Steamboat Today: Photos for April 13, 2008

Scenic vistas are visible all around from the property currently under consideration for annexation near Minturn.

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Minturn interim Town Manager Gary Suiter points out several key features on a model of a development proposed by Ginn Resorts on land near Minturn that currently is at the center of a battle about annexation.

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Minturn resident Frank Lorenti, shown here in his home on April 2, 2008, recently submitted a petition to the Town of Minturn requesting a vote by citizens to decide the future of the proposed annexation of several thousand acres owned by Ginn Resorts.

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Blake Worsley tears through the pool for the University of Denver swimming and diving team in a November 2007 meet against the University of Wyoming at the El Pomar Natatorium on the University of Denver campus.

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Steamboat Springs High School graduate Blake Worsley takes in some air while swimming for the University of Denver in November 2007. Worsley has a dream of swimming in the 2012 Olympics in London.

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Judy Trujillo works the short-order grill behind an ornately decorated breakfast bar at the Turntable restaurant in Minturn. Many local residents are concerned the annexation of land planned for a large luxury housing development, golf course and private ski area will destroy the town's true character and sense of nostalgia.

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Blake Worsley

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Steamboat's John Burrow, left, works toward the goal during the Sailors' game against Mountain Range High School at Gardner Field in Steamboat Springs on Saturday afternoon. Steamboat defeated Mountain Range, 9-4.

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Steamboat Springs' Cody Harris slides back into first base Saturday in Rifle. Steamboat won the first game of the doubleheader, 10-7, before losing the second game, 18-10.

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A skier pulls his snowboarding friend from the parking lot near Buffalo Pass on Saturday morning. The pass, known for its backcountry skiing, was overflowing thanks to Steamboat Ski Area closing last weekend and a fresh dose of snow that arrived Friday.

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Aryeh Copa rides his snowmobile behind a pack of friends Saturday morning at Buffalo Pass. Copa said he's a regular at the area, preferring to go in the afternoon when the crowds have thinned. However, Saturday morning's fresh snow meant he couldn't wait.

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Tim Winter, Routt County's building and plant director, talks about the solar panels installed on the new Routt County Justice Center.

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Strawberry Park Elementary School first-grader Jack English enjoys swinging by himself on the playground at the school in Steamboat Springs on Friday.

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Severe Needs Paraprofessional Heidi Mueller uses a Tango assistive technology device to communicate with first-grader Jack English during lunchtime at Strawberry Park Elementary School on Friday.

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The Yampa River, shown here in south Routt County, along with the Elk River, may experience what Routt County Emergency Management Director Chuck Vale describes as "high water" in the coming months as snow runoff and rain combine to flood the waterways.

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Joe Roberts draws a cartoon that appears weekly on the editorial page of the Sunday Pilot & Today. This is the cartoon for April 13, 2008.

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Third graders Tyler Terranova, from left, Scout Reynolds and Elijah Austin perform a song and dance Wednesday evening at Soda Creek Elementary School. The school hosted a multicultural program that included songs, dancing and artwork from numerous cultures.

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One mud season perk is Burger Night on Thursdays at Old Town Pub. All burgers are half-price from 5 to 10 p.m. Served at one temperature, with fries.

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Todd Savalox

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Joe Armstrong, from left, Mae Greene and Harris Greene are eager to show off their new showroom at Mountain Mattress and Bedroom. The business used a loan from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority to purchase its new location in Loggers Lane.

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The Yampa River, where it cuts through the hay pastures below Stagecoach Reservoir, has come under the control of a private club that represents the equivalent of a country club for trout fishermen.

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Hangar Gift Shop owner Ben Gero works behind the counter at his store in Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden on Tuesday afternoon.

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Brothers Stefanus, left, and Louis Nijsten stand in front of one of the buildings in their Creekview Townhomes and Plaza development in Hayden. The three-story, 1,720-square-foot townhomes are a mix of two- and three-bedroom units with attached one- or two-car garages.

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A multi-use building is part of the first phase of construction at Creekview Townhomes and Plaza. It includes commercial space on the bottom floor and residential condominiums on the top floor.

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This home in Catamount Ranch features two great rooms, which can be seen from the bars in the kitchen.

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This home in the Timbers Preserve has been designed to feel cozy, despite the large scale.

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The view home at Timbers Preserve features a wine closet just off the kitchen.

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A huge stone fireplace and open floor plan greet visitors when they enter the Martel home in Catamount Ranch.

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Besides top-end stainless steel appliances, the outstanding feature of the kitchen in this condo in Fox Creek Village is stunning granite counters that appear to be 5 centimeters thick and faced with rough chiseled edges.

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Besides top-end stainless steel appliances, the outstanding feature of the kitchen in this condo in Fox Creek Village is stunning granite counters that appear to be 5 centimeters thick and faced with rough chiseled edges.

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The multi-use Casting Room Theater at Marabou is popular among homeowners at the 1,800-acre luxury land preservation subdivision. Paragon Technology Group installed the system used in the $1 million eco-friendly building.

