I'm curious to see the original GoCo grant application. Who applied for the grant and what exactly was it for? On who's behalf was the grant submitted? If part of the grant stipulations were to provide access through the Humble Ranch property, then GoCo has every right to demand that money back if those parameters are not met. Can the Pilot obtain this document and make it public?
Finally, those "wetlands" you refer to are actually old sewage lagoons that were used to treat raw waste water and other "bio" material. Both lagoons are lined with asphalt on the bottom to prevent seepage into the soil. While I'm not an expert on drainage or sewer lagoon construction...I don't see that old road material is any more threatening than what's been at the bottom of those pools for the past 15-20 years.
As it stands right now, I'm very excited about our skatepark and stoked to see so many skaters of all ages enjoying it. It's been at least 12 years that the local skaters have been pushing for a concrete skatepark. A few months of having to use the Core Trail is a small concession for having such a great facility.
If you have any questions about the skatepark, the SSpA or how you can donate for future expansion please feel free to email me at skateboat@comcast.net or go to www.skateboat.com. You can alos find us on Facebook under Steamboat Skatepark Alliance. I hope I answered some of your questions...Thanks for the comments and support for the skatepark.
I'm glad the Pilot brought up the question about access to the skatepark. Unfortunately, I've been out of town and wasn't available to comment, but I'd like to clarify a few things from both the editorial and the ensuing comments.
First of all, we knew that access was going to be an issue last summer when all the pieces were coming together to finally build the skatepark. As the director of the Skatepark Alliance, I was faced with a choice--- build now while the money, land, donations, contractor, etc were all lined up and worry about the access later. OR put the skatepark construction on hold for another year while access was sorted out. My overriding concern if we construction was delayed was that another obstacle could arise further delaying the park. So, in consultation with Parks/Rec, local skaters, our donors and Team Pain--- we went for it. Since it's completion, our new skatepark is heavily used by all ages and abilities from all over the region. One of my friends from Summit County calls it "the best mountain town skatepark in Colorado". The skate park is there- it isnt going anywhere. The lack of access is a temporary issue that will be solved as soon as possible.
In response to Greenwash's questions---the new Community Center was never an option for the skatepark. When I founded the SSpA in 2003, the Bear River Parcel was already identified as one of the best potential location for a skatepark and was part of the Bear River Master Plan developed and approved in 2005. I personally visited, walked and measured multiple locations around Steamboat and came up with a rough evaluation of each site. While not 100% perfect (mostly due to location), the Bear River site was still our best shot of getting something built in a reasonable timeframe. So, we pursued that site until the Rec Center idea came up. A skatepark was included in the overall footprint of the Rec Center, but would have been funded separately. Of course....we know what happened with the Rec Center vote..... So, we went back to the Bear River location. It was never "moved" from the Community Center site as that was never really on the table in the first place.
As for moving the park further west (I assume you mean using the other defunct sewer lagoon pool), that decision was made when reclamation of the east pool started. The contractor in charge of the reclamation found there was more "sediment" to clean in the east pool than the west pool (even though the west pool is larger). So, in order to get the reclamation done in time to meet the skatepark construction timeline, we moved the site to the west pool.
I have no idea about Jim Weber and not sure what that has to do with the skatepark.
Oh yeah- you can catch Mick Dierdorff and Maddy Schaffrick on TV this weekend at the X-Games in Aspen. Mick is competing in BoarderCross Friday and Saturday. Maddy is competing in Women's halfpipe with qualifying on Thursday and finals on Saturday night. Check out http://espn.go.com/action/xgames/wint... for competition and TV schedules.
Congratulation to all the former and current SSWSC riders who are going to Vancouver to represent their respective countries on one of the sport's biggest stages. All of them should be very proud of their accomplishments. The Steamboat community should be proud to have played a role in their journey to the 2010 Olympic Games.
I'd also like to congratulate all the riders across the country who gave it their all to make the Olympic Team. Local snowboarders Mick Dierdorff, Matt Ladley, Maddy Schaffrick, Justin Reiter and Erica Mueller all poured their best efforts into making the team. The Olympic dream is about perseverance, dedication, commitment and passion for the sport. Everyone who threw their hat in the ring and gave it their best shot, whether they made the team or not, is an example of the Olympic spirit.
Thanks to all of you for representing yourselves, the SSWSC Snowboard Team and Steamboat Springs, CO to the best of your abilities!
Best of luck to all Steamboat athletes this winter!
