Steamboat Ski Resort Guide
Steamboat, United States
Rated: 5/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 65 miles |
| Highest Lift | 10,564ft |
| Resort Height | 6,890ft |
| Nearest Airports | Steamboat Springs and Reno Tahoe |
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Steamboat
The ski area of Steamboat is in the American Rockies at an altitude of 6,890ft, with 65 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Steamboat has direct access to 65 miles of downhill skiing, with 142 marked pistes, served by a total of 20 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 6,890ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 10,564ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Steamboat is very highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Steamboat.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Chute Two'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Steamboat?
The next notable snow forecast is 1in, expected on 23 December.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Steamboat Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 59 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 63 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 20 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 65 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 19 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 20 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Steamboat Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 10,564ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 6,890ft |
| Resort Altitude (Steamboat) | 6,890ft |
| Max Vertical | 3,675ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, NW
Steamboat has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Steamboat?
This ski resort is in the American Rockies in Park, Oregon.
Map
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for Full-Screen, or see J2Ski's Resort map, showing Hotels and Ski Shops.
How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Steamboat is Steamboat Springs, 16 minutes drive away.
Reno Tahoe, Yampa Valley, Vail/Eagle, Laramie, Sacramento and Aspen airports are all within three hours drive.
Reno Tahoe, Steamboat Springs and Yampa Valley are just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 20 ski lifts are able to uplift 36,195 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Steamboat open?
Opened (since November 20, 2024).
Usual opening is late November (Opens for Thanksgiving Holiday), and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
