Steamboat Resort’s Redevelopment Project Is In Full Swing

The crashing sound of demolition may not be a welcome noise to some but for employees at Steamboat Resort, it signals new and exciting times ahead. The demolition phase marks the start of the resort’s three-year, $135 million redevelopment plan. Onlookers, including former ski area president Hans Geier, felt a sense of nostalgia as the gondola and ski school buildings were brought down. “It’s definitely time for change,” Geier said regarding the facilities he was instrumental in developing back in the 80’s.

Phase One Scheduled To Be Completed By Ski Season 2021/22

Phase One will lay the foundations for the major base area and on-mountain improvements. Primary additions include construction of an escalator for the Gold Walk from the transit center into Gondola Square, and the relocation of the Steamboat Gondola base terminal. Future plans include a dedicated learning center in the current Bashor area, 550 acres of new terrain, and an apres ski plaza.

Maren Franciosi, Communications Manager for Steamboat Resort Corp, expresses her excitement about the redevelopment. “It’s full steam ahead on a project that has been a long time coming for Steamboat. We are really excited about sharing this new experience with our community and guests from all over the world, and elevating their time with us to another level.”