More Skiing....Make it Nordic
01/06/2025 10:39AM ● By Sophie Dingle
Kara Johnson Delfanti skis on the trails at Howelsen Hill. Photo by Noah Wetzel.
The hidden gem of Steamboat Springs’ skiing paradise is its plethora of Nordic trails. This winter, skim across Steamboat’s trails without crowds of downhill skiers. Visit Haymaker Nordic Center, offering 10 km of groomed trails perfect for any winter outing, from classic to skate skiing.
For a taste of Steamboat’s history, head downtown to Howelsen Hill and enjoy 21 km of trails on Colorado’s oldest operating ski area. A daily ticket or season pass is required; purchase one at the Howelsen Hill ticket office during regular business hours. Don’t miss Howelsen’s Free Ski Sunday – just stop by the ticket office to pick up your free ticket, allowing access to the lifts and all trails.
If you need a refresher, visit the Steamboat Ski Touring Center for classic and skate skiing lessons offered daily with expert Nordic skiers. Whether you’re a novice or advanced skier, you’ll leave your lesson feeling ready to conquer the 15 km of groomed trails sprawling across Rollingstone Golf Course.
If you’re itching to ski along trails immersed in nature but not too far from town, take a trip to the alluring trails of Lake Catamount. Lake Catamount Ski Touring Center offers Nordic trails for all levels of experience, plus rentals of both classic and skate skis.
Drive 25 miles north of Steamboat, to Steamboat Lake State Park, complete with groomed trails and picturesque Colorado scenery. Gear cannot be rented, so make sure to bring your own. In addition to gear, you’ll need both an entry pass and vehicle pass that must be purchased to spend a day in the State Park. You’ll want to stay longer than a day; the 15 km of beginner to intermediate level trails will leave you wishing you could stay forever in the calm serenity of snowy Colorado hills.
The hidden gem of Steamboat Springs’ skiing paradise is its plethora of Nordic trails. This winter, skim across Steamboat’s trails without crowds of downhill skiers. Visit Haymaker Nordic Center, offering 10 km of groomed trails perfect for any winter outing, from classic to skate skiing.
For a taste of Steamboat’s history, head downtown to Howelsen Hill and enjoy 21 km of trails on Colorado’s oldest operating ski area. A daily ticket or season pass is required; purchase one at the Howelsen Hill ticket office during regular business hours. Don’t miss Howelsen’s Free Ski Sunday – just stop by the ticket office to pick up your free ticket, allowing access to the lifts and all trails.
If you need a refresher, visit the Steamboat Ski Touring Center for classic and skate skiing lessons offered daily with expert Nordic skiers. Whether you’re a novice or advanced skier, you’ll leave your lesson feeling ready to conquer the 15 km of groomed trails sprawling across Rollingstone Golf Course.
If you’re itching to ski along trails immersed in nature but not too far from town, take a trip to the alluring trails of Lake Catamount. Lake Catamount Ski Touring Center offers Nordic trails for all levels of experience, plus rentals of both classic and skate skis.
Drive 25 miles north of Steamboat, to Steamboat Lake State Park, complete with groomed trails and picturesque Colorado scenery. Gear cannot be rented, so make sure to bring your own. In addition to gear, you’ll need both an entry pass and vehicle pass that must be purchased to spend a day in the State Park. You’ll want to stay longer than a day; the 15 km of beginner to intermediate level trails will leave you wishing you could stay forever in the calm serenity of snowy Colorado hills.