Four Good Reasons to Ski Steamboat, Colorado, USA

Snow

Genuine Old West America, not a purpose-built resort
Friendly, sincere and welcoming natives
Informal, relaxed and carefree atmosphere
2,965 acres/1,189 hectares, 18 lifts (including an 8-passenger gondola + 8 express chairs) and 165 trails.
Great piste variety: 44% Expert/42% Intermediate/14% Beginner
World-famous tree skiing
Excellent snowboarding: trees, easy movement around the mountain, SoBe Terrain Park, Mavericks Superpipe, extensive natural freestyle terrain
No crowding and no lift lines
USD$16 million in on-mountain improvements for winter 2007-2008: Christie Peak Express 6-pack lift, Headwall regrade and more.

Easy access through our Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN), only 37km away
20,000 guest beds, ranging from a humble B&B to AAA Four-Diamond luxury at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel, and plenty of slopeside accommodation
A wealth of well-appointed self-catering apartments and two full-service supermarkets for provisioning
More than 100 bars and restaurants for all tastes and budgets
Attentive guest service at every turn
Free city shuttles and affordable private transportation all over town
Everything you expect-and more! Strawberry Park Hot Springs, winter horseback riding, ice driving school, hot air ballooning and all the usual winter activities

Families: Skiing magazine says that Steamboat is ” the #1 Family Resort in the West,” Kids Ski Free, excellent childcare and teaching programs, Winter Carnival (early Feb), 10 cinema screens and of course, great snow!
Couples: Great variety of bars and restaurants, spa packages, Guided Gourmet Snowshoe tour, romantic strolls along the Yampa River, and of course, great snow!
Singles and groups: Big apartments with multiple beds, 100+ bars and restaurants, Strawberry Park Hot Springs and of course, great snow!

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