Ski Steamboat and enjoy it's reputation for being the friendly ski resort. Ski and snowboard in Colorado's North West area across 5 different mountains with wide groomed trails and get the amenities of one of America's biggest ski destinations. Perfect for families.
Where
Located in Northwest Colorado, Steamboat is accessible from Denver International Airport or better still (and a lot closer) Eagle County aiirport. You can sit back and relax as the shuttle takes you through stunning scenery to the resort, three hours drive away. Once there you'll find 165 trails spread over almost 3000 acres, covered in Steamboat's famous 'champagne powder'.
Essentials |
Suitable For |
Slopes |
RESORT ALTITUDE : |
2070m |
TOTAL PISTE : |
105 km |
LONGEST RUN : |
5 km |
START SEASON : |
November |
END SEASON : |
April |
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OVERALL |
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SKIING |
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BOARDING |
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APRÉS |
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FAMILIES |
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Beginners
26 / 16% |
Intermediates
68 / 41% |
Advanced
64 / 39% |
Experts
7 / 4% |
TOTAL RUNS : |
165 |
SNOW CANNONS : |
500 / 152ha |
SNOW PARKS : |
2 |
CROSS COUNTRY : |
30 km |
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On the slopes
Ski Steamboat and you have something for everyone and you also get some the very best tree skiing and snowboarding anywhere in the world. With over 160 runs serviced by 20 lifts, and with 56 per cent of the terrain designated intermediate, there are plenty of sweeping groomed runs to enjoy. Beginners will find a beginners-only area and lift, while advanced skiers will enjoy some challenging mogul fields. Boarders should head to the Bashor Terrain Park, which has a sound system, a large bowl, over a dozen rails, and the USA's longest super-pipe.
Off the slopes
Hotels and condominiums are to be found either slope-side at Steamboat, or else in the nearby town, which is just a short walk or shuttle ride away. The town has retained much of its old Western charm, and in addition to the 75+ restaurants and bars you get a great range of shops, boutiques, galleries and museums. If you want a break from skiing, you can enjoy the local mineral hot springs, hot-air ballooning, sleigh rides, horseback riding, or snowmobile tours. The town atmosphere is excellent and the town itself really does offer something for everyone.
WE LIKE
- Excellent easy runs and some great intermediate terrain
- Good snow record and snowsure ski resort
- Plenty of slope-side lodging so some ski in ski out
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WE DON'T LIKE
- The town is a short drive from the slopes
- Good intermediates to experts will struggle with enough challenges over a week
- Gets really really cold in the winter and on slopes out of the sun - bring your thermals!
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Tourist Office
Worldwide cover from £60.48
or Single trip Europe cover from £22.98 - get covered before you arrive!
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