Our classic Intro to Backcountry lesson is a welcoming, beginner-friendly course geared toward never-evers and folks who have only clicked into their bindings in the backcountry a handful of times. This half-day course introduces newcomers to their touring gear and covers basic skinning techniques, backcountry etiquette, Leave No Trace best practices, and transitioning from uphill […]
Sometimes the best learning happens outside of the classroom. Spend your afternoon touring with one of our instructors and get your backcountry questions answered. This informal two-hour tour is a perfect way to practice your skills or build them up with an experienced mentor in a positive environment. The Ski with a Mentor program is […]
This full-day lesson is geared toward skiers and splitboarders who have spent several days on touring gear and are comfortable with their equipment and basic skinning techniques. Now that you’re familiar with your gear, it’s time to understand best practices for staying comfortable in the winter backcountry (including basic equipment troubleshooting), develop more efficient skinning […]
This full-day course is geared towards folks who are familiar with their touring gear, can skin uphill in terrain of varying steepness, and can comfortably ski or splitboard most of the terrain at Bluebird Backcountry. This lesson covers trip planning basics and introduces observations about current conditions, as well as more advanced skinning and downhill […]
Our classic Intro to Backcountry lesson is a welcoming, beginner-friendly course geared toward never-evers and folks who have only clicked into their bindings in the backcountry a handful of times. This half-day course introduces newcomers to their touring gear and covers basic skinning techniques, backcountry etiquette, Leave No Trace best practices, and transitioning from uphill […]
Sometimes the best learning happens outside of the classroom. Spend your afternoon touring with one of our instructors and get your backcountry questions answered. This informal two-hour tour is a perfect way to practice your skills or build them up with an experienced mentor in a positive environment. The Ski with a Mentor program is […]
This full-day lesson is geared toward skiers and splitboarders who have spent several days on touring gear and are comfortable with their equipment and basic skinning techniques. Now that you’re familiar with your gear, it’s time to understand best practices for staying comfortable in the winter backcountry (including basic equipment troubleshooting), develop more efficient skinning […]
This full-day course is geared towards folks who are familiar with their touring gear, can skin uphill in terrain of varying steepness, and can comfortably ski or splitboard most of the terrain at Bluebird Backcountry. This lesson covers trip planning basics and introduces observations about current conditions, as well as more advanced skinning and downhill […]
Our classic Intro to Backcountry lesson is a welcoming, beginner-friendly course geared toward never-evers and folks who have only clicked into their bindings in the backcountry a handful of times. This half-day course introduces newcomers to their touring gear and covers basic skinning techniques, backcountry etiquette, Leave No Trace best practices, and transitioning from uphill […]
Sometimes the best learning happens outside of the classroom. Spend your afternoon touring with one of our instructors and get your backcountry questions answered. This informal two-hour tour is a perfect way to practice your skills or build them up with an experienced mentor in a positive environment. The Ski with a Mentor program is […]
This full-day lesson is geared toward skiers and splitboarders who have spent several days on touring gear and are comfortable with their equipment and basic skinning techniques. Now that you’re familiar with your gear, it’s time to understand best practices for staying comfortable in the winter backcountry (including basic equipment troubleshooting), develop more efficient skinning […]
This full-day course is geared towards folks who are familiar with their touring gear, can skin uphill in terrain of varying steepness, and can comfortably ski or splitboard most of the terrain at Bluebird Backcountry. This lesson covers trip planning basics and introduces observations about current conditions, as well as more advanced skinning and downhill […]
Our classic Intro to Backcountry lesson is a welcoming, beginner-friendly course geared toward never-evers and folks who have only clicked into their bindings in the backcountry a handful of times. This half-day course introduces newcomers to their touring gear and covers basic skinning techniques, backcountry etiquette, Leave No Trace best practices, and transitioning from uphill […]
Sometimes the best learning happens outside of the classroom. Spend your afternoon touring with one of our instructors and get your backcountry questions answered. This informal two-hour tour is a perfect way to practice your skills or build them up with an experienced mentor in a positive environment. The Ski with a Mentor program is […]
This full-day lesson is geared toward skiers and splitboarders who have spent several days on touring gear and are comfortable with their equipment and basic skinning techniques. Now that you’re familiar with your gear, it’s time to understand best practices for staying comfortable in the winter backcountry (including basic equipment troubleshooting), develop more efficient skinning […]
This full-day course is geared towards folks who are familiar with their touring gear, can skin uphill in terrain of varying steepness, and can comfortably ski or splitboard most of the terrain at Bluebird Backcountry. This lesson covers trip planning basics and introduces observations about current conditions, as well as more advanced skinning and downhill […]
Our classic Intro to Backcountry lesson is a welcoming, beginner-friendly course geared toward never-evers and folks who have only clicked into their bindings in the backcountry a handful of times. This half-day course introduces newcomers to their touring gear and covers basic skinning techniques, backcountry etiquette, Leave No Trace best practices, and transitioning from uphill […]
Help us kick-off the season with our opening day!
Get ready for a challenging yet rewarding course that will test even the most experienced skimo athletes. Racers will get a true tour of Bluebird Backcountry and the surrounding area as they traverse across a wide range of terrain varying from ascending wide open bowls and gliding through quiet meadows to bootpacks up steep couloirs […]
You won't want to miss this bohemian psycho funk duo from Colorado Springs live at Bluebird Backcountry base. Get a taste for their eclectic sound here.
Join us in the base for one of Steamboat's favorite local solo acoustic musicians.
Jeff and JC have created a beautiful acoustic fusion that has proven to energize and woo a crowd all at once. Mixing experimental sounds with funky blues riffs (and a side of rock n' roll), they provide something unique for you're listening and musical pleasure.
Elevated Independent Energy (EIE) will be on site, grilling up some delicious brats, dogs and veggie burgers! Join us at the base area after working up an appetite on the the mountain! Trivia, raffles and prizes will also be happening! EIE is providing our solar energy this year with their mobile SPOT. To learn […]
The Morningside String Band is an acoustic trio based out of Steamboat Springs, CO. The MSB has its roots in bluegrass, reggae, blues, folk and Americana. The MSB is made up of Craig Thornhill (guitar, vocals), Paul Geppert (guitar, mandolin and vocals) and Tim Cunningham (bass). The members of this band have been playing in […]
