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Winter Activities
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Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding
Cross Country Skiing
Snowshoeing
Snowmobiling
Ice Skating
Fishing
Hot Air Balloon Rides
Hot Springs
Tubing
Sleigh Rides
Winter Driving School
Spas
Powder Cat Skiing
Tennis
Ice/Indoor Climbing
Entertainment, Live Theater, Movies
Dancing
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Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding
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Steamboat Ski Area is a world-class resort offering 142 trails, 20 lifts and nearly 3,000 acres of terrain. Steamboat is a complete mountain range: Mt. Werner, Sunshine Peak, Storm Peak, Thunderhead Peak, Christie Peak and Pioneer Ridge. The terrain offers a diversity of trails for all ability levels. Gladed areas of Pioneer Ridge, Sunshine and Storm Peak are Steamboat’s particular claim to fame, with Champagne Powder® in the trees for the most avid powder hounds. Remember, the term Champagne Powder® was coined in Steamboat. For more information click on the link below.
Howelsen Hill boasts a remarkable heritage. It is the oldest ski area in continuous use in Colorado, and has the largest and most complete natural ski jumping complex in North America. Located in Downtown Steamboat Springs. Howelsen Hill has three lifts, and varied terrain. Open to the public daily throughout the winter season. Click on the link below for more information.
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Steamboat Ski Area
Howelsen Hill Ski Area
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Cross Country Skiing
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There are many kilometers of marked trails to choose from on Rabbit Ears Pass, accommodating all skill levels. The Ski Touring Center (970-879-8180) offers 30K of groomed trails for classic and skate skiing and 8K of snowshoe trails. Trails travel along beautiful Fish Creek and throughout the surrounding countryside.
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Cross County Skiing Info
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Snowshoeing
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There are many places to take a snowshoe tour in our area. Try the top of the gondola for guided tours, or cruise around at Howelson Hill. Check with some of the local outdoor shops for other ideas of places to go and don't forget the sunscreen!
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More snowshoe info on Yampavalley.info
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Snowmobiling
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Related Links:
Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Routt National Forest - Hahn's Peak/Bears Ears District
Routt National Forest - Medicine Bow
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Ice Skating
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Howelsen Ice Arena, located next to Howelsen Hill, is northwest Colorado’s premier indoor ice facility. It features an indoor, Olympic-size ice rink for hockey, figure skating and broomball. Lessons are also available. Call 970-879-0341 for more
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Public Skating Schedule and costs
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Fishing
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Several companies offer half-day and full-day winter excursions that usually include transportation, equipment, guides and incredible fishing. Click on the link below for Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Fishing Companies.
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Other information on Fishing
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Hot Air Balloon Rides
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For a leisurely ride above the Yampa Valley, hot-air balloons take off near the base of the resort daily and provide a bird's-eye view of Steamboat. Enjoy spectacular scenery while floating quietly aloft in these beautiful aircraft.
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Hot Air Balloon companies at the Steamboat Chamber
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Hot Springs
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At the end of the day, a soak in one of the local natural hot springs is always in order. The Old Town Hot Springs (970-879-1828) offers hot springs swimming pools, a full-service fitness center, and a water slide for the kids. Or, take a trip with Sweet Pea Tours (970-879-5820) or Windwalker Tours (970-879-8065) up to the Strawberry Park Hot Springs, (970-879-0342), six miles above town for a unique experience in a beautiful setting.
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Hot Springs of Steamboat Springs
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Tubing
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Tubing is offered by the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corportion at the base of the Ski Area. You must be 36" for safety reasons to go on the tubes. Tickets can be purchased at the base of the Mountain.
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Steamboat Ski Area
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Sleigh Rides
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Horse-drawn and snowcat-drawn sleighs will whisk you away over snowy meadows and through forest. You can even choose an evening dinner sleigh ride, the perfect finale to your day. Click
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Sleighrides
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Winter Driving School
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The Bridgestone Winter Driving School offers a variety of Winter Driving instruction. Programs are available for all driving abilities, whether one is a timid novice or a seasoned professional. Experience driving on one of the world's finest ice tracks and develop skills to drive safely and confidently in dangerous winter conditions. Track open daily from December 14th through March 9th.
P.O. Box 774167
1850 Ski Time Square Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
e-mail: mail@winterdrive.com
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Winter Driving School
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Spas
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Pamper yourself with personalized spa sessions including: massage, facials, wraps, waxing and body treatments. Steamboat Grand Day Spa; Sol Day Spa; Bear River Day Spa; Serenity Spa; The Rocky Mountain Spa; The Art of Touch; Body, Mind & Spirit; Healing Hands; Strawberry Park Hot Springs; Health & Rec Center and All About You.
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Spas on Steamboat Chamber
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Powder Cat Skiing
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Experience exhilarating backcountry powder cat skiing with Steamboat Powdercats (800-288-0543 or 970-871-4260). These powerful snowcats will accommodate a total of twelve skiers/riders in warmth and comfort for a day of guaranteed untracked Champagne Powder® on the wide open fields of Buffalo Pass, near the Continental Divide.
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Steamboat Powder Cats
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Tennis
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The Tennis Center at Steamboat features four indoor and six outdoor clay & plexi pave courts, professional instruction and full-service pro shop. North America's premier public indoor-outdoor clay and hard court tennis center. (970-879-8400). Located at 2500 Pine Grove Road, Steamboat Springs. Call (970) 879-8400 to reserve your court.
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More tennis information
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Ice/Indoor Climbing
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Anyone who craves adventure, is sure to enjoy the high-energy fun and thrills of climbing. Ice climbers ascend the famous 230-ft. Fish Creek Falls waterfall; rock climbers challenge several local faces and indoor climbers never face the same course twice. Whether you’re just starting or have been a few times, guides provide years of experience and all the equipment and instruction you need. Rocky Mountain Ventures/Vertical Grip (970-870-8440).
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Entertainment, Live Theater, Movies
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Steamboat offers live music performed by local and nationally known music acts such as Lyle Lovett, Big Head Todd & Chris LeDoux. The Steamboat Community Players, (970-879-3254), offer weekend theatrical performances at the 7th Street Playhouse downtown. If you are a moviegoer, Steamboat has two movie theater complexes, The Chief Plaza Theater, (970-879-0181), and Mountain Movie, (970-879-7299), in Ski Time
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More on Entertainment
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Dancing
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The Center for Movement Arts (CMA) is open to everyone and offers both ongoing and drop-in classes, special workshops, and RG's Dance Club for social dancing. Come join us for FITNESS, CULTURE AND FUN!
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CMA's Current Dance Schedule and Complete Information
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