One-of-a-kind 59 acre future slope-side ski village development adjoining the Steamboat Ski Area and the town of
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Elite Skiing Is Imminent !
The Steamboat Ski Area will become one of the greatest ski areas in the world with the addition of the new pedestrain ski-in ski-out Steamboat Base Village®. The new second base village will feature some of the most elegant shops and accommodations anywhere. Skiing from Base Village may access hundreds of acres of skiing on Steamboat Mountain®.
Why Steamboat Base Village® ?
Steamboat Base Village® is destined to be a premier resort for outdoor enthusiasts offering various activities including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and mountain biking. With its breathtaking views, state-of-the-art facilities, and friendly atmosphere, it will become a favorite spot for adventurers and families alike.
Extraordinary Property
The Steamboat Base Village® property is located within a picturesque mountain valley at the base of towering mountains offering the perfect blend of natural beauty, seclusion, lush meadows, a tumbling creek, and forested hillsides. It will have access to world-class skiing while surrounded by the town of Steamboat Springs, the pristine U.S. National Forest and the Steamboat Ski Area. The Steamboat Base Village® promises the ultimate recreational experience.
Elegant Resort
The Steamboat Base Village® will feature luxurious lodgings, gourmet dining options, and ample opportunities for relaxation and recreation to ensure that visitors of all ages have a memorable experience.
Direct Mountain Access
The addition of the Steamboat Base Village® will solve the overcrowding at the Steamboat base area by sending at least forty percent of the skiers to Base II. Steamboat Base Village® adjoins the Steamboat Ski Area’s Pioneer Ridge allowing quick mountain access on the future Starlight Gondola. This area has been rated by many as having the best powder and expert tree skiing in North America.
Steamboat Base Village® Intrinsic Value is Priceless
The secluded 59-acre Steamboat Base Village® will increase the value of the Steamboat Ski Area, the town of Steamboat Springs and the surrounding area. The new Steamboat Mountain® masterplan includes many upgrades to the Steamboat Ski Area.
History of Steamboat Base Village®
The purchase of the Steamboat Ski Resort® (Steamboat) in 2017 has brought major improvements to the resort. The previous Steamboat Ski Area owners invested in the now-defunct Catamount ski area, which was planned to the south of Steamboat. The apparent plan was to purchase the Steamboat Ski Area in 1979 (ranked No. 4 in the U.S.) and allow the infrastructure to depreciate and not develop the much-needed Steamboat Base Village® and its surrounding ski terrain. Skiers would tend to migrate to the 3,200-acre Catamount ski area development. Their plan failed and Catamount was abandoned.
Advantages of Steamboat Base Village®
The Steamboat Ski Area now appears to be on track to become one of the greatest ski resorts in North America with its new ownership group. Some of the new improvements include the addition of the Wild Blue Gondola, the renovation of the Steamboat Gondola, and the addition of the Greenhorn Ranch Learning Center. Even though the resort has been improved in many areas, it is still missing the much needed 1970 Forest Service approved second ski base. The Steamboat Base Village® 59-acre property was always planned as Base II. The additon of Steamboat Base Village® would improve the ski area logistics and the crowd control while distributing skiers over the entire Steamboat Ski Area.
Second Base
Steamboat Ski Area’s second base was requested by the Forest Service in 1972 to balance the skiing between two separate base areas and allow the ski company to expand. The Steamboat Base Village® land was chosen and planned to serve the northern half of the Steamboat Ski Area. The prior ski company owner sold the ski area in 1979. Through the years, the subsequent owners have expanded the ski area while disregarding or not knowing the requirment to build the second base.
Steamboat Ski Area now has 3,741 acres of ski terrain utilizing one small ski base on the two-base ski area that was required by the US Forest Service in 1972. It is estimated that Steamboat presently accommodates as many as 1,450,000 skiers annually. The logistics of one ski base struggling to support over 10,140 skiers per day, and 22,000 skiers on peak days, is more than double the carrying capacity of any other ski base in the world.
The availability of the Steamboat Base Village® property still exists and, when utilized, would balance the skiers between the two base areas while opening more ski terrain. Both base areas together would allow an average of 15,390 daily visits for 173 days increasing the overall carrying capacity of the Steamboat Ski Resort® to 2,358,250 skier visits annually.
The Steamboat Base Village® second base would provide advantages over other Rocky Mountain ski resorts with its unique village architecture blended neatly into the landscape. The new developement will be located creekside with a background of spectacular mountain scenery.
