User Reviews

 

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 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!

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!