A life-size statue of Howelsen is located on the main street of Steamboat Springs. Carl Howelsen was entered into the Colorado Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in 1977.
In the heart of Steamboat Springs, a large monument honoring Howelsen stands on the main thoroughfare. He was posthumously recognized as a pioneer in the sport by being included in the Colorado Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in 1977.