Bridgestone Winter Driving School

Bridgestone Winter Driving School runs multi‑level, instructor‑led programs on three purpose‑built ice and snow tracks at The Steamboat Grand in Steamboat Springs. Toyota‑supplied cars on Bridgestone Blizzak tires are used for all sessions, from beginner drills to high‑performance ice laps.

Classes operate daily through the winter season (mid‑December to early March) and include small group formats, private lessons, and corporate programs. Expect classroom briefings plus on‑track coaching tailored to the course level you choose.

You’ll spend the day rotating between brief classroom instruction and on‑track driving, practicing car control, braking, cornering and recovery techniques on groomed ice and packed snow.

What you'll do:

• Short safety and technique briefings before each driving block
• Multiple supervised runs in Toyota vehicles fitted with winter tires
• Progressive exercises: basic control in First Gear up to high‑speed handling in advanced levels
• One‑on‑one coaching during private lessons or limited‑size group sessions

Best way to experience it:
Book the course that matches your experience (First Gear for beginners, Second Gear for confident drivers). Arrive prepared with warm layers and your driver’s license; classes fill quickly so reserve online when bookings open in late summer.

• Operates mid‑December through the first week of March; closed Dec 25.
• Minimum valid driver’s license required; teens need guardian waivers.
• Class sizes are small (First Gear up to 6, Second Gear up to 12) so spaces sell out.
• Headquarters and classroom are at The Steamboat Grand (2300 Mt Werner Cir, Unit C7).