STEAMBOAT VACATION GUIDE: Activities
Winter Activities
PLEASE NOTE: The following links are to Steamboat Springs activities and services providers. Each link will open in a new window. Pioneer Ridge is not responsible for information contained in these sites.
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.
Heavy Equipment Play Arena
Test your skills behind these empowering earth-moving machines. Dig This invites individuals and groups to operate dozers, excavators and skid loaders for complete, invigorating material moving projects in a fun, safe and user friendly environment. Visit http://www.digthis.info.
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.
Phone: 970-879-6220
Hot Springs
The Old Town Hot Springs downtown provides access to 4 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 Climbing
If you enjoy the mountains, don't miss this exhilarating experience. Come experience ice climbing on a frozen waterfall in a spectacular mountain setting. Visit http://www.rmclimbing.com
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.
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.
Phone: 970-879-6111
Sleigh Rides Dinner
Indulge in a fun filled evening with excellent food, superb service, and a sleigh ride in the midst of a mountain paradise destined for a magical place to relax and dine. Visit http://www.steamboat.com.
Snow Tubing
Speed down a groomed slope on a large snow tube, hitch a ride back up on the tube-tow lift and do it all over again. Hit up the lodge at the end of the day with a warm drink and a bite to eat. Visit http://www.steamboat.com.
Snowmobile Tours
There's no better way to experience Northwest Colorado's breathtaking scenery than by gliding over this winter wonderland on world-class snowmobiles. Explore breathtaking expanses of Champagne PowderŪ and rugged peaks. Visit http://www.steamboatlakeoutfitters.com.
Snowshoeing
There are thousands of acres for Snowshoeing in and around Steamboat. For more information, visit www.yampavalley.info/recreation0079.asp
Spa Treatments
Treatments that provide the utmost in relaxation and rejuvenation, along with the latest developments in skincare, hydrotherapy and other spa services. Local spas include the Sol Day Spa, Rocky Mountain Spa, Bear River Therapists Day Spa and Life Essentials.
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.
