Woman in the outdoor hot pool of the spa resort. Eye Ubiquitous/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: euphotos025314
Colorado is home to some of the best skiing in the world. This winter is a special winter for Colorado’s oldest continually operating ski area, Steamboat Springs which is celebrating 100 years of skiing. It was Carl Howelsen, a Norwegian skier, who introduced the sporting aspect of skiing to the area and opened up the first ski hill. Skiing still brings in a lot of visitors to the city it has grown into a city with a lot to see and do all year round.
Howelsen Hill was the first hill opened by Howelsen in 1915 and is still operating today. The success of the hill lead to more ski area’s opening up around town. The city of Steamboat Springs and their winter sports club have now produced 89 Olympic athletes.
Off the hill the city is home to some beautiful and relaxing hot springs – as the name would suggest. Open all year around the springs are a great way to relax after a summer hike through the mountains too.
Of course hiking is just one of the many summer actives the town has to offer. One of the best events for awesome pictures is the Hot Air Balloon Rodeo. Adding hot air balloons to the already beautiful views has to be seen to be believed. Luckily we have those photos below. You can find more great photos of Steamboat Springs year-round beauty back at Newscom.
Hot-air balloons fly over Steamboat Springs, Colorado. LINDA DUVAL/KRT/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: krtphotos128929
Steamboat Springs, Hot Air Balloon Festival, bottom of airbornes red balloon with woman in basket, with other balloons in background. Alison Jones / DanitaDelimont.com “Danita Delimont Photography”/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: ddpphotos250658
Jogger on trail in urban park, Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Larry Ditto / DanitaDelimont.com Danita Delimont Photography/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: ddpphotos442851
Snowboarder Nick Murdock, 18, of Colorado Springs, Colo., rides through the aspens near the Priest Creek skilift at Steamboat. Christian Murdock/MCT/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: mctadventurephotos002611
Ann DiGioia and her daughter, Lucca, enjoy the hot springs at Strawberry Park near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The area offers hiking in the summer and skiing in winter. Mary Kelley/KRT/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: krtphotos011294
Cowboys at Del’s Triangle 3 Ranch, near Clark, Colorado, push a few horses back to the corral after a storm left 2 feet of fresh snow the area on December 30, 2010. Northwest Colorado has been blanketed by several snow storms in the last couple of days. LARRY PIERCE/UPI/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: upiphotostwo060377
Steamboat local, Audrey Williams enjoys fresh powder skiing, an early Christmas present from Santa, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado on December 21, 2010. 25 inches of new snow has fallen on the ski resort in the last four days with more expected through the Christmas holiday. UPI/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: upiphotostwo059605
Steamboat Springs, Town at night with mountains in background, Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Shawn O”Connor Tetra Images/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: tiphotos045840
A small snowboarder enjoys a ride behind a horseman during the 98th Annual Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival in Steamboat Springs recently on February 5, 2011. This annual celebration includes a variety of events that embrace the western heritage and highlight Steamboat’s tradition of winter sports. Lary Pierce/UPI/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: upiphotostwo067360
