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Alpine Oral and Facial Surgery

John P. Lupori, M.D., D.D.S.

Board Certified -Dental Implants -Wisdom Teeth -Facial Surgery -Facial Trauma

970.871.0900 ∙ www.drlupori.com ∙ 940 Centeral Park Drive, Suite 106

Art Galleries Spa & Fitness Centers Ice Skating Rink Weekly Farmers Market Tread of Pioneers Museum Entertainment & Night Life Natu Natural Hot Springs Pool & Water Slide Miles of Hiking, Biking & Walking Trails Free Concerts, Free Sunsets, Free Bus and much, much more!

46 restaurants • 84 shops

Minutes from the mountain … just head towards the “Sleeping Giant”!

If you haven’t been downtown… you’ve missed the boat! www.mainstreetsteamboatsprings.com

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Discover South Routt!

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South Routt Facts ★ The population of the Oak Creek area in the early to mid-1900s was larger than it is today, with about 2,000 to 3,000 people in South Routt.

★ The 12th cavalry came to Oak Creek in 1915 on horseback and stayed nearly two years to keep the peace over the town as immigrants wrestled with local coal mine business owners over whether they could start their own businesses. The camp and barracks for the cavalry were located on the property that now houses the middle and high schools. ★ Since at least 1913, Oak Creek has attracted throngs of people, residents and visitors, for the annual Labor Day festivities along the streets of the town. What began as a literal celebration of the holiday brought organizers from each of the local mine unions to speak in the town center.

Want to learn more?

Spend a day in South Routt!

Just 20 minutes from Steamboat. Happy Trails!

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★ In the ’30s and ’40s, the population in a 4-mile radius around Oak Creek was 5,000 to 6,000. There have been 10 operational coal mines in and around Oak Creek. The housing, stores, restaurants and bars were “company owned.” ★ Since the 1920s there have been seven different newspapers in South Routt. ★ The Boor-Redmond Ranch near Yampa played a significant role in the development of farming and ranching in Routt County. It is an intact agricultural complex in continuous use since circa 1890 whose buildings have been adapted to meet changing ranch needs. The Redmond Ranch, more than any other ranch in the community, tells the story of agriculture in southern Routt County.

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Oak Creek Merchants Bonfiglio Drug and Liquor

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Select Super Market Your hometown grocery

Natural Preventative healthcare, gifts, cards and sundries.

970-736-2377, 877-Bonfiglio, 118 Main St.

store, open 7 days a week. 970-736-2455, Main St.

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Spiro’s/Oak Creek Liquor Licenses, supplies, cold

beer and friendly smiles. 970-736-2443, 107 Main St.

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Oak Creek Motel Clean, affordable, friendly

hospitality year round. Drive a little - Save a lot!

970-736-2343, 408 Willow Bend just off Main St., www.oakcreekmotel.com

Tracks and Trails Museum

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Coal Mining, Railroading History & More—Where the Journey Begins 970-736-8245, Main St.,

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South Routt Medical Center We are here to keep South Routt healthy, because we care!

970-736-8118, 300 Main St.

Phippsburg Merchants

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Yampa Merchants Montgomery’s General Merchandise

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Groceries, ammo, licenses, hardware, maps, gifts, sporting goods.

970-638-4531, 24 Main St., Yampa

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Our rooms are clean, dark and quiet. HBO, 100% non-smoking, free Wi-Fi. We’re the only Hotel/Diner open 24/7 in South Routt.

Come on over & visit 970-638-1000, 98 Moffat Ave., Yampa

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❰❰ On the cover Cowboy Scott Flower enjoys a sunset horseback ride at Wolf Run Ranch.

Photo by Larry Pierce.

Best of the Boat............................................. 9 Steamboat’s top 10..................................... 10 For the kids................................................. 12 Crossword puzzle........................................ 15 Hiking......................................................... 16 Trail Map..................................................... 19 Biking.......................................................... 20 River............................................................ 22 Fishing........................................................ 24 Calendar of events...................................... 28 Rodeo.......................................................... 30 Wild West..................................................... 31 Motor Sports............................................... 32 Golf.............................................................. 34 Climbing..................................................... 35 Indoor Activities.......................................... 36 History......................................................... 56 Hunting....................................................... 58 Wildlife........................................................ 59 Steamboat map........................................... 62 Beyond the Boat.......................................... 64 Activity Guide.............................................. 68 Dining Guide............................................... 76 Shopping Guide.......................................... 80 Nightlife Guide............................................ 84 Worship Guide............................................ 85

•Heated outdoor pool and hot tub •Complimentary continental breakfast •100% non-smoking property

Explore Suzanne Schlicht – Chief operating officer Scott Stanford – General manager Eugene Buchanan – Editor Meg Boyer – Advertising Director Suzanne Becker – Creative services manager Steve Balgenorth – Circulation Manager Photographers Matt Stensland, John F. Russell and Joel Reichenberger Advertising representatives K. Crimmins, Emma Scherer, Deb Proper, Matthew Charity, Karen Gilchrist, Cynthia Tyler, Ashley McMurray and Kathy Wichelhaus Advertising design/prepress Rachel Girard, Jessica Lobeck and Adam Redmon For advertising information, call Meg Boyer at 970-871-4218

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Best of the Boat Want to go where the locals go? Now you have the inside track, thanks to our sister publication’s 2011 Best of the Boat survey, released in spring.

From Best Margarita and Best Masseuse to Best Pizza and Best Hiking Trail, the survey includes 131 categories in five divisions (Dining, Shopping, Services, Community and Outdoors) voted on by 3,172 readers.

“I’m very proud of how we did this,” says Explore Steamboat General Manager Scott Stanford. “It’s a true representation of the best Steamboat has to offer in a wide range of categories and should be a great resource for anyone visiting town.”

The complete results and winner writeups can be found in the spring 2011 issue of At Home in Steamboat Springs magazine.

You also can find the complete results list in this issue of Explore Steamboat, or by visiting www.BestoftheBoat.com.

DINING

Best Fine Dining

Best Restaurant Service

Best Happy Hour

1. Cafe Diva 2. bistro c.v.

3. Ore House at Pine Grove

1. Cafe Diva 2. Rex’s American Grill & Bar 3. bistro c.v.

Best Italian

Best Margarita

1. Mambo Italiano 2. Riggio’s Ristorante 3. Mazzola’s Majestic Italian Diner

1. Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant 2. Cantina 3. Fiesta Jalisco

Best Breakfast

Best Fast Food

1. Creekside Cafe & Grill 2. Freshies 3. Winona’s

1. Qdoba 2. Hungry Dog 3. Subway

Best Bloody Mary

Best Family Restaurant

1. Creekside Cafe & Grill 2. Freshies 3. Johnny B. Good’s Diner

1. Rex’s American Grill & Bar 2. Johnny B. Good’s Diner 3. Mazzola’s Majestic Italian Diner

Best Wine List

Best Hamburger

1. Cafe Diva 2. Harwigs/L’Apogee 3. bistro c.v.

1. Big House Burgers and Bottle Cap Bar 2. Double Z Bar & BBQ 3. Rex’s American Grill & Bar

1. Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill 2. Rex’s American Grill & Bar 3. Slopeside Grill

Best Beer Selection 1. Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill 2. The Tap House Sports Grill 3. Big House Burgers and Bottle Cap Bar

Best Cocktails 1. Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill 2. Harwigs/L’Apogee 3. Sweetwater Grill

Best Late-Night Fare 1. Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill 2. Ghost Ranch Saloon 3. Slopeside Grill

Best Burrito 1. Azteca Taqueria 2. Fiesta Jalisco 3. Qdoba

Best Bartender 1. Tod “JJ” Johnson, Mazzola’s Majestic Italian Diner 2. Scott Erickson, Ghost Ranch Saloon 3. Kris Cannon, Sweetwater Grill

Most Scenic Place to Dine 1. Hazie’s 2. Sweetwater Grill 3. Cottonwood Grill

Best French Fries 1. Double Z Bar & BBQ 2. Rex’s American Grill & Bar 3. Big House Burgers and Bottle Cap Bar

Best Sushi 1. Saketumi 2. Noodles & More Saigon Cafe 3. Spostas Sushi

Best Chef 1. Kate Rench, Cafe Diva 2. Brian Vaughn, bistro c.v.

3. Vicki Connacher, Rex’s American Grill & Bar

Best Coffee Shop 1. Amante Coffee 2. Starbucks 3. Steaming Bean Coffee Co.

Best Après Ski on the Mountain 1. Slopeside Grill 2. The Tugboat Grill & Pub 3. T Bar

Best Place to Watch the Game 1. The Tap House Sports Grill 2. Slopeside Grill 3. Rex’s American Grill & Bar continued page 65

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Things to do in the boat Hike or Bike the Core Trail A block off Lincoln Avenue lies Steamboat’s true summer Main Street. The Yampa River Core Trail — a seven-mile, multiuse pathway that parallels the Yampa River from Walton Creek Road on the east side of town to the James Brown Soul Center of the Universe Bridge on the west — is a great way to take in the beauty of the Yampa River and the surrounding mountainsides. Hit it on foot, bike, skateboard, inline skates, pogo stick or even unicycle for a fun-filled excursion for the whole family.

Play a round No, not “around.” A round of golf. Visiting golfers can hit the links at any of Steamboat’s four beautiful and varied courses. The city-owned Haymaker Golf Course is a hybrid linksstyle course set on the valley floor. The semi-private Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club and the members-only Catamount Ranch & Club offer true mountain golfing at its finest. And for a quick 9, don’t overlook the Steamboat Golf Club on the west side of town. Its narrow fairways and mature trees make it as tough as any course in the valley.

Soak in the Springs Old Town Hot Springs, Third Street and Lincoln Avenue, provides town’s most convenient soaking option as well as recently remodeled pools and a pair of 230foot water slides (www. oldtownhotsprings.org). A more rustic option is the seven-mile drive to Strawberry Park Hot Springs north of town on Routt County Road 36 (clothing is optional after dark). To get there, head east on Fish Creek Falls Road and a take a left onto Amethyst Drive to connect to C.R. 36. Local tip: Try the back massage from the waterfall cascading into the lower pool.

Tube the Yampa Floating the town stretch of the Yampa River in an inner tube (or even inflatable alligator) is one of the most popular summer pastimes in Steamboat Springs.

Just play by the rules to preserve the river’s fragile ecosystem (no glass, littering, Styrofoam coolers, nudity, dogs or alcohol). You can go on your own or with one of several commercial companies offering everything from tube use to transportation.

Bonus: try to make it through Charlie’s Hole by Bud Werner Memorial Library upright.

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Relax at a lake There’s nothing more relaxing than lounging by a lake. Fortunately, Steamboat Springs has two where you can do everything from waterand wake-ski to wade off sandy beaches. Steamboat Lake is located just a half hour drive north of town on Routt County Road 129, offering views of Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area. Stagecoach Lake is 20 minutes south off Colorado Highway 131 in the foothills of the Flat Tops.

In a land of mountains and rivers, both are guaranteed to appease lake lovers of all walks.

Hit happy hour Historic Howelsen That little mountain with the big ski jumps across the river from downtown not only serves as the training ground to a record number of winter Olympians, but also is home to some of Steamboat’s best summer activities. The Howler Alpine Slide is a favorite for families. Hop on a plastic sled and see if you can break the 43-second descent record. The nearby Howelsen Ice Arena is a great place to cool off on a summer day or find cover from the rain, and Brent Romick Rodeo Arena is home to the Steamboat Spring Pro Rodeo Series, held every Friday and Saturday night from mid-June through mid-August. Or toss a Frisbee; play softball, tennis, basketball or horseshoes; have a picnic; hit the skatepark.

Stroll to the spray While countless flower- and fern-lined hiking trails crisscross Steamboat’s hills, if you have time for only one stroll with the family, head to Fish Creek Falls, the iconic, cascading 283-footer originally pictured on cans of Coors beer. Fish Creek Falls is a three-mile drive from downtown (from Lincoln Avenue, head one block north on Third Street, turn right and head east on Fish Creek Falls Road) and an easy ¼ mile walk to the bridge at the base of the falls or to an overlook above. You also can extend your hike by following the trail farther up valley. Fee: $5 per vehicle per day for parking. exploresteamboat.com

Let’s see ...margarita on the mountain, daiquiri downtown or beer at a riverside bar? There’s no better way to end your day in Steamboat Springs than with a cocktail and appetizer. A wealth of libation options can be found throughout town, all of which will quickly have you toasting to your adventurous day. Along the Yampa River, grab a riverside seat at The Boathouse Pub, Sunpie’s Bistro or Sweetwater Grill while watching tubers, kayakers and fly-fishermen ply their trades a stone’s throw away. On Lincoln Avenue sample any number of similar après establishments while you plan the next day.

Revel in the resort

That mountain looming over town is easier to get to than you think. And there’s an easier way to get to the top of it than a legand lung-busting hike or bike. For awe-inspiring views of the Yampa Valley and beyond, take a ride up Steamboat Ski Area’s gondola to the 9,000-foot-high top of Thunderhead summit. From there, hike or bike along the numerous trails that take you through dense aspen forests and open switchbacks identify wildflowers and revel in John Denver’s Rocky Mountain High. Bonus: You might see hang gliders launching before your very eyes. Visit www.steamboat.com for gondola ticket infomation and hours.

Get some flower power Take some time out of your stay to smell the roses. Just east (upriver) of downtown along the Core Trail is an outdoor oasis tucked out of sight from the hustle and bustle of the city. The Yampa River Botanic Park features 30 gardens and a variety of ponds. It’s home to a spectacular array of plants and flowers that thrive in a mountain climate that offers only 60 frost-free days a year. The park with free admission also is home to the Music on the Green concerts at 12:15 p.m. every Thursday. Take a picnic and a blanket, but not your dog.

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Fun with the Kids like to have fun, too. While the majority of our Top 10 list is perfect for children and families (i.e. tubing the Yampa and hiking to Fish Creek Falls), following are a few more activities to take on specifically with your tykes — ones you can do even with your mother-inlaw in tow.

■ Skatepark: At the far west end of the Yampa River Core Trail is Steamboat’s newest attraction for the wheeled set, the Bear River Skatepark, with concrete ramps, bowls, rails and more. Get there by turning south on Shield Drive off U.S. Highway 40 and parking on the road before the bridge. Take the bike path north (right) under the bridge to the skatepark.

■ Amaz’n Steamboat: Play miniature golf and get the kids lost in a maze (hallelujah!) at Amaz’n Steamboat 1255 S. Lincoln Avenue at Anglers Drive. The mini golf course includes such history pieces as a mine shaft and conestoga wagon. After that, relax while you turn the kids loose on the maze’s labyrinth of twists and turns, where they can race against the clock for prizes. Info: 970-870-8682.

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■ Barbecue at a park: If you’re on the Core Trail (something you should definitely do with your kids), extend the outing by stopping at any number of public play parks along the route. They’re strewn from a rope-themed park near the western end of the bike path at the Community Center, all the way to the high-flying swings of Whistler Park on the eastern end. And don’t forget a stopover at Little Toots near the library, voted Best Public Park in Steamboat in our Best of the Boat survey. Bonus: Most parks have barbecue grills and picnic tables, so bring a meal and stay through sunset.

gummy worms, fudge and more can help entice your brood to follow you around to another outdoor outing tomorrow.

■ Relax at the library: For a dose of R&R (complete with a coffee shop), head to Bud Werner Memorial Library at 1289 Lincoln Ave. Curl up with a novel or magazine, and relax in a comfy chair overlooking the Yampa River while your kids busy themselves with the computers, books and cushions of the children’s section.

■ Rent bikes: Leave the two-wheelers at home? No worries. Rent cruisers, mountain bikes and more at any number of shops in town and hit the Core Trail, which winds seven miles through town, next to the river (for cooling dunkings) the entire way. BYO playing cards to affix to the spokes.

■ Cast and stroll Spring Creek: Spring Creek was voted best mountain bike trail in town, but it’s also a perfect place for a family hike, complete with fishing ponds and a gazebo for lunch. And don’t let the pond’s size fool you — last spring a local 7-year-old caught a 5-pound junior world record brook trout out of it. Other places to bring the Barbie rods include Casey’s Pond and Fetcher Pond off U.S. 40 on the south end of Steamboat.

■ Support local dentists: Rear kids and you know that candy is the best bribery. It doesn’t get any better in Steamboat than Fuzzywig’s Candy Factory at 845 Lincoln Ave., where

■ Bowl for bragging rights: Yes, you actually can bowl for dollars on certain nights at Steamboat’s Snow Bowl, U.S. 40 at 2090 Snow Bowl Plaza. And the facility also has exploresteamboat.com

Pawn them off As much fun as we all know vacationing with your kids is, sometimes even the most doting parent needs a break for a little me-time. While babysitters abound for these types of breaks, below are some other spots where your young-uns can be cared for, have fun and learn something in the process.

■ Advance the arts: If you want time off from the kids, farm them out to the Steamboat Arts & Crafts Gym, at 1280 13th St. Here, they can paint, throw pottery and more, all while you rest, ride or figure out other ways to enjoy your free time. Bonus: You get artwork to take home. Info: 970-870-0384, www.steamboatartandcraftsgym.com.

■ Get your roll on: Rain or shine, you can enroll your kids in everything from preschool advanced gymnastics classes at Excel Gymnastics, 2851 Riverside Plaza.

Preschool classes start at $13 an hour and rec classes start at $16, letting kids try everything from flybed trampolines and tumbling mats to rings, vaults, parallel bars, foam pits and more. You can drop in for classes anytime they’re scheduled, or check www.879-egos.com for open gym times when, if your kids are old enough, you can drop them off, head out for dinner, and retrieve them afterward.

Info: 970-879-3467; www.879-egos.com.

■ Steamboat Boys & Girls Club: At the George P. Sauer Human Services Center on Seventh Street is a new local parenting favorite: the Steamboat Boys & Girls Club.

The club provides activities from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for youths ages 6 to 18, with activities including a variety of sports, arts and crafts projects and educational programming (including a lab with 25 computers). The rec room includes pool, air hockey, foosball, table tennis and a Nintendo Wii, and middle-schoolers have their own space called The Attic. The club also has a learning center/quiet space for down time. Best yet is the cost: just $1 an hour or $10 for the day (with $25 membership fee). Info: 970-871-3160.

hands-on exploration of Steamboat. The program offers activities for children 3 to 12 years old through its Mini-Campers, Yampa Campers, Routt Scouts and Pioneers programs. Activities include hikes, art and crafts, concerts, outdoor games, concerts, kayaking, swimming, scavenger hunts, tennis, the Alpine slide and more, as well as field trips to local lakes and other locations. Rates start at $55 per day.

Info: 970-879-0740.

■ Adventure Bound: The city’s licensed summer program, Adventure Bound, offers care and programs for kindergartners through sixth-graders, split into three groups daily. Kindergartners through thirdgraders meet at Soda Creek Elementary School, with fourth- through sixth-graders meeting at the Igloo next to Howelsen Ice Arena. The city provides services from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and also offers daily field trips, all for only $30 a day. Info: 970-8794300.

■ Kids’ Adventure Club: Operated by the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation, the Kids’ Adventure Club lets kids share friendship and adventure through fun,

side rails for the kids lanes, ensuring their scores best your own. Info: 970-879-9480, www.snowbowl.net.

■ Mount Werner whoopee: The snow might be gone, but not the fun at the base of the ski area, which in the summer offers everything from high-flying harnessed trampoline jumping to rock climbing walls, gyroscope machines and more. Hint: Leave the gyroscoping for the kids if you want to retain the caloric value of your last meal. Info: 970-879-6111, www.steamboat.com.

■ Waterslides, whee!: Tire out the rugrats where both exercise and hot water zaps their remaining energy. At Old Town Hot Springs, 136 Lincoln Ave., kids can burn off that triple-scoop ice cream on waterslides and a water-based climbing wall while — get this — you relax in an adjacent pool watching it all. Bonus: a shallow pool and animal-filled kid zone for the younger set. Info: 970-8791828, www.steamboathotsprings.org.

■ Calf, ram scramble: At the rodeo, listen for the announcer to let you know when and where to line up your children for the calf and ram scrambles and then hang on for the ride. The calf scramble is for children ages 6 to 12, while the ram scramble is for children 5 and younger. Children gather in the arena, the calf or ram is let out, and the kids give chase to grab the ribbon off its tail. The winner receives a gift certificate to F.M. Light & Sons. And the parents? As well as beaming children, they get to wash off the manure.

Info: www.steamboatprorodeo.com. exploresteamboat.com

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Across 1 Local mountain range 3 Flower haven 5 Early Norweigan ski jumper 6 Olympian killed in an avalanche 7 Local golf course shareing name of wildcat 8 Number of hotsprings 10 Famous Olympian 15 Easy way to the top 16 Sound hotsprings reminded early settlers of 17 Won three silver medals in 2010 Winter Olympics 18 Local Indians 21 Weekly cowboy get-together 22 Local music venue 24 Popular hat 26 Iridescent skier

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28 Local river and big game animal 30 Way to cool off 32 Ruby-like mountain bike hill 33 Steamboat founder 37 Nearby wilderness area 38 Potato-like root and valley namesake 39 Anglers’ quarry 40 Drinkable springs 41 Local lake and early-day locomotion 42 Slice of history

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4th of July mainstay Weary bones soaker Lofty celebration Popular trail

9 Rocky landmark 10 Original name of local river 11 Main street 12 Nearby National Monument 13 Conical peak north of town 14 Golf locale 19 Local berry bush 20 Resort top 23 Creek by library 24 Jolly Green Mountain 25 Local attraction 27 World’s largest living organism?

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Surrounded by U.S. Forest Service land and a network of backcountry access roads, the Steamboat Springs area offers no shortage of hikes for all skill and fitness levels.

Some of Northwest Colorado’s most beautiful mountain vistas, meadows, wildflowers, lakes and more are within a few hours on foot. For those looking to spend some quality time with Mother Nature in the Rocky Mountains, there are few better places to be than Routt County.

As with all outdoor activities, make sure you take a map and sunscreen along with adequate water, food and clothing. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in the Rocky Mountains and can strike at a moment’s notice, so hiking early in the day is encouraged.

Be sure to let someone know where you’re going and when you plan to return.

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cessible hikes in the area:

■ Fish Creek Falls: A trip to Fish Creek Falls is a must for any Steamboat visitor.

There are two easy walks for families, including an interpretive, paved trail leading to a falls overlook, and a downhill trail to a bridge at the base of the falls.

Both hikes are short and worth the effort.

The more adventurous — and fit — can continue on Forest Service Trail No. 1102 less than three miles to the scenic upper falls, or even farther to Long Lake, which is six miles oneway.

How to get there: From downtown Steamboat, head north on Third Street and turn right onto Fish Creek Falls Road.

Follow the road for about three miles until it dead-ends at the Fish Creek Falls parking lot. A $5 day-use parking permit fee is required via the fee station.

■ Spring Creek: This extremely popular multiuse trail near downtown Steamboat Springs is a haven for hikers, runners and bikers. From the trailhead, it’s an

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the 1105 trailhead past the dam. Or turn left at C.R. 16 on the far, west end of the reservoir and proceed seven miles south to the 1106 trailhead.

■ Black Mountain Creek: Hikers interested in hillsides full of blooming flowers and sweeping views in the Flat Tops Wilderness Area can head for the Pyramid Peak area, accessed from C.R. 25 southwest of Oak Creek to the trailhead at Sheriff Reservoir.

easy walk on a wide dirt road to a picnic shelter and a small reservoir that dogs love. From there, Spring Creek Trail offers a relatively easy grade in shaded pine forest along the creek for about a mile, before increasing steepness onto singletrack trail for about four miles, into the Routt National Forest and up to Dry Lake Campground on Buffalo Pass Road (Routt County Road 38).

How to get there: From downtown, turn north onto Third Street and right onto Pine Street, which turns into East Maple Street. Proceed straight across the intersection with Amethyst Drive and park on either side of the road, at the trailhead.

■ Mad Creek: From a trailhead a few miles north of Steamboat, the Mad Creek area offers a scenic, two-mile hike up to an original U.S. Forest Service cabin homestead preserved from the early 1900s. The trail features canyon landscapes as well as pine meadows and aspen groves as the trail follows Mad Creek along the Swamp Park Trail (1100) into the Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area, to the creek’s headwaters on the Continental Divide. A couple of loops — like the Red Dirt Trail (1171), popular with mountain bikers — branch off the main trail. Maps are available at the trailhead.

Remember, no mountain biking is allowed once you enter designated wilderness areas. exploresteamboat.com

How to get there: From downtown Steamboat, head west on U.S. Highway 40 and turn right at the 7-Eleven on the city’s west side, to travel north on Routt County 129 (Elk River Road). The Mad Creek parking area and trailhead is on the right in about five miles.

■ Sarvis Creek: This heavily forested, low-elevation wilderness area is often overlooked and filled with wildlife. The Silver Creek (1106) and Sarvis Creek (1105) trails can be hiked from trailheads accessed from Buffalo Park Road (Forest Development Road 100), which heads south off U.S. Highway 40 atop Rabbit Ears Pass.

Hikers can enjoy both moderate uphill climbs from the bottom end as well, beginning at the north side of Stagecoach Reservoir or off Lynx Pass Road (C.R. 16) on the south side of the reservoir.

The Sarvis Creek trailhead falls in the boundaries of the 311-acre Sarvis Creek State Wildlife Area, so hikers without fishing or hiking licenses need to purchase a $10.25 Colorado Division of Wildlife Habitat Stamp wherever licenses are sold.

How to get there: From Steamboat, head east on U.S. 40, south on Colorado Highway 131 toward Oak Creek, then east on Routt County Road 14 to Stagecoach State Park. Take a left off C.R. 14 onto C.R. 18 at the Stagecoach State Park entrance and drive just more than three miles to access

A 2.5-mile moderate hike with short, steep sections (trail No. 1117) gets you to a high saddle at the foot of 11,532-foot Pyramid Peak (with its pointed summit another mile to the west), affording views of Dunkley Pass, Black Mountain, Trapper’s Mountain and the Devil’s Causeway.

■ Emerald Mountain: A network of trails offering miles of mixed-use hiking, biking and horseback recreation begins at the base of Howelsen Hill and winds up into the meadows and forested slopes of Emerald Mountain. The main road, Blackmer Drive, runs just shy of two miles from its gate at the top of Routt Street to the Emerald Mountain Quarry, which affords a prime overlook of town and the Steamboat Ski Area. The popular Lupine Trail starts from the Howelsen Hill entrance at Sombrero Ranches Steamboat Stables, for a more challenging, three-mile route to the quarry. The Bluffs Loop starts at the stables entrance for a moderate, rolling route of just under three miles, much of which is shaded in the late afternoon.

Popular with mountain bikers, new trails (Beall Trail and Ridge Trail) recently have been added to the backside of the mountain for those looking for longer loops.

How to get there: The extensive multi-use trail system on Emerald Mountain can be access from several points at the base of Howelsen Hill (from downtown Steamboat, head south on Fifth Street and west on Howelsen Parkway) as well as from Blackmer Drive in the Fairview neighborhood. From downtown, head west on U.S. Hightway 40, turn left onto 13th Street, left onto Gilpin Street, left onto Saratoga Avenue and right onto Routt Street. Park at the top of Routt Street, and Summer 2011 Explore Steamboat | 17

Backcountry tips In the Rocky Mountains, high altitude and rugged terrain quickly can create problems for even the most experienced hikers and cyclists.

The sun is more intense at our base elevation of 6,700 feet, and even more so as you go higher, so be sure to apply adequate sunscreen to all exposed areas of your body. Wear sturdy shoes and take plenty of water and food.

Always tell someone (even an out-ofstate relative) where you are going and when you’ll return, and leave an itinerary on the front seat of your car. hike up the gated gravel road (Blackmer Drive).

■ Mount Werner: Steamboat Ski Area offers a variety of hiking and biking trails, many of them with moderate to steep climbs. The Zig Zag, Mountain View, Huffman’s and Valley View trails are all popular options to take you up or down the mountain. Hikers also can purchase a day ticket for a ride up the gondola to the Thunderhead summit, where a guided nature trail and other hikes await. Visit www.steamboat.com for more summer trail information.

Detailed trail maps also are available in the Information Center in Gondola Square.

How to get there: From downtown Steamboat, head east on U.S. Highway 40 to the Mount Werner Road exit. Head north to the Knoll Parking Lot, and walk across Mount Werner Circle to Gondola Square and the ski base.

■ Rabbit Ears: From the parking area, follow the old jeep trail at Forest Service Road 291 through a series of meadows full of wildflowers. Uphill grades begin after reaching the forested section of the trail, ultimately leading to the final steep ascent to the base of the Rabbit Ears formation. Be cautious of loose rock, and don’t try to climb up the ears.

How to get there: From Steamboat, drive about 19 miles east on U.S. 40 toward Rabbit Ears Pass. Turn left at the Dumont Lake Campground sign, and follow Forest Service Road 315 until you reach the old stone monument and historic marker.

Turn left onto FSR 311 and right onto FSR 291 to the parking area.

■ Hahn’s Peak: The steep, two-mile hike to the 10,839-foot summit of Hahn’s Peak is one of the most rewarding treks in Northwest Colorado because of the stunning 360-degree views from the old fire watchtower at top. The last scramble up the scree field is a challenge, so be careful, and avoid the summit when bad weather threatens.

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How to get there: From Steamboat, head west on U.S. Hightway 40 and turn north on Routt County Road 129 (Elk River Road). Follow past Steamboat Lake State Park to Columbine, and make a right across from the Columbine General Store onto the rough, ditch-heavy Forest Service Road 490. Veer left onto Forest Service Road 410 to the parking area.

Check with a local outdoors shop and pick up a trail map before heading out into unfamiliar terrain. Helpful local resources include: ■ U.S. Forest Service office, 925 Weiss Drive, 970-870-2299 ■ Ski Haus, Pine Grove Road and U.S. Highway 40, 970-879-0385 ■ Orange Peel Bicycle Service, 1136 Yampa St., 970-879-2957

■ North Routt County: Referred to by locals as “North Routt,” this prime hiking area is the doorstep to hundreds of miles of trails. The Seedhouse Road area is home to many of these trailheads, including the Hinman, Burn Ridge, Seedhouse, Three Island Lake, North Lake, Slavonia and Diamond Park trails. To get to Seedhouse Road, head west on U.S. Hightway 40 and north on Routt County Road 129 to Clark (about 17 miles). Just past the Clark Store, turn right onto Seedhouse Road (Routt County Road 64). The paved road eventually ends, but the well-maintained gravel road leads to many trailheads and camping areas on either side of the highway. The views of the jagged peaks of the Park Range in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area are stunning from Seedhouse Road.

■ Steamboat Ski & Bike Kare, Fifth Street and Lincoln Avenue, 970-8799144

■ South Routt County: Referred to as “South Routt,” this region is the gateway to Flat Tops Wilderness Area, a remote and beautiful wilderness characterized by tabletop peaks rising to 12,000 feet and higher. The most popular hike is Devil’s Causeway, accessible via East Fork Trail No. 1119. A three-mile out-and-back will take you to the vertigo-inducing Devil’s Causeway, a short and narrow rocky span with sheer cliff faces on either side. The hike also can be made into a 10.5-mile loop. To get to Stillwater Reservoir, head east on U.S. Highway 40 out of Steamboat and south on Colorado Highway 131 for about 26 miles to Yampa. Turn right onto Main Street and then right onto Routt County Road 7. The road eventually turns to dirt and becomes Forest Service Road 900, ending near Stillwater Reservoir.

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There’s more than one way to take advantage of Steamboat Springs’ rolling terrain. And it doesn’t just involve skis and snowboards.

In addition to an expanding network of trails surrounding town, there also are a number of new and returning bike events sure to attract riders from across the country. This year’s lineup includes:

With undulating trails and roads wending over hill and dale — and a bike path paralleling the scenic Yampa River — Steamboat Springs is evolving into a world-class mountain and road biking destination for everyone from novices to pro-caliber racers.

This summe,r the town is kicking into an even higher gear in putting its pedaling options on the map. The Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. is investing in a series of new downhill mountain bike trails on Mount Werner; the Steamboat Rotary Club and Routt County Riders are continuing to add new trails on the backside of Emerald Mountain; and the USA Pro Cycling Challenge comes to town Aug. 26 and 27, bringing with it 128 of the world’s best road riders, including event co-founder and seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong.

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■ Tour de Steamboat: The seventh annual Eriksen Cycles Tour de Steamboat, a noncompetitive road cycling event and fundraiser, featuring a 110-mile Gore Gruel, 40-mile Stagecoach ride and family friendly Yampa River Core Trail ride. Info: www.rockypeakproductions.com.

■ Ride 4 yellow: An official Lance Armstrong Foundation Livestrong fundraiser, the Aug. 7 event will feature a signature ride along the 25-mile Continental Divide Trail and other cross-country rides at the Steamboat Ski Area. Special guests are expected. Info: www.ride4yellow.com.

■ USA Pro Cycling Challenge You’ll want to be here Aug. 26-27 when the inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge rolls into town, bringing with it 128 of the world’s best bike racers as part of a seven-day,

600 mile, stage race. And yes, Armstrong himself will be competing. Info: www. quiznosprochallenge.com.

■ Steamboat Springs Stage Race: For the third year in a row, this four-day event (Sept. 2 to 5) includes a Friday time trial, Saturday circuit race, Sunday road race and Monday criterium. Info: www. bikesteamboat.com.

