Up in the Air On a typical Steamboat morning, you can look out your window and see an unusual bit of color making its way across the sky. That rainbow-colored balloon represents the best view in town. For a bird’s-eye view of the Yampa Valley, Wild West Balloon Adventures (970-879-7219; www.wildwestballooning.com) offers winter balloon tours complete with a Champagne toast afterward. Setting out in the early morning, the tours let you soar across the Yampa Valley, taking in breathtaking views of town and the mountain, including Mount Werner and its ski trails in their full winter glory. Your little jump at the ski area will never feel the same.
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