Rich history and outdoor lifestyle are among Steamboat's assets
There are so many reasons why John and I have chosen to live and sell real estate in Steamboat Springs. It's a truly incredible place to live, and we enjoy connecting others with our area's natural wonders and assets that make it a great place to call home. Below are just a few of those reasons:
1. Champagne powder. Steamboat Springs is known for its light, airy snow, called "champagne powder" that makes for some excellent skiing and snowboarding. In fact, Steamboat has been using that term since Kremmling rancher Joe McElroy coined it in the 1950s, and the resort holds a registered trademark on that name.
2. Steam. Many visitors wonder how our town earned its name, given the obvious lack of Mississippi-style steamboats in the Yampa River. The name came from French trappers who were in the area in the early 1800s: They heard a chugging noise, similar to the sound of a steamboat, which turned out to be a hot spring. Now, locals and visitors alike benefit from the soothing and warming effects of our many nearby hot springs.
3. Athletes. More Olympians (88 of them) call Steamboat their hometown than any other town in the country. For that reason, we're known as Ski Town USA. We are also Bike Town, USA, thanks to our wonderful, natural terrain that is perfect for mountain biking. Whether professional or recreational, Steamboat welcomes and encourages athletes and outdoor enthusiasts at all levels.
4. History. Steamboat did not grow up as a resort town. It has deep roots as home to Yampatikas Utes, the area's original inhabitants, and grew as fur trappers, miners and ranchers settled here. That history helps make Steamboat the down-to-earth, real town it is.
5. Accessibility. Although we are a rural mountain town, residents and visitors can access Steamboat easily because of the Yampa Valley Regional Airport, which offers nonstop flights to many major cities around the country, as well as nearby hub Denver International Airport.
If you would like to learn more about living in Steamboat Springs, please contact us using the form below. We can tell you much more about our Colorado mountain lifestyle and the wide variety of real estate available in our beautiful valley.