Steamboat Travel Guide

Steamboat Springs Activities

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Alpine Slide

Steamboat's most exciting attraction, The Howler Alpine Slide, is fun for the entire family. Enjoy scenic views of downtown Steamboat Springs as you ride a chairlift to the top of historic Howelsen Hill. Using a sled provided to you at the top of the lift, you are in control of your exhilarating ride as you wind down a 2,400 foot track through the bends and curves of the natural landscape of beautiful Howelsen Hill.

Phone: 970-871-1104

Amaze'n Steamboat Giant Maze & Miniature Golf

Putt your way through our beautiful miniature golf course. Course includes colorful history, from a mine shaft to a conestoga wagon. Challenge the maze! Run through a wild and crazy labyrinth of twists and turns.

1255 E. U.S. Highway 40, Steamboat Springs

Phone: 970-870-8682

Boat Rentals

Stagecoach Marina at Stagecoach Reservoir and Steamboat Lake Marina at Steamboat Lake both offer boat rentals. Rent a pontoon boat for the day and have a floating picnic, or rent a canoe or fishing boat to do some fishing. Also available are kayaks and paddleboats.

Phone: Stagecoach Marina 970-736-8342

Phone: Steamboat Lake Marina 970-879-7019

Bungee-Tramp

The Slingshot Trampoline Bungee Jump is a fun family event that combines bungee jumping with the fun of a trampoline in a safe and controlled environment. Jump alone or with friends, but whatever you do, don’t miss the opportunity for fun in the sun! Located at the base of the Steamboat Ski Mountain in Gondola Square.

Phone: 970-879-6111

Children's Mini-Bounce

For the youngest members in your group! Watch your kid’s enjoy this bouncing adventure. Ages 7 and under. Located at the base of the Steamboat Ski Mountain in Gondola Square.

Phone: 970-879-6111

Cross Country Skiing

There are hundreds of miles of Cross Country ski trails in and around Steamboat Springs. For more information, visit http://www.steamboatxcski.org.

Disc Golf

Test out your Frisbee skills on the nine-hole disc golf course at the base of the ski mountain. The whole family can participate in the activity. If you do not have your own discs they are available to rent from RideSports in Gondola Square.

Phone: 970-879-6111

East Face Climbing Wall

The Eastface Climbing Wall is a 24-foot climbing wall where you will be equipped with an automatic belay system and adjustable harness, so you can climb alone or with friends. If you haven’t experienced a climbing wall before, now is your chance! Located at the base of the Steamboat Ski Mountain in Gondola Square.

Phone: 970-879-6111

Fishing

There are several outfitters that offer guided winter fishing excursions, both fly fishing and ice fishing. For more information, visit www.yampavalley.info/recreation0013.asp.

Fly Fishing

Steamboat Springs has a world-class fishery running right through downtown! The downtown section of the Yampa River is designated as Gold Medal Waters; catch and release with flies and lures only. There are secluded high mountain lakes, meandering streams, and deep reservoirs throughout the Steamboat area. Hire a guide for the best experience.

Phone: The Steamboat Fishing Company 970-879-6552

Golf

Steamboat sports three 18-hole golf courses and one 9-hole course. Haymaker is Steamboat’s public course designed by Keith Foster, featuring a full practice facility, pro shop and the Haybale Bar & Grill. The Steamboat Sheraton Course is a private facility designed by Robert Trent Jones II. The public is welcome at this course. The Catamount Ranch and Club is a private ranch and golf community. The Catamount Golf Course was designed by Tom Weiskopf, and features a dramatic setting within Walton Creek Canyon. The Steamboat Golf Club is the oldest established golf course in the valley. The 9-hole course borders the Yampa River featuring Cottonwood trees and a small stream that offers beauty and challenge to beginners as well as skilled golfers. It is a private club that welcomes the public.

Phone: Haymaker at 970-870-1846

Phone: Steamboat Sheraton Course at 970-879-2220

Phone: Catamount Golf Course at 888-456-5590

Phone: Steamboat Golf Club at 970-879-4295

Gondola Rides

Experience an exhilarating ride up Mt. Werner in Steamboat’s eight-passenger gondola. Take in the infinite views of the valley while mountain biking, hiking nature trails, enjoying a Sunday brunch at Hazie’s.

