Steamboat Powdercats: Untracked Powder Paradise
Experience Colorado's legendary Champagne Powder with Steamboat Powdercats, offering guided snowcat skiing tours on Buffalo Pass since 1983.
Venture into the untouched backcountry of Buffalo Pass with Steamboat Powdercats, one of Colorado's oldest and most reputable snowcat skiing operations. Since 1983, they've been guiding skiers and snowboarders through pristine powder, offering an unforgettable mountain experience just north of Steamboat Springs.
A brief summary to Steamboat Powdercats
- 1724 Mt Werner Cir, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, 80487, US
- +1970-879-5188
- Visit website
- Monday 7:30 am-7 pm
- Tuesday 7:30 am-7 pm
- Wednesday 7:30 am-7 pm
- Thursday 7:30 am-7 pm
- Friday 7:30 am-7 pm
- Saturday 7:30 am-7 pm
- Sunday 7:30 am-7 pm
Local tips
- Book in advance, especially for weekends and peak season, as spots fill up quickly.
- Check if your hotel offers a shuttle service to Steamboat Powdercats to avoid parking fees.
- Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
- Consider purchasing activity insurance due to the company's strict cancellation policy.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From downtown Steamboat Springs, take the Steamboat Springs Transit bus towards the Mountain area. Get off at the 'Mt Werner & Steamboat Blvd' stop. From there, walk a short distance to 1724 Mt Werner Cir. Check the local bus schedule for accurate timings. A single fare is typically around $3.
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Taxi/Rideshare
Use a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft to request a ride to Steamboat Powdercats at 1724 Mt Werner Cir, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487. This is a convenient and direct option. Expect to pay around $15-$25 for a short trip from the Steamboat Ski Resort area.
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Driving
Drive to Steamboat Powdercats at 1724 Mt Werner Cir, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487. Note that parking at the office is metered and costs $30-$50 per day. As of December 2024, parking at the Dry Lake parking lot (where the snowcats are staged) requires a $5 day-use fee. Alternatively, you can use an Annual Forest Day-Use Pass ($30/year) or an America the Beautiful Pass ($80/year).
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Sheraton Steamboat Resort Villas
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Thunderhead Hiking Trail
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Elevated Properties - Steamboat Springs Vacation Rentals
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Bear Claw Condominiums
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Rotary Park Board Walk
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Rita Valentine Dog Park
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Ore House at the Pine Grove - Steamboat Springs
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Legacy Vacation Resorts Steamboat Springs Hilltop
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Special Places of Steamboat
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Steamboat Springs Chamber
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Wild West Balloon Adventures
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Steamboat Ski Resort
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Howelsen Park Ice Arena
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Howelsen Ice Arena
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Steamboat Pro Rodeo
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Unmissable attractions to see
More Barn
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Amaze'n Steamboat Family Fun Park
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Yampa River Botanic Park
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Dr. Rich Weiss Park
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Heart Spring
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Old Town Hot Springs
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Steamboat Springs' historic hot springs and recreation center, offering year-round relaxation, fitness, and family fun in a downtown setting.
Fish Creek Falls
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Crooked Key Escape Rooms
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Emerald Mountain
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Howelsen Hill Ski Area
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Steamboat Art Museum
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The Tread of Pioneers Museum
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Off the Beaten Path Bookstore and Café
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Pine Moon Fine Art
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Little Toots Park
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Essential places to dine
Café Diva
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The Paramount
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Saddles
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Truffle Pig [closed for the shoulder season...reopening 6/14/24]
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White Rabbit Tavern
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Apres Burger Bistro
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Brick
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STONEWALL
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Drunken Onion
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Harison's
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Hypnotic Chicken
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Freshies Restaurant
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Thunderhead Lodge
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Table 79 Foodbar
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Saffron Indian Restaurant
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Creekside Teaze
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Grand Gift Shop
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Annie's Home Consignments
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Mountain and Company
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Into the West
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Kali's Boutique
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Bjorn’s Colorado Honey
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Overland Sheepskin Co.
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Cowboys and Indians
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Deja Vu Consignment Boutique
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Wanderlust Boutique
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MatchBox Candle Co.
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Shirtworks of Steamboat
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Chez Nous
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Urbane Clothing
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Vintage Bar
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The Common Bar
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West End Sports Grill
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Foxes
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The Divide Restaurant & Lounge
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307 Pub & Grub LLC
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The Mangy Moose Roadside Bar
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Bart & Yeti's
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Fireside Lounge
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The Remedy Bar at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail
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