When you live in a place where hundreds of inches of snow falls every winter, you better enjoy being in it. That was the idea, over 100 years ago, behind the first Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival. Locals created a festival to get people out of their houses, enjoy each other’s company and have some
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MusicFest heads to Steamboat Springs, Colorado
December 26, 2018 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
Returning to Steamboat for its 34th year, MusicFest is bringing the heat to the Rockies with 6 days and 200+ hours of live music. Worlds will again collide as MusicFest serves up the best Texas and Americana music to the snowy peaks at Steamboat Ski Resort for a full week of grooving on and off the
Christmas Services in Steamboat Springs
December 21, 2018 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
Christmas Services in Steamboat Springs
Whether you’re here for a long weekend, a week of vacation, or a stay during the winter holidays, you may be looking for a place to attend church and worship during your stay. Steamboat Springs is a small mountain town fortunate to have many options. Below are
6 Ways to Experience a Winter Wonderland
December 12, 2018 by Chamber Guest Blogger
Winter activities for days you don’t want to ski in Steamboat Springs
By Kaiti Kinshella
Steamboat Springs is known for its Champagne Powder®. Every day in the winter, people flock from across the globe to experience Steamboat’s fluffy, perfect snow by throwing on a pair of skis or a snowboard and
15 of the Best Ski Runs at Steamboat Resort
November 5, 2018 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
Due to its unique location as Colorado’s northernmost ski and snowboard resort, Steamboat often gets snow that no other place does, averaging nearly 30 feet a season. The Boat’s sprawling terrain stretches across almost 3,000 acres and features 165 trails—more than you could ski in an entire week.
How to Spend 3 Days in Steamboat Springs (According to a Local)
October 4, 2018 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
Although he’s lived in Steamboat Springs for more than 20 years, the beauty of the place continues to stop David Wittlinger in his tracks. On a recent drive back home over Rabbit Ears Pass, he pulled over to marvel at the sea of the changing aspens’ lime greens, yellows, and golds. He and his
Keeping it Local: Steamboat Springs Restaurants Source Fresh, Regional Ingredients
September 27, 2018 by Chamber Guest Blogger
Fresh ingredients just taste better. For many chefs in Steamboat Springs, buying local produce, meat, eggs and more ensures they deliver the tastiest food possible. Thankfully this is a way of life for many chefs and restaurants in the ‘Boat, which is part of why the food scene is one of the most
Fall Camping in the Rockies
September 25, 2018 by Katie Carroll
Labor Day signals the end of summer for mostly everyone; white clothes go back in the closet, beaches and lakes close for the year, and school starts again. For most Coloradans, this may signal an end to camping season too... but September doesn’t have to be the camp finale. All that is required to
The Best Colorado Leaf Peeping Sites in the Mountains
September 21, 2018 by Katie Carroll
The color cascade in the Colorado mountains surpass any fall foliage you might find in New England. Because of Colorado’s varying altitudes, you can extend your leaf peeping trips for several weekends, working your way from high to low mountains and enjoying a full month of glorying in nature’s
The 6 Best Trail-to-Tavern Experiences in Steamboat
September 13, 2018 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
Everybody knows that cold suds taste better after you sweat, and a little breathtaking scenery along the way never hurts, either. In Steamboat, you can indulge in this winning combination every time you hit the dirt or pavement. Whether you’re hiking, walking, running, or cycling, countless local
