STEAMBOAT-SKI TOWN, U.S.A.®, an authentic western town with a BIG mountain, is one of the premier resort destinations, due to abundant Champagne Powder® snow, amazing trees, Olympic heritage, off-mountain activities, array of lodging options and family programs rated the best in the industry.

Incredible skiing and riding brings powder hounds to Steamboat, but this real ranching town with a wide array of adventure-filled activities is what turns visitors into long-time locals. Try a soak in the legendary natural hot springs, ride a snowmobile along the continental divide, and enjoy the majestic views of the Rock Mountains from a hot-air balloon or hone your skills at the Winter Driving School or heavy-equipment Dig This. From horse-drawn sleigh rides to winter fly-fishing, charming boutiques and day spas, Steamboat offers activities for everyone, from the young to the young-at-heart.

Scholarship and Opening Day November 2009
Scholarship Day marks the first day of the season with revenues from the day's specially priced ticket benefiting the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Scholarship Fund.

U.S. Olympic Trials December 2009
See the best in Freestyle and Nordic Combined skiing compete for a spot on the 2010 U.S. Olympic Team. The U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Ski Town, U.S.A. will include an individual Nordic Combined competition at historic Howelsen Hill along with moguls and aerials at the Steamboat Ski Area. It's your chance to see America's best before the 2010 Winter Games.

36th Annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill January 2010
It all began 36 years ago when Billy Kidd, Steamboat's Director of Skiing, and Larry Mahan, six-time All-Around World Champion cowboy, decided to invite a few of the ProRodeo stars to Steamboat for a day of skiing. The cowboys had such a great time that the Downhill has become the most popular events of the season with around 100 of the best professional rodeo cowboys competing in the most unique ski rodeo in the country. Sponsored by Bud Light, the Cowboy Downhill is always scheduled to coincide with the National Western Stock Show in Denver.

97th Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival February 2010
The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, one of the largest and oldest winter sports clubs in the U.S., hosts the 97th Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival, the oldest continuing Winter Carnival west of the Mississippi. The carnival features racing, ski jumping, a parade featuring Steamboat's skiing high school band (the only one in the United States), the famous ski jöring events down Lincoln Avenue, and the spectacular night show featuring the legendary Lighted Man & fireworks display.

Bud Light Rocks The Boat Free Concert Series March/April 2010
The Steamboat Ski Area will again be rockin' this spring as the Bud Light Rocks the 'Boat Free Music Series returns for the 11th season offering a great mixture of various musical genre. The Rocks the 'Boat series has brought together everything from bluegrass and New Orleans style rhythm & blues to a traditional Irish sound. Past free concerts have included Big Head Todd & the Monsters, Gin Blossoms, North Mississippi All Stars, Freddy Jones Band , Sister Hazel, Young Dubliners, The Subdudes, Tony Furtado, Nina Storey, Sam Bush Band, Derek Trucks Band, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and The Samples

NCAA Championships March 2010
The University of Colorado, Boulder will host the 2010 NCAA Men's & Women's Skiing Championships in Steamboat-Ski Town USA featuring the best collegiate skiing athletes in the country. Steamboat Springs has a long history of hosting the NCAA Championships as this will be the sixth time Ski Town, USA has hosted the event. The championships were also held here in 1968, 1969, 1979, 1993 and 1996.

Springalicous Celebration April 2010
The Springalicious Celebration rejoices all that is spring with the 30th SmartWool Cardboard Classic, 3rd SPLASHDOWN pond skimming competition and free music concerts.

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All dates and events subject to change without notice.

1. There are over 150 natural springs in the Steamboat Springs area. Historically, the Ute Indians used the springs for their medicinal powers.

2. Steamboat has sent 69 athletes to the Winter Olympics since 1932, more than any other town in North America.

3. Steamboat is home of Champagne Powder® snow - the only place you'll find this incredibly light, dry and fluffy snow.

GREAT DEAL
Kids Ski Free™ at Steamboat Ski Resort all season long. Any child 12 and under can ski free when their parent purchases at least 5 days of lift tickets during the 2009/2010 season. Select from value packages such as Ski Free Early/Late Season, Early Rewards or have a special package custom made by travel professionals. Call Steamboat Central Reservations at 800-922-2722 or visit www.steamboat.com.

MOUNTAIN DINING
Steamboat may be a small town when it comes to charm, but as far as flavor is concerned, there's something for every appetite. With more than 100 bars and restaurants, diners can feast on regional specialties including elk steaks and Colorado trout or exotic cuisine such as sushi and indian fare, and everything in-between. No visit to Steamboat is complete without a ride up the Steamboat gondola to a family style dinner at the Western BBQ or to the resort's signature gourmet restaurants, Hazie's and Ragnar's. Want more? Savor the Steamboat Grand's signature restaurant, The Cabin, featuring contemporary Colorado cuisine and incredible wines.

LESSONS
Steamboat Ski & Snowboard School. Ski School: 1st grade and up. Kids' Vacation Center: On Snow: 2 years to 6 years; Daycare: 6 months to 6 years. Lessons: Never-ever, beginner, women's, telemark, adaptive, adult & kid ski weeks, park & pipe, teens, Rough Riders, privates (2 years & up), Billy Kidd Performance Center, snowboarding, & more. Contact: Ski & Snowboard School & Kids' Vacation Center: 800.299.5017 or 970.871.5375. www.steamboat.com

FYI
Steamboat is home to unique winter adventures including the Bridgestone Winter Driving School and Dig This, the nation's only adult sandbox offering guests the chance to play on bulldozers and excavators..

BIGGEST EVENT
Torchlight Parades & Fireworks: Dec. 31, Feb. 14, March 17. 36th Bud Light Cowboy Downhill: Jan. 19, 2010. 97th Winter Carnival: Feb. 3-7, 2010. NCAA Championships: March 10-13, 2010. Bud light rocks the Boat Free Concerts: Spring 2010. 3rd Springalicious Celebration: April 1-11, 2010.

APRES SPOT
Where else can you saddle up to the bar with Olympians, local skiers and real cowboy's? Only in Steamboat.
Your best bet is to head to Bear River Bar & Grill, Chaps, Slopeside, Cantina, Rio Grande, Mahogany Ridge, Bistro CV, Gondola Pub & Grill, Ghost Ranch Saloon, Sunpies Bistro or The Stoker.

ALTERNATE DAY
Soak in the legendary natural hot springs, ride a snowmobile along the continental divide, enjoy the majestic views of the Rocky Mountains from a hot-air balloon or hone your skills at the Winter Driving School or heavy-equipment Dig This. From horse-drawn sleigh rides to winter fly-fishing, charming boutiques and spas, Steamboat offers activities for everyone.

SKIING AT STEAMBOAT
Steamboat is one of North America's largest mountains with 165 trails, 3,668 vertical feet, and nearly 3,000 skiable acres, including six peaks filled with world-class groomed cruisers, bumps, steeps, open meadows, legendary tree skiing, Mavericks Superpipe and terrain parks.

SNOWBOARDING AT STEAMBOAT
A riders dream where 2,965 acres of trails, trees and bowls mix with four terrain parks and Mavericks Superpipe. No matter what your ability level, there is a rail, box, jump or jib just for you. From the beginner's Lil' Rodeo Terrain Park to Rabbit Ears Terrain Park with its learn-to-ride mini-Mavs halfpipe to the boardercross Sunbeam Terrain Park to the grand daddy, Mavericks Terrain Park & Superpipe; you are only limited by your imagination in the home of Champagne Powder snow. AASI/PSIA national snowboard team member Eric Rolls, ensures the resort never loses it edge.