Steamboat Resort

Of all the famous places to ski in Colorado, Steamboat Springs Ski Resort stands out! It’s the winter wonderland that lays claim to the title “Home of the Champagne Powder”. For those who have never experienced champagne powder, it’s quite a sight. During the day you can see each beautiful snowflake crystal as it catches the sunlight. Light and feathery, and in such abundance that when you ski Steamboat it showers you with sparking snowflakes. At night, the mountain and town has a fairytale charm with lights glittering off the snow. Riding high in the gondola presents a spectacular view of the entire area. Day or night, there’s so much to enjoy about Steamboat.., you have to see it for yourself!

More Resort Facts

Nearest Town: Steamboat Springs Colorado
Base Elevation: 6,900 ft (2,100m)	Average Snowfall: 349 inches/year
Top Elevation: 10,568 ft (3,221m)	Snowmaking: 375 acres

Total Runs: 165
14% Beginner	42% Intermediate	44% Advanced	0% Expert

Terrain Parks: 4

Maverick’s Superpipe, Mavericks Terrain Park, Rabbit Ears Terrain Park and Lil’ Rodeo Terrain Park

Total Lifts: 23

1 Gondola, 1 high speed 6 passenger chair, 5 high speed quad chairs, 1 standard quad chair, 6 Triple chairs, 3 double chairs and 6 surface lifts Total lift capacity: people per hour

2011/2012 Regular season daily adult lift ticket: $ 99.00 (multi-day discounts are available)

Steamboat is known as “Ski Town, USA” and is the home to many world-class athletes who have represented the USA in the Winter Olympics. “Steamboat has a rich tradition in the snow sports disciplines; Alpine, Nordic, Jumping, Freestyle and Snowboarding–and an Olympic heritage that dates back nearly 75 years,” said Rick DeVos, executive director of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club. More Olympic athletes are being groomed, but to date a record 69 have gone to the Games and made 120 Olympic appearances during 16 Winter Games. The high altitude alpine mountains have a lot to offer in the training of skiers. Beautiful sunshine and crisp, clean high mountain air build endurance and strength in the athletes who train here. World-class or beginner, everyone is welcome to enjoy Steamboat Springs, Mt. Werner, Howelsen Hill and the ski jump. The Steamboat area has such a rich history, that even non-skiers will find much to do in visiting these areas and the museums that outline the Nordic and Alpine skiing tradition.

Steamboat Resort Photos and Videos

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A series of snow storms during the 2010/2011 season blanketed the Steamboat Ski Resort resulting in the snowiest November on record. 90 inches of light, fluffy and super-dry signature Champagne Powder® piled up at mid-mountain. The previous November record was 83 inches during the 2005/06 season.