Steamboat
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Steamboat is famous worldwide for its authentic western atmosphere, genuine friendliness, Olympian tradition and Champagne Powder® snow. One of North America’s top family resorts, Steamboat-Ski Town, U.S.A.® encompasses 169 trails, 3,668 vertical feet and nearly 3,000 skiable acres with six peaks filled with world-class groomed cruisers, bumps, steeps, meadows, legendary trees, four terrain parks and rarely a lift line to be seen.
Getting to the best ski town in North America this winter has never been easier. Steamboat’s nonstop flight program will offer convenient access via nonstop air service from 14 major airports on Alaska, American, Delta, United Airlines, and Jet Blue. Contact Steamboat Central Reservations® for winter vacation packages, (800) 922-2722
Annual Snowfall:
336 in / 853 cm
Base Elevation:
6,900 ft / 2,103 m
Summit Elevation:
10,568 ft / 3,221 m
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday:
11:00 am-7:00 pm
Saturday:
11:04 am-7:00 pm
Sunday:
11:00 am-7:00 pm
Open Fri, Sat and Sun Sept. 6-22, Sat and Sun Sept 28-Oct 13
Season Dates:
Skiable Area:
2,965 acres / 1,200 hectares
# of trails:
Snowmaking:
375 acres / 152 hectares
Bowl Skiing
No
CAT Skiing
No
Terrain Parks
3
Best Known For
- Best Family Programs in North America
- Authentic, Genuine Town
- Natural Hot Springs
- Ski Town, U.S.A.® Olympian Tradition
- Western Heritage
- Champagne Powder® snow
- Night Skiing and Riding
- Tree Terrain
In Steamboat, kids learn to ski, ride, bike or explore as soon as they can walk, which may explain why Steamboat has produced 89 Winter Olympians, more than any other town in North America.
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