Steamboat
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"You really have to try Steamboat out one year. Seven years ago I came here and have been here ever since! After skiing most of the other Colorado resorts, none of them seem to come close if you love the deep Champagne Powder® and some of the best tree skiing. Being just a bit further from Denver there’s not the weekend crowds, so being in a lift line for more than 5 minutes is rare.
Still a ranching community it has kept its western charm, which sets it apart from every other ski resort.
But more importantly come here for the snow; take it from me, there’s nothing else quite like it!"
Tony Hancock - Steamboat Local
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Resort
Arriving at Steamboat you will definitely notice that the town has a down to earth, friendly feel about it compared to other resorts in Colorado. Still an authentic ranching center it’s not uncommon to see a mix of cowboy hats and boots amongst those coming off the slopes.
With its Champagne Powder® averaging about 339” a winter – which if you have never skied or boarded in before is a must - it’s dry, light and fluffy. The terrain has 6 peaks filled with world-class groomed cruisers, bumps, steeps, open meadows, legendary trees and terrain parks including Mavericks Superpipe. With 2965 acres of terrain Steamboat is one of the largest ski resorts in Colorado.
Accommodation is either in the town or spread around the base area of the chairlifts with a good mix of condominiums and hotels. From the on mountain village there are free shuttles to the town as well as most hotel, condominiums, restaurants, grocery and entertainment locations. The ski area is located 3 miles/4.8kms southeast of downtown Steamboat Springs.
Steamboat offers you a wonderful memorable experience of a genuine Old West community in a non purpose built resort with friendly welcoming locals.
| Resort Scorecard |
| Beginners |
8 / 10 |
Nightlife |
9 / 10 |
| Intermediates |
9 / 10 |
Village Charm |
9 / 10 |
| Experts |
8 / 10 |
Non Ski Activities |
7 / 10 |
2011/12 Early Bird Lift Ticket Free Days
Buy 8 or more days and get up to 6 days free.
Adults only, excludes 24 Dec-02 Jan.
Book by 01 December 2011
Kids Ski Free
Children 12 and under ski free when parents buy a minimum 5 day lift ticket.
One free child per parent. Kids Ski Free, gets the free days.
Child 5 and under - free lift ticket all season.
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....Steamboat a charming Western town
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Steamboat Trail Map
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| Resort Features - Steamboat |
| Season |
Late Nov - Mid April |
| Nearest airport |
Hayden/Denver |
| Transfer time |
40mins/4 hrs |
| Transport options |
Transfer/Car Hire |
| Summit elevation |
10,568 feet/3224 meters |
| Village elevation |
6,900 feet/2103 meters |
| Ski area |
2,965 acres/1,200 hectares |
| Ski lifts |
18 |
| Number of runs |
165 named trails |
| Longest run |
Why Not – over 3 miles/4.8km |
| Terrain park |
3 |
| Halfpipe |
3 |
| Grade |
14% Beginner
42% Intermediate
44% Advanced / Expert
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| Temperatures |
NOV/DEC - 13/+5c
JAN - 15/0.5c
FEB -13/+1c
MAR/APR -10/+10c
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