YAMPATIKA GUIDED SNOWSHOE TOURS
Want to go on a snowshoe tour in Steamboat Springs this winter? You’ve come to the right place! Below you will find descriptions of each of our snowshoe tour locations.
All reservations can be made by clicking the button below. We hope to see you out there this winter!
Pricing Information:
All Hire-A-Guide tours have a base price of $160, which covers up to 4 people. Transportation can be provided for an additional $50.
+ $30 for each additional person (ages 5+)
Group Maximum: 12 people
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Steamboat Ski Touring Center
About:
The Steamboat Ski Touring Center is minutes from downtown while still providing a wonderful nature experience. This trail boasts views of the ski mountain and Fish Creek Canyon and is home to various wild animals. We often see wildlife, including elk, on our tours in this area, so it’s a must-do for animal lovers. This area is a golf course in the spring and summer, so it provides a nice flat area to snowshoe.
This route may be unavailable if snow conditions are poor.
Available Routes:
| Fox Valley 2-hour snowshoe tour 1.7 miles with 200ft elevation gain Recommended for all ages | Woodsy Way 2.5-hour snowshoe tour 2 miles with 150ft elevation gain Recommended for all ages |
Uranium Mine Trail
About:
Fish Creek Falls and the Uranium Mine are big pieces of Steamboat Springs’ history, so they’re considered a must-visit stop around here. The trailhead is also close to downtown, making this an easy place to visit while still offering a quiet snowshoe tour. This trail boasts panoramic views of town and the ski mountain and is home to a variety of wild animals.
This route may be available for hiking if snow conditions are poor.
Available Routes:
| Out-and-Back 3-hour snowshoe tour 2.5-miles with 500ft elevation gain Recommended for ages 12+ |
Howelsen Hill
About:
Howelsen Hill is a unique, historic location in Steamboat Springs, often credited as the birthplace of American skiing. We at Yampatika like it because we can utilize the Howelsen Hill chairlift (at no additional cost) and snowshoe around the Emerald Mountain area without all the uphill climbing. This area offers spectacular views, including an overlook spot that makes for a great photo stop.
This route may be unavailable if snow conditions are poor.
Available Routes:
| Loop 2-hour snowshoe tour 1.5-miles with 500ft elevation loss Recommended for ages 16+ |
Rabbit Ears
About:
Rabbit Ears Pass is part of the Routt National Forest, about 25 minutes southeast of Steamboat Springs, so it provides a more back-country experience. The trails around Rabbit Ears cover a variety of ecosystems, from alpine forests to wetland meadows, which are always beautiful areas to explore. This area is popular for backcountry expeditions, but its distance from town makes it less busy than other trails.
This route is generally accessible, even in poor snow conditions.
Available Routes:
| Out-and-Back 2-hour snowshoe tour 2-miles with 350ft elevation gain Recommended for ages 12+ | Loop 3-hour snowshoe tour 2.5 miles with 500ft elevation gain Recommended for ages 12+ |
Yampatika is a proud partner of the City of Steamboat Springs and the US Forest Service. Yampatika provides programming on US Forest Service land via a Participatory Agreement and Special Use Permit.