John F. Russell
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Weather prevents Steamboat Resort from opening operations
Because of high winds and dangerous windchill conditions, officials at Steamboat Resort decided not to open on Wednesday, Feb. 15. “We are trying to figure out how to deal with Mother Nature right now,” said... → Read More
Officials convene, Steamboat considers lawsuit as frustrations with U.S. Postal Service continue
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — After meeting with the U.S. Postal Service last week, residents and government officials are looking for new approaches to resolve delivery problems in Steamboat Springs and other Colorado mountain communities. “It’s just sporadic,”... → Read More
Friends, family pay tribute to Chris Diamond, ski industry icon and former president of Steamboat Resort
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Those who knew Chris Diamond describe the former president and chief operating officer of Steamboat Resort as devoted, caring and passionate, and say those qualities reflected in his leadership during his time in... → Read More
Scientists enter Steamboat cave with new mission, same interest
Editor’s note: Entering the Sulphur Cave is prohibited and can result in serious harm to someone’s health or death. Members of the public should not enter the cave. STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Clad in protective clothing and... → Read More
High water temperatures close Yampa River, end tubing season
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — People were lined up outside of Backdoor Sports to rent tubes Monday morning, July 18, and inside longtime owner Peter Van De Carr was on the phone taking names and numbers from customers hoping... → Read More
High water temperatures close Yampa River, end tubing season
People were lined up outside of Backdoor Sports to rent tubes Monday morning, July 18, 2022, and inside longtime owner Peter Van De Carr was on the phone taking names and numbers from customers hoping to... → Read More
Steamboat-based insole company looks to cushion impacts on the environment
“We developed this material from the coverings on those greenhouses,“ Daley said. “We melt it down and repalletize it, and that’s the base of our foam.”Recently, Dynamic Foam took another important step when it teamed up with BLOOM, a sustainable materials manufacturer based in Mississippi, to create a high-performance EVA using bio-based algae that is… → Read More
PHOTOS: Steamboat’s rising stars celebrated at 20 Under 40 event
The newest group of 20 Under 40 honorees were celebrated Wednesday at the Yampa River Botanic Park in Steamboat Springs. The event is hosted by Steamboat Pilot & Today in partnership with the Young Professionals... → Read More
Federal CARES Act aimed at bringing relief as unemployment applications continue to rise
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — On March 27, the $2 trillion federal CARES Act was passed by the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives and then signed into law by President Donald Trump, bringing much-needed relief... → Read More
Path to Olympic gold: Kikkan Randall shares triumphs, wins and disappointments
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — On Monday, legendary cross country skier Kikkan Randall shared stories about how she made childhood dreams a reality, her journey through Olympic disappointment and joy and → Read More
Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series kicks up dirt starting Friday
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — When the chutes fly open on the 2019 Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series Friday, longtime rodeo announcer John Shipley is sure to have one of the → Read More
Everest deaths no surprise to some of Steamboat’s top climbers
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Some of the dangers climbers face on the way to the summit of Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain, cannot be predicted. However, three of Steamboat → Read More
Howelsen Ice Arena expansion project on thin ice
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Expansion plans at the Howelsen Ice Arena may or may not be on thin ice depending on who you ask.“I’m not saying that the project is → Read More
Steamboat Resort moves into new era
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — American ski legend Jim “Moose” Barrows still recalls the humble beginnings of Scholarship Day when he was working as director of recreation for the fledgling resort → Read More
Lonny Vanatta inducted into Snowsports Hall of Fame
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — It was a night that Steamboat Springs native and former top American professional ski racer Lonny Vanatta has been looking forward to for some time.“It was → Read More
Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico added to list of Ikon Pass resorts
The latest addition to the Ikon Pass means that skiers and snowboarders can now add Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico to the list of 30 resorts they can visit. → Read More
Father of missing Steamboat man: ‘Help us bring him home’
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Matthew Shelters loves snowboarding, living in the mountains and his family. → Read More
5 tips for setting bold fitness goals in 2018
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — This year when the clock strikes midnight on Dec. 31, many people in Steamboat Springs will kick off the new year by setting bold goals. → Read More
Steamboat Ski Area lift chairs sell out in 28 minutes Monday morning
Twenty-eight minutes is all it took for Steamboat Ski Area to off-load 100 chairs from the original Storm Peak Lift. → Read More
Steamboat ski lift chairs sell out in 28 minutes
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Twenty-eight minutes is all it took for Steamboat Ski Area to off-load 100 chairs from the original Storm Peak Lift. → Read More