Steamboat Halfpipe Snowboarders Olympic journey's start this week. US Team members Matt Ladley and Maddy Schaffrick along with SSWSC Team rider Taylor Gold compete in the US Grand Prix in Copper Mtn Thurs - Sat. Follow results at www.ussnowboarding.com or better yet- make the short drive to Copper and cheer them on in person.
Snowboard racers will be competing for spots in upcoming World Cup/Olympic Qualifiers this FRiday and Saturday right here at Howelsen Hill. With a World Cup next week in Telluride, many of the top riders in the world will be here to get warmed up for the World Cup. If you dont go to Copper for Halfpipe, check out your own backyard to see some of the best racers in the world get after it! Schedule of events is on www.sswsc.org/snowboard/rttc. Follow results at www.live-timing.com.
Finally, 11 riders with ties to the SSWSC will be competing in the Telluride Snowboard World Cup next week Dec 15-19. This is the first Olympic Qualifier for Alpine riders Justin Reiter, Darren Ratcliffe, Vic Wild, Erica Mueller and Michelle Gorgone. Mick Dierdorff will also be gunning for a Boardercross podium and a possible Olympic Team spot. Callan Chythlook-Sifsof, PT SSWSC rider, will be looking for a spot on the womens team. Other SSWSC competitors are Mike Trapp and Mimi Wiencke in the Alpine events along with Roger Carver and Jenna Feldman in BoarderCross. Follow their results at www.fis-ski.com.
Thanks to the Steamboat community for the support of all of our athletes- including our football team! Congrats Sailors on a great season and good luck snowboarders!
Where did you do YOUR research on the issue? Please provide some facts to back up your statements about where "believers" live and what they drive. Where did you get your degree in meteorology and/or climatology? How are you so much more of an expert than the NYU student you mock?
Rebecca Wendt: Bikers should police their own
I'm curious, yampavalleyboy....in your opinion, who IS entitled to use the "public" roads?
July 29, 2010 at 10:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Steamboat's Humble Ranch land deal based on faulty trust
I'm curious to see the original GoCo grant application. Who applied for the grant and what exactly was it for? On who's behalf was the grant submitted? If part of the grant stipulations were to provide access through the Humble Ranch property, then GoCo has every right to demand that money back if those parameters are not met. Can the Pilot obtain this document and make it public?
July 26, 2010 at 12:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Our View: City skating by on access
Finally, those "wetlands" you refer to are actually old sewage lagoons that were used to treat raw waste water and other "bio" material. Both lagoons are lined with asphalt on the bottom to prevent seepage into the soil. While I'm not an expert on drainage or sewer lagoon construction...I don't see that old road material is any more threatening than what's been at the bottom of those pools for the past 15-20 years.
As it stands right now, I'm very excited about our skatepark and stoked to see so many skaters of all ages enjoying it. It's been at least 12 years that the local skaters have been pushing for a concrete skatepark. A few months of having to use the Core Trail is a small concession for having such a great facility.
If you have any questions about the skatepark, the SSpA or how you can donate for future expansion please feel free to email me at skateboat@comcast.net or go to www.skateboat.com. You can alos find us on Facebook under Steamboat Skatepark Alliance. I hope I answered some of your questions...Thanks for the comments and support for the skatepark.
July 12, 2010 at 4:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Our View: City skating by on access
I'm glad the Pilot brought up the question about access to the skatepark. Unfortunately, I've been out of town and wasn't available to comment, but I'd like to clarify a few things from both the editorial and the ensuing comments.
First of all, we knew that access was going to be an issue last summer when all the pieces were coming together to finally build the skatepark. As the director of the Skatepark Alliance, I was faced with a choice--- build now while the money, land, donations, contractor, etc were all lined up and worry about the access later. OR put the skatepark construction on hold for another year while access was sorted out. My overriding concern if we construction was delayed was that another obstacle could arise further delaying the park. So, in consultation with Parks/Rec, local skaters, our donors and Team Pain--- we went for it. Since it's completion, our new skatepark is heavily used by all ages and abilities from all over the region. One of my friends from Summit County calls it "the best mountain town skatepark in Colorado". The skate park is there- it isnt going anywhere. The lack of access is a temporary issue that will be solved as soon as possible.
