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
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Category - Winter in Steamboat
7 Essentials for Your Next Backcountry Trip
February 25, 2019 by Chamber Guest Blogger
by Kaitlyn Kinshella
In Colorado, when ski towns start to get busier in the winter months, many avid skiers will head to the backcountry in order to fill their powder needs. Anyone who has experienced a quiet tour around Buffalo Pass or Rabbit Ears Pass knows that there is nothing better than skiing
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
WinterWonderGrass Festival in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
February 14, 2019 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
It’s February in the Rocky Mountains and that means the return of the magic that is the WinterWonderGrass Festival. For the third year, this bluegrass festival is calling Steamboat Springs, Colorado home. If you’re new to this incredible festival, their vision explains it best: It’s grounded in the
9 Best Snowshoe Trails Near Steamboat Springs
February 12, 2019 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
With a pair of snowshoes strapped to your feet, you’ve got a whole new world to explore - and it’s as easy as walking. When it comes to selecting the ultimate routes for wandering the Narnia-like wonderland in and around Steamboat Springs, Colorado, these trails are the area’s cream of the crop.
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.
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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Cafes & Bakeries in Steamboat Springs
February 27, 2017 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
Steamboat Springs may be known for the wonders of the great outdoors – skiing, hiking, biking and horseback riding through the mountains, but it’s inside the walls of our local cafes and bakeries where delectable delights and true western hospitality are whipped up.
Especially during the cold winter
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. This activity functions as both your workout, and a great way to sight
Stay Warm in Steamboat Springs
February 5, 2015 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
Even when the Colorado sun is blazing, the Colorado mountain air is crisp in the heart of winter. While the cold is perfect for the famous Champagne Powder® that Steamboat has to offer - and ideal for skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and other outdoor fun - you may need to step inside for a warm-up
