Ski Steamboat


Champagne Powder® Snow, Genuine Colorado, Relaxed & Friendly

Steamboat is a world-class community with world- class amenities as seen by the significant investments to the resort’s infrastructure over the past 5 years.

Famous for its authentic western atmosphere, genuine friendliness, nearly 3,000 acres of terrain, abundant Champagne Powder® snow, as well as family programs rated the best in the industry, Steamboat has truly distinguished itself as one of the premier resort destinations in the world.

Steamboat is located in northwest Colorado, Accessible by nonstop air service from nine major Cities nationwide, with connecting service from over 150 cities. Steamboat is also an easy 3 ˝ hour drive from Denver International Airport.



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Resort Information:

  • Lifts: 1 Gondola, 1 high speed six passenger lift, 5 high speed quad lifts, 1 conventional quad lift, 6 triple lifts, 2 double lifts, and 2 surface lifts

  • Ski Base Elevation: : 6,900 feet

  • Peak Elevation: 10,568 feet

  • Skiable area: 2,965 acres, 165 total trails

  • Ability: : 14% easiest, 42% more difficult, 44% most difficult



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  • Air Service to Resort:

    Steamboat is the most accessible ski resort in Colorado with nonstop jet service from 10 major cities to Steamboat/Hayden as well as convenient connections nationwide.

    Other Transportation Options:

    Alpine Taxi operates daily shuttle service to and from Denver International Airport and the Steamboat/Hayden Airport. Storm Mountain Express offers daily charter service to and from Denver International Airport and daily shuttle service to and from the Steamboat/Hayden Airport.

    The City of Steamboat Springs offers free bus transportation between the resort base area, downtown, and most condominiums, restaurants, grocery and entertainment locations.

    Many lodging properties provide shuttle service to the resort base area, as well as to the grocery stores, restaurants and nightime entertainment.

    Common Misperceptions:

    That Steamboat is hard to get to. With nonstop flights from 10 major cities, as well as connections nationwide, Steamboat is the most accessible ski resort in Colorado!

    Top 5 Selling Points:

    Champagne Powder® snow
    Genuine friendly
    Western town
    Kids Ski Free ™
    Olympic heritage

    Best Resort Client:

    Voted the #1 Family Resort in the West by SKI Magazine, Steamboat is the ideal destination for families.

    Recommendations / Highlights:

    Steamboat boasts over 70 restaurants and bars offering everything from nouveau cuisine to good ol' burgers and fries.

    Other Activities:

    During the day, enjoy snowmobiling, hot air ballooning, horseback riding, or dogsledding. End your day with a relaxing treatment at one of our prestigious spas, a calming soak in our legendary hot springs, or a romantic sleigh ride dinner under the stars.

    What's new for 2011



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    What's New This Year:

    STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO-August 25, 2010-Steamboat Ski Resort unveiled a number of on-mountain improvements designed to enhance the overall resort experience for the upcoming 2010/2011 winter season. The highlight will be the new Terrace and Umbrella Bar at the Bear River Bar & Grill which is anticipated to transform the gondola base area. Significant snowmaking enhancements round out the summer’s program.

    “Steamboat is synonymous with a warm, friendly western welcome and providing the best guest experience along with heaps of signature Champagne Powder® snow,” said Chris Diamond, president and chief operating officer for the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. “This season, the resort continues the momentum built over the past several years to enhance the on-mountain experience and continue the revitalization of the base area.”

    Significant investments to the resort’s infrastructure over the past five years have complemented the array of recent private developments that have swept the mountain village. The following outlines the on-mountain improvements that have solidified the resort mountain experience for guests of all ages. Combined with numerous public projects in the mountain village, at the Steamboat/Hayden Airport and downtown, these projects represent the most significant enhancements to the community in decades.

    Why This Resort is Special or Unique:

    Not much has changed in the past hundred years in the small town of Steamboat. With it's old west heritage and genuine friendliness, Steamboat is the place to be.

    Steamboat has produced more winter Olympians than any other town in North America, a record 69 and counting, earning Steamboat the name Ski Town, U.S.A.®!



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