Complimentary Tours & Services

"Steamboat prides itself and is known throughout the industry for its guest service and the friendliness of our resort staff," said Andy Wirth, vice president of marketing for the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation. "Whether you are enjoying a free lesson with one of Steamboat's Olympic champions, experiencing the mountain on snowshoes or being reunited with that lost item, every employee is committed to providing each guest with the highest level of service."

Mountain Tours: Free mountain tours are offered daily at 10:30am, starting outside the upper gondola terminal at the top of Vagabond. Get a preview of the intermediate and advanced trails with information about the resort, surrounding area and altitude climate awareness. The resort’s Ambassadors conduct the tours, so look for the orange jackets.

Ski with Billy Kidd: Join Steamboat’s Director of Skiing, 1964 Olympic Silver Medalist and World Champion Billy Kidd, for some free pointers and a run down Heavenly Daze. Check the sign at the top of the gondola to see if Billy is skiing today, and join him in front of the BK sign at the top of Why Not at 1:00pm.

Nelson on Nelson’s: Nelson Carmichael, 1992 Olympic Bronze Medalist, 2-time World Cup Mogul Champion, 6-time US National Mogul Champion and Professional Mogul Tour Champion, hosts a free mogul clinic on Nelson’s Run at 1:00pm on select Sundays through the season. Check the grooming report to see if Nelson is skiing and meet at the Nelson's sign outside the Four Points Hut.

Ski with a Naturalist: Join one of the naturalists from Yampatika's Education Partnership for a free tour and receive interpretive information on the forest, mountain habitat and indigenous flora and fauna. Meet at the top of Why Not at 1:30pm on Tuesday & Thursday & 11:00am on Saturday. Tours run from mid-December through March.

Over-the-Hill Gang: A free program for skiers 50 and over that enjoy mellow cruising together. Led by local guides every Sunday through Friday during the season. The Over-the-Hill Gang meets at 9:00am in front of the Steamboat Ski & Snowboard School.

Interdenominational Services: These free services are held at the Overlook at the base of the Tower trail, near the top of the upper gondola terminal, every Sunday at 1:30pm beginning December 1st.

Complimentary Beverages: End your day at Steamboat with a free cup of hot chocolate or hot cider each afternoon in the base area! Steamboat’s Ambassadors serve these refreshing beverages out of a chuck wagon replica from the 1880s. When things heat up in the spring, complimentary lemonade and water are provided.

Free Parking & Shuttles: Steamboat offers free off-site parking at the Meadows parking lot. In addition, free shuttle buses run continuously from the Meadows lot from late November - Mid-April.

Mountain Services & Activities

Ambassador Program: Steamboat has a staff of skiing and snowboarding ambassadors on the mountain, in the Information Center and Lost & Found, who offer free guided mountain tours, assistance with directions, activities, daily grooming information, snowshoe tours, lost items, and general information about the Steamboat Ski Area and the town of Steamboat Springs. When in doubt....seek them out and they're sure to help you.

Information Center: Located in the heart of the Gondola Square, the Information Center provides directions, daily grooming sheets, daily activities, community happenings and general information, 8:00am-5:00pm. (970-871-5444)

Lost and Found: The Lost & Found Center is open daily 8:00am-10:00am and 2:00pm-5:00pm. Located on the ground floor of the lower gondola building, the Lost & Found Center has been reuniting folks and their belongings since the late 1970s.

Grooming Reports: This color report is produced every morning showing the trails that have been groomed overnight as well as the daily weather, snow conditions, when the halfpipe is cut and whether or not Billy Kidd or Nelson Carmichael are skiing today. The flip side contains information about on-mountain restaurants, Ski & Snowboard School, Billy Kidd Performance Center, Competition Services, Ski & Sport Performance Test Centers, Kids’ Vacation Center, the Steamboat Grand as well as special events. The grooming report is available at the Information Center, several other locations on the mountain, at the base of the gondola, the main ticket office and front desk of the Steamboat Grand.

Electronic Status Boards: Located at seven points around the mountain, the electronic lift status boards inform skiers and riders of operating lifts and approximate waiting times. Additionally, three electronic scrolling information boards keep you up-to-date on events, happenings, temperatures and new snow.

Locker Rentals: The Ski Corral offers weekly equipment locker rentals just steps away from the Gondola entrance. Lockers are tall and easily fit three pairs of skis and poles. The rentals are sold in weekly increments with prices running $50/week. Lockers may be booked through Steamboat Central Reservations™ at 800-922-2722 or 970-879-0740 or online at www.steamboat.com.

SNOWSHOE TOURS

Snowshoe Tours: With the increasing popularity of snowshoeing, Steamboat's Ambassadors offer guided beginner snowshoe tours Monday through Saturday at 1:00pm. This tour offers breathtaking views of the Yampa Valley and the Flat Top Mountains. The tour departs from the Information Center in Gondola Square and winds in a one-mile loop from the top of Steamboat gondola. Guests need to sign up in advance by calling 970-871-5444 as space is limited. Rentals are not included with the tour, but are available from Steamboat Ski Rentals in Gondola Square.

Guided Gourmet Snowshoe Tours: Imagine a fun, informative and invigorating snowshoe tour with incredible views of Mt. Werner. Upon reaching Ragnar's, enjoy a delectable gourmet lunch and a refreshing glass of wine. Tours are available Monday through Friday at 10:00am. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles each way and reservations are required 24-hours in advance, 970-879-0740 or 871-5191. Cost is $35/adults, $19/teens (13-18) and $12/child (10-12). Price includes gondola ride, Ambassador guide, lunch, glass of wine, tax and gratuity.

*Prices are subject to change without notice.