❄️ Your Ultimate Guide to Winter Fun in Steamboat Springs for 2026
A Curated Insider List for Our Guests — Because Your Vacation Deserves the Best
Winter in Steamboat Springs isn’t just a season… it’s a feeling. Crisp mountain air, powder-soft snow, steaming hot springs, and unforgettable adventures tucked between the peaks of the Rockies. Whether this is your first trip or your 10th, we want you to experience Steamboat the way locals love it — with the very best activities, outfitters, and hidden gems.
This guide was created exclusively for our guests and followers, with the goal of making your vacation smoother, easier, and more magical. Save it, share it, and use it to plan the winter getaway you deserve.
🐾 Dog Sledding: A Winter Story Come to Life
If you’ve ever dreamed of gliding across snowy meadows behind a team of energetic huskies, this is your moment. Dog sledding is one of the most unforgettable experiences in Steamboat — serene, exhilarating, and wildly beautiful.
Grizzle-T Dog & Sled Works
📍 County Road 205, Steamboat Springs
📞 970-870-1782
🎣 Ice Fishing & Fly Fishing: For the Anglers at Heart
Steamboat’s lakes and rivers stay active even in winter, making it a perfect destination for fishing lovers. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a curious beginner, these expert guides will make sure your day is both successful and scenic.
Del’s Triangle 3 Ranch
📍 55675 County Road 62, Clark, CO
📞 970-879-3495
Bucking Rainbow Outfitters
📍 730 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs
📞 970-879-8747
Steamboat Flyfisher
📍 35 Fifth St., Unit 102, Steamboat Springs
📞 970-879-6552
🐎 Winter Horseback Riding: Snowy Trails, Quiet Forests, Unforgettable Moments
There’s something sacred about riding through snow-covered wilderness. The stillness, the crunch of hooves, the views that make you pause and breathe deeper.
Choose from some of the most beloved outfitters in the region:
The Home Ranch
📍 54880 County Road 129, Clark, CO
📞 970-879-1780
Del’s Triangle 3 Ranch
📍 55675 County Road 62, Clark, CO
📞 970-879-3495
Saddleback Ranch
📍 37350 County Road 179, Steamboat Springs
📞 970-879-3711
Elk River Guest Ranch
📍 29840 County Road 64, Clark, CO
📞 970-879-1946
🎈 Hot Air Balloon Rides: Sunrise Above the Rockies
Start your morning in the sky — literally. Watching sunrise illuminate the Yampa Valley from a hot air balloon is a bucket-list-level experience and a photographer’s dream.
Pegasus Balloon Tours
📍 42415 Deerfoot Lane, Steamboat Springs
📞 970-879-9191
🧗♂️ Ice Climbing: For Those Who Crave a Challenge
If you love the thrill of testing your strength and courage, ice climbing will be your highlight adventure. Beginner-friendly and expert-guided.
Rocky Mountain Ventures / Climbing Guide
📍 Steamboat Springs
📞 970-870-8440
🎿 Nordic Skiing: Peaceful Trails & Winter Serenity
Nordic skiing is one of the purest ways to experience Steamboat’s winter beauty. Quiet trails, rolling hills, glittering snow — it’s therapy on skis.
Howelsen Hill Ski Area
📍 845 Howelsen Parkway, Steamboat Springs
Haymaker Nordic Center
📍 34855 U.S. Highway 40 E., Steamboat Springs
📞 970-879-9444
Steamboat Ski Touring Center
📍 2000 Clubhouse Drive, Steamboat Springs
📞 970-879-8180
❄️ Snowshoeing: Slow, Soulful, and Scenic
Snowshoeing is perfect for families, couples, or anyone wanting a relaxed adventure with breathtaking scenery.
Howelsen Hill Ski Area
📍 845 Howelsen Parkway, Steamboat Springs
📞 970-879-8499
Rocky Mountain Ventures / Climbing Guide
📍 Steamboat Springs
📞 970-870-8440
Elk River Guest Ranch
📍 29840 County Road 64, Clark, CO
📞 970-879-1946
🛷 Snow Tubing: Laugh Until You Can’t Breathe
Fast, fun, and absolutely hilarious — tubing is a must-do for all ages.
Saddleback Ranch
📍 37350 County Road 179, Steamboat Springs
📞 970-879-3711
Tubing Steamboat
📍 845 Howelsen Parkway, Steamboat Springs
📞 970-819-8010
❄️ Snowmobiling: Adventure Through the Backcountry
Wide-open meadows, panoramic mountain views, and thrilling routes — snowmobiling is a signature Steamboat experience.
Saddleback Ranch
📍 37350 County Road 179, Steamboat Springs
📞 970-879-3711
Steamboat Snowmobile Tours
📍 Rabbit Ears & Flat Tops Byway
📞 970-879-6500
🛷✨ Sleigh Rides: The Most Magical Winter Memory
Blankets, hot cocoa, horses, and starry skies. A sleigh ride in Steamboat feels like walking inside a holiday movie.
Sleigh Ride Dinner at Haymaker
📍 34855 U.S. Highway 40 E., Steamboat Springs
📞 970-871-5150
Saddleback Ranch
📍 37350 County Road 179, Steamboat Springs
📞 970-879-3711