Phone: 970-879-6111

Guided Gourmet Hike

Take a beautiful alpine hike complete with a guide and gourmet lunch. This is the ultimate alpine lunch experience - no worries, no mess, just incredible food and awesome views.

Phone: 970-879-6111

Helicopter Tours and Shuttle Service

Zephyr Helicopter Company can design a custom tour anywhere in the Yampa Valley for you and a friend. Get a fantastic birds eye view of the majestic Rockies. Photography tours and real estate viewing are some of the more common uses. Visit www.zephyrhelicopter.com.

Phone: 970-879-0494

Horseback Riding

Ride a horse suited to your ability through beautiful and rugged Rocky Mountain terrain. Choose a one-hour, two-hour, half-day or full day adventure with the Elk River Guest Ranch. Visit www.elkriverguestranch.com. Also, for additional information check out www.steamboat.com.

Phone: 970-879-6220

Hot Air Ballooning

Wild West Balloon Adventures and Pegasus Balloon Tours offer morning flights over the Yampa Valley

Hot Springs

The Steamboat Health and Recreation Center downtown provides access to 3 hot mineral pools along with a fitness center, waterslide, and more. The Strawberry Park Hot Springs are about 7 miles from downtown and offer an amazing natural hot spring experience.

Ice Skating

Howelsen Ice Arena, next to Howelsen Hill is Colorado's premier indoor ice facility, featuring an indoor, Olympic size hockey rink for hockey, figure skating and broomball.

Kayaking

Learn to kayak on the Yampa, a class 2-3 river that runs right through Steamboat Springs. This fun and exhilarating sport is a must for any water enthusiast. Beginner to advanced classes are available locally through Backdoor Sports or through Mountain Sports Kayak School, 970-879-8794.

Kids Adventure Club

Kids get together with new friends to explore Steamboat and the surrounding areas through a variety of fun and supervised activities. Camp is open to kids aged 3 to 12. For more information click here.

Phone: 970-879-6111

Mountain Biking

There are hundreds of mountain biking trails in and around Steamboat Springs. Howelsen Hill in downtown Steamboat is the gateway to many fine trails on Emerald Mountain. The Steamboat Ski Resort also has an excellent trail system on the mountain. For more information on biking the Ski Resort, visit www.steamboat.com.

Phone: 970-879-6111

Skiing and Snowboarding

Steamboat Springs is "Ski Town USA" Visit www.steamboat.com.

Sleigh Rides

A number of guided Sleigh rides through the scenic Yampa Valley are available in the winter time. For more information, visit www.steamboat.com.

Snowmobiling

Steamboat Lake Outfitters offer guided snowmobile trips.

Snowshoeing

There are thousands of acres for Snowshoeing in and around Steamboat. For more information, visit www.yampavalley.info/recreation0079.asp

Spas

Local spas include the Sol Day Spa, Rocky Mountain Spa, Bear River Therapists Day Spa and Life Essentials. For information on these spas, click here.

Steamboat Water Sports Wakeboard School & Wakeboards

Ski Time Square, Steamboat Springs

Phone: 970-879-9086

Tubing

Night time tubing is available on the slopes at the Steamboat Ski Area. Visit www.steamboat.com for more information.

Tubing the Yampa

Floating the Yampa river through town is an excellent way to cool off and have fun in the summertime. Try Backdoor Sports on Yampa St. or Bucking Rainbow Outfitters on Lincoln Ave. for tube rental.

Whitewater Rafting

Bucking Rainbow Outfitters offer guided rafting trips for all classes of water in the summer time.

Wild West Balloon Adventures

Wild West Balloon Adventures and Pegasus Balloon Tours are two combined companies owned and operated by Ian Cox. Our launch site is located in the field behind the Village at Steamboat.

42415 Deerfoot Lane, Steamboat Springs

Phone: 970-879-7219

Winter Driving School

The Bridgestone Winter Driving School offers winter driving instruction for all ability levels.

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