Looking for a special tour catered to your interests? Have family or friends looking
for a fun outing? Or maybe a birthday party calling for something different? Private
tours allow you to plan your time with a Yampatika Naturalist. We can offer:
A guided hike in the Mt. Zirkel or Flattops Wilderness areas
A young naturalist program to stimulate kids' curiosity while giving parents some
time to explore on their own
A walk through the Old West to explore downtown Steamboat Springs' history and/or
Olympic Heritage
An invigorating snowshoe or cross country ski to discover the world of winter
A stroll along the Yampa River to seek out our area's birds.
Your own unique experience!
Our Naturalists are creative, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. We will work with
you to plan a custom program that will suit your needs best.
Private program cost is generally $15 per person per hour with a minimum of four
people. Prices may vary depending on the length and type of program and the number
of participants. Email info@yampatika.org
or call 970-871-9151 for more details.
Conferences
Well organized, custom tours are a wonderful asset to conference participants. Through
these exclusive opportunities, they can get a taste of the area, its history, beautiful
surroundings and the community's character. Yampatika tours meet your needs. Our
local staff has all the connections to provide a truly unique Yampa Valley experience.
Email info@yampatika.org
or call 970-871-9151.
Ski and Snowshoe Tours
Winter 2009/2010
Adult Education - Ski and Snowshoe Tours
Steamboat Springs and the surrounding areas are spectacular places to explore during
winter. Yampatika's weekly snowshoe tours and programs offer opportunities to get
out and really experience winter. Many programs are suitable for families, but there
are age limits for each program. Registration is required for all programs except
for Ski with a Naturalist. Space is limited! Call us at 970-871-9151 for details
and registration.
Thanks to our generous partners, the following weekly tours are free. We encourage
everyone to bring a snack, plenty of water, and sunscreen. Please wear appropriate
winter clothing and dress in layers. We recommend waterproof, insulated boots for
snowshoe tours. Weather can change dramatically and quickly in our region. Be prepared
for sun or snow! Snowshoes can be rented from Yampatika for $10 for adults and $5
for kids.
Ski with a Naturalist
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays: December 15, 2009 - March 18, 2010
Times: 1:30 - 2:30pm
Location: Meet at the Why Not trail at the top of the gondola
Cost: Free, courtesy of Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp.
Learn about winter on the mountain on this easy ski down the Why Not trail. Where
do the animals go? How do predators find their prey? Why do our forests look the
way they do? What are those white things with a black-tipped tail? This is a family
event for ages 5 and up.
Family Snowshoe Tour at Yampatika's Environmental Learning Center
Days: Wednesdays: December 16, 2009 - March 17, 2010
Times: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Legacy Ranch
Cost: Free, (but we love donations!)
Join a Yampatika Naturalist for an easy snowshoe on the historic Legacy Ranch. Originally
homesteaded by a woman and currently occupied by Yampatika, this Ranch has tales
to tell about Ute Indians, Pioneers and our stunning natural environment. This is
a family event for ages 5 and up. Registration required. For details and to register,
please call 970-871-9151 or email us at
info@yampatika.org. Sponsored in part by Yampa Valley Electric Association.
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour
Days: Thursdays: December 17, 2009 - March 18, 2010
Times: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Meet at the upper parking lot of Fish Creek Falls
Cost: Free, (but we love donations!)
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Fish Creek Canyon! This 4 mile round-trip snowshoe
is moderately strenuous, and will follow the rim of Fish Creek canyon to a spectacular
view down valley. The diversity of habitats makes for a special walk, with plenty
of time for tracking, learning the local trees, and taking in the scenery. This
is a family event for ages 12 and up. Registration required. For details and to
register, please call 970-871-9151 or email us at info@yamaptika.org. Sponsored
by the U. S. Forest Service.
Emerald Mountain
Snowshoe Tour
Days: Saturdays: December 19, 2009 - March 20, 2010
Times: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Meet at Howelsen Hill Lodge at the base of the Howelsen Ski Area
Cost: Free, (but we love donations!) Attendees must pay $5 for a lift ticket.
Ride the lift to the top of the Howelsen Ski Area (the other ski area in Steamboat)
and explore the beauty and history of Emerald Mountain and Howelsen Hill. The views
are spectacular and our "first" ski area provides fascinating stories. This is a
family event for ages 12 and up. Registration required. For details and to register,
please call 970-871-9151 or email us at
info@yampatika.org. Sponsored by the City of Steamboat Springs.
Guided Gourmet Snowshoe Tour on Mt. Werner
Days: Fridays, December 18, 2009 - March 19, 2010
Times: 9:45am
Location: Meet at the Information Center at the base of the Ski Area
Cost: Please call 877-237-2628 for prices and to register
This intermediate to advanced snowshoe is co-led by a Steamboat Ski and
Resort Corporation Ambassador and Yampatika Naturalist and includes a
gourmet lunch. Call 877-237-2628 for details and to reserve a spot.
Moonlight Snowshoe Tours 2/27 and 3/28
Dates: Saturday, February 27, 2010 and Sunday, March 28, 2010
Times: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Location: Meet at the Blackmere Trailhead on Emerald Mountain
Cost: $15
Snowshoe by the light of the full moon and explore the beauty and history of Emerald
Mountain and Howelsen Hill. This is a family event for ages 12 and up. Registration
required. For details and to register, please call 970-871-9151 or email us at info@yampatika.org.
Lecture Series
Soup Sessions Lecture Series - Join Yampatika for two lectures during
the winter covering topics of local interest. A casual soup supper is included in
the cost, which is only $15 per person. As with all Yampatika programs, this is
a zero waste event. Guests are asked to bring their own soup bowl and spoon. Yampatika
soup bowls and spoons will also be available for purchase for $5. Registration required.
For details and to register, please call 970-871-9151 or email us at info@yampatika.org.
"Winter Wildlife"
presented by Libbie Miller from the Colorado Division of Wildlife
Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Location: The Library Hall, Bud Werner Memorial Library
Cost: $15 (includes a casual soup dinner, soft drinks and dessert)
"The Grey Ghost of the Northern Forests: The Northern Goshawk" presented by Robert
Skorkowsky, District Wildlife Biologist & Region 2 Avian Program Coordinator, US
Forest Service
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Location: The Library Hall, Bud Werner Memorial Library
Cost: $15 (includes a casual soup dinner, soft drinks and dessert)
From the Ground Up Gardening Series - Join Yampatika and Deep Roots for the second
half of our gardening series that will help transform your backyard into a thriving,
productive garden system. Registration required. For details and to register, please
call 970-871-9151 or email us at
info@yampatika.org.
Get that Garden Going!
Date: Thursday, February 18, 2010
Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm
Location: Yampatika's Environmental Learning Center
Cost: $25 for Yampatika and Deep Roots members/$30 for non-members Choosing your
plants; starting seeds indoors; planting techniques for the garden.
Learn from Area Experts
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2010
Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm
Location: Yampatika's Environmental Learning Center
Cost: $25 for Yampatika and Deep Roots members/$30 for non-members
This round-table discussion will bring in experts on vegetable gardening, habitat
gardening, weed identification and removal, zeroscape, and more. Come prepared with
specific questions about your garden.
We will contact you within two business days to confirm your participation. If you
do not hear from us, please contact us to make sure we have received your registration
request.
Emerald Mountain
Snowshoe Tour
"Winter Wildlife"
presented by Libbie Miller from the Colorado Division of Wildlife
