturday - March 19 | Board members and early arrvials Sunday - March 20 | Arrival, Check-in, Welcome Reception Monday - March 21 | Network / University - Day 1 Tuesday - March 22 | Ski Day Wednesday - March 23 | Network / University Day 2 Thursday - March 24 | Departures Information Links Contact List of Attendees See The Pictures See their letter of thanks. Meeting Facilities Larger View 2015 SkiTops Network & University Sample Details Famous for its authentic western heritage, genuine friendliness, Olympian tradition and abundant Champagne Powder� snow, Steamboat is one of North America�s top family resorts encompassing 165 trails, 3,668 vertical and nearly 3,000 skiable acres with six peaks filled with world-class groomed cruisers, bumps, steeps, legendary trees and five terrain parks. Steamboat has stampeded ahead with numerous improvements from the $5 million Four Points Lodge to Night Skiing and Riding to a renaissance of restaurants sweeping both the mountain village and old town. Getting here is easier than ever with nonstop service from 11 cities including new nonstop flights from San Francisco and Washington-Dulles, as well as expanded service from Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and Seattle directly into Steamboat/Hayden Airport (HDN). Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.� has produced more Olympians than any other town. We have a reputation to uphold. Think of the success you�ll experience by joining us for the Network/University SkiTops Meeting, March 29-April 2, 2015. We�ll see you this spring in Ski Town, U.S.A.� for some Champagne Powder� research and plenty of fun. www.steamboat.com Pricing The registration fee is $345.00 per person for both tour operators and supplier members. In addition, suppliers will have the option to purchase University presentation slots. These presentation slots are limited and provide our supplier members the opportunity to meet face-to-face with small groups of front line sales agents from our member tour operators. Fees for presentation slots are as follows. 7-minute slots are available for $300.00 14-minute slots are available for $595.00 Schedule of Events Download the Printable Schedule of Events - Acrobat Format Friday, March 27 - Sunday, March 29, 2015 SkiTops Pre-Fam (Tour Operator Principals and front line agents Only) Sponsored by Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation Click Here for details Sunday - March 29, 2015 REGISTRATION DESK & STEAMBOAT LIFT TICKET PICK UP: Location: Sheraton Steamboat Resort - Foyer Conference Level Lift ticket pick-up: 8:00 am - 7:00pm SkiTops Registration: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm CHECK-IN & PARKING AT HOST HOTELS: Host hotels' check-in time is 4:00 pm Steamboat Sheraton Resort: Parking is complimentary with Sheraton stay The Steamboat Grand: Ski Time Square parking - complimentary Self parking in hotel underground - $20.00 Valet in hotel underground - $25.00 SPONSORS RECEPTION: Sponsors, Tour Operators & Agents Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location: The The Steamboat Grand - The Cabin Food & Drinks will be served WELCOME TO STEAMBOAT: ALL SkiTops Attendees Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Location: The The Steamboat Grand - The Cabin Food & drinks will be served Note: Don't forget your drink tickets inside your name badge Monday - March 30, 2015 REGISTRATION DESK Times: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Location: Steamboat Sheraton Resort - Conference Level TOUR OPERATOR BREAKFAST MEETING: Tour Operator Delegates Sponsored by Telluride Ski Resort and Aspen / Snowmass Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am Location: Steamboat Sheraton Resort - Twilight Note: Mandatory Meeting for SkiTops Tour Operators SUPPLIER BREAKFAST MEETING: Supplier Delegates Sponsored by LeisureLink / Mountain Reservations and Ski.Com Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am Location: Steamboat Sheraton Resort - Sevens Note: Meeting for SkiTops Suppliers with your supplier representatives AGENT