Information on Steamboat Ski Resort:
Steamboat Springs is located in northwest Colorado in the Routt National Forest of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. A perfect getaway for anyone and everyone. Steamboat's western authenticity can be seen throughout the town in the working cattle ranches that still surround the resort, the locals' casual lifestyle and down home friendliness. Steamboat's huge mountain (2,965 acres), offers exhilarating mogul fields, inviting tree runs, sparkling powder grounds and wide open groomed runs, all spilling from the top of the Continental Divide. During the ski season, Steamboat receives more than 335 inches of snow, creating some of the best Champagne Powder� skiing in the world. The mountain is comprised of six peaks, 165 trails spread out over 2,965 acres served by 20 lifts, including four high-speed quad chairlifts and an 8-passenger gondola, rising 3,668 vertical feet. Striving to provide the best in family programs, Steamboat continues to upgrade and expand its kid areas, while offering complete instruction and day care. The mountain pioneered the first Kids Ski Free program in 1982 and continues to offer it today. The program offers kids 12 and under free skiing when a parent purchases a five or more day lift ticket. The Steamboat Ski School is recognized as one of the finest in the world and offers a full line of programs to suit all ages and ability levels. The expert staff of more than 400 instructors has been trained in Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) courses and continues to learn the latest, most sophisticated skiing and teaching techniques throughout the season. Beginners are introduced to skiing utilizing an excellent beginners only area and lift. Intermediate and advanced skiers have an incredible variety of programs, bumps, powder and snowboarding classes as well as Women's Ski Seminars and the Billy Kidd Performance Center. The region is famous for its mineral hot springs, particularly the natural setting of the Strawberry Park Hot Springs, which is located seven miles outside of town. There are also hot springs located downtown at the Steamboat Health and Recreation, which provides three hot pools for relaxing and swimming laps, all of which are naturally heated. You will find slopeside hotels and condominiums, as well as a variety of lodging in town. Steamboat Springs also offers numerous dining and shopping options. Steamboat Springs has the reputation of being the home of more Winter Olympic athletes than any other town in the United States-fifty four and still counting! No wonder they're recognized as Ski Town USA�.
Steamboat Ski Resort Lift closing and opening times:
Daily: 8:30am - 3:30pm Late Arrival: 12pm Late, Late Arrival: 2:15pm
Length of Season:
22-Nov-06 to 14-Apr-07
Types and number of lifts:
7 Surface Lifts;6 Double Chairs;6 Triple Chairs;1 Quad Chair;4 HiSpeed Quads;1 Gondola (8 people)
Number of trails and difficulty breakdown:
Total Number: 164
Elevation at base 6900 feet and elevation at summit is 10568 feet.
Skiing Options at Steamboat Ski Resort:
Night Skiing: no
Heli- Skiing: no
Snowcat Skiing: no
Miles of cross Country ski trails: none
Snow boarding: yes
Equipment Rentals:
skis
, snowboards
Getting to Steamboat Ski Resort:
Take this route if US 40 over Rabbit Ears Pass is closed and you're coming from Denver or Colorado Springs. Take I 70 west through the Eisenhower Tunnel to Silverthorn, exit 205 (67 miles). Take CO 9 North to Kremling (37 miles). Head west on US 40 until the intersection with CO 134 (6 miles). Turn left and go over Gore Pass (CO 134). At Toponas, take Colorado 131 north to Steamboat (40 miles). Or, take I 70 west (through Vail) until Exit 157. Take CO 131 North to Steamboat Springs (75 miles), then left on US 40 to town (4 miles).
Alternate route to Steamboat Ski Resort:
230 miles Northwest of Colorado Springs. Take I 25 north to C 470 (53 miles) then C 470 west to I 70 west (15 miles). Take I 70 west through the Eisenhower Tunnel to Silverthorn exit 205 (67 miles). Take CO 9 North to Kremling (37 miles), then West on US 40 to Steamboat Springs (53 miles).
From Denver: 157 miles Northwest of Denver, an easy 3 hour drive. Take I 70 west through the Eisenhower Tunnel to Silverthorn, Exit 205 (67 miles). Take CO 9 North to Kremling (37 miles), then West on US 40 to Steamboat Springs (53 miles).
Take CO 14 West, through Poudre Canyon, over Cameron Pass until Walden, CO. Take CO 14 (toward Steamboat Springs) until US 40, and turn right (West) over Muddy and Rabbit Ears Passes to Steamboat Springs.
Take I 70 West through Glenwood Springs and Eagle to Exit 157(117 miles). Take CO 131 North (75 miles) to US 40. Turn left on US 40 to Steamboat Springs (4 miles).
The Hayden airport is located just a few miles east of Hayden and approximately 22 miles and 35 kilometers west of Steamboat Springs off Highway 40. From the aiport, take the access road about 2 miles out to Highway 40 and turn right. Steamboat is about 22 miles east.
Take WY 230 West (Snowy Range exit) through Mountain Home to the Wyoming/Colorado border, the road changes to CO 127. Stay on CO 127 to Walden. Take CO 14 West to US 40 at Muddy Pass and Rabbit Ears Pass to Steamboat Springs.
Take US 40/UT 189 South to Heber City, UT. Stay on US 40, Steamboat Springs is about 5 1/2 hours from Park City.
Contact Information:
970 879-6111
970 879-7300
800 729-4103
http://www.Steamboat.com
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