Steamboat ski resort guide

Steamboat ski information

Two thousand metres up in the Colorado Rockies, nestled below one of the largest ski mountains in North America, sits a vibrant ranching community that serves as a constant reminder that the Old West is alive and well. Steamboat, home of "Champagne Powder" snow, offers 165 trails on 2965 acres of terrain, with six peaks filled with groomed cruisers, bumps, steeps, meadows, legendary trees, Mavericks Superpipe and terrain parks. Enjoy genuine small town friendliness and the sophistication of a world class ski resort. Whether you choose to stay in the town or at the base of the slopes you will have a good choice of restaurants, bars and shops, with over 100 local pubs and restaurants, and kids ski and rent free!

Skiing and snowboarding in Steamboat

Ski Information Beginners

The mountain is designed for teaching beginners and tuition from the excellent ski school will soon lead you to great transitionary runs in the Sunshine bowl.

Ski Information Intermediates

With easy, sunny slopes to really boost your confidence, you can simply cruise from dawn to dusk on runs such as Buddy's Run, High Noon and Heavenly Daze.

Ski Information Advanced

Steamboat is recognised as having the best tree-skiing in Colorado, with runs like Shadows and Twilight bringing you down through soft, deep powder in snow-clad pine and aspen groves.

Ski Information Snowboarding

Head for the Pony Express chair for some of the best freeriding while those wanting a jump check out the Sobe Terrain Park with great features including the Mavericks Superpipe. There is also kids' parks for the little ones and beginners.

Snow Savers

• Lift Pass & Ski Hire Price Guarantee - With the following special offers, we guarantee that lift pass and equipment hire will be
the same price or cheaper than buying directly from the resort - or we will refund the difference!

Lift Pass Offers - Adult pricing only
Pre-book lift pass and/or equipment hire by 01/12 & receive FREE days.
Buy 6 days and get 1 free*
Buy 7/8/9 days and receive 2 free*
Buy 10 days and get up to 4 days free*
Not valid for arrivals 24/12-01/01
* Free days are already included in our pricing

Kids Ski & Rent Free
FREE lift pass and equipment hire for children 12 and under with each adult pre-booking a lift pass and
pre-booking equipment for the same duration

Ski Hire Bonus
Pre-book equipment hire and receive following added value worth approximately £5 per day:
* Damage waiver insurance included
* Free overnight storage
* Swap between skis/snowboard as often as you like
* Helmet included in Child Packages

To book Kid Ski & Rent Free please contact the North American reservation team on 0871 971 0579

Please note offers are only available when you pre-book before travel. Contact Reservations or visit our website for qualifying conditions and extra information.

Steamboat at a glance

Fly from

Heathrow direct to Denver. Flights from most other London & regional airports into Denver and Hayden Airports.

Transfer time

Denver: 3 hours & 30 mins.
Hayden: 30 mins (no direct flights from the UK)
Coach transfer included, car hire or private transfers available at a supplement.

Variety of piste

Beginners Ski Rating 
4
Intermediates Ski Rating 
4
Advanced Ski Rating 
4
Snowboarding Rating 
4

Piste fact file:

  • Resort Height

    2,070m (6,900ft)

  • Total Kms of Piste

    2,965 acres

    Piste Type No. of Runs
    Easy 23
    Intermediate 70
    Difficult 72

  • Cross-country

    30kms

  • Longest Run

    5kms

  • Number of Lifts

    22 (1 gondola, 17 chairlifts and 4 drag lifts)

* Terms & Conditions

Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.

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