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How to spend an IKONic day in Steamboat Springs

I like to stay overnight at the ski in/ski out Gravity Haus Hotel but there are numerous overnight options. Or you can do a day trip just remember its about a 3 hour trip from Denver.

Gondola square is the main base area where shuttles will drop you off and where you will start and end your day! 

Steamboat also has their own airport if you prefer to fly direct!

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skiing Steamboat ski resort in Yampa valley is a must!

With over 310″ of champagne powder this 2023 season, the riding in the trees, bowls, and chutes is incomparable. A large variety of terrain on the 171 trails gives everyone a chance to enjoy the snow and the valley views of the surrounding ranches and mountains.

Use your IKON pass at steamboat and give your friends that weren’t smart enough to get an IKON your buddy passes.

Make sure to get your après in at Gondola Square!

Strawberry hot springs

After a day on the slopes, taking a visit to Strawberry Hot Springs will be much needed to help your body recover! Online 2 hour window reservations are required and I suggest checking ASAP and rechecking if you don’t get the time you want.

This natural hot spring is nestled in nature on a winding snow covered road. 4WD is a must or shuttles are offered for those who don’t want to tempt fate on the drive. Once you arrive the fee is $20 cash ONLY.

After you arrive and pay, its just a short walk down to the stone pools of all different temperatures, including a cold plunge river!

breakfast

Grab your breakfast mimosa with coffee and a breakfast sandwich wearing your snow gear with your skis right outside from the paramount right in gondola square

lunch

Ever ride in a snowcat? How about eat out of a snowcat?! Grab lunch at taco beast usually near rendezvous lodge!

dinner

There are numerous dining options in gondola square and in town, gondola pub, salt and lime, and Mazola’s!

driving in and out of steamboat springs?

stop at rabbits ears pass

Whenever you drive in and out of town I suggest stopping at Rabbit Ears pass on either drive! With trails on both sides of the highway it makes it easy to snowshoe or ski right from your car!