How to Go Skiing in Steamboat, Colorado

Steamboat is not your average ski resort. With seven separate mountain peaks culminating at a height of 10,568 feet, a 3,668 feet vertical drop, and dozens of acres of terrain park, Steamboat is a snow lover's dream. Add to that 334 inches of annual snowfall and the dream is complete.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access

Book Your Ski Trip to Steamboat

1. Book lodging online on Steamboat's Web site (see Resources below). Choose the type of lodging as well as your preferred price range--inexpensive to expensive. You can even choose accommodations that are right off the slopes.
2. Take advantage of accommodations with amenities. In Steamboat, you'll find lodges with in-unit kitchen facilities, condos with cable TV and townhomes with saunas, all with ski-in/ski-out convenience or with shuttle service available. Call Steamboat Central Reservations at [phone] or [phone] to make reservations.
3. Fly directly into Steamboat Springs to avoid extra travel time on the Colorado roads. You can also fly in to Denver and then travel west on Interstate 70 to Highway 40 north all the way to Steamboat Springs. The drive from Denver to Steamboat Springs is approximately three hours.
4. Log on to Steamboat's Web site for special vacation packages and deals. Call [phone] for more information.
5. Avoid long lines by purchasing lift tickets and season passes online. View all rates on Steamboat's Web site. Call the main ticket office at [phone] for more information.

Conquer the Slopes at Steamboat

6. View an interactive map of the Steamboat resort at the resort Web site. Prepare for your trip and decide which areas of the mountain you'd like to try.
7. Read through a comprehensive daily snow, trail and lift report on Steamboat's Web site. Know which trails are open and plan your day accordingly.
8. Attend ski school to brush up on your skills or to build new ones. Make reservations by calling [phone] or sending an email to [e-mail]. Ski students under the age of 18 must sign a liability release form which is available for download online. Classes are available for every age group and every level of skier.
9. Sign up your kids for one of many kids' programs offered by Steamboat. Ski the day away while your kids have their own personal adventure. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made online.
10. Rent all your ski or snowboard equipment ahead of time by logging on to the Steamboat Web site. Steamboat also offers free overnight storage if you rent from them.

Tips & Warnings

• Book online to take advantage of special ski trip packages to Steamboat, Colorado.

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