 Steamboat
Resort, Colorado - Nicknamed "Ski Town USA,"
Steamboat offers a large ski area, plenty of off-the-slope
activities and a huge variety of terrain. The mountain offers
great tree skiing, wide open meadows, long bump runs and
groomed cruisers. Steamboat plays heavily on its 'genuine
western town' status although the convenient, modern slopeside
development, 3 miles from the original settlement, has no
such pretentions.
The skiing is spread out over five mountains
with great names as well as great snow... Storm Peak, Thunderhead
Peak, Christie, Sunshine and Mount Werner. More than 40
skiers from Steamboat have joined US Olympic teams. They
include Olympic medalist and world champion Billy Kidd,
who runs the Center for Performance Skiing at the resort.
Non-ski activities in the area include
a winter driving school, several ranches offering the cowboy
experience, ballooning,
dog sledding and hot springs. The old cowboy town maintains
a genuine feel including a couple of saloons and traditional
wholesalers while being full to the brim with modern shops
(and a few old ones). In terms of apres-ski pricing the
values are very good, thanks to the competition between
businesses.
Statistics:
Vertical Drop: 3,668'
Top Elevation: 10,568'
Base Elevation: 6,900
Lifts: 25 (1 gondola, 18 chairs, 6 surface)
Terrain:  13%
 56%  31%
Trails: 142
Skiable Acres: 2,939
Longest run: 3+ miles - Why Not
Annual Snowfall: 363"
Snowmaking: 438 acres
Cross Country: Yes (touring center)
Snowboards: Yes/halfpipes & terrain parks
Season: Mid November - Mid April
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Halfday begins 12:15 PM
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