Steamboat Resort Reviews
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November 11, 2010
RB from United States
Steamboat is a terrific family area. It is quite big, both in area and in vertical. It accomodates all levels of skiers, but has a manageable feel. For instance, the whole mountain leads down into one base area (unlike Vail, for instance). The ski school is excellent. Snowfall tends to be somewhat greater and more dependable than the central and southern Colorado resorts, but not quite up to Utah standards. Housing options are plentiful and reasonable, at least by western ski resort standards. The town is authentic, not purpose built, and offers varied dining options.
For variety, try guided snowcat skiing in the Buffalo Pass area. Really a great experience.
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December 11, 2006
Graeme Stacey from United Kingdom
I have been skiing for 20 years and Steamboat is a hoot. I normally ski in Tignes, St Anton etc which are fantastic but Steamboat is so much more user friendly. The tree skiing is too funny and guranteed to keep you smiling well into the evening. You can loosten up on some easy runs through the trees and progress onto some seriously challenging stuff, but (and this is the best bit) it's normally easy to bail out if it gets too much. The town's not pretty but then again it's not prupose built, so you mix with the locals when you eat out which keeps it real. I definately recommend Steamboat for anyone who wants to learn powder/tree skiing, you will not be disappointed!
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January 13, 2006
Mike Bradley UK from United Kingdom
If you want to try a ski resort in the States for the first time you could not go wrong to try Steamboat, Chair lifts everywhere, great ski school for the kids, no Lift queues (apart from Presidents weeekend but even then not bad) and snow, it always gives heavy snow falls, 3 visits now and never let down. Great for intermediates and those wanting to give tree skiing a go, powder down thru the trees is the best. For those looking for something different a day with the powder, Cats will leave you exhausted but happy. For those who like their cruising runs, try Tomahawk or Buddys Run and there is some nice easy tree skiing along Quickdraw and Flintlock.