Location, location, location. Yampa View is one of the highest units on the mountain, and you can actually ski to it from the mountain base. It is a corner unit with views of the woods and gondola, making it more private.. There is a hiking path which runs behind the patio where foxes and other wildlife can be spotted. I love to sit in the lounge chair, book or binoculars in hand, fireplace alight, and enjoy the passing scene. That is, when I am not enjoying the incredible outdoors which Steamboat offers.