Official Opening Day is Here

November 20th is marked in big letters on the calendar for many Routt County residents: it is the planned opening day, depending on snow conditions, for the 21/22 Ski Season at Steamboat Resort and the countdown is days away!

Brand New Steamboat Ski Area

Visitors to the ski area will see a host of changes, which form part of a multi-million dollar, multi-year master improvement plan set out earlier this year by Alterra Mountain Company, the owners of Steamboat Resort.

“Watching the future of Steamboat come to life as this project progresses is incredibly exciting,” said Rob Perlman, President of Steamboat Resort. “For Alterra Mountain Company to support, and ultimately invest, in our long-term vision shows the strength of Steamboat as a vacation destination and a community.”

This spring, the project broke ground, which saw the demolition of the gondola building. The lower gondola terminal was relocated 300 feet away, to a new on-slope location. The move will make way for Steamboat Square, which will open for next year’s ski season. The revitalized base area will include an ice rink, new retail and restaurant space, performance stage and gathering area.

Guests to the resort this winter will be welcomed through a purpose-built entryway, flanked by customized artwork depicting iconic elements of our area. A covered escalator will replace the original staircases, streamlining the movement of people.

New Name, Same Outstanding Service

The new Kids Vacation Center has been renamed ‘Happy Camp’ and is open to children aged four and under for childcare and on-hill learning. “We’ll still be known for our outstanding service, our incredible instructors and our unmatched family experiences; and now we’ll be accomplishing all that under a name that aligns perfectly with what Steamboat Ski Resort is all about,” said Nelson Wingard, Director of the SnowSports School.

Resort Adheres to Routt County Covid-19 Guidelines

Steamboat Resort is following Routt County Guidelines and requests that unvaccinated guests wear a mask indoors. The gondola and lifts will run at capacity. Dining facilities will not have capacity restrictions but the resort urges guests to make reservations and utilize the mobile ordering system. For updates on restrictions, on and off the mountain, go to  www.covid19routtcounty.com