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Steamboat
The information provided is purely advisory and was correct at the time of posting
but cannot be guaranteed and should not be relied upon without further corroboration.
Steamboat has expanded its area 40% over 4 years, making it a resort of fair size by
Colorado standards. The domain often sells itself as a 'wild west' resort, which isn't the
case for the modern Steamboat resort. However, the older Steamboat Springs town does keep
some of its rodeo style. The skiing offers some reasonable terrain for all, but not quite
enough to keep everyone happy for too long. Beginners have good nursery slopes and an
excellent ski school, while intermediates have a limited amount of beautiful pistes to
cruise. Advanced skiers will love the wooded off-piste powder. Boarders of all standards
have 2 specialist parks and 1 in 3 of all lift passes are sold to boarders. The snow
record is reliable even though the resort is quite low, while there are comprehensive
snowmaking facilities. An efficient lift system also means very few queues and very jolly
lift staff.
The resort is split between Springs and Steamboat, the former 20 minutes away by bus.
There are all types of accommodation, with plenty of bars and restaurants for all tastes
and budgets. This results in pretty lively après-ski, which is marginally better in the
old town. It is perhaps best to stay in Steamboat and skip over to Springs in the evening.
The old town also provides much of the off-snow activities, of which there are plenty.
Don't think a visit to Steamboat is worthwhile only for the 'gun-toting' history, as the
skiing is varied and challenging for all. It's a wonderful resort, but a bit of a trek
from Europe…
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