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Special Event Notice posted 3/27/2012
The weather Gods and the Weather Channel have spoken, and they say two weeks from now will be ideal for starting a garden or getting a tan, but not for skiing.
More importantly, Jason, our groomer, doesn’t think the course will be groomable by April 7th and 8th. He and I do feel, however, that conditions should be excellent this weekend.
To get to the point, the Steamboat Coureur has been moved to March 31st for the ski events and April 1st for the bike...
The 2012 Steamboat Coureur will be an opportunity to participate in an inaugural event and enjoy some great spring cross country skiing, sniking (snowbiking), skiking (ski and snowbiking) or snuniing (snow unicycling) on Rabbit Ears Pass near Steamboat Springs.
Expect a fun couple of days with some outstanding competition from around the state and the country. Jason and crew from Steamboat Snowmobile Tours will open up their cabin and trails for the weekend. The ski courses are wide open...
V1 is your low gear and an important technique to master for steeper terrain or slower conditions. This three minute video covers it all -- it includes clips of world class skiers and an expert coach describing the key elements of the technique.
Featured Nordic Center
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Trail Distance (km):15Easy (Beginner) %:25Moderate (Intermediate) %:75Difficult (Expert) %:0Season Start:November 01 2011Season End:April 05 2012The Steamboat Ski Touring Center offers groomed cross country ski and snowshoe trails, winding through the aspen groves and along beautiful Fish Creek.
The cross country ski trails welcome all ability levels, novice to advanced. The trails are groomed for both classic and skate skiing.
A full service rental shop is availaable at the touring center. The shop has the latest in cross-country ski equipment including Fischer's Nordic Cruising Skis and boots, Salomon boots and...
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Trail Distance (km):25Easy (Beginner) %:Moderate (Intermediate) %:Difficult (Expert) %:Season Start:March 23 2012Season End:April 08 2012This 25k trail is groomed and maintained by Steamboat Snowmobile Tours.
Please be off the trail by 9 am as a courtesy to Steamboat Snowmobile Tours and their guests
NO DOGS!
Try to start your ski no later than 7:30 am
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Trail Distance (km):30Easy (Beginner) %:50Moderate (Intermediate) %:30Difficult (Expert) %:20Season Start:November 30 2011Season End:March 31 2012The Catamount Nordic Center is part of a private development. The Nordic Center is different than any of the other areas in the valley in that it has an abundance of flat to easy rolling terrain and continual wide open views which include Lake Catamount, Mt. Baldy and Pleasant Valley. The owners of the Lake Catamount Development have extended a welcome to the community so please respect private property and the privilege to use this area.
The nordic trails are open daily. Trail use...
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Trail Distance (km):21Easy (Beginner) %:20Moderate (Intermediate) %:60Difficult (Expert) %:20Season Start:December 03 2011Season End:March 25 2012The Howelsen Touring Center is located in the center of Steamboat Springs and is part of the Howelsen Hill Sports Complex which includes the alpine ski area, the ice skating rink, Nordic jumping hills, snow board half-pipe, alpine slide, rodeo grounds and horse stables, and summer biking, hiking and equestrian trails.
The trails were built, and are maintained and groomed, through joint efforts of the city of Steamboat Springs and the Steamboat Springs Nordic Council. At this time...
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Trail Distance (km):5Easy (Beginner) %:20Moderate (Intermediate) %:40Difficult (Expert) %:40Season Start:October 25 2011Season End:December 15 2011This trail is maintained by volunteers of Routt County and the Steamboat Springs Nordic Council. The Grooming will start when there is enough snow on the trails. The trails are open through winter but grooming will stop Mid December 2011.
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Trail Distance (km):15Easy (Beginner) %:70Moderate (Intermediate) %:30Difficult (Expert) %:0Season Start:December 20 2011Season End:March 20 2012The Steamboat Lake State Park Touring Center is located at over 8000 feet of elevation and offers some of the best early and late season snow in the area. Located within the boundaries of the park the touring center is nestled between Hahn's Peak and Sand Mountain just 40
minutes North of Steamboat Springs.The area is officially open by the weekend before Christmas but trails are usually groomed a week or two earlier. Trail users are required to purchase a daily parks pass...
