Steamboat Ski Map
Steamboat Resort in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Painted in 1988
Our custom black wooden frames feature a deep, squared profile to showcase Niehues’ timeless work. Frame width ranges from ⅞ to 1 ⅝ inches, dependent upon on print size, and features a non-glare acrylic front plus foamcore backing.
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Steamboat Ski Area
Location: Routt County, Colorado, USA
Nearest: city Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Coordinates: 40°27′10″N 106°46′23″W
Top elevation: 10,568 feet (3,221 m)
Base elevation: 6,900 feet (2,100 m)
Skiable area: 2965 acres (12.0 km²)
Runs: 165 total, 14% beginner, 42% intermediate, 44% advanced
Longest run: "Why Not" ~ 3 miles (4.8 km)
Lift system: 23 total (1 gondola, 1 high-speed six passenger, 6 high-speed quad chairs, 4 triple chairs, 3 Double chairs, 6 Surface lifts
Terrain parks: 4
Snowfall: 400 in/year (10.15 m/year)
"The 'Rembrandt of snow' has published a hefty coffee table book with a collection of nearly all of his hand-painted maps."
Timeless art for your home
Hand-painted maps require the best reproduction process available. Each illustration starts with a high resolution digital scan. It is then printed on museum quality cotton paper using the latest HDR ink-jet technology.
Legendary Ski Artist James Niehues
If you are a skier or snowboarder, there is a good chance James Niehues has been your mountain guide. Throughout his 30 year career he has worked at the smallest hills and the most expansive resorts in North America. He has left his mark in South America, Australia, Asia and Europe too. And even if you have never shared a bottomless powder day with him, he has always been close by.