Steamboat Springs might be known as Ski Town USA, but to locals, it’s more than a mountain, it’s a full-on winter playground with a whole host of on-snow activities to try. We’ve lined up a handful of local favorites to add to this season’s bucket list.

Winter Tubing

Howelsen Park is a magnet for little sledders at the free community sledding hill. In December 2022, Tube Howelsen made its debut. Open seven days a week from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. one-hour slots can be reserved up to two weeks ahead at www.steamboatsprings.net

Dog Sledding

Learn to mush your own dog team along 12.5 miles of spectacular terrain in South Routt with Grizzle-T Dog and Sled Works. They offer two tours per day and each tour lasts approximately two hours. Two people are permitted per sled (three if children accompany an adult), with a maximum sled weight of 450 lbs. www.steamboatdogsledding.com

Ice Skating

Get your skates on and zip around the brand-new Skeeters Ice Rink in Steamboat Square on the mountain. The rink is open daily (weather permitting), from noon to 8 p.m. Skating is free to those who bring their own skates, or equipment can be rented on site for a fee. For an indoor option, try Howelsen Ice Arena. A full calendar of public skate times or stick-and-puck sessions can be found at www.steamboatsprings.net

Snowmobiling

Fire up the adrenaline levels with a snowmobile adventure in the Routt National Forrest. Wind through wooded pathways then let it rip around wide-open meadows. Drivers must be over 16 years old with a valid driver’s license and over 18 years old to take a passenger. Dress as you would for a day on the mountain. Tours vary from two to four hours and can take you as far as the Continental Divide. Reservations are required and all equipment is provided.
www.steamboatsnowmobile.com

Cross Country Skiing

Forget lifts and power along by your own steam at the Steamboat Touring Center or Haymaker Nordic Center. Take a lesson, or cruise by yourself on miles of groomed terrain. Equipment rental is available at both locations. Take the pooch on your adventure at Haymaker, except for Saturdays and Tuesdays, which are dog-free days. For a daily grooming report and pricing, visit www.nordicski.net