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Trail Distance (km):65Easy (Beginner) %:45Moderate (Intermediate) %:40Difficult (Expert) %:5Season Start:December 15 2011Season End:March 20 2012Latigo is scenic and secluded. Seven miles up Red Dirt Road brings you to our quiet setting amid the pine and aspen forests at 9000ft elevation. With spectacular vistas of the Indian Peaks to the east, Eagle's Nest to the south and Rabbit Ears to the north, Latigo Nordic Ranch has operated as a ski touring center for 25 wonderful winters. The trails wander through open meadows, aspen glades, and pine forests. There are some great downhill runs with lots of thrills for the adventurous, and...
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Trail Distance (km):Easy (Beginner) %:Moderate (Intermediate) %:Difficult (Expert) %:Season Start:December 18 2011Season End:March 31 2012Nordic Skiing Paradise. When you book your cross country ski vacation at The Home Ranch, you can walk out the front door anywhere on our property, smile at the mountains, and start skiing. Ski out of your front door onto our 25 km of diverse terrain and perfectly groomed tracks, or head out into the million-acre backcountry of the Routt National Forest with your own ski guide.
Trail Conditions
Lake Catamount Touring Center
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Wed, 05/09/2012 - 11:46am
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Trail Conditions: All the snow is gone -- look for updates this fall when the snow returns! Thanks for another great year!
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Steamboat Ski Touring Center
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Wed, 05/09/2012 - 11:40am
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Beautiful Spring Day Trail Conditions: Thank you for another season. We are now already thinking about next season and season passes will be on SALE SOON! Watch for early season discounts!!!
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Sat, 03/31/2012 - 12:18am
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Trail Conditions: SEE YOU AT STEAMBOAT COUREUR ON THE PASS today. RACE PACKETS CAN BE PICKED UP AT START.
LAST day to take advantage of savings. Our entire shop is 40-50% off. We will begin packing at NOON!!!
SEASONAL RENTALS ARE DUE BACK NOW! We will not be at the Touring Center after...
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Sat, 03/31/2012 - 12:18am
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Trail Conditions: SEE YOU AT STEAMBOAT COUREUR ON THE PASS today. RACE PACKETS CAN BE PICKED UP AT START.
LAST day to take advantage of savings. Our entire shop is 40-50% off. We will begin packing at NOON!!!
SEASONAL RENTALS ARE DUE BACK NOW! We will not be at the Touring Center after...
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Fri, 03/30/2012 - 5:55am
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Overcast and 43 degrees Trail Conditions: Check in for STEAMBOAT COUREUR today 9-6pm.
1 1/2 days left to take advantage of savings. Our entire shop is 40-50% off.
SEASONAL RENTALS ARE DUE BACK NOW! We will not be at the Touring Center after Sunday.
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Thu, 03/29/2012 - 8:52am
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Overcast and38 degrees Trail Conditions: We are no longer able to groom. However.....there is still skiing on Rabbit Ears Pass. STEAMBOAT COUREUR date has been changes to March 31st - April 1st due to snow conditions! Stay tuned for race updates!
The entire shop is now 40-50% OFF. Used equipment skate and...
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Tue, 03/27/2012 - 6:52am
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Trail Conditions: We are no longer able to groom. However.....there is still skiing on Rabbit Ears Pass. We are renting equipment and getting ready for the STEAMBOAT COUREUR April 7-8th! Stay tuned for race updates!
The entire shop is now 40-50% OFF. Used equipment skate and classic is also...
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Mon, 03/26/2012 - 7:01am
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Clear and 34 degrees Trail Conditions: We are no longer able to groom. Yesterday's sun took away the skiing. However.....there is still skiing on Rabbit Ears Pass. We are renting equipment and getting ready for the STEAMBOAT COUREUR April 7-8th!
The entire shop is now 40-50% OFF. Used equipment skate and...
