Steamboat Springs, beautiful at any time of the year, comes alive in the winter months, and if your journey brings you to our doorstep during the season, chances are you may not know that skiing isn’t the only thing to do while you are here. Offering wintry adventures that will never be forgotten, exciting restaurants you will wish you could bring back to your hometown, and when you choose Grand Adventure Company for your vacation accommodations, all the comforts of home, this guide to a five-day winter journey will help you find things to do in Steamboat Springs in winter beyond the slopes and enjoy a getaway that you will compare all future vacations against in the years to come.
Day 1: Of Course, the Slopes Are Waiting
You can’t come all of this way and not spend at least one day on the slopes of Steamboat Ski Resort, known for its champagne powder that is unlike the snow at most other resorts. Maybe this year will be the one in which you explore the benefits of a First Tracks Pass, meaning you get to be the first to ski down freshly groomed slopes. You have to arrive early at the designated spot, so you might want your breakfast to be avocado toast that you made in the fully equipped kitchen of your seasonal sanctuary. End the day with après ski at T-bar, located at 2045 Ski Time Square Drive, and follow that activity with a night of live music, dancing, and fun at Schmiggity’s Live Music and Dance Bar. Your first night in Steamboat Springs should be one you never forget, and Schmiggity’s will offer a fantastic welcome to our mountain town!
Day 2: Culinary Adventures in Steamboat Spring
Dining out while on vacation is one of life’s greatest pleasures, and your Steamboat Springs adventures will be no different, so we are suggesting that maybe on day two, you take it easy and explore the different restaurants in town. Start your day with breakfast at Winona’s Restaurant & Bakery, devour lunch at the Commons Food Hall, and spoil yourself with a special occasion meal at Café Diva. Each restaurant will offer something special, and if you don’t want to spend your day just eating, you can make this day a shopping for souvenirs day, heading to Lincoln Avenue and dipping in and out of wonderful shops such as Steamboat Trading Co or Ohana.
Day 3: The Need for Speed
Skiing is a wonderful sport, offering great exercise and stunning views, but when you seek a snowy adventure that will go fast and make you feel powerful, we’re going to suggest you try out Steamboat Snowmobile Tours. Offering 2-hour and 4-hour snowmobile tours through the back country of Steamboat Springs, we believe this will be the activity that feeds your need for speed. Feeling extra chilled after your snowmobile tour? Old Town Hot Springs, located at 136 Lincoln Avenue, will warm your chilled bones as you soak in naturally hot springs that reach almost 104 degrees and contain a variety of minerals that have proven health benefits. Dinner at the Backdoor Grill will finish your day off nicely, offering what we think are the best burgers in town.
Day 4: Ice, Ice, Fishing
Day four is going to be a cold one, so we suggest you dress warm and start out your day with a hearty breakfast at The Egg, offering comfort food all day long. From there, we are going to head to Steamboat Lake Park for an adventure you may never have tried before, ice fishing on Steamboat Lake. If you have never fished before, however, you may feel more comfortable utilizing the services of Yampa Valley Anglers, offering half-day and full-day guided ice fishing adventures. The price of your adventure includes all the ice fishing gear, warm huts, and as they state on their website, good times.
Day 5: All Good Things
Your last day in Steamboat Springs can be anything you want it to be. Head back to the slopes, eat all your meals on the mountain, enjoy a guided dog sled experience with Grizzle-T Dog & Sled Works, or take today and decide to stay in and explore all the amenities offered in your Grand Adventure Company winter retreat. Offering the most comfortable of adventures, you can sleep late in the most comfortable beds in the state, choose to spend your day in your pajamas, reading by a roaring fire as the snow falls to the ground outside. Many of our luxury rentals offer hot tubs and/or firepits on large decks that look out onto a landscape that will speak to your soul.
These adventures and so many more are just waiting to be had. Reserve your favorite Grand Adventure Company seasonal sanctuary today!
