by steamboatsir | Jun 6, 2022
Steamboat is best known for its world-famous tree skiing and lighter-than-air powder, but in the summertime, it’s all about the river. The Yampa River literally does run right through it, meandering right through downtown Steamboat, where the crystal-clear waters are... » Continue Reading
by steamboatsir | May 27, 2022
If you’ve ever tried to dig a hole in Colorado, you understand pretty quickly how the Rocky Mountains earned its name. If you’re from another part of the country and love to garden, get ready: a whole different set of rules apply here. Take it from Emma Friedland,... » Continue Reading
by steamboatsir | Mar 4, 2022
A self-proclaimed “sustainability nerd,” Paul Bony deals with all things related to sustainability as the Director of Energy and Transportation for the Yampa Valley Sustainability Council, a non-profit organization whose mission is to serve as a resource and a... » Continue Reading
by steamboatsir | Feb 14, 2022
Steamboat has long been associated with Rabbit Ears, the dramatic mountain pass that is the gateway to the Yampa Valley and an unforgettable entrance into the town as Highway 40 makes its steep descent into downtown. There’s also the actual rabbit ears, a rock... » Continue Reading
by steamboatsir | Sep 6, 2021
When the Steamboat Gravel bike race (SBT GRVL) is held every summer, hundreds of cyclists are herded along the rural county roads of the Yampa Valley, much like the cattle who have occupied this land for generations. That’s one of the reasons why the Community... » Continue Reading
by steamboatsir | Jul 8, 2021
With the increasing occurrence of wildfires throughout the Rocky Mountains and all over the western U.S. in the last few years, homeowners are taking stock of their insurance policies and looking at proactive measures to mitigate fire risk. The drought conditions in... » Continue Reading