Bicycle sales and tunes: Four full-service bike shops in town offer everything from friendly advice on where to ride to tunes, sales and more. The shops are: Orange Peel Bicycle Service (1136 Yampa St., 970-879-2957), Ski Haus (1457 Pine Grove Road, 970-879-0385), Steamboat Ski & Bike Kare (442 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-9144) and Wheels Bicycle Shop (9th and Yampa Avenue, 970-870-1974).

Favorite rides Steamboat’s mountains in the Park Range rise nearly 3,500 feet off the valley floor. That gradient spells granny gear. Riders should be prepared for sustained climbs and the highexploresteamboat.com

altitude challenges from riding between 6,700 and 10,200 feet above sea level.

For an easy cruise without the sky-rocketing heart rate, consider the Yampa River Core Trail, a wide concrete path perfect for families that parallels the Yampa River from the east side of Steamboat to the west. It’s a great way to experience Steamboat riding without the blood, sweat and occasional tears, and offers the addition of being able to see the river along the entire route. Bonus: the chance to cool off in the Yampa or grab a beverage at a riverside bar whenever the feeling strikes.

Mountain biking Steamboat’s singletrack is silky smooth, much of it groomed nearly as well as its ski slopes are in the winter. Emerald Mountain, right in the heart of downtown Steamboat, is a great place to start. Any number of trails leading from the base of Howelsen Hill will lead you up and around Emerald Mountain, a not-so-hidden gem of riding bliss. Blackmer Drive is the closed gravel road that climbs to the Emerald Mountain Quarry, providing a great view of Steamboat, the ski area and the mountain valleys to the north and west. For a singletrack ascent, consider taking the Lupine Trail that starts behind the horse stables at the rodeo grounds. From there, a number of crisscrossing trails provide a variety of options to the Quarry. From the Quarry, the Quarry Mountain Trail provides a way to the summit of Emerald Mountain without having to endure the aptly named Lane of Pain. From there, you can keep exploresteamboat.com

going off the backside of Emerald on the new Beall or Ridge trails (and loop the new Rotary Trail near the bottom), or come back down a variety of great forested options, including Blair Witch, MGM and Eye to Eye. For the more vertically inclined, Steamboat Ski Area serves up 50-plus miles of trails. If you want to forsake the climb, a gondola ticket will get you and your bike to the Thunderhead summit for a fast and fun ride down a variety of trails back the base. You also can climb from Thunderhead to the Storm Peak summit, where more singletrack awaits. Just be wary of hikers and uphill bikers throughout the ski area’s trail system.

For more seclusion, consider the Forest Service spoking off from Rabbit Ears Pass (the 1101 Continental Divide Trail is a locals’ favorite) and in North Routt County off Seedhouse Road (our favorite: Pearl Lake to Colter Creek Trail No. 1104 to Scott’s Run). But take a map and the right clothing and gear, and consult a local shop before heading into unfamiliar territory.

More mountain bike beta Routt County Riders, the local cycling organization, has trail maps available at local bike shops, as well as a new Bike Guide to Steamboat, produced by the pedal-friendly staff at the Steamboat Pilot & Today newspaper. Pick one up or talk to a local for trail advice specific to the current weather conditions. For more information, check out their Website at www. routtcountyriders.org.

Road cycling While many Colorado ski towns offer little in the way of road cycling outside of steep, lungbusting mountain passes, Steamboat is blessed with topography tailor-made for skinny tires.

One local go-to ride is heading out Twentymile Road (Routt County Road 33) from town, accessed from 13th Street on the west side of downtown. Thirteenth Street becomes Twentymile Road after its junction with Shield Drive just about a mile from Bud Werner Memorial Library.

The ride to Twentymile Coal Co. and back is about 40 miles. Instead of turning around at the mine, considering heading to Oak Creek on C.R. 27 for a series of three solid climbs with little or no traffic. Ride through Oak Creek and cut back to Steamboat via Stagecoach Reservoir on C.R. 14 and Colorado Highway 131 for a 50-mile loop.

For the more adventurous — and fitter — riders, a jaunt up Rabbit Ears Pass on U.S. Highway 40 will get the heart pounding. Make it epic by continuing on U.S. 40 to Gore Pass on Colorado Highway 134 and then over Yellow Jacket Pass on C.R. 14. Loop it back to Colo. 131 and into Steamboat to complete the 110-mile ride, referred to as the Gore Gruel in the annual Tour de Steamboat event.

As with mountain biking, ask around for local recommendations and be prepared for everything from flat tires to foul weather. Ride safe!

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Recreation in Steamboat Springs doesn’t end with the ski resort. All that snow that falls on our mountains has to go somewhere, and when it does it opens up a wealth of water options on the Yampa River.

Winding its way from Flat Tops Wilderness Area west to its confluence with the Green River near Dinosaur National Monument, the river offers more than 100 miles of prime fishing, kayaking, canoeing, rafting and tubing. You also might see a few stand-up paddleboarders surfing their way downstream.

and your adrenal glands are up for it, ask them about Class IV Cross Mountain Canyon on the Yampa downstream.

Other rafting options exist on the Colorado River just an hour away, complete with Class I to II+ rapids, hot springs, cliff jumping, fishing and more. Ask the outfitters: listed previously for information about those trips, or try Colorado River Guides at www.raftcolorado.com, 800-WET-RAFT.

So you’re in the know, if you hear locals mention the “town stretch,” they’re referring to the river’s 6-mile section from the Chuck Lewis State Wildlife Area to the James Brown Soul Center of the Universe Bridge on the west side of Steamboat Springs.

The Yampa River Festival (May 28 to 30, 2011; www.friendsoftheyampa.com) offers three days of river competitions and events, testing everything from stick-chasing dogs and down-river raft racers to line-casting anglers and slalom kayakers. The festival culminates with the Paddling Life Pro Invitational (brought to you by Steamboat in the Summertime and Chaco Sandals) on May 30, drawing some of the best kayakers in the world to town for a downriver race of Class IV to V Fish Creek and freestyle event in the C-hole by the library.

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There’s a reason Paddler magazine based its publishing operations out of Steamboat for 14 years; the town and surrounding region offers some of the best, most accessible river paddling in the country.

As the Yampa’s flow levels out and its water temperatures warm in July and August, the town stretch turns into a tuber’s

haven. The upper ends of the stretch in and below the Chuck Lewis State Wildlife Area provide better fishing and wildlife viewing, with private tubers best served floating the section downstream of Dr. Rich Weiss Park near Third Street and Lincoln Avenue. Commercial outfitters offer tube rentals and shuttle service for a specified section of the Yampa, at certain times and flows mandated by the city of Steamboat Springs — below the Fifth Street Bridge to the James Brown Bridge, between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., and between the flow levels of 600 to 85 cubic feet per second (usually sometime in late June to the end of August).

Public tubers are expected to follow the regulations the city requires of commercial tubing outfitters. Tubers are discouraged from putting in upstream of Fetcher Park and should avoid the river if its flow drops below 85 cubic feet per second. The following etiquette rules apply to all river users in city limits: no glass, no littering, no Styrofoam coolers, respect other uses, obey the quiet zones, no nudity, no dogs, no alcohol, and avoid walking/standing in river bed (except fishermen).

Spring and early summer are the best times for kayaking and rafting the Yampa.

Peak runoff typically occurs from mid-May to mid-June, and a number of kayak-specific water features along the town stretch provide ample opportunities for intermediate and advanced boaters.

Start your trip at a variety of put-ins, including Dr. Rich Weiss Park, Fetcher Park or Bucci Ponds, and take-out on river right at the Transit Center, where you can bus back up to your car. Many kayakers simply opt to put-in at Charlie’s Hole near the library downtown for “park-and-play” kayaking. More advanced kayakers also can try their hands on the nearby Elk River and white-knuckle, Class V Fish Creek.

If you’ve always wanted to try kayaking, Steamboat has two top-notch kayak schools to show you the ropes. Try Backdoor Sports (www.backdoorsports.com, 970-879-6249) or Mountain Sports Kayak School (www.mountainsportskayak.com, 970-879-8794).

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Swim holes You can’t beat the Old Town Hot Springs for swimming. It has diving boards, lap lanes, kiddie areas, four different soaking pools, massaging waterfalls and even a climbing wall that lets you bail out into the warm water below.

But there also are a few spots around town where you can channel your inner Huck Finn. Following are a few of our favorites: ■ Come the lower riverflow months of July and August, riverside swimming doesn’t get much better than in the Charlie’s and D holes downtown by Bud Werner Memorial Library. Plunge into either for a refreshing dip and bag some rays on the rocks to warm back up. Just watch out for the tubers. Bonus: Bring swim goggles or a dive mask and you might just come face-to-face with a monster trout — or at least a tuber’s lost pair of sunglasses.

■ For more warm-blooded bathing, try the riverside hot springs just above the Rabbit Ears Motel in Dr. Rich Weiss Park. While not as warm as its parent exploresteamboat.com

pool across the pavement, it’s a great reprieve from the cooler river, and its knee-high depth makes it perfect for the young-‘uns.

■ Want to make a day adventure out of your swimming foray? While not for the faint of heart, King Solomon Falls, located on the Middle Fork of the Little Snake River in northern Routt County, lets you play Acapulco with plunges from as high as you like. Just watch out for rocks and bring good-traction river shoes for the cobblestoned streambed hike in. Get a map and ask someone who’s been there for directions.

■ For the lake inclined, there’s no shortage of those, either. The most popular are Steamboat Lake north of town and Stagecoach Reservoir to the south, each with a sandy beach for lounging and drying. Hikers can also plunge into such lakes as Gilpin and Three-mile in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area as a reward for the hard-earned vista.

Bonus: You didn’t hear it from us, but there’s also a great swimming hole below a waterfall halfway up to Gilpin.

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If Steamboat Springs residents can find a way to catch trout on their lunch breaks, then you certainly can get it done during a vacation here. And if you’ve always wanted to try fly-fishing, you’ll never have a better chance. How many towns in America offer weekly, free fly-casting clinics steps away from a river full of rainbow and brown trout?

With the Yampa River flowing through the heart of downtown, this is the perfect destination to get started in trout fishing. And within a half hour of town, budding anglers can explore countless other mountain lakes and streams.

Kids just wanna catch fish Many moms and dads simply want to find angling success for their youngsters, and a pair of stocked ponds in the city limits are the go-to destinations for

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families and Barbie rods. Bait fishing is allowed in Casey’s Pond and Fetcher Pond. The former is easily visible from U.S. Highway 40 at the first stoplight on your way into town from Rabbit Ears Pass. Fetcher’s Pond, which isn’t visible from the highway, is a short drive down Pine Grove Road (make a left turn at the second stoplight in town).

When the kids are ready for a more adventurous experience the drive up Rabbit Ears Pass to pick on the little brook trout in streams like Walton Creek. There’s no need to cast here, just tie a bushy dry fly and let the kids touch it onto the water wherever there’s a deep run. The brook trout literally will jump out of the water to get the fly and your young anglers should get plenty of action.

The logical place to purchase children’s fishing tackle is at the giant discount store whose name begins with a W. But when it’s time to get serious about local fishing reports and select-

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ing fly patterns, turn to the pros at one of three local fly-fishing shops — there are two on Lincoln Avenue and one at Yampa Avenue and Fifth Street. You can also book a guided fishing outing, either on public or pricier private water.

Urban fishing and shopping Anglers traveling with a spouse can’t lose by fishing the town stretch. Here’s the deal. There are as many as 2,000 trout per mile in the city limits. You can fish through the tall grass meanders of Rotary Park near the Mount Werner Road exit off U.S. Highway 40, or drift a fly through the fast water along the Yampa River Core Trail at Emerald Park.

Closer to town, probe the eddies of the kayak slalom course or head west to spots near the historic railroad depot on 13th Street.

If you have only two hours to fish while your significant other shops for cowboy hats and boots, park the SUV on Seventh Street and become an urban fishing guerilla. If you play it right, you can catch and release a half dozen trout and be waiting at a restaurant table with a couple of chilled glasses of chardonnay when your favorite shopper shows up for lunch.

Tip: From July 10 to Aug. 10-fish early when the water is cool and the tubers have yet to launch. Also, all trout caught

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in the town stretch must be returned unharmed to the water. Fishing is with flies and lures only.

Give it a go on your own The town stretch of the Yampa is the best bet for anglers just beginning to get serous about the sport — equip yourself with elk hair caddis flies, bright green caddis emergers and some weighted streamers (black and green woolly boogers with some flashy tinsel tied into their tails). Then take to any of the numerous ripples and pools throughout the river’s town run.

You can begin wading in the river wearing shorts and river sandals in midJuly. Short casts are usually adequate to put your fly in front of a fish.

If you don’t have time to spend half a day at the state parks, try the stretch of the Yampa River at the Chuck Lewis State Wildlife Area three miles south of town on Routt County Road 14 (River Road). There are two parking areas and a footbridge leads to a pond containing northern pike.

Another alternative is the Christina Wildlife Area along the lower Elk River on C.R. 129 northwest of town.

There is no daily fee at state wildlife areas.

Rules and regulations A Colorado fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.

An annual fishing license is $26 for Colorado residents and $56 for nonresidents. Seniors 64 and older who are residents of Colorado can purchase an annual fishing license for $1. Visitors may purchase oneday and five-day licenses.

Anyone who purchases a Colorado fishing or hunting license must also purchase a Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamp for $10.

In water where trout may be kept (Steamboat Lake, for example), the daily bag limit for rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout is four fish, with a possession limit (includes coolers) of eight. The bag and possession limit for brook trout is 10.

Trout caught in the town stretch of the Yampa River must be returned unharmed to the water. Fishing is with flies and lures only.

For more information visit: www. wildlife.state.co.us/Fishing/.

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Seek professional help There’s nothing like hiring a guide to get your fly over feeding fish and to teach you how to make a realistic presentation. Expect to pay several hundred dollars for a guided outing depending upon your preferred piece of water.

If a guide isn’t in your budget, don’t hesitate to ask the fishing experts in the fly shop for advice.

Head to local lakes For lake fishing, two nearby state parks are a good bet. Fish Stagecoach Reservoir (13 miles south via Colorado Highway 131 and Routt County Road 14) first thing in the morning and be prepared to get your fly down 10 to 11 feet, but no deeper in mid-summer.

For flat-out gorgeous scenery and magical evening fishing, pack a picnic and head north 24 miles to Steamboat Lake State Park. Take a fleece jacket and soft gloves and fish woolly boogers beneath the surface for rainbows.

Boat rentals are available at the marinas of both state parks and can be a big help for novice fly-fishermen who don’t have their casting technique wired.

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Essential fly patterns Trout flies are tied of animal furs and bird feathers to mimic the different life stages of aquatic insects and, in some cases, minnows and crustaceans. But trout can be exceptionally finicky eaters, so determine what the daily blue plate special is.

Recommended nymphs (fished below the water): ■ Beadhead prince nymph (universal prospecting pattern) ■ Gold ribbed hare’s ear (killer in mountain lakes) ■ Copper John (in several colors, size tiny) ■ Pablo’s Cripple (invented by local guide Paul Russell)

■ Yellow Humpy (for cutthroat in mountain lakes) ■ Goddard caddis (for mountain lakes in late July) ■ Rubber legged renegade (brings fish to the surface when there is no hatch) ■ Pale morning dun (especially on the Yampa in June) Recommended terrestrials: ■ Grasshoppers (ask the fly shop for the pattern of the week, must-have on the Elk River when the ranchers are cutting hay) ■ Ants, ants, ants (don’t go into the high mountain lakes without them) Recommended streamers: ■ Woolly boogers

■ Black Depth Charger (hot pattern for 2011) Recommended dry flies (fished on the surface): ■ Deer hair caddis ■ Parachute Adams (universal mayfly in several sizes)

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Calendarof events For a complete and updated list of everything happening in Steamboat Springs this summer, visit ExploreSteamboat.com, and check out the daily Happenings page in the Steamboat Today newspaper.

May 14 — Spirit Challenge (5K and 10K); www.runningseries.com 19 — Pajama Story-time; 6-7 pm, Bud Werner Memorial Library; kids ages 3-7 with a parent or caregiver. Story, craft and a snack.

20 — Third Friday Free Foreign Film; 7pm, Depot Art Center, presented by the Bud Werner Memorial Library and Steamboat Springs Arts Council; www.steamboatlibrary.org 25 — Kick-off Town Challenge Mountain Bike Race Series; 5:30pm kids races, 6pm adult races; www.townchallenge.com, 970-879-4300 25-26 — Steamboat Economic Summit 28-29 — 31st annual Yampa River Festival; www.friendsoftheyampa.com 30 — 2011 Paddling Life Invitational (brought to you by Steamboat in the Summertime and Chaco); 11am Fish Creek, 2pm C-Hole, Yampa River; www.paddlinglife.net/invitational

June 1 — Youth Education Scholarship (YES) Golf Tournament; 11 am at Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club; 970-819-0851 3 — First Friday Artwalk at galleries throughout downtown Steamboat; 5-8pm 4 — Yampatika’s 11th annual Wild Edible Feast; 6-9pm at Lake Catamount; $75 a person (proceeds benefit youth education programs); 970-8719151, www.communityagalliance.org 5 — 30th annual Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K; races begin at 7:30am, finish downtown; www.steamboatmarathon.com 7 — Story-time for Grown-ups; 6:30pm, Bud Werner Memorial Library; www.steamboatlibrary.org 7 — Teddy Bear Picnic; Bud Werner Memorial Library, 11am-noon, library lawn; music by Yampa Valley Boys.

8 — Town Challenge Mountain Bike Race Series; 5:30pm kids races, 6pm adult races; www.townchallenge.com 11 — Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9am-2pm at Sixth Street and Lincoln Avenue 11 — 33rd annual Hayden Cog Run; 10am race start in Hayden Town Park; www.runningseries.com 11 — Sixth annual Cayuse Classic at Sidney Peak Ranch; silent auction, live music, cocktails and barbecue dinner; $50 for adults; 970-8794370, www.communityagalliance.org 13-14 — 18th annual Hospice Celebration of Life dinner/golf tournament; dinner ($60/person), 6pm Monday at Sheraton Steamboat Resort; golf: 8am Tuesday at Catamount Ranch & Club; 970-871-7631, www. nwcovna.org 15 — Fiddler Ken Waldman; Bud Werner Memorial Library, 3-4pm, library lawn 16-19 — 23rd annual Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup; 7:30am-4:30pm Fri. autocross at Meadows Parking Lot; 10am-3pm Sat. Show n’ Shine on Oak Street 17 — Steamboat Ski Area gondola opens for summer season; operates daily from 10am-4pm (9:30am on Sundays); weekends only from Sept.

6-19; www.steamboat.com 17 — Third Friday Free Foreign Film; 7pm, Depot Art Center, presented by the Bud Werner Memorial Library and Steamboat Springs Arts Council; www.steamboatlibrary.org 17-18 — Ski Town USA Golf Classic fundraising tournament; Haymaker and Rollingstone Ranch & Golf Club; www.skitownclassic.com 17-18 — Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series; 7:30pm at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena; www.steamboatprorodeo.com 17-19 — Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp New Works Festival; www.perry-mansfield.org, 800-430-2787 18 — Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9am-2pm at Sixth Street and Lincoln Avenue 22 — Ann Lincoln, juggler and comedienne; Bud Werner Memorial Library, 3-4pm, Library Lawn 22 — Town Challenge Mountain Bike Race Series; 5:30pm kids races, 6pm adult races; www.townchallenge.com 23 — Music on the Green at Yampa River Botanic Park; 12:15 pm 24 — Story-time for Grown-ups; noon, Bud Werner Memorial Library; www. steamboatlibrary.org 24-25 — Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series; 7:30pm at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena; www.steamboatprorodeo.com 28 | Explore Steamboat Summer 2011

25 — Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9am-2pm at Sixth Street and Lincoln Avenue 25 — Taste of South Routt 26 — Craig Duathlon (run/bike/run event); 8am, Loudy-Simpson Park, Craig; $45 (preregistration required); www.runningseries.com 28 — Street Beat youth and family concert; 11am and 5:30pm at Strings Music Pavilion; $10 adults, $1 children; www.stringsmusicfestival.com 29 — Steamboat African Dance and drum Ensemble; Bud Werner Memorial Library, 3-4pm, library lawn 30 — Music on the Green at Yampa River Botanic Park (Common GroundCeltic Baroque); 12:15 pm

July 1 — Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra; 8pm at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, www.stringsmusicfestival.com 1 — First Friday Artwalk; galleries throughout downtown Steamboat; 5-8pm 1 — Free Summer Concert Series; Electric Hot Tuna, Howelsen Hill 1-2 — Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series; 7:30pm at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena in downtown Steamboat; www.steamboatprorodeo.com 2-4 — Tenth annual Art on the Mountain art show and vendor displays; 10am-4pm in Gondola Square; www.steamboat.com/artonthemtn 2 — 33rd annual Mountain Madness Half Marathon and 10K; 8am, Howelsen Ice Arena; www.runningseries.com 2 — Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9am-2pm at Sixth Street and Lincoln Avenue 3 — Brent Rowan and Friends; 8pm at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-8795056, www.stringsmusicfestival.com 4 — 108th annual Cowboys’ Roundup Days/July 4th Celebration; events include parade down Lincoln Avenue, Pioneer Day Block Party/ community concert, fireworks extravaganza, cattle drive and Ranch Rodeo; www.exploresteamboat.com 4 — 19th annual Steamboat Sprint 400-yard Dash; 9:40am start at Ninth Street and Lincoln Avenue; www.runningseries.com 4 — Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series; 6:30pm at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena in downtown Steamboat; www.steamboatprorodeo.com 4 — Yampa July 4th festival with horse broomball in the street and fireworks 6 — Brad Kindred, children’s musician; Bud Werner Memorial Library, 3-4pm, library lawn 6 — Town Challenge Mountain Bike Race Series; 5:30pm kids races, 6pm adult races; www.townchallenge.com 6 — Wednesday Classical at Strings Music Pavilion (Donor Prelude and Reception); 7pm, $26 adults, $5 children; www.stringsmusicfestival.com

7 — Music on the Green at Yampa River Botanic Park (Meridian Quartet); 12:15 pm 8 — Classical Opening Orchestra; 8pm at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-8795056, www.stringsmusicfestival.com 9 — Dala - Canadian folk; 8pm at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, www.stringsmusicfestival.com 8-9 — Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series; 7:30pm at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena; www.steamboatprorodeo.com 9-10 — 31st annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo; Bald Eagle Lake (balloon inflation begins between 6:30 and 7am); free transportation from Meadows Parking Lot off Mount Werner Road (no parking allowed at Bald Eagle Lake) 9-10 — 37th annual Art in the Park at West Lincoln Park; 9am-5pm Saturday and 9am-4pm Sunday; live theater performance at 6pm Saturday 9-10 — 37th annual Cowpie Classic rugby tournament; Ski Town Fields; www.steamboatrugby.com 9 — Howelsen Hill 8-Miler running race; 8am start at Olympian Hall; www. runningseries.com 9 — Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9am-2pm at Sixth Street and Lincoln Avenue 9 — Saturday Classical at Strings Music Pavilion; 8pm, $30 adults, $5 children; www.stringsmusicfestival.com 9 — New Moon 2-Person Glowball Golf Tournament; 9pm at Haymaker Golf Course, $25; www.haymakergolf.com 12 — Rally For the Cure golf tournament at Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club; 970-879-1391 12 — Gustafer Yellowgold youth and family concerts at Strings Music Pavilion; 11am and 5:30pm, $10 adults, $1 children; www.stringsmusicfestival.com 13 — Story-time for Grown-ups; noon, Bud Werner Memorial Library; www. steamboatlibrary.org 13 — Hawkquest, live raptor program; Bud Werner Memorial Library, 2-3pm, Library Hall 13 — Wednesday Classical at Strings Music Pavilion (Cheng and Chow); 7pm; www.stringsmusicfestival.com 14 — Music on the Green at Yampa River Botanic Park (Meridian Quartet); 12:15 pm 15 — Marty Stuart - country, 8pm, Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, www.stringsmusicfestival.com 15 — Third Friday Free Foreign Film; 7pm, Depot Art Center, presented by the Bud Werner Memorial Library and Steamboat Springs Arts Council; www.steamboatlibrary.org 15-16 — Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp Drama Production; www.perry-mansfield.org, 800-430-2787 15-16 — Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series; 7:30pm at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena; www.steamboatprorodeo.com 16 – Great Big Sea - Canadian folk-rock; 8pm at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, www.stringsmusicfestival.com exploresteamboat.com

16 — Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9am-2pm at Sixth Street and Lincoln Avenue 16 — Seventh annual Eriksen Cycles Tour de Steamboat road cycling event and fundraiser; rides include 110-mile Gore Gruel, 40-mile Stagecoach ride and family friendly Yampa River Core Trail ride; www.rockypeakproductions.com 17 — Free Community Matinee: Back to Broadway; 4:30pm at Strings Music Pavilion; www.stringsmusicfestival.com 16 — 15th annual High Country Kitchen and Garden Tour; 9am-3pm; begins with live music and breakfast at Strings Music Festival Park; 970-879-5056, ext. 105 19 — Simon Boyar, Alpin Hong and Jessica Tivens youth and family concerts; Strings Music Pavilion, 11am and 5:30pm, $10 adults, $1 children; www.stringsmusicfestival.com 20 — Town Challenge Mountain Bike Race Series; 5:30pm kids races, 6pm adult races; www.townchallenge.com 20 — Wednesday Classical (Bright Stars); 7pm at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, www.stringsmusicfestival.com 21 — Music on the Green at Yampa River Botanic Park (Meridian Quartet); 12:15 pm 21-23 — Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp Evening of Dance; www.perry-mansfield.org, 800-430-2787 22 — Free Summer Concert Series, The Freddy Jones Band; Howelsen Hill 22 — Shawn Colvin- folk rock; 8pm, Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, www.stringsmusicfestival.com 22-23 — Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series; 7:30pm at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena; www.steamboatprorodeo.com 23 — Bright Stars; 8pm at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, www. stringsmusicfestival.com 23 — 20th annual Spring Creek Memorial 9-mile and 5K races; 8am at Spring Creek trailhead; www.runningseries.com 23 — Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9am-2pm at Sixth Street and Lincoln Avenue 25 — Story-time for Grown-ups; 6:30pm, Bud Werner Memorial Library; www.steamboatlibrary.org 26 — Banana Slug String Band youth and family concerts; 11am and 5:30pm; $10 adults, $1 children; www.stringsmusicfestival.com 27 — Wednesday Classical (Chamber Classics); 7pm at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, www.stringsmusicfestival.com 28 — Music on the Green at Yampa River Botanic Park (Meridian Quartet); 12:15 pm 28-30 Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School Musical Theater Production; www.perry-mansfield.org, 800-430-2787 29 — Mark Masri - operatic pop; 8pm at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-8795056, www.stringsmusicfestival.com 30 — Chamber Classics; 8pm at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, www.stringsmusicfestival.com 29-30 — Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series; 7:30pm at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena; www.steamboatprorodeo.com 30 — Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9am-2pm at Sixth Street and Lincoln Avenue 30 — Community Agriculture Alliance’s Ranch Rendezvous; Steamboat Ski Area; 970-879-4370, www.communityagalliance.org

August 2 — Swingset Jazz with Michael Friedman youth and family concerts; 11am and 5:30pm, $10 adults, $1 children; www.stringsmusicfestival.com 3 — Town Challenge Mountain Bike Race Series; 5:30pm kids races, 6pm adult races; www.townchallenge.com 3 — Wednesday Classical (Modern Storytelling); 7pm at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, www.stringsmusicfestival.com 4 — Music on the Green at Yampa River Botanic Park; 12:15 p.m.; FREE 4-5—Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp Youth Festival; www.perry-mansfield.org, 800-430-2787

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5 — Michael Kaeshammer - boogie-woogie/jazz; 8pm at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, www.stringsmusicfestival.com 6 — Modern Storytelling; 8pm at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-8795056, www.stringsmusicfestival.com 5 — First Friday Artwalk; downtown galleries, 5-8pm 5-6 — Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series; 7:30pm at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena; www.steamboatprorodeo.com 6 — 17th annual Mount Werner Classic running race; 8am in Gondola Square; www.runningseries.com 6 — Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9am-2pm at Sixth Street and Lincoln Avenue 7-10 — The Wine Festival at Steamboat; www.steamboatwinefestival. com 7 — Ride 4 yellow Livestrong mountain bike event; 25-mile Continental Divide Trail ride and Mount Werner cross-country ride; www.ride4yellow.com 8 — Story-time for Grown-ups; 6:30pm, Bud Werner Memorial Library; www.steamboatlibrary.org 9 — Bill Harley youth and family concerts; 11am and 5:30pm, $10 adults, $1 children; www.stringsmusicfestival.com 9 — Music on the Green at Yampa River Botanic Park (Legal Tender); 12:15 pm 10 — Wednesday Classical (Orchestra: Picture Perfect); 7pm at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, www.stringsmusicfestival. com 10 — Steamboat Springs Board of Realtors Scholarship Golf Tournament; Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club, $115 entry; 970-879-1391 11 — Music on the Green at Yampa River Botanic Park ( Jesse Christensen); 12:15 pm 12 — John Jorgensen Quintet/Gypsy Jazz; 8pm at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, www.stringsmusicfestival.com 12-13 — Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series; 7:30pm at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena; www.steamboatprorodeo.com 13 — Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9am-2pm at Sixth Street and Lincoln Avenue 13 — Orchestra Fireworks; 8pm at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-8795056, www.stringsmusicfestival.com 16 — Hot Club of Cowtown; 8pm at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-8795056, www.stringsmusicfestival.com 17 — Town Challenge Mountain Bike Race Series; 5:30pm kids races, 6pm adult races; www.townchallenge.com 18 — Music on the Green at Yampa River Botanic Park (Missed the Boat); 12:15 p.m.; FREE 19 — Red Horse Project; 8pm at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-8795056, www.stringsmusicfestival.com 18-21 — 97th annual Routt County Fair; Routt County Fairgrounds in Hayden; freestyle MotoX performance, demolition derby, barbecue, livestock sale, barn dance and more; 970-276-3068 18-21 — Steamboat All Arts Festival; 8am-5pm daily workshops, 5pm Sunday block party; www.exploresteamboat.com 20 — Barage; 8pm at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-879-5056, www. stringsmusicfestival.com 19-20 — Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series; 7:30pm at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena; www.steamboatprorodeo.com 20 — Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9am-2pm at Sixth Street and Lincoln Avenue 21 — Flick ‘N Float Foreign Film; 9pm, Old Town Hot Springs, presented by the Bud Werner Memorial Library and Steamboat Springs Arts Council; www.steamboatlibrary.org 21 — 13th annual Ski Haus Continental Divide Trail Run (16 mile); 8am at Fish Creek Falls; www.runningseries.com 26 — Story-time for Grown-ups; 6:30pm, Bud Werner Memorial Library; www.steamboatlibrary.org 26 — Free Summer Concert Series (Artist TBD); Howelsen Hill 26-27 — USA Pro Cycling Challenge; www.quiznosprochallenge.com 27 — Head for the Hills; 8pm at Strings Music Pavilion; 970-8795056, www.stringsmusicfestival.com

27 — Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9am-2pm at Sixth Street and Lincoln Avenue 28 — Steamboat Triathlon; 8am at Lake Catamount; www.steamboattriathlon.com

September 2 — First Friday Artwalk; 5-8pm, downtown galleries 2-5 — Third annual Steamboat Springs Stage Race road cycling event; includes Friday time trial, Saturday circuit race, Sunday road race and Monday criterium; www.bikesteamboat.com 2-5 — Come Sale Away Sidewalk Sale; 9am-6pm, downtown 3 — Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9am-2pm at Sixth Street and Lincoln Avenue 3-5 — Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge at Stanko Ranch; 8am-5pm; 970-879-5214 4 — 25th annual 10K at 10,000 Feet running race; 10am at Rabbit Ears Pass; www.runningseries.com 4 — Chuck Wagon Chili Challenge; Eighth and Oak streets downtown; live music, square dancing, beer and sodas, vendors, children’s activities and chili tasting 4 — Rocky Mountain Bull Bash PBR rodeo; 5pm at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena 4-5 — Seventh annual Wild West Air Fest; Steamboat Springs Airport, 9am-3pm; vintage aircraft, radio-controlled airplanes and classic car displays 4-5 — Oak Creek Labor Day festival 10 — Emerald Mountain Trail Run; 9am at Howelsen Hill; www. runningseries.com 10 — Mainstreet Farmers Market; 9am-2pm at Sixth Street and Lincoln Avenue 10 — 19th annual Literary Sojourn; Sheraton Steamboat Resort; www.literarysojourn.org 16 — Third Friday Free Foreign Film; 7pm, Depot Art Center, presented by the Bud Werner Memorial Library and Steamboat Springs Arts Council; www.steamboatlibrary.org 16-18 — Second annual Steamboat OktoberWest; downtown and Steamboat Ski Area.

17 — Fifth Annual Run Rabbit Run ultra-marathon; 6am at Steamboat Ski Area; www.steamboat50.com 17 — Steamboat Symphony Orchestra Season Kickoff; the Depot Art Center; www.steamboatorchestra.org 17 — Deep Roots Lamb Cook-off; downtown; www.communityagalliance.org 17 — Canadian Sport Horse Sale. Gord Jessiman is back for the annual Canadian Sport Horse Sale. Sale starts at 1pm. Viewing and BBQ prior. Located at the Home Ranch 54880 RCR 129.

