Yampatika Offers Adult Snow School Outings

Nonprofit environmental group hosts educational snowshoeing events in Steamboat Springs.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Yampatika, a Colorado-based environmental education nonprofit, is hosting a series of Adult Snow School outings on February 26 and March 8. The three-hour outdoor programs will teach participants aged 18 and older about the science of snow, including how to dig a snow pit, study snow-water equivalency, and conduct a column test. The events also include a 1-mile snowshoe tour.

Why it matters

These educational snow programs provide adults in the Steamboat Springs area with unique opportunities to learn about the local winter environment and snowpack conditions, which can be especially valuable given the unpredictable nature of recent winters in the region.

The details

The Adult Snow School outings will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the scheduled dates. Participants will explore how the current winter season is affecting the local snowpack through hands-on activities. The program cost is $100 per person, and reservations are required through the Yampatika website.

  • The first Adult Snow School outing will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2026.
  • A second outing is scheduled for Saturday, March 8, 2026.

The players

Yampatika

A nonprofit environmental education organization based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

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What’s next

Yampatika plans to offer additional Adult Snow School outings in the future, depending on interest and snow conditions.

The takeaway

These Yampatika programs provide a unique opportunity for adults in the Steamboat Springs area to engage with and learn about the local winter environment through hands-on, educational snowshoeing activities.