“Bear footprints spotted in this mornings snowfall!” Spring weather and rapidly melting snow have roused some of Steamboat Springs’ furriest residents, as this footprint was spotted this morning with the early snowfall dusting around beautiful Steamboat. As the bears start to wake from hibernation, it’s no surprise that we’ll start seeing them at places across [...]

Steamboat Springs lies against the western ridge of the Continental Divide and is nearly surrounded by the 520,000-acre Routt National Forest and three wilderness areas. Add to that mix two ski areas, four Colorado State Parks, hot springs, lakes, rivers and trail systems that offer outdoor enthusiasts an endless supply of adventures. There are more [...]

While some days this past week have topped the thermometer at 65 degrees, the winter is not over yet. Waking up this morning to a few inches covering my car i was surprised at how much had come in over the night. But as the saying goes, ‘ if you dont like the weather in [...]

“Beautiful Saturday in April off the Bike Trail!” Another highlight of Steamboat is the bike trail that leads through the entire city. We just jumped on the bike trail at the south end of town and headed toward the downtown area. All in all it was about a 3.5-4.0 mile walk. The bike trail follows [...]

Billy Kidd, silver medalist in the 1964 Olympics and director of skiing at the Steamboat Springs Ski Resort, still loves to ski. 46 years after his Olympic silver medal, the first for any American in alpine skiing Billy was featured on ESPN.com. Commemorating him for his dedication to the sport and to Steamboat the article [...]

Another season quickly flew by and the Steamboat Ski Resort has closed down the gondolas and chairs, officially ending the the 2009-2010 season. And with temps up to 65 yesterday it was perfect timing, summer feeling as though it truly is just around the corner. The weather this year was fantastic all weekend with slushy [...]

Ill be the first to admit I was beginning to oil up my bike chain and bring out the shorts last week. But as almost to mock my excitement, Mother Nature decided that winter was not quite over in Steamboat Springs. And that is fine with me! I have set my phone up to text [...]

Journey through Steamboat Springs, Colorado! SITUATED in the Yampa River Valley in Colorado’s northwestern corner, Steamboat Springs exudes a subtle beauty. Fresh snow blankets the meadows and aspens and Douglas firs look as if they’ve been dipped in frost. Storms from the Pacific charge unimpeded into Steamboat releasing froths of ”champagne” powder onto its peaks.  [...]

Beginnings of a Bike Town in Steamboat Springs, Colorado! The remarkable Olympians of Steamboat Springs traveled this year to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games 1,400 miles away to Vancouver, British Columbia. While hauling home an unprecedented collection of medals and great accomplishments. We hoped to define Steamboat Springs as more than the home of Winter [...]

Steamboat’s Strawberry Hot Springs! Some information on the Strawberry Hot Springs here in Steamboat also a picture of a recent trip taken at the beautiful and relaxing Hot Springs in March of 2010. Just outside of Steamboat Springs nestled alongside Hot Springs Creek lies one of the most spectacular mineral springs in the world. Imagine relaxing [...]

With the temperatures beginning to warm up and the layers of clothing starting to disappear, the resort is offering discounted lift tickets for the last 2 weeks in April. From April 2nd through the 11th, closing day, you can ski for under $25 each day. Included is both Friday afternoons in April are free! So [...]

Fly-Fishing on the Yampa River Fishermen are perhaps the greatest storytellers in the world. Together, they represent a vast repository of both legends and true-life experiences. Why? Because each fishing trip, each cast, and each fish caught is a unique event. Caught 4 fish in the beautiful Yampa Valley River. It is March here in [...]

Full moons are typically seen with moderate interest and for the cramp they put on stargazing. In Steamboat, for many, the light gives us the ability to extend the day and continue enjoying the activities we love, long into the night. I spent this past Friday night back on the mountain climbing up, really earning [...]

More snow made its way to Mt. Werner and Steamboat and everyone in town was ready to hit the mountain hard. Spending Saturday hiking up the mountain, i had the opportunity to see many areas previously undiscovered. A cool new way to enjoy the ski mountain. Today having 6 fresh new inches, the mountain looked [...]

As dusk approached last night i found myself driving up toward Dry Lake Campground getting mentally prepared for the upcoming run. Having done this run numerous times in the warm, dry and comfortable summer months is one thing, but I have only been up here once for hiking in the winter. And that was to [...]