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October 1-2 — Last Go-Around 2-Person Golf Tournament; Haymaker Golf Course; www.haymakergolf.com 6 — Colorado Poet Laureate David Mason; 6:30pm, Bud Werner Memorial Library; www.steamboatlibrary.org 7 — First Friday Artwalk; downtown galleries; 5-8pm 14-16 — Sisters in Steamboat; includes wine reception, shopping, enrichment workshops and more; www.mainstreetsteamboatsprings.com 21 — Third Friday Free Foreign Film; 7pm, Depot Art Center, presented by the Bud Werner Memorial Library and Steamboat Springs Arts Council; www.steamboatlibrary.org

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Rodeo’s early roots Steamboat didn’t always have the Brent Romick Arena. In the early days, spectators formed a rodeo ring by positioning their horses in a circle, heads turned inward. In later days, cars were used to form the circle.

In the early 1900s, Steamboat also developed a reputation for rearing some of the toughest buckers in rodeo, making some of the animals as famous as their riders. Famous horses from the era include Pin Ears, Carrie Nation and General Pershing, ridden by such rodeo heroes as Tuffy Wren, Bill Corbett and Kid Vaughn. Today’s arena hosts similar legends and hall-of-famers — equine, bovine and human — with everyone from world champions to raw rookies trying to make their mark in Steamboat.

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2011 Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series schedule

You may have noticed a fair share of cowboy hats in town. Well, we reckon there’s a reason, pilgrim.

■ Rodeo performances are held Fridays and Saturdays at Brent Romick Rodeo Arena in downtown Steamboat Springs.

Steamboat Springs’ ranching background means the town also hangs its Stetson on a tradition born from raising cattle: rodeo.

■ Tickets can be purchased at the gate or in advance at F.M. Light & Sons, Ghost Ranch Saloon, Sheraton Steamboat Resort, The Steamboat Grand, Gondola General, the Information Center in Gondola Square, the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association visitors center, and Steamboat Central Reservations.

“Steamboat was a ranching town before it was anything else,” says the rodeo series’ John Shipley. “This helps rodeo remind us of our heritage.”

■ Each rodeo performance lasts about two hours, rain or shine. Take a jacket for Steamboat’s cool summer evenings. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., and barbecue dinner is available at the rodeo grounds for an additional cost.

The town’s professional rodeo series gives ranch hands from near and far the chance to compete for prize money and bragging rights in front of locals and visitors.

■ Info: www.steamboatprorodeo.com; 970-879-1818

Indeed, nothing speaks to our Old West roots better. Held every summer from mid-June to mid-August, the rodeo’s home is Brent Romick Rodeo Arena, just down Fifth Street and across the Yampa River from downtown Steamboat.

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professional cowboys compete in a number of thrilling events, including bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping and everyone’s favorite, bull riding. There’s also barrel racing and entertainment from some of the country’s most famous rodeo acts.

And it’s not just any old small-town affair. The series is a Professional Rodeo-

2011 Rodeo Schedule: 7:30 p.m. June 17, 18 7:30 p.m. June 24, 25 7:30 p.m. July 3 6:30 p.m. July 4 (fireworks show to follow from adjacent Howelsen Hill) 7:30 p.m. July 8, 9 7:30 p.m. July 15, 16 7:30 p.m. July 22, 23 7:30 p.m. July 29, 30 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5, 6 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12, 13 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19, 20

Cowboys Association-sanctioned event and three-time nominee for the PRCA’s Small Outdoor Rodeo of the Year award, which Steamboat won in 2002.

This summer marks the 114th year the rodeo has swept into Steamboat Springs, bringing the flavor of the Wild West to city slickers visiting the Yampa Valley from across the country and beyond. exploresteamboat.com

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Rodeos, ranches, horseback rides out of downtown, and even fake stallions atop buildings and on sidewalks. Yep, partner, Steamboat Springs is truly the Wild West.

Still not convinced? Consider that the notorious Hole in the Wall Gang hid out in Brown’s Park just a couple hours downstream, and that at least one ranch still holds a wild horse round-up every year outside Craig.

Steamboat not only prides itself on its western heritage, but it hangs its cowboy hat on it. Ads show cowboys riding through snow with skis strapped to their saddles, horses galloping across open meadows or cattle being wrangled.

All this is for good reason. Unlike many other Rocky Mountain resort towns, Steamboat was a ranching community far before it became a ski resort. And that lifestyle lives on in the many working ranches still operating throughout Routt County. Throw in the four to five guest, or dude, ranches in the vicinity, as well as a legion of hunt-

ing outfitters and annual cattle drive down main street, and you have a community that truly walks the walk when it comes to its western roots.

The reason for this ranching heritage is its location. Steamboat’s elevation, precipitation and sunshine produce some of the highest-quality grass in the country. It’s why Under Armor co-founder Ryan Wood recently founded his Sweetwood Cattle Company here, and why cattle and sheep operations still thrive in the region today.

provided by Go Alpine shuttles. Tickets are $50 for adults, $10 for children ages 7 to 12, and free for kids as old as 6. Advance reservations are required by calling 800-922-2722 or 970-879-0825.

And once you saunter back into town, remember that nothing says the Wild West like a night at the Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series, held every Friday and Saturday night from June 17 to Aug. 20. You just might recognize a rider as someone with whom you spent the day.

You can get a taste of this western lifestyle at any number of ranches that have swung open their gates to let guests in on the authentic western experience. Be it horseback rides, cattle drives, chuckwagon dinners or weeklong stays in the mountains, many offer a true ranching experience just minutes from downtown (flip to page 69 for a list of area outfitters).

You can also enjoy a guided ranch tour from the Community Agriculture Alliance.

The 3 ½-hour tours include visits to local working ranches and information about the county’s ranching heritage. Tours run from 1 to 4:30 p.m., with transportation

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It’s not to the point of being named “Motorsports Town USA,” but Steamboat Springs has a host of options for those who like a little more horsepower underfoot when exploring the area.

Once the snow melts in the high country, riders can head out into the hills on their own, or through guided ATV tours into the Routt National Forest with such companies as Steamboat Lake Outfitters. Either way, they’ll see more terrain than they would by pedal, hoof or hiking boot, and join a growing rank of riders participating in yet another way to recreate in Routt County.

On your own A diverse selection of area trails has put Steamboat Springs on the map for off-road dirt biking. Before the snow melts locally, many riders head to Sand Wash Basin, about 50 miles west of Craig. Ninety percent of the basin’s 165,000 acres are open for off-road travel, with even more user-created singletrack to the southwest. “It has hundreds of miles of twotrack, a lot of singletrack through washes and a big free-ride area with lots of hills and jumps,”

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says local competitive rider Brian Blake.

Other early-season, horsepower hot spots include a series of trails and roads 45 minutes south on Colorado Hwy 131 near the turn-off to Burns as well as those farther down the dirt road at Darby Creek.

Once the gates open to miles of trails on nearby national forest land (typically between June 15 and July 1), it’s game-on for shifting gears locally. Riders head full throttle to a smorgasbord of locations, including the trails and dirt roads of Rabbit Ears, Nipple Peak and Sand Mountain up north and the Flat Tops to the south. The only caveat: steer clear of entering the Mount Zirkel and Flat Tops wilderness areas.

“There’s a lot of beautiful country to explore,” says local Rob Stickler, who, through the Timberline Trail Riders club, helps the Forest Service with volunteer trail crews to clear logs off backcountry trails. “If you go over Buffalo Pass or up over Farwell (Mountain), it’s challenging and beautiful. There are plenty of ways to both cover country and look at scenery.”

Routt County’s main off-road offerings stem from the trail system where Forest Development Road 550 branches off Routt County Road 129 at the western foot of Hahn’s Peak.

Eastern neighbor Jackson County also has plenty of open trails, ranging from the vast timber rides in the State Forest State Park, to the 60-plus miles of dirt bike-only singletrack on the Snyder and Willow Creek trails near Rand and the state’s only OHV sand dune riding at the North Sand Hills Special Recreation Management Area. Other off-road public options include the Wolford Mountain area north of Kremmling; the singletrack trails between McCoy and Burns, and the technical trails at the Bocco Mountain SRMA near Wolcott.

Events Yampa Valley Sports Riders runs the only competition motocross track in northwest Colorado, recently hosting a pair of Rocky Mountain Motocross Association races at its track south of Craig.

The Hayden Speedway is a quarter-mile dirt track south of Hayden that hosts races about every other Saturday night from May 21 to Sept. 10. Bring the family and a picnic for an evening of high-speed, spectating fun.

Other events include the Steamboat Car Club shows and the Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup (June 16 to 19).

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2011 Summer Motor Sports Calendar ■ May 21, Hayden Speedway Opening Night ■ June 4, Hayden Speedway regular show ■ June 11, Hayden Speedway sport stock premier night ■ June 16 to 19, Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup, Steamboat Springs ■ June 25, Hayden Speedway street stock premier night (with Sprint visitors) ■ July 4, Steamboat Car Club exhibition at downtown Steamboat Fourth of July Parade.

■ July 9, Hayden Speedway IMCA modified showdown ■ July 22, Hayden Speedway late mods ■ August 6, Hayden Speedway super street’s premier night ■ August 13, Hayden Speedway regular show/dwarf cars ■ August 20, Hayden Speedway family night ■ August 27, Hayden Speedway Sprint visitors ■ August 29 to Sept. 1, Labor Day weekend Wild West Air Fest ■ Sept. 10, Hayden Speedway Harvest Cup Note: For Hayden Speedway events, general admission opens at 4:30pm, with racing starting at 6pm. Info: www.thehaydenspeedway.com

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The Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition and the Colorado State Parks OHV Registration Program (www.staythetrail. org) offer links to the Colorado State Parks registration website.Off-highway vehicles operating on any public lands or trails in Colorado must be registered with Colorado State Parks and out-of-state residents must purchase a Colorado nonresident OHV permit. Registration locations include various OHV dealers (Extreme Power Sports and Planet Powersports in Steamboat) or local state parks offices (Stagecoach, Steamboat Lake and State Forest).

■ BLM Little Snake Field Office, 455 Emerson Street, Craig; 970-826-5000 ■ BLM Kremmling Field Office, 2103 E. Park Ave., Kremmling; 970-724-3000 ■ U.S. Forest Service Hahn’s Peak Bears Ears Ranger District, 925 Weiss Dr., Steamboat Springs; 970-879-1870 ■ Extreme Power Sports, 300 River Road, Steamboat Springs; 970-879-9175 ■ Planet Powersports, 2989 Riverside Plaza, Steamboat Springs; 970-879-5138 ■ 2607 U.S. Hwy 40, Craig; 970-826-0060, 888-261-3303 ■ Steamboat Lake Outfitters, 60880 C.R. 129, Clark; 970-879-4404, 800-342-1889, www.steamboatoutfitters.com ■ Hayden Speedway, 37900 County Road 53, Hayden; www.thehaydenspeedway. com

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While Steamboat Springs’ relatively high altitude of 6,700 feet might leave some gasping for breath, it’ll do wonders for your golf game.

Haymaker Golf Course

In short, you’ll yell “Fore!” more here than you might elsewhere. The high altitude means your balls will fly higher than they do at lower elevations — in fact, the elevation will do more to carry your ball than anything else in your bag.

But playing a round of golf here is enjoyable for far more reasons than your increased flight time.

Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club

Steamboat boasts four beautiful golf courses, each unique in its design, location and playing style. And there’s an option for golfers of all budgets, from the family oriented Steamboat Golf Club west of downtown to the elite Catamount Ranch & Club, where you’ll need an invitation from a club member to play 18 holes on the Tom Weiskopf-designed mountain course.

Haymaker Golf Course: This city-owned, mountain links-style golf course plays anywhere from 5,059 to 7,308 yards. Greens fees for 18 holes range from $69 in the off-season (opening day to June 13, and Sept. 13 to closing day) to $98 in peak season. Twilight and 9-hole rates are available. Info: 970-879-1846, www.haymakergolf.com.

Steamboat Golf Club

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Catamount Ranch & Club: This 7,000-yard course on the east entrance to Steamboat

Springs was designed by Tom Weiskopf and offers stunning scenery of the Yampa Valley.

The private course is open to members and their guests. Info: 970-871-9200, www.catamountranchclub.com.

Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club: Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club is open to members and the public. The Robert Trent Jones-designed course is off Steamboat’s Clubhouse Drive near Mount Werner. Fish Creek meanders — or roars, depending on the time of year — through the course. Public fees for 18 holes range from $89 in the off-season (opening day to June 6, and Sept. 13 to closing day) to $140 during peak season. Guests of the Sheraton Steamboat Resort receive discounted rates. The par 72 course is 6,900 yards from the championship tees.

Info: 970-879-1391, www.rollingstoneranchgolf. com.

Steamboat Golf Club: Steamboat Golf Club, just west of Steamboat Springs, is a 9-hole course with challenging, tight fairways. The family oriented course, established in 1964, is the oldest in the Yampa Valley. Greens fees are $39 for 18 holes or $29 for nine holes. Info: 970-879-4295, www.steamboatgolfclub.com/.

Yampa Valley Golf Course: Yampa Valley Golf Course is 45 minutes west of Steamboat Springs in Craig. The 18-hole course is 6,500 yards from the tips. It is the most affordable golf option in the valley, with $38 green fees for 18 holes or $25 for nine holes. Call 970-8243673 or visit www.yampavalleygolf.com.

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Get your climbOn

Explore Steamboat

Steamboat Springs might not be Boulder or Yosemite when it comes to rock climbing, but there still are plenty of places to rope up and practice your moves.

Several gems dot the area, offering everything from bouldering and top-roping to sport and trad climbing. Most local climbers own a crash pad and a trad rack because if you live here and climb, you do it all.

Beginning in downtown Steamboat is Stahley Park, where you can top-rope short, difficult climbs along Butcherknife Creek. A little farther east is the Fish Creek Falls area, where you can hike the Uranium Mine trail to find bouldering and short top-rope routes. All climbs here are south-facing and unsheltered from the sun, so pick your times wisely.

Heading farther north, up Routt County Road 129 (Elk River Road) you’ll find Seedhouse Road just after the Clark Store. Along the north side of the road are some good sport/trad walls. Seedhouse Crag is the first, just after the Elk River Guest Ranch, and offers a dozen sport leads that are easily top-roped. Cougar Crag, just above Forest Service Road 430, has numerous sport and traditional leads overlooking Hinman Park. Valley View is a great little top-rope area for kids and is at the end of Hinman Park. Box Canyon crag is next down the road with a few sport climbs. Head up the North Fork trail and you’ll come to Hole in the Wall Canyon on the left, serving up some good sport climbs and a multi-pitch trad called the Needle, a classic twopitch climb to the top of a narrow tower. At the end of Seedhouse Road is the Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area, which has numerous Alpine adventure climbs … expect adventure!

And don’t forget about Rabbit Ears Pass. Just before the west summit is Harrison Creek Crag, offering great short top-ropes and bouldering.

The hike is short and the view is amazing. Then come the Domes, one of the best climbing spots in the region. At the top of Rabbit Ears, head eight miles south on Buffalo Park Road to a short trailhead to Rose Dome, offering mainly short sport climbs, or two miles farther to Sarvis Dome, in the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Area, for its multi-pitch trad routes up to 400 feet. Please note that it is closed until Aug. 1 each summer for peregrine falcon nesting sites. Farther south on Lynx Pass is Silver Creek trailhead, offering the largest concentration of bouldering in the area.

The only problem with most of the climbing areas here is that they are undocumented. Ski Haus sells an old guidebook detailing some of the areas, and Backdoor Sports can provide some information as well. Local climbing guide service Rocky Mountain Ventures can get you hand-drawn copies and digital photos for most areas. Guided tours of most areas are available, as well. Visit www.steamboatclimbing.com or call 970-870-8440. exploresteamboat.com

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Howelsen Ice Arena

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Tread of Pioneers Museum

Indoors

They say if you don’t like the weather in Colorado, wait 10 minutes.

But if Mother Nature does decide to deluge Steamboat for a day, you don’t have to wait to find something to do.

Well known for its outdoor pursuits, Steamboat also has plenty of options to keep you entertained out of the elements. Below are a few of our favorites (for more, see our Activity Guide on page 68).

Take in some art If you’re downtown on Lincoln Avenue and Eighth Street, pop into the free Steamboat Art Museum (970-870-1755) and check out the summer exhibits. Downtown Steamboat also is loaded with art galleries and cozy restaurants and coffee shops that exhibit the work of talented local artists.

Another place to engage your inner Van Gogh is the Depot Art Center (970-879-9008), home of the Steamboat Springs Arts Council, on 36 | Explore Steamboat Summer 2011

13th Street across the river from the Bud Werner Memorial Library. The Depot regularly features shows from local artists and sculptors, complete with a gallery selling local wares.

Embrace the past Steamboat has heritage, and to find it look no further than Tread of Pioneers Museum (800 Oak St., 970-879-2214), just one block north of Lincoln Avenue. The museum offers the area’s most extensive and comprehensive collection of Northwest Colorado and Steamboat Springs historic artifacts, from Ute Indian displays to the original suit from the Lighted Man. In conjunction with Historic Routt County, the museum also offers free weekly walking tours throughout July and August, focusing on historic buildings, architecture and even Steamboat’s Olympic heritage centered on Howelsen Hill.

Saddle up to the silver screen If taking in a movie is more to your liking, Steamboat has two movie theaters. Chief Plaza

Theater is right next to the Steamboat Art Museum downtown. The newer, six-screen Wildhorse Stadium Cinemas offers stadium seating in Wildhorse Marketplace off Mount Werner Road.

Fight fire with fire If the rain has you down, try colder or hotter versions. Head to Howelsen Ice Arena (970-879-0341) for open skating or even family drop-in hockey times, or Old Town Hot Springs (970-879-1828) for a 98- to 103-degree soak in its newly renovated mineral pools. It also offers water slides, a water-based climbing wall, kiddie and lap pools and a workout facility.

Tennis anyone?

If the rain’s making a racket on your condo roof, grab your own racquet (or rent one on site) and head to the six indoor, cushioned hard courts at the Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs (970-879-8400). Practice lobs, volleys, serves, ground strokes and more, either under the watchful eye of an instructor or against your friends and family members. exploresteamboat.com

dining right

A Guide to SteAmboAt ReStAuRANtS SummeR 2011

A best bet for breakfast & lunch!

THE SHACK

CAFE

INSIDE

The Shack — best bet for breakfast & lunch

When most of

Steamboat is still asleep at 6 a.m., the kitchen is bustling and the counter is full of regulars at The Shack Cafe.

The breakfast hot spot is usually full of workers having their morning coffee and locals scanning the headlines, perched on green bar stools in the rustic, wood-paneled restaurant on Lincoln Avenue.

Some local devotees have been known to visit The Shack for one and sometimes two meals a day, and seasonal residents will want to put a visit to the cafe on their to-do lists.

“We have people saying, ‘We had to go to The Shack before we left town,”’ said Merdy Davies, who has been serving pancakes and avocado burgers at The Shack for more than 20 years.

The Shack has been feeding hungry locals and tourists downtown since 1969. Current owners Jay and Marci Baverstock bought the then-Waffle Shack in 1978 after leaving jobs in California to live and raise their family in Steamboat Springs.

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The carefully crafted menu includes the classic bacon and eggs, homemade hash brown potatoes and grilled sourdough toast freshly cooked to order. The Hobo Special — eggs with onions, peppers, cheese and a choice of meat as well as hash browns and toast — is a local favorite.

Other popular breakfast favorites include the spicy huevos, The Shack’s kicked-up version of huevos rancheros, and the Jay’s choice, a traditional breakfast platter of bacon, eggs, pancakes and hash browns.

Diners can choose from three versions of eggs Benedict — traditional, Southwestern and vegetarian — each served with The Shack’s homemade hollandaise sauce.

While The Shack is best known for serving breakfast all day, the kitchen also offers lunch dishes beginning at 11 a.m. The lunch menu includes an extensive sandwich board, with offerings such as the standard club sandwich or French dip, served with onion rings, french fries, baked beans, coleslaw or cottage cheese.

Diners also can choose entree salads or Marci’s long-standing favorite — the best cheeseburger ever built.

Weekday breakfast and lunch specials are just $5.95.

Although The Shack mainly caters to the “meat and potatoes” crowd, a number of vegetarian options have been added to the menu in recent years. At breakfast, vegetarians have a variety of omelets and griddle dishes to choose from, including waffles, pancakes and French toast dishes. At lunchtime, vegetarians can choose between the veggie burger, grilled cheese sandwich and the grilled vegetable sandwich with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, avocado and cheese on whole wheat bread.

Customers can expect friendly and attentive service from the staff, many of whom have been there for years and greet regulars by their first names.

“People know they’ll find a familiar face here,” Davies said.

THE SHACK

items Breakfast The Shack $5.95 Specials Monday

Bacon or sausage, two eggs, hash browns and toast

Tuesday Biscuit with gravy, one egg, bacon and hash browns

Wednesday Huevos rancheros – spicy or regular, hash browns and toast

Thursday Jay’s Choice – two pancakes, two eggs, bacon and hash browns

Friday

Breakfast Hobo Burrito smothered in green chili with hash browns

Lunch Sandwiches & Salads The Club Triple-decker sandwich with turkey, Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on toasted wheat bread.

Grilled or Cold Vegetable Sandwich Tomato, onion, bell pepper, spinach, avocado and cheese on whole wheat bread

Hamburgers “Everything on em” Our hamburgers are 100% chuck grilled to order.

Almost 1/3 pound on a grilled bun with crisp lettuce, tomato, onion, a pickle wedge and smothered with the Shack’s special dressing.

Avocado Burger Our burger with sliced avocado and melted jack cheese

Chicken Tender Salad Chef salad with crispy chicken tenders and avocado

970.879.9975 740 Lincoln Ave., downtown Open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday to Sunday

Idyllically situated

at the base of Mount Werner, Truffle Pig is Steamboat’s newest and most vibrant mountainside dining establishment. The restaurant at One Steamboat Place is open daily for happy hour, dinner and Sunday brunch.

“While our service, setting and location are all premier, the creative flavors truly set us apart from any other restaurant in town,” notes Lance Thompson, director of operations for One Steamboat Place.

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Here are a few more reasons to stop by Truffle Pig: • Indoor and oudoor dining • Seating for 25 at the 45-foot-long bar • Six flatscreen TVs • Extensive wine list • Seasonally inspired farm-to-table cuisine • Creative signature cocktails • Great happy hour • Seasonal pig roasts • Best view of the mountain in Steamboat • Healthy children’s options • House-made daily pastas and flatbread • Voted Top 5 New Ski Resort Restaurants, Food & Wine 2011

And if you’re still not convinced, Truffle Pig’s most requested dishes speak for themselves: • Mussels and fries presented in a cast iron pot with a white wine and garlic confit • Truffle Pig bacon burger served on a brioche bun with aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato and onion • Baby beet salad

TRUFFLE PIG

items Cold East & West Coast Oysters Mignonette

Artisan Cheese Plate Quince, Candied Walnut

Hiramasa Crudo Passion Fruit, Shiso

Hot Berkshire Pork Belly Favas

Mussels & Fries in Cast Iron with White Wine, Confit Garlic

Flatbread Asparagus, Prosciutto, Piave Blue Cheese, Caramelized Onion, Bacon

Mains Today’s Handmade Pasta Steak Frites Kobe Flatiron, Shallot Compote

Pacific Halibut English Peas, Morels, Black Truffle

Colorado Lamb Artichokes, Green Garlic, Olives

Maine Lobster White Asparagus, Meyer Lemon, Rhubarb

Truffle Pig Bacon Burger Lettuce, Tomato Jam, Onion, Aged Cheddar, Brioche

970.879.7470

2250 Après Ski Way

Open Spring • Happy Hour, Dinner Wednesday - Saturday & Sunday Brunch Open Summer Everyday • Happy Hour, Dinner & Sunday Brunch www.trufflepigrestaurant.com

Noodles & More Saigon Cafe — an authentic Asian experience

Are you looking for the best

Asian food in Steamboat Springs? Look no further than Noodles & More Saigon Cafe, the restaurant chosen by more than 3,000 voters as the Best of the Boat!

The authentic Vietnamese cafe and full sushi bar brings together the freshest ingredients available to provide guests with authentic, traditional and extremely flavorful Vietnamese dishes. Favorites include shrimp spring rolls, Vietnamese crispy egg rolls, spicy beef noodle bowls and grilled pork, chicken or beef rice noodle bowls. The menu also features other Asian cuisines like curry, Thai dishes

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and much more. Try the Pad Thai or one of the special Asian salads.

bean sprouts — that you can add as you go. For a spicier meal, add a squirt of Sriracha hot chili sauce.

Noodles & More was voted one of the best places in Steamboat Springs to enjoy sushi and sashimi. Stop in for everything from your typical California roll and sashimi to specialties such as the Crouching Tiger roll, all served up by a sushi chef with more than 20 years of experience.

No matter what your preference, you’re sure to find the Asian dish of your dreams at Noodles & More. Owners Eric and Vicki Nguyen are committed to pleasing their customers, which is why so many come back for more.

Also on the menu is Pho, a Vietnamese soup that you can customize to your palate. It all starts with a spiced broth. Then choose whether you’d like a meat or vegetable bowl. Each is served with fresh garnishes — including limes, cilantro and

“We are dedicated to serving our customers great meals at a good price in a happy, relaxed setting. We hope our customers enjoy the food, which is prepared fresh daily with what we consider the highest quality ingredients and our own innovative touch,” Eric Nguyen said.

NOODLES & MORE

items Sushi & Sashimi Fresh Water Eel - Unagi Seared Albacore - Maguro Smelt Roe - Masago Sweet Shrimp - Amaebi Baked Yellowtail - Cheek

Special Rolls

Colorado Roll Tempura - Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Crab Mix Rainbow Roll - California Roll, Assorted Fish on Top Caterpillar Roll - Eel, Cucumber, Crab Avocado on Top Crouching Tiger Roll - Tuna Tataki on top, Shrimp Tempura Hot Tuna Juju Yaki Roll - Spicy Tuna, Cream Cheese, Jalapeno

House Specialties Including: Saigon Chow Fun Stir fry rice noodles with chicken, beef, shrimp and mixed vegetables

Saigon Chow Mein Stir fry crispy egg noodles with chicken, beef, shrimp and mixed vegetables Saigon Low Mein Stir fry soft egg noodles with chicken, beef, shrimp and mixed vegetables

Saigon Special Dish Deep fried shrimp paste, grilled pork, grilled beef, egg rolls, served with a variety of vegetables, rice noodles, rice paper on the side and Vietnamese dipping sauce

Take Out Service Available 970.870.1544

635 Lincoln Ave. Located downstairs at the corner of 7th and Lincoln Avenue Open Monday to Friday 11a.m. to 10p.m.

Saturday & Sunday 5p.m. to 10p.m.

The Tap House Sports Grill— where everybody knows your name

The Tap House Sports Grill —

in the heart of downtown Steamboat Springs between Seventh and Eighth streets — is the place to go to watch the game, grab a drink or sample hot wings. Tap House was voted the Best of the Boat for all three in the 2011 survey.

With more than 50 high-definition TVs and full satellite capability, Tap House provides sports programming that rivals any big-city sports bar. The bar often has been referred to as the Cheers of Steamboat — “the place where everybody knows your name.”

The analogy always puts a smile on the faces of local owners Gary Saxe and Melissa Baker.

“What really keeps our customers coming back is our quality food at very affordable prices,” Baker said.

The owners understand the need for a place

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where the entire family can enjoy a meal in a laid-back atmosphere.

by weight, usually selling 2 to 3 tons of wings a month.

Tap House offers all the traditional sports grill food — burgers and fries, battered chicken fingers, onion rings and heaping piles of nachos.

“Not only is Wing Night a great deal, but it has become a weekly social event,” Saxe said.

But the restaurant is equally proud of its authentic Mexican fare such as the quesadillas, burritos, fajitas and tacos.

And, of course, there are the buffalo wings. the Tap House offers nine varieties of wings: mild, medium, hot, super hot, hot barbecue, barbecue, spicy garlic, cajun and the ever-popular oriental barbecue — which uses local legend Dean Martin’s sauce. The other sauces are made locally by Wing-Time.

Tuesday is Wing Day at Tap House, when 33cent wings are offered from 11 a.m. to midnight.

Wing Day is so popular that owners track sales

If your appetite demands more than wings after a long day of enjoying the Yampa Valley, Tap House has appealing entree choices, as well.

Take your pick from ribs, a half chicken, a tuna dinner, an 8-ounce sirloin steak, a 12-ounce New York Strip or a 16-ounce rib-eye.

All are served with your choice of soup or salad, french fries, mashed potatoes and gravy or rice for $9.95 to $19.95.

To wash it all down, Tap House proudly offers more beers on tap — 21 — than any other restaurant in town. Domestics, imports and microbrews are available at a reasonable price.

But a delicious meal is only half the deal. Saxe

TAP HOUSE

items Appetizers Nachos Piled high with spicy chicken, melted cheese, guacamole, sour cream and salsa. $8.25

French Onion Soup

Traditional French Onion Soup baked to perfection $4.75

Entrees

Philly-Style Classic Steak Sandwich Topped with grilled onions, peppers and melted mozzarella.

Choice of fries, salad or mashed potatoes $8.95

Ribs

½ rack of St. Louis Style Ribs, smothered in Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce…what more needs to be said? $15.95

Grand Slam Burger

Start with our Classic Burger, topped with Swiss cheese, bacon & sauteed shrooms.

Choice of fries, salad or mashed potatoes $8.50

Fajitas

and Baker are avid supporters of local and Colorado sports teams and events.

Tap House owns an impressive collection of sports memorabilia, including and honoring the hundreds of Olympians who have competed or lived in Ski Town USA.

Best fajitas in town! Steak, chicken, shrimp or portabello with sizzling, sauteed fresh vegetables $12.95

Fish Tacos

Your choice of blackened, grilled or fried Ahi on corn tortillas, topped with cabbage and our homemade chipotle sauce $12.95

Plus, the 50 TVs ensure there is not a bad sports-viewing seat in the house. You won’t miss any of your home team’s games while you are on vacation!

“Our philosophy is to be able to get any sports available by cable, Direct TV or satellite, including high-definition sports,” Saxe said.

The restaurant and bar area also feature the popular NTN Network, a national sports, trivia and poker interactive game. There’s no cost to play.

While waiting for your meal to arrive or for others to finish, children and adults can entertain themselves with the restaurant’s arcade games, two foosball tables and internet jukebox.

970.879.2431 729 Lincoln Ave., downtown or visit www.exploresteamboat.com and search Tap House

Harwigs/L’Apogee — a unique, elegant dining experience

Photo by Laura Brewer

Family owned for 30 years, Harwigs/L’Apogee is a true locals favorite. Offering a dining experience from all ranges of the taste and price spectrum, it is sure to please everyone.

Harwigs’ innovative chefs create a new delicous menu each month, offering culinary delights prepared from the freshest ingredients available. From farm to table, Harwigs’ thrives on locally grown vegetables and greens from Elkstone Farms, herbs from the chef ’s garden as well as eggs, lamb and poultry directly from Routt County ranches.

Although the menu is ever changing, a few favorites include sweet potato gnocchi with English

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“With its cozy, warmly decorated dining rooms and gracious staff, this charming eatery in the 1880 Harwig Building serves impeccably prepared, innovative fare...”

-The Denver Post (9/13/2009)

peas, pecorino and brown butter vinaigrette. Arugula and duck confit salad with strawberry port dressing and petit basque. Yampa Valley lamb chops, grilled oyster mushrooms, roasted fingerling potatoes, truffled compound butter and glace de veau.

The wine list at Harwigs/ L’Apogee is one of the best in the country, having recieved the “Best Award of Excellence” from Wine Spectator for the past 25 years. Take advantage of the free wine tastings on Wednesday nights to find new favorites. The wine bar menu completes the experience, offering small plates to compliment the wine selection. Tuesday night is Harwigs Night where you can spend your dining dollar wisely with classic dishes that have been favorites for years.

If you are looking for a intimate culinary experience, reserve the wine cellar with seating for as many as 10. Chefs prepare custom menus, with wines carefully selected to compliment the flavors. For larger

“Harwigs/L’Apogee is delightful, a place to sit and savor every bite ... It’s also worth checking out the wine cellar if you can.

Our service at Harwigs ... was impeccable.”

-The Chicago Tribune parties, Harwigs/L’Apogee has a private upstairs room that will accommodate up to 40 guests.

If you want a truly unique, dining experience, in a relaxed Steamboat atmosphere, be sure to stop by Harwigs/L’Apogee. It is an evening you will not forget.

Photo by Laura Brewer

Photo by Laura Brewer

Photo by Laura Brewer

Harwigs/L’Apogee “owner Jamie Jenny has created a masterpiece in fine dining for the past 30 years in a small, cozy and beautifully appointed space ... Most amazing is the wine list, with a depth to rival that of the best restaurants on both coasts.”

-The Washington Times (2/16/2008)

Harwigs/L’Apogee is located on Lincoln Avenue between 9th and 10th streets

970.879.1919 911 Lincoln Ave., downtown Open 5 p.m. nightly

Hungry Dog — Steamboat’s only creative hot dog experience Brad Somers is looking forward to a solid hot dog season this summer in Steamboat. And his Hungry Dog kiosk at 7th and Lincoln is just the place to satisfy people’s hot dog hankering.

“Steamboat’s a great hot dog town,” says Somers, who has lived here for seven years and opened up Hungry Dog in October 2010.

