Steamboat Pilot & Today

Beautiful snow. Submitted by: Julia Farley

Routt County Clerk and Recorder Kay Weinland swears in newly appointed Routt County Treasurer Brita Horn on Friday, Nov. 30. Submitted by Brita Horn

Honey Stinger donated $5,000 to Partners of Routt County, a large portion of the proceeds from the 2012 Steamboat Stinger. Michelle Petix, executive director of Partners, is being given the $5,000 check from Bill Gamber, CEO of Honey Stinger.

Controlled burn on Emerald Mountain. Submitted by: Krista Monger

The city of Steamboat Springs was burning slash piles of beetle-killed wood Tuesday on Emerald Mountain. Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue Chief Mel Stewart said firefighters were on-site Tuesday monitoring the burn and will return Wednesday. Mel Stewart/Courtesy

The city of Steamboat Springs was burning slash piles of beetle-killed wood Tuesday on Emerald Mountain. Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue Chief Mel Stewart said firefighters were on-site Tuesday monitoring the burn and will return Wednesday. Mel Stewart/Courtesy

Soroco High School's Shad Covalt wrestles at the Middle Park tournament Dec. 1. Susan Koler/courtesy

Soroco High School's Dillon Koler wrestles at the Middle Park tournament Dec. 1. Susan Koler/courtesy

Soroco High School's Nate Ragan wrestles at the Soroco Invitational on Dec. 8. Ragan was third at 220 pounds. Susan Koler/courtesy

Soroco High School's Garrett McCullar wrestles at the Soroco Invitational on Dec. 8. Susan Koler/courtesy

Soroco High School's Andrew Schupner wrestles at the Soroco Invitational on Dec. 8. Susan Koler/courtesy

Soroco High School's Cody Constine wrestles at the Soroco Invitational on Dec. 8. Susan Koler/courtesy

Soroco High School's Colton Martindale wrestles at the Soroco Invitational on Dec. 8. Martindale placed fourth at 120 pounds. Susan Koler/courtesy

Moffat County wrestler Ashlee Griffiths grapples with an opponent from Northglenn High School during the team's weekend of duals at Grand Junction High School. They came away from it with a 3-2 record, making the Bulldogs 5-5 in duals on the season. Donna Griffiths/courtesy

Fire burning on Emerald Mountain. Submitted by: Bill Dorr

Fire burning on Emerald Mountain. Submitted by: Bill Dorr

Steamboat Springs rancher and real estate investor Donald Lufkin is pictured in June 1984. File photo

Smoke rises from a controlled burn on Emerald Mountain on Tuesday afternoon. The city of Steamboat Springs was burning slash piles of beetle-killed wood. Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue firefighters will continue to monitor the burn Wednesday. Photo by John F. Russell

Adopt Blizzard: Blizzard is a handsome 7-year-old neutered husky/Malamute mix. He came to the shelter as a stray. This strong guy loves to go on walks and could use some leash training. He also is happy being a cuddly couch potato and enjoys being brushed. He seems to have some muscle loss in his back legs that might need extra attention. Visit Blizzard at the Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter, or call 970-879-0621 for more information. Courtesy photo

Tuesday morning. Submitted by: Kimberly Conrad Saari

Powder day. Submitted by: John Hoover

Daughter posing on the mountain. Submitted by: Suzi West

My daughter Lenzi Holmes, enjoying a hot chocolate at the base of the mountain. Submitted by: Suzi West

Holly Harmon and me. Submitted by: Suzi West

Clint Henry, of Prestige Property Detailing, clears the parking lot at the Phoenix Condominiums in Steamboat Springs. Photo by John F. Russell

Athlete of the Week: Dane Koepfer Photo by Joel Reichenberger

It appears that Frosty prefers to watch from the warmth inside Off the Beaten Path Bookstore on Tuesday morning as store employee Kim Brack shovels the sidewalk outside. A storm brought more snow and more cold weather to the area Tuesday morning. Photo by John F. Russell

Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club skier Evan Weinman competes at an event in the Grand Mesa. Weinman was fifth in Saturday's 5-kilometer classic race. Courtesy

Tracks cut across a snow-covered footbridge in downtown Steamboat Springs. Snow, cold and wintry weather continued Tuesday as recent storms gave the area a more seasonal appearance compared with a week ago. Photo by John F. Russell

Keri Searls pushes Torben as she walks through Old Town Steamboat Springs on Tuesday morning with her dog Soba. Residents were treated to several inches of new snow Tuesday as wintry weather continued to bring snow and cold weather to the area. Photo by John F. Russell

A line of old skis, used to make a fence for an Old Town Steamboat Springs home, is covered in powder after Steamboat Springs' most recent snowstorm. Photo by John F. Russell

Steamboat Springs resident Donna Ryan clears snow from the driveway of her daughter's downtown home Tuesday morning. Photo by John F. Russell

Water, snow and ice combine for a chilly scene along the Yampa River in downtown Steamboat Springs on Tuesday. Photo by John F. Russell