Steamboat Spring Visitors' Guide Summer 2023

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Welcome to Steamboat Springs

Afteran epic winter, the snow is melting, the valley is green and the Yampa River is flowing. Welcome to summer in Steamboat Springs! If you’re a hiker, mountain biker, kayaker, fly fisher or someone who just wants to get away, the Yampa Valley offers much to do this season.

Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned visitor, we hope this issue of the Steamboat Springs Visitors’ Guide helps you learn more about our historic mountain community and the ways you can enjoy it.

One of the best ways to explore the Yampa Valley in the summer is to get outside. Not only is the weather beautiful, but the activities are abundant. Here you’ll find a large network of hiking and biking trails, river and reservoir access, and captivating views of wide-open spaces.

When you get hungry or thirsty after all the activity, it’s time to explore our diverse culinary offerings, which include everything from burger bars and breweries to fine-dining steakhouses and some of the best happy hours you can find anywhere.

You won’t see many big retailers here in Steamboat. Instead, visit our family-run businesses, stroll through the Farmers Market, or get to know your barista.

Steamboat is more than spectacular scenery and outdoor adventure. We take pride in our thriving arts and culture scene. As a certified Creative District, Steamboat is officially recognized as a hub for creativity.

Our Western roots run deep. From the Utes through the fur trappers, to our agricultural and ranching communities, our heritage is what defines us. You can learn all about our Western spirit by visiting one of our many galleries or museums.

As a community, we work to preserve the beauty of the Yampa Valley so it can be enjoyed for generations to come. When you’re out and about, please follow “Leave No Trace” principles, give wildlife their space, and embody the Western spirit of hospitality and kindness. After all, kindness floats the boat!

The Steamboat Springs Chamber is excited to welcome you to our home in the vibrant Yampa Valley. We hope you treasure your time here as much as we do.

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The Summer 2023 edition of the Steamboat Springs Visitors’ Guide is published by Ski Town Media, Inc., in conjunction with the Steamboat Springs Chamber.

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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SALES AND MARKETING DIRECTOR

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ART DIRECTOR

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All businesses listed in the directories contained within this guide are members of the Steamboat Springs Chamber, which supplied the data for the Business Directory.

This directory represents businesses that are touristrelated. For more information about these listings, please call 970-879-0880 or visit the Steamboat Springs Chamber at www.SteamboatChamber.com.

The official Steamboat Springs Visitors’ Guide is published by Ski Town Media, Inc., in conjunction with the Steamboat Springs Chamber. The Ski Season edition will be published in October 2023. For advertising rates and subscription information write: Ski Town Media, Inc., P.O. Box 880616, Steamboat Springs, CO 80488. Phone: (970) 871-9413. Website: www.SteamboatMagazine.com. No portion of the contents of this publication may be reproduced in any manner without the written permission of the publisher. © 2023 Ski Town Media, Inc. All rights reserved. ISSN 2166-9252

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Welcome Letter VG 2 Summer Highlights 2023 VG 47 Historic Walking Tour VG 48 Activities VG 52 Dining VG 53 Lodging VG 56 Real Estate VG 57 Outdoors VG 58 Services VG 60 Where to Worship VG 62 Shopping VG 63 City Map VG 50
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On horseback, riding trails through the Yampa Valley’s lush summer landscape.
Photo by CYNDI MARLOWE Horses graze in a rural field west of Steamboat Springs near Marabou Ranch.
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WESTERN

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A rodeo clown quickly distracts a bull from a fallen rider at the Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series.

Western heritage defines us in Northwest Colorado. It’s who we are. It’s what we do.

The Western way is about hard work, love of the land, devotion to family and friends, independence, determination, inventiveness and loyalty. You don’t have to don a cowboy hat to embody these ideals; they pervade the community.

Take a scenic drive north toward Steamboat Lake, west toward Hayden, south toward the Flat Tops or east over Rabbit Ears Pass. Any direction you go, you will be surrounded by agricultural land. For a special treat, make the drive in spring during calving season or at sunset in early fall, when six-foot round hay bales reflect the golden light over the newly harvested fields.

For a more intimate look, take a gravel bike ride. Although SBT GRVL, the most prestigious gravel event in the area, sells out within a day or two of its announcement, suggested gravel routes through the rural countryside can be found at www.steamboatchamber.com/activities/biking/gravel-biking/.

While Western hospitality is the stuff of legends, it’s best to stay on the other side of the fence, unless ranchers specifically invite you onto their land. Bulls can be bull-ish, farm equipment is dangerous, and sheep dogs can be deadly. Instead, visit one of the several local ranches that are specifically open to the public. One is Saddleback Ranch in west Routt County, a working cattle ranch run by a fourthgeneration Routt County family that was the setting for “Relatively Famous: Ranch Rules.” Rural ranch tours are also arranged periodically through the Northwest Colorado Cultural Heritage program. (www.nwcoloradoheritagetravel.org).

Horseback riding may be the best Western experience and opportunities abound for everyone from beginners and children to accomplished riders and arena riders. A visit to Del’s Triangle 3 may also afford riders the opportunity to meet Steamboat Olympian Ray Heid, whose family owns the ranch.

The biggest show of all, of course, is the weekly pro rodeo at Romick Rodeo Arena in downtown Steamboat. Not only do the events feature some of the top cowboys in the West, they also include kids’ events, beer and a delicious BBQ.

The most authentic Western experience may be the Routt County Fair in August in Hayden. This historical celebration features 4-H and FFA shows, a BBQ and livestock sale, demolition derby, bull riding, youth rodeo and rides.

Throughout the summer, barn dances, cattle/sheep dog trials and nature/bird tours at local ranches are likely to be scheduled. Visit the calendar of events at www.steamboatmagazine.com for more information.

To take home a memory of this summer’s Western experience, visit F.M. Light & Sons on Lincoln Avenue. More than likely, you’ve seen at least a few of the 200 yellow and black road signs touting this 118-year-old Western store, the first retail outlet in Steamboat. From a broad selection of cowboy hats and boots to belt buckles and jeans, F.M. Light outfits us all.

We’ve all got a little inner cowboy inside of us. Let it out of the chute in Steamboat Springs this summer.

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Saddle bronco riding is a popular event at the Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series.

Under the Lights of the Steamboat Pro Rodeo

Don a cowboy hat, pull on your boots and round up your family for the Steamboat Pro Rodeo. At Brent Romick Rodeo Arena, you’ll find one of the most beloved and longestrunning Western traditions in Steamboat Springs, with roots tracing back more than 100 years.

The rodeo features the iconic and thrilling competitions of the Old West: bareback riding, team roping, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, bull riding and even a ram scramble for youngsters. Get there early to hear live music and grab a bite at the rodeo BBQ, or quench your thirst with a variety of beverage options. The rodeo is family-friendly, with

rodeo clowns and roping games that keep even the antsiest group of kiddos on the edge of their seats.

The Steamboat Pro Rodeo takes place on Friday and Saturday nights in July and August, two blocks from Main Street near the base of Howelsen Hill. Each rodeo lasts roughly two hours, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Park at the rodeo grounds, at the nearby Howelsen Hill Sports Complex, or take a short walk from downtown Steamboat to avoid post-rodeo traffic. And remember to bring an extra layer – once that hot sun sinks down behind the mountains, you’ll be glad you did.

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Adventures in the Wild West

To return to Steamboat’s Western roots and explore the valley the way settlers first did, take a horseback ride through the sprawling Yampa Valley terrain.

Book your ride at Saddleback Ranch, which offers one- and two-hour rides for ages 6 and up. While the rides are mostly at a walking pace, it’s not necessarily nose to tail – the 8,300 acre ranch offers ample space to spread out and enjoy the authentic Western scenery. Keep an eye out for wildlife like elk, deer and birds that are prevalent in the area.

If you want to bring a carrot or apple for your fourlegged friend to munch on, feel free. Sunscreen is also a must, and a small water bottle is highly recommended. The ranch can provide a saddlebag to hold items during the ride. Long pants, closed-toe shoes and a brimmed hat are also necessities. Children under 12 must wear a helmet.

Guided horseback rides are part of the service industry, so while tipping is not required, it sure is appreciated.

Whether you want to return to the town’s Western roots or see the Yampa Valley’s beautiful scenery from a different perspective (atop a horse), trail rides salute Steamboat’s history and nature, and are the perfect way to see more of the mountains.

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Both the Yampa and the Elk River offer prime flyfishing.

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Fly fishing in the clear, cool waters of the Elk River.

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Strolling, Steep or Rolling: Trails for All

Young or old, hiking or riding, a first-time explorer or a seasoned adventurer – the Yampa Valley has trails for all, both downtown and through the surrounding mountains.

To access Emerald Mountain trails, start at the iconic Howelsen Hill, which is walking (or riding) distance from downtown. Take Blackmere Trail up to the quarry, then stop to rest your legs while admiring stunning views over the valley before heading back down.

For a family-friendly stroll, or a more technical mountain bike ride, follow the bubbling stream that is Spring Creek. The trail is a perfect out-and-back for hiking (the length can be easily adjusted) or more adventurous bike riders can take off on the downhill-only Spring Roll Trail, which starts at Dry Lake Campground on Buffalo Pass.

Fish Creek Falls is the most popular hike in the valley, and for good reason. With options for all levels of hikers, including wheelchair access on the Overlook Trail, Fish Creek offers strolls or steeper hikes, all with dramatic views. For a dose of both history and nature in one, try the Uranium Mine Trail, ending at an abandoned Cold War-era uranium mine.

Mountain bikers will want to check out Buffalo Pass for Flash of Gold and Grouse Ridge. The trails hold both thrill and scenic surroundings. Beginner mountain bikers looking for the same level of awe-inspiring views but less difficult riding should try Panorama. Both sets of trails are on Buffalo Pass. Remember, riders should yield to pedestrians and horses.

Early spring brings muddy trails, so if a trail is closed or looks extra muddy, stay off it to preserve its future use. Though it’s much easier to stay on track with the help of cell phones, many trails do not have cell service, especially those that are farther afield. To keep a map on hand, download a trail app such as Trailforks or MTB Project. Remember that weather in the Rockies is constantly changing – bring lots of sunscreen (the higher you are, the closer you are to the sun) and an extra layer or rain jacket in case unexpected clouds roll in. For a successful hike, keep a backpack stocked with snacks and water, wear a good hat to block the alpine rays and be sure to wear closed-toe shoes.

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Take Me to the River

TheYampa River is the place to be on a summer day. Within walking distance of downtown, you can tube, paddleboard, raft, kayak or fish in the cool, clear waters of the Yampa.

Tubing is at the top of the list of popular river activities (the best tubing typically takes place from late June to early August). Float lazily through town, with plenty of opportunities to stop at parks, restaurants and bars along the way. Simplify your tubing adventure by renting equipment and taking a shuttle from a local outfitter. Visit www.steamboatchamber.com/activities/wateractivities/tubing/ for more tips and guidelines. For the sake of the fish and other river-users, make sure not to bring glass and to pick

Standup paddleboarding is all the rage on the Yampa, where the gently meandering water and scenic views provide prime paddling. Depending on experience level, you can target fasterflowing stretches or stick to tranquil pools to gain confidence on

Kayaking and rafting on the Yampa are popular in the spring and early summer, when water levels are high and the current runs fast. Rent your raft or kayak from a local outfitter and feel the thrill of riding spring runoff’s rushing waters. Some of the whitewater is class III, with surrounding rivers rising to the levels of classes IV and even V in the spring, so consult with local paddlers to make certain the stretch of water you are planning to paddle is suitable for your skill level.

Free public fishing access can be found along the Yampa River’s downtown stretch year-round. Cast a line for rainbow and brown trout while viewing epic vistas of Howelsen Hill and Steamboat Resort. Make sure to follow the tips and guidelines listed here: www.steamboatchamber.com/activities/water-activities/fishing/.

