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Events and Activities Honor Steamboat’s Unique Heritage & Lifestyle

Nothing is more quintessentially Steamboat than the annual Winter Carnival event in February. This five-day event celebrates our community’s unique western heritage and relentless enthusiasm for snow sports. Originally created by

Howelsen Hill Ski Area: Did you know that Steamboat Springs is home to the oldest operating ski area in North America? Our historic Howelsen Hill offers locals and visitors fantastic skiing opportunities right in the heart of downtown Steamboat. From downtown, you can see the large wooden ski jumps

From the moment ski season ends until opening day, Steamboat Ski Resort is working tirelessly to improve efficiency, guest experience, and sustainability efforts. This year is one of the most exciting yet, with a brand new $15 million gondola set to take off in November. As snow begins to cover Ski

Give the Gift of Steamboat

Talented makers of all types are elevating the craft product movement to new levels in Steamboat Springs. You can find everything from hand-printed t-shirts to durable wool socks, warrior whiskey to all. the. gear. you need to help you play year round: camping chairs,

Our search for the best steakhouse restaurant in Steamboat. Steeped in its ranching history, Steamboat prioritizes its cowboy heritage - and that holds great allure for our visitors. But if you drive north, south, east, or west out of Steamboat Springs, one thing is clear: our cowboy heritage is

After months of planning, you and your significant other just spent the most special day of your life tying the knot in front of your loved ones. Now that it’s over, most couples hit the sandy beaches of a faraway land to celebrate in a special post-wedding honeymoon. But what if we traded in the

Six years ago, the Steamboat Springs community voted “yes” on Referendum 2A to build new bike trails in the area. As a result, four new bike trails have been built on Buffalo Pass and riders are very pleased with the results.

In 2013, Steamboat locals proved that biking is a priority for the

What to do this fall for a couple that is looking for romance? Well, head to Steamboat Springs for an adventurous couples getaway, of course. This is a town that loves fine food, tasty beers, adventure, snow, good causes, and also understands that couples need to be on an Ikon-pass friendly budget.

We all treasure our favorite trails, value our unique community and want to make sure it’s beautiful for years to come. With each upcoming generation, the trend is learning to give back and realize if future generations don’t protect their favorite places, they aren’t of value to anyone. Welcome to