“Our hot dogs are 100 percent beef, we’re in a great location, and we’re open late for people who are still hungry after the sun sets.”

Indeed, his dog stand remains open until 2 a.m. on the weekends to satiate stomachgrowling night owls. For Somers, the secret is in the meat. All of his mainstay dogs are made from high-quality, 100 percent Vienna beef. Add to this the fact that he grew up in Chicago, and knows how a good hot dog should taste, and you get a welcome, affordable addition to Steamboat’s culinary scene.

Hungry Dog’s best seller is the Chicago-style ($3.75), which comes on a poppy seed bun with mustard, green relish, onion, tomato, sport peppers, a pickle and celery salt. The signature Hungry Dog ($6.75) — featuring two footlong hot dogs in one bun with chili, cheese, sour cream and onions — is also a top-seller, as is the New York dog, which comes with sauerkraut and mustard. In all, Somers slings 15 different styles of hot dogs from around the world, including elk, veggie, corn and turkey dogs — enough options to satisfy every dog connoisseur under the sun — as well as chili, pretzels, nachos, ice cream, drinks and more.

“I try to keep it affordable for everyone from locals to visitors,” he says. “And the key is that they’re all beef, so they taste great and are good for re-fueling those lost carbs from the day’s activity.”

Perhaps no one knows this better than Carson Harper, winner of the end-of-the-skiseason hot dog eating contest Hungry Dog hosted this spring. Harper wolfed down six Vienna beef dogs in five minutes to take home Top Dog honors.

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HUNGRY DOG

items The Hungry Dog ~ 2 footlong hot dogs, chili, sour cream, cheddar cheese, onions.

Chicago Dog ~ Hot dog, poppy seed bun, yellow mustard, sweet green pickle relish, onions,tomato wedges, pickle spear, sport peppers, celery salt

New York Dog ~ Hot dog, mustard, sauerkraut Dutch Dog ~ Hot dog, ketchup, mayo

Border Dog ~ Hot dog, onions, jalapeno peppers, salsa

Atlanta Slaw Dog ~ Hot dog, chili, coleslaw, cheddar cheese, onions Harry Caray Dog ~ Hot dog, poppy seed bun, coleslaw and ketchup

Portuguese Dog ~ Hot dog, carrot shreds, shoe string onions, ketchup Boston Dog ~ Hot dog, baked beans, onions

Cincinnati Cheese Coney ~ Hot dog, cheddar cheese, onions, chili Seattle Cream Cheese Dog ~ Hot dog, toasted bun, cream cheese Steamboat Dog ~ Elk dog, coleslaw, barbeque sauce, onions

Veggie Dog ~ Veggie dog, onions, tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, cheddar cheese

New for summer 2011 we will be serving up Corn Dogs, Bratwurst & Turkey Dogs

970.819.2224

Located at the Corner of 7th & Lincoln Downtown www.hungrydogofsteamboat.com

Steamboat Meat & Seafood Co. — quality, service and value

Best Caterer Best SeafoodBest Deli Best Sandwich

Steamboat Meat & Seafood Co. was originally known as the Steamboat Seafood Co. in 1982. Its goal was to bring the freshest seafood to the Rocky Mountains. In 1999, Steamboat Meat & Seafood Co. was formed from OK Meats. The eatery has since grown into Northwest Colorado’s largest wholesale food purveyor.

Today, the store offers fresh and frozen seafood, meats, gourmet sausages, homemade pasta and a wide variety of other items.

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Steamboat Meat & Seafood Co. strives to be a leader in fresh fish, meats and other specialty items while maintaining a strict adherence to the highest standards of quality, service and value.

Steamboat Meat & Seafood also offers full-service, off-premises catering in the Steamboat Springs area.

Let the professional staff provide you and your guests with a unique gourmet experience for any occasion.

Contact them today to discuss your event possibilities.

An array of other services also are available including game processing, the making of their famous jerky and more.

Steamboat Meat & Seafood Co. is the shop for all of your meal preparation needs. Whether you’re looking to prepare a delicious seafood dinner at home or you’re looking for a quick lunch downtown, Steamboat Meat & Seafood Co. won’t disappoint.

Steamboat Meat & Seafood Co. is a USDA-inspected facility and is HACCP certified.

FRESH MARKET

items Live Lobsters, King Crab Legs, Wild Caught Salmon, Tuna, Scallops & Shrimp Oysters, Mussels, Clams & Caviar All-Natural Beef & Lamb, Buffalo & Elk Organic Poultry Award-Winning Jerky Gourmet House-Made Sausage Guidos Pasta Factory, Fresh cut to order, Raviolis & Gnocci Global experts, Specialty foods Full-service catering department Deli Sandwiches Made to Order

Featured Lunch Items French Quarter Turkey

Oven roasted turkey, sliced Brie cheese, roasted red peppers, red onions, lettuce, tomatoes with a Cajun mayonaise on a baguette.

Deno’s Roast Beef

Thinly sliced Roast Beef piled high, horseraddish chedder cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onions with Dean’s special sour-mayonaise on a French baguette.

Tarragon Chicken Salad

Tender chunks of chicken breast mixed with sour cream, mayonnaise, tarragon, celery and onion served on a croissant with lettuce and tomato

Steamboat Meat and Seafood Co. is located on Yampa Street between 10th and 11th streets

970.879.3504 1030 Yampa St., downtown Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday

If you’re looking for the best Steamboat has to offer, look no further than Mahogany Ridge Brewery & Grill. The restaurant rose to the top in the 2011 Best of the Boat survey. Mahogany Ridge was voted first for Best Happy Hour, Best Late Night Fare, Best Beer Selection and Best Cocktails.

Mahogany Ridge is also the town’s only brewery, offering 30 craft-brewed beer styles throughout the year. There are 7 on tap at any given time ranging from the renowned Alpenglow, a rich amber ale, to Uncle Daryl’s Dunkelweizen, a Bavarian wheat beer with a banana and clove aroma.

And, it’s the only restaurant with a dipping menu. Entrees come with two chef-recommended dipping sauces or patrons can choose from any of the 20 dipping sauces on the menu ranging from apple chutney to porter cream made with Mahogany’s Powder Cat Porter.

Mahogany Ridge stands out for its high-quality food. “People come in and are definitely surprised

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by the food,” owner Charlie Noble said. “It’s not your typical brewpub fare.”

For example, not many brewpubs offer adobo rubbed lamb sirloin, Caribbean jerk spiced duck breast or the dozens of other internationally inspired dishes on Mahogany’s menu.

Veteran Steamboat chef Jason Salisbury has manned the kitchen since Mahogany opened in 2003. Salisbury loves to travel, especially to Central and South America, and always brings back new cuisine ideas from his trips. For example, a trip to Costa Rica influenced the marinade Salisbury uses for the spicy tuna ceviche, and Salisbury’s visit to Savannah, Ga., prompted the southwestern shrimp and grits to make its way onto the Mahogany menu.

Noble and Salisbury are veterans of the Steamboat restaurant business. Noble started with the Steamboat Brewery and Tavern as the brewer in 1993 and

stayed with the business until it closed in 2002.

He came back to the brewery when it reopened as Mahogany Ridge in 2003 and bought the restaurant in 2004 with his wife, Nancy. Salisbury worked for La Montana as a chef for 9 years before coming to Mahogany Ridge when it opened. He’s been there ever since.

Together Noble, Salisbury, sous-chef Brad Bates and Manager Jake Owens have created a winning formula — great food and hand-crafted beers in a wonderful setting downtown. And the prices accommodate just about anyone. “Locals say it’s their go-to place,” Noble said. “They’re always satisfied, and they never break the bank.”

Dinner is served at Mahogany from 4 to 10 p.m. Happy hour, featuring half-price drinks and $1 tapas, is from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The restaurant also does a late-night happy hour from 10 to midnight, with half-price appetizers and $2 pints.

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Adobo Rubbed Lamb Sirloin: Grilled medium rare and served with a toasted quinoa relleno rosemary mint mojo & red bell pepper cilantro sauces.

Maple Glazed Chicken Breast: Naturally raised bone in chicken stuffed with cranberries and pecans and served over wild rice pilaf with apple chutney and porter cream sauces Tandoori Spiced Yellowfin Tuna: Pan seared rare and served over warmed Israeli cous cous with Serrano lime mojo and sriracha miso sauces

Garlic Sage Rubbed Buffalo Steak: Grilled medium rare and served over white cheddar mashed potatoes with red bell pepper cilantro and porter cream sauces

Yucatan Pork Tenderloin: Achiote rubbed and grilled medium with toasted corn polenta, smoked tomato demi glace and spicy black bean sauces Chile Rubbed Beef Tournedos: Naturally raised Harris Ranch filet grilled medium rare and served on a garlic mashed potato tostada with smoked tomato demi glace and porter cream sauces

Caribbean Jerk Spiced Duck Breast: Pan seared and served with Cuban fried plantains, guava habanero and sriracha miso sauces

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Dipping Sauces: Apple Chutney, Chipotle Aioli, Creole Remoulade, Guava Habanero, Mango Salsa, Porter Cream, Red Bell Pepper Cilantro, Rosemary Mint Mojo, Serrano-Lime Mojo, Smoked Tomato Demi Glace, Soy Mignonette, Spicy Black Bean, Sriracha-Miso, Thai Barbeque, Thai Peanut and Wasabi Cream.

Note: Mahogany Ridge also offers a variety of salads, soups, sandwiches and burgers as well as the following Brewery Plates: Tofu Noodle Bowl, Thai BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Halibut Fish & Chips, Mahogany Fried Chicken, Penne Primavera and Blackened Salmon Noodle Bowl.

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A brief timeline of Steamboat Springs Spanish explorers Francisco Atanasio Dominguez and Silvestre Velez de Escalante explore northwestern Colorado, camping on the White River 65 miles southwest of Steamboat Springs.

1776

Thomas Jefferson Farnham expedition passes through area First settlement established at Hahn’s Peak.

Sir George Gore forges wagon road over Gore Pass, ventures near Steamboat Springs.

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1843

Namesake springs cease to “chug” when railroad bed gets laid above it.

Crawford organizes Steamboat Springs Townsite Company.

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1866

Last Native American uprising in U.S. history occurs at White River Indian Agency, spawning two-year-long confrontation.

1875

1879

Gold discovered at Hahn’s Peak

Steamboat Springs name originates when three French trappers, traveling along Yampa River, hear a “chug chug” sound.

John C. Fremont expedition travels through currentday Routt County.

Region’s first permanent settler, James Crawford, brings his family to the area, living among the Ute Indians. Builds first “bath house” at hot springs.

1881

Legendary cowboys and outlaws pass through town, including Butch Cassidy, Kit Carson and Jeff Bridger.

1884

Northwestern Colorado Utes relocated to Utah reservation. Legend stated that Ute leader reportedly places a curse on Yampa Valley, saying those who come will never be able to leave.

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1908

Town of Steamboat Springs officially incorporates.

James Hoyle brings printing press to town; Steamboat Pilot begins publication (has appeared weekly ever since).

Early Steamboat, 1889 Courtesy: Tread of Pioneers Museum, Steamboat Springs, CO

— Sources: coloradoskihistory.com; yampavalley.info; familytravelcolorado.com; ehow.com; steamboatsprings-realestate.com; rockiesguide.com; mtn-resorts.com.

Steamboat Springs sends first skier to the Olympics.

John Steele, first Olympic skier Courtesy: Tread of Pioneers Museum, Steamboat Springs, CO

Town ships more cattle that anywhere else in U.S. Perry-Mansfield Camp was established in Strawberry Park, still continuing as the oldest performing arts center in the nation.

Ski area renamed Mount Werner after death of local Olympic skier Buddy Werner.

Norwegian and Barnum and Bailey Circus star Carl Howelsen (the “Flying Norseman”) arrives and introduces ski jumping.

Winter Carnival established

1909

1913

1915

Ski area installs snowmaking system

Storm Mountain ski area founder James Temple gets permission to use phrase “Champagne Powder,” coined by Kremmling rancher Joe McElroy.

1932

First passenger train arrives to replace stage lines.

Official rodeo grounds built (in earlier days, spectators formed a circle).

Howelsen Hill opens (oldest continuously running ski area in Colorado).

1947

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1961

Billy Kidd, first U.S. men’s skier to win an Olympic medal in skiing, moves to town.

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The Associated Press calls Steamboat Springs “Ski Town USA.”

1973

Local Nelson Carmichael wins Olympic bronze medal in moguls.

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Mountain Village, at the base of the ski area, annexed to town, doubling its size.

First Poma lift opens at Storm Mountain Ski Area.

Ski area allows snowboarding Local Sherman Poppen invents snowboard predecessor by joining two 36-inch skis and calling it the “Snurfer.”

Carl Howelsen, 1917 Courtesy: Tread of Pioneers Museum, Steamboat Springs, CO

Local Nordic combined skiers Johnny Spillane, Todd Lodwick and Billy Demong bring home six Olympic medals from winter games in Vancouver, British Columbia

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trophy animals and a healthy harvest.

Rack up another reason to visit Steamboat Springs. That’s what bow, muzzleloader and rifle hunters, say, anyway, as Northwest Colorado offers some of the best elk hunting in the country.

Northwest Colorado is home to some of the largest elk herds in the country — including the 17,670-strong Bears Ears herd and 42,890-strong White River herd — making it a top destination for hunters from around the world.

And these numbers are right where the Division of Wildlife wants them. “There are a lot of animals in both populations,” says the DOW’s Randy Hampton. “We’re right at the desired range for a healthy biological range for those populations.”

Steamboat and Craig provide ideal staging areas for the hundreds of thousands of acres of public and private hunting lands in the Yampa Valley.

With the clock winding down to the 2011 big game season, local wildlife officials predict a strong year with plenty of

Experienced hunters can go it alone, but dozens of local professional outfitters are happy to lead you and your friends on a guided hunting trip. The 2011 elk and deer season kicks off in late August for archery hunters. Muzzle-loading rifle season begins in September, followed by traditional rifle seasons in mid-October.

Bull elk may make for the best photos, but they’re far from the only game in town. Hunters in the region also can obtain licenses for grouse, cottontail rabbit, mountain lion, black bear, moose and pronghorn antelope and others, each animal offering its own challenges and rewards for hunters.

The Colorado Division of Wildlife offers comprehensive information at www.wildlife.state.co.us. Colorado Hunter, Northwest Colorado’s most comprehensive hunting publication, also is a tremendous resource.

The 2011 edition publishes Aug. 20. To have a copy mailed to you for free, call 970-871-4232 or visit www.steamboatpilot. com/freemagazine.

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Head out on the town at night and you’ll find plenty of western wildlife. But there’s another type of wildlife that’s even more at home in the Yampa Valley.

Our mountains and valleys support a wealth of wild animals. They enjoy pristine wilderness, fresh air and plenty of room to roam just like we do.

Black bears, moose, elk, deer, antelope, mountain lions, lynx, fox, bald eagles, sandhill cranes and more are just some of the wildlife you’ll find throughout Routt County. And you’re likely to see many of them during your visit.

The local black bear population is as strong as ever (just ask any local with sarvisberry bushes), and Northwest Colorado’s elk herds are among the largest and healthiest in the nation, making Steamboat one of the best big game hunting destinations in the country. Look for the latter in fields and meadows along the Elk and Yampa valley floors, or in the timber off trails wherever you’re hiking.

Even moose find plenty of room to roam in Routt County. You’ll find them in marshes and

fields atop Rabbit Ears Pass and Buffalo Pass, or even meandering through meadows closer to town. Willow bushes are their favorite source of food.

With tens of thousands of acres of national forest land, private ranch land and dedicated wilderness areas, Routt County provides ideal habitat and protection for smaller species as well, from waterfowl and other birds to pika and chipmunks.

areas to get deeper into wildlife habitat.

Just heed a few pointers. Never feed wildlife or entice it to approach you or others. Wild animals can be dangerous, especially if they perceive you as a threat. Report any incidents to the Colorado Division of Wildlife (970-870-2197).

Find a great introduction to local wildlife at the U.S. Forest Service office on the eastern edge of Steamboat (925 Weiss Drive, 970-8702299) and at the Steamboat Lake State Park visitor center a half hour north on Routt County Road 129 (970-879-3922). The visitor center also has petting pelts for kids and other interpretive displays.

For bird watching, consider a stop at the Nature Conservancy-operated Carpenter Ranch (970-276-4626), just a 25-minute drive west on U.S. Highway 40 from Steamboat; or the Chuck Lewis State Wildlife Area off River Road (Routt County Road 14) to the south.

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There’s plenty to do in town. But point your wagon outside city limits and your options open up like the terrain.

Just a half-hour drive in any direction lands you in some of the most beautiful spots in Northwest Colorado, away from the crowds and hustle and bustle of Steamboat Springs. And if you have even more time, the world is truly your Rocky Mountain oyster.

Here are a few of our favorite nearby destinations: ■ Hahn’s Peak: is the conical mountain standing like a lone sentry in the northern part of Routt County. It’s also one of the more popular local hikes. At the top of Hahn’s Peak is the old Lookout Tower dating to 1912. Enjoy the 360-degree views from the exposed 10,839-foot summit. Hike it in the morning to avoid afternoon thunderstorms.

To get there, head north on Routt County Road 129 (Elk River Road) to the tiny settlement of Columbine and take a right (east) on Forest Development Road 490. Take the two consecutive left-hand forks in the road after 1.8 miles for access to the 1158 trail to the summit, open only to foot travel. Refuel with a breakfast burrito at the Hahn’s Peak Cafe in Hahn’s Peak Village. This quiet community was once the seat of Routt County, and chances are good the Hahn’s Peak Area Historical Society’s historic schoolhouse and free museum will be open for quick glimpse into the area’s storied mining past.

■ Steamboat Lake and Pearl Lake: The 1,053-acre Steamboat Lake reservoir, 27 miles north of Steamboat, has a full-service marina and is one of only three lakes in Colorado to receive the Colorado Wildlife Commission’s Gold Medal rating for fishing. Nearby 16764 | Explore Steamboat Summer 2011

acre Pearl Lake reservoir offers more solitude with its wakeless restrictions and non-electric campsites. Note: Neither park is as forested as it used to be, because of the Forest Service’s pine beetle eradication efforts. Call 800678-2267 or visit www.parks.state.co.us for campsite reservations.

■ Stagecoach Reservoir: Another state park reservoir, 17 miles south of Steamboat, Stagecoach encompasses 780 surface acres of water with an annual stock of 35,000 rainbow trout. And the tailwaters below the dam offer some of the best fishing around (but you didn’t hear that from us). Head to Morrison Cove parking lot and hook up with the gravel Elk Run Trail, part of the intermediate 10-mile loop around the reservoir, for a peaceful bike ride on the quieter south shore. The wetlands area on the west end, with decks along the river inlet, gives bird watchers a chance to spot cranes, herons and waterfowl.

■ Rabbit Ears Peak: The iconic 10,654-foot twin pinnacles loom over the Continental Divide and demand hikers scramble up the final steep pitches of lava rock at the end of this otherwise easy 2.5-mile hike through aspens and open Alpine meadows covered in wildflowers. Head 20 miles east of Steamboat on U.S. Highway 40 to the Dumont Lake Campground turnoff on the left (north) side of the highway. Head up Forest Development Road 315 for 1 ½ miles past the campground turnoff and turn left on FDR 311 to the trailhead and parking for Grizzly Creek Road (291).

■ Gilpin Lake: The 6-mile hike to this deep blue 29-acre Alpine lake is popular for good reason. The lake hangs on the edge of a dramatic landscape in the heart of the Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area, perched beneath Mount Zirkel and Big Agnes mountains.

Head north on Routt County Road 129 (Elk

River Road) to Clark, turn right (east) at Seedhouse Road (C.R. 64) and go 10 miles to the Slavonia trailhead. Trail 1161 steadily follows Gilpin Creek up through mixed terrain.

■ Devil’s Causeway: Not for the faint of heart, this narrow passageway links two mountainous buttes in Flat Tops Wilderness Area via a rocky ridge barely wider than your wagon wheels. Ignore the sweeping views to focus on the exposed lava rock-ridge arête that narrows to a few feet and drops more than 1,000 feet to the valley floor on either side. Rumor has it that cowboys used to have to blindfold their horses to lead them across. Take Colorado Highway 131 south to Yampa, and then County Road 7 west to Forest Development Road 900 to the East Fork Trailhead (1119) at the Stillwater Reservoir. An easy mile along the north side of the reservoir gets you into the wilderness boundary, then it’s another mile switch-backing up the final talus slope (at 11,600 feet) to the unforgettable crossing.

■ Carpenter Ranch: The Carpenter Ranch, 20 miles west of Steamboat on the north side of U.S. 40, offers an easy nature hike option at the sprawling 906-acre Nature Conservancy preserve. The Yampa River Preserve is free and open to the public from dawn until dusk. No pets allowed.

■ Trapper’s Lake: For a full day’s outing, pack the car with a picnic and take the two-hour drive to Trapper’s Lake in the Flat Tops Wilderness Area. There, you can fish, hike, stroll along the shore and rent a canoe or rowboat to float beneath some of the best scenery in the state. You also can camp or stay overnight in a rustic cabin. Get there via dirt road by heading south on Colorado Highway 131, turning right at County Road 17 and heading over Dunkley Pass; or head to Craig on U.S. 40, turn left (south) on Colorado Highway 13, left again at C.R. 8 and right at C.R. 8A. exploresteamboat.com

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DINING Best Grab-and-Go Lunch 1. Backcountry Provisions 2. Azteca Taqueria 3. The Drunken Onion Get & Go Kitchen

Best Caterer 1. The Drunken Onion Get & Go Kitchen 2. Steamboat Meat & Seafood Co. 3. Marno’s Custom Catering

Best Delicatessen 1. Steamboat Meat & Seafood Co. 2. Bamboo Market 3. City Market

Best New Restaurant 1. Sweetwater Grill 2. Truffle Pig 3. Routt County Roadhouse

Best Mexican

Best Children’s Clothing Store

1. Fiesta Jalisco 2. Cantina 3. Tequila’s

1. Walmart 2. BAP 3. Ski Haus

Best Asian

Best Home Decor

1. Noodles & More Saigon Cafe 2. Saketumi 3. Canton Chinese Restaurant

1. Annie’s Home Consignments 2. Ace Hardware 3. Romick’s Into the West

Most Vegetarian Friendly

Best Hardware Store

1. Bamboo Market 2. Freshies 3. Healthy Solutions

1. Ace at the Curve 2. Steamboat Lumber 3. Harbert Lumber

Best Wings

Best Jewelry Store

1. The Tap House Sports Grill 2. Double Z Bar & BBQ 3. Steamboat Smokehouse

1. Hofmeister Personal Jewelers 2. The Silver Lining 3. Steamboat Art Co.

Best Steak

Best Convenience Store

1. Ore House at Pine Grove 2. Cafe Diva 3. Old West Steakhouse

1. Space Station 2. Loaf ’N Jug 3. Kum & Go, Curve Plaza

Best Pizza

Best Gift Shop

1. Brooklynn’s Pizzeria 2. Soda Creek Pizza 3. Blue Sage Pizza

1. All That Jazz 2. Lyon Drug Store 3. Steamboat Art Co.

Best Sit-Down Lunch

Best Sporting Goods Store

1. Freshies 2. Creekside Cafe & Grill 3. Winona’s

1. Ski Haus 2. Sports Authority 3. Steamboat Ski & Bike Kare

Best Seafood

Best Place to Get Your Skis/Snowboards Tuned

1. Steamboat Meat & Seafood Co. 2. Cafe Diva 3. Saketumi

SHOPPING

Best Sandwich

Best Liquor Store

1. Backcountry Provisions 2. Freshies 3. Steamboat Meat & Seafood Co.

1. Central Park Liquor 2. Arctic Liquors 3. Steamboat Discount Liquor

Best Bar

Best Grocery Store

1. Ghost Ranch Saloon 2. Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill 3. Sunpie’s Bistro

1. City Market 2. Safeway 3. Bamboo Market

Best Salad

Best Men’s Clothing Store

1. Freshies 2. Ore House at Pine Grove 3. Rex’s American Grill & Bar

1. Allen’s Clothing 2. Zirkel Trading 3. Ski Haus

Best Bakery

Best Women’s Clothing Store

1. Chocolate Soup Pastry Cafe 2. Winona’s 3. Freshies

1. Moose Mountain Trading Co. 2. Ski Haus 3. Kali’s Boutique

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1. Ski Haus 2. Steamboat Ski & Bike Kare 3. Christy Sports

Best Ski/Snowboard Rental 1. Ski Haus 2. Black Tie Ski Rentals 3. Steamboat Ski & Bike Kare

Best Bike Shop 1. Steamboat Ski & Bike Kare 2. Orange Peel 3. Ski Haus

Best Secondhand Store 1. Annie’s Home Consignments 2. Deja Vu Boutique 3. LIFT-UP of Routt County

Best Pharmacy 1. Lyon Drug Store 2. City Market 3. Walmart

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Best Place to Buy a Book

Best Recurring Event

Best Accountant

1. Off the Beaten Path Bookstore 2. Epilogue Book Co. 3. Bud Werner Memorial Library

1. Steamboat Springs Free Summer Concert Series 2. Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series 3. Bud Light Rocks the Boat free concert series

1. Dana Tredway 2. Kari Nelson 3. Bart Ingallis

Best Wedding Ceremony Venue

1. Ken Roche of Total Service PHD 2. Mike Smith of Smith’s Plumbing 3. Jeff Herfurtner of Jeff’s Plumbing LLC

Best Pet Supply Store 1. Paws ’N Claws ’N Things 2. Elk River Farm & Feed 3. Pet Kare Clinic

Best Nursery/Gardening Store 1. Windemere Landscape & Garden Center 2. Gecko Landscape & Design 3. Tall Tulips Flower Shop

Best Place to Buy a Car 1. Steamboat Motors 2. Cook Chevrolet and Subaru 3. Denver

1. Steamboat Ski Area 2. Yampa River Botanic Park 3. Lake Catamount

Best Wedding Reception Venue 1. Catamount Ranch & Club 2. Steamboat Ski Area 3. Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp

Best Place for Free Wi/Fi

COMMUNITY

1. Bud Werner Memorial Library 2. Amante Coffee 2. Steaming Bean Coffee Co.

Best Local Band

Most Eligible Bachelor

1. Missed the Boat 2. Loose Change 3. Worried Men

Best Musician 1. Randy Kelley 2. Steve Boynton 3. Mark Walker

Best Music Venue 1. Ghost Ranch Saloon 2. Strings Music Pavilion 3. Howelsen Hill amphitheater

Best Place to Dance 1. Ghost Ranch Saloon 2. Old Town Pub 3. Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp

Best DJ 1. Brian Alpart (DJ Also Starring) 2. Tony Counts (Kat-N-Tha-Hat) 3. Kip Strean

Best Radio Station

1. Mike Flynn 2. Michael David Bauk 3. Sam Spillane

Most Eligible Bachelorette 1. Mindy Mulliken 2. Harper Louden 3. Natalie Simmins

Best Place to Work (large employer) 1. SmartWool 2. Yampa Valley Medical Center 3. Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp.

Best Neighborhood 1. Old Town 2. The Sanctuary 3. Fairview

Best Playground 1. Lil’ Toots Park 2. Whistler Park 3. Strawberry Park Elementary School

Best Public Park

Best Plumber

Best Childcare Facility (Infant to Pre-K) 1. Discovery Learning Center 2. GrandKids Child Care Center 3. Young Tracks

Best Veterinarian 1. Pet Kare Clinic 2. Steamboat Veterinary Hospital 3. Mount Werner Veterinary Hospital

Best Real Estate Agency 1. Prudential Steamboat Realty 2. Colorado Group Realty 3. Steamboat Village Brokers

Best Hair Salon 1. Hair On Earth 2. Bella Salon 3. Wildhorse Salon

Best Place for Men’s Haircut 1. 10th Street Barbershop 2. Mountain Cuts 3. Prime Kuts

Best Fitness Center/Gym 1. Old Town Hot Springs 2. Steamboat Pilates, Yoga & Fitness 3. Anytime Fitness

Best Spa 1. Waterside Day Spa 2. Rocky Mountain Day Spa 3. Life Essentials Wellness Spa

Best Place to get a Massage 1. Old Town Hot Springs 2. Rocky Mountain Day Spa 3. Waterside Day Spa

1. 105.5 KFMU 2. 96.9 KBCR 3. 88.5 KUNC

1. Yampa River Botanic Park 2. Howelsen Hill 3. Lil’ Toots Park

Best Art Gallery

SERVICES

1. Erica Olson of Heartfre Massage 2. Kristi Castle of Rythmic Touch 3. Ali Boehm of Kneading Hands

1. Artists’ Gallery of Steamboat 2. K. Saari Gallery 3. Steamboat Art Museum

Best Auto Mechanic/Auto Repair

Best Physical Therapy Office

Best Artist 1. Susan Schiesser 2. Sandy Graves 3. Nancy Jeffrey

Best Annual Event 1. Winter Carnival 2. July 4 parade and fireworks 3. Art in the Park

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1. Bob’s Downtown Conoco 2. Elk Mountain Automotive 3. Doc’s Auto Clinic

Best Dental Practice 1. Pine Grove Dental Arts 2. McCreight Progressive Dentistry 3. Sunny Lodwick Family Dentistry

Best Lawyer 1. Kris Hammond 2. Dave Nagel 3. Randy Klauzer

Best Massage Therapist

1. SportsMed at Yampa Valley Medical Center 2. Johnson & Johnson Physical Therapy 3. Kinetic Energy

Best Computer Service/Repair 1. NorthWest Data Services 2. Mac Ranch 3. Computer Support Guys

Best Bank 1. Wells Fargo 2. Yampa Valley Bank 3. Alpine Bank exploresteamboat.com

Best Floral Shop

Best Place to Nordic Ski

Best Place to Snowshoe

1. Tall Tulips Flower Shop 2. Alpine Floral & Atrium 3. Steamboat Floral & Gifts

1. Emerald Mountain/Howelsen Hill 2. Rabbit Ears Pass 3. Steamboat Ski Touring Center

1. Rabbit Ears Pass 2. Emerald Mountain/Howelsen Hill 3. Seedhouse Road

Best Local Insurance Agency

Best Place to Fish

Best Bump Ski Run

1. State Farm’s Debbie Aragon 2. State Farm’s Dax Mattox 3. Alpine Insurance

1. Yampa River town stretch 2. Stagecoach Reservoir 3. Steamboat Lake

1. White Out 2. Rolex 3. Voo Doo

Best Pediatrician

Best Place to Horseback Ride

Best Tree Ski Run

1. Steve Ross 2. Sheila Fountain 3. Ron Famiglietti

1. Saddleback Ranch 2. Del’s Triangle 3 Guest Ranch 3. Steamboat Lake Outfitters

1. Shadows 2. 2:30 trees 3. Closet

Best Family Doctor

Best Area to Hunt

Best Beginner Ski Trail

1. Jim Dudley 2. Lisa Harner 3. Roseanne Iversen

1. Flat Tops Wilderness Area 2. California Park 3. Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area

1. Why Not 2. Giggle Gulch 3. Swinger

Best Surgeon

Best Place to Camp

Best Intermediate Ski Trail

1. Eric Verploeg 2. Mark Hermacinski 3. Bryan Bomberg 3. Michael Sisk

1. Flat Tops Wilderness Area 2. Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area 3. Steamboat Lake

1. Buddy’s Run 2. Tomahawk 3. Heavenly Daze

Best View

Best Advanced Ski Trail

1. Valley descending Rabbit Ears Pass 2. From the Emerald Mountain quarry 3. From Thunderhead

1. West Side 2. Rolex 3. See Me

Best Place to Rock Climb

Best Expert Ski Trail

1. Fish Creek Falls 2. Butcherknife 3. The Domes

1. North St. Pat’s 2. Christmas Tree Bowl 3. Chute 3

Best Place to Boat

Favorite Local Olympian

1. Steamboat Lake 2. Stagecoach Reservoir 3. Yampa River

1. Johnny Spillane 2. Todd Lodwick 3. Moose Barrows

Best Snow Removal Service 1. Native Excavating 2. Revelation Roofing 3. Shuv-It

Best Hotel 1. The Steamboat Grand 2. Sheraton Steamboat Resort 3. Rabbit Ears Motel

Best Guest Ranch 1. Saddleback Ranch 2. The Home Ranch 3. Dutch Creek Guest Ranch

Best Movie Theater

Best Place to Kayak

1. Wildhorse Stadium Cinemas 2. Carmike Plaza Theater

1. Yampa River town stretch 2. Charlie’s Hole 3. D Hole

OUTDOORS

Best Local Competition

Best Local Attraction (Must See) 1. Fish Creek Falls 2. Strawberry Park Hot Springs 3. Steamboat Ski Area

Best Scenic Drive 1. Elk River Road to Steamboat Lake 2. Buffalo Pass 3. Flat Tops Scenic Byway

Best Walking/Hiking Trail 1. Fish Creek Falls 2. Devil’s Causeway 3. Spring Creek Trail

Best Place to Walk a Dog in Town 1. Spring Creek Trail 2. Yampa River Core Trail 3. Butcherknife Trail

Best Mountain Bike Trail 1. Spring Creek Trail 2. Continental Divide Trail 3. Mad Creek Trail exploresteamboat.com

1. Winter Carnival street events 2. Steamboat Marathon 3. Town Challenge Mountain Bike Race

Best Golf Course 1. Haymaker Golf Course 2. Catamount Ranch & Club 3. Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club

Best Golf Tournament 1. Moose is Loose Golf Tournament 2. Ski Town USA Golf Classic 3. Rally for the Cure Golf Tournament

Best Picnic Spot 1. Yampa River Botanic Park 2. Fish Creek Falls 3. Dumont Lake

Best Place to Snowmobile 1. Rabbit Ears Pass 2. Buffalo Pass 3. North Routt

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Pointing you in the right direction

Activity Guide ❱❱ Art galleries

fine furniture, home accessories, lighting and interior design.

