Summer · Steamboat Springs

Kayak the Rapids on the Yampa

Paddle

Sign up for a “Never, Ever” lesson to learn the ropes. You'll be having great fun in your kayak by the end, and may well come back to level up.

800 South Lincoln Ave

Visit mountainsportskayak.com ↗(970) 879-8794Map ↗

Local tip

A great 3–4 hour activity for getting on the river and having fun.

Your base for all of it.

Escape Chalet sits in the mountain district at the base of Mount Werner, a flat ten-minute walk from the gondola, with the free Green Line bus stopping 50 feet from the door.

  • Four ensuite bedrooms, sleeps 10, so nobody shares a bathroom after a long day out
  • A 10-person hot tub, open year round and held at 102F
  • Chef's kitchen with a 36-inch Wolf range, and a dining table that seats 8 with 3 more at the bar
  • Heated garage for two cars, with an EV charger and boot dryers
  • Up to two dogs, free when you book direct, with the Pup Package included
Book direct

Stay ten minutes from here.

Four ensuite bedrooms, sleeps 10, ten minutes' walk from the gondola. Two dogs stay free when you book direct, and the Pup Package is included.

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