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Expert Opinion

"After working a season here, Steamboat is one of my favourite ski resorts. Why? Because there is a locals' feel about the place and it is home to the lightest, driest Champagne powder! Plus the views of Yampa Valley are stunning."

Our expert Caroline Denholm

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Resort Scorecard

Beginners
8 / 10
Intermediates
10 / 10
Experts
8 / 10
Families
8 / 10
Nightlife
9 / 10
Village Charm
9 / 10
Affordability
7 / 10
Non Ski Activities
8 / 10
Sustainable Tourism
3 / 10
Late Nov 10 - 10 Apr 11
Season:
Hayden/ Denver
Nearest Airport:
10hrs direct.
Flight Time:
Yes
Direct Flight:
40 mins/4 Hours
Transfer Time:
Transfer or Car Hire
Transport:
10, 568 ft
Elevation:
3,668 ft
Vertical Drop:
2,965 acres
Ski Area:
18
Ski Lifts:
165
Runs:
44% advanced
42% intermediates
14% beginners
Grade:

Steamboat is a fun ski town with a Wild West flavour which comes from the town's ranching heritage. It is the home of champagne powder and Steamboat prides itself on being a real town rather than a manufactured ski resort.

The skiing is diverse with lovely rolling groomers through the trees on the front side of the mountain and some steeper runs in the bowls on the back of the mountain. It makes an excellent destination to learn to ski and snowboard - there is a special area just for beginners, and once you have mastered the basics, the rest of the mountain is easily accessible by chairlifts and the gondola.

There is a choice of accommodation at the base of the ski area and in the town of Steamboat which is a few miles away - the two are linked by a free shuttle bus. Steamboat town is the livelier of the two locations and has affordable hotel type accommodation, whereas the self-catering condo accommodation and higher-end hotels tend to be around the base of the ski area. One Steamboat Place was added at the base of the mountain in Dec 2009, a very attractive new addition housing new retail outlets, a restaurant and ski school ticket office.

If at the end of the ski day you are still raring to go there are plenty of other activities on offer including snowmobiling, dog sledding, riding, and skating - more relaxing is a trip to the natural hot springs. Also, new for 2009 was the Ghost Ranch Saloon, a gorgeous new pub and music venue downtown.

   

   Steamboat Resort Offers 10/11

      Take advantage of resort offers and save!

     

 

      Lift Pass & 
      Rental Offers:

Buy 8 days and get up to 6 extra days free
(Book by 15 Nov; adult tickets only, not valid 25 Dec - 1 Jan. Can combine with Kids ski free offer)
Buy 6 days and get 1 extra day free
Buy 7, 8 or 9 days and get 2 extra days free
Buy 10 days and get 4 extra days free
(Adult tickets only, not valid 25 Dec - 01 Jan. Can combine with kids ski free offer)

   
      Kids:

Kids 12 and under ski free
(For 3 resort pass valid only for Early, Mid Winter 2 and Late seasons. One free per adult buying a minimum of 5 day 3 resort ticket. For Steamboat only pass minimum 5 day adult ticket must be bought)
Kids 5 and under ski free

Kids 12 and under rent free
(one free child per adult buying a minimum 5 day rental. Valid all season)

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The air holidays and flights shown are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 4488. ATOL Protection extends primarily to customers who book and pay in United Kingdom. In the unlikely event of our insolvency, the CAA will ensure that you are not stranded abroad and will arrange to refund any money you have paid to us for an advance booking. For futher information, visit the ATOL web site at www.atol.org.uk. For holidays that do not include flights, you are protected by Tour Operator Failure Cover Insurance.