New attraction at historic ski area in Colorado
Jan. 4—Colorado's longest-running ski area has opened a new attraction.
Tubing is now available not far from Howelsen Hill's legendary, Olympian-molding ski jumps. A "thrilling course and new lighted lift" have been arranged near the base established in 1915, in walking distance of downtown Steamboat Springs.
In a news release, Howelsen manager Brad Setter added his expectation for the tubing hill to "quickly become a favorite at the ski area." A covered, colorful carpet lift ferries visitors and their tubes up the hill, where they'll find lanes sculpted with rollers, banks and turns.
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The course is the latest addition to the historic settlement, which has helped give Steamboat its reputation as "Ski Town, USA." Howelsen introduced a chairlift for skiers last winter. That was in an effort to appeal to a broader base, beyond local professionals and kids training for competition.
Tube Howelsen is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, with one-hour slots per rider costing $30-$35. Reservations can be made two weeks in advance.
For rules and more information, go to steamboatsprings.net
