Photos for January 21, 2009

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Erin Simmons holds her 6-month-old son, Jett. Simmons is returning to the Winter X Games in Aspen this year after taking last year off. Simmons has won three silver medals - in 2001, 2002 and 2005 - in Snowboard X.

Published on January 21, 2009

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Dustin Jenkins, a bareback rider from Missoula, Mont., leads a pack of cowboys down the course during the 35th annual Cowboy Downhill Stampede on Tuesday at Steamboat Ski Area. The stampede is the traditional end to the Cowboy Downhill, which is held every year in Steamboat Springs during the National Western Stock Show.

Published on January 21, 2009

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Bareback rider Josh Luger sprints toward the finish line of the 35th annual Bud Light Cowboy Downhill at the Steamboat Ski Area on Tuesday afternoon. Sixty-four cowboys, many from the National Western Stock show in Denver, traveled to Steamboat Springs for the chance to race in the fun-filled event, which included a slalom course, jump and plenty of high-speed crashes.

Published on January 21, 2009

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Bareback rider Scotty Nesmith of Russelville, Tenn. looks to land a jump during the 35th annual Cowboy Downhill at the Steamboat Ski Area Tuesday afternoon. Nesmith was one of 64 cowboys to take part in the annual downhill race, which is always held in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show in Denver.

Published on January 21, 2009

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Saddle Bronc rider Chett Johnson crashes on the slopes of Steamboat Ski Area during the 35th annual Cowboy Downhill on Tuesday. Sixty-Four cowboys, many from the National Western Stock Show, traveled to Steamboat Springs to take part in the race, which included slalom gates, a pro-style jump and plenty of crashes.

Published on January 21, 2009