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Opening Day: Lots of Olympians, no lift lines
The nine-day delay in kicking off the 2007-08 ski season at the Steamboat Ski Area did little to damper the enthusiasm today of those skiers and riders who hit the slopes on Scholarship Day.
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by Mike McCollum
at 4:34pm
Early Morning
'Efficiency' ski area's mantra
Rudi's Run, Lightning, Ego in snowmakers' crosshairs
Almost as soon as the excitement of today's opening day and the Steamboat Ski Area's first six-passenger chairlift wears off, skiers and riders undoubtedly will ask: "When will Mother Mountain open more runs?"
Stories
Opening Day: Lots of Olympians, no lift lines
The nine-day delay in kicking off the 2007-08 ski season at the Steamboat Ski Area did little to damper the enthusiasm today of those skiers and riders who hit the slopes on Scholarship Day.
Spillane snags second at World Cup event
Johnny Spillane raced back into the Nordic combined World Cup spotlight Friday in Kuusamo, Finland with a second-place finish in the opening event of the 2007-08 season.
Celluloid Heroes
Art exhibit makes stark images of stark celebrity
Denver artist Rodney Wallace has thought about doing a collection about Hollywood for years. "This has always been in the back of my head," he said, working in the K. Saari Gallery to hang eight paintings of classic movie stars who are honored on Hollywood Boulevard.
Hayden hoops team and new coach size up competition
There must be something in the Hayden water. The Hayden High School teams just keep growing.
Assistant district attorney: Avoiding trial would be ideal in Wall case
Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall may not have to go to criminal trial for charges of driving under the influence and prohibited use of a weapon.
Canadians' journey for early snow leads to Steamboat
Gregor Linsig and the members of the Canadian women's special jumping team drove more than 22 hours to get to Steamboat Springs. But despite all the miles inside a van, the Canadians felt right at home on Howelsen Hill's steep pitches when they started training here last week.
Sailors starting strong
Wrestlers host tourney Saturday
Steamboat Springs wrestling fans don't have many opportunities to watch a pair of Sailors who may have the next best shot at bringing their high school a state title.
Community group aims to provide playground access to all kids
The wooden playground at Strawberry Park Elementary School has served students for more than two decades, but Julie Taulman and Shelly St. Pierre believe it's time to replace the aging structure with one that will be accessible to all children, including those with disabilities.
Navajo weaving exhibit opens today
Aside from their traditional patterns and unique meanings, the weavings featured in an exhibit opening today are important because of the wool they were made from: a fiber shorn from Navajo-Churro sheep.
Youths set sights on livestock nationals
Although the win didn't help Morgan Hatfield, Ian Fralick and Catharine Koroulis achieve their ultimate goal, it certainly set them up for it.
Tentative pleas in demo case
Felony charges dropped in sentence for destructive party
Two of the men accused of causing significant damage to a rented Steamboat Springs home during an alleged demolition party agreed to tentative plea agreements Thursday in Routt County Court.
'Efficiency' ski area's mantra
Rudi's Run, Lightning, Ego in snowmakers' crosshairs
Almost as soon as the excitement of today's opening day and the Steamboat Ski Area's first six-passenger chairlift wears off, skiers and riders undoubtedly will ask: "When will Mother Mountain open more runs?"
Deb Babcock: Should we feed birds in the winter?
Many of us have a soft spot for animals of all kinds and are especially concerned about their care and feeding during our harsh Steamboat winters.
Harmonic harvest
Easy Peaces stay true to classic rock originals, and Neil Young
When he started putting together a band to cover the best music of the 1960s and '70s rock 'n' roll, local musician Kip Strean knew he had to be picky.
CD review for Led Zeppelin
CD reviews for Led Zeppelin, "Mothership," and Various Artists, "Goin' Home: A Tribute to Fats Domino"
Crafty employees
School district staff display artwork at bazaar
At a craft fair for employees of the Steamboat Springs School District on Wednesday, the library staff at Steamboat Springs High School was well represented.
On Scene: Too much Thanksgiving
In the process of cooking two Thanksgiving dinners during the holiday weekend, for a grand total of 16 people, I came to a conclusion: I make a lot of dumb mistakes.
Margaret Hair: Keep the arts growing
If there's one thing that is more difficult than learning to play the French horn as an adult, it is re-learning to play the French horn as an adult.
Steamboat set to battle Roaring Fork
There's no hiding it. Steamboat Springs High School boys basketball coach Kelly Meek is set for a battle.
Waltz of the amateurs
As orchestra steps up its quality, nonprofessional players see new challenges
When Jim Simpson first joined the Steamboat Springs Orchestra as a trumpet player almost 20 years ago, the group met once a week, for most of the year, to prepare for a spring concert.
CNCC to offer new programs
For Ed Winters, Colorado Northwestern Community College energy technology director, the "help wanted" signs around town say it all.
