Sunday, October 11, 2026

Question: What is Colorado’s oldest continuously operating ski area?

Answer: Howelsen Hill Ski Area. Founded in 1915 by Norwegian skiing pioneer Carl Howelsen, the ski area is now owned and operated by the City of Steamboat Springs. It features 17 alpine trails, nine nordic trails, four lifts, and a 440-foot vertical drop. It is also home to North America’s largest and most complete natural ski jumping complex, and a training ground for nearly 100 Winter Olympic athletes.