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.
Steamboat Blog
Category - Winter Activities
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
Colorado Hot Springs Are a Major Draw for Tourists and Locals Alike
November 1, 2017 by Katie Carroll
There’s one other thing besides snow that brings together tourists and Colorado locals: hot springs. After a day filled with wild activities in Colorado’s gorgeous outdoors, there is nothing like a soak in the hot springs to take away the sting of a fall mountain bike ride or burning through
Best Time of Year to Visit Colorado
August 24, 2017 by Katie Carroll
Colorado is a beautiful state in any season! However, as personal preferences occur, I am happy as a Coloradan to give you the pros and cons of the weather so you can plan for the best season to make your trip (unless you want to move here like me!)
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Fresh POW + Horses = Must Watch Video!
January 20, 2017 by David
VIDEO - Steamboat Horses Frolic in Fresh Snow. Watch and Enjoy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuiVn4b_ewg
Plenty of Love for Non-skiers in Steamboat Springs
January 16, 2017 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
There are 2,965 skiable acres at Steamboat Ski Resort. Not a skier? That still leaves more than 1.5 million acres of peaceful forests, vast meadows and stunning vistas. And with hundreds of miles of trails, there’s more than one way to explore Routt County and the Yampa Valley around Steamboat
Backcountry Adventures Await
March 3, 2015 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
The wilderness calls and backcountry adventure awaits in Steamboat Springs.
Snowshoe
Get a new perspective on Steamboat’s hiking trails in winter, when snowflakes coat the aspen trees and hiking boots are traded in for snowshoes. Trails like Spring Creek and Fish Creek Falls are local favorites,
Snowshoeing Through a Winter Wonderland
December 12, 2014 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
Who says hiking season has to end when the snow falls? With a vast network of beautiful, winding trails into the wilderness surrounding Steamboat Springs, winter weather can’t hold up a peaceful jaunt into the woods. Just layer up and strap on a pair of snowshoes or YakTraks and you’ll be plenty
Choose Your Own Waterfall Adventure
August 19, 2014 by Soren Jespersen
Ask ten random locals to name a good family hiking trail with easy access from downtown Steamboat Springs and the most common answer you’re likely to get is the Fish Creek Falls. The Fish Creek Falls Trail has a little of everything, from a paved overlook trail complete with sheltered picnic areas
Close Out the Season with Style
March 28, 2014 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
With hundreds of inches of fresh Champagne Powder™ now behind us, it’s time to celebrate the waning winter in Steamboat Springs. It was an incredible one - with more than 300 inches of snow - and now it’s time to pay tribute to this season with the annual Springalicious event at the Steamboat Ski
