Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour

12/26/2020 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM MT

Admission

  • $25.00

Location

835 Howelsen Parkway
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
United States of America

Summary

AGES 16+
Yampatika's Emerald Mountain Snowshoe program focuses on the history of Steamboat Springs and Howelsen Hill, but also covers interesting tracks and animals, plus some of the diverse ecosystems of Emerald Mountain. Participants ride a two-person chair lift (if the chair lift is not working and alternative route will be selected) up Emerald Mountain to allow easier access to the top of the hill. The group snowshoes up a couple smaller hills then explores the mountain snowshoeing all the way back to the base of the hill. Snowshoe rental and lift ticket included.

Description

PROGRAM IS FULL

Important details:

  • Location: Howelsen Hill/Emerald Mountain; parking is free on-site
  • What time and how long is the tour: Please arrive by 9:45 am to check in with a mask on. The tour will start at 10 AM and lasts about 2 hours (ends at 12 pm).
  • Where do you meet: 835 Howelsen Parkway. Here is a link to google maps After you take the last left at a stop sign, follow the parking lot back until it deadends. You will pass a picnic area (good for parking too) and a large Yurt. Once you hit the end of the parking lot look for a friendly face. 
  • Transportation: You are responsible for your own transportation PLAN AHEAD- sometimes local hotels have shuttles that do not operate this early, secure your transportation plans as soon as possible. There is a local bus stop .5 miles from the meeting location, check City of Steamboat bus transit to plan.
  • What to wear:
    • Waterproof winter boots
    • waterproof pants or gators over your pants
    • Dress in layers and avoid cotton!
    • Wear sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, and gloves
  • Note: Riding the chair lift up can be cold and the walk down can warm you up up (you will ride a two-person chair lift part way up the mountain; unless the lifts are not running).
  • What to bring in your daypack:
    • Water bottle (1 - 2) (1 liter is a good size) and snacks.
    • Extra layers (fleece or down shirt or jacket, and a waterproof/windproof jacket)
    • Sunscreen
    • Hand/toe warmers (optional for people who get really cold hands/feet)
    • Camera for picture of the views of the Yampa Valley and Steamboat Springs.

If you have additional questions or need more information please email lexi@yampatika.org or call the office at (970) 871-915

*during the winter we are unable to take temperatures outdoors, our staff will be taking their temperature at home.

REFUNDS-

If you are registered and feel ill, have been placed under quarantine or have any reason to believe you have been in contact with covid-19:

  • Please call before program starts & leave a voicemail to let us know- do not attend the program, we will issue a full refund.
  • If you do not call and do not show up we will not issue a refund.

 

Non-illness related REFUND POLICY

More than one week prior to the start of the program.

FULL REFUND

Less than one week prior to the start of the program.

50% REFUND

The day before or day of the program.

NO REFUND