things to do in steamboat springs: Halloween Fun in Steamboat Springs, CO
- 10/23/15 04:09 AM
Halloween Fun in Steamboat Springs, CO Halloween is one of our favorite holidays here in Steamboat Springs, CO. We never know if it will be unseasonably warm or freezing temperatures and pounding snow, but the latter does not stop this community from gathering in the streets of downtown for our annual Halloween Stroll. This time-honored trick-or-treating tradition is fun for the entire family. In fact, you don't need to have kids to enjoy this one. Dress up, or don't, head downtown and stand in awe at the costumes, displays and shenanigans. Last year, Phoenix, Routt County's fire-breathing dragon made an appearance, along with a brigade of green Army soldiers and two Planet (3 comments)
things to do in steamboat springs: Pro Challenge in Steamboat Springs This Weekend
- 08/12/15 06:43 AM
Pro Challenge in Steamboat Springs This WeekendThings are about to get crazy here in Steamboat Springs. Starting this Saturday, August 15, our lil' resort town is going to be taken over by bicycles and bike lovers. That is not a bad thing, in fact, it's pretty cool that for the 3rd time in 5 years the professional cycling race, "America's Race" formally known as the USA Pro Challenge, will be in Steamboat Springs, CO. This time the race kicks off in Steamboat with a circuit competition through Routt County agricultural country on Monday the 17th. On Tuesday, Stage 2 kicks off with cyclists starting in (2 comments)
One of the coolest things about summer in Steamboat Springs, CO is the abundance of free live music. From Howelsen Hill's Keepin' It Free Steamboat Summer Concert Series, to Music on the Mountain at Gondola Square, to Music on the Green at Yampa River Botanic Park and countless places in between, there is no shortage of music in this town. In fact, it is these cultural opportunities that got Steamboat confirmed as one of America's 20 Best Small Towns according to Smithsonian.com. Here is a quick guide to some of the national, international and local acts who will be jammin' in Steamboat this summer: Steamboat Free (5 comments)
things to do in steamboat springs: It's Time to Catch the Drift
- 05/28/15 02:35 AM
It's Time to Catch the DriftWater. Water is vital to the existence of our people and planet. The Yampa Valley is blessed with copious amounts of good, clean, cold water that comes from snow melt. It feeds our rivers and reservoirs providing miles and miles of recreational use, habitat for fish and animals, and drinking water for our neighbors downstream. In honor of this great resource, and to raise awareness and educate the public, Leadership Steamboat and the Friends of the Yampa have put together Water Week - a week of educational offerings, film screenings, and gatherings revolving around water and Yampa River stewardship.
Thursday, May 28th marks the (1 comments)
things to do in steamboat springs: Steamboat Springs To Host 2015 USA Pro Cycling Challenge
- 05/05/15 02:59 AM
Steamboat Springs To Host 2015 USA Pro Cycling ChallengeFor the 3rd time in 5 years, the USA Pro Challenge will make an appearance in Steamboat Springs. This time Steamboat will kick off the weeklong cycling event with a new circuit through some scenic backroads followed by the start of Stage 2 where the cyclists will head over Rabbit Ears Pass and end the day at Arapahoe Basin. This is such a great event and our community holds nothing back when celebrating and cheering on the professional cyclists. Here is a video I shot of the race its first year through Steamboat Springs (2 comments)
things to do in steamboat springs: Mud Season, a Great Time to Visit Steamboat Springs, CO
- 04/16/15 04:29 AM
Mud Season, a Great Time to Visit Steamboat Springs, CO Steamboat Springs locals and visitors enjoyed a fun closing weekend at Steamboat Resort as legendary reggae band, Steel Pulse, brought our ski season to a close with their incredible music. It was awesome!
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Steel Pulse on stage for Steamboat Resort's closing day Now that the mountain is closed for skiing, our town enjoys a little "mud season" before the Resort opens again for mountain biking and (6 comments)