On-Mountain Operations Impacts This Week
Updated August 27, 2026
On-Mountain Operations Impacts: August 27 - September 3, 2026
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in Place: Please review and follow all restrictions to help our teams prevent human-caused wildfires. If you see fire or smoke please report it at (970) 871-5911 or via Emergency Services 911
Summer projects are underway and crews are working in several areas of the mountain. Here’s what to know for this week:
Strider Park Closure: The Strider Park will reopen the weekend of August 28th – date/time TBD
Snowmaking System Repair: There will be reroutes on Thunderhead Trail to repair a part of the snowmaking system in the Bearclaw/NASTAR area August 30-September 3.
Rustler’s Ridge Upper Rebuild: We are improving Upper Rustler’s Ridge throughout the summer; there will be intermittent reroutes – please approach equipment slowly and follow detour guidance.
Water Ramp Build: A new water ramp and trampoline training facility is being built to provide a safe environment for athletes to develop aerial skills. The facility will be located at the bottom of the Park Smalley Freestyle Complex.Huckleberry Trail will be closed for the season; Gunsmoke will be closed Mon-Fri and open Sat/Sun.
Stockman Construction Impacts: Construction work on The Stockman will cause trail impacts throughout the summer.
- Right-O-Way is closed for the summer.
- Lower Zig Zag has been rerouted onto the lower section of Lasso and changed to an uphill and downhill trail to accommodate Right-O-Way traffic. Upper Lasso remains closed.
- Dirt Haul to Bashor Half Pipe: The dirt from the excavation for The Stockman foundation is being repurposed to expand the foundation of the Maverick’s Half Pipe in Bashor Bowl creating the following impacts:
- Bike Park Trails:
- Flaggers on Fridays on Rustler’s, Mutton Buster/Buckin' Bronc, & EZ Rider (no impacts on Sat/Sun)
-Cowpoke, Lasso, & Look See will be closed Mon-Fri and open Sat/Sun.
- Lickety Split (closed for season)
Impacts may change daily, so make sure to utilize the Ikon app and Steamboat.com for the most up to date information.
Please follow all signage, closures, and crew direction at all times. Your awareness helps keep both teams and guests safe while this work is completed.
Thank you for your patience as we complete these improvements to the mountain.
Conditions and Trail Status
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On-Mountain Operations Impacts: August 27 - September 3, 2026
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in Place: Please review and follow all restrictions to help our teams prevent human-caused wildfires. If you see fire or smoke please report it at (970) 871-5911 or via Emergency Services 911
Summer projects are underway and crews are working in several areas of the mountain. Here’s what to know for this week:
Strider Park Closure: The Strider Park will reopen the weekend of August 28th – date/time TBD
Snowmaking System Repair: There will be reroutes on Thunderhead Trail to repair a part of the snowmaking system in the Bearclaw/NASTAR area August 30-September 3.
Rustler’s Ridge Upper Rebuild: We are improving Upper Rustler’s Ridge throughout the summer; there will be intermittent reroutes – please approach equipment slowly and follow detour guidance.
Water Ramp Build: A new water ramp and trampoline training facility is being built to provide a safe environment for athletes to develop aerial skills. The facility will be located at the bottom of the Park Smalley Freestyle Complex.Huckleberry Trail will be closed for the season; Gunsmoke will be closed Mon-Fri and open Sat/Sun.
Stockman Construction Impacts: Construction work on The Stockman will cause trail impacts throughout the summer.
- Right-O-Way is closed for the summer.
- Lower Zig Zag has been rerouted onto the lower section of Lasso and changed to an uphill and downhill trail to accommodate Right-O-Way traffic. Upper Lasso remains closed.
- Dirt Haul to Bashor Half Pipe: The dirt from the excavation for The Stockman foundation is being repurposed to expand the foundation of the Maverick’s Half Pipe in Bashor Bowl creating the following impacts:
- Bike Park Trails:
- Flaggers on Fridays on Rustler’s, Mutton Buster/Buckin' Bronc, & EZ Rider (no impacts on Sat/Sun)
-Cowpoke, Lasso, & Look See will be closed Mon-Fri and open Sat/Sun.
- Lickety Split (closed for season)
Impacts may change daily, so make sure to utilize the Ikon app and Steamboat.com for the most up to date information.
Please follow all signage, closures, and crew direction at all times. Your awareness helps keep both teams and guests safe while this work is completed.
Thank you for your patience as we complete these improvements to the mountain.
Conditions and Trail Status
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