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wegottago · April 27, 2007, 09:35 PM

We are thinking of going to steamboat springs for skiing next year. Us, and 2 kids ages 8 and 6 who are somewhat beginners - they've skied before. Is this a good place for kids to ski? Is the mountain decent? Is there anything to do besides skiing? How about the altitude affecting you? Any comments are greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Floridaski · April 27, 2007, 11:23 PM

Great ski school, nice mountain, well groomed green runs. Lower altitude then Vail, Breck or Beaver Creek. Less likely to cause altitude problems. Would not hesitate to take children there.

PigsDad · April 28, 2007, 06:14 PM

Also, one of the most expensive ski mountains in Colorado. Yes, it is a very nice place to ski.

Kurt

elaine · April 28, 2007, 08:49 PM

if you fly into Denver, it's longer to get to and not large freeway like Vail. We also like Winter Park (very close to Denver). Vail and Breckenridge are our favorite for atmosphere, but Steamboat was just fine, we had kids with us. WE really enjoy the sleigh-ride/steak dinner.

mattman27 · April 29, 2007, 12:00 AM

Look for kids ski free packages on many major airlines. Just google something like Steamboat kids ski free and it should come up. Great ski school and I agree with the altitude being lower and thus better for out of towners or out of staters as it may be. The town is a wonderful place to bring a family. Sleigh rides and anything else you could want. However, if you want to go to any other mountains the drive is much more extensive. (a few hours) Of the summit county area mountains actually Vail has the least altitude. (steamboat is in another county and altitude is less than vail) You will thouroughly enjoy steamboat.

falmouth3 · April 29, 2007, 12:19 AM

I frequently travel through the Denver Airport and I see flights to Steamboat Springs. I have no idea how much they cost, but just to let you know, they are available.

Sue

Judy · April 29, 2007, 09:59 PM

We like Steamboat Springs so much that we spend the entire winter there

It's a great ski mountain for all ages and all abilities (well, I don't have any experience on the expert slopes myself) and a nice town as well. For family winter entertainment, the best time to go is during Winter Carnival.
Probably you'll want to use your timeshare, but if you don't, you can save money by getting a lodging and lift ticket package through Steamboat Central Reservations. http://www.steamboat.com/home.aspx
That sight will give lots of other information too.
If you fly into Hayden HDN, you can avoid the drive from Denver.

April 27, 2007, 09:35 PM	#1
wegottago TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Mar 5, 07 Location: New Jersey Posts: 123 Resorts: Aruba Surf Club	anyone ski steamboat springs We are thinking of going to steamboat springs for skiing next year. Us, and 2 kids ages 8 and 6 who are somewhat beginners - they've skied before. Is this a good place for kids to ski? Is the mountain decent? Is there anything to do besides skiing? How about the altitude affecting you? Any comments are greatly appreciated. Thanks.

April 28, 2007, 08:49 PM	#4
elaine TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 8, 05 Posts: 1,442	very nice--but longer and winding drive to get there if you fly into Denver, it's longer to get to and not large freeway like Vail. We also like Winter Park (very close to Denver). Vail and Breckenridge are our favorite for atmosphere, but Steamboat was just fine, we had kids with us. WE really enjoy the sleigh-ride/steak dinner.

April 29, 2007, 12:19 AM	#6
falmouth3 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 1,649	Flights to Steamboat Springs I frequently travel through the Denver Airport and I see flights to Steamboat Springs. I have no idea how much they cost, but just to let you know, they are available. Sue

April 29, 2007, 09:59 PM	#7
Judy TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 10, 05 Location: Melbourne Beach FL; Steamboat Springs CO Posts: 1,804 Resorts: Celebrity Resort World of Orlando; Hatteras High;Worldmark; Buddy Dive (Lions Dive Bonaire)	We like Steamboat Springs so much that we spend the entire winter there It's a great ski mountain for all ages and all abilities (well, I don't have any experience on the expert slopes myself) and a nice town as well. For family winter entertainment, the best time to go is during Winter Carnival. Probably you'll want to use your timeshare, but if you don't, you can save money by getting a lodging and lift ticket package through Steamboat Central Reservations. http://www.steamboat.com/home.aspx That sight will give lots of other information too. If you fly into Hayden HDN, you can avoid the drive from Denver. __________________ See my timeshare photoshows Last edited by Judy : April 29, 2007 at 10:01 PM.

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April 27, 2007, 11:23 PM	#2
Floridaski TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Aug 29, 05 Location: South Florida, Summit County CO. Posts: 522 Resorts: Hyatt, Morritt's Grand Cayman	Great ski school, nice mountain, well groomed green runs. Lower altitude then Vail, Breck or Beaver Creek. Less likely to cause altitude problems. Would not hesitate to take children there.

April 28, 2007, 06:14 PM	#3
PigsDad TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Nov 1, 06 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,228 Resorts: HGVC Seaworld	Also, one of the most expensive ski mountains in Colorado. Yes, it is a very nice place to ski. Kurt

April 29, 2007, 12:00 AM	#5
mattman27 Guest BBS Reg. Date: Feb 8, 06 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 236	Look for kids ski free packages on many major airlines. Just google something like Steamboat kids ski free and it should come up. Great ski school and I agree with the altitude being lower and thus better for out of towners or out of staters as it may be. The town is a wonderful place to bring a family. Sleigh rides and anything else you could want. However, if you want to go to any other mountains the drive is much more extensive. (a few hours) Of the summit county area mountains actually Vail has the least altitude. (steamboat is in another county and altitude is less than vail) You will thouroughly enjoy steamboat.