Howelsen Hill opens for the 2025-2026 season amid heavy snowfall

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Members of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and the public enjoyed opening day at Howelsen Hill on Saturday, Dec. 6. Howelsen Hill first opened in 1915 and is Colorado’s oldest continuously operated ski area.
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Members of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and the public enjoy opening day 2025 at Howelsen Hill on Dec. 6.
Nick Slater/Steamboat Pilot
Members of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and the public enjoy opening day 2025 at Howelsen Hill on Dec. 6.
Nick Slater/Steamboat Pilot
Members of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and the public enjoy opening day 2025 at Howelsen Hill on Dec. 6.
Nick Slater/Steamboat Pilot
Members of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and the public enjoy opening day 2025 at Howelsen Hill on Dec. 6.
Nick Slater/Steamboat Pilot
Members of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and the public enjoy opening day 2025 at Howelsen Hill on Dec. 6.
Nick Slater/Steamboat Pilot
Members of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and the public enjoy opening day 2025 at Howelsen Hill on Dec. 6.
Nick Slater/Steamboat Pilot
Members of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and the public enjoy opening day 2025 at Howelsen Hill on Dec. 6.
Nick Slater/Steamboat Pilot
Members of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and the public enjoy opening day 2025 at Howelsen Hill on Dec. 6.
Nick Slater/Steamboat Pilot
Members of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and the public enjoy opening day 2025 at Howelsen Hill on Dec. 6.
Nick Slater/Steamboat Pilot
Members of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and the public enjoy opening day 2025 at Howelsen Hill on Dec. 6.
Nick Slater/Steamboat Pilot
Members of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and the public enjoy opening day 2025 at Howelsen Hill on Dec. 6.
Nick Slater/Steamboat Pilot
Members of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and the public enjoy opening day 2025 at Howelsen Hill on Dec. 6.
Nick Slater/Steamboat Pilot
Members of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and the public enjoy opening day 2025 at Howelsen Hill on Dec. 6.
Nick Slater/Steamboat Pilot
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