402 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-8366, www.romicksintothewest.com, 10am-6pm M-Sat., 10am-5pm Sun.

Abracadabra Gallery

Displays original, inspirational landscape paintings done on location in oil, watercolor and pastel by local artist Zanobia — noted and acclaimed Colorado artist.

2135 Burgess Creek Road, Ste. 302, 970-871-8000, www.steamboatgallery.com/portfolios.php, call for hours

Sleeping Giant Gallery

Displays the artwork of Don Tudor and Cully Kistler.

Tudor’s photography includes local landscapes, nature, sports and architectural work. Kistler’s paintings and giclée prints reflect her 30 years in the area.

601 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-7143, www.dontudorphotography.com, 10am-8pm daily.

Artisans’ Market of Steamboat

Founded as a local artists’ cooperative in 1982, the Artisans’ Market features a large inventory of unique artwork from 150 established and new, innovative Colorado artists, including dozens of local artists.

626 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-7512, www.steamboatartisansmarket.com, 10am-6pm Sun.-W, 10am-8pm Th-Sat.

Steamboat Art Company

Since 1975, Steamboat Art Company has offered art, gifts, jewelry, home accessories and furnishings.

903 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-3383 or 800-553-7853, www.steamboat-art.com, Sun.-Thurs.

Artists’ Gallery of Steamboat

Representing artists working and living in the Yampa Valley, this 5,000-square-foot, artist-owned gallery and classroom facility in the historic 1909 Steamboat Pilot building represents talents working in a broad diversity of mediums.

1009 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-4744, www.steamboatgallery.com, 10am-8pm M-Sat., 10am-6pm Sun.

Atmosphere

Carries a selection of fine furniture, paintings, art, home accessories, upholstered furniture, case goods and lamps.

345 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-2524, www.steamboatzing.com, 10am-6pm M-Sat., 10am-5pm Sun.

Blue Sky Pottery

Working ceramic artist studio featuring the handmade work of Deb Babcock and a dozen other local artists, mostly functional pottery ware.

1475 Pine Grove Road, Ste 104, 970-846-9349, www.dbabcock.etsy.com, noon-5pm M-Sat., also by appointment.

Copper Ridge Studio

Local artists’ studio featuring the work of Susan Schiesser, Pat Walsh, Fred Hodder, Monroe Hodder and Christopher Oar. 2570 Copper Ridge Circle, 970-846-7879 or 970-846-0791, www.schiessergallery.com, www. monroehodder.com, www.christopheroar.30art. com, hours by appointment only.

David Chase Rugs and Furniture

Huge downtown showroom with more than 1,200 rugs in stock and an ever-changing inventory of varied hand-woven area rugs, as well as distinctive furniture, tribal art and architectural pieces.

335 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-5667, www.davidchaserugsandfurniture.com, 10am-6pm M-Sat.

Dovetail Designs

This Oak Creek gallery workshop features fine hardwoods carefully tooled by skilled craftsmen and owners Mike Roach and Craig Rench, who seek to create timeless pieces of custom-designed furniture.

100 Main St., Oak Creek, 970-736-8244, www. dovetailfurnituredesign.com, 9am-5pm M-Sat.

Depot Arts Center

Two galleries housed in the historic train depot building and celebrating 100 years.

1001 13th St., 970-879-9008 x106, www.steamboatspringsarts.com, 9am-5pm T-F, noon-4pm Sat. and Sun.

Fawn Creek Gallery & Custom Framing Features original wildlife and Western artworks, limited edition and giclée prints, plus a fine line of silver and turquoise Southwest Indian jewelry art.

315 Sixth St., Meeker, 970-878-0955, www.fawncreekgallery.com, 9am-5pm M-F, 9am-3pm Sat.

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Steamboat Art Museum See description under Museums

Snow Bowl Greg Effinger Studios

Art studio and gallery displaying water color paintings.

211 Third St., Steamboat, 970-870-8008, www. gregeffinger.com, 9am-5pm weekdays.

Green Otter Gallery

North Park’s co-operative gallery features local artists’ paintings, water colors, pastels and lots of artisan crafts including hats, glassware, jewelry, beaded items, cards, prints and found-wood furniture.

454 Main St., Walden, 970-723-3323, 10am-5pm daily (except Tuesday).

Hacienda Collection

Huge selection of rustic, Southwestern/Mexicanstyle furniture with everything from home accents and lamps to handcrafted furniture and pottery of the Tarahumara Tribe of northwestern Mexico.Featuring Rick Meori prints, sculptures by Sandy Graves and Glen Powell’s pencil cowboy drawings.

2093 Curve Plaza, Unit C, 970-879-8712 www. haciendacollections.com.

Hardage Fine Art Photography

Hardage Fine Art Photography is owned and operated by photographer Gerald Hardage. Hardage specializes in landscapes, environmental portraiture, figure study and the West.

3360 Columbine Drive, Suite 307, 321-303-2548, hardagefineartgallery.com, by appointment

Hayden Marketplace on Historic Walnut Street

Representing more than 27 artists and artisans from the Yampa Valley, the Hayden Marketplace displays gift items, artwork, paintings, photos and home furnishings in one of Hayden’s oldest buildings.

144 S. Walnut St., Hayden, 970-276-2019, 10am6pm T-Sat.

Indian Art of Steamboat Springs

Offers quality American Indian art and jewelry.

635 Lincoln Ave., 970-870-8481, 10am-9pm daily

Jan Maret Studio

Fine art and sculptures, contemporary and abstract, commissions and murals.

970-846-6957, www.janwillmam.com. Call for appointments.

Karen Schulman Gallery

Fine art photography and giclée prints for the discriminating collector.

P.O. Box 771640, 970-879-2244, www.focusadventures.com, by appointment

Steele Images Studio K. Saari Gallery

Showcases high-caliber local artists, as well as emerging artists throughout the world in a unique gallery space. New exhibits the first Friday of every month.

1025 Lincoln Ave., 970-870-0188, noon-6pm T-Sat., noon-4pm Sun.

Leisure Mountain Studio

This gallery/coffee shop focuses on local and Colorado artists and roasts its own coffee, with exhibitions changing monthly.

158 Moffat Ave., Yampa, 970-638-4500, 7am-4pm M-Sat.

Mountain Traditions

Fine art gallery and gift shop in downtown Steamboat specializes in contemporary Western, Native American and wildlife artworks.

833 Lincoln Ave., 970-870-7976 or 888-588-1808, www.mountaintraditions.com, 10am-8pm M-Sat., 10am-6pm Sun.

Mary Pat Ettinger Studio

Home studio with an eclectic collection of landscape paintings, prairie prints, greeting cards, paper products and heart-woven textiles.

33374 N. Colo. Hwy 13, Craig, 970-824-4383, open by appointment only.

The Portfolio Collection

Jim Steinberg’s fine art photography gallery features images from across the globe but specializes in nature and landscape photography focused on Colorado, Wyoming and Montana.

1016 Oak St., 970-879-3718 or 888-879-3718, www. portfoliopublications.com, 9am-5pm M-F, 1-5pm Sat.

Riverhouse Editions/ Van Straaten Gallery

Riverhouse Editions publishes fine master prints, specifically etchings and monotypes, working with top international artists and master printers.

2760 Acre Lane, 970-871-1559, www.riverhousevanstraaten.com, open by appointment.

Rocky Mountain Peddler

Shauna Steele Lamansky offers professional portraits and features a gallery of landscape images and her Floreo Series.

928 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-6213, www.shaunastudio.com, 10am-5pm T-F, subject to change.

Sundrop Framing

541 Yampa Ave., Craig, 970-824-3709

TEI Fine Art

21365 W. US Hwy 40, 970-879-2240

Thomas D. Mangelsen’s Images of Nature

Recognized as one of the world’s premier nature, wildlife and landscape photographers, Mangelsen’s gallery offers limited-edition photographs from across the globe and many from Steamboat.

730 Lincoln Ave., 970-871-1822, www.mangelsen. com, 10am-8pm M-Sat., 10am-6pm Sun.

White Hart Gallery

Seven distinct rooms at the White Hart Gallery showcase furniture, rugs, upholstered goods, lamps and other interior furnishings.

843 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-1015, 10am-8pm MSat., 10am-6pm Sun.

Wild Horse Gallery of Steamboat Springs

Located in downtown Steamboat, the Wild Horse Gallery focuses on fine contemporary realism by local, regional and nationally known artists and includes original oil paintings, pastels, watercolors, drawings, bronze sculptures and blown glass.

802 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-5515, www.wildhorsegallery.com, 10am-7pm daily.

Zing

Features an array of functional and decorative handmade arts. Discover an eclectic collection of decorative arts, specializing in a whimsical variety of handcrafted furniture and unique home décor.

345 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-2524, www.steamboatzing.com, 10am-6pm M-Sat., 10am-5pm Sun.

❱❱ Bowling alleys

Features local and regional artist originals, from fine handcrafted goods and “one-of-a-kind finds,” to jewelry and home décor accessories.

1875 Ski Time Square Dr (Torian Creekside building), Unit C, 970-871-1569, www.rockymountainpeddler.com, 10am-8pm daily.

Paradise Lanes

Romick’s Into the West

Features 12 bowling lanes, a small arcade, snack bar and full-service bar. Adults shouldn’t miss Sunday and Tuesday PBR Dollar Night ($1 for games, $1 cans

For fine things for you and your home, Romick’s offers prints by regional artists and photographers,

Six lanes with a bar and restaurant, arcade games and all lanes open for public bowling all summer.

688 Main St., Walden, 970-723-8616, 10:30 am-9 pm daily, closed Th and Sun., $3 a lane/game, $1 shoes.

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Thunder Rolls Bowling Center

Throw down that 10th-frame turkey at one of Thunder Rolls’ 16 lanes or check out the billiards, darts and golf simulator or playroom for kids. Also includes full-service lounge.

990 Industrial Ave., Craig, 970-824-2695, 3 pm-10 pm M,Tu,W; 10 am-10 pm Th; 3 pm-midnight F; 1 pm-midnight Sat., 1-10 pm Sun., $2 shoes for adults, $1 shoes for kids; $2.75/game weekdays until 6 pm, $3.25 afterwards, $3.25/game weekends, $4.50/game Saturdays after 6 pm.

❱❱ Bike rental/repairs

Black Hat Outfitters

Cody May guides private land hunts on more than 2,500 acres in the Elk River Valley; accommodates hunters of any experience and provides for youths and hunters with disabilities.

6041 S. Pennsylvania St., Centennial, 970-8468116 or 303-794-2355, www.blackhatoutfitters. com, opens in August for archery and continues through December (all big game seasons).

Buck Mountain Outfitters

Fully guided deer, elk and antelope hunts on 8,000 private acres around the Deep Creek and Buck Mountain region. Cabins for hunters on five- to six-day hunts from archery season through late big game rifle seasons.

22990 Routt County Road 54 (15 minutes northwest of Steamboat), 970-870-9665, www. buckmountainoutfitters.net, $3,000 and up for deer and elk hunts.

Bucking Rainbow Outfitters

Trek full- and front-suspension mountain bike rentals. Child bikes and trailers also available. Hemlets included.

1835 Central Park Plaza, Steamboat, 970-8791250, www.christysports.com, open daily, half-day rentals $20 for front suspension and $30 for full suspension, full-day rentals are $25 for front suspension and $40 for full suspension.

Orvis-endorsed outfitter with full-service fly shop, specializing in guided fishing trips (wade and float) to private waters that include more than 40 miles of private water, as well as beginner, intermediate or expert whitewater rafting trips. Also rents rods, reels and tubes.

730 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat, 970-879-8747 or 888-810-8747, www.buckingrainbow.com, open year-round, advance reservations recommended, $220 and up for guided fly-fishing trips.

Orange Peel Bicycle Service

Bull Basin Guides

Christy Sports

Year-round, bicycle-specific bike shop that specializes in high-end demo bikes and rentals for the whole family, as well as kid trailers.

1136 Yampa St., Steamboat, 970-879-2957, www. orangepeelbikes.com, 9 am-7 pm M-F, 10 am-5 pm Sat., 10 am-4 pm Sun., two-hour rentals for cruisers and child bikes start at $12; starting at $15 for front-suspension mountain or road bikes.

Ski Haus International

Rents full- and front-suspension mountain bikes, road bikes, town cruisers, child bikes, tandems, trailers and tag-a-longs — helmets, locks, water bottles and maps included. Backpacking/camping equipment also available for rent with hiking and climbing guidebooks and maps for sale.

1457 Pine Grove Road, Steamboat, 970-879-0385 or 800-932-3019, www.skihaussteamboat.com, 9 am-6 pm daily, call for pricing.

Steamboat Ski & Bike Kare

Rents everything from high-end demo bicycles to hybrid road bikes, front- and full-suspension mountain bikes, child bikes, tag-a-longs and trailers on hourly and daily basis. Helmet and lock included with rental.

442 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat, 970-879-9144, www. steamboatskiandbike.com, 9 am-7 pm M-Sat., 9 am-6 pm Sun., call for prices.

Wheels Bike Shop

Bike-specific shop offers full-service sales, repairs, rentals, demos and custom fittings. Rent anything from cruisers to mountain and road bikes, or bicycles to fit anyone in the family.

841 Yampa St. Downtown Steamboat Open Daily 9am-7pm, 970-870-1974, 970-846-RIDE(7433), www.wheelssteamboat.com, cjohnswheels@yahoo. com.

❱❱ Fishing, horseback riding and hunting 4 Eagle Ranch

Daily guided horseback rides, cattle roundups, Western Family Nights (Wednesdays through July and August), live music and Zip Adventures, a soaring zip line course above the floor of Alkali Canyon. Lunches with wagon rides from 11 am-3 pm daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. 4098 Colo. Hwy 131, Wolcott (70 miles south of Steamboat), 970-926-3372, www.4eagleranch. com, call for costs.

Big Rack Outfitters & Horseback Adventures

See description under Guest Ranches, page 71. exploresteamboat.com

Private fly-fishing program with two options on the prestigious Troublesome Creek and Black Mountain Pond. Hunts for elk, mule deer, black bear, antelope and mountain lion during archery, muzzle-loading and rifle hunting seasons, August through January.

P.O. Box 1566, Kremmling, 970-724-0417, www. bullbasin.com and www.troublesomeflyfishing. com, full day of guided fly fishing starts at $400.

CR Summit Riding Club

English & Western camps, clinics, lessons, season horse rental and pasture boarding. Riding programs held in outdoor arena, round pen and/or in glorious panoramic CR Summit Meadow! Only 15 minutes west of downtown Steamboat Springs and Mount Werner.

33255 Creek Summit Lane, 970-879-6201, www. crsummit.com, day camps and various packages available.

Colorado’s High Lonesome Outfitter & Guides

Ride and explore vast and unspoiled territory around Pagoda Peak on one- or multi-day overnight photography pack trips; also offers guided horseback half- and full-day trips near Green Ridge Mountain.

Guided and semi-guided elk, deer and mountain lion hunts also available. Also offers Saddles and Paddles tour in conjunction with Colorado River Guides. See description under water recreation.

P.O. Box 312, Yampa (45 minutes south of Steamboat), 970-638-4239, www.cohighlonesome.com, 8 am-6 pm June 1 to Oct. 1 for summer activities, adult half-day rides start at $85; full-day rides at $150, including a sack lunch and water. Half-day rides for children ages 6 to 15 cost $65 and fullday rides for children 6 to 15 cost $100.

Colorado River Guides

See description under Water Recreation, page 72.

Del’s Triangle 3 Ranch

Del’s has been in continuous operation in North Routt since 1962, offering hourly horseback rides in a wilderness environment as well as day-long and multi-day rides and pack trips customized to fishing, riding or sightseeing. When it comes time to hunt the big game (deer and elk), Del’s offers both full-service, five-day hunts as well as drop camps.

55675 Routt County Road 62, Clark (18 miles north of Steamboat), 970-879-3495, www. steamboathorses.com, typically closed Sun., $50 for a one-hour ride, $70 for a two-hour ride, $125 for a half-day ride with lunch and $250 for full-day ride wth lunch. Children as young as 6 welcome, reservations required.

Dutch Creek Guest Ranch

See description under Guest Ranches, page 71.

Red Feather Guides and Outfitters

Specializing in premier, lodge-based guided archery hunts, averaging close to 80 percent opportunity on 23,000 acres of private land around town of Oak Creek with limited pressure. Guided elk and deer trips run through big-game archery, muzzle-loading and rifle seasons.

P.O. Box 775792, 888-416-8102, www.eaglespirit outfitters.com, late August through mid-December.

Gould-based outfitter offers horseback riding, camping and fishing. Hourly, half-day, all-day and overnight horseback trips including pack trips with a camp cook to different high-country lakes every day.

Horseback-guided wilderness hunts, archery through second rifle season for deer and elk.

49794 Colo. Hwy 14, Walden, 970-723-4204 or 970-524-5054, www.redfeatherguides.com, two-day pack trip starts at $350 and two-hour horseback ride starts at $40 a person. Half-day and full-day private fishing trips.

Elk River Guest Ranch

Rusty Spurr Ranch

Eagle Spirit Outfitters

See description under Guest Ranches, page 71.

Elkhorn Outfitters

Access to more than 120,000 private-leased acres to hunt a 90-day bull season. Archery, rifle and muzzleloading guided hunts offered for mule deer, elk and antelope. Horseback riding, cattle drives, sporting clays, wildlife viewing and photography rides also available.

37399 N. Colo. Hwy 13, Craig, 970-824-7392, www.elkhornoutfitters.com, open year-round.

Fish & Cross Ranch/ Pack Country Outfitters

See description under Guest Ranches, page 71.

Five Springs Ranch Guide and Outfitters

Fully guided hunts for deer, elk, antelope and bear, starting in August archery season and running through December on 7,000 acres of leased private land.

29550 Colo. Hwy 131 (10 miles south of intersection w/ Hwy 40), 970-879-0868, www.5springsranch.com, $4,500 deer/elk/antelope, includes combination.

Hester Hunting Company

Deer, elk, moose, antelope, bear, sheep, goat, mountain lion during archery, muzzle-loading and rifle seasons. All hunts lodge-based and fully guided.

1367 Eagle Ave., Kremmling, 970-724-9746, Aug. 15-March 31, $1,500 to $4,500-$5,000 depending on hunt length and species.

Majestic Trophy Outfitters

Fully-guided and semi-guided archery, muzzle-loader and rifle hunts for deer, elk antelope and predators on 2,500 private acres of scrub oak and mixed terrain south of Craig. Also offers interpretative ATV tours and survival classes for all ages.

215 Bilsing, Craig, 970-826-4311, www.trophy outfitters.com, $100 for four-hour ATV tour, hunting packages range from $2,200-$3,800. Special discounts being offered, call for information.

Mesa Equestrian Center

Horseback lessons instruction offered. Carriage and sleigh rides offered. Indoor, heated arena.

33250 McKinnis Creek Road (5 miles south of Steamboat of Hwy 40), 970-871-7998, call for costs.

Middle Creek Ranch/ Middle Creek Ranch Outfitters

Provides housing, first-class cooking, meals and guides for hunting guests. Open for all big game and archery and rifle seasons on 8,000 private acres of mountainous and open-meadow combined terrain.

28310 Routt County Road 31, Oak Creek (25 miles south of Steamboat), 970-879-7353, midcreek@springsips.com, August through mid-Nov.

North Park Anglers

North Park’s only full-service fly shop provides information, rentals, guided instruction and gear. Guided trips along the North Platte drainage, from high mountain lakes and streams to meandering meadow streams. Half-day and full-day guided wade and float trips, as well as clinics and instruction on public and private waters.

524 Main St., Walden, 970-723-4215, www. northparkanglers.com, half-day trips start at $225, full-days start at $325.

Grand County ranch offers 10,000 acres of open range for group cattle drives, private and group trail rides and “saddle and paddle” packages.

P.O. Box 1537, Kremmling, 970-724-1123; 866724-9715, www.rustyspurr.com. May 15-Sept. 30, cattle drives $135 a person, saddle and paddle, including lunch $135, trail rides start at $63, private rides start at $125.

Saddleback Ranch

Family-owned 8,000-acre working cattle ranch.

Summer activities include morning cattle drives, afternoon two-hour photo opportunity rides, wagon dinner rides and trout fishing on stocked waters, as well as big game hunting at the end of summer through the fall rifle seasons.

37350 Routt County Road 179 (15 miles west of Steamboat), 970-879-3711, www.saddlebackranch.net, horseback/dinner rides, photo horseback rides 1:30-3:30 pm M-Th, cattle drives $90 a person, photo rides $55, and dinner wagon rides $55 for adults, $35 for children ages 6-12 and $20 for kids younger than 5.

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of Pabst Blue Ribbon). Can accommodate birthdays and large groups and on free city bus route.

2090 Snow Bowl Plaza, Steamboat, 970-879-9840, 3-11 pm Tu-Th, 1 pm-midnight Fr-Sun., Sat.Cosmic bowling and karaoke, $3 dollars a game per person,$3.50 on weekends, $3 for shoes, call for lane reservations.

Silver Creek Outfitters Inc.

Offers summer horseback rides on half-day, full-day and hourly basis. Fully and semi-guided hunts and drop-camps offered primarily for elk and also deer and mountain lion.

33710 Lariat Trail (25 miles south of Steamboat), 970-846-5877, www.silvercreek-outfitters.com, horseback rides $65 a person for two-hour, $100 for half-day; $150 for full-day, hunts start at $1,850.

Sombrero Ranches/Steamboat Stables

Offers one- and two-hour guided trail rides, youth rides and breakfast rides through thick forested areas and high trails overlooking Steamboat and the Yampa Valley. Also leases horses and provides horses for fishing, hunting and pack trips.

835 Howelsen Parkway, Steamboat, 970-879-2306, www.sombrero.com, trail rides $30 for one hour, $45 for two hours, $40 for the breakfast ride.

Steamboat Flyfisher

Steamboat Flyfisher has everything you need to get you on the river, from entry-level equipment and rod and reel rentals to a comprehensive selection of fly-tying equipment and materials for the experienced angler. Half- and full-day float trips and walk wades to overnights and guided trips to exclusive private waters, as well as specialized multi-day itineraries, tying classes and casting clinics.

35 5th Street, Unit 102, Steamboat, 970-879-6552, www.steamboatflyfisher.com, 7 am-7 pm daily, Guide trips for 1, 2 or 3 persons: Half Day $250, $325, $425 Full Day $350, $425, $550 *Add’l fee for access to private waters

Steamboat Lake Outfitters

The only outfitter licensed to operate in Steamboat Lake State Park has a wide array of horseback riding options, from one-hour to full-day guided rides, as well as multi-day pack trips and a variety of daily guided ATV tours. Guided fishing to Steamboat Lake and Pearl Lake and guided big game hunts and drop camps starting with the August archery seasons.

60880 Routt County Road 129, Clark, 970-8794404 or 800-342-1889, www.steamboatoutfitters. com, 7 am-9 pm daily, one-hour horseback rides start at $35 a person, two-hour ATV tours start at $85.

Straightline Sports

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what to do Steamboat books trips year-round. Half- and full-day walk/wade trips to area lakes and rivers, as well as three-quarter-day and full-day float trips on private waters. Also rents top-quality rods and reels from Sage and Ross Reels, waders, boots, float tubes and fins.

744 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat, 970-879-7568 or 800-354-5463, www.straightlinesports.com, 8 am-8 pm M-Sat., 8 am-7 pm Sun., individual fullday fl oat trips start at $425, individual half-day walk/wade trips start at $250-$300.

Sunset Ranch

Offers customized, multi-day fishing and sightseeing wilderness pack trips, as well as fall hunting trips and drop camps to the Swamp Park region, Mad Creek Lakes and Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area in Routt National Forest.

29420 Elk Horn Lane (three miles north of Steamboat), 970-879-0954, www.sunsetranchinc.com, call for pricing.

❱❱ Fitness Anytime Fitness

3971, www.curves.com, call each location for hours and membership costs.

Excel Gymnastics

This local gymnastics studio caters to everything from parent-teacher classes helping 12- to 42-month-old children develop motor skills to dedicated USAG gymnasts ages 6 and older looking to perfect routines and skills. Child care and cheerleading classes also available with weekends available for birthday-party rental.

1995 Bridge Lane, Suite 1500, Steamboat, 970879-3467, www.879-egos.com, call for schedules and costs.

Forever Fit

Offers personal training, physical therapy, rehab Pilates, Gyrotronic Exercise Machine and massage with personally designed training and rehabilitation programs.

345 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat, 970-870-3484, www. foreverfitsteamboat.com, 7 am-7 pm daily by appointment, call for costs and schedule.

The fitness canter that fits your on-the-go lifestyle.

You can exercise any time using your own securityaccess key! That 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Talk about no more excuses! Offering personal training, tanning, classes, cardio TV’s, Private Restrooms/Showers, wellness programs, Zumba & bootcamps.

1875 Central Park Drive, Steamboat. 970-8751130. Call for pricing.

Fusion Fit

Curves for Women

Gymstar Fun N Fit Gymnastics

The largest fitness franchise in the world has a pair of locations in Northwest Colorado. Curves members have access to the fitness programs and weight-loss facility, one-stop exercise and nutrition information centers exclusively for women in Steamboat and Craig.

West U.S. Highway 40, Steamboat, 970-870-7877; 1111 W. Victory Way, Suite 132, Craig, 970-824-

Individual personal training and intimate group fitness classes, yoga/Pilates, spinning and massage at this functional fitness center one mile from the Steamboat Ski Area base. No membership required.

1625 Mid Valley Dr. No. 1, Steamboat, 970-8701444, www.fusionfitonline.com, 7 am-6 pm daily, call to sign up for a class or to schedule an appointment, group classes start at $12 a session.

Full-size gymnastic space offers preschool classes and a variety of recreation and children’s classes, as well as private instruction and private-party rentals.

400 Mack Lane, Craig, 970-824-2282, call for scheduling and prices.

Holistic Health & Fitness of Craig

This fitness and wellness center has free weights, a

full line of new Nautilus strength and cardio equipment, a boxing and martial arts training area, full spa, tanning beds and a smoothie/coffee bar. Also offers classes, personal training, nutrition counseling and massages.

420 Breeze St., Craig, 970-824-4700, www.holistichealthandfitnessinc.com, 6:30 am-9:30 pm M-F, 8 am-7 pm Sat. and noon-7 pm Sun., 24-hour access is available, $8 daily memberships, drop-in classes $5.

Meeker Recreation Center

Meeker’s new 25,000-square-foot center features a family aquatics area with a four-lane lap pool, diving well, therapeutic whirlpool, leisure pool, water slide and lazy river. Also features a fitness and exercise room with cardio and strength equipment, dance/fitness studio, child care room and lounge.

101 Ute Rd., Meeker (at Paintbrush Park), 970-8783403, www.meekerrecdistrict.com, 6:30 am-9:30 pm M-F, 8 am-8 pm Sat., 11 am-6 pm Sun., the pool closes 30 minutes before closing each day, $5/day adults; $3 youths and seniors, $2 children (4-12).

Old Town Hot Springs

Steamboat’s historic hot springs pools have been revamped and remodeled with a pair of new 230-foot water slides, three renovated outdoor hot spring mineral pools, 25-yard lap pool with adjoining fitness center and child care center. Exercise classes, performance sports medicine, outdoor tennis courts, tennis and swim lessons and massage available.

136 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat, 970-879-1828, www. oldtownhotsprings.org, 5:30 am-10 pm M-F, 7 am-9 pm Sat., 8 am-9 pm Sun, call or visit Web site for pool and fitness center admission fees and class schedules.

Peak Fitness Center

Friendly workout facility with weight machines, free weights and cardio equipment, as well as UV and UVfree tanning, personal training and fitness testing.

11th Street and Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat, 970879-4943, www.peakfitnesssteamboat.com, 7 am-8

pm M-F, 9 am-2 pm Sat., 9 am-noon Sun., $10 for day membership, $40 for week membership.

Steamboat Pilates, Yoga & Fitness

Offers a variety of mat, yoga and cardio classes, as well as combinations of each for a full range of abilities. Private, semi-private and trio instruction options also available.

1004 Lincoln Ave. No. 103, Steamboat, 970-8796788, www.steamboatpilatesandfitness.com, class schedules posted online, one-time mat and spin classes start at $15.

Trapper Health Club

The public can access plenty of workout options from free weights, to a cardio room with elliptical machines, stationary bikes and treadmills, as well as a racquetball and a short basketball court. Tanning booth also available and various classes offered.

261 Commerce St., Craig, 970-824-6932, 5 am-9 pm M-F, 9 am-3 pm Sat., 1-5 pm Sun., $7 for adults, $5 for students (age limit of 14 and up), $5 for walk-ins, $40/month for singles, $50/month for couples and $60/month for families.

Yoga Center of Steamboat

The Yoga Center of Steamboat is a Sangha (community) created to provide a sacred space for education and practices that promote a life in balance: a Healthy body, Peaceful Mind and Joyful heart, for its students and teachers.

Located downtown overlooking the Yampa River and Emerald Mountain. In any season, enjoy the variety of benefits (stress reduction, increased energy, physical fitness and more) offered through Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi and Qigong with experienced, certified teachers in a beautiful, supportive setting.

701 Yampa St., Steamboat, 970-870-1522, www.yogaccenterofsteamboat.com, call for class schedules and prices.

Full service travel agency dedicated to creating itineries you won’t find anywhere else!

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Cedar Ridges Golf Course

Rangely’s municipal nine-hole, regulation-length golf course (par 36/72), plays from 2,579 to 3,252 yards. Snack shop, driving range, club rental and repair.

502 Rio Blanco County Road 108 (two miles east of Rangely), 970-675-8403, March-Nov., $10 for nine holes, $20 for 18, tee times up to seven days in advance.

Haymaker Golf Course

Steamboat’s city-owned, 18-hole public course offers 233 acres of Scottish links-style play, from 5,059 to 7,308 yards with direct views of Mount Werner and no residential development. Practice area with driving range, sand trap, chipping and putting green, full-service food and beverage to accommodate large parties and a full-service golf shop with custom fitting and instruction.

34855 E U.S. Hwy 40, Steamboat, 970-870-1846, www.haymakergolf.com, call or visit Web site for rates.

Meeker Golf Course

This public nine-hole hidden jewel (par 34/68) offers a challenging course featuring open-range country land and plenty of water and has a snack shop with a renovated bar, pro shop and a new driving range.

903 Rio Blanco County Rd. 13, Meeker (about 1 mile south of Meeker), 970-878-5642, meekergolf@hotmail.com, April 15-Nov. 1, only require tee times on weekends and holidays, $25 for 18, $15 for first 9 holes, $10 for back 9 holes, cart fees the same. Senior discounts apply (65 and older).

Rifle Creek Golf Course

This scenic 18-hole championship course features trees, water hazards, elevated tees, narrow passages and landing areas built into the valleys of the Grand Hogback Range with unobstructed views. Plays from 5,127-6,267 yards (par 72) and amenities include pro shop, driving range and the Columbine Restaurant.

3004 Colo. Hwy 325, Rifle (about three miles north of Rifle), 970-625-1093, www.riflecreekgc.com, Feb. 20-Nov. 20, $41 for 18 holes, $23 for nine; $31 for 18-hole twilight after 3:30 p.m. and $17 for nine-hole twilight after 5:30 p.m.

Rollingstone Ranch Golf Club

(formerly Sheraton Steamboat Resort & Golf Club) This 18-hole course built on the flanks of Mount Werner around the rushing waters of Fish Creek challenges any golfer. Water winds through seven holes with tree-lined conditions on most holes featuring bentgrass greens, bluegrass and ryegrass fairways and 72 bunkers. Driving range, putting green and practice bunker also available.

2000 Clubhouse Drive, Steamboat, 970-879-1391, www.rollingstoneranchgolf.com,call or visit Web site for prices.

Steamboat Golf Club

The oldest established golf course in the Yampa Valley offers a semi-private, challenging nine-hole layout along the banks of the Yampa River with tight fairways, tricky green placements and sweeping views of Mount Werner. The clubhouse features a full bar and food.

26815 W U.S. 40 (three miles west of Steamboat), 970-879-4295, www.steamboatgolfclub.com, call for prices.

Three Quarter Circles driving range

The self-service range offers spectacular views. Ball machine accepts dollar bills, tokens (also available at Steamboat Golf Club) and e-keys available at 3QC clubhouse.

26208 U.S. Hwy 40 (six miles west of Steamboat), 970-879-5649 or 970-846-5647, www.3qc.net, 9 am-4 pm daily and by appointment. Call for prices and rental information.

Yampa Valley Regional Golf Course

The oldest and most affordable 18-hole facility in the Yampa Valley (par 72), set on the banks of the

meandering Yampa River, plays from 5,242 to 6,548 yards laid out over 240 acres of cottonwood trees, wetlands, native grasses and sage. Also includes driving range, pro shop and the Tin Cup Grill.

Denim OK. 2179 Hwy 394, Craig (two miles south of Craig), 970-824-3673, www.yampavalleygolf.com, April 1-Oct. 31, call for tee times and pricing.

