Steamboat | Colorado | 2025 Information

Affectionately known as "Ski Town, U.S.A." and "The Boat", Steamboat Resort is the second-largest ski resort in Colorado. It is located in the Park Range of the Rocky Mountains. Steamboat currently offers over 3,700 acres of terrain, 3 parks, and 182 trails serviced by 23 lifts.

Snowfall and Conditions At Steamboat Resort

On average, Steamboat Resort receives over 300 inches of snowfall annually. Enhanced snow making technology ensures consistent coverage and an early opening of Sunshine Peak and Greenhorn Ranch. Look here for more detailed Steamboat mountain stats and the current weather conditions at Steamboat.

Winter at Steamboat Resort

Steamboat is renowned for its Champagne Powder® snow, a phrase coined by local rancher Joe McElroy in the 1950s. Joe claimed the famously light and dry snow was “tickling his nose like champagne”.

Steamboat is one of only a few Colorado resorts to offer night skiing. It opens five groomed trails ranging from beginner to advanced terrain for night skiing: Sitz, See Me, Vogue, Stampede, and Lil’ Rodeo.

Winter Activities in Steamboat Resort: Skiing, Snowboarding, Private and Group Lessons for Adults and Kids, Cross-Country / Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing, Ice Skating, Snowmobile Tours, Horseback Rides, Hot Springs, Night Skiing, First Tracks.

Summer at Steamboat Resort

Steamboat Resort offers activities for every age and interest throughout the summer. Mountain bikers will enjoy 2,200 vertical feet and miles of cross-country and downhill trails filled with natural and man-made features. Downhill, cross-country, cruiser, and e-cruiser bike rentals are available, as well as lessons and clinics tailored to all skill levels.

There are several relaxing hot springs around the area, and the iconic Yampa River is packed with lively water activities up and down its shores. Find a full list of things to do in summer at Steamboat here.

Summer Activities in Steamboat Resort: Mountain Biking, Recreational Biking, Hiking, Scenic Gondola Rides, Hot Springs, Hot Air Balloon Rides, Rafting, Golf, Hot Springs.

Getting Around Steamboat Resort

Steamboat Resort is located two miles outside the town of Steamboat Springs (about 20 minutes by shuttle). Many lodging properties offer on-call shuttle service to easily transport guests to town or around the resort.

The convenient and complimentary Steamboat Springs Transit (SST) system offers transportation between the ski area, downtown, and various accommodations.

Ride-share options and cabs are also available.

What’s New at Steamboat Resort

In 2024, Steamboat completed phase one of the “Full Steam Ahead” expansion project. The improvements you can now enjoy include:

• 650 new acres of expert terrain in Mahogany Ridge.
• The Wild Blue Gondola, a top-to-bottom 10-person gondola (the longest and fastest in North America).
• Greenhorn Ranch, a dedicated terrain-based learning center.
• A new base area with improved accessibility, Skeeters Ice Rink, the new Mountain Stage, and The Range Food & Drink Hall.

New lodging options, hospitality offerings, and a redesigned gondola transit center are slated for future phases of the project.

Plan a Trip to Steamboat Resort

Steamboat Resort offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and world-class outdoor recreation year-round. Whether staying in the historic downtown or slopeside at the resort, your getaway vacation starts with a home base. Explore Steamboat lodging here.