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Howelsen Hill Ski Area Opens in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
By PK | December 7, 2008
One of Colorado’s oldest, continuous use ski areas that sent more skiers to international competition than any other area in North America opened yesterday. Howelsen Hill has the largest and most complete natural ski jumping complex in North America.
Young skiers on the slopes
Howelsen Hill has an elevation of 6,969 base with a peak of 7,136 feet with the longest run being 1 mile and sports 15 available trails. There are four lifts, Double chair, Poma surface, Pony Tow, and Magic Carpet.
Poma surface lift
Double chair lift
The center is owned and operated by the city of Steamboat Springs with the assistance of the Steamboat Springs Nordic Council. The majority of the trails are rated intermediate but there are also some easy and some challenging trails.
The lodge at Howelsen Hill
The day lodge at Howelsen Hill Ski Area provides visitors with the warmth of a toasty fire, snack machines, lockers, and a warming yurt.
While Howelsen Hill offers no lodging accommodations, it is only located one block from downtown Steamboat at 845 Howelsen Parkway where skiers can find suitable inns, hotels, and motels. Other winter activities include ski jumping, ice skating, and snowshoeing.
For more information on hours and fees, click here.
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Topics: Colorado, Skiing, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing |
4 Responses to “Howelsen Hill Ski Area Opens in Steamboat Springs, Colorado”
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December 7th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
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December 7th, 2008 at 11:35 pm
Having only ice skated before and never been skiing before I can only guess at how much fun it is sliding about on ice/snow with such ease. Are you going to get to use the resort PK?
December 8th, 2008 at 8:53 am
Martin - I have never ice skated, much less skied. I would like to try. My courage is boosted by watching the little kids, some barely school age, literally flying down the steep hill. I do hope the opportunity prevails, however, the economy is here is terrible and that’s putting in mildly. Our country is in a recession, money is tight, and jobs scarce. Over half a million lost jobs in November. The ski resorts here was laying off even before opening. Skiing seems to be more expensive than hunting elk. I didn’t see but a handful on either of the resort’s slopes. People are getting tight-fisted. We are all unsure where our country is going at this point, except down.
December 8th, 2008 at 8:54 am
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