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| Steamboat Springs Colorado - Resort Information |
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Resort Statistics:
Transfers: Hayden Airport 30 mins, Denver Airport 3.5 hrs
Resort Elevation: 6900ft (2103m)
Summit Elevation: 10570ft (3220m)
Annual snowfall: 360 inches (920cm)
Trail Difficulty: Easy 30%, Intermediate 50%, Advanced 20%
Our Opinion:
· Historical mining town with old west feel
· Excellent terrain for beginners to intermediate skiers and boarders
· Options for ski in/ ski out accommodations
· Good choice for families (see here for FREE CHILD LIFT TICKETS)
· Consistent snow record and great tree skiing
· Popular summer destination with excellent fly-fishing and white-water rafting
Resort Description:
Long before Steamboat Springs became the world class resort it is today, the Ute Indians adopted the area as their
summer home. The inviting waters of numerous mineral springs, mild climate, abundant wild game and rivers
teeming with fish, made the area a true paradise. The town got its name when trappers, travelling through the area
in mid 1800s, found a spring that made a chugging noise which sounded to them like a steamboat. Fur trapping
gave way to gold mining and eventually ranching and coal mining.
Skiing became an integral part of Steamboat's lifestyle just after the turn of the century. Known officially as Ski Town
USA, Steamboat Springs has produced more winter sports Olympians than any other town in the United States. To
date 52 Olympians, including 2 summer Olympians call Steamboat home.
Today summer vacations and winter "Champagne-Powder" skiing are enjoyed with equal enthusiasm while thriving
downtown and mountain commerce areas make Steamboat Springs an active year round community. A local
legend says that the Yampa Valley holds a curse: "Once you visit the Valley you heart will be forever captivated, and
be compelled to return".
The winter season is best known for alpine skiing or snowboarding in champagne powder through the trees at
Steamboat Ski area on Mt. Werner. Mt Werner has over 3600 ft of vertical rise from the base to the summit at 10'568
feet. There are 2500 ski-able acres accessed on 107 trails with a new 750 acres of Pioneer Ridge which opened in
1999.
Other activities include alpine skiing or snowboarding at the City-owned Howelsen ski area, home of the oldest
winter sports club in the west and training center for many Olympian competitors from Steamboat Springs. This ski
area also features the oldest (1915) and most complete ski jumping complex in the United States. Cross country
skiing, snowmobiling and sleigh rides are offered by the many guest ranches, with dinner rides being very popular.
Transfers: Hayden Airport 30 mins, Denver Airport 3.5 hrs
Resort Elevation: 6900ft (2103m)
Summit Elevation: 10570ft (3220m)
Annual snowfall: 360 inches (920cm)
Trail Difficulty: Easy 30%, Intermediate 50%, Advanced 20%
Our Opinion:
· Historical mining town with old west feel
· Excellent terrain for beginners to intermediate skiers and boarders
· Options for ski in/ ski out accommodations
· Good choice for families (see here for FREE CHILD LIFT TICKETS)
· Consistent snow record and great tree skiing
· Popular summer destination with excellent fly-fishing and white-water rafting
Resort Description:
Long before Steamboat Springs became the world class resort it is today, the Ute Indians adopted the area as their
summer home. The inviting waters of numerous mineral springs, mild climate, abundant wild game and rivers
teeming with fish, made the area a true paradise. The town got its name when trappers, travelling through the area
in mid 1800s, found a spring that made a chugging noise which sounded to them like a steamboat. Fur trapping
gave way to gold mining and eventually ranching and coal mining.
Skiing became an integral part of Steamboat's lifestyle just after the turn of the century. Known officially as Ski Town
USA, Steamboat Springs has produced more winter sports Olympians than any other town in the United States. To
date 52 Olympians, including 2 summer Olympians call Steamboat home.
Today summer vacations and winter "Champagne-Powder" skiing are enjoyed with equal enthusiasm while thriving
downtown and mountain commerce areas make Steamboat Springs an active year round community. A local
legend says that the Yampa Valley holds a curse: "Once you visit the Valley you heart will be forever captivated, and
be compelled to return".
The winter season is best known for alpine skiing or snowboarding in champagne powder through the trees at
Steamboat Ski area on Mt. Werner. Mt Werner has over 3600 ft of vertical rise from the base to the summit at 10'568
feet. There are 2500 ski-able acres accessed on 107 trails with a new 750 acres of Pioneer Ridge which opened in
1999.
Other activities include alpine skiing or snowboarding at the City-owned Howelsen ski area, home of the oldest
winter sports club in the west and training center for many Olympian competitors from Steamboat Springs. This ski
area also features the oldest (1915) and most complete ski jumping complex in the United States. Cross country
skiing, snowmobiling and sleigh rides are offered by the many guest ranches, with dinner rides being very popular.
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