In resorts which allow off piste-skiing, you can ski anywhere which is great for adventurous types. However, there are hazards such cliff edges, avalanches or simply getting lost and suffering exhaustion.
Steamboat
68% have it
4. trails (difficult)
High difficulty trails are designed for experienced skiers who enjoy a challenge.
The resort has played host to the winter olympics. This means it is likely to have a range of professional slopes, other winter sports, and finally, good facilities and well developed transport links.
Steamboat
17% have it
11. Has a ski school
Ski schools offer lessons to beginners.
Steamboat
94% have it
12. ski lifts total capacity
This is the amount of people that can be transported by ski lifts etc. per hour. A bigger uphill capacity can indicate less waiting time, although it will be affected by how busy the resort is.
Ice climbing is a great sport for adrenalin seekers. It entails climbing frozen cliff edges / waterfalls using tools such as ice axes in order to grip the surface.
Steamboat
37% have it
15. Has toboggan runs
Toboggan runs are dedicated slopes or slides that you can slide down on a toboggan.
Steamboat
53% have it
16. has lake/s
Source: Wikipedia, 2017; city's official website, 2017.
Steamboat
40% have it
17. longest run
The longest ski run at the resort. A longer run can be more challenging and will test your endurance.