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Private Tours

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.

Registration

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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.

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