Steamboat Springs, Colorado, was a favorite among travelers for its hot springs long before it ever developed a reputation for skiing. Families traveling to Steamboat will find a town with a history tied closely to the land.
Whether it is the lush Yampa River Valley, perfect for cattle ranching, or the deep winter snows that turned even poineer toddlers into skiers, the natural world plays a big part in Steamboat Springs history.
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Merchant Pass. Service Excellence. Member Events. Economic Summit. Navigator Awards. Winter Expo. Women's Summit. Steamboat prospered as a hub for agriculture and mining, but in things would change. That's when Carl Howelsen, a stonemason from Norway came to town, bringing his passion for skiing and ski jumping.
He would frequently be seen flying off a wooden platform in Strawberry Park before an animated audience. Ski jumping, Nordic, and Alpine skiing became popular on Howelsen Hill. By , the hill had its first tow. In , a second ski area opened with one double chair lift and a cabin, which served as a warming hut. The winter carnival remains a highlight on the community calendar every February. Galloping horses pull kids on skis or daredevils on shovels, down a snow-covered main street.
A night extravaganza and the legendary Lighted Man bring everyone together, beneath a firework-filled ski. Storm Mountain opened with a double chair lift and an A-frame warming hut.
In it was renamed Mount Werner in honor of Buddy Werner, a hometown Olympian who died the year before in an avalanche in Switzerland. Today the ski area boasts 18 lifts and trails. Steamboat has hosted the U. Loading Close. Do Not Show Again Close. Sign In. Home Community History of Steamboat Springs. Honoring Indigenous People In , City Council recognized the indigenous people of the Yampa Valley for their contribution to the land, water, plants, animals and people of Steamboat Springs, Colorado with a proclamation during the November 17 meeting.
What's In A Name? Becoming a Town In , the town was incorporated with James Crawford as the first mayor. Railroad In , the railroad arrived, which sparked a boom for the commercial industry in Steamboat Springs.
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