Steamboat

For the most experienced skiers the chutes, bowls and double blacks at the top of Mount Werner provide the best skiing and riding. In addition, the gladed areas of Priest Creek, including the resort’s legendary Shadows and Closets trails, are a favorite among experts. The toughest skiing comes courtesy of The Chutes, East Face, St. Pat’s, The Ridge, White Out, Three O’Clock, Nelson’s, Shadows, Closets, Twilight, Priest Creek Lift Line, Triangle 3, and areas within Pioneer Ridge with moguls and steep, deep couloirs.

Powder skiing in Steamboat
For powder, the gladed areas of Pioneer Ridge, Sunshine and Storm Peak are Steamboat’s particular claims to fame, with Champagne Powder in the trees for the most avid powder hounds. To test your skiing, ride up the gondola then down White Out to the Storm Peak lift and then up to the top of Storm Peak. Drop down the backside of the mountain into Morningside Park, head down the Ridge, Chutes or East Face to Pony Express. Then ride up Pony Express and ski the gladed areas of Pioneer Ridge. There’s a multitude of bumps, trees and steeps for even the most advanced skiers and riders.

Backcountry skiing in Steamboat
Skiers and riders are only allowed to enter backcountry areas from the ski area through designated access points. Again, The Chutes and terrain such as East Face and North St. Pat’s will keep expert skiers pumping adrenaline. In addition, the mogul trails of White Out, Nelson’s and Three O’Clock are favorites with expert skiers.