September 26, 2016 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
I moved to Steamboat Springs eight years ago from Philadelphia. I will always love Philadelphia but I never thought Steamboat would capture my heart as it has. I met my husband here and we recently had a baby girl. Steamboat is now home.
Though our little girl is just one, many of our friends and
August 23, 2016 by Ski Haus Staff
The first signs of summer waning into fall are showing themselves in the mountains surrounding Steamboat Springs.
Ferns and sarvisberry are turning a deep gold and becoming crisp to the touch. Birds are beginning to flock together, anticipating migration. First light arrives later and later causing
Destination meetings or retreats often provide a great bonding experience for your team. Bringing them out of their element to discover the magic Steamboat Springs is a great way to bring people together.
First, determine a time of year as every season has its perks. Schedule time for hiking and
May 3, 2016 by David
There is something magical about saying “I do” in a place that feels worlds away from your everyday routine. Destination weddings have always been popular. But if surf and sand is not your thing, elevate your big day and head to Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Getting to Steamboat is a
August 26, 2015 by Jennie Lay
A little gem known as Pearl Lake glimmers at the foot of Farwell Mountain, a half hour north of Steamboat Springs. The wake-free lake is a cozy Colorado State Park that claims Gold Medal fishing and front-row camp sites along the shoreline.
Pearl Lake is a prime base camp for day hiking in the Routt
July 6, 2015 by Jennie Lay
The Mad Creek trail is a much-beloved Steamboat Springs standby. Marked as trail #1100 on Routt National Forest maps, it’s iconic for its high mountain scenery and hard-enough hitting terrain that includes an 800-foot elevation gain over the first mile or so. Plus, it follows a steep snowmelt creek
August 25, 2014 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
The trail to Gilpin Lake is one of many hikes in the greater Steamboat area that offers a serene chance to explore nature for a few blissful, scenic hours.
Accessible via a quick jaunt from Elk River Road, the trailhead offers a couple of options. But for this hike, you’ll want to follow the signs
August 20, 2014 by Steamboat Chamber Staff
Have you ever wondered where Steamboat locals go to experience the great outdoors? These local favorite hiking trails give you the inside scoop on the best places to take in the Steamboat scenery.
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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
January 7, 2008 by SSCRA Blogger
With friends in town this weekend, I was busy enjoying all of Steamboat’s fresh new powder. Saturday I spend hiking up the Spring Creek Trail and doing a snowshoe loop just outside of Whistler Park followed by a trip up to Strawberry Park Hot Springs. It was snowing Saturday night, so the trip up to
