In 1914 ski area with hill was officially opened, and ready for the second annual Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Carnival next year, as first edition was still held at another location.

Originally called Elk Park, it was renamed to Howelsen Hill in 1917, after Norwegian immigrant Karl Hovelsen who established the resort.

On 18 February 1916, American Ragnar Omtvedt set the first of two official world records, landing at 192.9 feet (58.8 meters).

[5] On 2 March 1917, American Henry Hall set the second and last official world record on this hill at 203 feet (62 meters).

[8][9][10] On 29 February 1920, American Anders Haugen fell at world record distance at 218 feet (66 meters).