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Steamboat

CO · Ikon Pass·November 2–2, 2026

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The recorded rain estimate is zero. This is a forecast, not a guarantee of all-snow conditions.

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Road Conditions

US-40

US-40 West over Rabbit Ears Pass from Denver

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Route Options

Pre-researched routes from major origin cities. Drive times are airport → resort.

DENDenver
3hdrive
157 mi
No flight needed

Year-round fallback. I-70 West to Silverthorne, Hwy 9 North to Kremmling, US-40 West over Rabbit Ears Pass (9,426 ft). OR via Berthoud Pass through Winter Park. Rabbit Ears less challenging than Berthoud/Wolf Creek. Storm conditions 4–6hrs.

Ground Transport

Rental Car — All major companies~$90

$50–$130/day for SUV. 3+ hour drive. Rabbit Ears Pass chain controls and occasional closures (5–10 times/season). AWD/4WD essential.

Shuttle — Storm Mountain Express (private)~$250

Private vehicle DEN to Steamboat ~$200–$300+.

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HDNHayden
0.58hdrive
25 mi
No flight needed

Primary airport. Excellent seasonal service from 17 US airports on 6 airlines (AA, AS, DL, UA, WN, B6). Nonstops from DEN, ORD, DFW, LAX, SFO, ATL, JFK, MIA, more. Hwy 40 East — valley road, well-plowed. Storm conditions 45–75min.

Ground Transport

Shuttle — Ski Town Transportation, Storm Mountain Express~$50

Shared shuttle ~$40–$60/person. Both companies meet all arriving flights at baggage claim. Walk-ups accommodated. Storm Mountain Express: stormmountainexpress.com, 970-879-1963.

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Rental Car — Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, Budget, National~$130

$80–$180/day. MODERATE to HIGH sell-out risk. Parking FREE at Meadows Lot with free shuttle. Lots fill by 9–9:30am on powder weekends. Carpool 3+ priority. AWD/4WD recommended.

Rideshare — Uber, Lyft—

VERY limited in Hayden (pop. 2,000). Do NOT rely on rideshare at HDN. Book a shuttle.

Cached one-way fares · 2026-11-04 · not a trip total. Check round-trip prices in the planner above.