There’s nothing better than a cold brew and spicy barbecue after a day on the river. Check out Double Z Bar & Barbecue in Steamboat Springs. The fun-loving crew at the Double Z likes to move quickly while stomping through their cozy riverside joint, but they let their chicken, beef and pork stew slowly in smoky goodness. Say “ribs” to a local in The Boat and they will say Double Z without hesitation. In the winter, sit on the deck and watch skiers soar on Howelsen Hill’s famed ski jumps. In the spring, watch the kayakers frolic in train- sized holes on the Yampa River. In the summer, ogle the rubber-riding tubers. In any season, ask for extra napkins. Double Z also packs a mean picnic for those looking for less crowded vistas.
Get there — Double Z Bar & Barbecue, 1124 Yampa St., Steamboat Springs, 970-879-0849
