Howelsen Hill Ski Area
Howelsen Hill
North America's oldest continuously operating ski area, right beside downtown. Its ski jumps and night skiing have produced many Winter Olympians.
Howelsen Hill was pioneered in 1915 by Norwegian ski jumping pioneer Carl Howelsen, and it is the oldest continuously operating ski area in North America. Run by the city, it offers affordable lift tickets, night skiing, Nordic cross-country trails, and several ski jumps. In winter, young athletes practicing their jumps are a common sight. The hill sits right next to downtown, a short walk across the Yampa River. In summer, the slopes become mountain biking and hiking trails, and the Romick Rodeo Arena at the foot of the hill hosts weekend cowboy competitions.
Opening hours
Snow season approx. December–March (mostly afternoons and evenings)
Nearby sights
- Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series
- Yampa River Core Trail
- Downtown Steamboat & Lincoln Avenue
- Tread of Pioneers Museum
- Old Town Hot Springs
- Yampa River Botanic Park
- Steamboat Resort
- Fish Creek Falls