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Winter Carnival 2009
Carl Howelsen brought ski jumping to Steamboat Springs in 1913.
The statue of Carl Howelsen stands in the entryway to Howelsen Place.
Leif Hovelsen speaks to the crowd Friday night before the unveiling his father's statue.
Care Howelsen statue sculpture Barbara Bouquet Robison speaks to the crowd.
Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Executive Director Rick DeVos speaks to the crowd.
Ski racer Brodie Pearson, 4, gets a "Goody bag" from Winter Carnival attendent Erika Walters at the 2009 Soda Pop Slalom Friday at Steamboat Ski Area.
Seven-year-old Will Martin waits for his turn at the gates at the 2009 Soda Pop Slalom at Steamboat Ski Area on Friday afternoon. Hundreds of young ski racers took a shot at the course and were rewarded with a "Goody bag" and the traditional can of soda pop.
Ski racer Tommy Meissner enjoys a cold beverage after slipping through the gates at the 2009 Soda Pop Slalom at the Steamboat Ski Area on Friday.
Kenzie Radway and his younger sister, Kaelyn, who rushed to her mom's arms after her run, took part in Friday's Soda Pop Slalom at Steamboat Ski Area.
Steamboat Springs resident Matt Pronovost gets air off the jump on Friday night at Howelsen Hill.
Steamboat Springs 13-year-old Peter White chose to ride down the face of Howelsen Hill on his mini bike.
Steamboat Springs 11-year-old Matthew White also chose to go down the hill on his mini bike.
Steamboat Springs resident Rob Peterson hits the jump during the Wheels Bicycle Shop Dual Slalom Bicycle Race sponsored by Yeti Cycles on Friday night at Howelsen Hill.
A crowd gathers at the corner of Seventh Street and Lincoln Avenue on Friday evening for the unveiling of a statue of local skiing legend Carl Howelsen.
A crowd gathers at the base of Howelsen Hill for the Wheels Bicycle Shop Dual Slalom Bicycle Race sponsored by Yeti Cycles on Friday night.
