STEAMBOAT-SKI TOWN, U.S.A.®, an authentic western town with a BIG mountain, is one of the premier resort destinations, due to abundant Champagne Powder® snow, amazing trees, Olympic heritage, off-mountain activities, array of lodging options and family programs rated the best in the industry.

New for 2007/08, a record $16+ million in on-mountain investments, highlighted by the six-passenger Christie Peak Express.Getting here is easy with the resort's direct flight program and new $18 million Steamboat/Hayden Airport facility!

Steamboat has something for everyone. Try a soak in the legendary natural hot springs, ride a snowmobile along the continental divide, relax in a horse-drawn sleigh ride, or simply enjoy the majestic views of the Rocky Mountains from a hot-air balloon.

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1. There are over 150 natural springs in the Steamboat Springs area. Historically, the Ute Indians used the springs for their medicinal powers.

2. Steamboat has sent 69 athletes to the Winter Olympics since 1932, more than any other town in North America.

3. Steamboat is home of Champagne Powder® snow - the only place you'll find this type of light, dry snow.

Steamboat Ski Resort Legendary Western tradition sets Steamboat apart from every other ski resort. With six peaks, nearly 3,000 acres of terrain, Champagne Powder® snow, Olympic heritage and family programs rated best in the industry, Steamboat - Ski Town, U.S.A.® is a premier resort desination. 800.922.2722, 970.879.6111 or www.steamboat.com.

Howelsen Ski Area
The oldest ski area in continuous use in Colorado, Howelsen is located in downtown Steamboat Springs. 970.879.8499 or www.howelsen.com.

Natural Hot Springs
Enjoy numerous natural rock pools, ranging in temperature from mild to hot at Strawberry Park Hot Springs, located roughly 7 miles from downtown Steamboat or at Steamboat Springs Health and Recreation Center. Both spots are a perfect way to unwind and get away from it all in a beautiful setting.

Howelsen Ice Arena
Northwest Colorado's premier indoor ice facility, with an Olympic size ice rink.

Winter Driving School
Learning to handle your car on icy roads is possible at the Bridgestone Winter Driving School. The school teaches the theory and practice of skillful, confident driving on ice and snow.

Scholarship and Opening Day
November 2007
Scholarship Day marks the first day of the season with revenues from the day's specially priced lift tickets benefitting the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Scholarship Fund. This fund provides support for local kids participating in Club programs.

Steamboat Ski Jam V
January 2008
Combining sound, sight, and sport, Ski Jam offers the rare opportunity to experience the foremost jam bands and world-class snowboarding and skiing at Steamboat.

34rd Annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill
January 2008
It all began more than 30 years ago when Billy Kidd, Steamboat's
Director of Skiing, and Larry Mahan, six-time All-Around World Champion cowboy, decided to invite a few of the ProRodeo stars to Steamboat for a day of skiing. The cowboys had such a great time that the Downhill has become the most popular event of the season with around 100 of the best professional rodeo cowboys competing in the most unique ski rodeo in the country. Sponsored by Bud Light, the Cowboy Downhill is always scheduled to coincide with the National Western Stock Show in Denver.

Family Snow Festival
January 2008

95th Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival
February 2008
The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, one of the largest and oldest winter sports clubs in the U.S., hosts the 95th Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival, the oldest continuing Winter Carnival west of the Mississippi. The carnival features racing, ski jumping, chariot racing, a parade featuring Steamboat's skiing high school band (the only one in the United States), the famous ski jöring events down Lincoln Avenue, and the spectacular night show featuring the legendary Lighted Man & fireworks display.

NASTAR National Championships
March 2008

27th Annual Cardboard Classic
April 2008
features homemade crafts constructed only from cardboard, glue, string, water based paint, duct tape and masking tape racing down the face of Headwall to a hysterical finish.

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All dates and events subject to change without notice.