Whether you’re floating, fishing or taking a dip, the Yampa River is a slice of heaven on any summer day.

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Old Town Hot Springs offers multiple pools, a water slide, a climbing wall and a splash pad.

A Child’s Paradise

Steamboat Springs’ kid-friendly activity options are so numerous, you may have to book a second trip to fit them all in. Whether the youngsters are begging to splash in the hot springs, play mini golf, hit the skate park or explore a playground or park, they won’t be disappointed.

Make a trip to the Old Town Hot Springs, right at the entrance to downtown Steamboat, where young ones can enjoy laps on the water slide or scale the in-pool climbing wall. While they play, parents can relax and watch from the neighboring pools and hot tubs.

Families may want to carve out time at Amaze’n Steamboat, a family fun park offering 18-hole mini golf, a maze, gemstone panning, shoot n’ shower basketball, squirt guns and laser tag. The variety of games will bring the whole family together in friendly competition.

At the Land Up Adventure Zone, located at the base of Steamboat Resort, kids can test their skills on the climbing wall, the bungee trampoline or the agility ropes course, among other activities (view the full list at www.steamboat.com/things-to-do/ activity-details/the-land-up). Afterwards, splash in the waters of nearby Burgess Creek Beach or take a scenic gondola ride together.

It’s hard to go wrong with a family trip to the park, and Steamboat has more than 20 to choose from. If your youngsters are skaters, a trip to Bear River Skate Park may be in order. Little Toots Park and Whistler Park offer playground equipment to

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Captivated by the art of Steamboat Springs.

Wild Horse Gallery has a large selection of work from Western artists, including local artists sharing their depictions of Routt County.

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Yonder Mountain String Band performs in the Strings Music Pavilion.

Step into Steamboat’s Art Scene

Steamboat Springs recently made the list of top 10 small-sized communities in the nation for arts vibrancy. And vibrant it is – downtown Steamboat is a designated Creative District and is packed with galleries, museums and public art. As you explore downtown, be on the lookout for one of the murals painted on buildings by Colorado artists or visit the Noz Caboose at the Depot Art Center, where you can pop in to see what the current artistin-residence is working on.

And the art scene isn’t just paintings – music abounds in Steamboat and the free concert series is the perfect place to enjoy it. Check the schedule at www.keepinitfree.com and head to the base of Howelsen Hill with a blanket and chairs. Grab dinner from one of the on-site food trucks and kick off your shoes for an evening of outdoor entertainment. Or treat yourself to a concert at Strings Music Festival in the intimate mountainside pavilion. View the schedule at www.stringsmusicfestival.com and make sure to snag tickets ahead of time as summer concerts are popular.

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Guided Crane Viewings, Speakers, Bird Walks, Films, Crane Art, Live Raptors, Family Activities & More!

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Opera Steamboat is performing two operas at the Julie Harris Theatre on the Perry-Mansfield campus. On the schedule this year are “Gianni Schicchi” and “Proving Up.” Get tickets online at www.operasteamboat.org.

Local theater company Piknik Theatre performs family-friendly shows in July and August. Take a picnic (get it?) and sit outside at the Yampa River Botanic Park (or the library lawn) for a showing of either “Peter Pan” or the new musical “The Scouts.” Buy tickets online at www.pikniktheatre.org.

Hailed by the New York Times as a top North American Theatre Festival, the Colorado New Play Festival brings a diversity of voices, ideas and beliefs to the stage. For 25 years, CNPF has been celebrating the raw power of words and providing a platform for some of the most talented playwrights in the country to further develop new works. Catch the festival this year on Friday and Saturday, June 16-17, at Strings Music Pavilion. For more information and tickets, visit www.cnpfsteamboat.org.

Keynote talk by International Crane Foundation CEO Rich Beilfuss

Aldo Leopold Foundation Executive Director Buddy Huffaker

Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition Executive Director Erin Gelling

Birder Murder Mystery Author Steve Burrows

Bird & Nature Walks with Birding Editor Ted Floyd and family

Guided Crane Viewings and talks with crane experts Sandra Noll & Erv Nichols

Live Raptors with Nature’s Educators

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Piknik Theatre performs “A Year with Frog and Toad” in 2022.
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The Art of Cranes

Thegreater sandhill crane has become an iconic species of the Yampa Valley as they return each spring after wintering in New Mexico and Arizona. This summer, The Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition hosts the Yampa Valley Crane Festival Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 31-Sept. 3. The festival features guided crane viewings and bird walks, speakers, workshops, children’s activities and artistic events.

Budding or seasoned photographers can submit their crane pictures for the annual photo contest; the awards ceremony takes place during the festival. A nature-journaling workshop is offered

with author Ellen Bonnifield and artist Cindy Wither, and the sketch-a-bird workshop is led by local artist Leslie Lovejoy.

Twenty-five local artists donate their time and talent to decorate a “naked” crane and turn it into a one-of-a-kind treasure in the Yard Art Crane Display on the library lawn. The finished cranes will be exhibited and auctioned off at www.32Auctions.com.

Be sure not to miss the Spirit Wind Aerial Arts performance –these crane-inspired flying dancers will perform high above the library lawn on silk ropes. For a complete list of events and to sign up for workshops and more, visit www.coloradocranes.org.

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Sandhill cranes are known for their courtship dance, which is a display of jumping, wing-flapping and bowing.
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Art is All Around Downtown

Take an evening stroll in downtown Steamboat and check out First Friday Artwalk, hosted on the first Friday of each month. This free, self-guided tour of Steamboat’s art venues includes museums, galleries and shops. Refreshments are offered, so sip on a glass of wine while you learn about Routt County’s local artists.

The Riverwalk Collective Gallery at the Depot Art Center features a handful of local artists, each working in a different medium including photography, oil painting, sculpture and woodworking. Learn how Solar Flare Glasswork & Design created 90% of its equipment and tools from recycled goods. Step into Wildhorse Gallery, which represents the top tier of Western artists. And be sure to check out Pine Moon Fine Art, a gallery co-owned by 14 local artists who work in various media. The May exhibit is an all-gallery show featuring works from each member artist.

For maps and a directory of Steamboat’s local artists and venues, visit www.yampavalleyarts.com.

PHOTO COURTESY OF STEAMBOAT CHAMBER / DANIELLE ZIMMERER Visitors enter Pine Moon Fine Art, a destination on the First Friday Artwalk self-guided tour.

Begin the day this summer with morning yoga at the Yampa River Botanic Park.

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Biking on the Core Trail to the Yampa River Botanic Park for morning yoga.

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Venture off the main trail and weave your way through the gardens, which house 1,600 varieties of plants.

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A Shady Stroll

Unwind with a stroll around the Yampa River Botanic Park, home to 1,600 varieties of plants in multiple themed gardens. On the south side of the park, check out Jeff’s Garden, which features tufa rock – a volcanic rock with holes drilled into it to accommodate rock garden plants. Search for a hummingbird pollinating the recently renovated Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardens. The Foliage Garden is a shady spot to cool off, and if you have kids in tow, make sure to take them over to the Children’s Garden, which has miniature benches for tired legs, a playhouse stocked with books and the always-magical Fairy Garden.

To truly decompress, try the new self-guided serenity walk, designed to promote mindfulness and mental health. The walk was created in partnership with a licensed counselor and psychologist and pairs mindful activities and thoughts with

different places in the park. Pick up a map and brochure with a self-guided walking tour at the Emerald Park entrance to the gardens.

Bring a picnic and sit by Peter’s Pond or see if you can spot the osprey family that returns to their nest next to the Yampa River each summer. Fun fact: this will be their eighth summer returning to the same nest.

The park also offers a variety of summer programming including concerts, yoga, storytimes and theatrical performances. New this summer is Open Days, a program in which local homeowners open their gardens for a day to visitors. The event is ticketed and allows access to four different Yampa Valley gardens. For more information on the park and events, visit www.yampariverbotanicpark.org.

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Soaking Up Strawberry

magic just a few miles north of downtown Steamboat Springs. Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs comprise three of the hundreds of geothermal pools in the Yampa Valley, many of which were used by the Arapahoes and Utes for thousands of years.

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Strawberry Park Hot Springs welcomes locals and visitors alike for $20, 365 days a year, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Before you hop in your car and hightail it up County Road 36, there are some things you should consider: the road is dirt, windy and narrow. Save yourself some stress and consider taking a shuttle (also, parking is limited). Visit www.strawberryparkhotsprings.com/shuttles/ to check the schedule and make a reservation. Real adventurers can do the 6-mile hike from Mad Creek (just make sure to keep an eye out for wildlife like bears, snakes and bobcats – no, we’re not kidding).

Make sure you reserve your arrival date and time beforehand, as you will be turned away at the entrance without a reservation. Also available for reservations are a train caboose, five cabins, three covered wagons, as well as tent and vehicle camping sites, if you’d like to spend the night and be on site in the morning to enjoy the pools. For all the adults in the room, clothing becomes optional at sundown and at this time, minors are not allowed. Be sure to leave your pets, booze and glass at home.

Throw on a swimsuit (or don’t), submerse yourself in the natural waters and soak your problems away.

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Revival of the Fittest

Vacation can be tough – in between wrangling children, managing schedules and long mountain bike rides, find time for you. Start at Waterside Day Spa in the salt room, which offers a holistic detox and much-needed stress relief. It’s simple – sink into a chair and just ... breathe. Salt therapy is said to offer anti-inflammatory and antibacterial benefits and a bonus: it’s safe for kiddos. At Waterside, kids under 12 are free with an adult.

If you need an hour to yourself, take a yoga class at the Yoga Center of Steamboat, where you can find balance amidst the vacation chaos. Check the schedule at www.yogacenterofsteamboat.com to find a class that’s right for you or to book a private session. For an afternoon of total relaxation, book a spa package at NuYu Wellness. The “alpen glow” includes a full body sugar scrub, 60 minute signature massage and a progenerate facial.

If you’re suffering from altitude sickness or jet lag, head over to Replenish IV Therapies on Lincoln Avenue, where you can choose from a variety of IVs. Try the Recovery IV, designed to rehydrate your body and boost energy, or the Wellness IV to maintain your health and feel like your best self.

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Restaurants line Yampa Street, where diners can eat under the shade of umbrellas.

Downtown Days

Downtown Steamboat Springs is a great place to start, end or spend your day. Steamboat is known for hearty breakfasts (and great Bloody Marys); huevos rancheros or breakfast burritos are a great way to fuel up before a day of adventure. Try locals-favorite Winona’s Restaurant and get there early to avoid a waitlist or grab a coffee to sip on until your table is ready.

Choose a few souvenirs made locally, like leather goods from Coleman’s Haberdashery or candles from Alpine Bee Candles. Peruse F.M. Light & Sons for Western wear like cowboy boots and hats or browse through Off the Beaten Path for your next read. Ohana makes custom-printed t-shirts, sweatshirts and hats, and offers a beautifully curated selection of gifts. If you’re looking for a

bargain, the annual sidewalk sale happens twice per summer on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

In the heat of the afternoon, there’s no better place for happy hour than a table overlooking the Yampa River. Snag a spot at E3 Chophouse, where you can lounge riverside in an Adirondack chair, sip on a cold cocktail and watch the tubers float by. If you have kids in town, try the patio at Yampa River Ice House – youngsters can play lawn games while adults chat at the table.

As the sun sinks down behind the mountains, outdoor dining is at its finest in the summertime. Grab a table on the rooftop of Salt & Lime to catch the sunset or dine under the twinkling lights on Mambo’s patio. A walk down Yampa Street, with its canopy of lights, is a relaxing way to end a downtown day.

