Steamboat Blog

Water, water everywhere! The pure water that flows through the Medicine Bow National Forest is just one of the reasons why people say the Yampa Valley is such a magical place. After all, how many towns are founded and built around bubbling hot springs and a river? Once you get on the water here,

Bike Events Round-up

By Amy Stern – Director, Bike Town, USA

Spring has finally arrived in Steamboat Springs, and that means it is time stow the ski gear and tune up the bicycles. Whether your biking plans include scenic tours, challenging hill climbs or downhill thrills, there is something for you

Whether you are looking for an adrenaline filled ride or a relaxing float with amazing scenery, Steamboat has you covered. The above average snow pack this year is getting everyone excited for an action-packed summer full of rafting fun. The rivers around Steamboat really start flowing in May and

Golf is fun any time of year and each season brings out a unique feature. Fall is one of the most enjoyable times as it adds an amazing area of colors to enjoy, in addition to the enjoyment of the game. The greens are usually a little dryer this time of year and make the ball roll better and who

Backpacking is not for the weak. Even a one night adventure can be grueling. Over the Labor Day weekend my husband Ben and I, along with our golden retriever Karl, attempted our first backpacking trip. Sure, we have camped before even without fancy gear but we had never fully packed it in and out

With a lifetime of local stories, we asked Johnny Spillane, a Steamboat local and 3 time Olympic silver metalist, to share a few tidbits about Steamboat in the summertime and the best ways to relax and recreate in his own home town. Steamboat Springs Visitors’ Guide: What do you love most about

Join us for a free self-guided tour through downtown and its many treasures including local studios, art galleries, museums, and alternative art venues on the first Friday of every month from 5-8 pm. Downtown Steamboat is home to the over 25 diverse small businesses, working studios, and cultural

It is now officially cruiser season in Steamboat Springs. That’s right folks, summer is just about upon us, and there are more cruisers zipping around town than every before. Here’s 20 reasons why YOU should bike starting today:

1. you don’t have to buy gas – this should be reason enough!
2. cleaning

Blogger, Meagan Coates, Chamber Staff Member As part of the New Year’s resolution tradition, I decided to attempt to check off something that has been lingering (delete forever) on my bucket list: run a half marathon. I didn’t realize at the time what a huge commitment this would be. Staying in

Jim Grew adventures of spending an entire winter Powdercat skiing, continued from March 22, 2010

OK, so I told you why I love Steamboat Powdercats - the great guides, very professional, attentive to detail, but what about the terrain? The terrain, to me, is frosting on the proverbial cake because,