Colorado, United States

Steamboat Ski Resort

ClosedOpens Late November

Season dates, 169 trails, lift pass pricing, and monthly snow conditions

10,568ft

Peak Elevation

3,668ft

Vertical Drop

169

Trails

312"

Annual Snow

Overview

Steamboat is a ski resort in Colorado, United States, with an elevation range from 6,900ft (2103m) to 10,568ft (3221m). The vertical drop is 3,668ft (1118m) across 169 trails served by 18 lifts and 2,965 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Yampa Valley Regional (HDN), about 30 minutes away by car. Steamboat receives an average of 312 inches of snowfall annually.

Season Overview

Season Timeline

Late November to Mid April

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Opens: Late NovemberCloses: Mid April

Peak Open Early Late Closed

Snow Conditions

85cm(33in)Heavy

Average snowfall in January, Steamboat's snowiest peak-season month.

312"

Annual Snowfall

(792cm)

-6°C

January Avg High

-16°C

January Avg Low

Snowmaking covers 36% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

Monthly Snowfall

312"

annual avg

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak Open Early Latecm/month

Terrain & Trails

169

Total Trails

Lifts

2,965

Skiable Acres

3,668ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

14%

Beginner: 24 trails

42%

Intermediate: 71 trails

30%

Advanced: 51 trails

14%

Expert: 24 trails

14%Beginner (24)

42%Intermediate (71)

30%Advanced (51)

14%Expert (24)

Steamboat has 169 trails: 14% green, 42% blue, 30% black, and 14% double-black.

Lift System & Elevation

Total Lifts

3,668ft

Vertical Drop

1,118m

(3,668ft)

Elevation Profile

10,568ft

Peak

6,900ft

Base

Price Trends

Day pass pricing across the season

$214

avg/day

$229

Jan

$229

Feb

$209

Mar

$179

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

$189

Nov

$249

Dec

Peak Shoulder Off-PeakBest value: April ($179)

Best Month to Visit Steamboat

Top Pick

January

Deep snowfallPeak conditions

score

85cm

Moderate

$229/day

January offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Steamboat, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 85cm. Crowd levels are moderate.

Open

65cm

snowfall

-4°/-14°

high/low °C

crowds

$249

day pass

Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for Steamboat.

Lift Passes & Pricing

Adult Day Pass

$209

per day

Season Pass

$879

full season

Multi-Resort Pass Inclusion:

Ikon

Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Steamboat is included on the Ikon pass.

Getting to Steamboat

Nearest Airport

Yampa Valley Regional (HDN)

Approx. 30 min drive

Location

Colorado, United States 🇺🇸

40.4570°N, 106.8045°W

Steamboat is within an hour's drive of Yampa Valley Regional.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Steamboat open for the season?

Steamboat typically opens in Late November and closes in Mid April. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Steamboat?

A day lift pass at Steamboat starts at $209 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Steamboat good for beginners?

Steamboat has 14% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.

How much snow does Steamboat get per year?

Steamboat receives an average of 312 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 36% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at Steamboat?

January is the highest-scoring month to ski at Steamboat in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 85cm of snowfall and moderate crowd levels.

Overview

Terrain & Trails

169

Total Trails

Lifts

2,965

Skiable Acres

3,668ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

14%

Beginner: 24 trails

42%

Intermediate: 71 trails

30%

Advanced: 51 trails

14%

Expert: 24 trails

14%Beginner (24)

42%Intermediate (71)

30%Advanced (51)

14%Expert (24)

Steamboat has 169 trails: 14% green, 42% blue, 30% black, and 14% double-black.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Steamboat open for the season?

Steamboat typically opens in Late November and closes in Mid April. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Steamboat?

A day lift pass at Steamboat starts at $209 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Steamboat good for beginners?

Steamboat has 14% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.

How much snow does Steamboat get per year?

Steamboat receives an average of 312 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 36% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at Steamboat?