Seven thousand feet up in the Colorado Rockies, nestled quietly below one of the largest ski mountains in North America, sits a small ranching community that serves as a constant reminder that the Old West is alive and well. Never far from its ranching roots, Steamboat remains firmly linked to a Western tradition that sets it apart from every other ski resort in the world.

Whether you're stepping foot into a local pub, one of our charming boutiques or stepping off the Gondola, the reception is the same, warm. But the down home friendliness is only half the reason people choose to vacation here. With 164 trails, 3,668 vertical feet, and nearly 3,000 skiable acres, Steamboat's 6 peaks are filled with world-class groomed cruisers, bumps, steeps, open meadows, legendary trees and Mavericks, North America's longest superpipe.

Steamboat is known around the globe simply as Ski Town, U.S.A. and has produced more winter Olympians than any other town in North America, now a record 69 and counting. Including the 20 Steamboat athletes competing at the 2006 Games, Steamboat's Olympians have represented five different countries, and made 120 Olympic appearances during 16 Winter Games. And long before people strapped on skis for fun, Steamboat residents in the late 1800's were using ski and snowshoes in their daily lives. In fact, Steamboat Springs recently celebrated its 100-year anniversary. You'll be hard pressed to find another resort town that exudes this much history, heritage and character. Come see for yourself why Steamboat continues to hold a special place in the hearts of so many people.

Base elevation: 6,900 feet/2103 meters
Midway: 9,080 feet/2768 meters
Summit: 10,568 feet/3224 meters
Vertical rise: 3,668 feet/3224 meters
Trail system: 165 named trails
Permitted acres: 2,965 acres/1,200 hectares
Longest run: Why Not, over 3 miles/4.8km
Trail classification: 13% Beginner 56% Intermediate 31% Advanced
Uphill capacity: 33,619 per hour
Snowmaking: 375 acres
Annual snowfall: 331"/859cm (10-year average)