Winter Wonders
descend through powder into the lap of luxury
It’s no wonder Steamboat is known for winter whites. With an average moisture content a scant 4.2%—70% less moisture than average—the snow that falls here each winter drifts through the air like bubbles in a glass of champagne. Steamboat Springs is the ideal destination for families—the moderate terrain offers something for everyone. Step outside your front door and onto the gondola, and get ready for to conquer the mountain. With 27 feet of snowfall each year, skiing, snowboarding and sledding is a dream come true in Steamboat Springs.
Bowling
Perfect for that rare day when you’d rather play inside than out, Snow Bowl is Steamboat’s premier bowling alley. Along with open bowling, cosmic bowling and moonlight bowling, there are leagues during all four seasons as well as tournaments held throughout the year. With a great food menu and the ability to host corporate and birthday parties, Snow Bowl is everything you could ask for in a bowling alley.
Snow Bowl
2090 Snow Bowl Plaza, Steamboat Springs
Phone: 970.879.9850
www.snowbowl.net
Cross-Country Skiing/Skate Skiing
With over 120 km of trails at five distinctive Nordic centers, Steamboat is a dream come true for cross-country and skate skiers. Lose yourself in the epic scenery and find your way through undisturbed forests and glades, where you’re more likely to see deer than humans. Lessons and rentals are readily available, and you can explore on your own or take a guided tour through some of Colorado’s most breathtaking scenery.
Steamboat Ski Touring Center
2000 Club House Drive, Steamboat Springs
Phone: 970.879.8180
www.nordicski.net
Catamount Ranch & Club
33400A Catamount Drive, Steamboat Springs
Phone: 970.879.9229
www.catamountranchclub.com
Dog Sledding
You haven’t really experienced Steamboat until you’ve traveled it at the “speed of a dog.” Mush your way through Steamboat’s beautiful backcountry trails on a sled pulled by Alaskan or Siberian Huskies. Trips can be planned by the hour, or you can venture out for a half- or full-day adventure, complete with a thermos of hot chocolate! This is the perfect way to leisurely enjoy the winter wonderland.
Grizzle T Dog & Sled Works
Phone: 970.870.1782
www.steamboatdogsledding.com
Snow Buddy Dog Sled Tours
PO Box 262 Oak Creek, CO 80467
Phone: (970)291-1114
www.snowbuddydogsledtours.com
Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding
The Steamboat Ski Area is one of the largest and best ski mountains in North America. Nestled 7,000 feet up in the Colorado Rockies, it offers 165 trails on six peaks covering nearly 3,000 acres filled with world-class groomed cruisers, bumps, steeps, open meadows, legendary tree skiing and Mavericks, the continent’s longest superpipe. Whether you’re new to the slopes or a seasoned pro, Steamboat is the place for you for skiing and snowboarding.
Steamboat Ski Area
2305 Mt. Werner Circle, Steamboat Springs
Phone: 970.879.6111
www.steamboat.com
For lessons, contact the Steamboat Ski & Snowboard School at 800.299.5017.
Helicopter Tours
Get a bird’s eye view of Steamboat and the surrounding areas on a thrilling helicopter tour. Departing from Steamboat Airport, these tours for two can be fully customized depending on what you want to see. Buzz the treetops, scale the mountains or marvel at the beauty of rivers and lakes from thousands of feet in the air. Mount Werner and the Mount Zirkel Wilderness have never looked better!
Zephyr Helicopter Company
3499 Airport Circle, Steamboat Springs
Phone: 970.879.0494
www.zephyrhelicopter.com
Horseback Riding & Wagon Rides
Experience Steamboat in true Western style: on horseback. Trails through aspen groves, evergreen forests, wildflower meadows and high mountain lakes await riders of all levels, and guided trips can be arranged with local cowboys. Or, skip the saddle and enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride along the Elk River, the perfect pre-dinner activity. The whole family can come along, or you can tailor a romantic ride for two—the choice is totally up to you.
Saddleback Ranch
37350 RCR 179, Steamboat Springs
Phone: 970.879.3711
www.saddlebackranch.net
Del’s 3 Triangle Ranch
55675 County Road 62, Clark, CO 80428
Phone: 970.879.3495
www.steamboathorses.com
Hot Air Balloon Rides
There’s no better way to see the Yampa Valley and the mountains around Steamboat than to take a hot air balloon ride. You’ll feel free as a bird as you look out onto epic views of the mountains, forests and endless sky. If you’re lucky enough to visit Steamboat during Rainbow Weekend (usually held in July), you can see more than 40 balloons take to the skies. Balloon flights are offered by the hour and half-hour, and can be arranged for romantic getaways or family trips.
Wild West Balloon Adventures
Phone: 970.879.7219
www.wildwestballooning.com
Hot Springs & Pools
Natural springs surround the Steamboat area and make for a supremely relaxing day trip throughout the year. Old Town Hot Springs is a Steamboat institution, having operated year-round since 1935. The highlights are its three spring-fed hot mineral pools, where you can enjoy warm natural spring water throughout the year. There’s also an Olympic-size pool, 350-foot water slide, kiddie pool, weight room, tennis courts and other fun family activities in the recreation center. The Strawberry Park Hot Springs, just a short shuttle ride away, offer natural springs in an idyllic setting with massage, natural pools and the option to rent private areas overnight. Reservations are highly recommended to enjoy the ultimate private experience.
Old Town Hot Springs
3rd Street & Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs
Phone: 970.879.1828
www.sshra.org
Strawberry Park Hot Springs
44200 CR 36, Steamboat Springs
Phone: 970.879.0342
www.strawberryhotsprings.com
Hunting
No matter the season, Steamboat offers outstanding opportunities for those who love the thrill of the hunt. Whether you prefer rifle or bow, you’re in for a great treat as you head out into the wonderful wilderness of Colorado High Country. Guides are available for fully guided and drop-camp hunts for many animals, including trophy elk, mountain lions, black bears, antelope, deer and game birds. After a successful hunt, local meat processing plants and taxidermy specialists will complete the package. Permits required.
Steamboat Lake Outfitters
P.O. Box 749, Clark, CO
Phone: 970.879.4404 or 800.342.1889
www.steamboatlakeoutfitters.com
Ice Climbing
While Steamboat’s reputation is built on the fun and adventure of heading down the mountain, now you can have just as much fun going up. Try a spectacular ice climbing expedition as you scale a frozen waterfall. No experience is necessary and all equipment is provided, so just dress warm, bring your camera and prepare to have a great time. There are separate, higher climbs for seasoned climbers looking for more challenging ice terrain.
Rocky Mountain Ventures
5th Street & Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs
Phone: 970.870.8440
www.verticalgrip.com
Ice Skating
The Howelsen Ice Arena is the only ice rink in Steamboat, and is committed to providing quality and affordable ice skating programs in a fun and safe atmosphere. From open skating to hockey and broomball leagues, to private lessons in all styles of skating, you’ll find it all here at the Olympic-size rink. Season passes, equipment rentals and a repair shop are available.
Howelsen Ice Arena
285 Howelsen Parkway, Steamboat Springs
Phone: 970.879.4300
www.steamboatsprings.net
Museums
The Tread of Pioneers Museum offers an incredible glimpse into American history and the lives of Colorado pioneers. Housed in a 1908 Victorian home with turn-of-the-century furnishings, the museum features ranching and mining artifacts as well as displays of Native American cultural artifacts. The Western room has century-old firearms, and tells the stories of the rodeo, local outlaws and much more. An educational treat for the whole family.
Tread of Pioneers Museum
800 Oak Street, Steamboat Springs
Phone: 970.879.2214
www.treadofpioneers.org
Pottery
With incredible landscapes everywhere you turn, Steamboat has always been a haven for painters and photographers. Now, The Potter’s Wheel provides a great opportunity for everyone to be an artist. With more than 70 glaze colors, you’ll have everything you need to customize an everyday item or personalize a lovely gift for someone special. You’ll have free reign to express yourself however you want, whether that means a penguin with polka dots or a hot-pink polar bear. Great for parties, reunions or a paint-the-town date.
The Potter’s Wheel
1136 Yampa Street, Steamboat Springs
Phone: 970.879.4944
Sleigh Rides
See amazing views of the mountain, valley and forest on a leisurely horse-draw sleigh ride. You’ve never felt such a sense of peace and wonder as you’ll enjoy gliding over the hills and through the forest. Local ranches offer afternoon tours through the countryside and romantic dinner rides under the endless starry sky.
Saddleback Ranch
37350 RCR 179, Steamboat Springs
Phone: 970.879.3711
www.saddlebackranch.net
Steamboat Sleigh Rides at Haymaker or Ragnar
Phone: 970.871.5150
www.steamboat.com
Four Points Lodge
Phone: 970.871.5150
www.steamboat.com
Snowcat Skiing
Steamboat has some of the best powder skiing in the world, and now it’s more accessible than ever. Take a comfortable, heated snowcat out to more than 10,000 acres of undisturbed glades and bowls, where you’ll enjoy 10 to 18 runs on the best pure powder anywhere. With three guides per snowcat and terrain for all abilities, your adventure will be truly unforgettable.
Steamboat Powdercats
1724 Mount Werner Circle, Steamboat Springs
Phone: 970.879.5188
www.steamboatpowdercats.com
Snowmobiling
Glide over the snow on an exciting snowmobile tour around Steamboat. You’ve never seen the amazing winter landscape zip by at this speed! Offered in two-hour, four-hour and full-day trips, you’ll love these backcountry tours, which show off the incredible natural beauty of Rabbit Ears Pass, Steamboat Lake, the Upper Elk River Valley and other local destinations.
Steamboat Snowmobile Tours
PO Box 882805, Steamboat Springs
Phone: 970.879.6500 or 970.879.9073
www.steamboatsnowmobile.com
Hahn’s Peak Roadhouse
60880 County Rd. 129, Hahn's Peak, CO
Phone: (970)879-4404
www.hahnspeakroadhouse.com
Snowshoeing
Easy and fun to learn no matter your age, snowshoeing is a great way to explore the beauty of Colorado High Country. Miles of serene and scenic backcountry or maintained trails await all around Steamboat. If your legs would let you, you’d walk forever! Rent gear from a local shop and find your own path to follow, or take a half-day, full-day or full-moon tour.
Catamount Ranch
33400-B Catamount Drive, Steamboat Springs
Phone: 970.879.9300
www.catamountranchclub.com
Steamboat Ski Area
2305 Mt. Werner Circle, Steamboat Springs
Phone: 970.879.6111
www.steamboat.com
Snow Tubing
Looking for some fun and best of all...speed. Glide the the hill on snow!
Howelson Hill Snow Tubing
Downtown Steamboat
Phone: 800.922.2722
www.tubingsteamboat.com
Saddleback Ranch
37350 RCR 179 Steamboat Springs
Phone: (970)879-3711
www.saddlebackranch.net
Tennis
The Tennis Center is a state-of-the-art, four-season tennis facility located at the base of the mountain. Along with six outdoor clay courts and four outdoor hard courts, it features six brand new flex-cushioned indoor hard courts. Rent a court by the hour and feel free to check out some demo equipment or a ball machine, or sign up for lessons with one of our tennis pros. Tennis is a lifelong sport, and you’ll always be able to enjoy it at Steamboat.
The Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs
2500 Pine Grove Road, Steamboat Springs
Phone: 970.879.8400
www.10s.com
Winter Driving
If you’re planning to become an Owner at One Steamboat Place, you’ll want to get used to winter driving. Bridgestone Winter Driving School pros will help you take your skills to the next level whether you are a new driver or a racing professional. Learn the mechanics behind the moves and practice them on real ice and snow covered tracks. Both safety and performance based programs are offered, ranging from a half day to two days.
Bridgestone Winter Driving School
1850 Ski Time Square Drive, Steamboat Springs
Phone: 970.879.6104
www.winterdrive.com
