At Steamboat Ski Resort, we found at least 6 places to stay about a 5-minute walk or less from the bottom of a lift. The closest we found is Sheraton Steamboat Resort Villas, about 400 ft from Wild Blue Gondola I.
In summer Steamboat Ski Resort has 8 mapped mountain bike trail sections near the lifts, 1 trailhead within about 4 miles, Casey's Pond 1.7 miles from the main base. Over The Edge Chalet is 1.5 mi from a trailhead as the crow flies.
- 19lifts on the map
- 194mapped runs
- 3,730 ftvertical, lowest lift to top
- 10,540 fthighest point mapped
- 8bike trail sections nearby
- 1trailhead within 4 mi
- 1.7 mito the nearest named lake
Ski-in/ski-out or a short walk?
Among the places to stay we found at Steamboat Ski Resort, 5 places to stay are within about 150 ft of a mapped ski run and 6 places to stay are about a 5-minute walk or less from the bottom of a lift. “Ski-in/ski-out” and “slopeside” are labels each property gives itself, and they can mean a run past the door or a groomed path to the nearest chair. We don't repeat the label; we measure the walk to a lift's bottom station and how close a mapped run passes. Before you book, ask the property which run reaches the door and whether it is groomed all season.
Which lift to stay near
- Wild Blue Gondola I 4 places within about a 10-minute walk; closest: Sheraton Steamboat Resort Villas
- Thunderhead Express 4 places within about a 10-minute walk; closest: Gold Mine Lodge
- Wildhorse Gondola 3 places within about a 10-minute walk; closest: Trailhead Lodge
- Steamboat Gondola 1 place within about a 10-minute walk; closest: One Steamboat Place
Places to stay, closest first
Condo complexes and rental homes are often missing from the open data we measure, so the real number near the lifts is usually higher. The mountain's own lodging pages list them.
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49 places to stay
- 400ft to a lift400ft to a lift
Sheraton Steamboat Resort Villas
Hotel- Beside Wild Blue Gondola I: about 400 ft from its bottom station
- A mapped ski run (Right-o-Way) passes about 280 ft away
- Beside Wild Blue Gondola I: about 400 ft from its bottom station
Food: Slopeside Grill, 180 ft
- 410ft to a lift410ft to a lift
One Steamboat Place
Hotel- Beside Steamboat Gondola: about 410 ft from its bottom station
- Beside Steamboat Gondola: about 410 ft from its bottom station
Food: The Range Food & Drink Hall, 140 ft
- 560ft to a lift560ft to a lift
Mt. Werner Lodge
Hotel- Beside Wild Blue Gondola I: about 560 ft from its bottom station
- Beside Wild Blue Gondola I: about 560 ft from its bottom station
Food: Slopeside Grill, 590 ft
- 3min walk3min walk
Trailhead Lodge
Hotel- To Wildhorse Gondola: about 3 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- To Wildhorse Gondola: about 3 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
Food: The Range Food & Drink Hall, 0.4 mi
- 3min walk1.5mi to a trail
Gold Mine Lodge
Inn or lodge- To Thunderhead Express: about 3 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- To the nearest trailhead (Temple's Crotch): 1.5 mi as the crow flies
- 3min walk1.5mi to a trail
Time Flys Lodge
Inn or lodge- To Thunderhead Express: about 3 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- To the nearest trailhead (Temple's Crotch): 1.5 mi as the crow flies
- 760ft to a lift1.5mi to a trail
Over The Edge Chalet
Inn or lodge- To Wild Blue Gondola II: 760 ft as the crow flies
- A mapped ski run (Right-o-Way) passes about 70 ft away
- To the nearest trailhead (Temple's Crotch): 1.5 mi as the crow flies
- 850ft to a lift850ft to a lift
Edgemont Building A
Hotel · 2415 Chutes Lane, Steamboat Springs, CO- To Christie Peak Express: 850 ft as the crow flies
- A mapped ski run (Stampede) passes about 100 ft away
- To Christie Peak Express: 850 ft as the crow flies
Food: T Bar, 780 ft
- 0.2mi to a lift1.6mi to a trail
Trails Edge Lodge
Inn or lodge- To Wild Blue Gondola II: 0.2 mi as the crow flies
- A mapped ski run (Right-o-Way) passes about 290 ft away
- To the nearest trailhead (Temple's Crotch): 1.6 mi as the crow flies
