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SmartWool's Ride: Employees make ambitious trek across Western roadways
The ride reveals the values and culture of a Steamboat success story
For some SmartWool employees it will be one of the greatest athletic achievements of their lives. For the “Little Guy” embroidered on their socks, the 360-mile bike ride to Utah is just another leg in a 16-year journey as the icon for the Steamboat Springs merino wool apparel company.
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by Matt Stensland
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Steamboat's Burger impresses at tennis tournament
Steamboat Springs High School senior Keegan Burger won a tight match against a Denver East rival at today's Western Slope Open Tournament. Burger advanced to Saturday’s finals, and his teammates all remained alive as well.
Jail time dealt in alcohol crimes in Steamboat
Graves and Atkinson sentenced this week
Nancy Graves, the Routt County woman who pleaded no contest after she struck Steamboat Springs resident William “Rick” Hagberg with her car in February, was sentenced Friday morning to 60 days in jail.
Steamboat junior varsity golf team shines
Sailors finish 2nd, and varsity takes 6th in Craig on Thursday
With winds blowing upward of 40 mph, just about every golfer struggled to score low. But the real story for the Sailors was who was actually able to shoot low. Steamboat’s junior varsity shot a team score of 245 and finished second place overall.
Rattlers take bite out of Tigers volleyball
Little Snake River defense stunts Hayden as team falls to 1-1 on the season
There were things the Hayden High School girls volleyball team needed to work on Thursday night as the Tigers opened their home schedule against Little Snake River Valley High School, from Baggs, Wyo. Hayden lost Thursday in three games, 25-18, 25-19 and 25-17.
Creekside trail to play host to downhill race in Steamboat
The Creekside hiking and biking trail at Steamboat Ski Area generated bitterness early in the summer as users and officials clashed concerning the trail’s use. Now, organizers of a downhill mountain bike race hope the same trail can signify the community’s togetherness.
SoulSpark Journeys yoga retreat is Oct. 9 and 10
SoulSpark Journeys will host an inaugural Yoga Retreat in Steamboat on Oct. 9 and 10. The retreat will feature two days of yoga and workshops taught by professionals.
Steamboat Springs boys tennis clocks Durango, 7-0
The Steamboat Springs High School boys tennis team will begin a big, important tournament today that could go a long way toward showing the team exactly where it ranks in Colorado.
Celebration of Caress’ life is set for Sunday in Steamboat
A celebration of the life of Andy Caress will take place from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs.
Cyclocross arrives in Steamboat
Organizers of Saturday event hope to attract more than 100
Football may be the way much of the United States defines the fall sports calendar, but the word is cyclocross to many dedicated bikers unwilling to start thinking snow. That niche cycling community will get the chance to show off to Steamboat Springs for the first time in years Saturday.
Soroco football to open season today vs. South Park
Defensively, the Soroco High School football team seems to have little to worry about. The maturation of the offense continues at 7 p.m. today when Soroco hosts South Park for its home opener.
The Record for Sept. 8
The Record for Sept. 8
State suicide rate highest in 2 decades
Highest number ever. That’s the sobering reality Jarrod Hindman is faced with. Hindman, program manager for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Office of Suicide Prevention, announced Tuesday that in 2009, Colorado saw its highest number of suicide deaths in history.
Statistics indicate visitations increasing at Elkhead State Park
Aside from two boat inspectors on duty, Elkhead State Park was nearly empty Thursday afternoon. The inspectors had good ideas as to why. “It’s too windy for boats today,” inspector Maureen Underhill said of the strong autumn winds that pushed through the Yampa Valley. “September (attendance) always drops off because of school and hunting,” inspector Stacy Kapferer added.
Steamboat briefs: Hunter safety class is set for week of Sept. 20
The Colorado Division of Wildlife is offering a hunter safety class at Hayden High School. The class is from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 20 to 24, and the time is to be announced for a Sept. 25 class.
SmartWool's Ride: ‘Enjoy life ... enjoy everything’
In a quest to meet his goal of biking to work 200 days this year, Mark Satkiewicz often could be found blazing down Fish Creek Falls Road in February on his bike wearing a snowboard helmet and goggles.
Man found in North Routt creek shares his story of survival
For five nights, Craig Horlacher was propped with his torso on a rock and his legs in the shallow water on the banks of a North Routt County creek. His lower leg broken, Horlacher decided his best odds for survival rested on a plan to stay near enough to the creek to drink water and catch fish. Horlacher, 57, broke his leg when he lost his footing on the rough bed of the stream as he was unhooking a fish Aug. 7.
Townsend H. Anderson: Experiential learning for Routt County youths
Sometimes, opportunity presents itself in the most unexpected ways. Historic Routt County had been working with Colorado Mountain College’s Alpine Campus to develop a historic preservation program.
Fire danger in Routt County remains moderate
As a wildfire continues to burn in Fourmile Canyon near Boulder, the fire danger in Routt County remains moderate. Recent increases in precipitation in the county, as well as cooler temperatures, have contributed to the lower fire danger.
Partners in Routt County to host annual fundraiser Sunday
After being matched by Partners in Routt County’s one-on-one mentoring program, Susan Johnston and her junior partner, Bethany, spent several hours a week together.
Timeline tight for Emerald land purchase
City, landowner in negotiations for deal as GOCo deadline looms
The city likely has just days to reach a deal with landowner Lyman Orton if it wants to put $600,000 in grant funds toward a massive land purchase on the north side of Emerald Mountain. Orton is offering to sell 580 acres appraised at about $2 million to the city.
Labor Day festivities a hit in Steamboat
Visitors occupy 70 percent of lodging Saturday
Labor Day weekend was a busy time for Steamboat Springs as lodges in the area filled up with more visitors than expected. According to the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association’s lodging barometer, 70 percent of the town’s available lodging was occupied Saturday.
The Knew plays Saturday at Steamboat's Ghost Ranch
During last month’s Mile High Music Festival, Denver-based The Knew’s courtesy trailer was stocked with fresh fruit and liquor, a small taste of the rock star heights many bands yearn to achieve. But The Knew guitarist Tyler Breuer said the term “rock star” doesn’t, and won’t ever, apply to the indie rockers.
SmartWool's Ride: Employees make ambitious trek across Western roadways
The ride reveals the values and culture of a Steamboat success story
For some SmartWool employees it will be one of the greatest athletic achievements of their lives. For the “Little Guy” embroidered on their socks, the 360-mile bike ride to Utah is just another leg in a 16-year journey as the icon for the Steamboat Springs merino wool apparel company.
What to do in Steamboat for Sept. 10 to 16
The Fling, an indie-pop outfit from Long Beach, Calif., plays with Denver-based indie pop punk artists The Knew. An emerging rock act in the indie scene, The Knew is fresh off an appearance at the Mile High Music Festival and the Monolith Festival.
Few proposals expected for Iron Horse in Steamboat
History doesn’t bode well for inn management interest
Recent history suggests the city might not be flooded with proposals from potential new managers of the Iron Horse Inn. Steamboat Springs City Council voted Tuesday night to accept requests for proposals for management of the much-maligned inn.
