Steamboat Pilot & Today

Connecticut resident Hal Taylor walks toward the gondola after making a run Tuesday at Steamboat Ski Area. Photo by Matt Stensland

Lowell Whiteman Primary School students Annika Belshaw, right, and Mae Thorp play in the snow Tuesday morning in front of the George P. Sauer Human Services Center. Photo by John F. Russell

Steamboat Springs resident Bob Cordell blows snow from his driveway on Steamboat Boulevard late Tuesday morning. A winter storm passed through the area Tuesday, leaving several inches on snow in the Steamboat Springs area. Photo by John F. Russell

Audrey Williams skis on East Face on Tuesday at Steamboat Ski Area. Larry Pierce / Courtesy

Madi McKinstry, right, celebrates after picking up her second third-place finish of the week Tuesday in a Telemark World Cup event. The podium finishes marked the first of McKinstry’s career in a World Cup. Courtesy photo

The faint constellation of Monoceros the Unicorn hides within the large triangle formed by the bright stars Betelgeuse, Sirius and Procyon. Use binoculars or a small telescope to see the glowing pink gases of the Rosette Nebula. Jimmy Westlake/Courtesy photo

North Routt Community Charter School middle school teacher Brandon LaChance leads a class Jan. 4. The charter school earned a 2011 Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award from the state because of the academic performance of its middle school students on standardized tests. Photo by Scott Franz

Jeff Sundwall uses his smartphone while waiting for a bus Monday in downtown Steamboat Springs. Some Routt County residents have been improperly charged city sales taxes for their wireless service. Those residents are eligible for a refund. Photo by John F. Russell

Rider: Cody Clark Photo submitted by Alex Sullivan Alex Sullivan / Courtesy

Rider: Cody Clark Photo submitted by Alex Sullivan Alex Sullivan / Courtesy

Casper and her friend Reese loving the powder. Photo submitted by Allison Keating Allison Keating / Courtesy

Casper enjoying the fresh powder. Photo submitted by Allison Keating Allison Keating / Courtesy

Matt Larson, LWS student, at the Canyons, UT ski cross Grand Prix. Photo submitted by Matt Larson Matt Larson / Courtesy

Nelson Carmichael and I at Four Points Hut getting ready for a free 1-hour clinic. Photo submitted by John Strongosky John Strongosky / Courtesy

Wesley Park Shredding on a pow day. Photo submitted by Wesley Park Wesley Park / Courtesy

Frosty pine cone. Photo submitted by Jeff Hall Jeff Hall / Courtesy

Dumping up at Rendezvous at 10:38 a.m. Tuesday. Photo submitted by Matthew Grasse Matthew Grasse / Courtesy

Table setting, Steamboat style. Photo submitted by Jeff Hall Jeff Hall / Courtesy

Lowell Whiteman Primary School celebrates Valentine's Day in a big way. Parents surprised their children by decorating student lockers last evening. What a great way to start the day! Photo submitted by Deborah K. Gooding Deborah K. Gooding / Courtesy

99th Winter Carnival jumpers with torches. Photo submitted by Nancy Blank Nancy Blank / Courtesy

99th Winter Carnival Jumpers Ring of Fire. Photo submitted by Nancy Blank Nancy Blank / Courtesy

99th Winter Carnival torches go out. Photo submitted by Nancy Blank Nancy Blank / Courtesy