Steamboat, Colorado
Overview
Steamboat, Colorado
SHUTTLE
Steamboat Springs Transit - SST - Getting around Steamboat is easy! For those without their own transportation, the City of Steamboat Springs offers a comprehensive system of FREE transportation between the ski area, downtown as well as most hotel, condominium, restaurant, grocery and entertainment locations. The ski area is located 3 miles/4.8kms southeast of downtown Steamboat Springs. The SST runs continuously from 7:00am til 1:45am daily, stopping at each location approximately every 20 minutes.
Call Steamboat Springs Transit for more information: 970-879-3717
SNOW REPORT
(970)879-7300
SEASON
November 24, 2011 to April 15, 2012
HOURS
Lifts: 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. (some lifts stay open until 4:00 pm)
MOUNTAIN STATS
Elevation: 6,900 ft
Peak: 10,568 ft
Vertical drop: 3,668 ft
SKIABLE ACREAGE
2,965 acres
ANNUAL SNOWFALL
331 inches
SNOWMAKING
Covers 375 acres of skiable terrain. A total of 35 runs are serviced by snowmaking, accessible by 13 lifts.
TRAILS
165: 14% beginner; 42% intermediate; 44% advanced
SNOWBOARDS
No restrictions; superpipe, terrain parks available.
LIFTS
18 Lifts - 1 Gondola (8-passenger), 1 High Speed Six, 5 High Speed Quads, 1 Conventional Quad Chair, 6 Triple Chairs, 2 Double Chairs, 2 Surface Lifts
CAR RENTALS
Steamboat: AVIS, Budget, and Hertz
Eagle: AVIS and Hertz
MEDICAL CLINIC
Steamboat Springs Medical Clinic (970)879-0203
RESTAURANTS
More than 70 restaurants in Steamboat Springs; Call (970)879-0880 for the Steamboat Dining Guide.
Mountaintop night dining Reservations for Hazie’s, Ragnars Sleigh Ride Dinner, and Western BBQ call (970)871-5150.
Multiple restaurants available on the mountain for breakfast and lunch.
DISTANCE TO
Downtown Steamboat Springs - 5 miles
Steamboat Springs Airport - 7
Hayden - 22
Eagle Airport - 95
Denver International Airport - 180
*Information current at time of publication; however, details are subject to change without notice.
Lodging
Steamboat is known for their western-style hospitality and has earned the title of Ski Town USA. There are accommodations to fit every budget, and many properties are very conveniently located near the slopes. Here are some comfortable properties we recommend for groups…
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- Ski Time Square - Indoor & outdoor saunas, gas fireplace, in heart of the mountain village
- The Ranch at Steamboat - Minutes from the slopes, shuttle service, washer/dryer in unit, outdoor heated pool
- Storm Meadows at Christie Base - Adjacent to the Christie lifts (ski-in/walk out), ski lockers, gas fireplace, fully-equipped kitchen
- Timber Run - Condos 500 yards for the slopes, gas fireplaces, access to meeting space
- Shadow Run - Located 500 yards from base area, economically-priced condos, fully-equipped kitchens.
- Villas at Walton Creek - Spacious condos w/fully-equipped kitchen, on city shuttle route, two outdoor hot tubs.
- The Lodge at Steamboat - Condos located 200 yards to slopes, four outdoor hot tubs.
- Ski Inn Condominiums - Moderate ski-in/ski-out property with gas fireplaces, meeting space available
- Inn at Steamboat - Four blocks to ski area, newly remodeled, continental breakfast included
- Yampa View -
- The Rockies -
- The Steamboat Grand - Lots of amenities
Lessons
2011-2012 Rates
WHO: Adult & student skiers or boarders, ages 16 & over (all levels)
WHEN: 10 AM to 3 PM full day; 12:30-3:00 PM half day
PRICE*: $114 Full Day
$99 half day lesson (afternoon ONLY)
*Pricing is for the lesson only and does not include lift ticket, which is required.
WHO: Children/Youth, ages 1st grade to 15 years (Roughriders), all levels
WHEN: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM (First 10-15 minutes are organization time)
PRICE: $139 per person, includes lunch*
*Pricing is for the lesson only and does not include lift ticket, which is required.
Rentals
High Point has an ongoing relationship with the following shop(s) in Steamboat:
Sportstalker/Powder Tools
In 2007 we were informed that manufacturers will no longer be producing snowblades (also known as ski blades). This may or may not affect availability for this season but will affect availability in the years to come as equipment becomes older and worn.
Activities
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
Available at Steamboat Ski Touring and Snowshoe Center daily (970) 879-8180. Lessons and rentals are available.
SLEIGH RIDES
Dinner sleigh rides available through Central Res at 877/237-2628 or Ragnar's(970)871-5150.
SNOWSHOEING
Available through Steamboat Ski & Resort Guided backcountry tours with gourmet lunch. Reservations required (970)879-0740 or (970)871-5191.
ICE SKATING
Available at the Howelsen Ice Arena (970)879-0341. Call for schedules and information.
SNOWMOBILING
Available through Steamboat Lake Outfitters (877) 237-2628 High Mountain Snowmobile Tours
(970) 879-9073, Steamboat Snowmobile Tours (970) 879-6500.
HORSEBACK RIDING Big Rack Horseback Adventures, 10 miles west of Steamboat or Del’s Triangle 3 Ranch. Reservations are necessary. Call Steamboat Central Res (877) 237-2628 for more information.
TUBING
Fun for the whole family at night under the lights. 1 hour sessions available Wednesday-Sunday nights. Advance reservations recommended. (970) 871-5359 or stop by Steamboat Ski & Sport in the Sheraton Hotel. Group rates are available.
MOVIES
Top box office hits nightly available at Chief Plaza Theater (970)879-0181.
MOUNTAINWATCH Wristbands available to help locate any member of your group at any time on the mountain. Contact Central Res for more info. (877)783-2628
*Information current at time of publication; however, details are subject to change without notice.
