Steamboat Ski Resort
Steamboat Resort is a major ski area in the Western United States, located in northwestern Colorado at Steamboat Springs. Its coldest months, January, February and December, bring highs of 31–35°F.
A ski area, 3 mi southeast of Steamboat Springs
3,666 feet of vertical
194 runs and 24 lifts. That’s more vertical than 96% of the 232 U.S. ski areas we track.
About 185 inches of snow a year
The nearest weather station records about 185" of snow in a normal winter, with January nights around 6°. When to go ↓
Steamboat Springs is the nearest base
Steamboat Springs is 3 miles northwest, with 76 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
The weather by month
The weather near Steamboat shifts through the year, as below.
Steamboat Ski Resort
Steamboat Resort is a major ski area in the Western United States, located in northwestern Colorado at Steamboat Springs. Operated by the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation, it is located on Mount Werner, a mountain in the Park Range in the Routt National Forest. Originally named Storm Mountain ski area, it opened on January 12, 1963.
The ski area has 297 named trails spread over 2,965 acres (4.6 sq mi; 12.0 km2). Of those, 14% are classified as beginner-level, 42% as intermediate, and 44% as advanced. It also contains the Mavericks Superpipe, one of the premier half-pipes in North America. Limited trails available for night skiing began to be offered in the 2013–14 season.
- Type
- Ski area
- Terrain
- 194 runs · 3,666 ft vertical · 24 lifts
- Wikipedia readers
- 8K a year
- Official site
- steamboat.com
A base for Steamboat Ski Resort
The nearest towns with places to stay are Steamboat Springs (76) and Yampa (3).
Steamboat Springs
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
13,557 people · 30% vacation homes
3 mi northwest of Steamboat
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Steamboat | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steamboat Springs 30% vacation homes | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 76 49 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 13,557 | $982K | C+ |
| Oak Creek | 16 mi southwest | 25 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 834 | $377K | — |
| Yampa | 22 mi south | 35 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 373 | $350K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near Steamboat
You can reach each of these within 69 miles.
58 mi National ParkRocky Mountain National Park4.2M visitors a year
63 mi MountainLongs Peak
62 mi Ski areaVail322 runs · 3,523 ft vertical
60 mi Ski areaBeaver Creek245 runs · 4,046 ft vertical
66 mi Canyon & gorgeGlenwood Canyon69 mi Theme parkGlenwood Caverns
62 mi National forestWhite River National Forest67 mi Ski areaWinter Park Resort155 runs · 2,898 ft verticalPhoto credits
Rocky Mountain National Park: Charles M. Sauer -- Charlessauer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Longs Peak: Photo by Scott Bauer., Public domain · Vail: Rudi Riet from Washington, DC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Beaver Creek: Unknown, Public domain · Glenwood Canyon: White River National Forest U.S. Forest Service, Public domain · White River National Forest: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Public domain
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Questions about Steamboat
What town is Steamboat Ski Resort near?
Steamboat Springs, CO, about 3 miles northwest.
What is the closest airport to Steamboat Ski Resort?
Yampa Valley (HDN), about 23 miles away. The nearest big hub is Denver (DEN), about 119 miles.
Where should I stay near Steamboat Ski Resort?
Steamboat Springs (3 mi, 76 places to stay) and Yampa (22 mi, 3 places to stay).
Advice from Steamboat Springs
No one has shared advice yet; Steamboat Springs’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.