When the snow starts to melt and the days get longer, that can mean only one thing in Steamboat Springs: it’s time to get out those beautiful two-wheeled devices and hit the trails. The excitement of early season is palpable as people dust off their bikes and are eager to get outside and soak up the
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Top Ten Steamboat Summer Activities
May 25, 2020 by Chamber Guest Blogger
Insider Tips for Escaping the Crowds
Steamboat Springs may be a small mountain town, but that doesn’t mean we don’t pack a punch with our access to the great outdoors, and in particular, our wide-open spaces. Visit our mountain town in Northwest Colorado between June and September and you will
9 Must-Ride Mountain Bike Trails in Steamboat
September 2, 2019 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
Steamboat Springs calls itself Bike Town USA, and it’s safe to say that cycling is in this town’s blood. Residents commute to work, run errands on two wheels, and take their bike-centric recreation very seriously. Not surprising, then, that the League of American Cyclists named it a Gold-Level
10 Ways to Explore Bike Town USA
August 6, 2019 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
Steamboat Springs, nicknamed Ski Town USA, is renowned for its Champagne Powder and Olympians. But after the snow melts and the skis are stashed away, Steamboat becomes Bike Town USA with its hundreds of miles of mountain bike trails, road tours, gravel backroads, fast downhills, and convenient
How to Get a Bit "Wild" In Steamboat
August 2, 2019 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
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
7 Reasons Steamboat is a Great Spring Trip
March 18, 2019 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
Experience Spring in the Rocky Mountains
The days are getting longer and warmer which means spring is on the horizon. It’s that time of year when, as much as we love the snow, we’re looking forward to enjoying a new season of activities. With so many options for spring and early summer trips to
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
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
Old West, Great Outdoors: Why Steamboat Is an Essential Town to Visit in Colorado
August 31, 2018 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
Possibly the most “Colorado” photo of all time is the famed depiction of a pair of Stetson- and spur-wearing cowhands on horseback riding through two feet of snow in Steamboat Springs and carrying wooden skis across their laps. This also happens to be the quintessential image of Steamboat, which
Many people know Steamboat Springs as a charming Colorado mountain town dating back to the Old West, but it’s recently become a hotspot for another variety of saddle riders. While Steamboat’s first settlers traveled by horseback, town leaders and citizens have emphasized the joys of two-wheel
