Check out this video of them blasting the snow on the mountain.
Kudo's to Steamboat Staff for keeping our Mountain safe.
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Steamboat Mountain Facts
Steamboat Mountain Facts
Mount Werner, Sunshine Peak, Storm Peak, Thunderhead Peak, Pioneer Ridge and Christie Peak are actually the mountain range that make up Steamboat. The resort encompasses 2,965 acres (1200 hectares).
Elevations
Base Elevation: 6,900 feet/2103 meters
Christie Peak Elevation: 8,020 feet/2444 meters
Mid-Mountain Elevation: 9,080 feet/2768 meters
Summit/Mt. Werner Elevation: 10,568 feet/3224 meters
Vertical Rise: 3,668 feet/1118 meters
Terrain
Trails: 165 named trails
Trail Classification: 14% Beginner 42% Intermediate 44% Advanced
Longest Run: Why Not – over 3 miles/4.8km
Snowfall
Annual Snowfall: 349"/886cm
Snowmaking: 375 acres/152 hectares
Lift System
Gondola (8-passenger): 1
High-Speed Six: 1
High-Speed Quads: 5
Conventional Quad Chairlift: 1
Triple Chairlift: 6
Double Chairlift: 2
Total Lifts: 16
Surface Lifts for Snow School: 2
Uphill Capacity: 41,465 per hour
Courtesy of www.steamboat.com
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