Steamboat Activities
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 Steamboat Ski Area
Steamboat offers deep powder
When people come to ski Steamboat Springs, they look forward to powder, trees, and world-class ski runs.
"The mountain is known for champagne powder, tree skiing and a wide open mountain that offers pretty much something for everyone," said Mike Lane, director of public relations for the Steamboat Ski Area.
Add that to the "friendliness and Western atmosphere of the town," and the Steamboat ...
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 Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing is an activity for everyone
Pete Kopischke has a saying, "If you can walk, you can snowshoe."
And there are few better ways to see the winter beauty of Northwest Colorado than atop a mountain covered in snow.
"On snowshoes you can see a lot more," said Kopischke, a Lake Catamount employee. "It's a chance to get away and do something different. It's really wonderful getting out there."
Whether it's a walk at Ste...
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 Steamboat Springs Health and Recreation
Grab your swimsuit
The Steamboat Springs Health and Recreation Center offers a chance for skiers to relax after a day on the slopes.
The facility is at the intersection of Third Street and Lincoln Avenue and visitors can spend all day at the center, which offers exercise classes, hot springs-fed pools, massages, workout equipment, snack bar and other amenities.
"On your day not skiing -- and for the non sk...
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 Howelsen Hill
Historic Howelsen Hill
Howelsen Hill is Steamboat Springs' most famous city park.
It features the oldest continuously running ski area complete with ski jumps, a half pipe and terrain for every level of skier.
There also is a world-class Nordic touring center, a terrain park and enclosed ice arena all within its limits.
"This is the gem of the city," ski area manager Jeff Nelson said. "It's a great source ...
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 Cross Country Skiing
Your pass to cross country skiing
The Steamboat Springs Nordic Council is intent on making the Yampa Valley a destination for cross-country skiing.
That means vacationers who want to take a day off from the Alpine slopes have more flexibility than ever.
The valley is home to seven diverse Nordic touring areas. That doesn't even include the marked trails on Rabbit Ears Pass.
The nordic centers include: Lake Catamoun...
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 Sleigh Ride Dinners
Sleighs and dinner
Horse-driven sleighs were the historical mode of winter travel in the Yampa Valley, allowing ranchers to feed cattle even in the deepest snow.
But times have changed and some ranches now use tourism to supplement their agricultural endeavors. Sleighs now are loaded with après skiers instead of hay. Visitors get a chance to see much of the rural Yampa Valley landscape as they snuggle under warm...
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 Tread of Pioneers Museum & Steamboat Art Museum
History and Western Art displayed
A visitor to the Tread of Pioneers Museum will have to take no more than three steps through the museum's doors to learn of the role ranching has played in the history of Steamboat Springs.
It will take a few more steps for visitors to learn of how skiing, mining and some of the region's more colorful characters helped shaped Routt County.
The Tread of Pioneers Museum is like the history o...
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 Strawberry Park Hot Springs
A natural oasis
Only the Steamboat Ski Area attracts more visitors in the winter than the Strawberry Park Hot Springs.
Manager Chuck Rosemond said it's the remoteness, natural beauty and uniqueness of the hot springs that attract visitors from around the world.
"It is a very unique experience. You won't find anything else like it anywhere in the state," Rosemond said.
The hot springs were first visite...
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 Hiking & Biking
Fun on the trails
To hike all you need is a pair of good, sturdy walking shoes or light hiking boots, water, snacks and sunscreen and you are set. This activity is enjoyed by kids of all ages. Pack a picnic and make a day of it. Spring Creek, Emerald Mountain, Howelsen Hill, the Sanctuary trails, Fish Creek Falls and hiking at the Steamboat Ski Area are all easily accesible from town. The Steamboat Ski Area gon...
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 Fishing
Fly and cast
The nearby mountains of the Continental Divide and Flat Tops Range provide an ample freshwater source, filling our streams, rivers, lakes and reservoirs with crystal clear water. Our native cutthroat trout is distinguished by the red flash on their throat. Rainbow trout, brook trout, graylings and pike are other types of common fish in our waters. Some areas are designatied catch and release to...
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 Hot Air Ballooning
Birds eye view
What does the view look like from up there? The early morning flights include views of Steamboat Springs area, the Flat Top montains, an inactive volcano to the North, Hahn's Peak.
Every summer, Steamboat Springs hosts the Hot Air Balloon Rodeo and Art in the Park Festival. Over 40 balloons take flight in the mornings and art and culture fill the rest of the days.
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 Golf
18 holes, 9 holes and minature
Steamboat Springs is home to four golf courses. Catamount Ranch & Club and the Rollingstone Golf Club are private, while Haymaker Golf Course and the Steamboat Golf Club are open to the public. The Steamboat Springs Chamber of Commerce operates a minature golf course in the summer at the Visitors Center.
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 Horseback Rides
Ride 'em cowboy
Not too long ago, horses were the preferred method (along with skis) of transportation in the Yampa Valley. Numerous ranches and outfitting companies offer a comfortable experience for all levels of riding. Take in views of the Continental Divide and the Zirkels Wilderness Area.
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 Downtown Shopping, Dining, Etc.
Mainstreet Steamboat Springs
Downtown Steamboat Springs is the heart of the community. This is where our history lies. From 3rd to 13th Streets, and from the Yampa River to Oak Street, we have shops and restaurants, art galleries and spas, professionals and services, government buildings, the library, museums and public spaces. Downtown is the home of Howelsen Hill, our largest publicly-owned recreational complex, housing ...
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