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A touch pad can be used to surf the Internet and control video and other home features.

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This theater at Jamie Temple's house at Storm Mountain Ranch was designed and built by Conundrum.

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Graham Skardon, an apprentice designer at Paragon Technology Group, goes over plans in the business' Steamboat Springs offices.

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Ray Martinez demonstrates the touch pad that is the heart of many of today's high-end home theaters. The touch pad allows homeowners to control audio, video and many other home features from anywhere. The pad also can be used to program home features such as the heat and lights.

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The racks of equipment needed to meet the expectations of today's home theater owners can be hidden, or set into the layout like this one for a home theater designed by Ray Martinez.

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A shadow of a crewmember falls on the colorful envelope of a balloon as it prepares for launch.

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Southwest Safari, piloted by Kristine Rutherford, hangs in the cool mountain air above the Yampa River during the 2007 Hot Air Balloon Rodeo.

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Spectators watch as the last few balloons take flight at the 2007 annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo. Although the Bald Eagle Lake launch had a few problems (mainly traffic in and out), it also provided plenty of breathtaking sights from the ground and the air.

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The 28th annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo takes place from 6 to 10 a.m. July 12 and 13.

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The city of Phoenix maintains 51 miles of desert hiking trails amid saguaro cacti and ocotillo on South Mountain. This view takes in the landmark Camelback Mountain, where more hiking is available in the midst of a metro area of 4 million people.

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The small chapel at San Xavier del Bac Mission just south of Tucson, Ariz., is packed with flickering candles and row upon row of religious statuary.

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Doug Hyde's 2003 sculpture, "Intertribal Greeting," welcomes visitors to the Heard Museum in downtown Phoenix.

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The new Strings in the Mountains pavilion

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A dog jumps into the Yampa River during a past festival in Steamboat Springs.

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Kelly Martin says her dog Scruffy is one of her best friends and a big part of her family.

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Dog owner Vic Puleo shows off the hardware needed after his standard poodle, Onyx, was struck by a car in the front of his Steamboat Springs home. It took more than four months and countless visits to the vet office to get Onyx back on his feet - something Puleo says was worth the time and money.

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John Cardillo, who helped start Spiffy Dog Pet Products with partner Edward Watson, never has to leave his dog Alex at home when he goes to work. Alex and a pair of golden retrievers owned by Watson are fixtures inside the company's combined office, warehouse and retail outlet.

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Lynette Weaver and her Bernese mountain dog, Mica, work with students, including kindergartner Kai Frenken, as part of R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs). The children improve their own skills by reading to the dogs.

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Patient Samuel Wilson, a part-time Steamboat Springs resident, gets a much-welcomed visit from Poudre as part of the Heeling Friends program at Yampa Valley Medical Center. Poudre and owner Cathy Shryock visit patients at the medical center on a regular schedule, helping to spread a little healing cheer.

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Diana Childs, shown with the five border collies she currently owns, helped start a rescue dog organization when she lived in Cheyenne, Wyo. The organization comes to the aid of aging ranch dogs that no longer can keep up and otherwise would be put down.

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Nilla models a collar

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Buddy models his lifejacket.

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Dax is ready for a backpacking trip in his Mountainsmith Dog Pack III.

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Brinkley takes a nap inside a Ruffwear tent.

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Tracy Bye heads out to check on the animals spending the winter at the center. Keeping the animals on the road to recovery can be difficult at times, but Bye says it's worth the effort.

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An injured owl is recovering at the center near Steamboat Springs.

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Tracy Bye watches as a golden eagle is released by Michael Maya Charles of the Birds-of-Prey Foundation on a ranch near Steamboat Springs. The eagle was rescued in Utah and moved to Broomfield, where the Birds-of-Prey foundation has flight cages. The group then contacted Bye to arrange for a release in Northern Colorado.

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Tracy Bye checks on an elk that had fallen through the ice into the Elk River in North Routt County. Unfortunately, not even Bye's help could save the animal.

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Tracy Bye feeds a deer at the center. Bye has taken care of the animal through the winter and plans to limit human contact this spring and, eventually, release the deer into the wild.

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Tracy Bye looks after an injured duck at the Born Free Rehabilitation Center near Steamboat Springs. Bye said the duck's injuries would prevent it from flying and that it could not be returned to the wild. Bye plans to keep it at the center.

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Tracy Bye checks on an elk that had fallen through the ice into the Elk River in North Routt County. Unfortunately, not even Bye's help could save the animal.

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Building muscles In this exercise, moms and toddlers should start on their knees, drape their bodies over the ball and lift their legs. They complete the exercise by supporting their weight with their arms. The exercise is a great way to build core strength while also working on balance and other important movement skills.

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Keep it fun Wilson encourages moms and toddlers to do the exercise together and to keep it fun. Many times simple toys, such as a bouncy ball, can hold the toddlers' interest and allow them to build key core muscles. Wilson said moms should use an approved exercise ball, and toddlers can use a small toy ball that allows them to keep their feet and hands on the ground when draped over the ball.

