Tube Howelsen is open for the season and is bringing tubing to the slopes of Steamboat Springs’ hometown ski hill, Howelsen Hill. 

“We had a great inaugural year last winter and are so excited to be back on the track for another winter of family fun,” said Howelsen Hill Ski & Rodeo Manager Brad Setter. “Tubing at the historic hill was so popular that we highly recommend making reservations this season, so you don’t miss out on all the fun.”

Tube Howelsen is located below Mile Run and to the right of Pony Land, the beginner area in the base area. Online pre-purchased reservations can check in at the Tube Howelsen Gazebo just steps from the main parking lot. All others should go to the ticket office by the lodge. 

Tubers can enjoy the covered carpet lift, including a kaleidoscope show of colored lights as they reach the top of the course. The course provides rollers, banks and a left dog leg swing which empties out in the outfield of the ballpark.

Tubing will be available daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with the last available one-hour time slot at 6 p.m. Prices for one rider during the one-hour time slot is $30. The course is closed daily between 2-3 p.m. for grooming, and will be closed entirely on Christmas Day. 

All riders must be at least three feet tall, and must have an individual ticket and Howelsen tube. Arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time slot for check-in. Time slots are on the hour and cannot be modified to accommodate late arrivals. A full list of rules can be found at steamboatsprings.net/tube.

Advance reservations, which are highly recommended, can be made through the online booking system. Contact the ticket office at 970-879-8499 or howelsenticketoffice@steamboatsprings.net for additional information.