The Storm Peak Collaboration was put in smaller 375 milliliter bottles so it was more accessible for locals to get their hands on. (Photo by Dylan Anderson)
The pandemic was just starting. Stay-at-home orders were keeping people out of the taproom and the folks at Storm Peak Brewing Company had significantly reduced their production.
“COVID hit and we ended up with excess capacity because we couldn’t brew,” said Wyatt Patterson, one of the owners of the brewery.
Over at Steamboat Whiskey Company rather than whiskey or vodka, they were using their stills to make hand sanitizer. Patterson reached out to see how they could help.
Walton Creek
For those who want a more local experience for their stay in Steamboat Springs, you may want to consider Walton Creek. Referring to the area south of the resort-heavy Mountain area, immediately below Walton Creek Road, this is a quiet, residential part of town, away from the apres ski and backed by countryside greenery. The BEST Travel Backpack?!
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Steamboat Springs is a much more local affair than some of the trendier places to stay in Colorado. The skiing and snowboarding are good here though – crazy good. Dubbed “champagne powder,” the snow here is dry and light and allows for smooth, soft runs.