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'Superman' Robin Wilson and her daughter, Kyra, demonstrate the "Superman" move. The simple exercise helps children and mothers build key core muscles.

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Mathais Radl-Jones, 2 1/2, climbs through a tunnel. Many of the exercises in the class are extensions of how the children usually play. Instructor Robin Wilson says the class has to be fun to keep the interest of toddlers.

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Marcia and Nicholas Cobb get quality time during the CMC class.

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Michelle Ideus gives her 14-month-old son, Nolan Laird, a helping hand while playing on a slide at the Mom & Toddler Movement class at Colorado Mountain College.

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Mathais Radl-Jones plays in the balls during the Mom & Toddler Movement class taught by Robin Wilson at Colorado Mountain College. The class, for children ages 1 to 4, gives toddlers and mothers a fun and safe environment to grow stronger through movement.

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A mountain biker, silhouetted against one of Steamboat's famous sunsets, makes his way up Buffalo Pass during the Steamboat Town Challenge Mountain Bike series.

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At night, the lights inside the new Routt County Justice Center give the building an internal glow that's hard to look past.

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Ominous clouds and a colorful spring sunset blend in the sky above the Yampa Valley, southeast of Steamboat Springs on Routt County Road 33.

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Katie and Benny Tollar

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The cake had tiers of chocolate-raspberry and carrot cake layers.

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A 1940 Buick borrowed from Katie Tollar's stepfather led the party to the reception.

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The details

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The flowers were from Safeway Food & Drug floral department.

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The reception

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Outside the reception

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The Steamboat Ski Area, where the reception was held.

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Champagne at the reception

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The only live music at Katie and Benny's reception, which was on the third floor of Thunderhead at the top of the Steamboat Ski Area gondola, was from the button accordion of Otto Schnauber, a family friend of Katie's grandfather, Henry Kovach.

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Katie's mother and stepfather, Fran and Jim Carollo, provided the ceremony location, which featured two barns, eight horses and a raised stone patio by a pond, which offered an idyllic background for a union under a knotted arch of aspen sprigs. Benny's best friend, Chad Briggs, married the couple.

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At the Tollars' ceremony

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At the Tollars' ceremony

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At the Tollars' ceremony

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Dancing at the Tollars' wedding.

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Outside at Katie and Benny Tollar's wedding

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Katie Tollar

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Katie Tollar

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Keri Rusthoi

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Keri Rusthoi

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Keri Rusthoi enjoys performing, but she also hopes to spark a new generation of opera singers. She teaches opera from her Steamboat home.

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Keri Rusthoi before a February performance with nationally renown bass-baritone Ashraf Sewailam.

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Pam Wooster, RD, has a Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics from the University of Nebraska. Pam began work at Yampa Valley Medical Center in November 2003. Wooster writes a healthy eating piece each issue. If you have questions about nutrition and diet, e-mail pamelajo927@netzero.com. She'll be happy to answer your question in an upcoming issue.

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When you need a fix to get you going, Steamboat coffee shops have you covered. Here's the buzz on some of the shops' most-ordered brews.

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Red snapper is the centerpiece of this dish, which embodies many of Bartholomew's tastes.

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Kyle Bartholomew puts the finishing touches on his red-snapper dish inside the Saketumi kitchen.

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California roll preparation

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California roll preparation

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California roll preparation

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California roll preparation

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California roll preparation

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California roll preparation

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California roll preparation

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California roll preparation

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Kyle Bartholomew prepares the dish.

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Saketumi chef Kyle Bartholomew

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Kyle Bartholomew has found a home at Saketumi, where his red snapper with tomato-green bean relish, orange wedges, mustard mashed potatoes, orange-pineapple sauce, truffle oils and basil oil has become a favorite.

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April Young demonstrates a lateral arm raise with a lightweight dumbbell. She combines it with a side lunge by extending one leg with a gliding disc.

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Fusion Fit instructor April Young, an ACE certified personal trainer, demonstrates a squat combined with an overhead dumbbell press. It's an exercise that doesn't require a lot of equipment and can be done at home.

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Jenn Warren leads the Hour of Power at Fusion Fit personal fitness studio in Steamboat Crossings. The concentrated fitness class is squeezed into 60 minutes and offers busy Steamboat residents a place to stay in shape with a no-nonsense form.

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The Steamboat Marathon rewards runners with gorgeous views of the scenery outside Steamboat Springs.

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At Home in Steamboat Springs Editor Allison Miriani

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Mike Pustai, left, and Chris Corna work to place and secure the ice blocks that would form the floor of the ice bar at Slopeside Grill.

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Gretchen Burkholder skis during the seventh annual Colorado Ski for Women 5K.

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Steamboat Springs resident Sheila Wright leads a pack of skiers during Colorado Ski for Women on Jan. 27 at the Steamboat Ski Touring Center. More than 100 people participated in the event, which benefited Advocates Against Battering and Abuse.

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Routt County Sheriff's Dep. Paul Yonekawa makes his way through the biathlon course at Howelsen Hill during the 95th annual Winter Carnival on Feb. 9.

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