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News & Updates

Tube Howelsen will close for the season on Sunday, March 22. Take advantage of our special closing day discount! We will be offering 50% off all reservations on Sunday, March 22. Don't let this deal slide away, book your discounted reservations today and help celebrate another great season! 

About Tube Howelsen 

Let's Slide! One never forgets the exhilaration of sledding growing up! Tube Howelsen shares that same excitement and brings tubing thrills to the slopes while enjoying Steamboat Springs' hometown ski hill. Families and kids of all ages will slide into winter in a new way creating memories that will last a lifetime! 

Staff members pose in front of a stack of snow tubes
inside view of the covered magic carpet at night
A child heads down the hill on a snow tube

Hours of Operation

  • Monday - Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM (last available time slot begins at 5 PM)
  • Tube Howelsen is closed daily from 2 PM to 3 PM for grooming

Contact Information

Prices


Individual

  • Price listed is for one (1) rider for a one (1) hour time slot (prices the same for all ages)
  • $35/Rider
  • 25% discount for parties of 15 people or more. Must be redeemed at the time of purchase. Contact the Howelsen Hill Ticket Office to reserve. 

Hourly Buy-Out

  • $995/Hour

Reservations

Reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance. Spaces fill up fast, so book your tubing reservation in advance.

Reservations must be made online or in person at the ticket office.

Book Your Tube Howelsen Reservation

Refund Policy

Guests can cancel tubing up to 48 hours in advance for a full refund.  Purchases are non-refundable for any reason within 48 hours of reserved session. There is no rebooking fee at any time. Tubing is a weather dependent activity.  In the event that staff makes the call to cancel tubing operations due to weather or safety concerns, all reservations will be rebooked or refunded with no fees. All discounts must be applied at the time of checkout. Schedule modification or cancellation requests can be made by emailing the Howelsen Hill Ticket Office.

All bookings reserved through Steamboat Resort must be cancelled or modified through Steamboat Resort. 

Rules & Tips

  • All riders must be at least 36" tall.
  • All riders, including children, must have their own ticket and tube (provided). No lap riding is permitted. 
  • Outside tubes and sledding devices are not permitted. 
  • Dress warmly in layers with comfortable winter boots. Hard shell boots such as ski boots are not permitted. 
  • Please show up at least 15 minutes before scheduled time slot to check in. Time slots are on the hour and cannot be modified to accommodate late arrivals. 
  • Advanced purchased/reservations are highly recommended, especially during peak holiday periods. Walk up purchases are not guaranteed. 
  • Riders must obey all signage and staff instruction.
  • Riders are not allowed to tube on their stomach. 
  • Helmets are recommended but not required. 
  • Online waiver must be completed for every rider before tubing. 
  • Riders must not be under the influence of alcohol or other substances. 
  • Riders 12 years old and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • The Outrun Snack Bar is open inside the Howelsen Hill Lodge for food and drinks. No outside food and drink permitted.

Check-In Directions

Pre-Purchased - If you pre-purchased your tubing tickets online and have ensured that every rider has signed a waiver prior to arrival, you can go directly to the gazebo to check in. The gazebo is located near the first parking area, across from the baseball fields. Please arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to your reservation time. 

Need to Purchase / Sign Waiver - If you need to purchase your tubing tickets, sign a waiver, reschedule, or have any general ski area/facility questions, please visit the Howelsen Hill Ticket Office located in the NW corner of the parking lot at the base of the ski area.

Tube Howelsen Check In Map