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Large glass doors and plentiful greenery create a seamless indoor/ outdoor dining experience at Besame. COURTESY OF BESAME

Food Hall Fare

teamboat Springs is hopping on the food hall bandwagon this year with not one but two new food halls in town. The Range Food & Drink Hall, located at the base of the mountain, celebrates its grand opening this summer. The lower level features four food stalls offering options like ramen, tacos and sandwiches. Choose what you want and head upstairs to the outdoor deck, where you can bask in the sun while sipping on a midday drink. Indoor dining hall seating is also offered if you want to escape the heat. But when

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the sun goes down, grab a seat by the fire pits outside to cozy up for the evening.

The Commons is located in the heart of downtown and is open for lunch, dinner or whenever you need a pick-me-up. The space has ample seating both downstairs and upstairs, making it an ideal location for a large group that can’t decide: Pizza? Salad? Poke bowl? Spicy Jamaican chicken wings? Be sure to check out The Common Bar, which serves up local beer, wine and specialty cocktails.

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Meet Me at the Market

Youcan’t buy happiness… but you can buy local. The MainStreet Steamboat Farmers Market offers a bounty of goods each Saturday from June 10-Sept. 23. Located on Yampa Street between Fifth and Eighth streetsfrom 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the market features over 135 vendors each week. Vendors consist of a variety of local and regional options, with many traveling from hours away to attend.

Food is the main attraction at the Farmers Market, and shoppers can find everything from fresh produce, meats and cheeses to baked goods, canned and prepared foods. Grab a bite at a food truck, select a juicy Palisade peach or pick up a jar of locally made honey as a souvenir.

Edible goods aren’t the only thing on display at the Farmers Market booths – peruse the creations of artisans from Steamboat Springs, the Western Slope and the Front Range. Find the perfect keepsake among a selection of cottage industry products, handcrafted artworks and pieces of one-of-a-kind craftsmanship. Local nonprofit organizations also set up weekly booths to provide information, merch and volunteer opportunities.

Learn more at www.mainstreetsteamboat.com/farmers-market/

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CALENDAR

Summer Highlights 2023

Ongoing

Farmers Market

Saturdays, June 10-Sept. 23, 9 a.m-2 p.m.

Yampa Street between Fifth and Eighth streets

www.MainStreetSteamboat.com

First Friday Artwalk

The first Friday of each month, 5-8 p.m. Art galleries in downtown Steamboat Springs www.SteamboatCreates.org

Opera Steamboat

“Gianni Schicchi” - Aug. 6 & Aug. 11

“Proving Up” - Aug. 5 & Aug. 12

www.OperaSteamboat.org

Piknik Theatre

July and August

www.PiknikTheatre.org

Steamboat Pro Rodeo Series

Fridays and Saturdays, June 23-Aug. 26

Brent Romick Rodeo Arena

www.SteamboatProRodeo.com

Steamboat Springs

Summer Concert Series

Select dates in June-September

Howelsen Hill

www.KeepinItFree.com

Strings Music Festival

Saturday, June 24-Wednesday, Aug.23

Strings Music Pavilion

www.StringsMusicFestival.com

MAY

Spring Sidewalk Sale

Thursday, May 25-Monday, May 29

www.MainStreetSteamboat.com

JUNE

Yampa River Festival

Friday, June 2-Sunday, June 4

www.FriendsOfTheYampa.com

Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K

Sunday, June 4

www.SteamboatChamber.com

Reds, Whites and Brews in the Boat

Saturday, June 24

Downtown Steamboat Springs

www.RedsWhitesAndBrews.net

JULY

Cowboy Roundup Days and Fourth of July Celebration

Saturday, July 1-Tuesday, 4

www.SteamboatChamber.com

Art in the Park

Saturday, July 8-Sunday July 9

West Lincoln Park

www.SteamboatCreates.org

Yampa Valley Balloon Rodeo

Saturday, July 29-Sunday, July 30

Bald Eagle Lake

AUGUST

Routt County Fair

Friday, Aug. 11-Sunday, Aug. 20

Routt County Fairgrounds, Hayden www.RouttCountyFair.org

SEPTEMBER

Yampa Valley Crane Festival

Thursday, Aug. 31-Sunday, Sept. 3 www.ColoradoCranes.org

Labor Day Festivities and Sidewalk Sale

Friday, Sept. 1-Monday, Sept. 4 www.SteamboatChamber.com

Literary Sojourn

Saturday, Sept. 9 Strings Pavilion www.LiterarySojourn.com

Steamboat OktoberWest

Saturday, Sept. 9

Gondola Square at Steamboat Resort www.SteamboatOktoberWest.com

Plein Air Event, Exhibition and Sale

Friday, Sept. 22-Saturday, Nov. 4

Steamboat Art Museum

www.SteamboatArtMuseum.org

Steamboat Food & Wine Festival

Thursday, Sept. 28-Sunday, Oct. 1

www.SteamboatFoodAndWine.com

OCTOBER

Downtown Hoedown and Chuck Wagon Chili Challenge

Saturday, Oct. 7

www.MainStreetSteamboat.com

Steamboat Restaurant Week

Saturday, Oct. 7-Saturday, Oct. 14

www.MainStreetSteamboat.com

Downtown Halloween Stroll

Tuesday, Oct. 31

Downtown Lincoln Avenue

www.MainStreetSteamboat.com

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HISTORIC WALKING TOUR

Walk back in time and discover historic Steamboat Springs

Astroll through downtown reveals the history and development of our community and buildings dating back to the late 1800s. Town founder, James H. Crawford and a handful of settlers established the first post office, school, church, saw mill, newspaper and hotel. These early visionaries built handsome stone storefronts as a testament to the town’s potential amidst the wilderness.

1 | TREAD OF PIONEERS MUSEUM | 800 OAK ST.

Constructed by Ernest Campbell in 1901, this was home to the Zimmerman family from 1914 to 1956. In 1959, the Tread of Pioneers Museum opened in this building on the corner of Fifth and Oak Streets. In 1988, the building was moved to this location. The Utterback house ● was also moved to the site in 1997 from its original location at Fourth and Oak and adjoined to the museum. The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

2 | GIAMBONI HOUSE | 646 OAK ST.

Camillo Giamboni built this structure in 1888. Hidden under the siding is the original log building. This was home to Swiss brothers Henry and Camillo Giamboni, who were the first to make skis commercially in Steamboat Springs.

3 | CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH | SEVENTH & OAK ST. ● ● ● Margaret Crawford, founding mother of Steamboat Springs, was a charter member of the town’s Christian Science Society, organized in July 1908. The log building, which continues to house the Christian Science Church, was completed in November 1934.

4 | WILLETT HOUSE | 443 OAK ST. ●

Built in 1906, this home is one of the few remaining pre-railroad vernacular wood frame structures in town. It has been owned by local noteworthy individuals such as George and Archibald Wither, Judge Charles Morning and most significantly Dr. F.E. Willett. Willett tirelessly served as the community doctor for nearly 60 years.

5 | ROUTT COUNTY COURTHOUSE | 522 LINCOLN AVE. ●

The cornerstone for the Routt County Courthouse was laid on Sept. 9, 1922. Designed by noted Colorado architect Robert Fuller, the three-story building was completed in December 1923 at a cost of $122,000.

6 | THE OLD TOWN PUB | 600 LINCOLN AVE.

Built in 1904 by Ernest Campbell, this structure was originally the U.S. Post Office, followed by the Royal and Albany Hotels. From

Compiled with the help of the Tread of Pioneers Museum and Historic Routt County, the tour takes approximately one to two hours. Public parking is available on 8th and Oak streets across from the museum.

1914 to 1921, the building was a hospital run by Dr. F.E. Willett. After the hospital relocated, the second floor became the popular Odd Fellows dance hall. The first floor served as a grocery, electric store and public libray from 1924 to 1967.

7 | PIONEER BUILDING | 700 BLOCK OF LINCOLN AVE. ●

The Pioneer Buidling served as a hotel from 1923 until 1979. In its heyday, the upstairs rooms were run as a classic Western boarding house and the downstairs housed the colorful Pioneer Bar.

8 | FIRST NATIONAL BANK/REHDER BUILDING | EIGHTH & LINCOLN AVE. (STEAMBOAT ART MUSEUM) ● ● ●

The First National Bank of Steamboat Springs, chartered in 1902, occupied a small frame structure on this site until the present building was constructed in 1905. Dakota sandstone from the Emerald Mountain quarry, and handmade bricks from Trogler’s local brickyard were used in the construction.

9 | CHIEF THEATER | 813 LINCOLN AVE. ●

The Chief Theater was constructed by local master builder Arthur Gumprecht in 1926 and owned by Harry Gordon. The large, singlestory brick masonry building included an orchestra pit, stage and the capacity to seat 500 people, making it the largest theater in Northwest Colorado.

10 | HOWELSEN HILL | SEEN FROM NINTH AND LINCOLN AVE. ● ● ●

Rising up steeply from the south side of the Yampa River, this section of Emerald Mountain is named for Norwegian ski jumper Carl Howelsen, the “Flying Norseman” of Barnum and Bailey’s Circus. Howelsen arrived in Steamboat Springs in 1913 and introduced the townspeople to ski jumping and recreational skiing. By the 1930s, Howelsen Hill facilities included slalom and downhill courses, lights for night skiing, and a “boat tow” consisting of two sleds pulled up the mountain by a cable powered by a Model T engine and transmission. In 1947, a combination chair/T-bar lift was installed to the top of Emerald Mountain; it was one of the longest

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lifts in the U.S. at that time. For over a century, the ski hill has served as the home for the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, a nationally known training program.

11 | HARWIG’S SADDLERY | 911 LINCOLN AVE. (HARWIG’S & L’APOGÉE)

Built in 1901, this was originally a meat market. In 1916 it became Harwig’s Saddlery and Western Wear, which was run by the Harwig family until 1984. The historic cowboy sign over the storefront was painted in the 1950s or 1960s by noted Western artist Merrill Mahaffey. The cowboy is now on display inside, safe from the elements, in the restaurant’s vestibule where he welcomes restaurant patrons.

12 | THE OLD PILOT BUILDING | 1009 LINCOLN AVE.

James Hoyle began Northwest Colorado’s first newspaper, The Steamboat Pilot, on July 31, 1885. This brick and stone building was constructed in the fall of 1909 for the newspaper printing office, which occupied the building until 1999.

13 | STEAMBOAT LAUNDRY BUILDING | 11TH AND OAK ST. (THE LAUNDRY RESTAURANT & CREEKSIDE CAFÉ) ● ●

Built over a 13-year period starting in 1906, this two-story brick and river-rock structure was constructed for the Steamboat Laundry, Dry Cleaning and Pressing business, which it served as until the late 1970s.

14 | CARVER POWER PLANT | TENTH STREET BETWEEN LINCOLN AVE. AND OAK ST. (CENTENNIAL HALL) ● ●

Originally built as a wood building in 1901, this coal-fired power plant made Steamboat Springs the first town in Northwest Colorado to provide its residents with electricity. The steam, a by-product of the system used to create electricity, was used to heat nearby schools and residences. The building continued to serve as a power plant until the 1950s. In the late 1990s, the City of Steamboat Springs purchased and rehabilitated the structure for public use as the historic portion of Centennial Hall.

15 | LORENZ BUILDING | 928 LINCOLN AVE.

This brick building was built in 1903. In 1912, it became the courthouse when the county seat relocated from Hahn’s Peak. After 1921, the courtroom occupied the second floor, while the clerk, treasurer and jail shared the ground floor. When the present-day courthouse was completed in 1923, the building became the site of a dance hall called the Social Benefit Association.

16 | HUGUS BUILDING/THIESEN MALL | 912 LINCOLN AVE.

(STEAMBOAT SMOKEHOUSE)

Built in 1899, this was the site of J.W. Hugus & Co., one of the nation’s first general store chains. The original brick storefront is hidden under the contemporary façade.

