Mountain Guide
Steamboat Terrain Guides
Skiers and snowboarders of differing abilities may need to split and plan to meet for breaks and meals. Sunshine is the best bet for sticking together as Storm Peak and Mt. Werner are mostly Expert only. The aspens are perfectly spaced to ski the trees on or between most runs.
Top Trail Picks
Our team of experts has skied them all. Here are some of our favorites in each category.
Category
Trail Name
Description
Area / Getting There
Just Learning
Yoo Hoo, Giggle Gulch, Short Cut and Preview
Series of wide open, groomers allows for a longer run once comfortable on Preview
Exit the top of Christie Peak Express to the left
Longest
Why Not
~3 miles; From Thunderhead Peak to the base, enjoy the view and zig-zag through the Aspens back to the base
Access from the top fo the Gondola or Thunderhead Express
Scenic Cruiser
Sundial
Enjoy the views from the top of Sunshine Peak
Exit Sundown Express to the right and stay along the ridge
Groomers
Vagabound
Longer groomer, get some speed
Heavenly Daze
Name is apropos, shorter and a bit steeper than Vagabond
Exit Thunderhead Express or the Gondola and stay left
From Thunderhead Express or the Gondola, under Gondola
Burner
High Noon
Softens up nicely mid-day from the Sun, runs length of Sunshine Peak
Sundown Express, exit right or Sunshine Express, exit left
Bumps
(Learning)
Longhorn
Medium sized bumps on more gentle terrain
Access from Pony Express, exit to the right
Bumps
(Advanced)
Concentration
Lower mountain, ungroomed, bumps are sizable, but manageable
Three O'Clock
In fresh snow, bumps stack up here, also fun to weave in and out of trees
Access from Thunderhead Peak off of Vagabond
Access from Sunshine Peak, exit Sundown Express to the right
Speed
Three O'Clock
When this is groomed, it's easy to up speed
Access from Sunshine Peak, exit Sundown Express to the right
Glades
Shadows
So many options, hard to pick one, but pitch combined with tree spacing makes this one of our favorites
Exit Sundown Express to the left and enter just below Ski Patrol HQ
Chutes
Chute III
The widest of the three chutes, take this first and get a view of the other two
Access from the top of Morningside Park, exit to the right and follow signs
Steep & Deep
Christmas Tree Bowl
The top is very steep with some open areas between the trees, opens up as make way down
Access from the top of Morningside Park, exit to the right and go past the Chutes
Fresh Powder
Mt Werner - No Names, East Face
Just a short hike from Morningside Peak, this is less travaleed and powder tends to stick in this Apsen forest
Access from the top of Morningside Park, exit to the right and begin to hike just past Christmas Tree Bowl
On Mountain Dining Recommendations
Steamboat has a variety of on mountain dining locations. For fine dining, head to Ragnors at Redezvous Saddle Lodge. For a quick taco on a bluebird day, check out the Taco Beast Food Truck at the base. Our top picks for a tasty meal at a convenient mid-mountain location are here:
Steamboat Mountain Stats
Size / Elevation
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Peak: 10,568ft | 3,224m
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Vertical Drop: 3,888 ft | 3,118m
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Base: 6,900ft | 2,103m
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Total Area: 2,965 acres |
(12.0 sq km)
Terrain Overview
Mountain Range: Independent Range within Rockies
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169 Trails
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1 Superpipe
Peaks
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6 peaks
Higest Peaks
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Mt. Werner (10,568 ft)
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Sunshine Peak (10,384 ft)
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Storm Peak (10,372 ft)
Base
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Lift Stats
Uphill Capacity: 41,026 ppl / hr
18 Total Lifts
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1 Gondola (8 passenger)
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1 High speed six pack
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6 High speed quads
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5 Triples
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2 Doubles
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1 Surface lift
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2 Secondary lifts
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5 Surface lifts for snow school
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3 Minimum lifts to access peak from base
Terrain Mix
