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REVITALIZATION & IMPROVEMENTS

Steamboat Ski Area has made substantial improvements through its Full Steam Ahead initiative, investing over $220 million to enhance the guest experience. Upgrades include the new Wild Blue Gondola, a top-to-bottom experience that will be the longest & fastest 10-person gondola in North America. The Greenhorn Ranch Learning Center is a new dedicated beginner’s learning area, transforming the way skiers and riders learn. The resort is opening an additional 650 acres of expert/ advanced terrain making Steamboat the 2nd largest ski resort in Colorado. Advances in snowmaking are also being implemented with new automated, Low-E snowmaking technology ensuring more snow coverage. Steamboat has long been known for its pristine intermediate terrain, and this new expansion will put it on the map for the best skiers and snowboarders in the world.

Base Area Improvements

The base area will also be receiving a facelift with a new layout creating an easy-to-navigate resort core, eliminating multiple levels of cumbersome stairs. Skeeter’s Ice Rink is now the centerpiece of Steamboat Square allowing for ice skating in the Winter months and lawn games in the Summer. A large stage for entertainment serves as the perfect spot to host festivals, concerts, and gatherings. Legendary music performances grace the stage throughout the Winter season. The Range is a new Food and Drink Hall offering a plethora of dining options conveniently located right in the heart of the base area. Happy Camp has a new and remodeled location offering the best mountain experience for kids year-round.

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