July's Balloon Rodeo is spectacular

What is the #1 family ski resort like in the summer? We have a saying, if you haven’t been to Steamboat in the summertime, then you have missed the ‘Boat! As the days grow longer and warmer thoughts turn to the approaching summer. With kids out of school families are realizing what an ideal location Steamboat is for a gathering or reunion.

Top 5 Reasons Steamboat is the ultimate summer family reunion destination:

Steamboat's Alpine Slide (The Howler)

1. Something for everyone: There is no shortage of things to do with many miles of biking and hiking trails, white water rafting, fishing and horseback riding and more all on your doorstep. A variety of festivals, music and sporting events from Grammy-winning performers at the Strings Music Festival to professional bronco-busting cowboys at the PRCA Pro-Rodeo Series. Summer in Steamboat Springs offers activities and events for every age in your family on any given day.

2. Family-friendly: Steamboat Springs is a real town, real community. Ranching families have lived in the Yampa Valley for generations, and young families have moved to town for the quality of life. So naturally families on vacation fit right in with the rest of the community.  Your family will feel at home and at ease from a cheerful breakfast at one of our restaurants to mingling with the locals at a casual free concert in the evening. Steamboat’s friendliness is both world-renowned and addictive.

Fly fishing with the experts

3. Accessible activities: It is amazing how many activities and events you can fill into one day. It’s a simple result of the fact we have so much to do in our area.  Where else can you take an epic mountain bike ride in the morning, relax in natural hot springs in the afternoon and catch and release a 24-inch trout in the evening?

4. Affordable amenities: You can stay in a luxury vacation home for less than the cost per night of staying at a cookie cutter standard hotel. Many of the things you can do in Steamboat are priced with families in mind. Our restaurants cover all tastes and budgets. And with a fully-equipped kitchen and outdoor grill, home-cooked meals in a mountain paradise have a taste all of their own.

Family reunions love Steamboat

5. Variety of lodging: Private homes are ideal for families and family reunions because they offer privacy, flexibility and room for everyone. We have homes for all sizes from our Mountain High Chalet, a perfect retreat for a family of 8 or less, or the Bear Chalets which comfortably accommodates a multi-generation reunion up to 24 in eight bedrooms.

There are many more reasons that bring families back to Steamboat Springs year after year.  Come and find yours.