17 | MAXWELL/SQUIRE BUILDING | 840 LINCOLN AVE.

(LYON DRUG STORE) ● ●

Construction of the building was financed by town investor, J.P. Maxwell. The building was constructed with local pressed brick from Trogler’s brickyard, and completed with local stone trim and plate glass. From 1909 to 1962, the post office occupied the ground floor. In 1909, Chamberlain-Grey Drug Store took over ownership. Now, over 100 years later, the building is still home to a locally owned drug store/pharmacy.

18 | F.M. LIGHT & SONS | 830 LINCOLN AVE.

The F.M. Light family moved from Hicksville, Ohio to Steamboat in 1905. Soon after their arrival, they purchased the lot, erected the building and secured enough merchandise to open this clothing store. Light family members traveled throughout Northwest Colorado and Southern Wyoming displaying their merchandise and taking orders from ranchers for Western wear, hats, boots, saddles and equipment. The retail store is still owned by family members.

19 | THE FURLONG BUILDING | 810 LINCOLN AVE. (BUSHWACKER’S)

This building was started in 1919 and finished in July of 1920 using stone from the Emerald Mountain quarry to frame the windows. Norwegian ski jumper Carl Howelsen completed the brickwork and masonry.

20 | THE ROUTT COUNTY NATIONAL BANK BUILDING | 802 LINCOLN AVE. (WILD HORSE GALLERY) ● ●

Built in 1919 with stonework by Carl Howelsen, this building is a unique landmark of two different periods. The Lincoln Avenue façade shows the rehabilitated 1919 exterior, and the Eighth Street side displays the changes from the 1940s.

Extended Tour

A. AND B. CRAWFORD HOUSES | 1238 AND 1184 CRAWFORD AVE. ● ●

Crawford homes are private residences so please respect private property. The second and third houses built by the founding family of Steamboat Springs, the Crawfords, are still standing. The second home, at 1238 Crawford Ave. (on 12th Street), was built in 1886 from native lumber from the Suttle Mill. The bay window was added later to accommodate their daughter’s wedding reception. The large stone house at 1184 Crawford Ave. ● ● was built in 1894 of stone from the Emerald Mountain quarry. The family occupied this house until Mrs. Crawford’s death in 1939. Crawford’s descendants purchased the house in 2004 and carefully restored it.

C. HISTORIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING | 1201 LINCOLN AVE. (YAMPA VALLEY LAND TRUST) ●

Located along Soda Creek next to the library, this small 1960 structure is one of Czechoslovakian-born architect Eugene Sternberg’s two midcentury modern “Usonian style” buildings in downtown Steamboat Springs (listed on the National Historic Register). The building’s nearly flat inverted pitch roof gives the visual impression of a butterfly in flight, so that locally, the building is known as the “Butterfly Building.”

D. THE DEPOT | 1001 13TH ST. ● ● ●

Designed by famous Denver architect Frank E. Edbrooke, the railroad Depot was fully financed by the citizens and businesses of the town in order to entice the railroad line through Steamboat Springs. Construction for the building began shortly before the first passenger train arrived on January 6, 1909 and was operational by August of that year. Passenger service was discontinued in 1968, and eventually the Depot became home to Steamboat Creates and the Eleanor Bliss Center for the Arts.

● Listed on the Routt County Register of Historic Properties

● Listed on the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties

● Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

● Listed on the Steamboat Springs Register of Historic Places

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1110 Yampa St., Downtown 970-761-2860

www.primrosesteamboat.com

Steamboat’s newest upscale-casual dining destination combines hand-cut steaks, jet-fresh seafood, fine wine and crafted cocktails into genuine “Mountain Certified” hospitality. Open nightly for dinner, offering a chef-driven seasonal menu of culinary creations with over 400 whiskeys and tequilas. Reservations encouraged.

818 Lincoln Ave., Downtown 970-761-2561

www.besamesteamboat.com

The tastes of Cuba, Argentina, Portugal and Spain in downtown Steamboat. Featuring an inspired collection of regional Latin flavors, every meal at Bésame is a rich and romantic experience with the fun and liveliness of an Old World familia dinner.

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345 Lincoln Ave., Downtown 970-761-2463

www.table79steamboat.com

Feel the sizzle of a seared New York strip coming right off the chef’s counter – every table here has a view of the action! Enjoy elevated comfort food and craft cocktails, and a seasonal menu with weekly chef specials.

33400 Catamount Dr. B 970-457-1224

www.periodicsteamboat.com

Not bound to a single style or cuisine, The Periodic Table explores the great dining periods and locales of the world. This transformative dining experience reinvents itself each winter and summer season, pairing exciting thematic destinations with fresh seasonal ingredients.

truffle pi g

700 Yampa St., Downtown 970-761-2060

www.carlstavern.com

The place for adventurous spirits to call home. Genuine hospitality, cold beer and food made from scratch. Over 200 whiskeys and 30 craft beers, 15 HDTVs and sports packages, daily Happy Hour, private/semiprivate dining rooms for groups.

MAMBO

521 Lincoln Ave., Downtown 970-870-0500

www.mambos.com

Mambo features traditional and contemporary Italian entrées, pizzas, house-made pastas and chef-inspired plates focusing on locally sourced ingredients. The full bar, cocktails and award-winning wine list provide a perfect pairing for any meal. A delicious, satisfying and memorable dining experience.

2250 Apres Ski Way, Mountain 970-879-7470

www.trufflepigrestaurant.com

Casual American Alpine cuisine crafted from the finest ingredients. The creative, diverse menu is approachable for any palate or occasion, while each item can be complemented with wines or cocktails. Summer happy hour 4-6 p.m. and dinner daily 4-9 p.m.

207 Ninth St., Downtown 970-875-3989

www.yampavalleykitchen.com

Yampa Valley Kitchen will only use local, organic, or sustainable foods of the highest quality, down to our salts, oils and spices. Instead of committing to use organic or local foods “when available,” YVK will not serve it when it’s not available.

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325 Anglers Dr. 970-871-4633

www.theeggsteamboat.com

A local favorite serving breakfast, brunch and lunch all day. Taking pride in the details, we make everything fresh to order, so you can have it just the way you like it. Morning cocktails, baked goods, free Wi-Fi, catering and patio seating.

EATING DRINKING DINING

50 Eighth St., Downtown 970-879-3131

www.8thstreetsteakhouse.com

Best family steakhouse in Steamboat. Handcrafted steaks and fresh seafood from $22.95, including bottomless “family-style” salad and Texas toast. Specializing in USDA Prime NY strip, Colorado buffalo, bone-in ribeye and Wagyu Kobe. Great happy hour: $5 8 oz. steak burger; 4:30-6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.-close

738 Lincoln Ave., Downtown 970-870-8400

www.johnnybgoodsdiner.com

All-American ‘50s diner specializing in affordable family fun! Delicious home cooking for breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert. For over 29 years, we’ve satisfied hungry families with belly-stuffing meals, milkshakes, malts, full bar and homemade pies. Don’t miss a visit to the diner!

68 9th St., Downtown 970-879-6830

www.steamboatbooks.com

Off The Beaten Path’s Coffeehouse is a local treasure, tucked into Steamboat’s oldest independent bookstore. We take pride in our coffee and baked goods made in-house by our amazing team of bakers. Stay to browse our extensive book selection.

56 7th St., Downtown 970-579-3663

www.steamboatcommons.com

The Commons a food hall; offering 4 food establishments and a full-service bar. Find your place to get some work done, have a midday lunch break or meet up with friends and family for après or dinner. Something for everyone.

2090 Snow Bowl Plaza, West U.S. 40 970-879-9840

www.snowbowlsteamboat.com

Snow Bowl Steamboat is known for awardwinning brisket, specialty tacos, local beer and delicious cocktails. Enjoy our full food and beverage menu on the outdoor patio, large lawn, or dine inside at a table, the bar or a bowling lane!

700 Yampa St., Downtown 970-875-3304

www.ottopintsteamboat.com

Where signature pizzas, bistro-inspired foods, spirits and craft brews all come together under one no-nonsense roof. Whether you’re a foodchain nonconformist or a connoisseur of all things delicious, you’ll find what your taste buds desire at otto PINT.

2875 Elk River Rd.

www.mythologydistillery.com

Named Colorado’s Top Distillery, Mythology’s story starts with adventure and continues while sharing experiences with friends over whiskey and cocktails. The Mythology campus includes a full cocktail bar, beer & wine, an Asian dumpling restaurant and distillery tours.

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} BED AND BREAKFASTS

Mariposa Lodge

855 Grand St. | 970-879-1467

www.steamboatmariposa.com

} CABINS

The Cabins at Historic Columbine

64505 County Rd. 129

Clark | 970-879-5522

www.historiccolumbine.com

Elk River Guest Ranch

29840 County Rd. 64

Clark | 970-879-1946

www.elkrivergr.com

Glen Eden Resort

54737 County Rd. 129

Clark | 970-879-3907

www.glenedenresort.com

Pioneer Ridge

2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-0517

www.steamboat-springs.com

Retreatia.com

1585 Mid Valley Dr. | 970-879-5417

www.retreatia.com

Steamboat Lake Outpost

60880 County Rd. 129

Clark | 970-879-4404

www.steamboatlakeoutpost.com

Steamboat Lodging Company

675 S. Lincoln Ave. | 970-457-4785

www.steamboatlodgingcompany.com

Steamboat Springs KOA

3603 Lincoln Ave. | 970-879-0273

www.koa.com/campgrounds/ steamboat-springs

Strawberry Park Natural

Hot Springs

44200 County Rd. 36 | 970-879-0342

www.strawberryhotsprings.com

} CONDOS AND TOWNHOMES

Alpenglow Condominiums, Pioneer Ridge 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-0517

www.steamboat-springs.com

Alpenglow Townhomes, Pioneer Ridge 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-0517

www.steamboat-springs.com

Aspen Lodge at Trappeur’s Crossing Resort, Simply Steamboat

1875 Medicine Springs Dr. 970-870-3397

www.trappeurscrossingresort.com

Bear Claw Condominiums

Managed by Elevated Properties 2420 Ski Trail Ln. | 970-871-9100

www.steamboatelevated.com

Bear Lodge at Trappeur’s Crossing Resort, Simply Steamboat 1750 Village Dr. | 970-870-3397

www.trappeurscrossingresort.com

Bronze Tree Condominiums, Mountain Resorts

1995 Storm Meadows Dr. 970-879-3700

www.mtn-resorts.com

Burgess Creek Townhomes, Pioneer Ridge 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-0517

www.steamboat-springs.com

Champagne Lodge at Trappeur’s Crossing Resort, Simply Steamboat 1825 Medicine Springs Dr. 970-870-3397

www.trappeurscrossingresort.com

Chateau Chamonix, Mountain Resorts

2340 Apres Ski Way | 970-879-3700

www.mtn-resorts.com

Cornerstone Townhomes, Mountain Resorts 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-3700

www.mtn-resorts.com

CrossTimbers at Steamboat, Mountain Resorts 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-3700

www.mtn-resorts.com

Eagles Overlook Townhomes, Pioneer Ridge 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-0517

www.steamboat-springs.com

Edgemont Condominiums

Managed by Elevated Properties 2410 Ski Trail Ln. | 970-871-9100

www.steamboatelevated.com

Emerald Lodge at Trappeur’s Crossing Resort, Simply Steamboat 1800 Village Dr. | 970-870-3397

www.trappeurscrossingresort.com

Gondola Square, Mountain Resorts 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-3700

www.mtn-resorts.com

Grand Adventure Co. 970-439-2290

www.grandadventureco.com

Highmark Steamboat Springs 2525 Village Dr. | 970-879-2525

www.mtn-resorts.com

Howelsen Place, Pioneer Ridge 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-0517

