Steamboat vs Winter Park
Steamboat has more vertical (3,668 ft vs 3,060 ft); Winter Park has more skiable terrain (3,081 acres vs 3,000 acres); Steamboat has more snow in an average season (349 in. vs 327 in.). Both are on the Ikon Pass. Snow usually peaks in January at both.
The mountains
| Steamboat | Winter Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | Colorado Rockies | Colorado Rockies |
| Vertical drop | 3,668 ft | 3,060 ft |
| Summit | 10,568 ft | 12,060 ft |
| Base | 6,900 ft | 9,000 ft |
| Skiable acres | 3,000 | 3,081 |
| Trails | 182 | 171 |
| Lifts | 23 | 25 |
| Average snowfall | 349 in. | 327 in. |
| Pass | Ikon | Ikon |
| Usual season | Nov 22 – Apr 12 | Nov 19 – May 10 |
| Fly into | HDN, DEN | DEN |
Resort statistics are approximate and change year to year.
Month by month
Typical snowfall, crowds and trip prices (flights and lodging against each resort's yearly average).
| Month | Snow | Crowds | Trip price |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 42 / 39 in. | Moderate / Quiet | -17% / -10% |
| December | 59 / 56 in. | Very busy / Very busy | +19% / +31% |
| January | 59 / 56 in. | Very busy / Very busy | +18% / +34% |
| February | 56 / 52 in. | Packed / Packed | +23% / +39% |
| March | 59 / 56 in. | Packed / Packed | +33% / +51% |
| April | 42 / 39 in. | Moderate / Moderate | -6% / +5% |
Pairs read Steamboat / Winter Park.
This week
- SteamboatOpens ~Nov 22
- Winter ParkOpens ~Nov 22
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's snow model, updated Oct 3, 19:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Good to know
- Steamboat: Known for 'champagne powder' and tree skiing.
- Steamboat: Direct flights to Hayden (HDN) in winter.
- Winter Park: Weekend Winter Park Express train from Denver Union Station.
- Winter Park: Mary Jane is famous for moguls.
Questions
- Is Steamboat or Winter Park better?
- Steamboat has more vertical (3,668 ft vs 3,060 ft); Winter Park has more skiable terrain (3,081 acres vs 3,000 acres); Steamboat has more snow in an average season (349 in. vs 327 in.). Both are on the Ikon Pass. Snow usually peaks in January at both.
- Which is less crowded, Steamboat or Winter Park?
- They are about equally busy over the season (very busy on average).