You may be familiar with Steamboat Springs and our famous Champagne Powder Snow. But did you know that Steamboat Springs is home to Colorado’s oldest, continuously operated ski area? That’s right. Howelsen Hill first opened in 1915 and holds a special place in Steamboat’s history. Howelsen has been
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Steamboat Olympic Heritage
March 20, 2020 by Candice Bannister
“It taught me to train hard and dream big… and believe that I could achieve at any level.” -Olympian Johnny Spillane on the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club
Steamboat Springs’ Olympic tradition is second to none. Boasting more winter Olympic athletes than any other town in North American, our
The History of Carl Howelsen & Howelsen Hill
March 10, 2020 by Chamber Guest Blogger
Colorado’s Oldest Ski Resort Still Operates in Steamboat Springs
Did you know that Steamboat Springs is home to not one, but two ski resorts? The resort on Mount Werner is not the only ski resort in Steamboat. In fact, Steamboat Springs is home to the oldest continuously operating ski facility in
El Niño: What It Means for Winter in Steamboat
February 18, 2019 by Chamber Guest Blogger
by Kaitlyn Kinshella
If you live or ski in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, chances are that this year you have had the following conversation with someone:
“Wow! We are getting amazing snow so far this year.”
“I know! It is so much better than last year.”
“Yeah, that’s because it is supposed to be an
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.