www.steamboat-springs.com

Legacy Vacation Resorts

Steamboat Springs Hilltop 1000 Highpoint Dr. | 970-879-2900

www.legacyvacationresorts.com

Legacy Vacation Resorts

Steamboat Springs Suites

1485 Pine Grove Rd. | 970-879-1211

www.legacyvacationresorts.com

Marriott Vacation Club

2200 Village Inn Ct. | 970-879-2220

www.marriott.com

The Moraine Townhomes, Mountain Resorts 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-3700

www.mtn-resorts.com

Mountain Resorts 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-3700

www.mtn-resorts.com

Mountaineer at Steamboat, Mountain Resorts 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-3700

www.mtn-resorts.com

Nomadness Rentals

3001 S. Lincoln Ave. 888-472-5777

www.nomadnessrentals.com

Norwegian Log, Pioneer Ridge 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-0517

www.steamboat-springs.com

The Olympian, Pioneer Ridge 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-0517

www.steamboat-springs.com

One Steamboat Place 2250 Après Ski Way | 970-870-5100

www.onesteamboatplace.com

The Phoenix at Steamboat, Mountain Resorts 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-4445

www.mtn-resorts.com

The Pines at Ore House, Pioneer Ridge 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-0517

www.steamboat-springs.com

Pioneer Ridge 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-0517

www.steamboat-springs.com

The Porches 2096 Indian Summer Dr. 970-879-0600

www.vacation-steamboat.com

Quail Run, Pioneer Ridge 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-0517

www.steamboat-springs.com

Ranch at Steamboat, Mountain Resorts 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-3000

www.mtn-resorts.com

Resort Group

2150 Resort Dr. | 970-875-2899

www.resortgroup.com

Retreatia.com

1585 Mid Valley Dr. | 970-879-5417

www.retreatia.com

Ridge Townhomes, Mountain Resorts 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-3700

www.mtn-resorts.com

RidgeCrest Condominiums, Pioneer Ridge 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-0517

www.steamboat-springs.com

Rockies Condominiums, Mountain Resorts 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-3700

www.mtn-resorts.com

Saddle Creek Townhomes, Pioneer Ridge 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-0517

www.steamboat-springs.com

Scandinavian Lodge and Condominiums, Pioneer Ridge 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-0517

www.steamboat-springs.com

Shadow Run Condominiums, Mountain Resorts 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-3700

www.mtn-resorts.com

Simply Steamboat 1795 Medicine Springs Dr. 970-870-3397

www.simplysteamboat.com

Ski Ranch Condominiums, Pioneer Ridge 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-0517

www.steamboat-springs.com

Ski Time Square Condominiums, Mountain Resorts 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-3700

www.mtn-resorts.com

Ski Trail Condominiums, Mountain Resorts 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-3700

www.mtn-resorts.com

Spa at Storm Meadows, Mountain Resorts 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-5151

www.mtn-resorts.com

Steamboat Gondola Residences, Mountain Resorts 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-3700

www.mtn-resorts.com

The Steamboat Grand 2300 Mt. Werner Cir. | 970-871-5500

www.steamboatgrand.com

Steamboat Lodging Company 675 S. Lincoln Ave. | 970-457-4785

www.steamboatlodgingcompany.com

Steamboat Springs Timeshare

Rentals

877-815-4227

www.sellmytimesharenow.com

Storm Meadows 300-400 at Christie Base, Mountain Resorts 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-5151

www.mtn-resorts.com

Storm Meadows Club A, B and C Condominiums, Mountain Resorts 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-5151

www.mtn-resorts.com

Storm Meadows East Slopeside, Montain Resorts 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-5151

www.mtn-resorts.com

Storm Meadows I at Christie Base, Mountain Resorts 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-5151

www.mtn-resorts.com

Storm Meadows Townhouses, Mountain Resorts 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-5151

www.mtn-resorts.com

Terraces at Eagleridge, Mountain Resorts 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-3700

www.mtn-resorts.com

Timberline Lodge at Trappeur’s Crossing Resort, Simply Steamboat 2920 Village Dr. | 970-870-3397

www.trappeurscrossingresort.com

Trails at Storm Meadows, Mountain Resorts 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-3700

www.mtn-resorts.com

Trappeur’s Lodge at Trappeur’s Crossing Resort, Simply Steamboat 2800 Village Dr. | 970-870-3397

www.trappeurscrossingresort.com

Vacasa 800-863-8415

www.vacasa.com

Villas at Walton Creek, Pioneer Ridge 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-0517

www.steamboat-springs.com

The West, Mountain Resorts 2160 Mt. Werner Cir. | 970-879-3700 www.mtn-resorts.com

Winterwood Townhomes, Pioneer Ridge 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-0517 www.steamboat-springs.com

WorldMark, The ClubVillage at Steamboat 900 Pine Grove Cir. | 970-879-2931 www.worldmarktheclub.com

Wyndham Vacation Resorts

Steamboat Springs 900 Pine Grove Cir. | 800-989-6901 www.extraholidays.com

} EVENT SPACE

Resort Group 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-875-2899 www.resortgroup.com

} GUEST RANCHES

Elk River Guest Ranch 29840 County Rd. 64 Clark | 970-879-1946 www.elkrivergr.com

Glen Eden Resort 54737 County Rd. 129 Clark | 970-879-3907 www.glenedenresort.com

Vista Verde Guest Ranch

58000 Cowboy Way Clark | 970-879-3858 www.vistaverde.com

} HOMES

Four Seasons Steamboat 970-819-2728

www.fourseasonssteamboat.com

Glen Eden Resort

54737 County Rd. 129 Clark | 970-879-3907 www.glenedenresort.com

One Steamboat Place 2250 Après Ski Way | 970-870-5100

www.onesteamboatplace.com

Pinnacle Resort Management

2096 Indian Summer Dr. 970-879-0600

www.vacation-steamboat.com

Pioneer Ridge

2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-0517

www.steamboat-springs.com

The Porches

2096 Indian Summer Dr. 970-879-0600

www.vacation-steamboat.com

Resort Group 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-875-2899

www.resortgroup.com

Retreatia.com

1585 Mid Valley Dr. | 970-879-5417

www.retreatia.com

Royal Flush House

2215 Val d’Isere | 303-910-1108

www.RoyalFlushHouse.com

Sky Valley Chateau

33790 Sky Valley Dr. | 970-875-4799

www.skyvalleychateau.com

Steamboat Lodging Company

675 S. Lincoln Ave. | 970-457-4785

www.steamboatlodgingcompany.com

} HOTELS AND MOTELS

Gravity Haus

2304 Apres Ski Way | 970-879-1730

www.gravityhaus.com

Highmark Steamboat Springs

2525 Village Dr. | 970-879-2525

www.mtn-resorts.com

Holiday Inn Steamboat Springs

3190 S. Lincoln Ave. | 970-879-2250

www.ihg.com

Legacy Vacation Resorts

Steamboat Springs Suites

1485 Pine Grove Rd. | 970-879-1211

www.legacyvacationresorts.com

Marriott Vacation Club

2200 Village Inn Ct. | 970-879-2220

www.marriott.com

Nordic Lodge

1036 Lincoln Ave. | 970-879-0531

www.nordiclodgeofsteamboat.com

One Steamboat Place

2250 Après Ski Way | 970-870-5100

www.onesteamboatplace.com

Quality Inn & Suites

1055 Walton Creek Rd. | 970-300-2520

www.choicehotels.com/co702

Rabbit Ears Motel 201 Lincoln Ave. | 970-879-1150

www.rabbitearsmotel.com

Residence Inn Steamboat Springs 1480 Pine Grove Rd. | 970-879-1298

www.marriott.com

Sheraton Steamboat Resort Villas 2200 Village Inn Ct. | 970-879-2220

www.starwoodhotels.com

The Steamboat Grand 2300 Mt. Werner Cir. | 970-871-5500

www.steamboatgrand.com

Travelodge Yampa/Penny’s Diner Yampa | 970-480-7910

www.wyndhamhotels.com

} LONG-TERM RENTALS

Central Park Management 800 Weiss Dr. | 970-879-3294

www.centralparkmgmt.com

Mountain Resorts 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-3700

www.mtn-resorts.com

MR Realty 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-0763

www.mrrealtysteamboat.com

One Steamboat Place 2250 Après Ski Way | 970-870-5100

www.onesteamboatplace.com

The Ponds at Steamboat 795 Walton Pond Cir. | 970-871-5140

www.pondsatsteamboat.com

Resort Group 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-875-2899

www.resortgroup.com

Steamboat Lodging Company 675 S. Lincoln Ave. | 970-457-4785

www.steamboatlodgingcompany.com

Steamboat Springs Timeshare Rentals 877-815-4227

www.sellmytimesharenow.com

WorldMark, The ClubVillage at Steamboat 900 Pine Grove Cir. | 970-879-2931

www.worldmarktheclub.com

} PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Apex Property Care 535 Wyatt Dr. | 970-846-6423

www.apexsteamboat.com

Axis West Management & Realty 1585 Mid Valley Dr. | 970-879-8171

www.axiswestrealty.com

Central Park Management 800 Weiss Dr. | 970-879-3294

www.centralparkmgmt.com

Colorado Commercial Services 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-875-2800

www.ccs-steamboat.com

Grand Adventure Co. 970-439-2290

www.grandadventureco.com

Mountain Resorts 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-3700

www.mtn-resorts.com

Pinnacle Resort Management 2096 Indian Summer Dr. 970-879-0600

www.vacation-steamboat.com

Pioneer Ridge 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-0517

www.steamboat-springs.com

The Porches 2096 Indian Summer Dr. 970-879-0600

www.vacation-steamboat.com

Resort Group 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-875-2899

www.resortgroup.com

Retreatia.com

1585 Mid Valley Dr. | 970-879-5417 www.retreatia.com

Steamboat Association Management 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-875-2800

