Springtime in Steamboat Springs

A purple crocus appears along the Yampa River Core Trail, as spring makes a tentative appearance in Steamboat Springs.

Until Next Year

The sun sets on the 2010 Steamboat Ski Area season. Hasta luego!

Welcome Hometown Heroes

We had a great time today in Old Town Steamboat, decorating the statue of Carl Howelsen with Olympic medals. From left: 3-time silver medalist Johnny Spillane, gold- and silver-medalist Billy Demong, Olympian Taylor Fletcher, silver-medalist Todd Lodwick and (seated) silver-medalist Brett Camerota.

Olympic Horse

Routt County ranchers brought their finest horses into Steamboat Springs for the Hometown Heroes parade down main street, welcoming home Steamboat's Olympic heroes.

Brett Camerota

Nordic combined silver medalist Brett Camerota in the Hometown Heroes parade in downtown Steamboat Springs.

Gold Medalist Billy Demong

Billy Demong rides on an old-fashioned sleigh during the Hometown Heroes parade in downtown Steamboat Springs. He won both gold and silver medals in Nordic combined events at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games.

Pine Grosbeaks

Pine grosbeaks gather at the bird feeder atop Storm Peak.