The school teaches the theory and practice of skillful, confident driving on ice and snow. It's a great place to try elk, buffalo, and Rocky Mountain oysters, or experience the specialty restaurants including Italian, Mexican, French and Japanese. No visit to Steamboat is complete without a ride on the Silver Bullet gondola to a special treat at Hazie's and Ragnar's with award winning continental cuisine and wine, enhanced by spectacular views of the valley below. Throughout the winter the Steamboat Community Players offer weekend theatrical performances at the 7 th Street Playhouse downtown. If you're a moviegoer, Steamboat has two movie theater complexes.
Steamboat also offers live music performed by local and nationally known music acts.
Whether you're looking for a scenic place to relax, a horseback ride or an outfitter to guide you into the wilderness, there are several ranches that have years of experience and knowledge. For a list contact Steamboat Central Reservations. The Ski Touring Center offers 30 kilometers of groomed trails for skating, snowshoeing and track skiing. Trails travel along beautiful Fish Creek and throughout the surrounding countryside. At the end of the day, a soak in one of the local natural hot springs is always in order.