Steamboat Springs

With approximately 3,000 acres of skiable terrain, Steamboat Springs is renowned for its champagne powder in the winter. Some of Colorado's best powder and tree skiing can be found in and around Steamboat. Steamboat has more than 160 trails with about 86% of its terrain being rated as intermediate or advanced, and it receives over 330 inches of snow each year.

Every year, Steamboat Springs, a ski resort in northern Colorado, celebrates Christmas in a Wild West style. The day-to-night celebration, which takes place a few days before Christmas, starts with Santa riding down the ski slopes on horseback before going to his workshop to hang out with his reindeer friends and any curious kids. At the ski resort's base, the event is held. Live music and cookie decorating are also included. The resort is open for night skiing when the sun sets and features a torchlit parade down the mountain and fireworks.