Winter Activities in Steamboat Springs

2012 Winter Carnival Schedule in Steamboat Springs Below we have included the 2012 Winter Carnival Schedule for Steamboat Springs. Hope you enjoy! Winter Carnival Street Events On Saturday and Sunday hundreds of people line Lincoln Avenue to witness the Street Events. The Street Events are a wildly popular and entertaining show featuring children on skis [...]

Steamboat Springs pursuit of the ‘Bike Town USA’ moniker is continuing to gain more recognition across the country. Outside Magazine wrote in a blog post on Wednesday about Steamboat’s look forward at becoming more recognized for the summer activities and local trail infrastructure. The author begins the article questioning whether Steamboat, of all the towns [...]

The first annual Pro Cycling Challenge that came through Steamboat this past weekend seemed to be a success on all counts. With fans pouring in downtown and covering the courthouse lawn everyone seemed to be beside themselves as they watched the finish. The finish was a photo finish with almost every rider coming into the [...]

Off to a bit of a late start this year, tubing season has officially now begun as the Yampa River has finally dropped below 800cfs.  ‘Record spring snowpack led to a longer-than-usual runoff period. Tubers typically are able to get on the river on about July 4, but this year, the Routt County Sheriff’s Office [...]

A yearly event that coincides with the Balloon Rodeo, Art in the Park In addition to the fun display of local talent in fields ranging from photography and painting to fun sculptures and Christmas Tree Ornaments.  While the rain was threatening on Saturday it held off through the afternoon to allow everyone to get out [...]

The 23rd Annual Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup is this weekend in Steamboat Springs. An event where over 500 Mustang Owners will arrive in Steamboat on Thursday the 16th, through Sunday the 19th. A great Fathers Day weekend event! The events schedule includes a scenic mountain tour, auto cross, Friday night social, Show n’ Shine Car [...]

The streets are coned off, the weather is shaping up nicely, and Steamboat is welcoming running fanatics who have traveled here from around the country.  This can only mean one thing: its Marathon season.  Today ended the last day of registration for the Steamboat Marathon, Half-Marathon and 10K and the race will begin at 7:30 [...]

Haymaker Golf Course in Steamboat is scheduled to open their greens tomorrow, officially kicking off the summer for Golfers throughout the Yampa Valley.  With Steamboat’s penchant for erratic weather, the opening is tentative and will be decided based on the weather.  The quick warming of temperatures throughout the valley have allowed much of the snow [...]

Steamboat’s Biking is beginning to attract attention on a broader scale. Denver Magazine, just released an article in their latest issue that follows the authors journey on the 26 mile ride along the Continental Divide trail. Citing the fantastic community involvement behind biking in Steamboat, he cites Steamboat Springs as one of the best places [...]

Buffalo Pass has set a new record. The Snow accumulation for this season is currently sitting at over 200 inches deep, with 72.6 inches of water content. “This exceeds the previous record reading of 71.1 inches of water equivalent measured in 1978.” This snowpack on the pass is about the equivalent of 6 feet of [...]

Spring Mountain Biking in Steamboat Springs.  With the record setting snow base we had this year, mountain biking in Steamboat is still a few weeks away.  So for those interested in getting their legs warmed up a few weeks early, spring mountain biking means heading out of town to Fruita or Moab.  We went out [...]

When the lifts stop running and the temperatures begin to warm, some are at a bit of a loss for sports or activities to take up until the summer arrives! 1. Ski – With the deepest base in Steamboat’s History grab a pair of snowshoes or your skins and hike up the mountain or Buff [...]

Steamboat’s pursuit of the moniker ‘Bike Town USA’ appears to well underway. Organizers are currently hoping that the first trails of the planned downhill mountain bike park in Steamboat will be shovel ready by mid-July. Steamboat, currently known by the nickname ‘Ski Town USA’ is also pursuing getting the nickname ‘Bike Town USA.’ The quest [...]

Spring is in the air in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.  While there are only 2.5 weeks left with the mountain open, there is still many events left and it appears as though more snow is on the way!  Springillicious gives skiers and snowboards the opportunity to ride any 4 days from Friday, April 1 to Closing [...]

The 2011 Best of the Boat Results were released last night showing off local and visitors favorite places, people, restaurants, ski runs, events and more in Steamboat Springs. This years survey was extremely popular and was completed by 3,172 voters. The survey was a great idea to help people show their love for their favorite [...]

With the temperatures warming and the Ice Bar at Slopeside Grill opening this week, it appears as though spring is really in the air in Steamboat.  Adding to the fun, the resort is extending lift hours this Saturday to help those interested in skiing or snowboarding a few extra runs before hitting the Apres Ski [...]

Local Nordic Combined athlete Billy Demong was featured in a recent and interactive WSJ article!  The article discusses his success in the 2010 Winter Olympics along with what efforts are required to maintain the fitness to be competitive at a World Championship Level.  ‘Mr. Demong and his teammates Johnny Spillane, Todd Lodwick, Brett Camerota won [...]