❱❱ Guest ranches Big Rack Outfitters & Horseback Adventures

Fair chase guided hunts on more than 30,000 acres with minimal hunting pressure. Summer horseback day trips, two- to three-night adventure packages, wagon rides and cattle drives on a working ranch and guest ranch in a kid-friendly environment.

42755 Routt County Road 86 (35 miles west of Steamboat), 970-826-4468, www.bigrack.com, May through November, horseback rides start with breakfast rides at $75, call for more details.

Dutch Creek Guest Ranch

Located at the foot of Hahn’s Peak and across from the Steamboat Lake Marina, Dutch Creek offers breakfast and dinner on a daily basis as well as one-hour to half-day horseback rides and ranch dinner rides.

61565 Routt County Road 62, Clark (25 miles north of Steamboat), 970-879-8519, www.dutchcreek.net, open year-round.

Elk River Guest Ranch

Immerse yourself with views of the Zirkels on the ranch’s morning, afternoon, evening or all-day horseback rides. Private lessons and rides, evening wagon rides and customized unguided hunting packages to vast public lands also available.

29840 Routt County Road 64, Clark (18 miles north of downtown Steamboat), 970-879-6220 or 800-750-6220, www.elkriverguestranch.com,

horseback riding May 19 through Oct., horseback rides run from 30 minutes to all day and start at $20, wagon rides with a bonfire roast dinner cost $45 for adults, $20 for children from 6 to 12, and $5 for children ages 5 and younger.

Elkhorn Outfitters

See description under Hunting Guides.

Fish & Cross Ranch/ Pack Country Outfitters

In Yampa at the base of the Flat Tops Wilderness Area, this historic 20,000-acre working cattle ranch with a remodeled seven-bed lodge provides endless adventure and relaxation opportunities. Horseback rides, guided fishing trips, guided photo hikes and full-day and overnight cattle drives. Full-service guided hunting trips and some limited drop-camp/self-guided hunts.

24300 Routt County Road 11, Yampa (45 minutes south of Steamboat), 970-638-1064, www. fishandcrossranch.com and www.packcountryoutfitters.com, open year-round, horseback riding starts at $55 per person for a two-hour ride.

Home Ranch

The Home Ranch is renowned for its classic American dude ranch vacations that will appeal to every generation of your family. The 2011 Summer family dude ranch vacation season officially begins on June 12th, 2011 and ends on September 4th, 2011. 54880 Routt County Road 129, Clark, 970-879-1780, www.homeranch.com

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Yampa Valley Carriage Company

Provides horse-drawn convertible carriage rides for special events, business occasions and weddings throughout the Yampa Valley.

P.O. Box 771592, Steamboat, 970-871-9409 or 970-846-0982, call for costs.

Great Food, Great Service, Nightly Specials 18 Miles North of Steamboat & Worth the Drive!

“It’s the best around”

879-9555

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❱❱ Helicopter rides

experience the history of Oak Creek, Phippsburg and the surrounding area.

129 E. Main St., Oak Creek, 970-736-8245, www. yampavalley.info/tracksandtrails.asp, free.

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Zephyr Helicopter Company

Based at Steamboat Springs Airport. Offers aerial photography flights, custom sightseeing tours, charter services, search and rescue and flight instruction.

1540 Meadow Lane, Steamboat, 970-879-0494 or 970-846-4677, www.zephyrhelicopter.com, 8 am-5 pm M-F, Sat. by appointment, call for fl ight pricing and scheduling.

Tread of Pioneers Museum

The 1908 Queen Anne-style Zimmerman House is the heart of this downtown Steamboat museum where a turn-of-the-century kitchen, dining room, parlor and bedroom bring you back in time to imagine life as the pioneers lived it. Rotating exhibits highlight the historic people and places that embody Steamboat Springs’ colorful heritage, and permanent displays explore skiing, Native American arts, children’s toys, and a Wild West room featuring outlaw tales, the area’s ranching heritage and an extensive firearms collection. Also houses a local history research library, historic photograph collection and a gift store.

800 Oak St., Steamboat, 970-879-2214, www. treadofpioneers.org, 11 am-5 pm T-Sat., $5 for adults, $4 for seniors (over 62), $1 for children (6-12), free for children younger than 6. Free for Routt County residents with ID.

❱❱ Hot air balloons Pegasus Balloon Tours/Wild West Balloon Adventure Daily morning fl ights in the Yampa Valley around Steamboat Springs. Courtesy van pickup and continental breakfast included.

42415 Deerfoot Lane, Steamboat, 800-748-2487, www.wildwestballooning.com, 45-minute flights start at $200 for adults, $125 for children (6-12), $185 for seniors.

❱❱ Hot springs and pools City of Craig Swimming Pool Complex

The only public wave pool on the Western Slope, also features six-lane lap pool with diving well. Swim lessons available for ages 3 and up.

605 Washington St., Craig, 970-824-3015, 1 to 8 pm M-F, 1-6 pm Sat. and Sun., $4 for adults, $3.25 for students (12-17), $3 for children (4-11).

Juniper Hot Springs

For centuries, American Indians camped near Juniper Mountain to soak in the “Healing Waters” springs that contain 24 minerals. Three indoor pools and one outdoor pool.

8090 Moffat County Road 53, Lay (25 miles west of Craig), 970-756-4688, www.juniperhotsprings.com, 7 am-7 pm, $5 a person, campsites $10 a night. Opening June 1.

Old Town Hot Springs

Steamboat’s historic hot springs pools have been revamped and remodeled with a pair of new 230-foot water slides, three renovated outdoor hot spring mineral pools, 25-yard lap pool with adjoining fitness center and child care center. Exercise classes, performance sports medicine, outdoor tennis courts, tennis and swim lessons and massage available.

136 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat, 970-879-1828, www. oldtownhotsprings.org, 5:30 am-10 pm M-F, 7 am-9 pm Sat., 8 am-9 pm Sun, call or visit Web site for pool and fitness center admission fees and class schedules.

Strawberry Park Hot Springs, Lodging & Massage

Nestled between Rocky Peak and Copper Ridge, a series of steaming springs spew from the hillside into Hot Springs Creek, partitioned off into a series of natural stone pools. Massages, camping and cabin overnight lodging rental options available by reservation.

44200 Routt County Road 36 (seven miles north of Steamboat), 970-879-0342, www.strawberryhotsprings.com, companies like Hot Springs Adventures (970-879-1873) and Sweet Pea Tours (970-879-5820) provide transportation and 24-hour access to the hot springs. Call for shuttle reservations and pick-up locations, 10 am-10:30 pm Sun. through Thursday, no entrance after 9:30 pm; 10 am-midnight F-Sat., no entrance after 10:30 pm; children younger than 18 not permitted after dark; $10 for adults, $5 for teens (13-17), $3 for kids (3-12), no credit cards.

❱❱ Ice skating Howelsen Ice Arena

The only ice rink in Steamboat features an Olympicsize sheet of ice and hosts an array of activates and programs, with skates available for rent. Daily public skate times and the drop-in hockey schedule are subject to change; call to confirm times.

285 Howelsen Parkway, Steamboat, 970-8794300, automated info line 970-879-0341, www.

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Bud Werner Memorial Library steamboatsprings.net, public skating free for 5 and under, $5 for youths, $6 for adults and $3 for seniors 50 and over, drop-in hockey is $9 for youths and $10 for adults, call for schedule information.

www.metrotheatres.com, $9 for adult evening, $9.50 for adult evening on weekends and holidays, $6.50 for adult matinee, $6.50 for seniors and children all shows, call for show times.

❱❱ Libraries

West Theatre

Bud Werner Memorial Library

Steamboat’s public library has a collection of more than 65,000 volumes, audio books, VHS and DVD titles, Internet work stations and a downstairs children’s library.

1289 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat, 970-879-0240, www.steamboatlibrary.org, 9 am-8 pm M-Th, 9 am-6 pm F, 9 am-5 pm Sat., noon-5 pm Sun.

Colorado Mountain College Alpine Campus Library

College library housing approximately 22,000 volumes of books with a varied selection of movies, documentary DVDs and CDs, maps of Western Colorado, periodicals and state documents.

1330 Bob Adams Dr. (third floor of Bristol Hall), Steamboat, 970-870-4445, www.coloradomtn. edu/library, 9 am-8 pm M-Th, 9 am-5 pm F, closed Sat., 1-8 pm Sun., free and open to public.

❱❱ Motor Sports Hayden Speedway

Two miles south of Hayden, this quarter-mile dirt track comes alive in the summer as local and regional drivers race modified open-wheel, sprint cars and super-late models hoping to find the fastest thing on dirt.

37900 County Road 53, Hayden, 970-846-4534, haydenspeedway.com, May to Sept., races typically every other week, $7 for adult admission (14 and up), $3 for 13 and under.

Steamboat Powersports

Rent ATVs on daily and weekly basis, as well as motorcycles. Maps and riding information, as well as helmet rentals and on-site delivery, available.

2989 Riverside Plaza, Steamboat, 970-879-5138; 2607 U.S. Hwy 40, Craig, 970-826-0060, www. steamboatpowersports.com, 9 am-5:30 pm M-F, 8:30 am-4 pm Sat., call for pricing.

❱❱ Movie theaters Chief Plaza Theater

Daily showings on four digital screens in a downtown location.

813 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat, 970-879-0181, www.carmike.com, $7.50 adult, $7 child (3-11) for matinee, $10 adult, $7 child for evening.

Super bargain matinee is $6.50 between 4 and 5:30 pm.

Wildhorse Stadium Cinemas

Digital sound and 35-by-35-foot screens mark the six auditoriums with full or partial stadium seating located in the Wildhorse Marketplace.

655 Marketplace Plaza, Steamboat, 970-870-8222,

Two cinema screens available at this convenient, central Craig location.

29 E. Victory Way, Craig, 970-824-2000, call for show times.

❱❱ Museums Hahn’s Peak Area Historical Society

The society’s museum and adjacent schoolhouse will be open various days throughout the week during the summer season, bringing to life the silver and gold mining boom days when Hahn’s Peak Village was the original Routt County Seat. The museum buildings, including the original Bear Cage Jail, house many historic displays preserving the ranching and mining heritage of the area.

61075 Main St., Hahn’s Peak Village (north of Steamboat), 970-879-7291, free and open to the public.

Hayden Heritage Center

Experience the history of the Old West and the Yampa Valley. Set in the 90-year-old Denver and Rio Grande Western Depot building, the center exhibits artifacts like historic saddles, the Sullivan Rock and Fossil Collection and a collection of photographs that record pioneer, mining and ranching heritage in Hayden and the Yampa Valley.

300 W. Pearl, Hayden, 970-276-4380, free.

Museum of Northwest Colorado

In the historic former Colorado State Armory building, the Museum of Northwest Colorado houses the Cowboy and Gunfighter Museum, a new Craig centennial exhibit and showcases a collection of nearly 1,000 cowboy artifacts and railroad memorabilia.

Museum is wheelchair accessible and also features a gift shop and Queen Anne’s bookstore. Starting May 24, “The Passing of the Old West,” will be on display, which features Western art and artifacts.

590 Yampa Ave., Craig, 970-824-6360, www. museumnwco.org, 9 am-5 pm M-F, 10 am-4 pm Sat., free admission.

Steamboat Art Museum

Housed in the historic First National Bank building, the free one-floor downtown museum features two galleries and a gift shop and hosts events such as lecture series, workshops and educational outreach programs.

807 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat, 970-870-1755, www.steamboatartmuseum.org, 11 am-7 pm T-Sat.

Tracks & Trails Museum

Located in the old Oak Creek Town Hall, the museum offers nine permanent exhibits and one rotating exhibit about the industry and identity of diverse immigrants to the area coal mines and mills. Also features the Artist’s/Collector’s Wall to help visitors

Wyman Museum

Unique collection from throughout the West and beyond, giving museum guests an experience spanning 100 years of American life, ingenuity and advancement, including license plate and chain saw collections, a blacksmith shop and a new trophy room for rent. The Pagoda Store houses local arts and crafts from around the valley.

94350 E U.S. Hwy 40, Craig, 970-824-6346, www.wymanmuseum.com, 10 am-4 pm, free admission.

❱❱ Rock climbing Rocky Mountain Ventures

Experience Routt County’s vertical offerings with half- and full-day guided trips for all levels of rock climbers to various top-rope climbing locations around Steamboat. Equipment and transportation provided. Opportunities for private group and multipitch climbs available.

1479 S. Lincoln Ave., Steamboat, 970-870-8440, www.verticalgrip.com.

❱❱ Water recreation Backdoor Sports

Tube rentals and shuttles, kayak lessons daily as well as rafting trips on the Yampa River. Also the front door to all you backcountry needs carrying maps, climbing and backpacking gear and renting kayaks, tents, stoves, backpacks, rock climbing harnesses. Disc golf discs also available.

841 Yampa St., 970-879-6249, www.backdoor sports.com, store hours 8:30 am-6 pm daily; tubing hours from 10:30 am-4 pm (end of June through September, depending on flows and conditions), inner tube rental includes tube and shuttle ride back.

Blue Sky West/ Bucking Rainbow Outfitters

Steamboat-based rafting company with permits to operate on the North Platte, Elk, Yampa, Eagle, Colorado and Arkansas rivers. Inflatable kayak trips on the Colorado River and overnight trips on request.

Tube rentals and local transportation leaving from downtown.

1103 Lincoln Ave., 970-871-4260, www.bucking rainbow.com, raft trips start at $43 for a trip down the Yampa, reservations required 24 hours in advance.

Colorado River Center/ Steamboat Rafting Company

Rent inflatable, sit-on-top or whitewater kayaks, rafts and all on-water gear at half-, full- and multi-day rates. Also offers guided day trips on the Upper Colorado River from a convenient riverside location with overnight camping and lodging.

4199 Trough Road, Bond (outfitter located in Rancho Del Rio), 888-888-7238, www.coloradorivercenter. com, Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends, half-day trips start at $39 for adults, $29 for kids. exploresteamboat.com

Colorado River Guides

Float the Colorado and Eagle rivers in rafts, inflatable kayaks and dories. Fishing trips, as well. Colorado River whitewater rafting trips meet at State Bridge Landing (55 miles south of Steamboat on Colo. Hwy 131). Also offers Saddles and Paddles trip (rafting and horseback riding) in conjunction with Colorado’s High Lonesome Outfitter & Guides 131 Lincoln St., Yampa, 970-638-9742 or 800938-7238, www.raftcolorado.com, May to October, depending on flows, half-day trips $40 for adults, $30 for kids; full-day trips $70 for adults, $50 for kids.

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Colorado River Runs

Three Quarter Circles Sporting Clays and Driving Range

Six cushioned indoor hard courts, four outdoor hard courts and six outdoor hydrocourt clay courts mark one of the finest public playing facilities in Colorado, which regularly hosts local, state, sectional and national tournaments. The full-service pro shop, which has premier racket rentals and demos, provides Steamboat’s only racket restringing services.

2500 Pine Grove Rd., Steamboat, 970-879-8400, www.10s.com, 8 am-9 pm daily, call for rates and info about private and group instruction.

Offers a scenic drive on the Colorado River Headwaters Byway to the company’s Radium location followed by rafting day trips on the Upper Colorado and Eagle rivers.

43 Grand County Road 111, Radium (90 minutes from Steamboat), 970-653-4292 or 800-826-1081, www.coloradoriverruns.com.

Mad Adventures

Guided whitewater rafting on the upper Colorado River, ideal for those who want beautiful canyon scenery and nonintimidating whitewater. Also has base in Idaho Springs for trips on Clear Creek.

1421 E. Park Ave., Kremmling, 970-724-3457 or 800-451-4844, www.madadventures.com, May to early September, half-day rafting trips start at $39.

Mountain Sports Kayak School

Mountain Sports Kayak School helps beginners learn to kayak, from on-shore orientations to pond paddles to gentle beginner and intermediate sections of the Yampa River through Steamboat. Camps and private family lessons available. Also rents canoes, whitewater, sea and fishing kayaks.

800 S. Lincoln Ave., Steamboat, 970-879-8794, www.mountainsportskayak.com, 9 am-6 pm daily, April 15-Oct. 1, half-day beginner lesson is $75.

One Stop Ski Shop

Tube rentals for float trips down the Yampa River, as well as water ski, wakeboard and wake surfer rentals.

35 11th St., Steamboat, 970-879-4754 or 877-754-7474, www.onestopskishop.net, e-mail onestop@onestopskishop.net; store hours 9 am-6 pm M-Sat, open from 9 am-5 pm Sun. in July and August; tubing hours 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. depending on conditions, tube rental includes tube, life jacket and shuttle ride back to shop, price to be determined.

Stagecoach Marina

Located at the north end of Stagecoach State Park, the marina rents out pontoon boats, fishing boats, canoes, paddleboats and kayaks as well as dry storage boat space and slip rentals. Fishing and camping supplies available.

25500 Routt County Road 14, Oak Creek, 970736-8342, 7 am-7 pm May 15 to Labor Day, fishing boats start at $39 for two hours, pontoon boats $98 for two hours.

Steamboat Lake Marina

Rent pontoon boats, fishing boats and nonmotorized canoes, kayaks and paddleboats at hourly rates. Fishing licenses, supplies and 10 camper cabins available.

61450 Routt County Road 62, Clark, 970-8797019, www.steamboatlakemarina.com, fishing boats cost $70 for two hours and $25 each additional hour, pontoon boats start at $125 for two hours.

❱❱ Other outdoor recreation Amaze’n Steamboat

Giant Maze & Miniature Golf Activities include 18-hole miniature golf course with unique obstacles, human maze, spin cycle, bumper cars and new gemstone panning.

1255 U.S. Hwy 40 (located behind the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association), 970-8708682, www.amazenmazes.com.

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Bar Lazy L Ranch

Offers dinner wagon rides up the Elk River Valley.

The three-hour experience features a wagon ride from Percheron draft horses to a country dinner with a choice between ribeye steak, rainbow trout or Sante Fe chicken and live traditional Western music courtesy of the Yampa Valley Boys. Accommodates private parties, transportation available.

26480 RCR 52-E (8 miles northwest of Steamboat), 970-879-0095, www.barlazylranch.com, call for schedule and pricing.

Carpenter Ranch

complex at the base of Howelsen Hill has two outdoor basketball hoops, two outdoor tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, playground, horseshoe pit, recreational BMX course and a skateboard park. Maps available at the Parks and Rec office and at kiosks for Howelsen Hill/Emerald Mountain hiking and mountain bike trails.

845 Howelsen Parkway (Parks, Open Space and Recreational Services Office at 245 Howelsen Parkway), 970-879-4300, park open from dawn until dusk, free for tennis, basketball, volleyball courts and skateboard park, baseball/softball fields and sand volleyball courts can be rented.

Sprawling 906-acre Nature Conservancy preserve features a historic working cattle ranch on national register of historic places, the Yampa River Preserve and a staffed education center located in the historic ranch house open mornings, three days a week. Stop by for the easy 1 ½-mile interpretive trail loop to the Yampa.

13250 U.S. Hwy 40, Hayden (about 20 miles west of Steamboat), 970-276-4626, www.nature.org, call for program updates and times.

Llove-a-Llama Farm

Coca-Cola Adventure Zone/ Steamboat Ski Area Gondola

Poulter Colorado Camps

Kids and the young at heart have plenty of options, from the mini-bounce infl atable trampoline, Slingshot Trampoline Bungee Jump, human gyro, Shoot ‘n Shower basketball and dunk game, and the East Face 24-foot Climbing Wall (ages 5 and up) to the new mechanical bull and the interactive Wild West “Parlez with the Past” children’s program Friday evenings. A trip up the eight-passenger gondola to the top of Thunderhead Peak allows access to Gourmet Guided Hikes that combine a hike along Mount Werner’s Vista Nature Trial with a white-linen buffet. Of course, there’s always the self-guided adventure, from the network of hiking trails to the 50 miles of mountain biking trails at the ski area. Front- and full-suspension mountain bike, child bike, Diggler mountain scooter and helmet rentals available at the Main Ticket Office as well as private and semi-private clinics through the Steamboat Mountain Bike School.

2305 Mount Werner Circle, 970-879-6111, www. steamboat.com, call for pricing and hours of operation.

The Howler Alpine Slide

Ride the Barrows double chairlift 400 feet up to the top of Howelsen Hill for a screaming 2,400-foot scream of a ride down one of steepest tracks of its kind in North America. Riders control sleds with a hand brake.

845 Howelsen Parkway (at the base of Howelsen Hill), Steamboat, 970-819-8010 or 970-8750695, for schedule, visit www.steamboatalpineslide.com, $9/ride for 1-3 rides, $8.50/ride for 4-9 rides, $7.50/ride 10-24 rides, $7/ride 25-plus rides.

Howelsen Park

The city of Steamboat Springs’ sprawling park

Unique two-hour program (ideal for birthday parties) for all ages to learn about llamas. Feed and lead llamas on a long pasture walk, head for the teepee American Indian program and back to the llama barn for music and puppet show and take-home llama souvenir craft projects.

27550 Routt County Road 64, Clark, 970-8793248 or 970-581-0692, June through September, programs M-Th, $20 a person, under 3 is free.

Poulter Camps gives youth campers opportunities for healthy development in an outdoor setting. Based out of the refurbished, historic Columbine Cabins at the foot of Hahn’s Peak, Poulter provides residential and adventure travel programs for co-ed campers 9-17.

Also organizes corporate retreats.

970-879-4816 or 888-879-4816, www.poultercamps.com, 10-day to 4-week sessions start at $1,550.

Routt County Fairgrounds

Routt County’s complete fairgrounds facility boasts an exceptional 27,600-square-foot, multipurpose building/indoor arena, outdoor arena (available for open riding), race track, horse stalls, short- or longterm camping, exhibit hall, facility and horse stalls.

Event equipment rentals available. The 2009 Routt County Fair is scheduled for Aug. 13-16.

398 S. Poplar St., Hayden, 970-276-3068, www. routtcountyfair.org, indoor arena open to public riding, $5 per person per hour (horses not provided).

Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series

The Brent Romick Rodeo Arena at the Howelsen Hill Park Complex comes alive every Friday and Saturday in the summer with PRCA-sanctioned rodeo performances highlighted by two sections of bull riding, roping events, bareback and saddle bronc riding, barrel racing various specialty acts and of course, the youth calf and ram scrambles. Voted the 2002 PRCA Small Outdoor Rodeo of the Year.

501 Howelsen Parkway, Steamboat, 970-879-1818, www.steamboatprorodeo.com, 7:30 pm every Friday and Saturday from the third week in June to the fourth week in August (final shows Aug. 21 and 22), July 3 and 4 shows start at 7 pm, presale tickets $15 for adults, $8 for children, free for children 6 and under.

One of two clay target ranges on the western slope open to the public, 3QC presents a fully automated 12-station clays course on 40 acres with spectacular views. The range is designed to accommodate everyone from beginners to seasoned competitors, families, corporate groups, bachelor parties, and those wanting to experience something out of the ordinary. Guns, ammunition, and golf carts are available for rent, and NSCA-certified instructors are on staff to teach firearm safety.

26208 U.S. Hwy 40 (six miles west of Steamboat), 970-879-5649 or 970-846-5647, www.3qc.net, 9 am-4 pm daily and by appointment. Call for prices and rental information.

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Tuff E Nuff Rodeo Company

Private practice pen for junior bull riders, fighters and riders learning to ride. Offers weekly training and instruction sessions open to a public viewing audience.

47080 Routt County Road 129 (at mile marker 9 north of Steamboat), 970-846-3354, 6 pm Wednesdays, free.

WindWalker Tours/ Bar-S ChuckWagon Suppers

Daily horse-drawn wagon rides along the Yampa River to a hearty dinner (mesquite-grilled rib eye steak, chicken or veggie lasagna) featuring live entertainment and dancing.

P.O. Box 775092 (Ranch is six miles south of Steamboat off Colo. Hwy 131), 970-879-8065 or 800-748-1642, www.windwalkertours.com, June to Sept.

Yampa River Botanic Park

Situated on the banks of the Yampa River, this 6-acre park features a number of rock, pond, and plant gardens with three ponds and 30 gardens featuring native and ornamental plants and flowers. Benches, walkways and grassy knolls attract people looking to relax as well as native birds and butterflies. Available for weddings and special events, call for special use.

Accessed from U.S. Hwy 40 in Steamboat Springs, turn west on Trafalgar Lane, south to the end of Pamela Lane, 970-879-4300, open dawn until dusk from May 1-Oct. 31, free.

Yampa Valley Sports Riders

Northwest Colorado’s only competitive motocross track, one mile south of Craig, incorporates natural terrain into a track featuring jumps, tabletops and berms.

970-824-2182, open May-Oct. to members.

Yampatika

This local nonprofit environmental education organization hosts a summer schedule of activities that range anywhere from free nature hikes (Tu-Sat.), birding expeditions, geology walks and lectures to a wild mushroom foray and a new wildflower series.

925 Weiss Drive, Steamboat, 970-871-9151, www. yampatika.org, 8 am-5 pm M-F, call for schedule and pricing.

❱❱ Other indoor activities Depot Art Center

The Eleanor Bliss Center for the Arts houses two visual fine art galleries at the Depot Gallery, the Front Gallery and the Emerging Artists’ Gallery and hosts a variety of events, from concerts and art openings to dance performances and writers groups.

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Excel Gymnastics

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1955 Bridgelane, Ste. 1900, 970-879-3467.

First String Music

Retail music store offers repairs and lessons in piano, violin, guitar, banjo, bass and percussion. Look around and fall in love with the instrument you can’t live without.

1880 Loggers Lane, Unit 1, Steamboat, 970-8714661, www.steamboatspringsmusic.com, noon-6 pm M, 10 am-6 pm Tu-F, 11 am-5 pm Sat., call for costs and appointments.

Focus Adventures

Private instruction and photography workshops hosted locally (“Photography and the Creative Spirit,” is the annual summer workshop offered in July). Year-round, customized local photo tours as well as international photo tours to exotic shooting locations abroad.

P.O. Box 771640, Steamboat, 970-879-2244, www. focusadventures.com, call for program/instruction costs.

Rocky Mountain Summer Conservatory

Faculty of Rocky Mountain Summer Conservatory perform casual concerts (with introductions from Ernest Richardson, artistic director of RMSC and Steamboat Springs Orchestra’s conductor, BTW) at St. Paul’s Church between Eighth and Ninth streets on Oak Street.

Most Thursdays 14- to 18-year-old soloists with youth orchestras around the country take the stage for their own recital series.

Call Jody Patten at 970-846-2144, performances at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 846 Oak St. Student performances usually at 7 p.m. Th., faculty recitals usually at 7 p.m. Fri., from June 27 to July 31. Free, but $10 donation suggested. Or visit www.rockymountainsc.org for more details.

The Potter’s Wheel

Contemporary paint-your-own pottery studio located

just a few minutes from downtown. Open for walk-in studio time (reservations recommended for group of six or more), private parties of eight or more can reserve time during off-studio hours.

2780 Acre Lane, 970-879-4944, www.potterswheelsteamboat.com, 11am – 6 pm T-Th, 11am – 4 pm Sat & Sun., Cost: $6 studio fee covers glazing, firing and facility use with a broad selection of ready-made ceramics to choose from, anywhere from $5 - $75.

❱❱ Salons & spas

Steamboat Arts & Crafts Gym

Advanced Massage and Healing

Provides studio space and locker system for members and visitors to explore a variety of artistic outlets as well as workshops, seminars and classes taught by local and regional artists and crafters. Classes taught month-to-month and memberships available on both daily and monthly bases.

1280 13th St., Steamboat, 970-870-0384, 9 am-6:30 pm M-Sat., www.steamboatartsandcraftsgym.com.

Steamboat Symphony Orchestra]

This community-based, nonprofit organization hopes to nourish hearts and minds through challenging, educational and rewarding orchestral experiences from its professional orchestra and youth orchestra.

1885 Elk River Plaza, Suite 200, Steamboat, 970-870-3223, www.steamboatorchestra.org.

Strings Music Festival

Strings, a nationally recognized music festival, presents over 70 performances of chamber music, jazz, rock, country, bluegrass, world rhythms, and many other genres every summer since 1988. Artists include Grammy winners and nominees, major competition winners and principal players from the most renowned orchestras.

900 Strings Road, Steamboat, 970-879-5056, www. stringsmusicfestival.com, visit Web site for concert schedule and ticket information.

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Abracadabra Hair Design

Abracadabra offers a unique salon experience above Double Z BBQ. Aside from a full range of hair services, Abracadabra offers non-surgical facelifts, photo facials and Redken and Nexxus products. The salon also features an art gallery.

2135 Burgess Creek Road No. 302, 970-870-8000, available by appointment.

Advanced Massage and Healing offers a variety of massages — deep tissue, hot stone and aromatherapy — as well as astrology and tarol readings.

2955 Village Drive No. 2, 970-879-2444, 8 am-8 pm M-Sat.

Aesthetica Medical Spa

Aesthetica Medical Spa provides medical and cosmetic dermatological services — including f acials, thermage, glycolic peels, botox, photofacial, laser hair removal and microdermabrasion — to help ensure lifelong health and well being for patients of all ages.

940 Central Park Drive, Suite 210, 970-8792256, www.sandieivinsmd.com, 9 am-5 pm by appointment.

A-Head in Style by Dawn Zulian

A full-service salon just west of downtown that’s celebrating 20 years in business. A-Head in Style offers manicures, pedicures, waxing, eyelash tinting and more!

1317 Dream Island Plaza No. 17, 970-879-7513, 8:30 am-8:30 pm M-F.

Bee Bop Hair Salon

Complete hair services for men, women and children.

Walk-ins welcome.

635 Lincoln Ave. Suite M, 970-879-9671, 9 am-5 pm T-Sat.

Bella Salon

Bella Salon offers Apothecari products and all hair

and beauty services.

625 S. Lincoln Ave., 970-879-5503, 9:30 am-5 pm M-F.

Body Boutique & Bella Sol Spa

Body Boutique offers a variety of services to treat your entire being. Relax and rejuvenate your skin with a customized facial, and reinvent yourself with a sassy contemporary hair style, eyelash extensions or tinting, and waxing.

810 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-6945, available by appointment.

Boots & Nails

Boots & Nails offers full nail service as well as permanent cosmetics and ear piercing.

1136 Yampa St. No. 2, 970-879-9991, available by appointment.

Brio Salon & Spa

Brio Salon and Spa offers hair care, nail services, facials and massage, as well as Redken and Pureology products.

825 Oak St., 970-870-6541, www.biosalonandspa. com, 9 am-6 pm M-Sat.

Champu Hair Studio

Make an appointment at Champu Hair Studio for a haircut or color, or for body waxing. Champu carries Kenra and organic products, as well as items from Steamboat Soap Co. 970-879-4900, available by appointment.

Chris’ Hair Styling

Chris’ offers hair service in a personalized setting. No surprises — you get what you want.

1124 Yampa St., 970-879-3088, 8 am-5 pm M-F.

Comb Goddess

Comb Goddess is located downtown on 11th Street in the Old West Building. The salon has been owned by Savannah Bongiorno since 2006 and is staffed with two experienced stylists. Comb Goddess is the only

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Full Service Catered Packages Include:

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The Cut Above

Hair on Earth Salon

Hair on Earth offers a full menu of hair services and Aveda products.

437 Oak St., 970-879-2662, 10 am-6 pm T-F, 10 am-5 pm Sat.

Superior service with superior style is what you will get at The Cut Above.

837 Lincoln Ave., 970- 871-7141, 9:30 am-5 pm M-F.

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Life Essential Wellness Spa

Full service hair care on the east side of Steamboat.

Call for a shampoo, color or cut. Cutting Room also offers facial waxing, eyelashes and spray tanning.

800 Weiss Drive Unit C, 970-871-7861, available by appointment.

Dragonfly Hair Studio

For a great style and a warm conversation, turn to Kathy at Dragonfly Hair Studio.

702 Oak St., 970-879-6543.

Exclusive Nails & Tanning

At Exclusive Nails & Tanning, the name says it all. A great choice for a pedicure or manicure when you’re on the go!

1815 Central Park Plaza, 970-870-7870, 9 am-7 pm M-F, 11 am-5 pm Sat.

Gallery Hair Salon

The Gallery Hair Salon does everything hair — color, cuts, perms, straightening, styling and special occasion hairdo’s. The salon sells Pureology and Redken products.

1136 Yampa St., 970-879-9699, 9 am-6 pm M-Sat.

The Grand Spa

Relax and revive yourself at The Grand Spa! They offer a number of massages, body treatments and facials aimed at providing the tailored remedy that your body requires.

They use all-natural and paraben-free products in all treatments and retail products.

2300 Mount Werner Circle, 970-871-5514, available by appointment.

Unique and personal salon services in a comfortable atmosphere.

100 Park Ave., 970-871-9478, 10 am-6 pm M-F. Life Essentials Spa has been offering Steamboat Springs exclusive wellness treatments and traditional spa services for more than 10 years. A local’s favorite, this spa is committed to quality treatments at an affordable rate. Come experience the difference.

345 Lincoln Ave., 970-871-9543, www.lifeessentialinc.com, 9 am-6 pm M-Sat.

Mountain Kuts

Your stop for drop-in haircuts, Mountain Kuts is always available for a new ’do. Geared toward sports enthusiasts, Mountain Kuts lets you watch the game while you get a trim. One of the best values in Steamboat!

