Routt County: Powder Heaven

Published in the October 2011 Issue October 2011 Feature LANE LINDSTROM

Routt County

Elevation 8,100-10,600

Snowfall 300 inches

Groomed Trails 150

Full-Service Town Steamboat Springs (with some services near Steamboat Lake and in Clark)

Nearest Airport Steamboat Springs

Getting Started Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association 877-754-2269 or www.steamboat-chamber.com

Getting There The northern part of Routt County is about 25 miles north of Steamboat Springs on County Road 129.

Getting Around There are several snowmobile rental outfits in the county, including at Steamboat Lake Outfitters (800-342-1889) and from High Mountain Snowmobile Tours (877-879-6500). There are dealers for all four brands of snowmobiles in Steamboat Springs. Contact the chamber for a complete list.

Bedding Down There is a handful of lodges and cabin rentals in Clark and near Steamboat Lake. The majority of lodging is in Steamboat Springs, a big ski resort town, so there is no shortage of accommodations for every price range. The chamber has a complete list.

Eating Out You have to plan ahead if you want to eat out up in the Steamboat Lake area. Some restaurants don't stay open real late so if you're having a late supper then you might have to head to Steamboat Springs, which offers a myriad of dining options.

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