Winter Home :: luxury vacation rental homes and chalets  Steamboat Activities Outdoor Activities
Take a break from the slopes and have fun with one of the many Outdoor Activities that Steamboat offers! Enjoy having great adventure experiences with the whole family. You can now book dogsledding, horsebackriding, snowmobiling and other fun activities online, or we can arrange these for you. Or just relax by taking a dip into our famous Strawberry Hotsprings - your body will be thankful for it after a hard day skiing.
Sleigh Ride Dinner
There is nothing quite as peaceful as taking a sleigh ride at night
with the only sounds being the horses walking through the snow, the
bells jingling on the harness and the distant howl of a coyote. Relax,
cuddle up with a nice warm wool blanket (provided), and take a look at
the stars and the moon's light making the snow glisten like diamonds.
It doesn't get any better than this!
Saddleback Ranch will pick you up with a shuttle van from the front
door of your Chalet and take you on a 40 minute sleigh ride to the
Double Dollar Lodge. You will be greeted with a warm cup of hot
chocolate or hot apple cider and the smell of delicious home-cooked
meal. After dessert, kick up your heels and do a little dancing with
your partner or let a real Rancher teach you how to calf rope. You are
sure to have a great time! It's a very family friendly experience!
Tubing
Strap on your spurs, pull down your hat and ride Saddleback Ranch's
YEE-HAW TUBING HILL. Located just 15 miles west of Steamboat Springs,
YEE-HAW HILL is sure to be the high-light of your vacation.
The tubing
hill is groomed and equipped with a state of the art tube-tow lift
system that attaches itself to the tube to transport you back to the
top. From there speed down the hill on a large inner tube provided by
the ranch. At the bottom grab
a bite to eat or a warm drink in the warming lodge, and hit the slope again. Let us know if you
want to risk a ride and we are happy to make a reservation for you!
Horseback Riding
 Join the Ranchers from Saddleback Ranch on a 1 1/2 hour horseback ride
over the hills and through the trees of snowy Saddleback Ranch. Gaze at
the Flattops, Sleeping Giant and Mt. Werner. Let them show you where
their ancestors homesteaded the ranch more than 100 years ago. After
your ride, warm up with a cup of hot chocolate and a freshly baked
cookie.
With Del's 3 Triangle Ranch you follow scenic Elk and Deer trails
in a wilderness-type environment. Once you leave the corral, you won't
see a sign of civilization until you return.
For a truly unique experience, take a break from skiing and enjoy this
2 hour ride in the snow! Their surefooted horses guide you through the
snow-covered aspen trees in the silence of winter's simple beauty.
Snowmobiling
Saddleback Ranch offers a guided tour that goes over groomed trails and
open meadows on private land. Enjoy the opportunity to see the most
gorgeous views of the Flattops, Mt. Werner, Sleeping Giant and the
Zirkles. The tour is 2 hours long with pickup times at 8:30 a.m. &
1:00 p.m. daily. After the ride, warm up with a cup of hot chocolate at
headquarters.
Or enjoy the most beautiful mountain sunset and an adventurous 1.5 hour
evening snowmobile tour of moonlit Saddleback Ranch. After arriving at the Long Horn Lodge, hit the slopes at YEE-HAW HILL for half
an hour of tubing, exclusively open for the dinner snowmobile tour.
After snow tubing indulge yourself with a delicious, (fourth generation
family recipe), all you can eat spaghetti dinner served with fresh
garlic bread, romaine salad dressed with a garlic vinaigrette dressing,
and homemade desert.
You can also go on a scenic ride with Steamboat Snowmobile Tours (SST)
at Rabbit Ears Pass. At a 10,000 foot altitude, they offer the very
best champagne powder on high mountain meadows and groomed trails. You
will tour a recently expanded trail system driving a new Polaris
snowmobile equipped with handwarmers and all the latest conveniences
for your comfort.
Dog Sledding
Grizzle T Dog & Sled Works guarantees you an adventure to remember
for a lifetime. Come experience the thrill of learning to drive a team
of Alaskan Huskies along the pristine backcountry trails.
This is a
true wilderness adventure that the whole family will enjoy!
After a short instruction to the sled and driving techniques you will drive the sled yourself and experience the amazing energy of these dogs.
Back at the Grizzle T Base you warm up with hot chocolate, apple cider
and cookies and listen to stories about the Iditarod Race in Alaska
while you are petting the new pups that Kris breeds. Great fun!
Hot Springs
 The Strawberry Park Hot Springs are located approximately 7 miles from
beautiful downtown Steamboat Springs and are by far one of the most
attractive mineral springs in the world. Hot Springs Creek is nestled
between Rocky Peak and Copper Ridge. This is the point where a series
of hot springs spew from the hillside at temperatures of approximately
150 degrees fahrenheit, and flow down into the creek.
A fabulous display of masonry architecture divides the creek into cells
where the water temperature is controlled by adjusting rustic style
gates. The masonry walls were constructed to create 5 waterfalls.
Enhance your rejuvenating experience at this wonderful healing springs
with a massage. Whether you wish to address a specific issue with a
focused approach or are looking for overall relaxation, you are certain
to find a massage to be a restorative experience– not to mention it
feels great!
You don't have to make a reservation for your visit at the Strawberry
Park Hot Springs, but please email us
if you would like us to make a
reservation for a massage.
Snowshoeing
Take a winter hike on snowshoes, good for all ages and abilities. Imagine a fun, informative and invigorating snowshoe with gorgeous
views high up on beautiful Mt. Werner guided by a Steamboat Ambassador.
Upon reaching your destination, you will be treated to a delectable
gourmet lunch and a refreshing glass of wine. What better way to spend
a glorious day in the mountains!
If you prefer to walk without guidance there are many beautiful
snowshoe trails in Steamboat: along Fish Creek, at the Fish Creek Falls, Spring Creek, Strawberry Park Hotsprings. Email us
if you are interested and we will tell you where to find the
trailheads.
Bridgestone Winter Driving School
 Think of it as Applied Adrenaline! Have the time of your life at North America's premier winter driving facility. The top driving pros will help you take your skills to the next level whether you are a new driver or a racing professional. Learn the mechanics behind the moves and practive them on our real ice and snow covered tracks. They offer both safety and performance based programs ranging from a half day to two days. Open seven days a week. Call 800-WHY-SKID or visit: www.winterdrive.com
Winter Fly Fishing
Winter fly fishing with Bucking Rainbow – who would have thought
you could combine your two passions, deep powder and large trout into
one vacation? Winter fly fishing is focused on the
Stagecoach Tailwater where the Yampa River flows ice-free all winter
long. The outfitter will snowmobile you and a guest into this cherished water,
where the Colorado Division of Wildlife has said the largest wild
rainbow trout fishery exists in the State of Colorado. It is not
uncommon to catch a dozen fish over 16 inches on dry flies in
the middle of the winter. Email us
if you would like us to book you on a guided trip.
Ice Climbing
Fun and adventure in a spectacular mountain setting on a frozen
waterfall! You don't need ice climbing experience and all equipment is
provided as well as instruction from professional guides.
Transportation is provided from downtown to Fish Creek Falls and back.
If you enjoy the mountains, don't miss this unique exhilarating
experience!
We are happy to make reservation for all these activities for you -
just email us
and we can make the arrangements for you.
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Today's Report:
The Ski Mountain is now closed.
It was another great season and we look forward to seeing you again next winter!
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