Considering relocating to Steamboat Springs, or purchasing a business or vacation home here? We welcome you in the same spirit as the Utes, who greeted the first white settlers to the Yampa Valley.
Steamboat Springs got its name in the mid-1800s, when fur trappers ventured over the Continental Divide and heard the gushing sound of a mineral spring that reminded them of steamboats. James Crawford and his hearty pioneer family overcame many hardships to settle the town in 1875.
The economy of Steamboat Springs has evolved from gold mining to ranching to coal mining to recreational tourism. In 1960, the first skiers descended the slopes of Storm Mountain; today Mount Werner is a world-class ski area. In only half a century, winter and summer tourism have become the mainstays of Steamboat’s economy.
Steamboat Springs has doubled its population in the past two decades, but retains its small-town values. We strongly value our children, who thrive in a safe environment. We passed a half-cent sales tax to ensure small class sizes and enhanced technology.
We value our health, as evidenced by a successful capital campaign that funded our state-of-the-art regional medical center. Because we value our land, we purchase development rights to preserve open space. Our rich heritage in ranching and skiing differentiate us from many of our resort competitors, something that we take pride in.
The volunteer spirit is strong and alive here, providing us with creative solutions to issues we face, a sophisticated art and cultural community and a Chamber Resort Association that represents more than 90 percent of the businesses in the valley.
Steamboat Springs is truly a remarkable place. We welcome you to join us!
Sandy Evans Hall Executive Vice President
Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association, Inc.
Considering relocating to Steamboat Springs, or purchasing a business or vacation home here? We welcome you in the same spirit as the Utes, who greeted the first white settlers to the Yampa Valley.
We value our health, as evidenced by a successful capital campaign that funded our state-of-the-art regional medical center. Because we value our land, we purchase development rights to preserve open space. Our rich heritage in ranching and skiing differentiate us from many of our resort competitors, something that we take pride in.
