Steamboat Magazine

12/14/2025

Who doesn't love cozying up at home during the holiday season? Here are five gifts for homebodies.

1. The Republic of Tea Hot Apple Cider Tea Tin. A cozy, caffeine-free blend full of apple, spice and warmth that tastes like holiday cider in a mug - a perfect stocking stuffer or fireside treat. Find it locally at Homesteader Steamboat Springs (817 Lincoln Ave).

2. A Colorado candle. With notes of spruce, cedar, sandalwood and a hint of cinnamon, this candle brings that crisp-mountain-air vibe, ideal for making any space feel cozy and Alpine. Find it at West Lyfe (729 Lincoln Ave).

3. A fleece blanket - but make it local with a picture of a Steamboat trail map on it. Purchase at Steamboat Apparel (705 Lincoln Ave).

4. A pair of cozy socks to pad around the house in. These Stance ones are at Urbane (703 Lincoln Ave).

5. A ski-themed mug for warm drinks in the winter, like this fun one from Ohana (843 Lincoln Ave).

12/14/2025

Hiroto Ogiwara's winning run at Big Air Steamboat today. 🇯🇵 5 1/2 rotations!

12/13/2025

Steamboat Springs native Paige VanArsdale has her sights set on representing Team USA at the 2026 Paralympics in Cortina, Italy. The para-Alpine ski racer – who lives with cerebral palsy – opened up about her journey, the community that’s supported her and the challenges she’s overcome along the way.

Read Paige's interview with Steamboat Magazine on our website! Find the link on our LinkTree in our bio.
Photo courtesy of Paige VanArsdale.

12/12/2025

The photos shown are from our latest Valley View 'Heaven Above: Shots of the stunning Steamboat skies' made possible by these fantastic photographers.
Noah Wetzel Photo, Julie McNally Photography, Meraki Mountain Media, Cyndi Marlowe Photography LLC, and Jeff Hall

Thank you again to these artist!

12/11/2025

Winter’s most daring sport returns to Steamboat Springs this week.

From Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 11–13, Steamboat welcomes the Visa Big Air presented by Toyota, the only Big Air World Cup stop on U.S. snow this season: a milestone that has energized the entire resort team. “We are absolutely thrilled to host the Visa Big Air World Cup,” says Traci Allen, senior events and partnership manager at Steamboat Resort. “This event represents nearly 10 months of thoughtful planning and close collaboration with the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team.”

Photo by Mike Dawsy, U.S. Freeski Team.

12/11/2025

'Tis the season for holiday parties! Time to return the favor to your favorite host with Steamboat Magazine's Hostess with the Mostest gift guide.

1. A custom-made lazy Susan by local woodworker David Winters. David's creations are beautiful, nature-inspired pieces made locally in Steamboat. Fun fact: his son, Cody Winters, is an Olympian. Find his products locally at The Homesteader (817 Lincoln Ave.)

2. Bloody Mary Mix for the morning after. This pickle-infused mix was voted the best of 2025 by "Food and Wine" magazine. Find it locally at Elevated Olive of Steamboat. (708 Lincoln Ave.)

3. Tea towels depicting everyone's favorite activities like camping, hiking and biking. Stop by Ohana to browse the selection. (843 Lincoln Ave.)

4. Wine lovers will want this reusable wine purifier that promises "no more wine headaches." And maybe a bottle of wine to test it out with? Buy locally at Believe Steamboat LLC . (624 Lincoln Ave.)

5. How about some coffee for the next morning? Steamboat Coffee Company offers a wide variety of blends with fun, local names like Howelsen Hill Blend, Morning Gloria and Raging River Espresso.

6. A candle. Make the classic hostess gift mean a little more this season by choosing a local candle company. hand pours candles right here in Steamboat Springs. With tantalizing names like "fireside snuggles" and "après ski," these are a cozy winter gift that will delight anyone. Buy online or locally from Ohana. (843 Lincoln Ave.)

12/08/2025

Alexa Brabec Podiums in Trondheim!

In the inaugural competition of the Women’s Nordic Combined World Cup Season, Alexa Barbec claimed a spot on the podium in Trondheim, Norway!

Following a strong 24-25 season where Brabec landed in the top 10 World Cup Overall standings, today she landed her first World Cup podium in the Women’s Individual Gundersen Normal Hill HS102/5km.

Brabec jumped a solid 94 meters on the HS102, with her points putting her in 5th place to start the 5km race, 1:12 back from the leader, Norway’s Ingrid Laate. She quickly skied up into a pack of 4 who caught and passed Laate. Brabec and Germany’s Nathalie Armbruster pulled away from that pack and were joined by Norway’s Ida Marie Hagen. The three top women skied together for most of the second lap, and Brabec held her position in third place, stepping upon the podium for the first time in her World Cup career. The social media posts exploded from US fans following Nordic Combined USA and the US team celebrated alongside their training partners on the Norwegian team.

Brabec reflected on the achievement, “I have been working so hard this summer and without the Olympics on the plate for us, podiuming in a World Cup was my big goal and it feels so insane to have achieved it and at the first World Cup of the season too.”

CONGRATS! 🎉🎉

12/08/2025

Abby Olson, a rising Alpine ski racer with roots in Steamboat Springs, is making waves on the international stage as she trains and competes with Burke Mountain Academy in Europe. Recently named to the Olympic long list, Abby credits her hometown, family and mentors for shaping her.

Get to know Abby a little bit more in one of our latest interviews! All of our stories can by found on SteamboatMagazine.com and on our LinkTree in our bio.

Photo courtesy of Abby Olson.

12/04/2025

Don't miss this incredible event! It is sure to be the highlight of your holiday season. 🤩

✨ This week! Step into the magic of the season with Finding Christmas: Home for the Holidays! 🎄🎶

Your Steamboat Symphony Orchestra brings joyful music, festive favorites, and heartwarming moments perfect for the whole family.

Featuring three incredible guest vocalists — Cassandra Pinataro, Brayden Worden, and Giulia Costantini — lighting up the stage with holiday spirit! ✨

Tickets are going fast…
🎟️ Grab yours today and kick off the holidays in the most magical way.
Steamboatsymphony.org

12/04/2025

Freestyle skiing would probably have become an Olympic sport without Steamboat Springs’ coach Park Smalley. But then again, maybe not.

Read all about the incredible influence Park Smalley had on Freestyle skiing here: https://www.steamboatmagazine.com/2025/11/26/555700/park-smalley-stands-for-freestyle
You can also find the link in our bio on our LinkTree!

Image: Steamboat Springs resident Park Smalley is often dubbed "the father of freestyle." Photo by Paula Jo Jaconetta with Natural Light Images.

12/03/2025

Thank you Outside Magazine!

It’s a huge weekend for the men of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team. Here’s how to tune in for free.

12/03/2025

From Howelsen Hill to the World Cup, Cooper Puckett () is chasing more than podiums. His journey is equal parts grit, faith, and pure love for the sport.

Read Cooper's interview here: https://www.steamboatmagazine.com/2025/12/02/556512/olympic-hopeful-cooper-puckett You can also find the link in our bio on our LinkTree!