Activities

We’ve produced more Olympic athletes than any other town. We’ve got two ski areas: Mt. Werner (three peaks, 2965 acres, 165 trails) and Howelsen Hill (Colorado’s oldest ski area) just minutes from our front door. We’ve got hundreds of square miles of untouched backcountry powder . There’s a reason we’re called “Ski Town, U.S.A.®” Click for easy ski and snowboard rentals in Steamboat Springs, CO

Steamboat Springs, Colorado is the gateway to some of the finest snowmobile terrain in the world. There’s open glades, frozen lakes, and of course rolling hills and steeps teeming with deep powder. Bring your own sled or rent one (specially tuned and geared for our conditions). Ask nicely and we might even share some of our secret spots with you! Snowmobile rentals, gear and guides in Steamboat Springs.

Designs and materials have changed, but the basic idea remains the same: spread out your weight and walk on snow. Modern snow shoes let you do it all from heart searing cardio on groomed trails to climbing high and earning your turns to viewing nature’s own awe inspring snow sculptures.

An inner tube, a snowy slope and gravity. Three simple ingredients for a good time. With no real way to steer, the only guarantee you have is that you will reach the bottom of the hill. How many twists and turns it will take to get there is anyone’s guess and part of the fun. Tubing is available at the bases of both Mt. Werener and Howelsen Hill. Click for tubing info, schedules and rates.

Experience one of the most unique partnerships in all of the outdoors as you drive a team of Alaskan Huskies through a pristine frozen wilderness located just outside of Steamboat Springs. With 27 years of experience, Grizzle-T is a real racing dog kennel participating in races across the country; including Alaska’s world famous Iditarod. Dog sledding information in Steamboat Springs

Crisp cold air, a warm blanket, the jingle of bells and the snorts of the team as you glide through a winter wonderland. In Steamboat Springs these things are not just stereotypes or song lyrics. We have many authentic ranches which offer everything from group rides to romantic outings for two. You could even opt for a nightime ride to a catered dinner. Winter sleigh ride information in Steamboat Springs.

Improve your winter driving skills and have a blast at North America’s only ice driving track. Let Bridgsestone’s experts teach you the skills and techniques to handle winter’s worst; because if you can handle ice, you can handle anything. It will mean confidence for you, safety for your family, (and maybe a few bucks off of your insurance premium). Click for the Bridgestone Winter Driving School in Steamboat Springs.

Give a whole new meaning to “big air” with snow kiting or boogie down the mountain on an airboard (think bodyboarding in the snow). These cutting edge winter recreational tools are brought to you by Boardom Bound, Steamboat Springs’ purveyor of the latest in board sports equipment combining expert instruction with a focus on fun. Click for snowkite and airboard rentals and lessons.