2nd day skiing this year and it already time to get your powder legs ready!  We got up to Dry Lake Campground this morning at 615 and carefully stuck skins to the bottom of our skis and started hiking up the road.  About a mile up we cut into the woods and began breaking trail [...]

Steamboat has long been a destination for incredible mountain weddings. Just outside of town are numerous ranches and outdoor spaces that can be rented for the day. Imagine the bride meeting her groom in a horse drawn carriage, or saying ‘I do’ as the Steamboat Valley spreads out below you. Bella Vista is an incredible [...]

This past weekend Wildhorse Meadows hosted a cyclocross event on their property next to Trailhead Lodge – just below the base of the ski area. The 1.8 mile loop proved to be quite challenging but very successful event for those involved. Almost 100 riders turned out for the race and while very tired crossing the [...]

A beautiful day, this morning I got out for a nice leisurely bike ride on Mad Creek Trail. For those who have not had the opportunity to enjoy this trail, it is one of my favorites in Steamboat. And with the changing of the seasons it is a trail I would highly recommend everyone take [...]

In celebration of the relationship between dog handlers and their sheepdogs, Mariane Sasak has organized the Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge. Handlers, through voice and whistle commands, have their dogs herd sheep through a complicated obstacle course. The stock dog challenge is free for visitors and reminds us how intelligent dogs are and how useful they [...]

Serving traditional Mexican food, Fiesta Jalisco is one of the best Mexican Restaurants in town. The carne asada is a local’s favorite for good reason – The seasonings will have you smacking your lips for days. It’s not spicy, but the portions are big, the flavors fantastic and if you make friends with the staff [...]

Bellas wine bar is a fairly new addition to Steamboat’s Downtown. The cellar-like atmosphere lends itself to the fragrant aromas of wine and cheese. The space is uncluttered, using stone walls for effect and pillowed benches for seating. While the space has an old-world flavor, the feel is as sophisticated as the wine menu. The [...]

Time to mark your calendars! While the temps are still reaching the upper 80s, the buzz about the upcoming ski season has already started. Fueled by many different events – season ticket prices currently at their cheapest, the big tent sale coming up, and now the first official (to my knowledge) date for a snowboard [...]

The 7th Annual Steamboat Wine Festival had another successful year, drawing a around 3,000 people to different parts of the festivals and events. ‘The three-day event features daily seminars on everything from whiskey to wine glass shapes, and nightly gatherings offer tastings from international wineries and some local restaurants.’ The events occurred all around Steamboat, [...]

Steamboat’s pursuit to also be know by the moniker Bike Town USA has many thinking of ways to improve Steamboat’s biking scene. Currently improving Steamboat’s downhill-only trails is on the forefront of the discussion. ‘Jim Schneider, ski area vice president of skier services, said the first two trails for what will become a bike park [...]

The Yampa River Botanic Park, located between downtown Steamboat and the mountain, is in the middle of the Music on the Green summer concert series. Every Thursday afternoon, from 12-1, the Botanic Park sponsors a group of musicians to come and play a set on the large lawn in the middle of the Park. This [...]

Here’s the low down on Summer activities in Steamboat Springs from the ski area.  It is gorgeous now in Steamboat and everyone is making the most of the the good weather to get out and play in town and the surrounding areas.  Make some plans to get outside and  enjoy summer in Steamboat soon. Here [...]

Come downtown on Saturdays to the weekly farmers’ market on 6th Street next to the Routt County Courthouse. Featuring locally and regionally grown meats, produce, baked goods, cheeses, sauces, plants, handcrafted arts and crafts, live music, hot food, and more. Now in it’s 6th year, the market has become the not to be missed weekly [...]

On Monday, June 7th, Steamboat’s Yampa River rose up to 6.5 feet, the highest level in seven years and matching the average bank-full level of the river due to the warm temperatures and the rapid snow-melt. A local photographer took a phenomenal photo of the Howelsen Hill tunnel where the Yampa River Core Trail crosses [...]

Lake Catamount in the Morning-time Not only does Steamboat have world class skiing, epic biking and hiking trails and million dollar views, we also host an array of musical and theatrical performance, a wide variety of art galleries and some of the most exciting events for kids, adults and the whole family to enjoy! To [...]

Storm Peak by John A. Flanagan John Flanagan, an international best-selling author, is known for his fantasy series “The Ranger’s Apprentice,” has chosen Colorado for the location of “Storm Peak,” his first adult mystery. This is great for teen readers to the ski town of Steamboat Springs, which is a big leap. “The book ‘Storm [...]

Weather Update: We had a warm and windy weekend in Steamboat, summer-like conditions persisted all weekend. The weekend weather was sunny and warm, though high winds, but turned out to be a great weekend here in Steamboat. Steamboat was not under the advisory like most of Western Colorado, had a high wind advisory all weekend [...]