Steamboat Nordic Skiing

Welcome to Steamboat, Colorado... "Nordic" Ski Town, USA!  Everyone's heard about our champagne powder and incredible alpine skiing, but Steamboat is a world-class nordic destination as well.  Home to four nordic ski centers, all within 30 minutes of downtown Steamboat, the Yampa Valley provides a perfect backdrop for both skate and classic cross-country skiing. 

With over 120 kilometers of groomed trails, these four centers each offer a unique experience and trails accessible to skiers of all ability levels.  The lower elevation of the Yampa Valley and the quality and quantity of snow make it the perfect nordic destination all winter long.  Click on the Nordic Area links below for a closer look at all the details on each of the participating centers.  Then for a refreshing winter alternative, give us a call and try a Steamboat nordic ski vacation!

Lodging and Nordic Ski Packages

Nordic ski packages are available using the Steamboat Valley Nordic Pass and any of Steamboat Resorts' 21 distinctive vacation properties.  Lodging options range from affordable hotel rooms to luxurious 5 bedroom/5 bathroom condominiums, and everything in between.  All of the Steamboat Resorts properties are located at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area.

Steamboat Resorts can coordinate your entire vacation package, including lodging, ski passes, discount airfares and car rentals.  

Call (800) 511-6408 for more information.

Nordic Passes

Steamboat Valley Nordic Pass is a transferable pass that can be used at 3 local Nordic Centers:

• Steamboat Touring Center
• Howelsen Hill Touring Center
• Lake Catamount Touring Center
  
  Passes can be purchased from the Steamboat Resorts Reservations Department, when making your lodging reservations.  Day passes can also be purchased at the individual nordic centers.

Classes and camps are available all season long.  Whether a first-timer or veteran racer, Steamboat is perfect for a nordic ski vacation.  Daily and weekly nordic ski rental packages are available through the Steamboat Touring Center and the Ski Haus.

Coureur des Bois

The 6th Annual North Routt Coureur des Bois 45 k and 90k Ski Marathon and Ultra-marathon will take place on March 14, 2010 at 8:00AM. This event is unique! The North Routt Courier des Bois combines a little adventure in the northern mountains of Colorado with the speed, excitement and technology of modern day cross country ski racing.