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Howelsen Hill Nordic Center

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Trails: 21 km of trails are groomed for cross-country skiing. The center is owned and operated by the city of Steamboat Springs with the assistance of the Steamboat Springs Nordic Council. The majority of the trails are rated intermediate but there are also some easy and some challenging trails. Howlsen Hill is the oldest ski area still in use in Colorado.
Trail fees: $7.50 (winter 2007/2008)
Tel: 970-879-8499
Snow report: Nordic Hotline 970-879-8552 x739
Nearest town: Steamboat Springs, CO
Web site: City of Steamboat Springs | Steamboat Springs Nordic Council
Trail map: Available at the center and on the SSNC website
Equipment rentals: No
Ski lessons: No
Other winter activities: Alpine skiing at Steamboat, ski jumping, ice skating, snowshoeing
Facilities: Day lodge, snack bar, warming yurt
Lodging on site: None
Lodging nearby: Steamboat Springs has many inns, hotels and other accommodations
Location of trails: Howlsen Hill is in the town of Steamboat Springs at 845 Howelsen Parkway.
Tourism info: Steamboat Chamber
Weather forecast: Steamboat Springs
Map of local region: Howlsen Hill, Steamboat Springs

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Number of ratings: 1
Average rating: 2.00  

Name of XC Area: Howelsen Hill Nordic Center
Times that I have skied there: A few times
I last skied there in: Dec, 2003
Trails that I skied: all
My favorite trails: bluffs loop, hakan spar......
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Fair
Rating: 2 stars
What I liked: great scenery and nice views of Mt. Werner and Storm Peak....a lot of challenging terrain..free access
What I disliked:
Comments: Howelsen Ski Hill is right there...ice rink, Steamboat Ski area is 3 miles away.......awesome
Submitted by: uncle butter
from: Hawaii
Date submitted: Dec 30, 2003

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