- 0.2mi to a lift1.8mi to a trail
Bear Claw II
Hotel- To Christie Peak Express: 0.2 mi as the crow flies
- A mapped ski run (Stampede) passes about 100 ft away
- To the nearest trailhead (Temple's Crotch): 1.8 mi as the crow flies
Food: T Bar, 850 ft
- 7min walk7min walk
The Steamboat Grand
Hotel- To Wild Blue Gondola I: about 7 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- To Wild Blue Gondola I: about 7 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
Food: Slopeside Grill, 890 ft
- 7min walk7min walk
The Village At Steamboat
Hotel · 900 Pine Grove Circle, Steamboat Springs, CO- To Wildhorse Gondola: about 7 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- To Wildhorse Gondola: about 7 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
Food: Blue Sage Pizza, 0.3 mi
- 0.2mi to a lift1.6mi to a trail
Storm Meadows Townhomes 25-34
Inn or lodge · 2430 Storm Meadows Drive, Steamboat Springs, CO- To Bashor chairlift: 0.2 mi as the crow flies
- A mapped ski run (Right-o-Way) passes about 140 ft away
- To the nearest trailhead (Temple's Crotch): 1.6 mi as the crow flies
- 0.3mi to a lift0.3mi to a lift
Canyon Creek A
Condo or apartment- To Steamboat Gondola: 0.3 mi as the crow flies
- To Steamboat Gondola: 0.3 mi as the crow flies
Food: The Range Food & Drink Hall, 0.2 mi
- 0.3mi to a lift1.8mi to a trail
Bear Claw I
Hotel · 2430 Ski Trail Lane, Steamboat Springs, CO- To Christie Peak Express: 0.3 mi as the crow flies
- A mapped ski run (Stampede) passes about 100 ft away
- To the nearest trailhead (Temple's Crotch): 1.8 mi as the crow flies
Food: T Bar, 990 ft
- 0.3mi to a lift1.8mi to a trail
Mountainside Lodge
Hotel · 2360 Poma Lane, Steamboat Springs, CO- To Steamboat Gondola: 0.3 mi as the crow flies
- To the nearest trailhead (Temple's Crotch): 1.8 mi as the crow flies
Food: T Bar, 0.3 mi
- 0.3mi to a lift0.3mi to a lift
Canyon Creek B
Condo or apartment- To Steamboat Gondola: 0.3 mi as the crow flies
- To Steamboat Gondola: 0.3 mi as the crow flies
Food: The Range Food & Drink Hall, 0.3 mi
- 9min walk9min walk
Wyndham Vacation Resorts Steamboat Springs
Hotel- To Wildhorse Gondola: about 9 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- To Wildhorse Gondola: about 9 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
Food: Blue Sage Pizza, 0.2 mi
- 0.3mi to a lift1.7mi to a trail
Falconhead Lodge North
Inn or lodge- To Steamboat Gondola: 0.3 mi as the crow flies
- To the nearest trailhead (Temple's Crotch): 1.7 mi as the crow flies
Food: T Bar, 0.4 mi
- 10min walk10min walk
Sunshine Peak Chalet
Inn or lodge- To Wild Blue Gondola I: about 10 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- To Wild Blue Gondola I: about 10 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
Food: T Bar, 0.2 mi
- 10min walk1.6mi to a trail
Creekside Chalet
Inn or lodge- To Thunderhead Express: about 10 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- To the nearest trailhead (Temple's Crotch): 1.6 mi as the crow flies
- 10min walk1.6mi to a trail
Black Bear Chalet
Inn or lodge- To Thunderhead Express: about 10 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- To the nearest trailhead (Temple's Crotch): 1.6 mi as the crow flies
- 0.4mi to a lift1.7mi to a trail
See Me Lodge by Moving Mountains
Inn or lodge- To Steamboat Gondola: 0.4 mi as the crow flies
- To the nearest trailhead (Temple's Crotch): 1.7 mi as the crow flies
Food: T Bar, 0.4 mi
- 0.4mi to a lift1.7mi to a trail
Panorama Lodge by Moving Mountains
Inn or lodge- To Steamboat Gondola: 0.4 mi as the crow flies
- To the nearest trailhead (Temple's Crotch): 1.7 mi as the crow flies
- 0.4mi to a lift1.6mi to a trail
The Ledges by Moving Mountains
Inn or lodge- To Steamboat Gondola: 0.4 mi as the crow flies
- To the nearest trailhead (Temple's Crotch): 1.6 mi as the crow flies
Food: T Bar, 0.4 mi
- 12min walk12min walk
Winter Castle North
Inn or lodge- To Wild Blue Gondola I: about 12 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- To Wild Blue Gondola I: about 12 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
Food: Slopeside Grill, 0.3 mi
- 13min walk13min walk
