The Touring Center's groomed cross country ski trails wind through the aspen groves along beautiful Fish Creek and offer some of the most enjoyable and accessible wintertime recreation in the Yampa Valley.
Description & Features
Rental Shop
A full service rental shop is available at the touring center. The shop has the latest in cross-country ski equipment including Fischer's Nordic Cruising Skis and boots, Salomon boots and bindings. All equipment is new this year! Snowshoe rentals feature Atlas and Salomon snowshoes. Seasonal and daily rentals available for all sizes from small children to adults.
Complete Nordic Shop
The Touring Center has a complete nordic shop which carries equipment, clothing, accessories and a large selection of cross-country ski hats. The is a full line of skis and acccessories from Fischer, Salomon, Swix, Exel, Odlo, Bjorn Dahle and Craft.
Lessons
The Touring Center ski school specializes in teaching all the basic techniques and how to ski most efficiently. Lessons are offered daily. After one lesson you will be able to enjoy the novice trail!
Refuel
The Picnic Basket is a snack bar specializing in nutritious and hearty homemade soups, breads, hot drinks and energy "goodies". Open daily.
History of Steamboat Ski Touring Center
The Wiik family has contiguously owned the Steamboat Ski Touring Center since 1980. Prior to acquiring the touring center, their cross-country operations were located at the Scandinavian Lodge, Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Sven Wiik, a native of Sweden, immigrated to the United States in 1949 to be employed by Western State College as Professor of Health and Physical Education. He also accepted the offer to be the US Olympic Nordic coach. His dream was to own and operate his own training center. In 1968, he and his wife Birthe and daughter Birgitta moved to Steamboat Springs to build the Scandinavian Lodge and Mt. Werner Training Center. For twenty years, athletes from many countries trained at the center.
The Wiiks had the opportunity to expand their operation to the current location at the Ski Touring Center. We are currently operating in our 23rd year. The Ski Touring Center has been the host of:
- Jr. Olympic Championships
- National Masters
- NCAA Championships
- Nordic Combined Olympic Tryouts
- World Class Training Area for Nordic skiers
- Pre-Olympic Training Site for foreign teams
- Many local and regional races
Terrain
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SKI TRAILS
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| Easiest |
More Difficult |
| Kajsa's Loop |
2.0 km |
Fish Creek |
4.5 km |
| Wrens Way |
1.0 km |
Moose Meadows |
1.7 km |
| Elk Valley |
1.5 km |
Lower Meadows |
1.3 km |
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Boothill |
1.2 km |
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Rates
Daily/Late Arrival Trail Passes - Late Arrivals Begin at 1p.m.
| Adult |
$14.00/$12.00 |
| Children (12 and under) |
$8.00/$6.00 |
| Seniors (65+) |
$8.00/$8.00 |
| 4-Day Pass |
$48.00 |
| 5-Day Pass |
$60.00 |
| 6-Day Pass |
$72.00 |
Daily/Late Arrival Rentals - Late Arrivals Begin at 1p.m.
Choose Ski or Snowshoe Package, or a Combination
Rent 3+ consecutive days, half day rental rates/day apply.
| Adult |
$11.00/$9.00 |
| Children's Equipment |
$8.00/$6.00 |
| High Performance |
$15.00/$15.00 |
| Seasonal Adult Ski Package |
$85.00 |
| Season Child Ski Package |
$60.00 |
Lessons
Rates Per Person includes FREE Trail Pass
| 1 Hour Group Lesson |
$29.50 |
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10:00-11:00 a.m.
1:00- 2:00 p.m.
2:00- 3:00 p.m.
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| 1 Hour Private Lesson |
$45.00 |
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11:00-12:00 p.m.
12:00- 1:00 p.m.
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1 Hour Semi-Private Lesson
(2 persons) |
$79.00 |
| Additional Persons |
$20.00 |
| 1 Hour Skating Lesson |
$35.00 |
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10:00-11:00 a.m.
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