Howelsen Hill Snowshoe Tour

Howelsen Hill Ski Area holds a unique place in the history of skiing. It has sent more skiers to international competition than any other area in North America. Howelsen Hill boasts a remarkable heritage. It is Colorado's oldest ski area in continuous use (opened in 1915), and has the largest and most complete natural ski jumping complex in North America.

Howelsen Hill offers downhill and cross-country skiing as well as snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowbiking, and ski jumping. Night skiing/riding is available 3 nights a week. Owned and managed by the City of Steamboat Springs, Howelsen Hill is also home to the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, which has produced nearly 100 Winter Olympians, 22 members of the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame, 13 members of the National Ski Hall of fame, and made 150 Winter Olympic appearances.

The base elevation is 6,969 and 7,136 at the peak. The longest run is 1 mile, 15 trails and four lifts (double chair, poma surface, small magic carpet, and magic carpet).

Howelsen Hill also offers outdoor tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball, and a skate park in the summer months. Accessible via the Yampa River Core Trail.