Tag: Steamboat Springs
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25-year-old man dies after “serious accident” on Steamboat slopes
Per local reporting from Steamboat Radio’s Shannon Lukens, a local resident died after an incident on the slopes of Steamboat Resort on Saturday, March 21. The incident took place near Buddy’s Run, involving 25-year-old Jack McGrath, a member of Ski Butlers team. Buddy’s Run is described by the resort as “a quintessential Steamboat blue” –…
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Steamboat announces closing date after dry winter
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. — Steamboat Ski Resort is preparing to wrap up its ski season earlier than last year, citing a dry winter across Colorado. The resort announced its final day of operations is April 12, about a week earlier than 2025, when lifts continued running until April 20. The earlier closing comes after a below…
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4 killed in plane crash near Steamboat Springs
The FAA says the plane crashed under “unknown circumstances” just after midnight Friday. STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo — Four people were killed when a small plane crashed near Steamboat Springs early Friday. According to a preliminary report from the FAA, the Epic Aircraft E1000 crashed under unknown circumstances near Emerald Mountain around 12:20 a.m. The Routt…
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Four killed in plane crash that took place above Colorado’s oldest ski area
Four people died after a plane crashed into a Steamboat Springs mountain on the night of February 12, according to Routt County Sheriff Doug Scherar. The crash took place on Emerald Mountain, also known as Quarry Mountain, which is above Howelsen Hill ski area and across Highway 40 from Steamboat Resort. According to a report…
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Ikon is ‘paying’ passholders to hit the slopes this month
Snow has been low this year in Colorado, and while numbers specific to Ikon Pass locations haven’t been released, industry numbers that have been made available seem to point to skier visits, in general, being down. Whether or not that may have played a role in an incentive program recently announced by Alterra is unknown,…
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This Colorado resort trademarked its ‘Champagne Powder’ snow – here’s what makes it different
Have you heard the term ‘Champagne Powder’ before? If so, you’re probably familiar with Steamboat Resort in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The term – used to describe this part of the country’s peculiar snow – was officially trademarked in 2008, but its origin dates back much farther. According to the resort, the phrase was first coined…
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A skier’s guide to Howelsen Hill Ski Area: Terrain, dining, lodging, parking, and more
Howelsen Hill Ski Area is a unique piece of Colorado ski history. The ski area is the Centennial State’s oldest continuously operated ski area, open since 1915. It is also home to the largest and most complete natural ski jumping complex in North America. According to the town of Steamboat Springs, the ski area has…
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In this Colorado mountain town, one in every 136 residents is reportedly an Olympian
Steamboat Springs has long claimed to have produced more winter Olympians than any other town in the United States – a key reason behind the town’s nickname of “Ski Town, USA.” Granted, there’s no official Olympic committee ranking listing every U.S. Olympian’s birthplace or training location in one place, so you won’t find any confirmation…
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Colorado lift ticket add-on includes line-skipping, valet parking, and more – for $400 per weekend day
It’s no secret that Colorado’s resorts seem to feel a bit crowded in recent years, and multiple spots around the state are starting to offer premium passes to help remove some of the headaches that come with that. After all, the crowded parking lots, long lift lines, and excessive wait times at on-resort restaurants can…
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Sunday tickets are free at this historic Colorado ski area
Colorado’s best ski deal? Maybe one that costs nothing at all. At Steamboat Springs’ Howelsen Hill, “Sunday Funday is taken to an entirely new level,” reads the city webpage for Ski Free Sundays. Yes, on Sundays throughout the season, visitors need only to walk into the ticket office to grab a pass at no charge. …