405 Anglers Drive Unit D, 970-870-0385, 10 am-7 pm M-Sat., 10 am-5 pm Sun.

Mountain Hair Studio

With a convenient downtown location, Mountain Hair is your spot for hair, nails and massage therapy.

675 S. Lincoln Ave., 970-870-1586, available by appointment.

Nail Galere

Looking for a manicure or pedicure? The Nail Galere specializes in both.

1306 Lincoln Ave. Unit B, 970-879-5322, available by appointment.

Nail Wizard

Nail Wizard is a full-service salon offering tanning and hair care, but specializing in manicures and pedicures.

440 S. Lincoln Ave., 970-879-6204, 9 am-5 pm M-Th, 9 am-3 pm F.

service spa and hair care, too, all on the Yampa River!

24 Fifth St., 970-871-0202, 9 am-5 pm M-F.

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Steamboat Hair Co.

Kassandra Collins, Stylist. Styling that makes a statement or subtley suggests the real you.

702 Oak Street, 970-846-2175

Rocky Mountain Day Spa

Rocky Mountain Day Spa offers the spa total experience including massage, body wraps, body exfoliation, body waxing, facials and aromatherapy.

Fifth Street and Lincoln Avenue, 970-870-9860, www.steamboatmassage.com, 9 am-7 pm M-Sat.

Scruples Salon & Spa

Scruples Salon and Spa is a full-service spa with services including massages, facials, manicures and pedicures. The spa is in the street-level retail area of the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel.

2300 Mount Werner Circle, 970-879-5606, Open daily 10 am-7 pm.

Serenity Massage

Theraputic bodywork for athletes, professionals and those seeking wellness and balance in a hectic world.

419 Oak St. in the Solstice Building., 970-8793381,970-846,2700. By appointment 10 am-6 pm M-Sat.

Shear Performance

Shear Performance offers professional hair care downtown.

842 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-6127, available by appointment.

Styling in Steamboat

You’ll leave Styling in Steamboat in style!

440 Lincoln Ave., 970-871-1885, available by appointment.

The Spa/Salon

The Spa/Salon offers the best of both worlds — a full-

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Get your hair cut or colored in their new trendy location in Curve Plaza next to Ace Hardware.

2179 Curve Plaza Unit B101, 970-879-8001, 10 am-6 pm M-F.

Steamboat Spa Nails

From manicures & pedicures to waxing and massages.

Steamboat Spa Nails is the place to stop for some relaxation downtown.

601 Lincoln Ave Suite 104, Steamboat, 970-8717920, walk ins and appointments welcome, MonSun 9am-7:30pm

Transformations

Full range of hair cutting and coloring services, Framesi Hair Care products and more!

970-846-2175.

Tribeca Hair Studio

Tribeca offers a full-service salon and a wide range of hair care products including Phyto Hair Products.

1915 Alpine Plaza, 970-870-8282, 10 am-5 pm T-Sat. by appointment.

Waterside Day Spa & Salon

Choose from luxurious and relaxing massage and body treatments, state-of-the-art medical aesthetics, creative and trendy hair and nail services or put together a complete package.

1110 Yampa St., 970-875-0271, www.watersidedayspa. com, 9 am-6 pm T-Sat.

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salon in the valley that offers Bumble & Bumble hair products.

1104 Lincoln Suite 102, 970-871-0606, available by appointment.

Wildhorse Salon

Wildhorse Salon has a wide selection of services. The staff helps to create your total image. Call to make an appointment with a stylist, nail technician or esthetician.

690 Marketplace Plaza No. 4, 970-879-1222, www. steamboatsalon.com, 9 am-8 pm M-F, 10 am-4 pm Sat.

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5th Street Market & Deli •

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2300 Mount Werner Circle Unit C-1, 970-8700224, 737 Lincoln Ave., 970-870-0225, 7 am-5:30 pm T-Sat., 8 am-4:30 pm Sun.

435 Lincoln Avenue, 970-871-1318

Amante Coffee • $

Ciao Gelato • • • $

Casual, trendy and hip, Amante is an Italian espresso bar. It’s a fantastic spot for coffee, cocktails and beer.

Relax with a latte in the comfortable wi-fi lounge.

Enjoy an assortment of pastries, gelato, panini sandwiches or Italian sodas.

685 Marketplace Plaza Suite C8, 970-871-8999, www.amantecoffee.com, Open daily 6 am-6 pm; second location in Bud Werner Memorial Library

There is no better place to go for a taste of Italy than Ciao Gelato. The shop’s warm family environment, along with its delicious pizza, paninis, coffee and gelato, will be a highlight of your day.

700 Yampa St., 970-870-7979, 9 am-8 pm M-Fri., 10 am-8 pm Sat.-Sun.

Colorado Bagel Co. & Deli • • $

Proudly serving Boar’s Head deli meats, the Colorado Bagel Co. offers freshly baked bagel sandwiches available for breakfast and lunch, or try a piping hot latte or cappuccino.

Central Park Plaza, 970-870-9657, 7 am-5 pm M-Sat., 7 am-4 pm Sun.

Azteca Taqueria • • $

Fresh, fast and tasty, Azteca is guaranteed to fill you up in a hurry. Dine-in or take-out, their fresh Mexican menu includes diverse options to accommodate any taste for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

116 Ninth St., 970-870-9980, www.aztecataqueria. com, Mon – Thurs: 7:30 am-9:30 pm, Fri. & Sat.: 7:30 am-9:30 pm

Backcountry Provisions • • $

Fresh bread, fine meats and the best cheeses are standard at this top-notch sandwich shop. Tasty sandwiches for a healthy meal on the go, a picnic on the trails or right in their convenient downtown location.

635 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-3617, www.backcountry provisions.com, Open Daily 7 am-5 pm

Bagel Works • • $

Freshly made bagels and cream cheese guaranteed to please. Dine-in or take-out.

1119 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-1353, Open daily breakfast & lunch, Open weekdays 6 am-3 pm, Open weekends 6:30 am-3 pm

Bamboo Market Health Foods • $

Along the beautiful Yampa River, Uprisings Bakery & Deli offers freshly baked goods, sandwiches and wraps, as well as an espresso, juice and smoothie bar.

Yampa & 11th streets, 970-879-9992, www. bamboomkt.com, 8 am-8 pm weekdays, 9 am-6 pm Sat & Sun

Bear River Bar & Grill • • • $

In Gondola Square, the “Bear” is the place to grab a burger and frosty beverage while enjoying a day at the mountain. Enjoy majestic views of Mount Werner and happy-hour specials on the deck.

2305 Mount Werner Circle, 970-871-5165, www. steamboat.com, call for hours

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Rex’s American Grill & Bar bottled beer, soda and an old-fashioned soda and ice cream fountain.

2093 Curve Plaza, Steamboat, 970-870-8500, www.bighouseburgers.com, open daily 11:30 am-9:30 pm

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bistro c.v. $$$ bistro c.v. offers Rocky Mountain cuisine at its finest, accompanied by an exceptional wine list and incredible atmosphere. Elegant dining that includes local, sustainable and organic produce.

345 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-4197, Open daily at 5 pm

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Blue Sage Pizza $$ Authentic Chicago deep-dish pizza, freshly prepared dough and homemade sauce guarantee this pie will please any crowd. Blue Sage Pizza is in Central Park Plaza, and is available for delivery, carry-out or by the slice.

Central Park Plaza (next to Blockbuster), 970870-8600, 11 am-10 pm Sun.-Th, 11 am-midnight F-Sat.

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The Boathouse Pub $-$$ Primarily American pub fare is offered at this downtown, riverside establishment, specializing in traditional Irish-style food.

609 Yampa St., Steamboat, 970-879-4797, 3 pm-9 pm M-F, 11:30 am-9 pm Sat.-Sun., full dinner menu starts at 5 pm

Beau Jo’s Mountain Bistro $ Proudly offering Colorado’s favorite pizza for over 30 years. Casual Italian dining including pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salads. Try one of their favorite recipes or create your own. Dine-in, takeout or delivery.

7th & Lincoln Ave., 970-870-6401, Open daily for lunch and dinner

New York-style pizza offered affordably by the slice or whole pie. Brooklyn’s is open late for a great midnight meal in the heart of downtown.

57 Lincoln Ave., 970-871-1000, Open daily 11 am-1 am

Bella’s • • $

Get your burritos delivered to your home or workplace. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Made fresh daily.

970-819-1989

Located below the Chocolate Soup Pastry Café, Bella’s wine bar offers European wines and simple fare in a rustic setting.

737 Lincoln Ave., 970-870-9463, 5 pm-2 am T-Sun., www.bellascolorado.com

Big House Burgers & Bottlecap Bar • • $-$$

This restaurant, on Steamboat’s west end, offers a creative build-your-own burger menu (all local beef) plenty of salad options as well as a wide selection of

Brooklyn’s Brick Oven Pizzeria • $

Burrito Babes $

The Cabin Restaurant & Lounge • • $$$

High Alpine contemporary cuisine offering Black Angus beef, chops, native wild game, and fresh seafood. A cozy mountain cabin atmosphere inside the Steamboat Grand Resort will ensure a delightful experience for any meal of the day.

2300 Mount Werner Circle, 970-871-5550, Open daily 7 am-9 pm

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Cafe Diva $$$ Seasonal menu created with fresh organic produce, naturally raised meats and wild seafood. Extensive wine cellar and staff of three certified Sommeliers.

Torian Plum Plaza in Ski Time Square, 970-8710508, www.cafediva.com, Open nightly 5:30-10 pm Cantina Mexican Restaurant • • $-$$ Colorful, festive and tasty, Cantina brings you so south of the border you’ll need a sombrero. Sip a margarita and take in the charm of downtown Steamboat.

818 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-0826, www.cantina. com, Open daily 11 am-1 am

Canton Chinese Restaurant • • $

A true locals favorite, Canton offers a variety of fine Cantonese, Mandarin and Szechwan Cuisine. Located in the heart of downtown Steamboat dining in or take-out is available.

720 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-4480, Open 11:30 am – 2:30 pm M-F, Open nightly 5-9:30 pm

Catamount Ranch & Club • • • $$

Coldstone Creamery $ Coldstone Creamery allows you to create your own scrumptious ice cream concoction. Fresh ice-cream and mix-ins hand churned right in front of your eyes on a frozen stone slab.

2032 Curve Plaza, 970-879-0707; 1815 Central Park Plaza, 970-879-0202 Cottonwood Grill • • • $$-$$$

Located along the Yampa River, Cottonwood Grill serves vibrant Pacific Rim Cuisine. The union of American and Asian tastes is offered in a tranquil setting. Enjoy predinner drinks in the comfortable lounge.

701 Yampa St., 970-879-2229, www.cottonwoodgrill.com, Open nightly at 5:30 pm

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Creekside Cafe $ A fabulous choice for breakfast or lunch, Creekside is located on picturesque Soda Creek. Satisfaction is assured by offering many tasty options, outstanding service and an exceptional atmosphere.

131 11th St., 970-879-4925, Open daily 7 am-2 pm Cugino’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant • • $-$$

Cugino’s has a wide variety of delicious Italian dishes, with large portions and a full bar.

41 8th St., 970-879-5805, www.cuginosrestaurant.com, Open daily 11 am-10 pm

Enjoy fine cuisine while experiencing the magnificent views of Catamount Golf Course.

33400 A Catamount Drive, 970-871-9300, www. catamountranchclub.com, 5-9 pm Th-Sat., and three nights a week, Fri, Sat, Mon, 5-9 pm

Deep Steep Tea Co. $

Catamount Ranch Lakehouse Restaurant • • • • $$

Domino’s Pizza $ Take-out or delivery, this classic pizza will feed a hungry crowd in a hurry.

1250 Lincoln Ave. Sundance Plaza, 970-8794811, Open daily 11 am-12 am

A fantastic place to enjoy a variety of lunch options, the Catamount Ranch Lakehouse restaurant offers great food and great views of Catamount Lake.

30065 Waters Edge Trail, 970-871-9229, www. catamountranchclub.com, 11:30 am-3 pm T-Sat.

Chaps Mountain Bar & Grill • • $-$$

There’s something for everyone at Chaps, including a variety of soups, sandwiches and salads. Located in the lobby of the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel, stop in to enjoy lunch or dinner.

2300 Mount Werner Circle, 970-871-5552, Open daily 11 am-10 pm

Chocolate Soup Pastry Cafe • • • $

A delightful café offering homemade pastries, croissants, chocolates, artisan breads, cakes, soups, paninis, pizza and more. Pop in for a tasty lunch, espresso, or fine international beer or wine.

More than 77 high-quality teas and tisanes are available at this new shop in Old Town Square.

635 Lincoln Ave. in Old Town Square, 970-8711226, 11 am-6 pm M-Sat.

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Double Z Bar & BBQ • • $

Located on the bike path and near Little Toots park, Double Z is a great carry-out option. However, don’t be afraid to join the locals and dine in for some serious barbecue! Delivery available.

1124 Yampa St., 970-879-0849, Open daily 11 am-10 pm

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Dreamboat Cafe $ Located inside the Old Town Hot Springs, the Dreamboat Café is a great spot to grab a quick bite to eat after swimming, working out or enjoying a massage.

136 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-1828, 8 am-5 pm M-F

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The Drunken Onion specializes in wholesome and delicious meals with their trademark slow-roasted, bourbon caramelized onion. Fabulous lunch and dinner specials are available for take-and-bake for a truly remarkable dining experience.

685 Marketplace Drive #5 Wildhorse Marketplace, 970-879-8423, www.drunkenonion.com, Open daily 11 am-7 pm

Enjoy an afternoon with a good book, good coffee and a good friend. Enjoy browsing the wide collection of books while sipping a hot coffee, and grab a tasty treat from the coffee bar.

68 Ninth Street, 970-879-6830, 7 am-9 pm M-Sat., 7 am-6 pm Sun.

Old Town Pub • • $-$$

The Egg & I • • $

Serving breakfast all day, The Egg and I is a great option for anyone seeking variety. Daily specials, homemade soups, and a large menu make this restaurant a favorite.

325 Anglers Drive Sundance Plaza, 970-871-4633, 6:30 am-2 pm M-Sat., 7 am-2 pm Sun.

Old Town Pub serves lunch and dinner in a historic, 105-year-old Western setting in downtown Steamboat Springs. Not your usual pub grub! Offering free WiFi, live music, a fine wine selection, 10 beers on tap and children’s menu.

Sixth Street & Lincoln Avenue, Downtown, 970879-2101, www.theoldtownpub.com, Open daily 11 am-1:30 am.

The Epicurean Charcuterie & Café • • $

Old West Steak House • • • • $$-$$$

Master Chef Marco Pauvert offers his mastery of fine foods, specializing in fine cuts of meats. Marco and his wife, Rebecca, have created a fabulous café with signature French bistro food.

825 Oak Street, 970-875-0997, www.theepicurean.us, theepicurean@qwestoffice.com, Serving lunch and dinner T-Sat. 11 am-close, Sunday brunch 9 am-close

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8th Street Steakhouse $$-$$$ A unique dining experience with fresh meat and seafood, you are the master of your own meal. Cook it yourself on the Lava Rock Grill.

50 Eighth St. Downtown, 970-879-3131, Bar open daily at 3 pm, Restaurant open nightly at 5 pm Fiesta Jalisco • • • $

Authentic Mexican food and atmosphere at Fiesta Jalisco is a winner every time. Sit back relax and take in a true Mexican dining experience.

Sundance Plaza in, 970-871-6999, www.fiestajalisco.net, 11 am-10 pm Sun-Th, 11 am-10:30 pm F-Sat.

Freshies • • $

A favorite among locals, Freshies serves up delicious breakfast and lunch plates. Famous for their gigantic, freshly baked cinnamon rolls, Freshies lives up to its name.

595 S. Lincoln Ave., 970-879-8099, 7 am-2:30 pm M-Sat., 7 am-2 pm Sun.

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The Ghost Ranch Saloon $-$$ Steamboat’s newest restaurant and live entertainment venue features a kitchen serving everything from pan-dipped corndogs to high-end appetizer samplers, sandwiches and burgers. Group platters available.

56 Seventh St., 970-879-9898, www.ghostranchsaloon.com, 4 pm-2 am daily.

Gondola Joe’s • • $

This base area coffee bar offers pipin’ hot cappuccino, hot cocoa, coffee, frozen yogurt, baked goods, soup, chili and more.

2305 Mount Werner Circle, Open daily 8 am-4 pm

Gondola Pub & Grill • • • $

Breakfast, lunch and dinner all served in a casual mountain atmosphere. Bring the whole family to the Gondola Pub & Grill for a hearty meal.

2305 Mount Werner Circle No. 1, 970-879-4448, Open daily 11 am-5 pm

Harwigs L’Apogee • • $$-$$$

In a fabulous downtown setting, Harwig’s offers exquisite service, incredible cuisine and a wine list to be admired. Intimate setting perfect for special occasions. Tuesday evenings are Thai night.

911 Lincoln Ave., Downtown, 970-879-1919, Open nightly 5 – 11 pm

Hazie’s • • • $$

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Yampa Valley while dining at the top of the Steamboat Ski Area gondola at Hazie’s. A globally inspired menu of New Ameri-

Off The Beaten Path Bookstore can cuisine served in an elegant setting.

2305 Mt. Werner Circle (top of the gondola), 970-871-5150, www.steamboat.com, dinner 6-9 pm F and Sat.; 5:30 pm happy hour Fridays; Sunday brunch from 9:30 am-1 pm; gondola ride included

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Healthy Solutions Grab & Go Deli $ Conveniently located downtown, Healthy Solutions offers organic wraps, sandwiches and salads. Or grab a smoothie at the juice bar.

Third street and Lincoln Ave., 970-879-4747, open M-F 9 am-3 pm Johnny B Good’s Diner • • $

A 1950s-themed diner, Johnny B’s serves up tasty meals in a patriotic fashioned locale. Offering unique variations for eggs benedict, awesome burger specials and the best milkshakes in town.

738 Lincoln Ave., Downtown, 970-870-8400, www.johnnybgoodsdiner.com, Open daily 7 am-9 pm Everyone loves the Colonel and his fried chicken.

2015 Central Park Drive, 970-879-7618, Open daily 10 am-10 pm

La Montaña Mexican Restaurant • • • $$

Fresh roasted chilies, grilled fajitas and warm tortillas awaken the senses at La Montaña.

Nationally recognized dishes and 20 margarita options await.

2500 Village Drive, 970-879-5800, www. la-montana.com, Open nightly 5 – 10 pm, Bar open nightly 4:30 – 11 pm

Lil’ House Country Biscuits & Coffee • • $

Located in a small space next to Big House Burgers, Lil’ House serves up country biscuits, quick lunches and hot coffee at unbeatable prices.

2093 Curve Plaza, Steamboat, 970-870-8500, open daily 6:30 am-3 pm.

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Lyons Soda Fountain $ Enjoy a local favorite at Lyon’s Corner Drug, an old-time soda fountain offering hot sandwiches and the best malts in town. Confections in a hometown, family atmosphere.

840 Lincoln Ave. Downtown, 970-879-1114, 11 am -7:30 pm M-Sat., 11 am-4 pm Sun. Market on the Mountain • • $

Mazzola’s Majestic Italian Diner • • • $$

Mazzola’s offers homemade Italian cooking in downtown Steamboat. Fantastic menu, fabulous service and a comfortable atmosphere make for a winner every time. Dine-in, take-out and full bar available.

917 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-2405, Open nightly 5 pm-2 am.

Mahogany Ridge Brewery & Grill • • • $$

Steamboat’s two best Happy Hours daily 4-6pm and 9-11pm. Fabulous menu options, drinks and atmosphere all draw rave reviews from locals and visitors.

Fifth Street and Lincoln Ave., 970-879-3773, Open Daily at 4pm.

Deli fresh sandwiches offered in this mountain market. Pop in for a tasty snack or meal on the go.

2500 Village Drive, 970-879-2965, Open daily 7 am-11 pm

Mambo Italiano $$ Offering fabulous downtown dining, Mambo’s is a great place for happy hour and dinner. With a fantastic bar, wine list and dinner menu, you will not be disappointed with this fine Italian cuisine.

521 Lincoln Ave., www.mambos.com, 970-8700500, Open nightly 4:30 – 11 pm

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McDonald’s $ Fast, fresh and tasty. Steamboat’s McD’s features a great Play Land.

1150 S. Lincoln Ave., 970-879-0247, Open daily 6 am-10 pm

Noodle’s & More Saigon Cafe • • $

An authentic Vietnamese restaurant in downtown Steamboat Springs that offers fresh, high-quality ingredients in delicious meals. Daily happy hour at 3 to 5 pm, dine-in or take-out available.

Lower Level of 635 Lincoln Ave., 970-8701544, Open daily 11 am-10 pm.

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Panda Garden & Sushi Bar $-$$ Enjoy authentic Chinese food and a Japanese sushi bar. Every piece of sushi created by Manhattan sushi chef Ichiban. Extra hungry?

Try the all-you-can-eat lunch buffet from 11:30 am-2:30 pm.

1835 Central Park Drive, 970-879-2622, Open daily 11:30 am-9:30 pm.

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Pisa’s Pizza & Pasta $ Pizza, stromboli, pasta, salad, Italian entrées and much more! Located on the west side of town.

2851 Riverside Plaza, 970-871-0123, 11 am-9 pm M-Sat.

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Wake up with MoutnainBrew. If you find yourself downtown on Oak stop in for a hot cup O’Joe and a homemade muffin or scone. For lunch grab a Panini to eat on the deck or enjoy on the go. Catering and pastry orders available.

Free WiFi. 427 Oak Street, Steamboat. 970-879-7846, www.catchalocalbuzz.com

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This historic barn was converted to a restaurant in 1971 and has been delighting customers ever since.

Hand-cut steaks, slow-roasted prime rib, and jet-fresh seafood are the specialties.

1465 Pine Grove Road, 970-879-1190, www. orehouseatthepinegrove.com, Open nightly 5:30 – 11:30 pm.

Qdoba Mexican Grill $ Fast, fresh and tasty, Qdoba Mexican Grill offers up great meals from south of the border.

1755 Central Park Drive, 970-879-7610, www. qdoba.com, 11 am-9 pm M-Sat., 11 am-8 pm Sun.

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Ore House at the Pine Grove • • • • $$-$$$

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Old West Steak House thrives to provide a truly enjoyable and delicious meal comparable to the finest anywhere. Great atmosphere with booths made from wine barrels and boot glasses.

1104 S Lincoln Ave., 970-879-1441, www.oldweststeakhouse.com, Open nightly at 5 pm.

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The Drunken Onion Get & Go Kitchen • • $

$ Located atop the Steamboat Ski Resort, Oasis Sundeck offers cocktails and food from the grill.

Enjoy unbeatable views of the Yampa Valley from 9,000 feet.

970-879-6111, www.steamboat.com, Open daily for drinks beginning at 10:30 am; food from the grill from 11:30 am-2:30 pm.

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Quizno’s Subs $ A national favorite for tasty toasted subs, Quizno’s is located in the Wildhorse Marketplace near Sports Authority.

685 Marketplace Plaza Unit C4, www.quiznos.com, 970-871-6669, 11 am-8 pm M-Th, 11 am-9 pm F-Sat., 11 am-6 pm Sun.

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Rex’s American Grill & Bar $$ Rex’s serves up casual dining, exceptional food and friendly and attentive service. Try the fresh burgers, homemade soups and hand-tossed pizzas.

3190 S. Lincoln Ave., www.rexsgrill.com, 970-8700438, Open Daily 6:30 am-10 pm Riggio’s Ristorante • • • $$

Exceptional Italian fare and great wine in a relaxed atmosphere at Riggio’s will make for a fantastic evening. Nightly chef specials and homemade desserts.

1106 Lincoln Ave., www.riggiosfineitalian.com, 970-879-9010, Open nightly 5:30 – 10 pm

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant • • $-$$

Enjoy the view from the Rio’s rooftop patio while sipping on a legendary margarita. Don’t miss the fresh

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TexMex, daily lunch specials and happy hour.

628 Lincoln Ave., 970-871-6277, www.riograndemexican.com, Open 11 am-10 pm Sun-Th., 11 am-noon F-Sat.

Sharon’s at Pisa’s $ New daily breakfast spot inside Pisa’s Pizza and Pasta restaurant in Riverside Plaza in west Steamboat.

Local prices for local people; delivery available.

2851 Riverside Plaza, 970-871-0123 or 970846-7882, 5:30 am- 10:30 am M-F, 6 am-2 pm Sat.-Sun.

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Routt County Roadhouse • • $-$$

The newest restaurant at the base area includes Texas-influenced pub favorites like burgers, hot dogs and barbecue while also offering an array of Mediterranean dishes like kibbeh (meat loaf) and kabobs.

Don’t forget the fully stocked bar.

2300 Mount Werner Circle beneath the Steamboat Grand, 970-871-0800, open daily from 11am to 2am.

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Slopeside Grill $ As the name suggests, you’ll enjoy majestic views of Mount Werner while dining slopeside. Slopeside serves up a wide variety of menu items and an impressive bar. A popular après-ski destination.

1855 Ski Time Square Drive, 970-879-2916, www. slopesidegrill.com, Open daily 11 am-2 am

Saddleback Ranch Horseback Dinner • • • • $$

Snowbird Restaurant • • • $

Take a horseback ride to the new Double Dollar Lodge. After dinner, enjoy the ride home and the beautiful Colorado sunset.

37350 Routt County Road 179, 970-879-3711, www.saddlebackranch.net, Available 5:30 pm-9:30 pm M, W, Th.

Saddles Bar & Grill • • • • $

Located in the Best Western, the Snowbird Restaurant serves up a fantastic variety of menu items as well as a casual and cozy atmosphere.

2304 Après Ski Way, www.bestwestern.com, 970879-4721, Open daily 7-11 am and 4-10 pm

Soda Creek Pizza • • $$

The Shack Cafe

Just a few steps from the gondola, you’ll enjoy delicious fare while taking in the amazing views of the Steamboat Ski Area 2200 Village Inn Court, www.steamboat-sheraton. com, 970-879-2220

restaurants. Happy Hour specials.

Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11 am-2 pm. Dinner nightly 4:30-9:30 pm 941 Lincoln Ave in the Victoria at 10th and Lincoln. 970-870-9988.

Saketumi • $$

Segafredo Zanetti Espresso $

It’s first-come, first-served at Saketumi, where you will enjoy sushi and sake in a fine atmosphere.

1875 Ski Time Square, 970-870-1019, www. saketumi.com, Open nightly at 5 pm

Sambi • • • $

Thai food and sushi bar. One of Steamboat’s newest

Authentic Italian cafe located in the breezeway of the Sheraton Steamboat Resort Hotel.

2200 Village Inn Court, 970-871-6518, 7 am-5 pm daily

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Sevens at the Sheraton $-$$ A delightful restaurant in the Sheraton hotel, Sevens

• Casual | • Romantic | • Family Friendly | • Reservations | • Great Views

is a great place to feed the family before heading out on your adventure. The casual family atmosphere is fantastic for all.

2200 Village Inn Court, 970-879-2220, www. steamboat-sheraton.com, Open daily 6:30 am-9 pm

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The Shack Cafe $ A local’s favorite since 1969, you’ll be welcomed as an old friend and treated the same. Hot and delicious meals served fresh daily. The pancakes can’t be beat.

740 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-9975, 6 am-2 pm M-F, 6:30 am-2 pm Sat.-Sun.

The pizza artists at Soda Creek have crafted unusual concoctions that thrill the tastes buds. Like white pizza? Try Snow in Texas.

1585 Mid Valley Drive, 970-871-1111, Open daily 11 am-10 pm

Starbucks • $

You’ll find many locations in Steamboat to get your Starbucks fix. Visit Safeway, City Market, the Steamboat Grand or just off U.S. Highway 40 by Wendy’s.

255 Angler’s Drive B, www.starbucks.com, 970871-1303, Open daily 5:30 am-9 pm

Steamboat Smokehouse • • • $

A Texas BBQ joint in the Rocky Mountains, the Smoke-

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Fairfield Inn Fairfield Inn is the only Marriott property in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Ski Town USA. Fairfield Inn-Steamboat offers overnight guests a fabulous price value relationship. The 100% non smoking facility is inviting from the moment you arrive. The charming western décor with a blazing cozy stone fireplace in the lobby provide warm alluring ambiance. The spacious hotel rooms proudly represent our guests the ability to conduct business or just kick back and relax. If that doesn’t entice you, we also provide a delicious hot complimentary continental breakfast a soothing indoor hot tub, pool and fitness room.

970-870-9000 3200 South Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs, CO

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Steamboat Meat & Seafood Co. • • $-$$

Steamboat Meat & Seafood Co. serves lunch and offers fresh and frozen seafood, meats, gourmet sausages, homemade pastas and a wide variety of other items.

1030 Yampa St., 970-879-3504, www.steamboatseafood.com, 9 am-7 pm M-Sat., 11 am-6 pm Sun., Serving lunch daily 11 am-2 pm

Steaming Bean Coffee Co. • $

A friendly downtown coffeehouse offering comfortable seating, great coffee, and baked goods, come in to relax or grab n’ go.

635 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-3393, 6:30 am-6 pm M-F, 7 am-6 pm Sat.-Sun.

Subway • • $

You know what to expect here: Tasty and healthy subs served quickly and just the way you like ’em. Two locations in Steamboat.

2032 Curve Plaza, 1815 Central Park Plaza, 970-8790707 (Curve Plaza), 970-879-0202 (Central Park Plaza), www.subway.com, Open daily 7 am-10 pm

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Sunpie’s Bistro $ You’ll love Sunpies’ typical Nawlins Bar and sandwiches. Carry out one of their fabulous sandwiches or stay and enjoy hush puppies.

735 Yampa Ave., 970-870-3360, www.sunpies.com, Noon – close T-Sun. Sweetwater Grill • • • • $ $

Located on the Yampa River with gorgeous views.

811 Yampa St., 970-879-9500. Open at 11am daily

for lunch. Happy hour 3-5:30pm daily. Dinner at 5pm nightly.

Taco Bell • • $

On a budget and short on time? Steamboat’s combination Taco Bell and KFC will suit your style.

2015 Central Park Drive, 970-879-7618, Open daily 10 am-10 pm

The Tap House Sports Grill • • $-$$

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Truffle Pig $-$$ The Truffle Pig will be the new place to dine slopeside at One Steamboat Place. Fresh, local, original — just like Steamboat itself. Next door is MARKET, the definitive provisioner for delectable artisan creations. Come on over and kick up our hooves! Slopeside lunch and dinner every day.

One Steamboat Place. 970-879-7470. www.trufflepigrestaurant.com.

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With 21 beers on tap and more than 40 televisions, this is the place for sports fans. Tap House also offers hot wings, foosball and live music in its downtown and downstairs location.

729 Lincoln Ave., Downtown, www.thetaphouse. com, 970-879-2431, Open daily 11:30 am-2 am

The Tugboat Grill & Pub $ A Steamboat staple, the Tugboat offers awesome food, a full bar, and live entertainment. Challenge a friend to pool, foosball or Ms. Pacman.

1860 Mount Werner Road, 970-879-7070, Open daily 11:30 am-2 am

Tequila’s Family Mexican Restaurant • • $-$$

VFW – Post 4264 Lounge & Restaurant • • $

Stop in for an authentic Mexican meal. The seafood enchiladas and margaritas are both recommended.

Celebrating a birthday? The staff will make it memorable.

425 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-5500, 11 am-10 pm Sun.-Th, 11 am-midnight F-Sat.

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The Hungry Dog $$-$$$ Hot dogs and snacks for all walks 7th and Lincoln, 970-819-2224, Sun.-Wed. 11 am-midnight, Thurs.-Sat. 11 am-2 am.

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Three Peaks Grill $$-$$$ A contemporary steak and seafood restaurant nestled at the foot of Steamboat’s majestic Mount Werner. Enjoy a fantastic meal in an incredible atmosphere. Enjoy live jazz on Friday nights in “Jimmy’s Lounge.”

2165 Pine Grove Road, 970-879-3399, www. threepeaksgrill.com, Open daily 5-10 pm

• Casual | • Romantic | • Family Friendly | • Reservations | • Great Views

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house relies on solid hickory logs from Oklahoma as the source of heat to cook everything “low and slow.”

912 Lincoln Ave., www.steamboatsmokehouse.com, 970-879-7427, Open daily 11 am-10 pm

A casual, friendly lounge in the heart of downtown Steamboat, everyone is welcome at the VFW. Pick out a tune on the jukebox and pick up a pool cue. The “V” also boasts the only shuffleboard table in Steamboat.

924 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-9959, Open nightly 3 pm-2:30 am

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Wendy’s $ Eat on a budget and get a Frosty for dessert.

320 Angler’s Drive, 970-879-5513, www.wendys.com, Open daily 11 am-10 pm Winona’s • • $

Home of world-famous cinnamon rolls! Be sure to stop in to see where cookies, muffins and desserts come to life. Always popular for breakfast and lunch, Winona’s recently expanded its hours to include dinner Monday through Saturday.

617 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-2483, Open 7 am-3 pm (Breakfast & Lunch) M-Sat., 7 am-1 pm (Breakfast Only) Sun. 4:30-9:30 pm (Dinner) M-Sat.

Steamboat Meat & Seafood Co.

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Elk River Guest Ranch Clark, Colorado

800.750.6220

Colorado Rocky Mountain Horseback Adventrues! Full-Service Dude Ranch, Retreat Cabins & much more!

www.elkriverguestranch.com

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Shopping Guide

7th Street Boutique

Steamboat’s friendly boutique filled with fabulous affordable fashion accessories, purses, jewelry and so much more!