Storm Peak Chalet
Inn or lodge- To Wild Blue Gondola I: about 13 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- To Wild Blue Gondola I: about 13 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
Food: T Bar, 0.2 mi
- 15min walk15min walk
Rocking Chair Lodge
Inn or lodge- To Wildhorse Gondola: about 15 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- To Wildhorse Gondola: about 15 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- 15min walk15min walk
Quality Inn & Suites
Hotel- To Wildhorse Gondola: about 15 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- To Wildhorse Gondola: about 15 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
Food: Harison's, 950 ft
- 16min walk16min walk
TownePlace Suites Steamboat Springs
Hotel- To Wildhorse Gondola: about 16 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- To Wildhorse Gondola: about 16 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
Food: Taco Bell / KFC, 250 ft · Groceries: City Market, 990 ft · Pharmacy: Walmart Pharmacy, 0.2 mi
- 16min walk16min walk
SpringHill Suites Steamboat Springs
Hotel- To Wildhorse Gondola: about 16 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- To Wildhorse Gondola: about 16 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
Food: Taco Bell / KFC, 350 ft · Groceries: City Market, 910 ft · Pharmacy: City Market Pharmacy, 960 ft
- 0.5mi to a lift0.5mi to a lift
Inn at Steamboat
Hotel · 3070 Columbine Drive, Steamboat Springs, CO- To Steamboat Gondola: 0.5 mi as the crow flies
- To Steamboat Gondola: 0.5 mi as the crow flies
- 18min walk1.8mi to a trail
Senner Chalet
Inn or lodge- To Thunderhead Express: about 18 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- To the nearest trailhead (Temple's Crotch): 1.8 mi as the crow flies
- 19min walk19min walk
La Quinta Inn Steamboat Springs
Hotel · CO- To Wildhorse Gondola: about 19 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- To Wildhorse Gondola: about 19 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
Food: Harison's, 230 ft
- 20min walk20min walk
Sun Ridge Lodge by Moving Mountains
Hotel- To Wild Blue Gondola I: about 20 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- To Wild Blue Gondola I: about 20 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
Food: T Bar, 0.3 mi
- 0.5mi to a lift0.5mi to a lift
Lookout Lodge - Iconic Ultra Luxury Private Home
Inn or lodge- To Wild Blue Gondola I: about 21 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- To Wild Blue Gondola I: about 21 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- 0.7mi to a lift0.7mi to a lift
Holiday Inn Steamboat Springs
Hotel · 3190 South Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs, CO- To Wildhorse Gondola: about 21 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- To Wildhorse Gondola: about 21 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
Food: Harison's, 140 ft
- 0.8mi to a lift0.8mi to a lift
Legacy Vacation Resorts Steamboat Springs Suites
Hotel- To Wildhorse Gondola: about 24 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- To Wildhorse Gondola: about 24 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
Food: Ore House at Pine Grove, 220 ft · Groceries: Safeway, 530 ft · Pharmacy: City Market Pharmacy, 670 ft
- 0.8mi to a lift0.8mi to a lift
Residence Inn Steamboat Springs
Hotel · 1480 Pine Grove Road, Steamboat Springs, CO- To Wildhorse Gondola: about 24 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- To Wildhorse Gondola: about 24 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
Food: Sundance Health Zone, 310 ft · Groceries: Safeway, 320 ft · Pharmacy: City Market Pharmacy, 950 ft
- 0.8mi to a lift1.6mi to a trail
Granite Falls Chalet by Moving Mountains
Inn or lodge- To Steamboat Gondola: 0.8 mi as the crow flies
- To the nearest trailhead (Temple's Crotch): 1.6 mi as the crow flies
- 0.4mi to a lift1.8mi to a trail
Mountain High Chalet
Inn or lodge- To Thunderhead Express: about 26 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- To the nearest trailhead (Temple's Crotch): 1.8 mi as the crow flies
