Steamboat Pilot & Today

A skier flies down High Noon at Steamboat Ski Area on Sunday. It was a big coat and scarf kind of day, and that and the NFL playoffs kept many people off the slopes, leaving plenty of room for those that did brave the temperatures. Photo by Joel Reichenberger

Strohauer Farms in La Salle is one of the Colorado farms City Market uses to get produce to bring its customers locally growns food. Buying local food supports small farming businesses in the region. Courtesy

Bundled up with three layers on a frigid Sunday afternoon, Harry Niedl cross-country skis on the snow-covered ballfields at Howelsen Hill. Temperatures in Steamboat Springs are not expected to climb above freezing during the week. Photo by Scott Franz

Fireworks at Steamboat Ski Area's 50th celebration. Submitted by: Mark Ruckman

The resort put on a wonderful show. Submitted by: Mark Ruckman

Torch Run time lapse. Submitted by: Mark Ruckman

Ski area fireworks during the 50th celebration. Submitted by: Richard A. Curtis

Steamboat boy enjoying the 50th anniversary fireworks from his window. Submitted by: Kathleen Walsh

Elk wonders downtown. Submitted by: Suzanne Schlicht

Finger Rock near the town of Yampa is in the distance, as a train comes rolling by. Submitted by: Shannon Lukens

The road to Toponas was long and cold and cloudy Sunday. Visibility was tough and temperatures were below freezing. Submitted by: Shannon Lukens

A rock formation is alongside the road in Glenwood Canyon. Submitted by: Shannon Lukens

Ray of hope. Submitted by: Don Mathes

Steamboat's Ice Castle at night, what a beautiful sight. Submitted by: Brittany and Adam Grimes

Steamboat's Ice Castle at night, what a beautiful sight. Submitted by: Brittany and Adam Grimes

Steamboat's Ice Castle at night, what a beautiful sight. Submitted by: Brittany and Adam Grimes

Steamboat's Ice Castle at night, what a beautiful sight. Submitted by: Brittany and Adam Grimes

Steamboat's Ice Castle at night, what a beautiful sight. Submitted by: Brittany and Adam Grimes

Steamboat's Ice Castle at night, what a beautiful sight. Submitted by: Brittany and Adam Grimes