Wind Storm

Winds gusted to 123 mph Thursday at the Steamboat Ski Area. Patrollers headed out at the break of dawn Friday to begin the cleanup and by Saturday, the mountain was running again with little sign of the storm remaining. One patroller told us that although the storm was awesome, it was something of a miracle: not a single person suffered injuries!

First Snowfall

It's a glorious morning today in Steamboat Springs, where the golden aspens seem to vibrate with metalic light. But it wasn't so wonderful last night, when bitter winds and driving snow brought a temporary halt to fall. It was worth it, though, to see the first dusting of snow atop Mount Werner this morning.

Golden Paradise

Both at the Steamboat Ski Area and on Buffalo Pass, fall colors are in their full glory!

Rosie

My best hiking buddy!

Amazing Wildflowers

Steamboat Springs' long winter paid off in bountiful wildflowers, so abundant they make the mountains seem like paradise.

Rockin' On

Hot Tuna, with Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, kick off the free summer concert series in Steamboat Springs. (Yes, the same musicians who performed with Jefferson Airplane at Woodstock.)

Lupine Rainbow

Lupines are growing outside of our garden along the edge of the gravel driveway. A rainbow of colors among the "volunteers!"

Fish Creek Falls

The spring runoff is creating a powerful masterpiece at Fish Creek Falls.

Mount Werner from the Emerald Mountain Quarry

"Tootie" stands on the ledge overlooking the quarry at Emerald Mountain --- in late May!

Ghosts on Rainbow Saddle

Ghost-like formations guarding the entrance to Lower Rainbow on May Day, 2011.

Will Hike For Turns

Nothing makes you appreciate lift service more than hiking for your turns. Corn conditions on Rainbow made the hike worth the climb!

May 1, 2011

White-Out, literally, on the first of May.

Olympian Nelson Carmichael

Nelson enjoys the fresh powder on St. Patty's Day as he prepares to descend the run named in his honor.

Sunshine Express

There's a certain irony to the name in a winter like 2010/11.

Icing on the Cake

Storm Peak trees in classic form.

Legendary Winter of 2010/2011

Looking out across the mountains from the top of the cornice near Sundial at the Steamboat Ski Area.

Droppin' In

Dave Lawler comes down off the ridge after the perfect midtown powder expedition.

Stash of Untracked 'Der

Dave Lawler and Eugene Buchanan discover a stash of untracked powder...not too far from Steamboat Magazine's office.

Boys Will be Boys

After poaching what they tell me was near-perfect powder, Eugene Buchanan and Dave Lawler land safely in the magazine's parking lot.

In Pursuit of Powder

Eugene Buchanan crests the ridge after poaching the dorkiest of lines.

Classic Dorky Linesman

Some of the finest powder Eugene Buchanan has ridden yet this year...and it was the classic dorky line.

Urban Powder

Eugene Buchanan hopes for a six-figure contract from North Face after this exotic run in Steamboat Magazine's backyard.

Dorky Lines

Dave Lawler crests the ridge on a four-turn run.

Urban Riders

Eugene Buchanan and Dave Lawler couldn't stand looking out our office window anymore without proving they are brave men who will attempt the dorkiest of lines.