Epic Weekend

EPIC WEEKEND

President's Day weekend brought unprecedented powder to Steamboat. The Land of the Little People's aspen grove was literally untracked at 11 a.m. on Monday -- until I got there. The crowds were out in force. While locals begged for snorkels, less powder-crazed skiers headed for hot chocolate.

Powder on the Pass!

Fresh powder and sunshine made for great cross country skiing on Buffalo Pass Sunday!

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.