Old Town Square at 7th and Lincoln, 879-2355.

Open Daily 10 am.

8th Street West

Carrying the latest fashions, designer jeans as well as shoes and accessories.

827 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-9898, 10 am-7:30 pm M-Sat., 11 am-7 pm Sun.

All That Jazz

Steamboat’s premier music store also offers a variety of other gift items.

601 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-4422, 10 am-9 pm daily.

Alpine Floral & Atrium

Alpine Floral & Atrium takes a personal interest in capturing your concept, wedding, party, or interior floral design. Offering floral settings in Steamboat Springs for more than 30 years.

1475 Pine Grove Road, 970-879-2682, www. alpinefloral.info, 9 am-4:30 pm M-Sat.

Annie’s Home Consignments

Steamboat’s home consignment store offering quality furniture, art and antiques. New inventory on a daily basis.

405 Anglers Drive, 970-870-1300, www.steamboat annies.com, 11 am-6 pm T-Sat.

Artisan’s Market of Steamboat

A unique art and fine craft gallery featuring work from 150 Colorado artists. Ski, Western, Native American and wildlife antiques and collectables are a large part of the diverse and colorful inventory.

626 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-7912, www.steamboat artisansmarket.com, 10 am-6 pm daily.

Awesome Shirtworks

Find just the right Steamboat souvenir T-shirt.

635 Lincoln Ave. and 2305 Mount Werner Circle, 970-879-2323, www.steamboatshirts.com, 9 am-9 pm M-Sat., 9 am-8 pm Sun.

Backdoor Sports

Kayak or tube the Yampa River just outside our backdoor. Backdoor Sports has all the equipment for the outdoor enthusiast.

811 Yampa St., 970-870-6282, www.backdoor sports.com, 9 am-5 pm daily.

BAP

A local manufacturer of high-quality outdoor goods including clothing, camping gear, hiking gear and more. In the center of downtown, look for the little red house on Oak Street.

735 Oak St, 970-879-7507, www.wearbap.com, 9 am-5:30 pm M-F, 10 am-4 pm Sat.

Artisan’s Market of Steamboat Blue Sky Pottery

One-of-a-kind pottery designed and made by Steamboat local Deb Babcock.

1475 Pine Grove Road, Suite 104, 970-846-9349, www.dbabcock.etsy.com, noon-5 pm Mon.-Sat., also by appointment.

Bucking Rainbow Outfitters

A fine leather retailer in the Sheraton Steamboat Resort.

Sheraton Steamboat Resort, Ski Time Square Drive, 970-879-2555, 9 am-8 pm daily.

Bucking Rainbow Outfitters is Steamboat’s only Orvis-endorsed outfitter, specializing in fishing private waters and more than 40 miles of river and numerous still-water opportunities.

730 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-8747, www.bucking rainbow.com, 7 am-8 pm daily.

Bear Valley Saddlery

Bushwackers Clothing & Cosmetics

Bare Skin Leather

You’ll find the spirit of the West at Bear Valley Saddlery.

Specializing in saddles and tack, chaps and chinks.

116 1⁄2 Eighth St., 970-879-3573, www.bearvalley saddlery.com, 10 am-5 pm M-F.

Blades

Your location for everything related to ice hockey.

2101 Snow Bowl Plaza, 970-879-3286, 10 am-6 pm M-Th, 10 am-5 pm F.

Blossom

Blossom sells clothes, jewelry and other items imported from India, Nepal and Tibet.

813 Lincoln Ave., 970-819-5875.

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Quality clothing for men and women is what you’ll find at Bushwackers, also Steamboat’s only carrier of Estee Lauder cosmetics.

810 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-2970, 9:30 am-9 pm daily.

Cabin Collections

Everything you need to personalize your home — a distinctive selection of furniture, home decor and unique accessories, including mirrors, artwork, candles, lamps, silk flowers and wine racks.

1585 Mid Valley Drive, 970-871-1727, www.cabin collectionsonline.com, 9 am-5 pm M-F, 9 am-4 pm Sat.

Chez Nous

A fabulous clothier carrying all of the latest and greatest fashions right here in Steamboat.

635 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-6995, www.shopchez nous.com, 10 am-7 pm daily.

Christy Sports

Christy Sports is committed to providing its customers with the best summer sportswear, running shoes and patio furniture at great values.

1835 Central Park Plaza, 970-879-1250, www. christysports.com, 8 am-7 pm daily.

Cowgirls & Angels

Offering a little bit of cowgirl and a whole lot of rock ’n’ roll, you’ll find the perfect outfit for classic Steamboat Springs attire.

435 Lincoln Ave., 970-870-9202, www.cowgirlsand angels.com, 10 am-6 pm daily.

The Creek Company Ltd.

The Creek Company manufactures pontoon boats, float tubes, tackle bags, fly fishing accessories and hunting and camping accessories.

1280 13th St., 970-879-5221, www.creekcompany. com, 9 am-5 pm M-F.

Crystals by Cordelia

Handmade jewelry in the heart of downtown Steamboat. And, if you’re up for it, ask Cordelia to

read your palm.

116 Eighth St., 970-879-1345, W-Sat. by appointment.

David Chase Rugs and Furniture

Steamboat’s premier source of fine-woven area rugs and textiles. More than 1,200 rugs in stock and an ever-changing inventory.

335 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-5667, www.davidchase rugsandfurniture.com, 10 am-6 pm M-F, 10 am-4 pm Sat.

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Trendy styles for active and fashionably keen men and women.

635 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-9244

Deja Vu Boutique

Featuring upscale consignment clothing. Prices on each clothing item decrease 25 percent after 30 days and 50 percent after 60 days.

624 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-9056.

Embellishments

At Embellishments you’ll find extraordinary home furnishings, accessories and gifts. Most of the store’s unique, one-of-a-kind items are imported from central Mexico.

903 Lincoln Ave., 970-870-8808, www.embellish yourhome.com, 10 am-6 pm M-Sat., 10 am-5 pm Sun.

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1712 13th St., 970-870-0333, www.thelocal exchange.net, 11 am-6 pm T-F, 11 am-5 pm Sat. and M. Far more than a pharmacy, you could spend all afternoon browsing its selection of gifts, cards and other goodies. Or grab a shake from the old-fashioned soda counter.

840 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-1114, 8:30 am-8 pm M-F, 9 am-8 pm Sat., 10 am-5 pm Sun.

Mona’s Art to Go/Toffee Company

Mona’s is your place for beautiful prints of the area as well as mounting and framing of any masterpiece.

1880 Loggers Lane, 970-870-3400, www.monas arttogo.com, 9 am-5 pm M-F

Moose Mountain Trading Co.

Specializing in sweaters, apparel and accessories for the active, classy woman of the Baby Boomer generation and her fashionable daughters.

822 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-1400, www.moosemtntradingco.com, 10 am-7 pm M-Th, 10 am-8 pm F-Sat., 10 am-5 pm Sun.

Mountain Mattress & Furniture

Tempurpedic, Serta, Simmons, Feather Beds, Memory Foam Toppers, Pillows & Sheets, Heated Blankets, Comforters & Protectors.

1880 Loggers Lane, Unit B, 970-879-8116. M-F 10-6, Sat 10-3, www.mountainmattress.com.

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Mountain Traditions

Mountain home décor and accessories in the heart of Steamboat Springs. Take home a bit of the mountains.

833 Lincoln Ave., 970-870-7976, www.mountaintraditions.com, 10 am-7 pm M-W, 10 am-8 pm Th-Sat.

Moxie

Home design and consign has beautiful home furnishings and accessories at amazing prices. Now carrying Maxtrix bed systems.

1855 Shield Dr., 970-879-9866. www.steamboatmoxie.com. Mon.-Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 2-5 pm.

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Extreme Power Sports

Extreme Power Sports has been a full line Arctic Cat dealer since 1994. Snowmobile sales, service and repair.

300 River Road, 970-879-9175, www.extreme powersports.net, 8 am-6 pm M-Sat.

Moxie

First String Music

Steamboat Spring’s first and only full-service music store. Instrument sales and repairs as well as music lessons.

1880 Loggers Lane No. 1, 970-871-4661, www. steamboatspringsmusic.com, 10 am-6 pm T-Sat., noon-6 pm M.

Fleischer Sport

Steamboat’s newest ski and snowboard shop in the new One Steamboat Place development at the gondola. Fleischer Sport is owned and operated by former U.S. Olympic skier Chad Fleischer.

2550 Après Ski Way in One Steamboat Place, Steamboat, 970-870-0900, www.fleischersport.com.

F.M. Light & Sons

Established in 1905, F.M. Light & Sons is more than 105 years old and still kickin’. A wide array of Western apparel including boots, hats, jeans and more.

830 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-1822, www.fmlight.com, 8:30 am-9 pm Sun.-Th, 8:30 am-10 pm F-Sat.

Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory

rustic furniture and pottery of the Tarahumara tribe of Northwestern Mexico. Handcrafted rustic southwestern furniture, Rick Meori prints, sculptures

by Sandy Graves and Glen Powell’s pencil cowboy drawings.

2093 Curve Plaza, Unit C. 970-879-8712. www. haciendacollections.com.

Hofmeister Personal Jewelers

Diamonds in downtown Steamboat.

729 Lincoln Ave., 970-870-9400, 9:30 am-7 pm M-W, 9:30 am-8 pm Th.-F, 9:30 am-5 pm Sat., noon-5 pm Sun.

Home on the Range

Home furnishing showroom.

Loggers Lane west of town next to Cook Chevrolet, 970-870-6777, www.homeontherangeinteriors.com, 10 am-5 pm daily.

Homesteader

An incredible selection of housewares will surely please any chef. Homesteader carries everything that belongs in your kitchen.

817 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-5880, www. thehomesteader.net, 9:30-6 pm Mon.-Sat., 11-5 Sun.

Indian Art of Steamboat

A candy-lover’s dream with too many sweet treats from which to choose.

845 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-6194, 10 am-9 pm daily.

A showroom of Native American jewelry, weaponry and headdresses.

635 Lincoln Ave., 970-870-8481, 10 am-9 pm M-Sat.

Hacienda Collection

Romick’s Into the West

The Hacienda Collection has a huge selection of rustic Southwestern-style furniture to accent any room in your home or office. Include the handcrafted

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A large downtown showroom featuring an incredible collection of fine Western furniture and décor.

402 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-8377, 10 am-6 pm daily.

Kali’s Boutique

Steamboat’s best clothier, Kali’s offers designer apparel in downtown Steamboat.

525 Lincoln Ave., 970-870-6658, 10 am-7 pm M-Sat., 11 am-5 pm Sun.

Kent Eriksen Cycles

Local manufacturer of titanium bikes in every shape and form. Stop by the shop and talk about bikes.

1136 Yampa St., 970-879-8484, www.kenteriksen. com, 8:30 am-5 pm M-F.

The perfect place to find that unique antique for your home.

222 E. Main St., Oak Creek, 970-819-7651.

Off the Beaten Path Bookstore

This is the place to enjoy an afternoon with a good book, good coffee and a good friend. Enjoy browsing the wide collection of books while sipping a hot coffee and munching on a treat from the snack bar.

68 Ninth St., 970-879-6830, 7 am-9 pm M-Sat., 7 am-6 pm Sun.

One Fine Day Floral & Weddings

Kookaburra Kidz

Offers unique gifts, candles, home décor and wedding accessories, a full service floral shop and complete wedding design and event production services.

1104 Lincoln Ave., 970-871-7431, www.weddings insteamboat.com, 11 am-5 pm M-Sat.

Light Works of Steamboat

The name says it all. river tube rentals,sunglasses, crocs & more at this downtown shop.

35 11th St., 970-879-4954, www.onestopskishop. com, 8 am-6 pm daily.

Steamboat’s newest kids store!

Offering fun, affordable apparel, toys and accessories.

Old Town Square. Upstairs at 7th & Lincoln. 970879-2323. Open Daily at 10 am.

Offering lighting sales and design in Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley.

1890 Loggers Lane, 970-879-3905, www.lightworksofsteamboat.com, 10 am-5 pm M-F, 9 am-noon Sat.

One Stop Ski Shop

Overland Fine Sheepskin & Leather

Little Moon Essentials

Overland has offered quality shearling coats, cozy sheepskin slippers and hats, leather bags, belts and gloves, and beautiful sheepskin rugs and car seat covers for more than 30 years. Stop by when you’re downtown.

612 Lincoln Ave., 970-870-9770, www.overland. com, 10 am-8 pm M-Sat., 10 am-6 pm Sun.

The Local Exchange

Don’t forget your four-legged family members. Paws ‘N Claws offers everything you need for your favorite canine.

345 Anglers Drive, 970-879-6092, 9:30 am-6 pm M-F, 9:30 am-5 pm Sat.

Locally made bath salts, oils, salves and other natural body products. Come see the new location in west Steamboat.

2475 West U.S. Highway 40, Steamboat, 970-8796711, open 10am-6pm M-F, weekend hours subject to change.

Bargain shoppers can find treasures at the Local Exchange. Gently used goods at a killer price and a

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Stephen’s Furs Outerwear

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Find a fabulous fur coat to keep warm on those chilly Steamboat nights.

1855 Ski Time Square, 970-879-3877, 9 am-5 pm M-F.

Stile

High-end fashions found right on the mountain. Stile is your place for designer clothing.

2200 Village Inn Court No. 6, 970-879-5115, www. steamboatstile.com, 9 am-7 pm daily.

Straightline Outdoor Sports

Fishing is always in season at Straightline. Family owned and operated, and one of Steamboat’s bestknown fishing guides.

744 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-7568, www.straightline sports.com, 8 am-8 pm M-Sat., 8 am-7 pm Sun.

Tall Tulips Flower Shop

Flowers are shipped directly from the Aaslmeer Flower Auction in Holland, but they’re grown all over Europe and Asia. Shop’s coolers are stocked with the freshest seasonal flowers of all colors and varieties.

685 Marketplace Plaza, 970-879-0555, www.tall tulipsflowershop.com, 10 am-6 pm M-Sat.

Talulla

A women’s accessories boutique offering feminine gifts, luxurious sweaters, fragrant home diffusers, jewelry, handbags and cosmetics.

601 Lincoln Ave., 970-870-1480, 10 am-6 pm M-Sat., noon-6 pm Sun.

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Silver Lining Jewelry, Beads and Charms

Steamboat Flyfisher

A fine selection of beautiful jewelry for that special someone in your life.

1855 Ski Time Square Drive, 970-879-7474, 10 am-6 pm Sun.-T, 10 am-8 pm W-Sat.

Fly fishing is the focus, with personal and professional service and a wide selection of fishing-related gear and supplies.

35 Fifth St., 970-879-6552, www.steamboat flyfisher.com, 7 am-7 pm.

Contemporary paint-your-own pottery studio located just a few minutes from downtown.

2780 Acre Lane, 970-879-4944, www.potterswheel steamboat.com, 11am-5:30pm T-Th, 11am-8pm F, noon-4pm Sat. and Sun.

Silver Spur Jewelry

Steamboat Jewelers

Upscale, trendy and casual attire for all.

821 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-6055, www.urban laundry.biz, 10 am-6 pm M, 10 am-8 pm T-Sat., 10 am-5 pm Sun.

Pupcake Barkery

With a fantastic selection of all gear for the outdoors, you’ll find whatever you’re looking for at Ski Haus.

1457 Pine Grove Road, 970-879-0385, www. skihaussteamboat.com, 9 am-6 pm M-Sat., 9 am-5 pm Sun.

Steamboat Powersports

Music and art provide the backdrop for this clothing shop for the young, active lifestyle.

703 Lincoln Ave., Suite B101, 970-879-9169, www.urbanesteamboat.com, 10 am-8 pm MSat., 10 am-6 pm Sun.

Small-town friendliness and service and all your office necessities at a reasonable price.

1025 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-6450, www.pilotoffice outfitters.com, 8 am-5:30 pm, M-F, 8 am-3 pm Sat.

The Potter’s Wheel

A delicatessen for your four-legged friends. They work hard and deserve a little pampering.

1890 Loggers Lane, 970-871-9663, 10 am-5 pm daily.

Quicksilver Boardriders Co.

Trendy styles for the active and fashionably keen person.

635 Lincoln Ave., 970-870-6348, www.quicksilver. com, 10 am-8 pm daily.

River Blue

Your downtown location for a great Steamboat souvenir.

737 Lincoln Ave., 970-870-1510, 9 am-9 pm daily.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

A great spot for a sweet treat while wandering downtown.

624 Lincoln Ave., 970-870-3048, www.rmcf.com, 9 am-9 pm daily.

Rocky Mountain Peddler

Fun and unique gifts and home accessories with a Rocky Mountain theme. Delight in the selection of one-of-a-kind finds.

1875 Ski Time Square, 970-871-1569, www. rockymountainpeddler.com, 10 am-1 pm M-W, 10 am-8 pm Th-F, 10 pm-6 pm Sat. and Sun.

Rustique Home & Garden Collection

Product line includes ambience-enhancing botanical candles and candle bases, Tuscan inspired artwork, wreaths and many other items to make your home warm and inviting.

624 Lincoln Ave., 970-870-2980, www.rustique steamboat.com, 11 am-5 pm daily.

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Silver Spur specializes in custom jewelry design, offering original pieces in a variety of metals and stones.

117 Ninth St., 970-879-3880, 9 am-5 pm T and Th.

Ski Haus

Ski Town Shoes

Hiking, biking or walking, be sure to take care of your feet while doing it. Get the right pair of kicks at Ski Town Shoes.

833 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-7915, www.skitownshoes. com, 10 am-8 pm M-Sat., 10 am-6 pm Sun.

Sports Authority

A wide selection of gear and apparel for all outdoor activities and sports.

705 Marketplace Plaza, 970-871-4570, www.sportsauthority.com, 8 am-9 pm M-Sat., 8 am-8 pm Sun.

Staples

One-stop shopping for all your office supplies, Staples offers a wide variety at affordable prices.

1600 Mid Valley Drive, 970-879-5428, www.staples. com, 8 am-8 pm M-F, 10 am-6 pm Sat., noon-6 pm Sun.

Steamboat Art Co.

Located in the heart of downtown Steamboat, Steamboat Art Co. offers a variety of jewelry, art, housewares and décor.

903 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-3383, www.steamboatart.com, 10 am-8 pm Sun.-Th, 10 am-9 pm F-Sat.

Steamboat Floral & Gifts

A quick stop downtown to pick up a beautiful bouquet for that very special someone.

435 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-1424, 9 am-5:30 pm M-Sat., 10 am-5 pm Sun.

Authentic Indian jewelry crafted with gold, silver, fossils and crystals.

906 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-6332, 10 am-6 pm daily.

Top-of-the-line selection of ATVs, snowmobiles and motorcycles.

2989 Riverside Plaza, 970-879-5139, www. steamboatpowersports.com, 9 am-5:30 pm M-F, 9 am-4 pm Sat.

Steamboat Shoe Market

Steamboat Shoe Market and SteamboatShoes.com are owned and operated by people who take a real interest in your footwear purchase and want to make sure that you and your feet are completely comfortable.

907 Lincoln Ave., 970-871-8566, www.steamboat shoes.com, 10 am-8 pm M-Sat.

Steamboat Silver Co.

A beautiful shop filled with amazing silver jewelry and much more.

635 S Lincoln Ave., 970-870-9698, 10 am-6 pm daily.

Steamboat Ski & Bike Kare

Its downtown location offers everything to keep you active in the summer. From bike rentals to apparel, it’s a one-stop shop for outdoor enthusiasts.

442 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat, 970-879-9144, www. steamboatskiandbike.com, 8 am-8 pm M-Sat., 8 am-7 pm Sun.

Steamboat Soap Company

Western collection, Artisan wrapped soaps and much more. Available in town and online. www.steamboatsoap.com, 970-846-7944.

Steamboat Treasures & Tees

Sweatshirts, long sleeves, T-shirts and more. Find the perfect Steamboat memento.

Twice as Nice Shoppe

Go treasure hunting through this second-hand store. You’ll be impressed by the quality of the items.

1306 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-7409

Urban Laundry

Urbane

Windemere Landscape & Garden Center

Garden accessories, tools, pottery, books, bulbs, seeds, trees, shrubs, hanging flower baskets, trellises, soil amendments, fertilizers, trees, professional tree installation, shrubs, perennials, annuals, herbs, planters, vegetable and berry starts, deer repellent, arborist and professional landscaping services. Much more! Visit our nursery and greenhouses.

1801 West Lincoln Avenue, 970-879-2403. Retail Hours 10 – 4 Daily.

Vertical Inc.

Mountain fashions for mountain people and great outerwear for all seasons.

2300 Mount Werner Circle, 970-871-1770, 11 am-5 pm daily.

Zing/Atmosphere

Eclectic and interesting home décor including furniture, functional art, kitchen items and gifts.

Stop in to see our ever changing selections.

345 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-2524, www.steamboat zing.com, 10 am-6 pm M-Sat.

Zirkel Trading

Quality men’s apparel and mountain lifestyle accessories are offered in this new Howelsen Place retail space.

703 Lincoln Ave., Unit B-102 (in Howelsen Place), 970-871-1137, 10 am-8 pm M-Su.

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Nightlife Guide am-2 pm, 3 pm-close M-F, 11:30 am-close Sat-Sun.

Cantina Fresh Mexican Bar & Grill • • •

Features a daily happy hour from 4 to 6 pm and $1 off pints from 10 pm to close. Occasional live music from Steve Boynton.

818 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-0826, 11 am-11 pm Sun.-Th, 11 am-midnight F-Sat.

The Ghost Ranch Saloon • • •

Live music all week long with food, appetizers and a walk-up/take-out window serving food late. VIP rooms on mezzanine level and table and couch seating available.

56 Seventh St., 970-879-9898, www.ghostranch saloon.com, 4 pm-2 am daily.

Harwigs/L’Apogee • • •

This locals favorite for more than 25 years sits in a historic Lincoln Avenue building once used as a saddlery store. There’s live piano on Fridays, a kitchen open until midnight and a wine-bar menu with small plates, 30 vintage wines by the glass and Pilsner Urquell, Harp and Guinness on tap.

911 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-1919, www.lapogee. com, www.harwigs.com, 5 pm-1:30 am daily.

Fireside dining atmosphere in Sheraton Steamboat Resort.

2200 Village Inn Court, 970-879-2220, 6 am-11 pm, subject to change.

Amante Coffee • • • •

This Italian espresso bar also serves beer and wine with a full bar. Daily happy hour from 4 to 7 pm.

685 Marketplace Plaza #C8, 970-871-8999, www. amantecoffee.com, 6:30 am-8 pm Sun-Th, 6:30 am-10 pm or later F-Sat.

Bella’s • •

Located below the downtown Chocolate Soup Pastry Café, Bella’s wine bar offers European wines and simple fare in a rustic setting.

737 Lincoln Ave., 970-870-9463, 5 pm-2 am T-Sun., www.bellascolorado.com

Big House Burgers and Bottle Cap Bar

Happy Hour all day Sunday, Margarita Monday $5

Margs/$15 Pitchers, Tin Can Tuesday $1 off all can Beers, Wednesday $3 hump Day Shots. Ten Big Flat Screen HDTV’s! Catch all the action!

2903 Curve Plaza next to Ace. Open Daily 11:30am - 9 pm. 970-870-8500.

bistro c.v. • • •

Bistro c.v. serves up a late-night happy hour with a separate bar menu as well as half-price beer, wine and well drinks from 9 pm to midnight. This full-service bar with six wines by the glass and two beers on tap also has a regular happy hour from 5 to 6:30 pm weekdays.

345 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-4197, www.bistrocv. com, 5 pm-midnight.

The Boathouse Pub • • • • •

Nightly drink specials offered at this downtown, riverside pub with two levels, each featuring a bar and an outdoor seating area with daily happy hour drink and food specials from 3 to 6 pm.

609 Yampa St., Steamboat, 970-879-4797, 11:30

Slopeside’s famous late-night happy hour from 10 pm to midnight features $2 pints and $6 pizzas made in an authentic Italian brick-oven pizza. The bar offers an extensive list of micro-brews and eight types of martinis. The outdoor seating offers broad views of Mount Werner if you can pull yourself away from the games on the TVs inside.

1855 Ski Time Square Drive, 970-879-2916, www. slopesidegrill.com, 11 am-2 am daily.

Snow Bowl • •

The full-service bar at the Snow Bowl’s greatest feature is the snack bar serving burgers, hot dogs, chicken strips, wraps and bottled beers as long as the 12-lane alley’s open. Sunday and Tuesday is PBR Dollar Night.

2090 Snow Bowl Plaza, 970-879-9840, 3-11 pm M-W, 1 pm-midnight Th-Sun.

Sunpie’s Bistro • • •

This New Orleans bar and sandwich shop has become one of Steamboat’s most popular spots for locals of all ages.

735 Yampa St., 970-870-3360, www.sunpies.com, noon-close T-Sun.

Sweetwater Grill

Steamboat’s two favorite Happy Hours daily 4-6pm $1 Tapas Menu and half price drinks, 9-11pm half price apps, $2 pints of handcrafted beers, $4 wells. Great late night fare. Live music on occasion.

Fifth Street and Lincoln Ave., 970-879-3773. Open Daily at 4pm.

Happiness Hours from 3-5:30pm, food specials and half price drinks. Fabulous deck, family friendly service on the river. Live entertainment almost nightly. Embrace the Sweetwater experience. Lunch 11am Dinner 5pm 811 Yampa Street downtown on the river. 970879-9500. Open Daily 11 am, Dinner at 5 pm.

Mambo Italiano • • •

The Tap House Sports Grill • • • • •

Mazzola’s Italian Restaurant • • •

3 Saddles Bar & Grill •

Slopeside Grill • • • •

Mahogany Ridge Brewery & Grill • • • •

Ladies Night may be gone, but Mambo occasionally hosts live music on Fridays and Saturdays, with a daily happy hour from 4:30 to 6 pm (half price pizza and $1.99 drafts and bottled beers).

521 Lincoln Ave., 970-870-0500, 4:30 pm-close.

Harwigs/L’apogee

1875 Ski Time Square Drive, 970-870-1019, www. saketumi.net, 5 pm to close daily.

Although the restaurant’s full menu stops at 10 pm, Mazzola’s keeps cooking with its full pizza and calzone menu until midnight with pizza by the slice and Sicilian Sliders mini-burgers until 2 am. Fullservice bar with six beers on tap and a daily happy hour from 5 to 6 pm.

917 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-2405, www.mazzolas. com, 5 pm-2 am daily.

Old Town Pub

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The classic 100-year-old bar at OTP has helped establish the downtown Steamboat pub as a mainstay of local nightlife. Happy hour from 4 to 6 pm weekdays. Live music every Wednesday and Friday. Includes pool table, 10 beers on tap and a 60-inch, flat-screen TV. 600 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-2101, 11:30 am-2 am daily.

Rex’s American Grill & Bar • • • • Indoor bar has eight Hi-Def TVs, six beers on tap, 25 in bottles. Daily happy hour from 4:20 to 6 pm.

3190 S. Lincoln Ave., 970-870-0438, www.rexs grill.com, 6:30 am-11 pm daily.

Saketumi • • •

Steamboat’s best selection of sake also has a substantial wine list, specialty cocktails and martinis.

There’s no better place in town to catch the game.

With 40-plus TVs, food served until 11 pm, live music on Fridays and Ladies Night on Saturdays. Happy hour from 3 to 6 pm M-F, Tuesday night Wing Night, Wednesday night live team trivia. Also features 21 beers on tap, six arcade games, electronic darts and a foosball table.

729 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-2431, www.thetap house.com, 11:30 am-2 am daily.

Tequila’s Family Mexican Restaurant • • • •

Tequila’s large bar features 10 beers on tap and seven flavors of margaritas with food served until 11 pm Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations for large parties welcome.

425 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-5500, www.tequilasmexres.net, 11 am-10 pm, Sun-Th, 11 am-11 pm F-Sat.

The Tugboat Grill & Pub • • • • •

Since New Year’s Eve 1972, the Tugboat has been a Steamboat live music stonghold. Daily happy hour from 3 to 5 pm and featuring nine beers on tap, video games, pool and foosball tables.

1860 Mount Werner Road, 970-879-7070, 11:30 am-2 am daily.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4264 • •

The VFW boasts four pool tables, shuffleboard, touch-screen games, a jukebox, two domestic beers on tap and a daily happy hour from 4 to 6 pm (50 cents off all drinks).

924 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-9959, 3 pm-12:30 am Sun-Th, 3 pm-2 am F-Sat.

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where to worship

Worship Guide Alpine Resort Ministries

Alpine Resort Ministries meets at 1:30 p.m. Sundays.

Vista overlook on Tower Run. Call Dr. Kent Osteen at 970-870-1992 or 970-879-7062 for information.

Anchor Way Baptist Church — SBC

Bible study and Sunday school are at 9:15 a.m. Worship is at 10:15 a.m.

40650 Anchor Way, Steam­boat II, 970-879-7062, anchorway.com.

Baha’i Faith

Call Sandy at 970-846-9994 for information.

Buddhist Center of Steamboat Springs

Meditation and Dharma talk are at 6:30 p.m. Mondays.

2550 Copper Frontage Road, No. 201, off of Elk River Road in Copper Ridge Business Park. Call 970-8795425 for a recorded schedule.

Church of Christ

Sunday Bible Class is at 9:30 am, and worship is at 10:30 am Sundays.

1698 Lincoln Ave., 970-879-6670, www.steamboat church.org

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Sunday meetings at 9 a.m. (Sacrament Meeting), 10:20 a.m. (Sunday School and Primary), 11:10 a.m. (Priesthood, Relief Society, Young Men and Young Women).

1155 Central Park Drive, 970-879-0220, 970-8790224.

Church of the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness

A half-hour peace meditation and a videotaped seminar

by John-Roger is from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays with a discussion fol­lowing.

Call 970-879-3157 for location and information.

Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church

Sunday worship at 10 a.m. at the Steamboat Springs Community Center in the summer and at the PerryMansfield Pavilion in the winter.

Call Del at 970-879-5729.

Christian Science Society

Services are at 10:30 am Sundays and at 5:30 pm the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

Seventh and Oak streets.

Concordia Lutheran Church

Sunday worship is at 8 and 10:30 a.m.

755 Concordia Lane at the corner of Maple Street and Amethyst Drive above the high school football field, 879-0175, steamboatlutheran.org.

Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses

1605 Lincoln Ave. 970-736-0202.

bus route, 702-445-9736.

Euzoa Bible Church

Seventh-Day Adventist Church

First Baptist Church of Steamboat Springs

Steamboat Christian Center

Worship is at 10 am and 5 pm Sundays. Child care provided at both services.

32305 R.C.R. 38 in Strawberry Park, 970-879-0123, www.euzoa.com.

Sunday School and adult Bible study is at 10 am (all ages welcome). Worship service is at 11 am and 1 p.m.

Sundays.

3200 Divine Way, one mile north of U.S. Highway 40 on Elk River Road west of Steamboat, 970-8791446 or 970-870-9583, http://hstrial-mclark234. homestead.com.

Har Mishpacha

“The Mountain Family” Jewish Commu­nity Group. Call or go online for more information.

P.O. Box 776108, 970-457-427, www.har mishpacha.org.

English-speaking congregation — Public meeting and Watchtower Study at 10 am Sunday. Bible study, ministry school and service meeting at 7:30 pm Thursday.

Spanish-speaking congregation — Public meeting and Watchtower Study at 1 pm Sunday. Bible study, ministry school and service meeting at 7 pm Wednesday.

3000 Elk River Road, 970-879-4075.

Holy Name Catholic Church

Eckankar, Religion of the Light and Sound of God

Pentecostal Church of Philadelphia

Worship service is at 11 a.m. the first Sunday of the month at the Steamboat Springs Community Center.

Saturday Mass is at 5:30 pm and 7 pm (in Spanish).

Sunday Mass is at 8 am (8:30 am during ski season) and 4:30 pm. Weekday Mass is at 7 am Monday, Wednesday, Friday; and 5:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursday. On Holy days, Mass is at 5:30 pm.

524 Oak St., 970-879-0671, holynamecc.org Opens its doors for the entire Latin community of Steamboat Springs at 7 pm Wednesdays and 6:30 pm Sundays.

1698 Lincoln Ave., one stop after Dream Island on the

Saturday services is from 10 am-noon with worship at 11 am.

347 12th St., 970-871-4927, steamboatsprings22. adventistchurchconnect.org.

Sunday services are at 10 am and 5 pm. Spanish service is at 7 pm Sundays.

821 Doughtery Road, the log church across from the Fairfield Inn on Hwy 40. 970-879-0063, www. steamboatchristian.com.

Steamboat Springs Evangelical Free Church

Sunday worship is at 10 a.m., followed by Discipleship classes for all ages at 11:15 a.m.

Meets at Christian Heritage School in Heritage Park, 27285 Brandon Circle, 970-879-3020, steamboat springschurch.com

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Worship at 8 a.m. Sundays with Holy Eucharist (no music) and 10:30 a.m. with Holy Eucharist, music and child care. Sunday School for all ages is at 9:15 a.m.

Ninth and Oak streets, P.O. Box 770722, 970-8790925, steamboatstpauls.org.

United Methodist Church of Steamboat Springs

A traditional Sunday worship service is at 9 am, and “Elevate,” a contemporary service, is at 10:45 am. Sunday School and child care are available at both.

736 Oak St., 970-879-1290, www.umcsteamboat.org

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