Authentic Western Ski Town
Steamboat Springs is known as “Ski Town USA®” and is home to “Howelsen Ski Hill”, which is the oldest ski area in the United States. Howelsen Hill was established in 1914 and is used to train Olympic skiers. More Olympic skiers have been trained in Steamboat Springs than in any other U.S. ski town.
The addition of the Steamboat Base Village® will elevate the ranking of the Steamboat Ski Area. Steamboat has not been ranked higher primarily due to its restricted access to expert ski terrain and the skier’s frustrating logistics in and out of the Steamboat Ski Area’s only base. The addition of the new Steamboat Base Village® will allow expansion of the Steamboat Ski Area to the north with extreme skiing. This will eliminate the deficiencies at Steamboat and should increase their rank in Colorado to No. 1 and make it one of the top-rated ski resorts in the world.
One of a Kind Property
The proposed Steamboat Base Village® pristine property adjoins the Steamboat Ski Area. The property is the only secluded wooded creekside location available and suitable for a new 5-star ski base development in North America. The Steamboat Base Village® is planned to become one of the finest pedestrian ski villages in the world. The unique village would include exceptionally designed hotels, condominiums, restaurants, and fine shops. The Steamboat Base Village® would provide a vital second entrance to the Steamboat Ski Area from the North. Approximately seventy percent of the Steamboat Base Village® property borders the Steamboat Ski Area.
The addition of the Steamboat Base Village® proposed Starlight 10 passenger gondola would carry tourists and skiers to the 10,568-foot Mount Werner Summit. The ride will provide a memorable scenic experence and ski access to the entire Steamboat Ski Area with a lift capacity of 10,000 skiers per hour.
Nestled in a pristine forest, the resort will also provide guided nature walks, wildlife tours, and educational programs highlighting the rich natural and cultural history of the area. Guests can enjoy a cozy evening by the fire, a spa treatment to unwind after a day of adventure, and a range of indoor activities to stay entertained regardless of weather conditions. The dedicated and knowledgeable staff will ensure that every aspect of the visit is seamless and enjoyable, making it a go-to destination for repeat visits and lasting memories.
With its connection to Steamboat Base Village®, the Steamboat Ski Area’s Pioneer Ridge is poised to offer some of the most remarkable, continuous, and significant vertical drop ski runs in North America. The Steamboat Base Village® will feature exclusive 5-star boutique hotels, luxurious condominiums, gourmet restaurants, stylish shops, rejuvenating spas, and vibrant clubs, making it a dream destination for ski enthusiasts and vacationers alike.
The base village snowmaking, tree-shading, and north-facing runs will help reduce the effects of climate change. The Steamboat Base Village® should increase the length of the ski season.
The Steamboat Base Village® should average a minimum of 5,250 visitors per day for 173 days a year, totaling 908,250 annual skier visits that results in additional revenue for the ski area and community.
The proposed 10-passenger CanyonCreek® and Starlight Gondolas would carry skiers to extreme ski terrain with stunning views of Steamboat Springs and its night lights, Steamboat Mountain®, Fish Creek Falls, the canyons, and proposed 600–800-acre Lost Bowl expansion area. The scenic treasures surrounding Steamboat Base Village® would provide affluent skiers and visitors another Colorado option, along with Aspen and Vail, for those who seek other premier ski resorts that want the finest five star hotel accommodations, clubs, restaurants, and shops.
World Cup Downhill Events
A ski trail from the Mt. Werner summit to the Steamboat Base Village® will be one of the longest, continuous, and greatest vertical drops in North America. Steamboat Base Village® ajoining Pioneer Ridge should meet the criteria for World Cup downhill events.
Over 50 Years Ago
The Steamboat Base Village® development use was established over 50 years ago by the Steamboat Ski Company, US Forest Service, and local government officials. The ski-in ski-out access to Steamboat Base Village® is an optimum location for Steamboat’s second base. It is needed to relieve the congestion at Steamboat’s only base and for ski rescues with exellent proximity to the hospital.
The proposed 59-acre Steamboat Base Village® second base adjoining the Steamboat Ski Area is set to become the newest and most contemporary ski village in the world. The pedestrian ski village unique location creates an enormous development opportunity.
The Steamboat Ski Area and the historic town of Steamboat Springs, Colorado (affectionately known as “Ski Town USA®”) borders the incredible Steamboat Base Village® property to the north, south, and east.
FallsCreek Group, LLC and Partners
Thomas Grant Managing Partner
SteamboatMountain.com
30 N. Goulding St., Suite 4000
Sheridan, WY 82801
702-304-1980
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