Rafting
If you happen to be visiting in the summer time, consider a rafting trip along the Colorado or Eagle Rivers. The Colorado River is a great option for families and rafters of all skill levels. However, if you fancy trying something a little more difficult, visit the Eagle River, which features many Class II rapids as well as a fair amount of Class III and Class IV rapids. One popular company which offers rafting adventures in the Steamboat Springs area is Colorado River Runs.
Colorado River Runs
Star Route
Box 32, Vail, CO 80423
(970) 653-4292
Mountain Biking
Another great activity for the summer time in Steamboat Springs is mountain biking along the resort's many trails. You can rent mountain bikes at the resort as well as purchase separate lift tickets for both yourself and your mountain bike, to carry you on the gondola to the top and take a trail down. Only three trails are serviced by lifts. There are 50 other trails that are not served by a lift, which will take you into the forests, however this may involve more work as you'll have to make your way up the trails yourself.
Steamboat Ski Resort
2305 Mount Werner Circle
Steamboat Spgs, CO 80487-9023
(970) 879-6111
Hot Springs
A great activity for both the summer and winter is a trip to the hot springs. The hot springs are actually located in Strawberry Park, which is just outside Steamboat Springs. The springs are generally at a temperature of 104 degrees F, making it the perfect way to end a tiring day, whether it was out on the freezing slopes or hiking along the trails in the summer. Visitors can even enjoy a massage at one of the private massage huts there.
Strawberry Park
44200 County Road #36
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-0342
Skiing
If you are visiting Steamboat Springs in the winter, then a trip out on the slopes, on the champagne powder is a must. Steamboat Springs is a great place for intermediate skiers, with more than half of the 107 trails rated intermediate and offering plenty of tree skiing. The champagne powder is unique to the area, and is reputed to contain 70 percent less moisture than regular snow.
Steamboat Ski Resort
2305 Mount Werner Circle
Steamboat Spgs, CO 80487-9023
(970) 879-6111
