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Steamboat is an excellent all-around mountain with a huge variety of terrain and plenty of off-the-slope activities. The mountain offers great tree skiing, wide open meadows, long bump runs and groomed cruisers so skiers and riders of all ability levels have plenty of options. The resort is spread out over five mountains with great names as well as great snow... Storm Peak, Thunderhead Peak, Christie, Sunshine and Mount Werner.
More than 40 skiers from Steamboat have joined US Olympic teams, including Olympic medalist and world champion Billy Kidd, who runs the Center for Performance Skiing at the resort.
Steamboat plays heavily on its "genuine western town" and non-ski activities in the area include a winter driving school, several ranches offering the cowboy experience, ballooning, dog sledding and hot springs. The old cowboy town maintains a genuine feel including a couple of saloons and traditional wholesalers while being full to the brim with modern shops (and a few old ones). Apres-ski prices are very good in town, thanks to the competition between businesses.
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| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Lift Elevation | 6900 ' |
| Vertical drop | 2103 |
| Total trails | 1118 |
| Very Easy Trails | 142 |
| Intermediate Trails | 13 |
| Advanced Trails | 56 |
| Lifts | 22 |
| Surface lifts | 34658 |
| Chair lifts | 7 |
| Car lifts | 15 |
| Fixed quads | 0 |
| Detachable quads | 10 |
| Long Run | 5 |
| Six seaters | 3 |
| EasyTrails | 161 |
| Total terrain | 4 |
| Snow making percent | 1 % |
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User Reviews: Steamboat Ski Resort
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Pros: Real ski town, trees, snow
Cons: No real steeps
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Great lifts, Great town
4ster reviewed October 30, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Steamboat is a large area with 3668’ of vertical from the base at 6900’ to the summit of Mt. Werner at 10568’. There are 25 lifts, 4 of which are detachables and 1 Gondola. The terrain is all below treeline with no cornices or chutes. This is a big round mountain with no open bowls or chutes. There are lots of tree runs, moguls, and long groomers, but not enough variety in terrain to keep the expert skier entertained for more than a few days, unless there was lots of fresh powder. This is a destination area, that attracts vacationers from all over the U.S., but is not really for the diehard ski bum.
The Storm Peak Express and Sundown Express both are equipped with storm bubbles which make these lifts a comfortable ride in severe weather conditions. From the top of Storm Peak, I make my first run down on the groomed run under the lift. The snow is good and the run is long with 2160’ vertical. When I reach the top the second time, I head over the backside down one of the short runs to the bottom of the Morning side lift. From the top of the Morningside lift you can herringbone up the ridge to the Christmas Tree Bowl area or East Face runs at the northern perimeter.
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Pros: seems to get the earliest and best snow in Colorado
Cons: not enough mountain
I don't understand all the love 4 Steamboat
TeleDogOne reviewed October 11, 2009 at 5:12 am
First off, let me state for the record that I lived in or near Aspen for 20 year.
I just don't understand all the love for Steamboat in here.
We stopped going there after three or four trips. The mountain is fine if you are looking for lots of blue groomers and the occasional bump run in the trees, but it gets old real quick. I couldn't imagine staying there for a five day ski trip. The town and nice and still funky. But, again, after maybe two nights out, you are not going to find much new in the way of night life.
Here's my tip, if you just have to ski Steamboat. Fly in to Grand Junction, rent a car and stay in Glenwood Springs. Find a good cheap room in Glenwood for the week, and then you can ski a huge variety of mountains including Steamboat, Aspen, Vail, Breck, Snomass, Sunlight, etc. You may pay more in daily lift tickets and you won't be in a resort per se, but just think of the variety of skiing you'll get.
Just my two cents!
Free the heel, ski for real!
I just don't understand all the love for Steamboat in here.
We stopped going there after three or four trips. The mountain is fine if you are looking for lots of blue groomers and the occasional bump run in the trees, but it gets old real quick. I couldn't imagine staying there for a five day ski trip. The town and nice and still funky. But, again, after maybe two nights out, you are not going to find much new in the way of night life.
Here's my tip, if you just have to ski Steamboat. Fly in to Grand Junction, rent a car and stay in Glenwood Springs. Find a good cheap room in Glenwood for the week, and then you can ski a huge variety of mountains including Steamboat, Aspen, Vail, Breck, Snomass, Sunlight, etc. You may pay more in daily lift tickets and you won't be in a resort per se, but just think of the variety of skiing you'll get.
Just my two cents!
Free the heel, ski for real!
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Pros: Snow, Snow and more snow...the views rock too
Cons: a little hard to get around
Steamboat is Fun
UGASkiDawg
reviewed January 31, 2009 at 7:11 am
reviewed January 31, 2009 at 7:11 am I love this mountain! It doesn't have the "Gnar" but then I'm not usually looking for the "Gnar" as no one will ever mistake me for Eric Pollard. The tree skiing at Steamboat is hard to beat!
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Pros: Big playgound- trees and lots of hidden gems- Great people and vibe- don't wear a fur!
Cons: Vertically challenged!
Steamboat
Finndog reviewed February 2, 2009 at 7:57 am
reviewed February 2, 2009 at 7:57 am I love the boat: the best trees, lots of fun playful terrain, Something for everyone including and don't forget some of the most freakishly lite powder anywhere. Powder can be found days after a dump if you know where to look. Steamboat still has a laid-back vibe; jackets with duct tape far outnumber fur coats...and the locals are very tourist friendly unlike some other resorts. Great food ranging from BBQ at Double Z's to Authentic Mexican at Fiesta Jalisco to top goumet at Bistro CV and Cafe Diva. Need something else? How about snowmobiling, snow-shoeing, dog-sledding and some incredible trout fishing. (yes, even in the winter). Don't be suprised to see billy Kidd, Nelson Carmichael an Deb Armstrong skiing the 'Boat!
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