A Recent Survey Shows Steamboat Colorado Is More Prepared For Climate Change Than Other Resorts A recent survey performed by Summit Economics shows Steamboat Resort in Colorado is better prepared for climate change than most other resorts. Tourism-related businesses, such as restaurants and retail stores, were all sent a survey asking about their procedures for mitigating the future impacts of climate change. The results were presented Tuesday night during the City Council’s work session. The council […] Industry News Nick Retterer | February 16, 2021 1 Comment
The Most Affordable & Most Expensive Ski Destinations in the United States Last week, the largest vacation rental search engine, HomeToGo, released its 2021 Ski Season Report detailing its findings on the 55 most affordable and expensive ski destinations in the United States. Here is what they found: Most Expensive Destinations The top of the list may not come entirely as a surprise. Alta, Vail, Aspen, Beaver Creek, and Deer Valley take […] Industry News Liam Abbott | January 20, 2021 0 Comments
Steamboat, CO Lift Ticket Hits Record High of $225 Steamboat Ski Resort, Colorado, a member of the Ikon Pass and a top-notch resort located in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, has just announced an increase in single-day lift tickets for the second year in a row, this time surpassing the $200 mark. During holiday weekends, you can now expect to be paying $225 when showing up to the ticket […] Industry News Liam Abbott | January 20, 2021 5 Comments
Colorado Counties Join Together to ‘SOS – Save Our Season / Stop Our Spread’ A campaign started in Routt County, CO, home to Steamboat Ski Area, has gained momentum and support from other businesses and ski counties in Colorado. Related: The SnowBrains Podcast | Episode #2 | “Are Ski Resorts Safe To Visit During COVID-19?” ‘SOS – Save Our Season / Stop Our Spread’ was started to raise awareness of what we need to […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 17, 2020 0 Comments
5 Alterra Resorts Have Now Postponed Opening | Steamboat Ski Area, CO the Latest Steamboat Ski Area, CO announced on Friday they are pushing back their opening day due to limited snowmaking and lack of early season snow. Scheduled to open on November 21, the resort will now open on December 1. With limited snowmaking and little early season snow, we have made the decision to move our Opening Day to December 1. Current conditions […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 16, 2020 1 Comment
To Save Ski Season, Routt County, CO (Steamboat) Enters Level Orange (High Risk) on State’s ‘Safer at Home’ Dial Routt County, CO, home to Steamboat Ski Area, has joined Summit County, CO, in moving from Level Yellow (concern) on the state’s ‘Safer at Home’ dial to Level Orange (high risk). “I think this is obvious that it needs to be done. There is no question that further restrictions are problematic for our businesses, and there is also no question […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 11, 2020 0 Comments
Colorado Has Some Amazing Ski Traditions Colorado ski culture has some spectacular ski resort traditions. While these traditions might not happen this year due to COVID-19 (let’s hope they do), they are some of the best events each winter. If you have not experienced some of these, they are something to add to your bucket list. Let’s look at some awesome traditions in the mile-high state. […] Ryan Flynn | November 6, 2020 0 Comments
Howelsen Hill, CO Receives $1.5 Million Gift for New Chairlift Howlesen Hill, a small community ski hill located in Steamboat Springs, CO, just received an extremely generous gift. Smartwool, the popular clothing company known for its merino wool base layers and socks, provided a $1.5 million gift to Howelsen Hill via their parent company, VF Corporation. Smartwool was founded in Steamboat Springs in 1994 and wanted to ensure Howelsen Hill […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | October 28, 2020 0 Comments