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A big play day up on Rabbit Ears Pass! Bring your skis, your bike or your unicycle!
Choose from 10K, 25K or 50K ski only, or a 25K ski and a 25K snow bike. Or if you unicycle - there are different options for you.
A bunch of folks have signed up - and most of them are from out of state! So come on you Routt County Locals - get signed up! Race day is this Saturday! Online registration ends at midnight Thursday. We especially want to see our Bike Racing Community out in force.
The 2013...
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 2012Season End:April 07 2013The 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 available 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):30Easy (Beginner) %:50Moderate (Intermediate) %:30Difficult (Expert) %:20Season Start:December 15 2012Season End:March 31 2013The 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 01 2012Season End:March 18 2013The 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.
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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.
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Trail Distance (km):25Easy (Beginner) %:Moderate (Intermediate) %:Difficult (Expert) %:Season Start:March 23 2012Season End:April 08 2012
This 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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Steamboat Ski Touring Center
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Tue, 05/14/2013 - 11:19pm
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Trail Conditions: Do not miss out on super savings! SSTC SEASON PASSES and VALLEY PASSES now on SALE for the 2013-2014 season.
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Tue, 05/14/2013 - 11:05pm
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Trail Conditions: Do not miss out on super savings! SSTCSEASON PASSES and VALLEY PASSES now on SALE for the 2013-2014 season.
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Tue, 05/14/2013 - 10:58pm
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Trail Conditions: Do not miss out on super savings! SEASON PASS and VALLEY PASSES now on SALE for the 2013-2014 season.
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Sat, 04/06/2013 - 6:44am
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Foggy and 31 degrees Trail Conditions: We are sorry that we are no longer able to groom due to the spring weather. You are welcome to ski.
Great weather for shopping. Do not miss out on super savings before we pack up!
SEASON PASS and VALLEY PASSES now on SALE for the 2013-2014 season.
All seasonal rentals due back TODAY....
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Fri, 04/05/2013 - 10:06am
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Cloudy and 36 degrees Trail Conditions: We are sorry that we are no longer able to groom due to the melting and warm weather. You are welcome to skiing even though yesterday was the last day we were able to groom. Our last day of skiing is Sunday.
Don not miss out on out savings before we pack up!
SEASON PASS and VALLEY...
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Thu, 04/04/2013 - 8:05am
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Cloudy and 32 degrees Trail Conditions: SEASON PASS and VALLEY PASSES now on SALE for the 2013-2014 season.
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Thu, 04/04/2013 - 8:05am
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Cloudy and 32 degrees Trail Conditions: SEASON PASS and VALLEY PASSES now on SALE for the 2013-2014 season.
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Wed, 04/03/2013 - 7:57am
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Cloudy and 32 degrees Trail Conditions: Fish Creek and Kajsa's Loops were groomed for skate and classic skiing this morning. Our last day of skiing is Sunday.
LAST week of our SALE. Do not miss out on great deals.
All seasonal rentals due back TODAY. You may purchase your seasonal rentals if desired.
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Tue, 04/02/2013 - 9:34am
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Snowing and 32 degrees Trail Conditions: All trails were groomed for skate and classic skiing this morning. Not bad despite the rain and NOW IT IS SNOWING!
LAST week of our SALE. Do not miss out on great deals.
All seasonal rentals due back TODAY. You may purchase your seasonal rentals if desired.
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Tue, 04/02/2013 - 9:34am
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Snowing and 32 degrees Trail Conditions: All trails were groomed for skate and classic skiing this morning. Not bad despite the rain and NOW IT IS SNOWING!
LAST week of our SALE. Do not miss out on great deals.
All seasonal rentals due back TODAY. You may purchase your seasonal rentals if desired.
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Mon, 04/01/2013 - 5:56am
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Clear and 29 degrees Trail Conditions:
All trails except Meadows were groomed for skate and classic skiing this morning. Beautiful skiing today! One week left so enjoy the conditions now!
TODAY ONLY - All poles 50% OFF if you mention seeing this report. New special each day until end of...
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Sun, 03/31/2013 - 8:35am
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Clearing and 25degrees Trail Conditions:
HAPPY EASTER
All trails were groomed for skate and classic skiing last night. Beautiful skiing today! One week left so enjoy the conditions now!TODAY ONLY - All used boots 50% OFF if you mention seeing this report. New special each day until end of...
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Steamboat Lake State Park Touring Center
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Fri, 04/19/2013 - 10:01am
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snowy, 20's Trail Conditions: Snow keeps falling and we keep grooming. New snow has allowed the snow club to get the groomer out again. All trails were freshly groomed in new snow this morning! All trail markers have been removed because of previous warm weather but all trails are open. You only need a...
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Wed, 04/17/2013 - 10:38am
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30's and snowy Trail Conditions: We just thought we were finished, but we were wrong! New snow has allowed the snow club to get the groomer out again. All trails were freshly groomed in new snow this morning! All trail markers have been removed because of previous warm weather but all trails are open. Come...
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Tue, 04/16/2013 - 10:49am
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30's and snowy Trail Conditions: We just thought we were finished, but we were wrong! New snow has allowed the snow club to get the groomer out again. All trails were freshly groomed in new snow this morning! All trail markers have been removed because of previous warm weather but all trails are open. Come...
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Sun, 04/14/2013 - 10:21am
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30's clear and sunny Trail Conditions: We just thought we were finished, but we were wrong! New snow has allowed the snow club to get the groomer out again. All trails were freshly groomed in new snow this morning! All trail markers have been removed because of previous warm weather but all trails are open. Come...
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Mon, 04/08/2013 - 10:31am
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Cloudy and warm Trail Conditions: Grooming has ended for the season. Snow is still out there and available for ski and snowshoe. Morning crust skiing is still pretty good. Watch out at the creek crossings.
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Lake Catamount Touring Center
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Sun, 03/31/2013 - 12:46pm
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clear skies 40 degrees at noon Trail Conditions: Today was the last day of groomed nordic sking for this year.
In order to ensure future public access to Lake Catamount please, no trespassing anywhere on catamount property after today.
Happy Easter and thanks for another great season!
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Howelsen Hill Nordic Center
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Sun, 03/31/2013 - 9:03am
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Sunny and warm Trail Conditions: This morning the following trails were groomed but track was not set:Bluffs Loop, Howelsen Meadows, Emerald Meadows and Blackmere Drive.Due to thin snow pack this is the final groom of the season.
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Sat, 03/30/2013 - 7:43am
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Awesome! Trail Conditions: Only 2 days left, so hurry and get your fresh goomers before the sun turns it to mush! Trails groomed this morning were Emerald and Howelsen Meadows and Bluffs Loop. No track was set, sorry.
Thanks for a great season from your Wednesday thru Saturday groomer!
Robbie Shine
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Steamboat Springs Weather
Today
Low: 36
High: 59
Low: 36
High: 59
Chance Rain/Snow
Scattered rain and snow showers before noon, then scattered rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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