Steamboat Pilot & Today

Huge elk checking out the bird feeder. Submitted by: Jim Fulks

Submitted by: Bill Dorr

Submitted by: Bill Dorr

Submitted by: Bill Dorr

Howelsen Hill. Submitted by: Bill Dorr

Howelsen Hill. Submitted by: Bill Dorr

Howelsen Hill. Submitted by: Bill Dorr

Submitted by: Bill Dorr

Submitted by: Bill Dorr

The shadows almost complete the horse. Submitted by: Bill Dorr

Moonset over Emerald Mountain. Submitted by: Rebecca Musso

The Arc'teryx Modon, left, $699, is a loaded jacket for winter. The Smartwool Smartloft, meanwhile, $220, combines some of the local company's trademark flourish with the popular down-style jackets. It replaces the down filling with wool. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

The newest gear for the imminent ski season is up and ready to go in local shops. Much of the innovation in the snowsports industry has come in AT, or Alpine touring, gear, including boots. Lange built in a switch to assist hikers and allow them to transition between the climb up a mountain and the ski back down. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

The K2 Panoramic split snowboard costs $899 at Ski Haus but includes a package of goodies. It comes with all the fixtures one would need to mount a binding as well as skins for the bottoms to allow hikers to get right up the slopes. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

The newest gear for the imminent ski season is up and ready to go in local shops. Much of the innovation in the snowsports industry has come in AT, or Alpine touring, gear, including boots. While Dalbello, left, and Apex, center, have found ways to make their boots more comfortable and less expensive, Lange, right, built in a switch to assist hikers and allow them to transition between the climb up a mountain and the ski back down. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

James Bond (Daniel Craig) is interrogated by villain Raoul Silva (Javier Bardem) in “Skyfall.” The movie is the 23rd in the James Bond series, focusing on the British secret agent protecting his boss from a vengeful former operative. Sony Pictures

Your puppy’s boundless energy and need for attention can be managed with a thoughtful approach to training. Lisa Mason / Courtesy

Crews recently wrapped up construction on the HS45 at Howelsen Hill. Coaches say the jump allows for year-round training in Steamboat Springs. Photo by John F. Russell

Employee Karleen Booco cleans off tables at Three Wire Bar & Grill at Yampa Valley Regional Airport on Thursday afternoon. The restaurant, which is run by the county, was created during the last phase of improvements and has been operating at a loss during its first year. Photo by John F. Russell

Greg Stump, the legendary ski filmmaker known for 1988's "The Blizzard of Aahhh's" returns to the industry with a documentary about the progression of ski films. "Legend of Aahhh's" will screen Friday night in Steamboat Springs as a part of the Steamboat Mountain Film Festival. Courtesy photo