Steamboat

Why to go
Known as “Ski Town USA” and for its “champagne powder”, Steamboat consists of two town areas, the western style cowboy downtown area and the modern condo area at the base of the resort. Both are just a few minutes apart connected by an efficient free bus service. There are many dining options and the nightlife in both sections varies between live music and relaxed sports bars.

The terrain across 5 mountains, the 2nd largest area in Colorado, provides a great deal of variety for all standards. Long wide groomers are complimented by steep mogul courses and endless tree sections.

For the past 90 years Steamboat has had an annual winter carnival which is a week long party. A great week to see Steamboat. Activities include for the “skijoring” race, where the main street downtown is covered in snow and skiers are pulled by horses through a slalom course.

Steamboat Springs has produced more Olympians than any other town in America, 54 in total and has a strong freestyle presence with permanent mogul and aerials training facilities. The first class terrain park boasts Mavericks the longest pipe on the continent.

Do not miss
The tree skiing is some of the best in the world, give Sundown and Closet a run.

Marvericks pipe and the terrain park.

A night out downtown for the bars, restaurants and atmosphere.

Getting there
160 miles from Denver a 3 hours drive.

Ground Transportation available from DIA direct door to door.

Fly direct from New York, Chicago, Houston and many others.

Hot Tip
On powder mornings there can be a big rush for the gondola and the upper mountain areas. If the line is long take the christies chairs for some nice quiet powdery topped groomers.

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