Steamboat Pilot & Today

The Gmeiner's were enjoying a walk with their dogs Nov. 27. The dogs are, from left, Dezel, Pilot, Greta, Kisa, Ilo. Submitted by: Jim Gmeiner

Submitted by: Julie Smith

Sun setting on Hahn's Peak. Submitted by: Leonard Auter

A beautiful Sunday drive up Buffalo Pass. Submitted by: Matt and Sydnie Larson

Submitted by: Mark Ruckman

Axel and Skippy are 6- to 7-month-old male shepherd mix puppies. They came in as strays and have been neutered and are current on their vaccinations. These fluffy guys are energetic, sweet and playful. They will make great walking/hiking buddies and will need obedience training. Meet these cuties at the Steamboat Springs Animal Shelter or call 970-879-0621 for more information.

The 22nd annual Zoo Lights opens Friday and runs through Jan. 2 at the Denver Zoo. It features an exhibit designed by former Yampa Valley resident Max Halterman. Denver Zoo/courtesy

These silk lanterns are just a few of more than 200 that will be lit for the annual Zoo Lights festival this month. The Festival of Lanterns portion of the exhibit was designed by former Yampa Valley resident and Steamboat Springs business owner Max Halterman. Denver Zoo/courtesy

Matt Hale is expected to give this year’s Steamboat Springs High School hockey team some offensive power. Hale led the team in scoring last year and returns this season when the team takes the ice at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday against Battle Mountain. Photo by John F. Russell

Snowmaking guns blow snow at the Howelsen Hill Ski Area. The historic downtown Steamboat Springs fixture will open for the season at 10 a.m. Saturday. Photo by John F. Russell

A Yellow Line bus stops Tuesday at the Colorado Mountain College's Alpine Campus. The city will roll out changes to the line, including an extra stop each hour at the college, on Dec. 9. Photo by Scott Franz