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WINTER WONDERLAND: TRAVELING TO COLORADO By Karrie Comeau | Photos submitted by Snowmass Tourism Office
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re you dreaming of a white winter? With its snow capped mountains and family friendly skiing opportunities, Colorado makes the perfect winter wonderland getaway!
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Getting here from Denver: Car: About 157 miles northwest, approximately a 3 hour drive Airplane: The Steamboat/ Hayden Airport is about 22 miles west of Steamboat Springs. Shuttle service is available. Around town: Steamboat Springs Transit (SST) offers a comprehensive system of free transportation between the ski area, downtown and most hotel, condominium, restaurant, grocery and entertainment locations. Runs daily. SKIING – Steamboat Ski Area has discounted tickets for kids and kid-first 42 ParenthoodIQ.com • WINTER 2019-20
programs. Howelsen Hill is owned by the City of Steamboat Springs and has some great beginner terrain. Better yet, it is free to ski on Sundays throughout the winter! Ice skating- Howelsen Ice Arena offers open skating sessions and bumper cars on ice (very fun). Snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, snowmobiling, fat biking and snow tubing are also all great choices. Start at Ski Haus for rentals and trail info. For Nordic skiing info, try Steamboat Ski Touring Center or Haymaker. THEATER/MUSIC PERFORMANCESStrings in the Mountains is a world-class facility and offers many discounted or free programs for kids. Also, the Chief