www.steamboatassociations.com

Steamboat Central Reservations 1475 Pine Grove Rd. | 970-879-0740

www.steamboat.com

Steamboat Lodging Company 675 S. Lincoln Ave. | 970-457-4785

www.steamboatlodgingcompany.com

Vacasa 800-863-8415

www.vacasa.com

WorldMark, The ClubVillage at Steamboat 900 Pine Grove Cir. | 970-879-2931

www.worldmarktheclub.com

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} AGENTS

The Group Real Estate

509 Lincoln Ave. 970-870-8800

www.mybrokers.com

Greg Breslau

970-819-4366

Amy Brown

970-875-2964

Travis Crooke

970-846-9393

Eidt-Petis Team

970-819-0827

Randall Hannaway 970-846-2104

The Group RealtyDean Laird

970-846-8284

John Madron

970-470-2329

Kara Mann

970-439-8383

Nick Metzler

970-846-8811

} APARTMENTS

Avanti Residential

720-330-8141

www.avantiresidential.com

Central Park Management

800 Weiss Dr. | 970-879-3294

www.centralparkmgmt.com

The Paoli Group

970-846-7496

Michelle Parilla

303-591-0929

Chris Sias

970-819-5543

The Stanford Team

970-846-2991

Bo and Sue Stempel

970-870-8800

The Valicenti Team

970-870-8800

Katie Weeks

970-846-9982

Ronald Wendler

970-846-7500

Amy J. Williams

970-846-8601

MR Realty

2150 Resort Dr.

970-879-0763

www.mrrealtysteamboat.com

Kathy Connell

970-879-3746

Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties

35 Fifth St. | 970-879-8814

www.coldwellbankersteamboat.com

One Steamboat Place

2250 Après Ski Way | 970-870-5100

www.onesteamboatplace.com

Resort Group 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-875-2899

www.resortgroup.com

Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors

625 S. Lincoln Ave. | 970-879-4663

www.ssbr.org

} APPRAISERS

Elliott Appraisal Services 732 Lincoln Ave. | 970-879-1472

} BOARD OF REALTORS

Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors

625 S. Lincoln Ave. | 970-879-4663

www.ssbr.org

} BUSINESS BROKERS

Mountain States Business Brokers & Advisors

970-221-9950 | www.msbba.com

} COMMERCIAL

REAL ESTATE

Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties

35 Fifth St. | 970-879-8814

www.coldwellbankersteamboat.com

Colorado Partners Realty Group

135 11th St. | 970-870-3110

www.coloradopartners.net

The Commercial Property Group

3001 S. Lincoln Ave. | 970-879-1402

www.cpgsteamboat.com

Flying Crown Land Group

404 Oak St. | 970-761-2620

www.flyingcrown.org

The Group Real Estate 509 Lincoln Ave. | 970-870-8800

www.mybrokers.com

Ken Schomaker

970-879-0763

NextHome Mountain Properties

1120 S. Lincoln Ave., 970-439-2633 www.nexthomemp.com

Angela Ashby

970-819-4897

The Steamboat Group Real Estate

32 10th St. 970-819-6930 www.steamboatspringsrealestate.com

Dianne Bertini 970-367-6488

Derek Hodson 970-819-2034

Allison Montgomery

970-819-6930

Alex Pond 970-819-6930

MR Realty 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-0763

www.mrrealtysteamboat.com

NextHome Mountain Properties

1120 S. Lincoln Ave. | 970-439-2633

www.nexthomemp.com

RE/MAX Partners

155 Anglers Dr. | 970-879-7653

www.remaxsteamboat.com

Resort Group

2150 Resort Dr. | 970-875-2899

www.resortgroup.com

Ski Town Commercial Real Estate

1885 Elk River Plz. | 970-871-0002

www.skitowncommercial.com

The Steamboat Group Real Estate

32 10th St. | 970-819-6930

www.steamboatsprings-realestate.com

Ryan Shattuck

970-819-6930

Jon Wade

970-819-6930

Steamboat Ski Town Real Estate www.sstre.com

Niffy McNiff Bube

970-846-6293

Steamboat Sotheby’s Int’l Realty – Main Office

610 Marketplace Plz.

970-879-8100 www.steamboatsir.com

Cam Boyd

970-846-8100

De Jong Team –

Colleen de Jong

970-846-5569

De Jong Team –

Cristen Frey

303-912-7557

Leeanna Fatovic

945-336-1390

Meg Firestone

970-846-5643

Jill Limberg

970-846-2608

Alex Long

970-291-8559

Michael Marchand

225-276-1992

Carol Moore

970-846-8686

Carolyn Nickum

970-819-4192

Lisa Olson

970-846-0713

Sarah Peterson

970-819-5581

Barkley Robinson

970-819-6950

Kiyah Roe

303-842-1142

Kathy Steinberg

970-846-8418

} MORTGAGE BROKERS

Alpine Bank Mortgage

1901 Pine Grove Rd. | 877-886-3171

www.alpinebank.com

CrossCountry Mortgage

1169 Hilltop Pkwy. | 970-761-2245 www.crosscountrymortgage.com

Mountain Valley Bank 635 Marketplace Plz. | 970-870-9990 www.bankmvb.com

Mountain Valley Bank 2201 Curve Plz. | 970-870-6550 www.bankmvb.com

Vectra Bank Colorado 2155 Resort Dr. | 970-871-4400 www.vectrabank.com

Adrienne Stroock

970-846-3590

Josie Tolan

970-846-6781

The Vanatta Group –

Lynna Broyles

970-846-8280

The Vanatta Group –

Anne Mayberry

970-846-1425

The Vanatta Group –

Pam Vanatta

970-291-8100

Steamboat Sotheby’s Int’l Realty – Mtn Office

1855 Ski Time Square 970-879-7800

www.steamboatsir.com

Taylor Ashby

970-846-9888

Darlinda Baldinger

970-846-7192

David Baldinger Jr.

970-846-2560

Steve Downs

970-846-1709

ChLoe Lawrence

970-819-2150

Kat Murphy

970-846-7316

Steamboat Sotheby’s Int’l Realty – Dtwn Office

56 Ninth St.

970-870-8885

www.steamboatsir.com

Brooke Crofts

303-246-8171

Penny Fletcher

970-846-4429

Doug Labor

970-846-0661

Dana Smith

720-299-9916

Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty

610 Marketplace Plz. | 970-879-8100

www.steamboatsir.com

SwedProperty LLC

1885 Elk River Plz. | 970-871-0002

www.skitowncommercial.com

} LAND AND RANCH

REAL ESTATE

Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties 35 Fifth St. | 970-879-8814

www.coldwellbankersteamboat.com

Colorado Partners Realty Group 135 11th St. | 970-870-3110

www.coloradopartners.net

The Group Real Estate 509 Lincoln Ave. | 970-870-8800

www.mybrokers.com

Hayden Outdoors, LLC

501 Main St. | 970-674-1990

www.haydenoutdoors.com

NextHome Mountain Properties

1120 S. Lincoln Ave. | 970-439-2633

www.nexthomemp.com

RE/MAX Partners

155 Anglers Dr. | 970-879-7653

www.remaxsteamboat.com

The Steamboat Group Real Estate

32 10th St. | 970-819-6930

www.steamboatsprings-realestate.com

Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty

610 Marketplace Plz. | 970-879-8100

www.steamboatsir.com

Yampa Valley Bank 600 S. Lincoln Ave. | 970-879-2993 www.yampavalleybank.com

} REAL ESTATE COMPANIES

Axis West Management & Realty 1585 Mid Valley Dr. | 970-879-8171 www.axiswestrealty.com

Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties 35 Fifth St. | 970-879-8814 www.coldwellbankersteamboat.com

Colorado Partners Realty Group 135 11th St. | 970-870-3110 www.coloradopartners.net

Compass Steamboat 941 Lincoln Ave. | 970-846-6444 www.realestateinsteamboat.com

The Garner Group at eXp Realty 1205 Hilltop Pkwy. | 970-819-1890 www.viewhomesinsteamboatsprings.com

The Group Real Estate 509 Lincoln Ave. | 970-870-8800 www.mybrokers.com

Mountain Home Realty: Paul Hands 970-846-9783 www.seaside-homes.com

MR Realty 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-879-0763 www.mrrealtysteamboat.com

NextHome Mountain Properties 1120 S. Lincoln Ave. | 970-439-2633 www.nexthomemp.com

Pinnacle Resort Management 2096 Indian Summer Dr. | 970-879-0600

www.vacation-steamboat.com

The Porches 2096 Indian Summer Dr. | 970-879-0600

www.vacation-steamboat.com

RE/MAX Partners 155 Anglers Dr. | 970-879-7653

www.remaxsteamboat.com

Resort Group 2150 Resort Dr. | 970-875-2899

www.resortgroup.com

The Steamboat Group Real Estate 32 10th St. | 970-819-6930

www.steamboatsprings-realestate.com

Steamboat Ski Town Real Estate 30090 Bannock Trail | 970-846-6293

www.steamboatskitownrealestate.com

} REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS

Alpine Mountain Ranch & Club 33105 Meadow Creek Dr. | 970-875-1200

www.alpinemountainranchsteamboat.com

Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties 35 Fifth St. | 970-879-8814

www.coldwellbankersteamboat.com

Diverge Homes 720-539-3786

www.divergehomes.com

The Group Real Estate 509 Lincoln Ave. | 970-870-8800

www.mybrokers.com

Pinnacle Resort Management 2096 Indian Summer Dr. | 970-879-0600

www.vacation-steamboat.com

The Porches 2096 Indian Summer Dr. | 970-879-0600

www.vacation-steamboat.com

Resort Ventures West 610 Marketplace Plz. | 970-879-7772

www.resortventureswest.com

} TITLE SERVICES

Land Title Guarantee Company 255 Anglers Dr. | 970-870-2822 www.ltgc.com

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS VISITORS’ GUIDE | SUMMER 2023 | VG 57

OUTDOORS

* Check with local U.S. Forest Service offices regarding status of campgrounds, day use areas, and trailheads. The COVID-19 situation may result in delayed openings or closures to ensure safe social distancing and conforming to group size limits. The Forest Service is coordinating its COVID-19 response to align with federal, state and local guidance. Everyone is urged to take precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Minimize your impact by not traveling on muddy trails which degrade the quality and long term sustainability of the trail. Respect wildlife closures to minimize impacts during sensitive periods critical to their survival.

General Information

Directory

Medicine Bow – Routt National Forest, Hahns Peak / Bears Ears Ranger District 925 Weiss Dr., Steamboat Springs 80487 970-870-2299 (information)

http://fs.usda.gov/goto/mbr/recreation

Medicine Bow – Routt National Forest, Yampa Ranger District

P.O. Box 7, 300 Roselawn, Yampa 80483 970-638-4516 (information)

http://fs.usda.gov/goto/mbr/recreation

Stagecoach State Park

P.O. Box 98, 25500 County Rd. 14, Oak Creek 80468 970-736-2436 | 800-678-2267 (reservations) cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/stagecoach

Steamboat Lake and Pearl Lake State Parks

P.O. Box 750, 61105 County Rd. 129, Clark 80428 970-879-3922 | 800-678-2267 (reservations) cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/SteamboatLake cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/pearllake

Yampa River State Park

P.O. Box 759, 6185 West U.S. 40, Hayden 81639 970-276-2061 | 800-678-2267 (reservations) cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/yampariver

Off-Road Motorcycling

Routt National Forest and Timberline Trailriders maintain a network of trails for off-road motorcycles and ATVs. The primary staging areas for off-road motorcycles are in North Routt County, Yampa and on the Parks Ranger District in Walden. Information and free motor vehicle use maps are available at Forest Service offices.

Mountain Biking

Routt County Riders Bike Town USA www.routtcountyriders.org steamboatbiketown.com

Cautionary Notes

1. Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return. Check in with them upon your return.

2. Weather changes rapidly in the mountains. Plan high elevation trips for the morning hours. Afternoon thunderstorms with lightning are common. The threat is most significant along ridge lines, high points and open areas. Do not seek shelter under trees.

3. Minimize your exposure to the sun.

4. Pace yourself and drink lots of water.

5. High altitude sickness symptoms include headache, dizziness, nausea and weakness. Rest, proper hydration and descent to a lower elevation can alleviate symptoms.

Campground Key

Campsite Trash Showers Camper

Toilets Drinking Water Hiking Trails

FOREST SERVICE CAMPGROUNDS, ROUTT NATIONAL FOREST

Visit the U.S. Forest Service office at 925 Weiss Dr. in Steamboat, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., for additional camping and trails information, closures on trails and hazardous tree information. All campsites have tables and fireplace grates.

In Routt National Forest, reservations for Hahns Peak Lake, Dumont Lake, and Seedhouse Campgrounds and the Seedhouse Group Site and Guard Station may be made from six months in advance to four days before arrival. To make a reservation visit www.recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777. All other campgrounds in Routt National Forest are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Dry Lake Campground

$10/night | 8,000 ft. | 8 Campsites | Max. vehicle length 16’

6 mi. east of downtown; Routt County 36 (Strawberry Park Road) northeast, east on Routt County Rd. 38 (Buffalo Pass Road) 4 mi.

Dumont Lake Campground/Day Use

$12/night – $5/day | 9,500 ft. | 22 Campsites | Max. vehicle length 40’

22 mi. southeast of Steamboat Springs on Rabbit Ears Pass; U.S. 40 east, campground on north side.

Granite Campground

$10/night – $5/day | 10,200 ft. | 8 Campsites | Max. vehicle length 22’

4 mi. south of Buffalo Pass on NFSR #310; high clearance vehicle recommended.

