Steamboat Springs

Steamboat Springs is a home rule municipality and the county seat of Routt County, Colorado. It is a winter ski resort destination, with the Steamboat Ski Resort on Mount Werner and the Howelsen Hill Ski Area. The city has a rich history, with the area originally inhabited by the Yampatika band of the Utes. The economy of the region was originally based on ranching and mining. Steamboat Springs is also known for its natural hot springs and was named after the sound of a chugging steamboat. The city hosts the annual Winter Carnival, which includes ski racing and jumping, dog sledding, and chariot events. Steamboat Springs has produced more athletes for the Winter Olympics than any other town in North America