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Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of Northwest Colorado, Steamboat Springs offers a truly memorable vacation experience and genuine western hospitality. Let us help you create those memories, whether your goal is a great mountain adventure or simply an escape for a quiet weekend getaway.
Regardless of the season, Steamboat Springs has something for everyone. In winter here in Ski Town, USA®, you can experience world class skiing and riding on our legendary Champagne Powder™ snow. Although our winter season offers a variety of exciting activities, a popular local expression is, “Come for the winter and stay for the summer.” In summer, come experience the unspoiled wilderness – ride a gondola up the mountain, hike through a wildflower field, or bike on the many single track trails.
Enjoy the many special events and other activities that Steamboat Springs has to offer:
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No matter what time of year you decide to visit, the Old West excitement of Steamboat Springs will keep you riding back to town year after year!
Steamboat is actually a complete mountain range: Mount Werner, Sunshine Peak, Storm Peak, Thunderhead Peak, Pioneer Ridge and Christie Peak. 2,965 acres (1200 hectares) of permitted terrain offer a diversity of trails for all levels of ability.
Mavericks Superpipe is a freerider's dream. Mavericks is 450 feet long, 56-feet wide and has 18-foot walls, and a 22-foot transition. Steamboat's terrain park adjacent to Mavericks features an outdoor sound system, a variety of rails; kinked, sliders, rainbows, "s" mailboxes, double barrel, and Mini-Mav, a miniture version of the superpipe with eight-foot walls, perfect for novice riders.
Gladed areas of Pioneer Ridge, Sunshine and Storm Peak are Steamboat's particular claim to fame, with legendary Champagne Powder™ snow in the trees for the most avid powder hounds.
2009/2010 Winter Season Dates
Full Season: November 25, 2009 - April 11, 2010**
Hours of Operation: 8:30am-3:30pm
Mountain Numbers
Base Elevation: 6,900 feet/2103 meters
Christie Peak Elevation: 6,900 feet/2103 meters
Mid-Mountain Elevation: 9,080 feet/2768 meters
Summit/Mt. Werner Elevation: 10,568 feet/3224 meters
Vertical Rise: 3,668 feet/1118 meters
Permitted Acres: 2,965 acres/1,200 hectares
Trails: 165 named trails
Trail Classification: 14% Beginner 42% Intermediate 44% Advanced
Longest Run: Why Not – over 3 miles/4.8km
Uphill Capacity: 33,619 per hour
Snowmaking: 375 acres/152 hectares
Annual Snowfall: 331"/859cm – annually