Hahns Peak Lake Campground

$10/night – $5/day | 8,500 ft. | 25 Campsites | Max. vehicle length 40’

30 mi. north of Steamboat Springs; County Rd. 129 north, 2.5 mi. west on NFSR #486.

Hinman Campground

$10/night | 7,600 ft. | 13 Campsites | Max. vehicle length 22’

22 mi. north of Steamboat Springs; County Rd. 129 north, east on Seedhouse Rd., (County Rd. 64) 6 mi., then south on NFSR #440 1/2 mi.

Meadows Campground

$10/night | 9,300 ft. | 30 Campsites | Max. vehicle length 40’

15 mi. southeast of Steamboat on Rabbit Ears Pass; East U.S. 40, campground on south side.

Seedhouse Campground

$12/night | 8,000 ft. | 24 Campsites | Max. vehicle length 30’

22 mi. north of Steamboat; County Rd. 129 north, east on Seedhouse Rd., County Rd. 64, 9.5 mi.

Seedhouse Group Site

$100/night | 8,000 ft.

By reservation only: www.recreation.gov

Seedhouse Guard Station

$65/night | 8,000 ft.

This is a cabin that sleep maximum 5 people, not a campground. By reservation only: www.recreation.gov, available fall and winter only.

Summit Lake Campground

$10/night- $5/day | 10,300 ft. | 15 Campsites | Max. veh. 18’

15 miles northeast of Steamboat; County Rd. 36 (Strawberry Park Road) northeast, east on County Rd. 38 (Buffalo Pass Road) 13 miles past Dry Lake Campground, County Rd. 38 becomes NFSR #60, recommended for high clearance vehicles only.

COLORADO

STATE PARK CAMPGROUNDS

Colorado State Parks Passes are $7/day and $70/annual. Colorado State Parks Passes are available at State Parks, the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association, 1255 S. Lincoln Ave., or at the State Parks and Colorado Parks & Wildlife Office, 925 Weiss Dr. State Park reservations, 800-678-CAMP; Denver, 303-470-1144. Reservations may be made 90 days in advance but no later than three days prior to arrival.

Pearl Lake State Park <30 ft.

$18/night – $70/yurt – $7/day | 8,065 ft. | 38 Campsites

22 mi. north of Steamboat; County Rd. 129 north, east on County Rd. 209. Steamboat Lake and Pearl Lake State Parks: 970-879-3922

Stagecoach State Park

$10-$20/night – $7/day | 7,250 ft. | 92 Campsites | Flush toilets | Electric hook-ups Stores | Trailer dump station

17 mi. south of Steamboat Springs; U.S. 40 east 4 mi., Colo. 131 south 8 mi., County Rd. 14 south 7 mi. Stagecoach State Park: 970-736-2436

Steamboat Lake State Park

$16-$22/night – $7/day | 8,000 ft. | 193 Campsites | Flush toilets | Electric hook-ups | Laundry | Stores | Trailer dump station

Call for cabins. Reservations recommended mid-June through Labor Day. 27 mi. north of Steamboat Springs; County Rd. 129 north to visitor center.

Steamboat Lake and Pearl Lake State Parks: 970-879-3922

Yampa River State Park

$10-$20/night – $7/day – $25/tipi | 6,400 ft. | 45 Campsites | Flush toilets | Electric hook-ups | Laundry

Two mi. west of Hayden on U.S. 40 (west of Outdoors Guide Map)

Yampa River State Park: 970-276-2061

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GUIDES

GUIDES

OUTDOORS

Trail Key

Hiking Trails Horseback Riding Mountain Biking

Dirt Biking ATV Trails

US FOREST SERVICE TRAILS

RECOMMENDED HIKING TRAILS

Fish Creek Falls Recreation Area

Yellow indicates most common use.

0.4-15 mi. roundtrip | Starting ElEv. 7,440 ft. | Highest Pt. 10,090 ft. | Single track

Turn north from Lincoln Ave. (U.S. 40) on 3rd St. and continue one block. Turn right onto Fish Creek Falls Rd. and follow for 3 mi. until road dead-ends in Forest Service parking lot. Mountain bikers need to walk bikes ¼ mile from the parking lot while along the trail.

Fish Creek Falls Overlook Trail – 0.3 mi. from upper parking lot; paved, fairly flat, wheelchair accessible, with photo vantage points.

Fish Creek Trail #1102 – 0.2 mi. to foot bridge to view first waterfall, 2.1 mi. to second waterfall, 6 mi. to Long Lake, and 7.6 mi. to trail #1101. Snowshoes recommended winter/early spring. Heavy use summer/fall.

USGS: Steamboat Springs, Mount Werner; Trails Illustrated: #118

Fishhook, Lost and Lake Elmo Trails, #1101

6 mi. roundtrip | Starting ElEv. 10,000 ft. | Highest Pt. 10,040 ft. | Fishing

Take U.S. 40 southeast to Dumont Lake NFSR 315. Turn left and follow 315 to NFSR 311. Take 311 north about 4 mi. to Wyoming Trail #1101 at Basecamp Trailhead. (4WD suggested on NFSR 311.) Follow Trail #1101 north about 3 mi., past Fishhook and Lost Lake to Lake Elmo. Return to Basecamp Trailhead. Trail #1101 continues north to the Wyoming state line.

USGS: Mt. Werner; Trails Illustrated: #118

Swamp Park (Mad Creek) #1100/Saddle #1140/Red Dirt #1171/Hot Springs Trails #1169

Starting ElEv. 7,000 ft. | Hikers beware of heavy bike traffic. Take County Rd. 129 approximately 5 mi. to the large Mad Creek trailhead. Swamp Park (Mad Creek) #1100 – Popular 3-mi. roundtrip to the Mad Creek Guard Station (7,160 ft.), or 6-mi. roundtrip to wilderness boundary (7,400 ft.), or connects to several trails for longer options.

Swamp Park (Mad Creek) #1100 / Saddle #1140 / Red Dirt #1171 / Hwy 129 Loop – Popular 6-mi. mountain bike loop. Highest pt. 7760 ft. Hot Springs Trails #1169 – Walk back down County Rd. 129 approx. 400 yds. to NFSR 128. Trailhead is not marked. About 1/2 mi. up, the hot springs trail cuts off to the right. Strawberry Park Hot Springs is private; admission charge to access springs. Popular mountain bike trail. Highest pt. 7440 ft.

USGS: Mad Creek & Rocky Peak; Trails Illustrated: #117

Hahns Peak Trail #1158

2.8 mi. roundtrip | Starting ElEv. 9,369 ft. | Highest Pt. 10,839 ft. | Avoid peak when lightning

Drive 29 miles on County Rd. 129, in Columbine turn right on NFSR 490, drive 1.4 mi. turn left on NFSR 490.1A for 0.2 mi. to trailhead parking. Hike on NFSR 418 for 0.6 mi. to NFST #1158. Respect private property.

USGS: Hahns Peak; Trails Illustrated: #116

Rabbit Ears Peak (Grizzly Creek) NFSR 291

6 mi. roundtrip | Starting ElEv. 9,600 ft. | Highest Pt. 10,654 ft. | Volcanic rock formation: “Ears” unsafe to climb

Take East U.S. 40 to Dumont Lake Campground turn-off. Follow road past the campground and picnic area, turn left at Rabbit Ears Pass monument and follow sign to NFSR 311. Continue approx. 1/4 mi. to NFSR 291 on right. Park and hike on road, which bears to the right. Can park just past monument or beginning of NFSR 291. 4WD suggested if driving NFSR 291.

USGS: Rabbit Ears; Trails Illustrated: #118

RECOMMENDED TRAILS FOR HORSEBACK RIDING

Coulton Creek #1188/Hinman Trail (Scott’s Run) #1177/NFSR 430/

NFSR 400/County Rd 64 Loop

13 mi. roundtrip | Starting ElEv. 7,640 ft. | Highest Pt. 8,580 ft | Single track | Dirt and paved road

Take Routt County Rd. 129 to Routt County Rd. 64 and continue east for about 4 mi. to NFSR 429 on left. Take Coulton Creek Trail #1188 about 5 mi. north to Cutover Trail #1188A. Follow Trail #1188A east for about 1 mi. to Scotts Run Trail #1177. Take trail #1177 south for 1 mi. to NFSR 430, then follow this road south about 2 mi. to Routt County Rd. 64 about 2 mi. west back to trailhead #1188.

USGS: Farwell Mountain and Floyd Peak; Trails Illustrated: #116

Sarvis Creek #1105

5 mi. roundtrip | Starting ElEv. 7,000 ft. | Highest Pt. 7,840 ft. Follow County Rd. 18 past Stagecoach Reservoir dam approx. 1.7 mi. to Sarvis Creek State Wildlife Area and turn right. Follow main road 1/2 mi. to Sarvis Creek Trailhead. Most people follow trail 2.2 mi. to bridge that crosses Sarvis Creek and turn around, but trail continues to Buffalo Park Road. (12 mi. one way, 9,410 ft.). USGS: Blacktail Mountain; Trails Illustrated: #118

Three Island Lake #1163

7 mi. roundtrip | Starting ElEv. 8,480 ft. | Highest Pt. 9,878 ft.

Turn right past Seedhouse Campground on NFSR 443 and continue approximately 3 mi. to trailhead on left side of road. Turn right at intersection of trail #1163 and follow to Three Island Lake in Mount Zirkel Wilderness. Also popular hiking trail.

USGS: Mt. Zirkel; Trails Illustrated: #116

RECOMMENDED TRAILS FOR MOUNTAIN BIKING

Fish Creek Falls #1102, Mountain View #1032, Steamboat Ski Area bike trails

19 mi. one-way (several alternatives) | Starting ElEv. 10,040 ft. | Highest Pt. 10,250 ft Take U.S. 40 southeast to Dumont Lake NFSR 315. Turn left and follow 315 to NFSR 311. Take 311 north about 4 mi. to Wyoming Trail #1101 at Basecamp Trailhead. 4WD suggested on NFSR 311. Follow Trail #1101 north about 4 mi., turn left on Fish Creek Falls Trail #1102 for 2 mi., turn left on Mountain View Trail #1032. At Steamboat Ski Area, there are several trail options; about 7 mi. to base area.

USGS: Mt. Werner, Buffalo Pass, and Steamboat Springs; Trails Illustrated: #118

Hot Springs #1169

[description in recommended hiking trails section]

South Fork Loop #1103.3A | #1100

12 mi. roundtrip | Starting ElEv. 7,680 ft. | Highest Pt. 8,400 ft.

Can be done as a loop or one way. For the loop, start on NFSR 1100.3A at Hinman Campground, left at junction with NFST #1100 to Burn Ridge trailhead, left on NFSR 443, left on NFSR 400 back to Hinman. To go one way, park at Burn Ridge trailhead off NFSR 443 and walk NFST #1100 downhill to Hinman.

USGS: Farwell Mountain and Floyd Peak; Trails Illustrated: #116 & #117

Spring Creek Trail #1160

10.5 mi. roundtrip | Starting ElEv. 6,830 ft. | Highest Pt. 8,260 ft. | Lower trailhead within city limits

Park and access trail at corner of Amethyst Dr. and Maple St. Follow County Rd. 34 (single-lane) 1/2 mi. to pond, 1 mile further on road, 3.6 mi. on NFST #1160 to Dry Lake Trailhead. Popular walking, running, and mountain bike trail. Mountain bikes traveling downhill should use the new Spring Creek downhill only trail.

USGS: Steamboat Springs and Rocky Peak; Trails Illustrated: #116 & #117

RECOMMENDED TRAILS FOR DIRT BIKING

Nipple Peak #1147/Prospector #1156 Loop

30 mi. roundtrip | Starting ElEv. 9,500 ft. | Highest Pt. 10,200 ft.

