Ikon Pass
$339/day
North America
Steamboat
Colorado, United States★4.6editor's rating
Steamboat trademarked 'Champagne Powder' for the ultra-light snow that stacks up in its famous aspen glades across Mount Werner, Storm Peak, and the newly lift-served Mahogany Ridge expansion. Recent investment brought the 10-passenger Wild Blue Gondola and grew the resort to 3,741 acres, while the ranching town of Steamboat Springs keeps the vibe more western and family-friendly than the I-70 corridor.
Lift Ticket
$339/day
Vertical Drop
3,668 ft
Skiable Area
3,741 acres
Annual Snowfall
314"
Best For
Champagne Powder & Tree Skiing
Terrain Breakdown
Beginner 14% Intermediate 42% Advanced 44%
Mountain Stats
Base Elevation
6,900 ft
Summit Elevation
10,568 ft
Vertical Drop
3,668 ft
Skiable Area
3,741 acres
Lifts
23
Runs
182
Annual Snowfall
314"
Season
Late November – Mid-April
Pass
Ikon Pass
Night Skiing
Yes
Terrain Parks
Yes
Nearest Town
Steamboat Springs, CO
Highlights
Trademark Champagne Powder and Colorado's best aspen-glade skiingMahogany Ridge expansion added 650+ lift-served acres of gladed terrainWild Blue - one of the longest, fastest 10-person gondolas in North AmericaNight skiing under lights on Christie Peak (Thu-Sun)Authentic western ranching town with natural hot springsFull Ikon Pass access with unlimited days
Pros
- ✓World-class tree skiing on Storm Peak, Sunshine, and Mahogany Ridge
- ✓Light, dry snow that skis deeper than the totals suggest
- ✓Great family progression terrain and a renowned ski school
- ✓Modern lift fleet after a $200M+ capital campaign
- ✓Hot springs and a real town for off-hill days
Cons
- ✗Peak holiday window tickets hit $339 - among the priciest anywhere
- ✗Limited truly steep, rocky expert terrain compared to Jackson or Snowbird
- ✗Lower base elevation can mean soft snow low on the mountain
- ✗3+ hour drive from Denver with mountain-pass weather
Photo: Murray Foubister / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
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