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Steamboat Springs, Colorado
For outdoor enthusiasts, Steamboat Springs is a spectacular destination any time of year. Stetson and Howler offer easy access to Wildhorse Gondola, just minutes from downtown Steamboat. Or stay at Sugar Ridge—a skier’s paradise with living room fireplace, private deck with hot tub, and ski access right out the back door of the home.
Champagne Powder, Cowboy Town
Although it has earned the moniker of Ski Town, USA, for producing more winter Olympians than any other resort in the country, and has trademarked its 26 feet of average snowfall as "Champagne Powder," Steamboat Springs is a ski town second and a cowboy town first. Since the opening of the resort nearly 50 years ago, the city of Steamboat has encountered some impressive development, from après-ski bars and haute cuisine to a brand new promenade at the base of the gondola with a heated walkway, musical stage, and three-tiered ice castle. But its genuine Western heritage and hospitality, an homage to its cowboy roots, remain.
Quick Facts
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Suggested Airport
Steamboat Springs Airport (HDN) or Denver International Airport (DIA) -
Average temperature
77°F in summer; 30°F in winter -
Closest big city
Denver, Colorado -
Elevation
6,732 feet -
Car recommended?
Yes
Destination Highlights
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Steamboat Ski Resort
Regularly rated among the top resorts in the country for family programs and ski school, Steamboat is a world-class resort that maintains its Western heritage and laid-back feel.
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Strawberry Hot Springs
Venture just 7 miles from town to Strawberry Park Hot Springs, where natural beauty and relaxation meet. Soothe your sore muscles here after a day on the slopes.
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Horseback riding
As a true cowboy town, there are a plethora of horseback riding trails and plenty of ranches where you can saddle up to explore the surrounding areas atop a trusty steed.
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Weather
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Forecasting Your Steamboat Vacation
Summers in Steamboat Springs are mild, cool, and dry; fall is crisp with vibrant changing leaves; and spring is bright and breezy. Winter is exceptionally cold, with highs in the low 30s and plenty of snow for the area’s signature snow sports—Steamboat receives more than 150 feet of snowfall annually.