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Sat, 03/24/2012 - 6:17am
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Clear and 20 degrees Trail Conditions: We are skiing on 7km of trails have been groomed this morning for both skate and classic skiing. Best skiing is between 9&1pm.
IT IS NORDIC FEST TIME TODAY!!! THEME: WILD WEST VIKING Fun in the sun, skiing, THE Pig is ROASTING!! PIG ROAST BEGINS AT NOON....
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Fri, 03/23/2012 - 8:52am
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Clear and 27 degrees Trail Conditions: We skiing on 7km of trails have been groomed this morning for both skate and classic skiing. Best skiing is between 9&1pm. IT IS NORDIC FEST TIME!!! TOMORROW THE 24TH - THEME: WILD WEST VIKING Fun, Games, PIG ROAST!! PIG ROAST BEGINS AT NOON.
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Thu, 03/22/2012 - 6:57am
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Overcast and 26 degrees Trail Conditions: We are still skiing on 10km of trails have been groomed this morning for both skate and classic skiing. Best skiing is between 9&1pm.
GET READY FOR THE 11TH ANNUAL NORDIC FEST! MARCH 24TH - THEME: WILD WEST VIKING Fun, Games, PIG ROAST!!!
ALL CLOTHING 40% OFF...
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Wed, 03/21/2012 - 6:32am
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Overcast and 26 degrees Trail Conditions: We are still skiing on 10km of trails have been groomed this morning for both skate and classic skiing. Best skiing is between 9&2pm.
GET READY FOR THE 11TH ANNUAL NORDIC FEST! MARCH 24TH - THEME: WILD WEST VIKING
ALL CLOTHING 40% OFF....Equipment on sale also. NEW...
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Tue, 03/20/2012 - 8:48am
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Clear and 23 degrees Trail Conditions: We are still skiing on 10km of trails. We did not regroom so that we can accumulate snow to better keep what we have. There is a light dusting of snow on the trails. Best skiing is between 9&2pm.
GET READY FOR THE 11TH ANNUAL NORDIC FEST! MARCH 24TH - THEME:...
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Tue, 03/20/2012 - 8:48am
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Clear and 23 degrees Trail Conditions: We are still skiing on 10km of trails. We did not regroom so that we can accumulate snow to better keep what we have. There is a light dusting of snow on the trails. Best skiing is between 9&2pm.
GET READY FOR THE 11TH ANNUAL NORDIC FEST! MARCH 24TH - THEME:...
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Steamboat Lake State Park Touring Center
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Sun, 04/01/2012 - 3:07pm
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sunny and warm Trail Conditions: This beautiful weather has finally put an end to our trails. See you next season!
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Wed, 03/28/2012 - 8:57am
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Sunny in the 50s Trail Conditions: Our Snow Club is no longer able to groom and snow is melting fast. All poles were removed but trails are still available. Skate skiing may be difficult now but there are still areas where classic is available. Mornings are best with cooler temperatures.
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Sun, 03/25/2012 - 12:00pm
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Sunny in the 50's Trail Conditions: All trails were recently groomed and are open. Warm weather has degraded the snow. Mornings are usually good but snow gets soft in the afternoons.
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Steamboat Coureur Course
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Wed, 03/28/2012 - 3:21pm
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Course was A+ again this morning. Saw many skiers, a biker and a unicyclist (yours truly). Should be nearly identical conditions on Saturday.
Important Event Notice -- The race has been moved up a week earlier due to the warm weather conditions. The snow and grooming will be excellent for the...
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Fri, 03/23/2012 - 11:56am
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Sunny and warm Trail Conditions: Trail was groomed again this morning and should be spectacular
If you are on the course after 9 am -- please watch for snowmobiles.
Steamboat Snowmobile Tours is providing all of the fantastic grooming.
Enjoy!
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Howelsen Hill Nordic Center
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Wed, 03/21/2012 - 5:35pm
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spring like Trail Conditions: The Howelsen Hill Nordic Centers last day was Sunday March 18. Thank you for a great season!!
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Steamboat Springs Weather
Tonight
Low: 41
High: 72
Low: 41
High: 72
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast.
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