Area Info & Events

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 we'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.