| Steamboat Springs is located in northwest Colorado in the Routt National
Forest of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Steamboat's western authenticity
can be seen throughout the town in the working cattle ranches that still surround
the resort, the locals' casual lifestyle and down home friendliness. Steamboat's
huge mountain, 2939 acres, offers exhilarating mogul fields, inviting tree runs,
sparkling powder fields and wide open groomed runs, all spilling from the top
of the Continental Divide. During the ski season, Steamboat receives more than
335 inches of snow, creating some of the best Champagne Powder® skiing in
the world. The mountain is comprised of six peaks, 143 trails spread out over
2,939 acres served by 20 lifts, including four high-speed quad chairlifts and
an 8-passenger gondola, rising 3,668 vertical feet. Gladed areas of Sunshine
and Storm Peaks are Steamboat's particular claim to fame, with Champagne Powder®
snow in the trees for the most avid powder hounds.
Fun for. All Striving to provide the best in family programs,
Steamboat continues to upgrade and expand its kids' areas, while offering complete
instruction and day care. Steamboat pioneered the first Kids Ski Free program
back in 1982 and continues to offer it today. The program offers kids 12 and
under free skiing when a parent purchases a five or more day lift ticket. The
Steamboat Ski School is recognized as one of the finest in the world and offers
a full line of programs to suit all ages and ability levels. The expert staff
of more than 400 instructors has been trained in Professional Ski Instructors
of America (PSIA) courses and continue to learn the latest, most sophisticated
skiing and teaching techniques throughout the season. Beginners are introduced
to skiing utilizing an excellent beginners only area and lift. Intermediate
and advanced skiers have an incredible variety of programs, bumps, powder and
snowboarding classes as well as Women's Ski Seminars and the Billy Kidd Performance
Center.
Steamboat also has a complete Ski Touring Center for cross-country
enthusiasts. Situated at the base of Mt. Werner below the Steamboat
Ski Area are 30 kilometers of groomed trails for skating and tracking skiing,
winding alongside beautiful Fish Creek and the surrounding countryside. These
gentle rolling trails offer just the right mix of diverse and challenging terrain.
Lift and lesson packages also are available at the Steamboat Ski Area Ski School
Ticket Office. A free shuttle runs daily between the ski area and the Touring
Center.
Relaxation. The region is famous for its mineral hot springs,
particularly the natural setting of the Strawberry Park Hot Springs located
seven miles outside of town. There are also hot springs located downtown at
the Steamboat Health and Recreation, which provides three hot pools for relaxing
and swimming laps, all of which are naturally heated. You will find slopeside
hotels and condominiums, as well as, a variety of lodging in town. Steamboat
Springs also offers lots of dining and shopping options. Steamboat Springs has
the reputation of being the home of more Winter Olympic athletes than any other
town in the United States, with fifty four ... and still counting, so it's no
wonder they're recognized as Ski Town USA®. Not only is Steamboat an energetic
town, it also has a unique reputation as a relaxed, friendly western community.
It's a place where everyone feels welcome. |