The Winter Carnival kicked off on Wednesday with a celebration honoring the Winter Carnival Queen. Festivities continued yesterday with cross country obstacle races, snowboard jam sessions and mountain biking down snow covered Howelsen Hill. Events can get a bit competitive, but are designed mainly for the enjoyment of those involved and the long-lasting memories created. [...]

After a few weeks of blue skies and warmer weather, snow has come back to Steamboat! Looking to stay through the weekend, hopefully we get hit hard! Check out the picture of downtown in the snow, great to see.

While the weather in Steamboat has not provided us with the amount of snow we have become accustomed to after the past few years, there still are stashes of fresh snow out there. You just have to look a bit harder than usual. I went up to Buff Pass with a few friends last Thursday [...]

Steamboat Springs is soon to be crowded by music fans for the next few weeks. With two music festivals coming into town, there is sure to be a show or two stopping by Steamboat in the next few days you might be interested in. The first, ‘MusicFest’ is a concert series focused toward out-of-town travelers. [...]

Having family in town often leads me to eat in many places i do not throughout the rest of the year. With my mom, dad, and sister we rode up the gondola last night at 6pm, bundled in our blankets, waiting anxiously for our sleigh ride we were very excited to finally get to the [...]

With Christmas only days away and the Olympic Trials beginning tomorrow, now is the perfect time to be in Steamboat. With events taking place both at Howlesen and Mt. Werner all day tomorrow and some of Thursday morning it is a great chance to see some future Olympians up-close. And even if you decide to [...]

I finally made it out this weekend with some friends in search of that perfect Christmas Tree. We decided to search on top of Buff Pass toward Soda Mtn. We quickly learned that snowshoes probably would have been quite helpful as we sunk into some snowbanks up to our hips. The tree that i eventually [...]

Yesterday was a great day! My first full day of skiing all season had my legs a bit tuckered as i slowly stepped out of my skis at the end of the day. But with the new terrain open i couldn’t pass up the opportunity to ski until the lifts were gradually shutting down. With [...]

With a majority of the icy spots covered, early this morning Mt. Werner had the first of hopefully many powdery days. The temperature was bitter cold and only got chillier as you skied down the mountain and through the always-running snow-making-machines. I was grateful for my laziness over the past few days, and my short [...]

The next week looks like it could be a big one. “The two storm systems expected to hit Steamboat Springs this weekend could blanket Mount Werner with more than a foot of snow by Tuesday afternoon.” While only a few runs are currently opening on the mountain, the conditions are improving each day. The snow-making [...]

As i was driving home last night I couldn’t help but notice the quick change of evening scenery on the mountain. I took a small detour and drove around the different developments and enjoyed how many have already hung Christmas lights in trees surrounding their lodges and townhomes. While waiting for the snow to pile-up [...]

While Howelsen does not open until December 5th, the mountain looks beautiful this morning. With the recent snowfalls and snow-blowing on the mountain, it looks better with each passing day. With opening day over at Mt. Werner tomorrow everyone is thinking skiing. Should be a great day!

While a bit early for some, The Routt National Forest ranger offices are officially open for people looking to get their Christmas Tree early this season. Tree permits are available at $10 a piece, and can be picked up at one of five locations around Routt County. While initially might be tempted to pull your [...]

If you haven’t already been getting excited for ski season, now is definitley the time. Just looking outside as everything is white gets me excited. But now that the snow is here, and you are constantly wishing you were floating down through 12 in of pow in the backcountry what can you do? Watch ski [...]

Before moving to Steamboat, the weather really only determined how many layers I would wear and if I would bike to work. In Steamboat, perhaps only more noticeable than other cities, lifestyles take dramatic shifts with the sudden changes of the weather. While fall hit early in town, cyclical weather patterns have delayed the winter [...]

For those who have never had the opportunity to visit Steamboat at the end of October, Halloween is celebrated a bit differently. While not a large town in population, the town is geographically very spread-out, making door to door trick-or-treating a bit difficult for many. As a solution Lincoln Ave. closes down from 5-7 and [...]

Steamboat is well-known for its bright, laid-back summers and our high stashes of fresh powder in the winter. But despite its beauty, fall is often forgotten as a time to visit or enjoy the boat. I’ve thrown together a list of my favorite activities to enjoy throughout the fall to help inspire locals on great [...]

Gaining more national recognition, Steamboat was recently mentioned in the USA Today for its fantastic and great place to own a second residence. The author shares nothing but positive sentiments for the town, praising the Champagne powder and the tendency for Steamboat to get hit hard with large snow storms. He also mentions the allure [...]