While not limited to the following list, these are some of our favorite activities and places to visit when taking a break from the slopes.

Winter and Spring Fly-Fishing – No kidding here, there is great fishing available in Steamboat Springs during the winter. We have some spectacular Tailwater fisheries that never freeze and in late February or early March miles of great water opens up.  If you are a fly-fisherman and haven’t fished here in the winter make sure to plan to ski in the morning then spend a half day fly-fishing with a local guide.

Cross- Country and Skate Skiing – Steamboat has amazing nordic skiing opportunities, which is a big part of why so many Olympians have come from Steamboat. Right in town, you can ski where the Olympians train, at Howelsen Hill. Other options include the Sheraton Golf course, the extensive network of trails at Catamount Lake or right up Mt. Werner. Further outside of town there is a network of trails around Rabbit Ears Pass and Steamboat Lake. No matter which trails you decide to ski, the terrain varies, but the views are all gorgeous.

SnowShoeing – Snowshoeing opportunities are nearly unlimited, and is an activity that can be well planned in advance or can be a spur of the moment trek right out your front door. Local trails, such as Spring Creek or the 5,000 acres on Emerald Mountain can be easily accessed from downtown. Along with these, Rabbit Ears and nearly unlimited National Forest and wilderness offers trails with stunning views of the Valley. If you are interested in a guided tour, the mountain offers a snow shoe tour which ends with a gourmet lunch. Whether you are following the cross country trails on Emerald or just heading off into the woods, the expansive trail system around town is more than enough to tire yourself out.

Snowmobiling – Your adrenaline can still pump even if your not out on the slopes. Snowmobiling tours offer a great way to see the backwoods of Steamboat in a different setting. Picking you up right at your lodge, Steamboat Snowmobiling Tours, provides many different tour options, depending if you want to spend some time skiing before you go, or you can spend an entire day touring around the Flattops or Continental Divide. All options are designed to maximize your time spent cruising around and exploring the National Forests surrounding Steamboat Springs.

Strawberry Park Hot Springs – While also a place to visit in the summer, soaking in the hot springs next to a huge bank of fluffy snow is a different experiance. A great way to relax after a tough day of skiing or snowboarding, this natural hot springs is divided into four pools all ranging in temperature so you can be sure to find one that suits you well. Sweet Pea Tours organizes a pick-up and drop-off right at your condo or townhome.

Sleigh Ride Dinners – Sleigh rides are often thought to be magical or romantic, and those in Steamboat successfully capture both feelings. As you sink in to the comforts of the sleigh and warm up with your wool blanket, the sleighs take you on a moonlight tour of the woods, stopping for a warm, beautifully prepared dinner.  Set in different locations around Steamboat, your significant other or family will love this experience. Whether you decide to ride through the Aspen groves at Sunset Ranch, enjoy your dinner in a cozy tepee at Elk River Guest Ranch, or ride behind a snowcat across the ski mountain, the experiance will leave you breathless.