Open for motorized use July 1-Sept. 30. Take County Rd. 129 north to NFSR 047. Turn left and continue about 1 mile to Nipple Peak East trailhead #1147. Left on Prospector Trail #1156 about 10 mi. to Prospector Trailhead. Must be on road-legal bike to ride County Rd. 129 back to car. Alternative is NFSR 488.

USGS: Meaden Peak, Shield Mountain, Elkhorn Mountain, and Hahns Peak; Trails Illustrated #116 (trailheads only)

Wyoming Trail #1101, Manzanares #1204, Farwell Mountain #1203, NFSR 409, Wyoming Trail #1101 – Seedhouse loop

30 mi. roundtrip | Starting ElEv. 8,085 ft. | Highest Pt. 10,200 ft

Loop starts at Seedhouse Trailhead off of NFSR 400. Go north on Wyoming Trail #1101 (Continental Divide Trail), left on Manzanares #1204, merge left on Farwell Mountain #1203, left on NFSR 409, to NFSR 44, back to Wyoming Trail #1101.

USGS: Farwell Mountain, Elkhorn Mountain, Hahns Peak, West Fork Lake; Trails Illustrated: #116

RECOMMENDED TRAILS FOR ATVS

Farwell Mountain Trail #1203/Manzanares Trail #1204/Hare Trail #1199, Wyoming Trail #1101/Manzanares Trail #1204/NFSR 520/NFSR 500 –Manzanares/Hare Loop [expert ATV]

26 mi. roundtrip | Starting ElEv. 8,680 ft. | Highest Pt. 10,038 ft.

Take County Rd. 129 to NFSR 550, then north 4 mi. to NFSR 500, then east 2 mi. to NFSR 402, then south 1 mi. to trailhead #1203. Take Farwell Mountain Trail #1203, sharp left on Manzanares Trail #1204, right on NFSR 520, right on NFSR 520.1A, right on Hare Trail #1199, left on Wyoming Trail #1101, left on Manzanares Trail #1204, right on NFSR 520, left on NFSR 500, left on 402 to complete the loop.

USGS: Elkhorn Mountain, West Fork Lake, Hahns Peak, Farwell Mountain; Trails Illustrated: #116

Note: Mechanized travel, including mountain bikes, is prohibited in wilderness areas.

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS VISITORS’ GUIDE | SUMMER 2023 | VG 59

Personal Trainers

Anytime Fitness

1875 Central Park Dr. | 970-875-1130

www.anytimefitness.com

Old Town Hot Springs

136 Lincoln Ave. | 970-879-1828

www.oldtownhotsprings.org

Rakta Hot Yoga

1169 Hilltop Pkwy. | 970-367-7456

www.raktahotyoga.com

Pest Control

Critters R Us

Craig | 970-824-5505

Physical Therapy and Performance Enhancement

Four Points Physical Therapy

2851 Riverside Plz. | 970-879-7031

www.fourpointspt.com

Johnson and Johnson Physical Therapy

1880 Logger’s Ln. | 970-879-4558

www.jandjpt.com

UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical

Center 1024 Central Park Dr. 970-879-1322

www.yvmc.org

Physicians and Surgeons

Steamboat Medical Group

1475 Pine Grove Rd. | 970-879-0203 www.

steamboatmedical.com

Steamboat Orthopaedic & Spine Institute

705 Marketplace Plz. | 970-819-2383 www.

steamboatortho.com

UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical

Center

1024 Central Park Dr. | 970-879-1322

www.yvmc.org

Printing Companies

Element Print & Design 2550 S. Copper Frontage Rd. 970-871-6748

www.elementprints.com

Northwest Graphics 625 S. Lincoln Ave. | 970-879-5444

www.nwgprint.com

Steamboat Xpress

1625 Mid Valley Dr. | 970-871-9000

www.steamboatxpress.com

Steamboat Pilot & Today

32 10th St. | 970-879-1502

www.steamboattoday.com

Steamboat Sign Company

129 Spruce St. | 970-879-7606

www.steamboatsigncompany.com

Professional Services

Alpine Bank

1901 Pine Grove Rd. | 970-871-1901

www.alpinebank.com

Aspen Tree Service & Lightscapes

2201 Elk River Rd. | 970-846-9965

www.myaspentree.com

Digital Space Management

www.digitalspacemanagement.com

Employers Council, Inc.

Loveland | 970-223-4107

www.employerscouncil.org

Lift School Psychology Services

1785 Timothy Dr.

Marabou Owner’s Association 41255 Marabou Loop | 970-879-0507

www.marabouranch.com

Mountain Valley Bank

635 Marketplace Plz. | 970-870-9990

www.bankmvb.com

Mountain Valley Bank

2201 Curve Plz. | 970-870-6550

www.bankmvb.com

Tisdale Technology Solutions, Inc.

1479 Morgan Ct. | 970-819-7886

Wells Fargo Bank West

320 Lincoln Ave. | 970-870-2000

www.wellsfargo.com

Public Relations

Steamboat Neighbors LLC

970-846-3911

www.alignable.com

Reservation Services

Alpine Airport Transport Service

970-846-0616

www.alpineairporttransport.com

Steamboat Central Reservations

1475 Pine Grove Rd. | 970-879-0740

www.steamboat.com

Storm Mountain Express

2680 Jacob Cir. | 970-879-1963

www.stormmountainexpress.com

Salons

Rocky Mountain Day Spa

2200 Village Inn Ct. | 970-870-9860

www.steamboatmassage.com

Security Services

Western Security Systems

1206 Lincoln Ave. | 970-879-5281

www.westernsecuritysys.com

Software and Technical Services

Northwest Data Services, Inc.

1169 Hilltop Pkwy. | 970-879-0734

www.northwestdata.com

Spas

The Grand Spa

2300 Mt. Werner Cir. | 970-871-5514

www.steamboatgrand.com

Rocky Mountain Day Spa

2200 Village Inn Ct. | 970-870-9860

www.steamboatmassage.com

Waterside Day Spa & Salon

1110 Yampa St. | 970-875-0271

www.watersidedayspa.com

Sports Medicine

UCHealth SportsMed Clinic

1024 Central Park Dr. | 970-871-2370

www.yvmc.org

UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center

1024 Central Park Dr. | 970-879-1322

www.yvmc.org

Taxis

Powderhound Transportation

Aurora | 888-248-7772

www.ridethepowder.com

Steamboat Express

2063 Snowbowl Plz. | 970-879-2800

www.letsride.co

Storm Mountain Express 2680 Jacob Cir. | 970-879-1963

www.stormmountainexpress.com

Telecommunications

Active AT&T/DirecTV

1809 Central Park Dr. | 970-328-9200

www.visitactive.com

Northwest Data Services, Inc.

1169 Hilltop Pkwy. | 970-879-0734

www.northwestdata.com

Tour Companies

GOGO Charters

Denver | 720-216-2068

www.gogocharters.com

WHERE TO WORSHIP

Anchor Way Church

40650 Anchor Way | 970-879-7062

www.anchorway.com

Buddhist Center of Steamboat Springs

736 Oak St. | 970-846-2699

www.steamboatbuddhistcenter.org

Christian Science Church

Seventh and Oak streets

cssteamboat@gmail.com

Church of Christ 1698 W. Lincoln Ave. | 970-879-6670

www.steamboatchurch.org

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1155 Central Park Dr. | 970-201-6364

Concordia Lutheran Church

755 Concordia Ln. | 970-879-0175

www.steamboatlutheran.com

Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses 3000 Elk River Rd. | 970-879-4075

Euzoa Bible Church 32305 County Rd. 38 | 970-879-0123

www.euzoa.com

First Baptist Church 3200 Divine Way | 970-879-1446

www.fbcsteamboat.com

Har Mishpacha The Jewish Congregation of Steamboat Springs 736 Oak St. | 970-457-4270

www.harmishpacha.org

Holy Name Catholic Church 524 Oak St. | 970-879-0671

www.catholicsteamboat.com

Travel Agencies

Benvenuto Travel Design Firm by Steamboat Travel Inc.

737 Lincoln Ave. | 970-879-3202

www.BenvenutoTravel.com

Steamboat Central Reservations

1475 Pine Grove Rd. | 970-879-0740

www.steamboat.com

Veterinarians

High Country Veterinary Services

LLC 970-749-1013

www.highcountryvet.com

Paws ‘n Claws All Things Pet

1835 Central Park Plz. | 970-879-6092

www.pawsnclawssteamboat.com

Pet Kare Clinic

102 Anglers Dr. | 970-879-5273

www.petkareclinic.com

Web Design, Development & SEO

305 Spin, Inc.

465 Anglers Dr. | 970-367-8002

www.305spin.com

Hive180

75 Fifth St. | 970-819-6876

www.hive180.com

Longevity Marketing Solutions, LLC

Centennial | 720-347-8797

www.marketinglongevity.com

Steamboat Digital 32 10th St. | 970-879-1502

www.steamboatdigital.com

Steamboat Pilot & Today

32 10th St. | 970-879-1502

www.steamboattoday.com

Web Security Northwest Data Services, Inc.

1169 Hilltop Pkwy. | 970-879-0734

www.northwestdata.com

Wedding Officiants

Marlene Fisher - Wedding Officiant 970-846-9911

www.steamboatmountainweddings.com

Windows and Window Treatments

Budget Blinds of SteamboatLaramie

2550 S. Copper Frontage Rd. 970-879-6293

www.budgetblinds.com

Wiring and Wireless Northwest Data Services, Inc.

1169 Hilltop Pkwy. | 970-879-0734

www.northwestdata.com

Yoga

Old Town Hot Springs 136 Lincoln Ave. | 970-879-1828

www.oldtownhotsprings.org

Rakta Hot Yoga

1169 Hilltop Pkwy. | 970-367-7456

www.raktahotyoga.com

Rocky Mountain Day Spa 2200 Village Inn Ct. | 970-870-9860

www.steamboatmassage.com

Yoga Center of Steamboat 701 Yampa St. | 970-875-4568

www.yogacenterofsteamboat.com

Seventh Day Adventist Church 347 12th St. | 970-871-4927

steamboatspringsco.adventistchurch.org

Steamboat Bible Church

27285 Brandon Cir. | 970-875-4444

www.steamboatbiblechurch.com

Steamboat Christian Center

The log church on East U.S. 40

970-879-0063

www.steamboat.church

Steamboat Sk8 Church

2851 Riverside Plz. | 970-879-2222

www.steamboatsk8church.com

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Ninth and Oak steets | 970-879-0925

www.steamboatstpauls.org

United Methodist Church

Eighth and Oak streets | 970-879-1290

www.heartofsteamboat.com

Venue Church 970-367-7673 | www.venuechurch.info

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Carving the first turns on freshly groomed corduroy.

Enjoyed your summer visit? Come back in the winter and experience all Steamboat has to offer.

• Ski Steamboat Resort’s newest Mahogany Ridge and Fish Creek Canyon area will add 650 additional acres of expert/advanced terrain, making Steamboat the second largest ski resort in Colorado.

• Snowshoe your way through the powder on Rabbit Ears Pass.

• Street events, parades and fireworks at the 111th annual Winter Carnival.

• Catch a fish – try your hand at ice fishing on Stagecoach Resevoir.

• Catch the sunset from the slopes while you ski in the evening at Steamboat Resort.

• Take a long, hot soak in the Strawberry Park Hot Springs –they’re even steamier in the winter.

• Enjoy three days of live music, craft beer and a whole lot of fun at the WinterWonderGrass festival.

• Christmas shopping is more fun under the twinkling lights along Lincoln Avenue.

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Photo NED CREMIN Rider Ned Cremin takes a shot of his board on freshly groomed High Noon at Steamboat Resort.
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