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.