Steamboat Blog

Saying goodbye to summer is always hard – it’s the season when weekends are spent tubing the river, biking, and hiking to beautiful sunsets and hidden camp spots. Thankfully the season isn’t over yet, and if you embrace all the best things to do on Labor Day weekend you can make the most of this

Your Guide to Getting the Most out of Your Weekend

The Yampa Valley Balloon Rodeo is one of the most colorful and beautiful weekends in Steamboat Springs. The event is a highly anticipated weekend full of balloons and art in colorful Colorado for a weekend to remember. From balloons floating across

by Jenna Jordan

Almost any runner that you talk with will agree that training is crucial, not only for your muscles and skeletal system, but also for your GI system! As an athlete, we all desire a smooth event, especially throughout an endurance race like the marathon. In order to achieve this, be

Are you the type of person who does the old ‘run-a-whole-lot-and-stretch-just-a-little’ routine? It's time to break that routine. Here are five basic yoga poses/stretches that every runner should learn to love to keep their tissues healthy. These poses are better for after your run - you don’t want

The Steamboat Marathon creates its own unique challenges when it comes to hydration. The high-altitude start at Hahn’s Peak requires runners to really pay attention to their hydration needs. These 7 Tips for Marathon Hydration will help you race through the day successfully.

1. Stay hydrated: Unlike

Only in Steamboat Springs do western heritage and rich skiing history weave together in an unforgettable week of festive winter celebration.

Many of the time-honored traditions on display throughout Winter Carnival are experiences that are truly one-of-a-kind. Here’s an idea of sights you’ll only

The summer events lineup in the Boat is filling up, and we’ve got the inside scoop on all the fun! From our signature events that are quintessential Steamboat to new events on the block, learn about everything Steamboat has to offer this season.

SIGNATURE EVENTS

The events season kicks of this

Come for the Steamboat Marathon and enjoy all the area has to offer

Each summer, Steamboat Springs kickstarts the season with its annual Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K, renewing its reputation as an ideal mountain destination for runners.

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With an extensive trail network, a web of

Thank you for choosing our beautiful little mountain town for your run-cation. Some of you have run the race before but if you haven’t, you are in for a treat. The course of the full marathon weaves along a beautiful country road through the elk river valley and is stunning for the ranches, hills,

Running the Steamboat Marathon: Nutrition and Training Tips to get you to the Finish Line

By Cara A. Marrs, RDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Hello marathoners!

Here we are again at the beginning of the year and you have signed up for an early summer race. Congratulations, you have picked one