Steamboat beta

[Name Redacted]

Any place to camp in a van near town?

Not for sure about winter but there’s a KOA on the west side of town. Probably plenty of boondocking spots on Buff pass. There’s also boondocking in the parking lot at the top of Rabbit ears.

[byates1]

Just do what I did. Get obliterated at sunpies, snap your ankle on the streets at 2 am, flag down a cop and get a ride to your van at -11. Go to the er the next morning. Good times..

[brutah]

With the Fish Creek expansion next year, the Flatboat reputation may need an update.

I may be wrong but I think the new lift will just make the "golf course" terrain in bounds. It won't make access to (or exiting) fish creek canyon any easier. But I could be wrong.

I also don't think that terrain will help steamboat shake it's flat reputation. Fish creek canyon is underwhelming imo, but certainly has some steep terrain into a massive terrain trap.

Either way, I always have fun skiing there. To me it's the quintessential Colorado ski resort with long wide open blue groomers everywhere, bluebird skies and cowboy hats. It's a favorite amongst strong Midwest skiers for a reason.

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[hatchgreenchile]

I may be wrong but I think the new lift will just make the "golf course" terrain in bounds. It won't make access to (or exiting) fish creek canyon any easier. But I could be wrong.

I also don't think that terrain will help steamboat shake it's flat reputation. Fish creek canyon is underwhelming imo, but certainly has some steep terrain into a massive terrain trap.

My understanding is that the expansion to the north of Pony Express includes both the golf course zone and ~300 acres in FCC.

[hutash]

I never realized it was that simple.

[gravityrideseverything]

Great info in here, and a great start to the season. Moved down here this summer for the budget housing prices (compared to Jackson anyways) and have been enjoying the early powder days. What a cycle! A little on the flat side for sure, but that's not the worst thing for my middle-aged knees anyways. I haven't hiked up to Morningstar from Storm yet, but once that lift gets backed up when the crowds show up, you bet I will!

Heading out for a tour Saturday - it'll never be Teton Pass, but I'm looking forward to some human-powered turns.

[Goniff]

First time here this week. Boat is legit.

https://youtube.com/shorts/-_Q1wQ2EV...9HM4c47NHKpowN

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[Crippity]

Sounds like a good fit for an old advanced snowboarder who likes Stratton. Arriving Sunday, first timer

[Shredhead]

It's a nice place, but you might be a week late. First few days could be good. Late next week will be slushy.

[Foggy_Goggles]

I find Steamboat to be one of the better spring skiing mountains around. I think this whole week looks amazing.

I was out of Buff and it's deep out there righ now.

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[Shredhead]

Yes, it has many of the attributes of a good spring skiing resort. Lots of vertical and many different exposures.
It's just kind of low and the exposures trend towards south and west.
It's going to be 60 late next week. It's going to be slushy down low.
Ski low early and then stay high, until you come down at the end of the day.

[Rideski]

Slush is rad

[Shredhead]

I agree.

Just not when it gets sticky.
Today was really good on Aspen, but we're 2k higher and it was getting sticky in spots. Later this week will be 10 degrees warmer and then the front passes through Friday.