March 24, 2023
Steamboat Enters Final Phase of Full Steam Ahead
While Steamboat has been shaped by its rich past, today, with this project, we look forward to shaping the future. We’re investing nearly $200 million on and around our mountain, so we can enhance the Steamboat experience for everyone who visits us. This unprecedented venture will help to make us one of the premier ski destinations in the world for decades to come. This is an ambitious undertaking the likes of which our resort has never seen.
With plans for an après ski plaza, new restaurants and bars, retail outlets, ice rink, fire pits and a stage for live music. On the Mountain – new lifts and new terrain that will make us the second largest resort in Colorado. In the tradition of our pioneering spirit and out of the genuine western heritage of Steamboat, comes and entirely new vision for our resort. Welcome to the new west.
The new Wild Blue Gondola will be the longest and fastest 10-person gondola in North America. With the lower leg opening in winter 22/23, and the upper leg opening in 23/24, the state-of-the-art gondola will feed skiers/riders through a newly created mid-station adjacent to Bashor bowl with the final destination at the top of Sunshine Peak.
At a total length of 3.16 miles, the new gondola will increase the out of base capacity from 6,000 people per hour to 10,000 people per hour, getting skiers from bottom to top in 13 minutes.
The recently re-graded Rough Rider/Bashor Basin area will be the future home to the Greenhorn Ranch, an area that will be dedicated to beginner skiers and riders. Featuring a slope graded for beginners that will be a 0% to 15% angle, and progressive Terrain-Based Learning developed with Snow Operating and a dedicated chairlift.
The lower leg of the Wild Blue Gondola will have an unloading option at Greenhorn Ranch starting for the winter 22/23 season making access to beginner terrain easy for those new to skiing and riding.
650 additional of expert/advanced acreage that will make Steamboat the 2nd largest ski resort in Colorado (from the 5th largest currently). This adventurous, gladed terrain will open in winter 23/24 and be serviced from a new chairlift.
Steamboat has long been known for our pristine intermediate terrain, and this new expansion will put us on the map for the best skiers and snowboarders in the world.
In order to provide an improved experience in Greenhorn Ranch and on Sunshine Peak, we need to make sure the surface is consistently covered and can open early. That’s where our new automated, Low-E snowmaking technology comes in – ensuring our most popular terrain is available by peak holiday visitation.
First Tracks fans will rejoice with earlier season coverage and new skiers will embrace the top tier grooming and snowmaking efforts just for them.
The new Wild Blue Gondola will be the longest and fastest 10-person gondola in North America. With the lower leg opening in winter 22/23, and the upper leg opening in 23/24, the state-of-the-art gondola will feed skiers/riders through a newly created mid-station adjacent to Bashor bowl with the final destination at the top of Sunshine Peak.
At a total length of 3.16 miles, the new gondola will increase the out of base capacity from 6,000 people per hour to 10,000 people per hour, getting skiers from bottom to top in 13 minutes.
The recently re-graded Rough Rider/Bashor Basin area will be the future home to the Greenhorn Ranch, an area that will be dedicated to beginner skiers and riders. Featuring a slope graded for beginners that will be a 0% to 15% angle, and progressive Terrain-Based Learning developed with Snow Operating and a dedicated chairlift.
The lower leg of the Wild Blue Gondola will have an unloading option at Greenhorn Ranch starting for the winter 22/23 season making access to beginner terrain easy for those new to skiing and riding.
650 additional of expert/advanced acreage that will make Steamboat the 2nd largest ski resort in Colorado (from the 5th largest currently). This adventurous, gladed terrain will open in winter 23/24 and be serviced from a new chairlift.
Steamboat has long been known for our pristine intermediate terrain, and this new expansion will put us on the map for the best skiers and snowboarders in the world.
In order to provide an improved experience in Greenhorn Ranch and on Sunshine Peak, we need to make sure the surface is consistently covered and can open early. That’s where our new automated, Low-E snowmaking technology comes in – ensuring our most popular terrain is available by peak holiday visitation.
First Tracks fans will rejoice with earlier season coverage and new skiers will embrace the top tier grooming and snowmaking efforts just for them.
Steamboat Square will transform with plans for an après ski plaza, new restaurants and bars, retail outlets, ice rink, fire pits and a stage for live music.
Skeeter's Rink or Park - The centerpiece of Steamboat Square. Skeeter's Rink opened November 23, 2022 with on-ice fun, and Skeeter's Park will have lawn games and events in the summer.
The Range Food & Drink Hall - The Range has a collection of small stops to satisfy any one in the group; Sunshine Bowl Ramen, Pioneer Pie, Twister Tacos, Why Not Sandwich Shop.
Welcome to the New West - Open now: guests are welcomed to the resort through a clear main entrance directing them through the fastest route to the lifts and the snow via the only escalator in town.
Steamboat Square - Serves as the perfect spot to host festivals, concerts and events. The Steamboat Stage will be back with the legendary music performances we are known for.
Winter is More Fun - Open now: Newly remodeled and located in the Sheraton, Happy Camp offers the best mountain experience for young kids lessons.
Steamboat Square will transform with plans for an après ski plaza, new restaurants and bars, retail outlets, ice rink, fire pits and a stage for live music.
Skeeter's Rink or Park - The centerpiece of Steamboat Square. Skeeter's Rink opened November 23, 2022 with on-ice fun, and Skeeter's Park will have lawn games and events in the summer.
The Range Food & Drink Hall - The Range has a collection of small stops to satisfy any one in the group; Sunshine Bowl Ramen, Pioneer Pie, Twister Tacos, Why Not Sandwich Shop.
Welcome to the New West - Open now: guests are welcomed to the resort through a clear main entrance directing them through the fastest route to the lifts and the snow via the only escalator in town.
Steamboat Square - Serves as the perfect spot to host festivals, concerts and events. The Steamboat Stage will be back with the legendary music performances we are known for.
Winter is More Fun - Open now: Newly remodeled and located in the Sheraton, Happy Camp offers the best mountain experience for young kids lessons.
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Location: Steamboat base area at 6,900'.
Location: Steamboat base area at 6,900'.
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