Winter Wonderland
Steamboat Springs is known to have some of the best powder in Colorado! Steamboat offers an amazing winter playground beyond the skiing and riding. Immerse yourself in western heritage with Horseback Rides, Snowmobiling, Sleigh Ride Dinners, Hot Springs and more. There is always something here for everyone to enjoy.
Mountain Range
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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. 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.
Location
Steamboat, located in northwest Colorado, 160 miles/267kms northwest of Denver, is an easy three-hour drive from Denver. Take I-70 west through the Eisenhower Tunnel to the Silverthorne exit (#205), then go north on Colorado Highway 9 to the town of Kremmling, then west on US 40 over Rabbit Ears Pass. Steamboat is accessible by nonstop air service from seven major U.S. airports on American, Continental, Delta, Frontier and United Airlines in addition to connecting service from over 230 other domestic and international cities.
GPS Coordinates
- 40º 28’ 35” N; 106º 49’ 36” W
Elevations
- Base Elevation: 6,900 feet/2103 meters
- Christie Peak Elevation: 8,020 feet/2444 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
Trail System
- 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
Snow
- Annual Snowfall: 349"/886cm
- Snowmaking: 375 acres/152 hectares
Lift System
- Gondola (8-passenger): 1
- High-Speed Six: 1
- High-Speed Quads: 5
- Conventional Quad Chairlift: 1
- Triple Chairlift: 6
- Double Chairlift: 2
- Total Lifts: 16
- Surface Lifts for Snow School: 2
- Uphill Capacity: 41,465 per hour
Strawberry Park Hot Springs
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Just outside of Steamboat Springs nestled alongside Hot Springs Creek lies one of the most spectacular mineral springs in the world. Imagine relaxing in 104 degree mineral water while Steamboat’s famous Champagne Powder gently collects in the surrounding forest. Enjoy a massage in one of our beautiful private massage huts or a watsu therapy in our private pool. The pools are perfect for relaxing after a long day of skiing or hiking, and after your first visit you may want to come for the entire day!
The vision of Strawberry Hot Springs is to maintain the beautiful natural environment while keeping the park accessible to all. Restrooms and changing areas are available as are picnic areas. Overnight rentals are popular year – round, and hiking and biking trails are nearby in Routt National Forest. We are only a short drive or shuttle trip from Steamboat Ski Area.
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