Steamboat Pilot & Today

Shelby Archuleta reaches the apex of a swing Tuesday during recess at Hayden Valley Elementary School. The elementary school received a $195,000 grant from the Colorado Health Foundation to upgrade its playground facility starting in June. Photo by Scott Franz

Shelby Archuleta hangs upside down on a play structure Tuesday during recess at Hayden Valley Elementary School. Although Shelby, a fifth-grader, will move into middle school next year, she said she’s glad her younger classmates will be able to enjoy new playground equipment. Photo by Scott Franz

Candle holders made from recycled bicycle crank sets are among the novel items to be discovered at Steamboat Moxie Home Consignments and Design. Photo by Tom Ross

This restored antique gas pump from Toponas is one of the highlights to a visit to Plan B in a little strip mall on Lincoln Avenue west of downtown. Photo by Tom Ross

This antique washtub stand at Annie’s Home Consignments is a likely candidate for conversion to a novel coffee table. Or, the next owner could opt to return to the sustainable laundry methods of the 19th century. Photo by Tom Ross

The studded denim jacket in this cowgirl ensemble, a consigned item at Deja Vu Boutique, is priced at $27. Photo by Tom Ross

Dr. Jan J. Roth, of the Sundance Research Institute, discusses the discovery of Columbian mammoth remains during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. An archaeology/paleontology dig is scheduled to begin Tuesday. Photo by Joe Moylan

This Columbian mammoth dentary — lower jaw complete with teeth — was recovered a number of years ago from the Old Craig View subdivision at 13th and Pine streets. The Sundance Research Institute, in partnership with Moffat County High School and Steamboat Springs High School, is planning an archaeology/paleontology dig to begin Tuesday, which could unearth the remains of as many as three mammoths. Photo by Joe Moylan

IsoSpeed helps makes the Trek Domane road bike a comfortable ride even on rough services. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Chris Johns, of Wheels Bike Shop in Steamboat Springs, shows off the Yeti SB66, available at Wheels starting at $3,300. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

The crew at Orange Peel said the Salsa Spearfish II mountain bike combines some of the best innovations to come out in the past few years. It is available for $2,649. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Ski Haus’ Andy Baker pops the Specialized P.2 up in front of Ski Haus. The bike, available for $1,050, is perfect for jumps and pump tracks. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Denver resident Tyson Neidig and his daughter, Kira, 5, try the ski jump simulator Saturday at the History Colorado Center. Photo by Nicole Inglis

History Colorado Center, the new Colorado history museum, opened Saturday in downtown Denver. The more than $100 million project features an exhibit on Steamboat Springs. Frank Ooms/ Courtesy

The History Colorado Center works to get an exhibit about Steamboat Springs ready as part of its Colorado Stories exhibit for its public opening on Saturday. The exhibit features a virtual ski jump on Howelsen Hill. Jay DiLorenzo / History Colorado

Denver resident Connie North takes in the “Jumping for Joy” exhibit Saturday in the History Colorado Center on its opening day. The exhibit features memorabilia from Steamboat skiing history such as a gondola car and the Lighted Man costume. Photo by Nicole Inglis

Soroco's Micaela Meyer picked up long jump for the first time just this spring and already ranks among Class 2A's top competitors. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Soroco High School’s Micaela Meyer leads the field Friday in the 300-meter hurdles at a track meet in Craig. Meyer has a chance to qualify for next month’s state track meet in eight events. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Cathy Wiedemer, Glenn Wiedemer and Dan Chovan pedal up Emerald Mountain on Saturday afternoon. They said they’ve been able to log plenty of road biking miles so far this spring but were excited to get in their first taste of Routt County dirt on their mountain bikes. Most of the lower trails on Emerald were declared open. Photo by Joel Reichenberger