BREAKFAST MEETING*: University Delegates Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am * Steamboat Village * Agents will be given a $20.00 Voucher to experience any breakfast location in the Steamboat Village or host hotels. Remember to be at your designated University room for a 9:00 am sharp start. NETWORK MEETINGS: Tour Operator & Supplier Delegates Time: 9:30 am - 12 Noon Location: Steamboat Sheraton Resort - Grand Ballroom Note: Check individual appointment schedule for exact meeting times UNIVERSITY MEETINGS University Delegates Time: 9:00 am - 12 Noon Location: Steamboat Sheraton Resort - Sunset & Skyline Note: Check individual appointment schedule for exact meeting times MORNING REFRESHMENT BREAK: Sponsored by Winter Park Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am Location: Steamboat Sheraton Resort - Foyer Conference Level _____ LUNCH - ALL ATTENDEES WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKER Sponsored by Ski Butlers and Jackson Hole Time: 12 Noon - 1:30 pm Location: The Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel - Korbel Grand Ballroom KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Robi Powers Founder American300 Tours Veteran of US Army & Olympic Teams Service with Honor on the Ski Slopes - More NETWORK MEETINGS Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: Steamboat Sheraton Resort - Grand Ballroom Note: Check individual appointment schedule for exact meeting times UNIVERSITY MEETINGS Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: Steamboat Sheraton Resort - Sunset & Skyline Note: Check individual appointment schedule for exact meeting times AFTERNOON REFRESHMENT BREAK: Sponsored by Deer Valley / Solitude Time: 3:30 pm Location: Steamboat Sheraton Resort - Foyer Conference Level For restaurants prior to the party in downtown Steamboat - www.steamboat-dining.com Steamboat Funky Town Download the Invitation STEAMBOAT FUNKYTOWN PARTY: Ghost Ranch Saloon Featuring Rowdy Shadehouse Sponsored by: Steamboat Resort and Christy Sports Time: 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm SkiTops Private Party Light appetizers and finger food for the first hour. Two Drink tickets and full cash bar 9:30 pm - 1:00 am Steamboat Funky Town Party General public admission starts at 9:30 pm Note: Don�t forget your drink tickets inside your name badge. Transportation: - Return Transportation provided by Go Alpine. Pick�ups from the Ghost Ranch will be at 10:00pm, 10:30pm and 11:00pm to the Steamboat Grand and the Sheraton Steamboat Resort. Tuesday - March 31, 2015 - Ski Day *Ski Lift Tickets must be picked up prior to ski day at the SkiTops Registration Desk* STEAMBOAT - Networking Outside Sponsored by Steamboat Ski & Resort 9:30 am | Later Tracks: Due to ski conditions, first tracks has been cancelled. Later tracks are in place - meet at the gondola at 9:30 am. 11:30 - 1:00 pm Lunch at the Grand Ballroom - Sheraton Steamboat Hotel Sponsored by Inntopia and Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine All skiers and non-skiers meet at the Grand Ballroom in the Sheraton Steamboat Hotel. _____ 1:00 pm - Snow Shoe Tour: *You must have pre-registered for this event * Location: Steamboat Information Center Sponsored by Steamboat Ski & Resort To register, please contact donnamae@skitops.com if you did not sign up when you registered. Apres Ski Party Larger View APRES �SPRING BREAK PARTY': Bear River Bar & Grill Sponsored by LeisureLink / Mountain Reservations, Copper Mountain and Booking.com Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: Bear River Bar & Grill - Base of Steamboat Mountain Note: Don't forget your drink tickets inside your name badge FREE NIGHT TO EXPLORE STEAMBOAT RESTAURANTS For information on restaurants in Steamboat www.steamboat-dining.com. Wednesday - April 1, 2015 REGISTRATION DESK Times: 8:45 am - 5:00 pm Location: Steamboat Sheraton Resort - Conference Level BREAKFAST ON YOUR OWN Use your $20.00 Steamboat Voucher For information on restaurants in Steamboat www.steamboat-dining.com NETWORK MEETINGS Time: 9:00 am - 12 Noon Location: Steamboat Sheraton Resort - Grand Ballroom Note: Check individual appointment schedule for exact meeting times UNIVERSITY MEETINGS Time: 9:00 am - 12 Noon Location: Steamboat Sheraton Resort - Sunset & Skyline Note: Check individual appointment schedule for exact meeting times MORNING REFRESHMENT BREAK Sponsored by Black Tie Ski Rentals Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am Location: Steamboat Sheraton Resort - Foyer Conference Level LUNCH ON OWN Use your $20.00 Steamboat Voucher Time: 12 Noon - 2:00 pm For information on restaurants in Steamboat www.steamboat-dining.com NETWORK MEETINGS Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: Steamboat Sheraton Resort - Grand Ballroom Note: Check individual appointment schedule for exact meeting times _____ UNIVERSITY MEETINGS Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: Steamboat Sheraton Resort - Sunset & Skyline Note: Check individual appointment schedule for exact meeting times AFTERNOON REFRESHMENT BREAK Sponsored by Black Tie Ski Rentals Time: 3:30 pm Location: Steamboat Sheraton Resort - Foyer Conference Level SKITOPS 25th Anniversary CELEBRATION AND FAREWELL TO STEAMBOAT Sponsored by LeisureLink / Mountain Reservations, Black Tie Ski Rentals, Ski.Com and Vail Resorts Time: ** 6:00 ** MANDATORY MEETING TIME - STAGE BESIDE GONDOLA Location: Steamboat Square beside Gondola and then top of Steamboat Donation: STARS (Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports) 2015 SkiTops Donation recipient Thursday - April 2, 2015 DEPARTURES Hotel check-out time is 11:00 am and make sure to book your return airport shuttle Sponsorship Opportunities SkiTops invites a select group of industry suppliers to be spotlighted at our events. It is a very affordable means to create additional exposure and enhance name recognition before, during and after this event with the owners and sales agents of SkiTops. Your exposure and recognition at these events will be complimented with: Your company name/logo printed on the event signage displayed at SkiTops functions. Your company name/logo featured on the SkiTops website in several key positions including the home page, membership home page, meeting information, attendees and registration pages. Additional speaking opportunities at the event. Company: * Required Email: * Required Your Name: Phone: Event # of Shares Avail. Cost Per Share Shares Remaining Authorized Invoice Amount Friday, March 27 - Sunday, March 29 Steamboat Agent Pre-Fam - - Sold Out Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation Sunday, March 29 Welcome Reception - - Sold Out Steamboat Ski & Resort The Steamboat Grand Resort Monday, March 30 Tour Operator Breakfast Meeting 2 $750 Sold Out Telluride Ski Resort Aspen / Snowmass Supplier Breakfast Meeting 2 $1000 Sold Out LeisureLink / Mountain Reservations Ski.Com Morning Coffee / Refreshment Service 1 $500 Sold Out Winter Park Lunch With Keynote Speaker 2 $750 Sold Out Ski Butlers Jackson Hole Afternoon Coffee / Refreshment Service 1 $500 Sold Out Deer Valley Resort/Solitude Resort Steamboat Funkytown Party - - Sold Out Steamboat Ski & Resort Christy Sports Go Alpine Tuesday, March 31 Ski Day Lunch 2 $750 Sold Out Inntopia Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine Apres Ski Party: Bear River Bar & Grill 4 $1000 Sold Out LeisureLink / Mountain Reservations 2 Shares Copper Mountain Resort Booking.com Wednesday, April 1 Morning Coffee / Refreshment Service 1 $500 Sold Out Black Tie Ski Rentals Afternoon Coffee / Refreshment Service 1 $500 Sold Out Black Tie Ski Rentals SkiTops 25th Anniversary and Goodbye to Steamboat Dinner 4 $750 Sold Out LeisureLink / Mountain Reservations Black Tie Ski Rentals Vail Resorts Ski.Com - Message to us: For more information or questions contact Ed Holofcener - (443) 471-4100 or sponsorship@skitops.com. SkiTops Network / University 2015 | Event Sponsors: SkiTops thanks all of our sponsors for their support. Pictures From Last Year: P.O. Box 882265 - Steamboat Springs, CO 80488 info@skitops.com | Back | Home | Contacts