Authentic Colorado: Spring Break in Steamboat Springs

With its skiing, hot springs, and deep ranching roots, it's a favorite destination for families

Skiers head toward the resort base area. steve estvanik/Shutterstock

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo.—The snow is so light that I barely hear the crunch of Tonka’s footsteps as we ride along the trail. His feet sink at least eight inches with each footstep, but my trusty horse is used to snow, so it doesn’t even faze him.

My husband and I are on a trail ride at the base of Hahns Peak just outside of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. It’s almost spring, but there is plenty of snow on the ground.