Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding  

• Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation:  The Steamboat Ski area has world class skiing and some of the softest snow making its claim to champagne powder.  Since 2006/07 there have been $30 million in on-mountain improvements designated to make your visit to Steamboat better.  There will be enhanced terrain to challenge all levels of ability, faster chairlifts, expanded culinary options, and remodeled restaurants. The Base Elevation is 6,900 feet/2103 meters, the Mid-Mountain Elevation is 9,080 feet/2768 meters, and the Summit Elevation is 10,568 feet/3224 meters.  The Vertical Riseis 3,668 feet/1118 meters.  For more information call 970.871.5444 or visit www.steamboat.com

• Howelsen Hill Ski Area:  Howelsen Hill Ski Area holds a unique place in the history of skiing. It has sent more skiers to international competition than any other area in North America. Howelsen Hill boasts a remarkable heritage. It is the oldest ski area in continuous use in Colorado, and has the largest and most complete natural ski jumping complex in North America. Howelsen has been the training ground for more than 64 Olympians making over 90 Winter Olympic appearances, 15 members of the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame and 6 members of the National Ski Hall of fame.  The base elevation is 6,969 and 7,136 at the peak.  The longest run is 1 mile, 15 trails and four lifts (double chair, poma surface, small magic carpet, and magic carpet.  For more information call 970.879.8499 or visit http://steamboatsprings.net.

Mountain Numbers:
  Base Elevation: 6,900 feet/2103 meters
  Christie Peak Elevation: 6,900 feet/2103 meters
  Mid-Mountain Elevation: 9,080 feet/2768 meters
  Summit/Mt. Werner Elevation: 10,568 feet/3224 meters
  Vertical Rise: 3,668 feet/1118 meters

Trail System
  Permitted Acres: 2,965 acres/1,200 hectares
  Trails: 165 named trails
  Trail Classification: 14% Beginner 42% Intermediate 44% Advanced
  Longest Run: Why Not – over 3 miles/4.8km
  Uphill Capacity: 33,619 per hour
  Snowmaking: 375 acres/152 hectares
  Annual Snowfall: 331"/859cm – annually
  Biggest Snowfalls: 2007/08 - 489" and 1995/96 - 460"