In response to Greenwash's questions---the new Community Center was never an option for the skatepark. When I founded the SSpA in 2003, the Bear River Parcel was already identified as one of the best potential location for a skatepark and was part of the Bear River Master Plan developed and approved in 2005. I personally visited, walked and measured multiple locations around Steamboat and came up with a rough evaluation of each site. While not 100% perfect (mostly due to location), the Bear River site was still our best shot of getting something built in a reasonable timeframe. So, we pursued that site until the Rec Center idea came up. A skatepark was included in the overall footprint of the Rec Center, but would have been funded separately. Of course....we know what happened with the Rec Center vote..... So, we went back to the Bear River location. It was never "moved" from the Community Center site as that was never really on the table in the first place.
As for moving the park further west (I assume you mean using the other defunct sewer lagoon pool), that decision was made when reclamation of the east pool started. The contractor in charge of the reclamation found there was more "sediment" to clean in the east pool than the west pool (even though the west pool is larger). So, in order to get the reclamation done in time to meet the skatepark construction timeline, we moved the site to the west pool.
I have no idea about Jim Weber and not sure what that has to do with the skatepark.
July 12, 2010 at 4:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Steamboat skier reaches goal, joins US Ski Team's development team
Congrats on the accomplishment, Max!
May 28, 2010 at 7:02 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Maddy Schaffrick misses Olympic squad
Oh yeah- you can catch Mick Dierdorff and Maddy Schaffrick on TV this weekend at the X-Games in Aspen. Mick is competing in BoarderCross Friday and Saturday. Maddy is competing in Women's halfpipe with qualifying on Thursday and finals on Saturday night. Check out http://espn.go.com/action/xgames/wint... for competition and TV schedules.
January 26, 2010 at 1:22 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Maddy Schaffrick misses Olympic squad
Congratulation to all the former and current SSWSC riders who are going to Vancouver to represent their respective countries on one of the sport's biggest stages. All of them should be very proud of their accomplishments. The Steamboat community should be proud to have played a role in their journey to the 2010 Olympic Games.
I'd also like to congratulate all the riders across the country who gave it their all to make the Olympic Team. Local snowboarders Mick Dierdorff, Matt Ladley, Maddy Schaffrick, Justin Reiter and Erica Mueller all poured their best efforts into making the team. The Olympic dream is about perseverance, dedication, commitment and passion for the sport. Everyone who threw their hat in the ring and gave it their best shot, whether they made the team or not, is an example of the Olympic spirit.
Thanks to all of you for representing yourselves, the SSWSC Snowboard Team and Steamboat Springs, CO to the best of your abilities!
January 26, 2010 at 1:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Snaphots of 23 athletes who hope to continue Steamboat’s Olympic tradition
Best of luck to all Steamboat athletes this winter!
Steamboat Halfpipe Snowboarders Olympic journey's start this week. US Team members Matt Ladley and Maddy Schaffrick along with SSWSC Team rider Taylor Gold compete in the US Grand Prix in Copper Mtn Thurs - Sat. Follow results at www.ussnowboarding.com or better yet- make the short drive to Copper and cheer them on in person.
Snowboard racers will be competing for spots in upcoming World Cup/Olympic Qualifiers this FRiday and Saturday right here at Howelsen Hill. With a World Cup next week in Telluride, many of the top riders in the world will be here to get warmed up for the World Cup. If you dont go to Copper for Halfpipe, check out your own backyard to see some of the best racers in the world get after it! Schedule of events is on www.sswsc.org/snowboard/rttc. Follow results at www.live-timing.com.
Finally, 11 riders with ties to the SSWSC will be competing in the Telluride Snowboard World Cup next week Dec 15-19. This is the first Olympic Qualifier for Alpine riders Justin Reiter, Darren Ratcliffe, Vic Wild, Erica Mueller and Michelle Gorgone. Mick Dierdorff will also be gunning for a Boardercross podium and a possible Olympic Team spot. Callan Chythlook-Sifsof, PT SSWSC rider, will be looking for a spot on the womens team. Other SSWSC competitors are Mike Trapp and Mimi Wiencke in the Alpine events along with Roger Carver and Jenna Feldman in BoarderCross. Follow their results at www.fis-ski.com.
Thanks to the Steamboat community for the support of all of our athletes- including our football team! Congrats Sailors on a great season and good luck snowboarders!
December 8, 2009 at 7:59 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Steamboat program deals with issues girls may face starting at an early age
Nice work, Coach Carlin!
October 26, 2009 at 12:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Scientists: Global warming conversation is one-sided
Canyon-
Where did you do YOUR research on the issue? Please provide some facts to back up your statements about where "believers" live and what they drive. Where did you get your degree in meteorology and/or climatology? How are you so much more of an expert than the NYU student you mock?
September 3, 2009 at 8:32 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )