Howelsen Hill Ski Area, Colorado Resort Information

Howelsen Hill Ski Area

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Located just outside of Steamboat Springs, Howelsen Ski Area is the smack in the middle of the Williams Fork mountains. This great location makes Howelsen the recipient of huge amounts of the snow making for some great conditions for riding or training. Howelsen Ski Area holds a unique place in the history of skiing: It has sent more skiers to international competitions than any other area in North America. Howelsen boasts a remarkable heritage. It is the oldest ski area in continuous use in Colorado, and has the largest and most complete natural ski jumping complex in North America. Howelsen has been the training grounds for 22 Olympians, 23 FIS competitors, four members of the World Pro Circuit, 14 members of the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame and six members of the National Ski Hall of Fame.

Ski season dates	December to March
Skiable Acreage	150 acres (61 hectares)
Average Annual Snowfall	250 in (635 cm)
Summit Elevation	7,136 ft (2,175 m)
Base Elevation	6,969 ft (2,124 m)
Vertical Drop	440 ft (134 m)
Longest Run	5,280 ft (1,609 m)
Terrain parks	1
Snowmaking	50%

Number of Lifts	4	Lift Capacity	2,057 per hour

High Speed Six		Double Chairs	1
High Speed Quads		Poma Lifts	1
Triple Chairs		Magic Carpets	1
Quad Chairs		Pony Tows	1

	Easy	20%
	Intermediate	30%
	Advanced/Expert	50%

Child Care	No	Restaurants	No
Adaptive Skier	No	Snowboard Rentals	No
Ski Lessons	No	Snowboard Lessons	No
Ski Rentals	No	Cildren's Programs	No
Nearby Lodging	Yes	Women's Programs	No

Address: 137 10th Street
PO Box 775088
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477

Telephone: 970 879-2043
Snow Phone: 970 879-8499
Nordic Hotline: 970-879-8552 x739
Fax: 970 870-0173

Howelson ski area is located in downtown Steamboat Springs on Lincoln Avenue. The ski area is 160 miles from Denver via I-70 west to Dillon, then CO 9 north to Kremmling and US 40 west to Steamboat Springs.