When a town is nicknamed Ski Town, USA, the fury of its winter excitement becomes all too evident. Steamboat Springs, which until the 19th century was nothing more than a community of hunters and ranchers, inconsequential on the map of the known world, has today become the most important ski destination in the world.
Long before skiing became an Olympic sport; skis were used in Steamboat Springs as a means of transportation through the snow. It seems that skiing is almost in the blood of the locals and the city has produced more ski champions than any other region in North America. As a winter sports town, it’s obvious that Steamboat Springs offers every conceivable amenity to its visitors who come for an experience in the snow. Skiing can be an expensive form of recreation and Steamboat Springs ski packages are perhaps the most affordable options available.
A package tour, as the name suggests, is a deal carefully wrapped into organized schedules that squeezes out every ounce of enjoyment possible. A ski package is designed to make all the travel arrangements for travelers and leave them free to have as much fun as they can. Travel agencies arrange everything, including transportation from the starting point, accommodation in Steamboat, and things to do on the trip. Transportation facilities cover almost all cities, but some travelers may need to reach a pickup city on their own. Most of the hotels and resorts in Steamboat cater to visitors on package tours and have reservations for travel agencies throughout the year. Agencies generally allow travelers to choose their desired accommodation from a specific list prior to departure.
Perhaps the most contentious aspect of Steamboat Ski packages is that they have a predetermined ski program, often created without the consent of the travelers. Lift tickets and slope usage fees are generally paid prior to arrival and the reservation cannot be canceled or transferred. In addition, the trails and tracks are chosen in advance and the hours dedicated to each one are limited. As a result, travelers have to ski when they are told to, where they are told to, and for how long they are told to and not otherwise.