- 0.9mi to a lift0.9mi to a lift
Homewood Suites
Hotel- To Wildhorse Gondola: about 28 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
- To Wildhorse Gondola: about 28 minutes on foot, by a mapped walking route
Food: Harison's, 0.2 mi
- 1.9mi to a lift1.9mi to a lift
Rabbit Ears Motel
Motel- To Wildhorse Gondola: 1.9 mi as the crow flies
- To Wildhorse Gondola: 1.9 mi as the crow flies
Food: Saffron, 890 ft · Groceries: Natural Grocers, 440 ft
- 2.4mi to a lift2.4mi to a lift
Hotel Bristol
Hotel- To Wildhorse Gondola: 2.4 mi as the crow flies
- To Wildhorse Gondola: 2.4 mi as the crow flies
Food: Mazzola's, 80 ft · Pharmacy: Lyon Drug, 320 ft
- 2.5mi to a lift2.5mi to a lift
Nordic Lodge
Motel- To Wildhorse Gondola: 2.5 mi as the crow flies
- To Wildhorse Gondola: 2.5 mi as the crow flies
Food: Laundry Kitchen & Cocktails, 220 ft · Pharmacy: Lyon Drug, 700 ft
- 2.6mi to a lift2.6mi to a lift
Western Lodge
Motel- To Wildhorse Gondola: 2.6 mi as the crow flies
- To Wildhorse Gondola: 2.6 mi as the crow flies
Food: West End Sports Grill, 220 ft · Pharmacy: Lyon Drug, 0.2 mi
- 5.5mi to a lift5.5mi to a lift
Girls Dorm
Hostel- To Thunderhead Express: 5.5 mi as the crow flies
- To Thunderhead Express: 5.5 mi as the crow flies
Food: Dinning Hall, 360 ft
- 5.5mi to a lift5.5mi to a lift
Boys Dorm
Hostel- To Thunderhead Express: 5.5 mi as the crow flies
- To Thunderhead Express: 5.5 mi as the crow flies
Food: Dinning Hall, 320 ft
- 5.5mi to a lift5.5mi to a lift
Timbers Condos
Condo or apartment · 31500 Runaway Pl, Steamboat Springs, CO- To Steamboat Gondola: 5.5 mi as the crow flies
- To Steamboat Gondola: 5.5 mi as the crow flies
Summer at Steamboat Ski Resort
Read from OpenStreetMap; distances are straight-line from the main base. What runs in summer, and when, is up to the mountain: check its own calendar.
- Nearest trailheadsTemple's Crotch (1.4 mi)
- Mountain bike trails8 mapped sections within about 2.5 miles of the lifts; difficulty is tagged on 8 of them
- Lakes nearbyCasey's Pond (1.7 mi), Fetcher Pond (2.2 mi), Bald Eagle Lake (2.5 mi)
The mountain in winter
Counts come from the map, which can lag behind a new lift or a renamed run.
- Runs by difficulty on the map29 easier, 74 more difficult, 78 most difficult, 8 expert
- Gondolas and tramsSteamboat Gondola, Wild Blue Gondola I, Wild Blue Gondola II, Wildhorse Gondola
- Cross-country (Nordic) skiing nearbyHowelson Hill Ski Area (4 mi, 9 mi of trails)
Other mountains close by
Good to know
How many places to stay are within walking distance of the lifts at Steamboat Ski Resort?
We measured 49 places to stay around Steamboat Ski Resort in open map data. 6 are about a 5-minute walk or less from the bottom of a lift, 12 within about 10 minutes and 21 within about 20. The rest are farther out.
Is there ski-in/ski-out lodging at Steamboat Ski Resort?
We don't repeat the label, because each property sets its own. What we can measure: 5 places to stay are within about 150 ft of a mapped run among the places we found, for example them Over The Edge Chalet. Ask the property which run reaches its door and whether it is groomed all season.
Which lift has the most lodging close by?
Wild Blue Gondola I: 4 of the places to stay we list are within about 10 minutes on foot of its bottom station.
Is Steamboat Ski Resort worth a summer trip?
The map shows 8 mapped mountain bike trail sections near the lifts; 1 trailhead within about 4 miles; Casey's Pond 1.7 miles from the main base. Lift-served biking and summer rides depend on the operator's season, so check its site for dates.
How high does Steamboat Ski Resort go?
The highest point on our map is about 10,540 feet, and the lowest lift starts near 6,810 feet, a drop of about 3,730 feet. Elevations come from the map's terrain model, so treat them as close, not exact.
How do you work out the minutes?
Along a mapped walking route from each place to stay to the bottom station of the nearest chairlift, gondola or tram you can walk to, at an easy pace. Where the map has no route we give the distance as the crow flies instead of minutes. How we measure.